ELIZABETH With a majority vote of 43% I am thrilled to announce that Elizabeth’s gorgeous ode to her hopes and dreams for her new babys bedroom is the winner of the first BrocanteHomePuttery Treats Challenge… Oooooooodles of Brocante loveliness will be wrapped and despatched as soon as is humanely possible, and in the meantime don’t you think it would be utterly scrumptious if said winner got herself a blog and regaled us all with her truly lovely writing on a regular basis?
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That was nice of you to have that contest. They were all good entries, don't you agree? Say, where do you find your books for the Brocante Bookshelf? They always ALL look so interesting! God bless. Terri
Elizabeth Congratulations, your blog was wonderful. Your words created some fabulous pictures in my head. Alison also thank you for shortlisting me, such a nice welcome home. Best Wishes all, Victoria
Yes, Elisabeth, you knocked it out of the ballpark! I'll admit it, you got my vote. I'm glad to hear we'll be challenged again soon. I put a basket of logs next to my PROPANE fireplace yesterday. Such a great idea I never would have done on my own. And we've been doing our Festive Scrub around here. Surprise, surprise, it's working!!
I want to play next time! But seriously, let me know if that would be weird for your regular readers 🙂 I made hot chocolate with cocoa and vanilla and cinnamon tonight and thought of you!
Yes, Elizabeth needs a blog! Hearty congratulations to her!! Thanks again, Alison, for the fun. Hope that things are looking up for you and that your little one is well on the mend.
Congratulations Elizabeth! Well done. Best wishes for a healthy pregnancy. I also hope you will start a blog. Besides, how else will we see the goodies that Alison is sending you! Alison – thanks for a great contest!
Those ladies in the photo are so sweet looking *} …Can't wait to see if Elizabeth decides to blog. Alison, thank you for putting on the challenge! It was delightful to read all the stories. Blessings… Polly
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Well done Elizabeth.
Well done Elizabeth! Sending you every best wish for you and your new baby – enjoy!
That was nice of you to have that contest. They were all good entries, don't you agree?
Say, where do you find your books for the Brocante Bookshelf? They always ALL look so interesting!
God bless.
Terri
That was my thought exactly when I read her entry. This woman doesn't have a blog? Why? She's good! Congrats Elizabeth and I hope it spurs you on!
Congratulations Elizabeth – I agree she MUST do a blog – she's such an eloquent writer.
Wishing you all the very best of health and happiness these winter days.
Looking forward to January ladies!
Elizabeth Congratulations, your blog was wonderful. Your words created some fabulous pictures in my head.
Alison also thank you for shortlisting me, such a nice welcome home.
Best Wishes all,
Victoria
Yes, Elisabeth, you knocked it out of the ballpark! I'll admit it, you got my vote.
I'm glad to hear we'll be challenged again soon. I put a basket of logs next to my PROPANE fireplace yesterday. Such a great idea I never would have done on my own.
And we've been doing our Festive Scrub around here. Surprise, surprise, it's working!!
I want to play next time! But seriously, let me know if that would be weird for your regular readers 🙂
I made hot chocolate with cocoa and vanilla and cinnamon tonight and thought of you!
Yes, Elizabeth needs a blog! Hearty congratulations to her!!
Thanks again, Alison, for the fun. Hope that things are looking up for you and that your little one is well on the mend.
Congratulations Elizabeth! Well done. Best wishes for a healthy pregnancy. I also hope you will start a blog. Besides, how else will we see the goodies that Alison is sending you!
Alison – thanks for a great contest!
Those ladies in the photo are so sweet looking *} …Can't wait to see if Elizabeth decides to blog. Alison, thank you for putting on the challenge! It was delightful to read all the stories. Blessings… Polly
I voted for you Elizabeth!
It was lovely!
Congratulations, and good luck with the new family member on the way.
OohLaLaura