It seems like a perfect time of the year for a giveaway!!
A pink and turquoise giveaway!!
Fun Fun!
Oh and, because I am in one of those butterfly stomach crafty excitement moods...
The giveaway is stuffed with things to make things, and bits and bobs of trinketries.
Say anything in comments, and I will enter your name in a hat to win the loot.
I'll draw a name for the next post.
I was going to ask you to share embarrassing moments, but, that was too much pressure even for me to come up with ;)
I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving Day.
It was great around here, an all around lovely time with our guests, and lots to eat.
I worked crazy hard baking and cooking two days in a row, and it was so worth it. Lots of happy bellies it seems. I made a full traditional Thanksgiving meal.
The funny hit here were my giant yeast rolls, they were soooo HUGE after they baked!
A conversation piece and giggles a plenty.
I timed it so they came out of the oven just as everyone sat down, and the aroma was delicious.
(I don't have a photo after they were baked, as they got gobbled quickly, but they were double the size easily, haha!)
I will perfect the recipe and share it before Christmas, it's a fun addition it seems.
My especially favorite part of yesterday was being able to pick flowers, still...
To decorate the dinner table with...
Time for tea!
See you soooon!
Love, V
You are so luckey to be able to pick flowers still!
Posted by: Kathy | November 25, 2011 at 06:08 PM
How generous of you to host a giveaway! I'm in the mood to create, so fingers crossed that I might win some of your magical crafting supplies! Thank you!
Posted by: Sherri S. | November 25, 2011 at 06:44 PM
I know exactly what you mean about the tummy-butterflies for crafting! I have a severe case of them today and have so many sparkly ideas twirling through my head I'm getting dizzy! Happy thanksgiving Vanessa :) xx
Posted by: Marrissa | November 25, 2011 at 07:22 PM
Wow, what beautiful flowers still coming from your garden! I am glad you did not ask embarassing moments, I think I block all of mine out, so I would have nothing to share! Happy Thanksgiving! I always enjoy your art and your blog!
Posted by: Jill | November 25, 2011 at 07:39 PM
Bee U Ti Full flowers, as always. THanks for posting, it was my treat for the day:-)
Posted by: Donna Phelan | November 25, 2011 at 07:55 PM
It sounds like you had a wonderful Thanksgivng, Vanessa! I'd love a chance to win your giveaway. I got all my Christmas stuff out today to decorate and got about half way done. Hoping to get it all done by the time the weekend is over so I can just sit back and enjoy!
Posted by: Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions | November 25, 2011 at 08:27 PM
Ooh, the crafties sound delightful! How I would love to win those magical goodies...:) And those rolls looked delicious! So did the flowers :)
Crossing my fingers,
xx Jessica
A Woodland Fantasy
Posted by: Jessica | November 25, 2011 at 08:41 PM
I'm so glad you had a wonderful Thanksgiving! Thanks so much for the giveaway. Please count me in! Love the rolls and the flowers . Oh and pink and turquoise??? Wonderful!!!
adbt16 at suddenlink dot net
Hugs! deb
Posted by: deb | November 25, 2011 at 09:06 PM
Happy Thanksgiving :) Have a fantastic weekend filled with friends, family and food :)
Nathalie
Posted by: Nathalie Gagnon | November 25, 2011 at 09:10 PM
Happy Thanksgiving Vanessa! Have a lovely weekend.
Posted by: Christy | November 25, 2011 at 10:09 PM
we don't celebrate thanksgiving here in australia, so a big thank you for allowing me to share yours! also, any chance of getting the name of those beautiful flowers that were in your post Art & Life+ The Peacock Dance?! you know those stunning ones that seem to be purple on the outside, then turn pink, then orange before going yellow in the centre! i would LOVE to find some seeds for my mum for her birthday! thanks again for a wonderful blog! nicole.
Posted by: nicole boxall | November 25, 2011 at 10:33 PM
Hope your Thanksgiving was wonderful! Thank you for all of your beautiful photo-filled posts! :)
Posted by: Stacey | November 25, 2011 at 10:59 PM
oh! vanessa! i'd love to win something from you!!!
Posted by: eleni | November 25, 2011 at 11:33 PM
I just bought something and now there is a coupon?! Hmm, I guess I will just have to buy something else now! :)
Posted by: Alia | November 25, 2011 at 11:42 PM
Happy Thanksgiving Vanessa! I hope I win the little gifty! HEHE! I will share an embarrassing moment even though I don't HAVE to.
Last week I hung out with a gorgeous boy. After the hanging out, he didn't ask me out... or for my number... or anything... DISHEARTENING! So as I was walking away I thought to myself "Heck no, I ain't through with him!" And I turned around and marched right back towards him. I hadn't thought this through... I got back and had absolutely nothing to say... it was very bad. I am not sure what came out of my mouth. He asked me if I'd forgotten something and I think I said something along the lines of "Uhhhh yeah.... uhhhhh, ok, found it, bye!!!"
I am such a spaz...
Posted by: Jenn | November 26, 2011 at 12:05 AM
Hi Vanessa! What a pleasure to read your words and to see you pics. I escape from routines of my city. I'm from Rome. love you.
Posted by: Rita | November 26, 2011 at 12:42 AM
pink and turquoise are favourite colours of mine, they are so magical together. Thank you for a generous giveaway, I am so curious as to what is in the wee bag! Curiouser and curiouser....
Posted by: Tallulah Maggs | November 26, 2011 at 02:19 AM
I am in love with your garden such precious life, and always in awe from your amazing pictures! Totally just ordered a set of Christmas postcards!!! I am super excited and can't wait till I can show them off!!!
Posted by: Naomi | November 26, 2011 at 03:23 AM
wwooo this is my first ever post! I just could not resist! I love your world Miss V!! Pink and turquoise are my all time favourite colours :) X
Posted by: Laura Jones | November 26, 2011 at 04:18 AM
Picking flowers this time of year! You lucky girl. And lots of luck with your sale. I would like to participate for the give-away :)) Thanx. hugzz...peebee
Posted by: patty biermans | November 26, 2011 at 04:43 AM
Fingers crossed, as I would love to win any giveaway from you!!! Hoping you share your recipe for the rolls very soon. I make your Challah bread recipe quite often. Bye now -ingers crossed!
Posted by: Melanie | November 26, 2011 at 05:17 AM
That would be "fingers" crossed!
Posted by: Melanie | November 26, 2011 at 05:18 AM
You are so very talented. I have been obsessing over getting a great camera and trying photography for a long time. Broke down and bought one yesterday. :) I cant wait. Glad you had a nice Thanksgiving. Thanks for being an inspiration! :)
Posted by: carrie | November 26, 2011 at 06:45 AM
What lovely flowers and what a great giveaway! Good luck to everyone :)
Posted by: Hannah | November 26, 2011 at 06:54 AM
Yay Vanessa, love your little loot bag, tee hee ;) And a sale...oh my! I think pink and turquoise together is my favorite color combo.
Happy belated Thanksgiving Ms. V,
Jamie :)
Posted by: A Forest Frolic | November 26, 2011 at 07:12 AM
I love your blog! You always have the prettiest pictures!
Posted by: Amy B | November 26, 2011 at 07:18 AM
I just discovered your blog today - it's so lovely! Thanks for hosting a give-away, too.
Posted by: Mary N. | November 26, 2011 at 07:59 AM
I haven't posted on your blog before but I have been a fan for years! You have inspired me to retrieve my vintage wreath with lots of pink & turquoise bulbs. Thank you for including me in your give-away drawing.
Posted by: Laura Locke | November 26, 2011 at 09:47 AM
Yes, flowers do make anyday special. Love the giant rolls. Also would love to win a pink and turquoise goodie from you.
Posted by: Marilyn | November 26, 2011 at 09:51 AM
So glad to hear you had a wonderful Thanksgiving day. Hope the rest of your holiday weekend is grand.
Always, Queenie
Posted by: Queenie Believe | November 26, 2011 at 11:34 AM
Loving pink and turquoise right now as well! And am always- always- loving rolls; can't wait for the recipe! Your photos are always so magical. I love getting lost in your world- thanks!
Posted by: Chelsy | November 26, 2011 at 11:45 AM
Pink and Turquoise sale sounds so much more fun than Black Friday sales! =) I'm glad you had a wonderful Thanksgiving - we did, too. Lots of good food and belly laughing (my favorite kind!). Your flowers are lovely - alas, mine have all died away here in Virginia and the blazing trees have lost their leaves (in fact, hubby is out there raking them up right now).
Oh, and bits and bobs of trinketries are some of my favorite things, too! =) Have a great weekend!
Posted by: Donna | November 26, 2011 at 12:02 PM
Oooh... I will have to partake of the beauty in your store then, because I love pink and turquoise. :)
Posted by: Betsy Bailey | November 26, 2011 at 12:47 PM
Salagadoola mechicka boola bibbidi bobbidi boo
Put 'em together and what have you got
bibbidi bobbidi boo
Enter me for the bibbidi bobbidi's!
Posted by: Jill James | November 26, 2011 at 12:55 PM
Oh my...a wonderful sale.I would love to enter your fabulous givaway. There is so much happiness in your giveaways. Just by taking a sneek peak makes me smile. Can I cross my toes too?
Glad you had a fabulous Thanksgiving. Your photos are all so grand.
Posted by: Miss Linda | November 26, 2011 at 01:24 PM
Glad you had a happy Thanksgiving, Miss V. Love the pink & turquoise - and giant dinner rolls -- yum! Happy pink & turquoise sales day to you!
Posted by: Terri | November 26, 2011 at 02:13 PM
Hi Vanessa,
I have been away this week and have been ITCHING to create! So I know exactly what you mean. Please enter me in the drawing for your secret bag full of goodies.
Hugs,
Sylvia
Posted by: Sylvia Smiser | November 26, 2011 at 02:50 PM
ooh magical! Those words to a woman " a sale" ..... I'm off to have a peek right now :-D
Posted by: Michelle | November 26, 2011 at 03:23 PM
So the creative muse is with me at the moment, and a little extra bundle of goodies to play with sounds wonderful...I will share an embarrassing moment with you just because. It was only Friday night actually, while leaving a friends house on dusk, that I smacked straight into their flywire door. Nup, did not see it! My head bounced straight off that thing, giggle...(I promise I only had a couple of glasses of bubbles...)
Posted by: Tina | November 26, 2011 at 03:49 PM
Those flowers are so gorgeous! Lucky you!
I really dig that vase too.
Glad your holiday was a happy one.
I hope your tooshie and tongue have healed after your fall from the hammock!
Posted by: m | November 26, 2011 at 05:05 PM
Sale! good timing, Im off to buy some christmas cards. And feeling like Im really missing out on being in a country that doesnt celebrate thanksgiving, it sounds like so much fun and eating! woop, my favorite!
much love
xxx
sheree
Posted by: Raven Moon Magic | November 26, 2011 at 07:08 PM
I made biscuits this week too which were also gobbled up right quick! I had some left over "self-rising" flour (I got for another recipe) and thought to try the biscuit recipe on the back of the package- they turned out quite yummy! Can't wait to see your recipe.
Always a pleasure to lay eyes on your creations & to read your blog.
Thanks to you this Thanksgiving season!
Posted by: Karen | November 26, 2011 at 07:11 PM
What beautiful flowers for the end of November! I'm happy you had a good Thanksgiving. Even though my Canadian Thanksgiving is in October I found myself cooking a turkey on the American Thanksgiving. We were having a major storm with huge winds and I live in a rain forest area where we can lose power easily with all the trees. What do you do with a half-cooked turkey if the power goes out in your area for a day or so? Yikes! Thanksgiving and gratitude is when the power stays on while I cook my turkey!
Posted by: Ruby Slippers | November 26, 2011 at 07:22 PM
This weekend and most of next week is spent moving. Just me, myself and I to move using a small truck. So Thanksgiving was spent packing and moving and thankful that I have a charming apartment with some planter boxes out front! So will plant some flowers and herbs this coming week (don't we love living in Southern Arizona!)
Posted by: TinaR | November 26, 2011 at 08:37 PM
Your pictures either make me want to grow flowers, or make me hungry!
Posted by: Laura | November 26, 2011 at 09:24 PM
Your blog is one thing I'm thankful for this year! It always makes me feel better about life.
Posted by: karenleigh | November 26, 2011 at 09:48 PM
Beautiful flowers--and a giveaway! Thanks! Have a lovely Thanksgiving weekend.
Posted by: RD | November 26, 2011 at 10:26 PM
Super - I'm in. P&T - I like it. Merci V.
Rocks and stones, seashells and bones.
Stars sight in candle light,
I wish I may I wish I might,
Have my wishes come true tonight.
Posted by: GG Pinkster | November 27, 2011 at 12:10 AM
What fun to be included in your giveaway!
And yes, you are soooooo lucky to get to be picking flowers!!! I do love the snow, but I miss my old gardens so : )
Can't wait to see your giant rolls recipe!
~Kim
Bonne Nuit Designs art dolls, puppets and miniature worlds
Posted by: Kim @ Bonne Nuit Designs | November 27, 2011 at 06:12 AM
I hope you had a Great Thanksgiving. Mine was good and my friday was even better. I have a cool annoucement to make on my blog next week all about that.
Posted by: Shell | November 27, 2011 at 08:39 AM