Wow. Here it is. The week I have been anticipating: the week my dream-come-true-wish-out-loud-work on tirelessly-book comes out. I am as excited and as awe-struck as you might imagine. And it all started here with this blog. Please indulge me for a sec ...
It is here where I shared my very first les petits tiroirs {on December 10, 2009}
where I shared my very first clothespin doll {in an October post of that same year}
where I shared the very first time I was published {in a post from April, 2009}
I am so very happy for starting a blog, for connecting with so many, and for reconnecting with myself. Please know that I appreciate every kind and enthusiastic comment.
Okay, well, as the top image shows, I am giving away a signed copy of my book. To enter, please leave a comment on this very blog post. For an additional entry, simply share about the giveaway in some way (blog post, Facebook post, Twitter tweet, email to friends, telling neighbors) and leave a comment for each giveaway shout-out. This giveaway is open to everyone, everywhere. One winner will be selected using Random.org on Tuesday, February 26, 2013.
Until then, I thank you and wish you a very happy Valentine's Day!
xo
elyse
Hi Elyse! I would love to win a copy of your book. I've been reading your blog forever. Congrats on being published. How exciting! :)
ReplyDeleteTake a big breath and smile...the real fun is about to start! Amazon says my copy will be here next week and I can't wait!! Enjoy this time dear Eylse. Enjoy your trip. Enjoy this life you've created!
ReplyDeleteCheers to you~
xoxo
Joyce
Oh you know I can't say Congrats often enough. Your creations always make me smile. Have the most fabulous trip ever! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThat is so exciting! Your book looks beautiful :)
ReplyDeleteOh how I would love a SIGNED copy!! You deserve every bit of this happiness ~ congrats. Count me in. ♥
ReplyDeleteOh how I would love a SIGNED copy!! You deserve every bit of this happiness ~ congrats. Count me in. ♥
ReplyDeleteOh Elyse I know how very excited you must be for you new book!! I would love a copy - signed by you would be icing on the cake!
ReplyDeleteSo proud of you dear friend!
bee blessed
mary
So happy for you.
ReplyDeleteErin
eparker@arkwest.com
I shared your sweet giveaway on facebook!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your new book. It looks delightful and I'd love to win a copy! Yay!
ReplyDeleteHi Elyse! First off, congrats on your awesome accomplishment, you deserve a sec and then some! I have shared this on facebook hoping my number is lucky!
ReplyDeleteYou can crow and I can tweet! Done! LOL! Thanks for the chance to win your book, I know it will be awesome!
ReplyDeleteOh, and did I tell you I pinned it, too! That's right, I did! I think you're my soul sister, I love what you do, it's what I like to do, too!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! I am sure you are beside yourself.
ReplyDeleteWoo Hoo!
M :)
Congrats!! I would love to win this.
ReplyDeleteCongratualtions! How exciting to be published:>) I can't wait to see it.
ReplyDeleteI shared your giveaway on facebook Elyse. Have FUN on your trip!!
ReplyDeleteBlessings~
I left another comment before the facebook one, but I have no clue where it is. CONGRATULATIONS Elyse!! So over the moon happy for you. Have a wonderful trip!!
ReplyDeleteBlessings~
I would love to have a copy of your book! I have enjoyed your blog for awhile now, and am so happy for you!
ReplyDeleteElyse - I just found you today through Claudia. Love your blog. Congratulations on your book and please include me in the draw. I wish you such success. J
ReplyDeleteHappy happy dance...a signed copy would make my heart sing and would love to add your lovely book to my collection! xoxoxo
ReplyDeleteFb shared it right now. xoxo
ReplyDeletewoo hoo! i so want a signed copy!! congrats again my sweet friend...can't wait to read it!
ReplyDeleteXO
gonna FB it now! will also blog about it on 2/14 :)
ReplyDeleteFabulous! Congrats! Already added to my Amazon wish list.
ReplyDeleteOh girl, I am proud to have some of your creations:) Have a blessed week dear friend! I can't wait to see your beautiful book! HUGS!
ReplyDeleteI really want your book. Winning it would make it even more special. COngratulations.
ReplyDeleteYour hard work has been blessed in such a wonderful way. Enjoy this moment...and thanks for sharing it with your blog family!!! It would be SEW wonderful to win a copy!!! XXX
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely book - congratulations! I hope I win but I hope everyone else wins too! Thanks for such a generous offer.
ReplyDeleteMary
Oh wow! How exciting for you and us! I would love your book. Congrats! Kit
ReplyDeletebooks looks beautiful. congrats and thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteI would love to win a copy!
ReplyDeleteOOOh how exciting for you and us too. Would love a copy of your signed book :)
ReplyDeleteWould love to win a copy. Linda gerig
ReplyDeleteI just shared your giveaway on Facebook. I'd love to have a copy of your fabulous book signed by the talented author!
ReplyDeletexo
jeanne
Elyse, I cannot tell you how happy I am for you! It is certainly a dream come true. I would love to win a copy of your lovely new book! Twyla
ReplyDeleteAwwwww......you DID IT! You are so living the dream that you shared with us initially here on your blog and we are so proud of our blogging friend! Big cheers! Hip, Hip, Hoooray!
ReplyDeleteHonored to be part of the giveaway. I am loving the little Sweet Cottage Dreams birdhouse that you gave to me years ago.
You are just the sweetest, EVER!
xxoo
Becky
Congratulations on your book!!
ReplyDeleteThis is really awesome, Elyse! Congrats! You have such interesting ideas that many will enjoy. :)
ReplyDeleteCongrats on such a special milestone in your blogging and craft journey. I hope your journey continues without too many 'potholes' along the way :) Happy crafting, Jenny
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your beautiful book! It looks good and very interesting. Happy to participate your Giveaway :)
ReplyDeleteWowww...i love to win your book !! and signed!!....yes !!...please count me in...love Ria...xxx...
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful - well done YOU! You know what they say about from little seeds big oaks grow .... It looks a beautiful book. Minerva ~
ReplyDeleteI's be tickled pink to win your book!
ReplyDeletecongratulations! I would truly enjoy a copy and having it signed would be the icing on the cake.
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful site. You are such a tremendous source of inspiration. Many blessings Elyse.
ReplyDeleteLove your book. Congratulations! What a proud & wonderful thing to be the author of your own published book!
ReplyDeleteLuanne
Love your book. Congratulations! What a proud & wonderful thing to be the author of your own published book!
ReplyDeleteLuanne
Congrats ! You are amazingly talented. I love your blog and will love your book.I am so pleased that I have been one of your followers for a long while.Now I have to go about giving Myself more chances so off I go to FB first- Denise of Coffeeberry Cottage
ReplyDeletePre-ordered your book 2 weeks ago. Can't wait to get it.....
ReplyDeleteWhat fun......to see your dream come to life! Thank kyou for the chance to win :-)
ReplyDeleteI do remember all those milestones of yours! Congratulations. I also shared this post on facebook!
ReplyDeleteI do remember all those milestones of yours. What a journey it has been! I also shared on my facebook. So what in the world will you do next? Talk Show???
ReplyDeleteHi Elise!
ReplyDeleteI would love to read your book.
I'm signing in for the giveaway!
Congrats!
Pipinha
To win would be wonderful, I love the colors you used and I am sure the contents are just as much delightful. I need the inspiration. Congratulations on completing this adventure.
ReplyDeleteThe magazine in which your first article appeared is a keeper for me, your piece and the homes featured that month were favorites. So I've sorta followed your career for some time! Would love to own a copy of your first (but not last :) book. Congratulations on a job well-done.
ReplyDeleteI'm so happy and excited for you! Congratulations! I can't wait to see it in real life!
ReplyDeleteWeeeeee!!! How super duper exciting!! Count me in doll! Lori
ReplyDeleteHere from Claudia's blog. So glad to have found you. Best wishes on your new book!
ReplyDeletewonderful! congratulation!
ReplyDeleteI'm signing in for the giveaway!
I found you via Claudia at Mockingbird Hill Cottage, and I am so glad I did! I am a new follower!
ReplyDeleteCome by and visit me at Home In Douglas!
What an exciting week...enjoy every minute of it!
ReplyDeleteI already ordered my copy and can't wait to receive it...but a signed copy would be perfect!!
All the best!!
I shared your giveaway on my blog....two chances to win makes me happy!
ReplyDeleteHi Elyse - I found you through a friend of mine - so happy I did. Love your blog and have my fingers crossed for the book!
ReplyDeleteHi again, I just posted this on Facebook for all my other treasure loving friends! "I love all things vintage and treasured and love "recreating" with them. This is a great blog for those of you who share my passion and you can visit their site for a chance to win a copy of her book"
ReplyDeleteMy sister Kari and I love your postings and wish you well in this endeavor!!! How exciting! I also posted in FB
ReplyDeleteHello Elyse,
ReplyDeleteOf course I am on for this wonderful book! And signed by you will make it even more special.
Gabriela
I would love to win a copy of your first book and learn how to tinker like you! Kathy D
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your book Elyse! How very exciting!
ReplyDeleteHappy Valentine's Day to you to!
Mercedes
Crafts? Books? Fly to London? Tinker? I'm in!
ReplyDeleteOh how very exciting! Your book must be fabulous! I have been a long time follower of your blog and would love to win a autographed copy of your book. CONGRATS!
ReplyDeleteDanielle
So happy for you & I'm sure your book is as lovely as your blog! I would love to win!
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Cindy
elyse, so many happy thoughts for you! congrats. book signings on the cape, perhaps? can't wait to see the book!
ReplyDeleteall my love,
~marilee
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ReplyDeleteCongratulations!! So happy for you <3 your blog & your book looks amazing would love to Win a copy!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!! So happy for you <3 your blog & your book looks amazing would love to Win a copy!!
ReplyDeleteHello!
ReplyDeleteYour book looks fantastic, congratulations!! I love your blog, it's great.
Thank you for the giveaway, I pinned the picture on my blog.
Warm wishes,
Daniela!
My friend from Sewn with Grace, introduced me to you. I know I could have so much fun with this book.
ReplyDeleteOh, Elyse! I just smile every time I think that you did this--you really did it! It makes me happy whenever I see that someone has dreamed a dream--and then worked hard to make it a reality! So glad you're enjoying every little moment of it!
ReplyDeleteAnd I would LOVE a signed copy of your baby!
Wishing you a beautiful day, dear friend...
Julie
A wonderful trip down memory lane... except I don't remember it because I wasn't blogging then. But, it's a wonderful story! =] But a bit of a surprise because... you know... I just thought you were born tinkering!!! =/ =]
ReplyDeleteand, I can hardly believe it's here!!!
and, I don't know how to say it... there really aren't words because, well... your heart and your experience (I mean, blogging, and discovering creative expression and passion-love and, you know... all that stuff...) - your heart and your experience resonate with mine and I am so encouraged and happy for you!!! You're my hero! ;) heehee! (but, I'm totally serious! =D)
and, Elyse... please don't get too famous because... for a couple of years, now, I've treasured this little dream - this little plan of making it down to Mystic with my family and, then, abandoning them for an afternoon to go meet you. (They can go do boy things. ;)) I've been kind of biting my nails, lately... what if you're too busy being a famous authoress - I'm imagining that, along with the fun (and, Cath Kidston), it's hard work! =] Well, perhaps, I can catch you someday between assignments! ;) In the meantime - you realize - you're causing more than half the population of Blogland to go around with huge, giddy smiles on our faces!!!
So, Love to you and your family!!! =D
and,
xxooxxoo (It's finally HERE - YAAaaaaay! =D )
P.S. Is it surreal or are you totally loving it? Are you all packed? Actually, are you already on the airplane? Well, I'll probably see it all on FB. =]
ReplyDeleteCongratulations...the book looks lovely!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your first book! I always like to see what you have in RH magazine each month and just saw your name in Flea Market Decor for that adorable house in Chicago.
ReplyDeleteI am so excited for you Elyse! It was so fun reading the old blog post about the little clothespin dolls...seems like forever ago that I ordered those from you! Can't wait to see your book! Terri
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your gorgeous book, Elyse!!! I'm so excited that your sweet dream is coming true!
ReplyDeleteoxo,
Jill
Hi Elyse,
ReplyDeleteich hüpfe auch noch schnell in den Lostopf !
♥-liche Grüße Iris
Congratulations!! Your new book looks like so much fun... found out about all the excitement over at Stacey's. :)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Elyse! I'm sure your book will do well. February 26th is a very good day ... it will be my 47th birthday! :) Best wishes, Tammy
ReplyDeleteHi Elyse,
ReplyDeleteI found your blog through Stacey at her fairy tale blog. What a wonderful book you have coming out. Would love to win this. I am going to send this on to friends emails too. Thanks for the chance.
Kris
your blog is so pretty!
ReplyDeletecongrats on being published!
-april
Hi Sweetie! I would love to be entered for your amazing giveaway!! Happy Valentine's Day!
ReplyDeleteDaisy~
Like everyone ahead of me, I would love to win a copy of your book.
ReplyDeleteIf I don't win, I will have to order it on Amazon.
Congrats!
Hi,
ReplyDeleteJust found your blog. I would love a copy of your beautiful book.
Thanks
looks a gorgeous book. well done!
ReplyDeleteI would love to be the winner of this giveaway!! Love your blog.
ReplyDeleteWOW, Congrats on your new (yummy!) book. It looks sooo tempting -i would love to win one, thank you for this giveaway :)
ReplyDeleteWOW, Congrats on your new (yummy!) book. It looks sooo tempting -i would love to win one, thank you for this giveaway :)
ReplyDeleteJust shared on Facebook @microbiopurses
ReplyDeleteAlso shared on google+ @microbio
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely book! I hope that you sell lots and lots! Thank you for giving one away. =)
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the book! Your blog is great and your style is so sweet. I would love to win a copy of your book to peruse :)
ReplyDeleteI shared your giveaway on my facebook page!
ReplyDeleteI shared this giveaway on FB, but I'm not sure how to give you a link so you can see it. =)
ReplyDeleteSo, so wonderful! Congratulations on your book release! It looks like perfect eye candy to my sweet-toothed creative mind. I would love to win a copy!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the giveaway,
~Dori
http://belljarvintage.blogspot.com
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ReplyDeleteOh My! How sweet! I am so glad I found this blog...you have wonderful things.
ReplyDeletePlease include me in your drawing. I would love to win this book.
Thank you for the opportunity.
Marilyn Gray
What a happy day for you and most congratulations! I will be thrilled to win your book.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the chance. Lynnie
Congratulations! Can't wait to get my hands on a copy.
ReplyDeleteGood sales to you and I would love to win your signed copy! Congrats on the publishing.
ReplyDeleteI love all the soft cottage colors and want to give you congrats on your book!
ReplyDeleteDoreen
priviesandprims at yahoo.com
I shared it on my facebook page!
ReplyDeleteDoreen
priviesandprims at yahoo dot com
Shared your giveaway on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/BetzMyboyblue11/status/302533210989027329
ReplyDeleteI shared this on my Facebook Page-I hope I win! Congrats! your book-looks lovely!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on having your own book! So very exciting. I would love to win an autographed copy. :)
ReplyDeleteI'm so excited to get to peek inside your book Elyse!
ReplyDeleteI love your blog and your beautiful treasures. Congratulations! Now you're an author, too!
ReplyDeleteSheila in Oregon
Elyse,
ReplyDeleteI found you through Romantic Homes and made tons of the coasters from that article! I was so thrilled to see you have a blog - and now a book! Yay!
I plan on spending this Sunday morning perusing your blog :)
Sue
Whoooppeeee... I've been waiting for the release of your book.... I'd be thrilled to be the fortunate winner... Please throw me into the hat too.
ReplyDeleteBlessings and Congrats!
Spencer
Darling Elyse,
ReplyDeleteThis is enchanting news and your book looks amazing! I cannot wait to hold one in my hands and delight in every tinkered treasure and word of it!
I send you a shower of rose petals*~*~*~*~*and fairydust!
Savor this time in your heart. . .
Congratulations on your book! I would love to win a copy
ReplyDeleteLove your treasures!! They remind me of my grandma, and all the handmade things she had ;)
ReplyDeleteLove your treasures!! They remind me of my grandma, and all the handmade things she had ;)
ReplyDeleteHi Elyse. I love, love, love your blog! So happy you have pulished your own book and I would love to have my own copy.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on the publication of your book! I would be absolutely thrilled to win a copy. :-)
ReplyDeleteI shared your giveaway on my blog!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your book! How exciting for you!
ReplyDelete(BTW: found your blog and your give-away from OC Cottage!) :)
Hugs!
Lori
Oh you bet I am adding my name to this giveaway! Thank you! Thinking of you while you are enjoying London! xoxoxoxox
ReplyDeleteCongrats!
ReplyDeleteJust found your blog and love it and how great that you have a book.
ReplyDeleteI am so happy for you. I would, it goes without saying, LOVE a signed copy of your book. But I plan to buy it whether or not I win your drawing...so there!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! I can't wait to see your photos from Europe!
I am so happy for you. I would, it goes without saying, LOVE a signed copy of your book. But I plan to buy it whether or not I win your drawing...so there!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! I can't wait to see your photos from Europe!
How exciting. Congratulations on your book. I would love to win a copy of your book.
ReplyDeleteI have always thought it would be wonderful to write a book. Congrats!
ReplyDeleteHow exciting! It must feel so wonderful to have a book out.
ReplyDeleteI'd love to enter your giveaway.
I follow your blog via GFC.
:o)
pippirose59 at gmail dot com
Elyse Congratulations.
ReplyDeleteHow exciting for you!
I can not imagine the feelings you must be feeling. I bet you are still wearing a smile!
I would be thrilled to escape into your book to chase away my winter blues!
Thank you for the give away!
Hugs,
Dolly
Congratulations. You have wonderful instincts for charm and color.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your book- how exciting! Hope it's the first of many!
ReplyDeleteI'm so very excited for you! Wishing you continued enjoyment from this great accomplishment of publishing your very own book! So cool! Hugs, Heidi
ReplyDeleteI am new to your blog only just discovering after seeing your book on Amazon. I am glad to have found you, your blog is lovely xx
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on the publishing of your first book, Elyse! I love your style.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on the publishing of your first book...that is so exciting! Love your style.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the chance. I've followed you for a while, but I'm bad at commenting on blogs regularly. Can't wait to see your book regardless if I win or not!
ReplyDeleteI have LOVED seeing your excitement about your lovely book on Facebook. It is such an eye candy delight and I would LOVE to have my own signed copy. Blessings on this and all future books....I bet you have a few more in your head!!
ReplyDeleteBlessings~ LillySue
Hi Elyse! I am a new follower on Facebook and blogger. I love your style. I enjoyed seeing your pictures from Paris. Would love a copy of your new book. :)
ReplyDeleteI would LOVE LOVE a copy!!!
ReplyDeleteX Naomi
I would love to win your book--I love all your creations!!
ReplyDeleteGuess I found you to late for the give away, but I love the looks of your book! So cool! Congratulations!
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