$50 CSN Giveaway...

Hello friends! I realize I have been slacking in the blogging department, but I have an announcement and a giveaway for you today!!!

First, I would like to announce that we had our baby boy!!! Actually, he was born in November, and we named him Bennett, meaning "little blessed one". His middle name is Jude, in case you were curious. We are really enjoying his smiles, and he gave me my first eight-hour night of sleep on Friday. Hooray!! He is keeping me busy, but I DO have plans to pick up blogging again in the near future. In fact, my friend Angela has been busy setting up her loft apartment right above her antiques store, so hopefully I will be sharing photos with you soon. (No pressure, Angela!)

Now, for the giveaway details -- I'm sure you are familiar with CSN stores by now, and they are offering a $50 gift certificate to any of their 200+ stores. Yay!!! You should check out their furniture site, where you can find adjustable bar stools, headboards, sofas, and much more. You can shop home decor, housewares, baby and kids, and just about anything else you can imagine! To enter the giveaway, just post a comment with some form of contact information, and just for fun, tell me about the best deal/bargain you've ever found. I want to know about the item, and how much you paid for it. I love a good bargain story!

Just so you know, if you happen to win, shipping is not covered by the gift certificate. I will announce the winner on February 5, 2011 -- so just be sure to enter by midnight on the fourth. Good luck!

Image: Mary Ruffle

PS I'm SO ready for Spring and flowers, how about you?!

$65 CSN Giveaway...

...in exchange for Knock-Knock Jokes!

I know, I know! I haven't done a post in ages, and I don't have a great excuse for you, since the baby has not yet arrived. I guess I have just been busy preparing for his arrival.

Hopefully, I can make it up to you with a fabulous giveaway from CSN Stores!!! You wouldn't even believe the selection they have to offer from their 200+ stores, where you can get anything from a drop leaf table, to bedding or lighting, or something for your kiddos -- and just in time for the Holidays! The winner will receive a $65 gift certificate to use on any product from any CSN site. How great is that?!

To enter, all you have to do is leave a comment on this post including your name, and your best knock-knock (or short) joke. (We must teach Kalia some new jokes -- IMMEDIATELY!) Jokeless entries will be accepted, but let's say a joke will give you an extra entry. Good luck to you all!

PS I will announce the winner on Saturday, November 20, 2010. Please leave your comment by midnight on Friday, November 19, and I am going to do a good old-fashioned 'name in the hat' drawing. I'm an honest person - I promise! Oh, and the $65 does not cover shipping.

Image: ateliegaaya.blogspot.com

Great Day for a GIVEAWAY!

Hello?? Are you still there?! I know I said I would be taking a break from blogging, but I was presented with a fabulous giveaway opportunity, and couldn't resist popping in to share it with you before the holidays.

First of all, let me introduce you to CSN's Dining Rooms Direct - a wonderful source for dinnerware, glassware, linens, dining room furniture, and even more. Now, let's discuss the prize! (Drumroll, please.) The winner of this giveaway offer will be allowed to choose any item from Dining Rooms Direct, valued at $60 or less - thanks to my new friends from CSN Stores. I browsed around for a few minutes - (okay, fine...HOURS!) - and there are many pickin' cute items to choose from!

To enter the giveaway contest, all you have to do is post a comment telling me what you would choose with the $60! I will give you some time to browse Dining Rooms Direct, so you may enter until January 1st, 2010. The winner will be posted on the blog January 2nd, so make sure that I have a way to contact you if you're the lucky gal (or guy). Sorry to my International friends - shipping is only available to the U.S. and Canada. Good luck dear friends, and have a very Merry Christmas!

~Abby

PS I will be using random.org to choose a winner. If you mention the giveaway on your own blog, and add another comment with the link, you will be entered for an extra chance to win! Also, I am not officially off my blogging break, but hope to start up again in the next few months. If you are just here for the giveaway (no shame in that), be sure to check out my original site here.