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01 January 2009

Happy 2009!! My first ever GIVEAWAY!!

I really wanted my first post of 2009 to be a happy first post, so I am having my first giveaway ever!!! I wanted to make something very special for my awesome blogging friends, so I used some of my favorite vintage fabrics to make this darling tote bag! Especially made for one of you, as a thank you for making my blogging experience so rewarding! Simply leave me a comment on this post, and I will do a random pick and announce the winner Friday, January 9th in the morning. If you so kindly mention this giveaway on your blog, I will enter your name twice!! Just let me know (if possible through a second comment), just to make sure I don't miss it! HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

(this giveaway is now closed! Thank you to all who participated!)





















































Posted by Maison Douce at 12:41 AM

103 comments:

  1. Victoria - Florence and MaryJanuary 1, 2009 at 2:58 AM

    What a lovely tote and fabulous way to start 2009.

    Happy New Year!

    Victoria x

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  2. fitty's pinky rose cottageJanuary 1, 2009 at 6:00 AM

    that is pretty tote you made.. and I would love to win! hehehe and I also posted your giveaway at my page.. do visit me again! Happy new year!

    fitty

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  3. LADY JANEJanuary 1, 2009 at 6:03 AM

    Hmmmmm.....it is very hard to cross ones fingers and type...lol...hoping I will be lucky to win your tote as it is so me...but I will share your fabulous giveaway at my blog! Again...cheers to you and the New Year!

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  4. Marilyn in NMJanuary 1, 2009 at 6:33 AM

    I love the tote AND your blog! What a great giveaway. I'm so glad I'll be included in a chance to win one of your creations!
    Marilyn in NM

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  5. Decor To AdoreJanuary 1, 2009 at 7:13 AM

    This is beautiful. I love the lace detail.
    I am having a giveaway begining tomorrow and will post yours as well.

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  6. Mary EllenJanuary 1, 2009 at 7:18 AM

    What a wonderful way to start off 2009......I mentioned the give-away on my blog - so now I get two entries.........yippeeee! I love the material and I love totes........so keeping my fingers crossed. Thank you for starting the new year out with this great give-away.

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  7. AnonymousJanuary 1, 2009 at 8:19 AM

    What a cute tote! And what a sweet idea to giveaway this! Please sign me up!!

    Happy new year!

    blessings
    mary

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  8. SalmagundiJanuary 1, 2009 at 8:21 AM

    I would love to win this beautiful tote made from those gorgeous fabrics. Happy New Year to you. Sally

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  9. AnonymousJanuary 1, 2009 at 8:45 AM

    Oh My that is gorgeous! I would love to be entered into your drawing. xoxo

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  10. MonicaJanuary 1, 2009 at 9:57 AM

    Ohhhh! I'm going to faint! B-e-a-u-t-i-f-u-l!!!!!!!!!!!
    Happy happy New Year, Isabel! I'm happy you liked my post and pictures- hope to add some more of my travels soon!
    I loved to see yours, too!
    Monica x.

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  11. BettyJanuary 1, 2009 at 11:06 AM

    What a pretty tote bag!!

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  12. AnonymousJanuary 1, 2009 at 11:27 AM

    What a lovely tote! I would love to win it. This is my first time on your blog. Quite nice!
    Sally sjhackney@yahoo.com

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  13. melanieJanuary 1, 2009 at 12:12 PM

    love your blog,always, and your creations are always so wonderful! thanks for inspiring me!
    melanie

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  14. Peggy ParkerJanuary 1, 2009 at 12:15 PM

    Just found your blog yesterday, and love it - love that bag, too! I could be the envy of all my girlfriends! Peggy

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  15. Lola EnchantedJanuary 1, 2009 at 12:49 PM

    What a wonderful way to kick off the new year!!!! This is one fabulous give~away!!!!!!!


    Happy New Year!

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  16. AnonymousJanuary 1, 2009 at 1:17 PM

    Your tote is beautiful. Looking forward to your posts throughout the new year!
    Lorri

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  17. AnonymousJanuary 1, 2009 at 1:19 PM

    Lets try that again! Did not mean to leave a post without my URL. Sorry!
    Lorri

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  18. tamiJanuary 1, 2009 at 2:25 PM

    I love the tote,its so pretty!

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  19. AnonymousJanuary 1, 2009 at 3:52 PM

    Love your blog...love the tote. Happy 2009 to you!

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  20. KathyJanuary 1, 2009 at 4:13 PM

    What a beautiful tote! Your things are so pretty.I'd love to be in on the give a way.Have a wonderful New Year. Kathy

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  21. SandyJanuary 1, 2009 at 5:04 PM

    Thank you for your recent visit and sweet comment. I'd love to enter, the tote is beautiful! I hope you have a very blessed New Year!

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  22. The Feathered NestJanuary 1, 2009 at 7:20 PM

    What a beautiful tote bag!!! I would love to enter your giveaway ~ Wishing you a very Happy New Year!! xxoo, Dawn

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  23. Cottage LifestyleJanuary 1, 2009 at 8:24 PM

    Your blog is beautiful...love your header picture. The tote is lovely. I have put your giveway on my sidebar.

    Happy New Year,

    Renee

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  24. ClaireanneJanuary 1, 2009 at 10:47 PM

    First visit to your blog, I'll be back to read more...and your tote is just lovely.

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  25. cherished*vintageJanuary 2, 2009 at 12:55 AM

    Happy New Year Isabel! What a pretty tote - aaah the roses! I'd love the chance to win... Just have to say I love reading your blog, you have inspired me with so many sewing ideas.
    -Karoline

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  26. AnonymousJanuary 2, 2009 at 5:21 AM

    BEAUTIFUL tote and fun giveaway. Please sign me up!

    thanks for the inspiration.

    Angie

    p.s. I recently had that book "creating the french look" from my library. Isn't it yummy! Wax, I never tried that or even heard of it!

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  27. AnonymousJanuary 2, 2009 at 5:33 AM

    I left a link on my blog to be entered twice. Fingers crossed!

    thanks!

    Angie

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  28. TimiJanuary 2, 2009 at 9:38 AM

    Sign me up, sign me up!
    What a great fun way to start out the new year!
    Happy New Year
    Timi

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  29. Heidi AnnJanuary 2, 2009 at 10:43 AM

    Ooooh- That is one of the nicest giveaway prizes EVER! Enter me, please, please!

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  30. Pinkie DeniseJanuary 2, 2009 at 10:54 AM

    Oh, what a pretty tote bag! How fun..Hope you have a wonderful New Year Pinkie

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  31. CelesteJanuary 2, 2009 at 4:29 PM

    I would love to win!

    contact me at:
    celeste@mail4me.com

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  32. mindyJanuary 2, 2009 at 5:54 PM

    sensational thanks for the contest minsthins(at)optonline(dot)net

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  33. Renee GJanuary 2, 2009 at 6:08 PM

    This is lovely.

    rsgrandinetti@yahoo.com

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  34. diesel51January 2, 2009 at 7:16 PM

    The colors of this tote is beautiful. I love the material. Please consider me for this prize. Have a wonderful and healthy 2009.

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  35. tattwoJanuary 2, 2009 at 8:20 PM

    The vintage fabric is just so beautiful. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  36. My Grandkids ROCKJanuary 2, 2009 at 8:32 PM

    Isabel, I like to collect a lot of things. But my most favorite thing to collect is friends. I am glad to have you as a friend. Pam

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  37. ShabbyInTheCityJanuary 2, 2009 at 9:58 PM

    Happy 2009!
    Well I could just see me skipping around town with this cute tote on my shoulder! I'd be the envy of all my friends ;)

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  38. CherylJanuary 3, 2009 at 3:48 AM

    Beautiful Tote! I am posting your give away on my blog. Have a Wonderful New Year!

    Peace and Blessings
    Cheryl..Snatch JOY!

    p.s. I am also having a Give Away!

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  39. Ldy ~~ DyJanuary 3, 2009 at 3:59 AM

    Thanks for stopping by my blog and for your kind words. That tote is just too cute for words!!!

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  40. CherylJanuary 3, 2009 at 6:53 AM

    Whew finally figured out how to link back to your blog I have posted it on my page! Now crossing fingers and everything right down to my locs lol

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  41. ♥Mimi♥January 3, 2009 at 7:55 AM

    It's nice to see someone from the cold north blogging. I thought all the ladies were either from California or the South. I'm over here in Michigan. 0 degrees this morning. I'm VERY new to blogging but have been reading for about 2 years.

    The bag is just GORGEOUS! It reminds me of my favorite colors and of my grandmother's house. I'll be back, you have such a lovely blog.

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  42. ♥Mimi♥January 3, 2009 at 8:14 AM

    Just linked your beautiful bag giveaway to my blog, Our Family Attic. I'd love to wish everyone good luck, but I can't. I wanna win, hehehe.

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  43. Carole BurantJanuary 3, 2009 at 8:21 AM

    Happy New Year Isabel:-) I'm here via Mary Ellen's blog (It's Me I Think) where she announced your giveaway. Omigosh, what a darling tote bag you made and that vintage material is sooo beautiful. Please add my name to your drawing:-) Thank you for your generosity!! xox

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  44. blessingsJanuary 3, 2009 at 8:42 AM

    How beautiful! I love all the fabrics you used!! Blessings... Polly

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  45. UnknownJanuary 3, 2009 at 11:52 AM

    I would love to win that beautiful tote. Please emter me in your giveaway!! I've posted on my blog also.
    Judy

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  46. AnyaJanuary 3, 2009 at 12:12 PM

    How cute. THanks for the chance to win.

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  47. JennyJanuary 3, 2009 at 4:46 PM

    What a great giveaway! Please enter me in! Happy New Year!

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  48. Just JunqueJanuary 3, 2009 at 7:31 PM

    What a wonderfully generous thing to do and a very HAPPY way to start the new year!! What a sweetheart you are.

    Please enter me for the contest and I am mentioning the give away on my new blog! =) I hope I win -- Not only do I LOVE the bag -- But really need a new bag!!

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  49. Nana*2*4January 3, 2009 at 11:41 PM

    Please enter me to win your Beautiful Tote!!

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  50. countrycharismaJanuary 4, 2009 at 6:03 AM

    Happy New Year Isabell. I have so enjoyed your blog. Hope you have a wonderful 2009. Love your tote and would be thrilled to carry it. Please include me in your drawing. Blessings, carrell

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  51. zsJanuary 4, 2009 at 6:46 AM

    It's my first visit to your blog...

    Your tote is so pretty...please enter me in your drawing...

    Happy New Year....

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  52. Peggy ParkerJanuary 4, 2009 at 7:26 AM

    Isabel, thank you for your compliment on the kitchen island I refinished for a client! I fell in love with that color combination - love playing with different ones! Hmmm, let's think of a way to fly me out there and I'll teach you how to do this.....:) Peggy

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  53. AnonymousJanuary 4, 2009 at 10:28 AM

    I just love totes and handbags that look like they're made of vintage, girly fabrics.
    traymona[at]aol.com

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  54. Deborah aka Miss BeeJanuary 4, 2009 at 3:38 PM

    The tote is so pretty!

    Happy 2009!
    Deborah

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  55. KarinJanuary 4, 2009 at 7:21 PM

    Beautiful tote!

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  56. Maryjane-The Beehive CottageJanuary 4, 2009 at 10:03 PM

    What a sweet and delightful blog you have! Looking forward to visiting often! Please add me to your first ever giveaway! What a dArLiNg tote!

    Hugs,
    Maryjane

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  57. AnonymousJanuary 5, 2009 at 3:32 AM

    What a beautiful vintage bag. Love it and your blog!

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  58. Recycled RitaJanuary 5, 2009 at 6:29 AM

    This is darling! I would love to win it! karen....

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  59. Sweet Cottage DreamsJanuary 5, 2009 at 8:21 AM

    Adorable! Happy New Year, Isabel! What a sweet treat you are offering! I love it!!!!! Please enter my name and I will do a mention of your giveaway on my blog. So glad I didn't miss the chance to enter.

    Have a lovey new week!

    xo
    Becky

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  60. Station 521January 5, 2009 at 3:26 PM

    Great Tote! Love your blog and make it up to Monticello as often as possible! Please enter me.
    Debbie
    station521@excite.com

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  61. Christa from Chloe RoseJanuary 5, 2009 at 4:01 PM

    I would love to win this beautiful tote! I'm updating my blog tonight and will post a link to your giveaway......http://chloerosedesigns.blogspot.com

    Christa
    Chloe Rose

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  62. AnonymousJanuary 5, 2009 at 5:00 PM

    Oh, I hope I win your beautiful tote, I need a new one so badly!

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  63. KimberlyJanuary 5, 2009 at 7:05 PM

    How lovely!! Simply delightful!

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  64. Kindred RosesJanuary 5, 2009 at 7:41 PM

    Hi Isabel, have I ever told you I love everything floral??? Sooo, this tote bag would fit right in with my wonderful sense of style...ha ha. I am going right now to take some photos of my estate sale finds to post on my blog and will definately post a comment about your giveaway. This also gives me thoughts to do a giveway for my lovely soap and lotion....Good Idea. Thanks a bunch. Julie

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  65. KatieJanuary 6, 2009 at 12:10 AM

    Very cute tote!

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  66. AnonymousJanuary 6, 2009 at 5:33 AM

    très joli sac! Happy New Year!

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  67. the wild raspberryJanuary 6, 2009 at 6:01 AM

    I love your bag...very sweet! I'm on my way back to my blog to tell everyone. We are doing our very first giveaway this week as well and it ends Friday. Come check it out! So nice to meet you.
    Warmly
    Chasity

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  68. BellaJanuary 6, 2009 at 10:04 AM

    Cute tote. I found your blog through your other one. What an amazing woman.

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  69. CherylJanuary 6, 2009 at 1:23 PM

    I posted your tag on my blog to be entered twice. Thanks again for having this give away!

    Peace and Blessings
    Cheryl..Snatch JOY!

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  70. BettyJanuary 6, 2009 at 1:45 PM

    I came over from Mary Ellen's blog...now I have another blog to catch up with! This is too much fun and I love your creations!

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  71. SweetinaJanuary 6, 2009 at 6:13 PM

    amy Stars you have such a devine blog!!! So glad I found you!
    Your estate sale and sellwood finds are wonderful and varied!
    I do especially love the hamper and blue doll dresser/drawer!
    The Liberty fabrics are gorgeous! I never knew they had so many sweet pastel shades. My bridesmades back in the 80's wore dresses created with Liberty.
    These are stunning!
    Yes I would love to enter your givaway...what a fun way to start the year!
    Tinaxx

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  72. Vintage Linen TreasuresJanuary 6, 2009 at 6:30 PM

    Hi again! Oh yes, please add my name to your give away. It would be so wonderful to win this beauty!
    Patricia :o)

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  73. LeslieJanuary 6, 2009 at 9:28 PM

    Very lovely tote bag. Thank you for the give-a-way and Happy New Year.

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  74. AnonymousJanuary 6, 2009 at 9:59 PM

    Hi Isabel , Whew! Made it - I thought that I was too late. I'm going to add it to my blog tomorrow. kniconThanks for entering me , Sue

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  75. CathyJanuary 6, 2009 at 10:00 PM

    What an absolutely gorgeous tote! I love your choice of fabrics and would love to be entered into your giveaway. I've also mentioned it on my Blog Events Dex blog. Thanks!

    Cathy :)

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  76. Rose Garden RomanticJanuary 7, 2009 at 7:28 AM

    Oh, I hope I am not too late to enter this contest! I would love to win the tote- it's beautiful!!!
    Michelle

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  77. Jillian's Bella Rosa AntiquesJanuary 7, 2009 at 10:08 AM

    Love the pink fabric...great job!

    Happy 2009!

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  78. LoralynnJanuary 7, 2009 at 11:20 AM

    What a beautiful tote! Please enter me!

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  79. LoralynnJanuary 7, 2009 at 11:26 AM

    I have posted about your giveaway on my blog!

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  80. BarbJanuary 7, 2009 at 1:39 PM

    Pick me (hand in the air...oo oo ..pick me). It is a beautiful tote. fiveson4barb@hotmail.com

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  81. Candie LJanuary 7, 2009 at 4:00 PM

    That is too cute. Would make a great gift for my sister.

    candieluster(at)gmail(dot)com

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  82. SandyQuiltsJanuary 7, 2009 at 4:41 PM

    Beautiful. The fabrics remind me of my grandmothers ... 2 special ladies. I promise to treasure and take good care of it. Now I'm off to checkout your blog and add you to my google.com/reader Thanks.

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  83. RochelleJanuary 7, 2009 at 4:44 PM

    I love visiting your blog......such sweetness in your home! Would love to have that gorgeous tote too! :)
    Happy New Year
    Rochelle

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  84. ~Becca~Bluebird RoseJanuary 7, 2009 at 5:13 PM

    Beautiful!!
    I'd love a chance to win ~ thanks so much!
    :)
    ~Becca~

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  85. Carolyn GJanuary 7, 2009 at 5:17 PM

    Thank you for the giveaway. The bag is so gorgeous.

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  86. JeanJanuary 7, 2009 at 6:05 PM

    Please enter me . I love the tote. My email is JCEBASKETS@cox.net
    Have a great evening
    Jean in Virginia

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  87. trash talkJanuary 7, 2009 at 7:18 PM

    You have such beautiful things and such a lovely giveaway that I almost missed. I've added a link quickly. Congratulations! Here's to 500 more. Debbie

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  88. Journal SwagJanuary 7, 2009 at 7:42 PM

    This will give us all something to look forward to reading on Friday, no matter who wins!

    Hugs,

    Sheila

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  89. DaiseyBJanuary 7, 2009 at 10:13 PM

    You did such a pretty job on this tote bag and I would so like to win it. I will definately put the link to your giveaway on my blog.

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  90. AnonymousJanuary 7, 2009 at 11:30 PM

    Beautiful.

    Simply beautiful.

    And...sooooo timely!

    My birthday just happens to be on Jannuary 22, so if you hurry and pick me (insert huge smile here), there will be just enough time for it to make it to my doorstep in time!

    I should tell you I'm turning 52 this year and that being the case can use all the cheering up I can get!

    Thanks for offering such a lovely and generous gift for one of us lucky ladies to enjoy.

    Kindest Regards,

    Cindy

    (Yes, the "Cindy" from Lisa's blog a few months back when we all met at Monti's! :::waves hi to Lisa:::)

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  91. Kathleen GraceJanuary 8, 2009 at 5:06 AM

    I found you throughBecky at Sweet COttage dreams. You have a beautiful blog and this is a beautiful give-away! Happy New year, I can't wait to explore your bloog more!

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  92. LoriJanuary 8, 2009 at 5:46 AM

    i just found your blog via the wild raspberry blog...i LOVE it here:) everything is just gorgeous...including this sweet bag...please enter my name in your giveaway and i will do my part by crossing my fingers and toes:)

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  93. Pam @ FripperyJanuary 8, 2009 at 6:44 AM

    Sooo pretty. I hope I win! I have a give away as well. Come over and enter! Pam

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  94. MindyJanuary 8, 2009 at 8:22 AM

    I love this! And your blog could keep me at my computer for hours, just catching. I just came over from Pam at Frippery. I, too, am having a giveaway. Come see! Let me know when I win and I'll send you my address. *wink* ~Mindy

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  95. AnonymousJanuary 8, 2009 at 8:58 AM

    What a treasure.It's lovely...Ann

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  96. Little CottageJanuary 8, 2009 at 10:55 AM

    HAPPY NEW YEAR, ISABEL!
    OK, I'll give in to the temptation!!!!
    "Let it be me"......
    Sylvi

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  97. Antiques and More BlogJanuary 8, 2009 at 1:31 PM

    Hi Isabella! I found you on Deb's blog..Talking Trash and would like to enter the giveaway. What a lovely bag! I'm adding your giveaway to my blog on the sidebar.
    God Bless!
    Lisa

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  98. SheilaJanuary 8, 2009 at 1:55 PM

    What a lovely tote. I would love to be it's proud, new owner.

    Happy New Year!

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  99. Pam @ FripperyJanuary 8, 2009 at 2:19 PM

    I am leaving a second comment as you requested. Still loving that tote! Happy New Year! Pam

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  100. LisaJanuary 8, 2009 at 5:50 PM

    I believe this is the prettiest tote I've ever seen...I hope I win it!
    :)Lisa

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  101. delighted heartJanuary 8, 2009 at 9:17 PM

    Beautiful tote! Please enter me...I'd love to win it! Wishing you many blessings in 2009!
    Patti

    *found you through Frippery.

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  102. DebraJanuary 8, 2009 at 10:04 PM

    Wnata beautiful tote!
    Great giveaway!

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  103. Sugarplum CottageJanuary 9, 2009 at 6:52 AM

    Oh I hope I'm not too late. First time I've ever visited your blog, love it. I collect vintage clothing and jewelrey, everything is wonderful. Hugs Rosemarie

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