Wednesday, May 12, 2010

thanks and giving.

today we are sending a check to teresa for $525.00
WE.
you and us.
we did it together and we'll celebrate together.
thank you deeply.
you are loved.

Monday, May 10, 2010

winner #4. heartfelt handmade

congratulations to amy!

and congratulations to our girl, teresa, who has beat cancer again
and to everyone who has made healing maggie grace such a success, thank you thank you thank you, a million times thank you

Sunday, May 9, 2010

# 4. heartfelt handmade.

THIS RAFFLE IS CLOSED. THANK YOU!!!

measuring in at approx. 72" square, roxanne beauvais lovingly donates this handcrafted square patchwork picnic quilt made from a combination of vintage and new sheets, extra-loft batting, and handy straps to make it easier to transport to your favorite picnic spot:


good toward the purchase of any gorgeous handmade item in her not-for-profit online boutique, susan needlehands offers a $20 gift certificate:

handmade entirely of jennifer paganelli fabrics, interfaced and interlined for durability, featuring a magnetic snap flap closure, and boasting two interior pockets, beki lambert shares this original round yoke handbag featured on the front of her pattern:


inspired by teresa, who encouraged her to begin a blog, lannae johnson donates these adorable handstamped sterling silver birdie earrings:

sharing her love of creative accessories, queenly things wows you with her handmade burnt-edge corsage brooch:

to encourage your own creative endeavors, fabric connection offers a collection of spa-inspired fabrics:

inspiring you to use what you have (teresa's motto of the year), queenly things offers up this incredibly useful book:


with vintage inspiration and rich textures, kim bartlett shares her artwork in this set of four original collaged canvases:
sharing her love of whimsical creatures, very mary made it offers this squishy upcycled stuffed monster:
from her collection of patterns and original designs, lola again donates this delicious handcrafted handbag:
to satisfy your own inspirations, annmade offers this darling floral fabric pack:



and to round out this week's amazing prizes, fun raffles, and generous contributions, jen victoor reminds us that home is where the heart is with this darling print from her polaroid series:



to everyone who has participated in healing maggie grace : we are humbled. we are grateful. we are overwhelmed. and, most of all, we are amazed by all the good in the world.

reminder : to enter the raffle, please make a $5 donation per comment
(see the link on the top right for complete raffle rules)

Saturday, May 8, 2010

saturday gratitude

how do we even begin to thank each and every one of you for your kindness? we are incredibly grateful for opening your hearts to our dear friend.
to read about teresa's thoughts on this entire process - cancer, friends, healing maggie grace - please visit her blog and read her recent post. it makes us smile to know we've played a small part in her recovery.
in addition to all the amazing contributors listed over there to the right, thank you thank you thank you to everyone who has shared this endeavor on facebook and twitter and myspace and blogs. these kind souls dedicated entire posts to healing maggie grace:

if we've missed someone who shared healing maggie grace as a blog post, please email us so we can include you in our gratitude...

and, since we know you've all been wondering and waiting, our current donation total is an amazing $443.00!

but wait! more art and prizes have rolled in for sunday's raffle, so please join us right here on sunday, may 9th in celebration of teresa, womanhood, motherhood, artisans, bloggers, and all the beautiful people who make this world a much better place... people just. like. you.

winner #3. kitschy kitchenistas

congratulations to funky finds!

please join us on sunday, may 9th in our celebration of teresa, of mothers, and of all the amazing love & support shown by the blogging community... our gratitude cannot be expressed in simple words.

you won't want to miss the "heartfelt handmade" giveaway with over $335 worth of prizes!!!

Friday, May 7, 2010

#3. kitschy kitchenistas.

THIS RAFFLE IS CLOSED. THANK YOU!!!

autographed by the author, you'll love this amazing duo of southern-inspired cookbooks offered by keetha depriest reed:



with a $20 gift certificate to glassybaby, hd-creative shares her love of delicious scents:



with this summery one-size fits most handmade apron with extra-long ties, yarni gras knows how to make every woman the hostess with the mostest:



published in lark's "prettylittle potholders", the felt mouse offers the original set of potholders featured in this adorable book:



she dares you to choose a favorite, darla martin donates your choice of a 1-pound bag of peet's coffee:

fresh from her paintbrush to your kitchen, evie of unicorn chow offers your choice of any small painting in her shop:



because everyone needs to carry their groceries in style, funky finds donates this sturdy canvas tote bag:



to inspire you, moon mama shares a set of her handcrafted words from the heart magnets and encouraging word glass bubbles:
reminder : to enter the raffle, please make a $5 donation per comment
(see the link on the top right for complete raffle rules)

Thursday, May 6, 2010

winner #2. very vintage

congratulations to raesha!
please join us on Friday, May 7th for a brand new prize package!

Wednesday, May 5, 2010

#2. very vintage.

THIS RAFFLE IS CLOSED. THANK YOU!!! PLEASE JOIN US ON FRIDAY, MAY 7th FOR A CHANCE TO WIN THE KITSCHY KITCHENISTAS PRIZE PACK!

love vintage?, then this $25 gift certificate from got art? is waiting for you:


sharing her love of vintage treasures, dana goldinger offers this adorable vintage child's quilt:

fashioned from retro grass green buttons cradling sunny yellow flowers with orange bead centers, whimsy house offers these vintage finding earrings with bronze kidney earwires measuring 1.5" long:

with a painting, an apron, a journal, and a set of note cards, magpie mary encourages you to show off your love of vintage:

100% cashmere outside with a cotton/linen blend inside, queenly things shares her ruffled vintage-inspired feminine tote bag:


from her polaroid series, jen victoor donates this darling polaroid print:
with this darling vintage table runner and to-be-embroidered pillow case, magpie musing donates treasures from her beloved collection of vintage linens:
handmade from vintage record album covers, my love donates a duo of 100-page journals:




reminder: to enter the raffle, please make a $5.00 donation per comment
(see the link on the top right for complete raffle rules)

Tuesday, May 4, 2010

winner #1. pretty paperie

congratulations to julie!

join us on wednesday, may 5th for a brand new prize package!

Monday, May 3, 2010

#1. pretty paperie.

THIS RAFFLE IS CLOSED. JOIN US ON MAY 5TH FOR ANOTHER CHANCE TO WIN!!! THANK YOU!

good for any of the delicious wares in her popular online shop, noelmignon.com offers a $40 gift certificate:

featured in this lark publication, artist roxanne beauvais shares an autographed copy of her book "prettylittle presents":

from her popular polaroid series, jen victoor offers a duo of vintage camera prints:

handmade from vintage record album covers, my love donates this whimsical duo of 100-page journals:

to share your love with others, annmade offers a set of 5 magnetic note booklets:



with a bit of vintage and a bit of new, magpie mary shares this pack of paperie:

for your reading pleasure, the blogless brianna butler donates a $10 borders gift card:

reminder : to enter the raffle, please make a $5 donation per comment
(see the link on the top right for complete raffle rules)

Saturday, May 1, 2010

4. 3. 2. 1.

let the countdown begin! join us right here beginning on monday, may 3rd for four amazing prize packages valued at over $750.00!!!

monday, may 3rd : pretty paperie

wednesday, may 5th : very vintage

friday, may 7th : kitschy kitchenistas

sunday, may 9th : heartfelt handmade