In her ever so helpful giveaway tips, Mise, the queen of giveaway wins, advises that it is sometimes a fine line between gracious acknowledgement of your win, and shameless gloating. She advises that one mustn't worry if the line is sometimes crossed. Then presumably, she will not mind if I indulge in a little self-congratulatory celebration at my recent giveaway win.
How happy was I when the lovely Anita from Fun and VJs drew my name from the bowl, making me the lucky lucky winner of this gorgeous Marimekko cushion. I think this is my favourite Marimekko fabric, and as you can see, it is very much at home here with me!
For those of you who don't know Anita's blog, you must go and visit. Fun and VJ's chronicles the trials and tribulations of the renovations Anita and her family are undertaking on their Queensland home. Plus, Anita has a brilliant eye for some great modernist pieces, and I'm envious of some of her vintage finds!
So, thank you so much Anita, and Mise, I'm sorry for your loss...this time!
Also, at the end of last week I had a lovely email from Maddie of Li'l Magoolie. In the current retail environment, you have no idea how nice it is to have someone tell you you might be doing something right! Maddie's blog is so uplifting and positive and is a great source of inspiration for creative mums and kids. Great crafts, kids rooms, birthday party ideas and so much more. So, I was blown away today by Maddie's fantastic feature on Small Acorns. Wow Maddie, thanks!!
Amanda xx
P.S Yes, I am also officially a dahlia skite! I just knew I should grow those colours to go with the cushion I foresaw winning!
P.S Yes, I am also officially a dahlia skite! I just knew I should grow those colours to go with the cushion I foresaw winning!
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Congrats on winning such a gorgeous cushion -love that print as well. The dahlia's are stunning!! A great mix of shades :)
ReplyDeleteI cannot believe the matchiness of the giveaway cushion with the dahlias. Clearly it was meant to be. Just too serendipitous. xoxo
ReplyDeleteGorgeous win!! xx
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! That cushion is one of my favorite prints - love it. Enjoy enjoy and enjoy! :)
ReplyDeleteLove that you won that gorgeous cushion Amanda:) Also love that it coordinates with your beautiful dahlias - ENJOY!! ~ Tina xx
ReplyDeleteYes, I'm still in mourning from not winning that lovely cushion - Anita had remarked so many times that my chances were high that I'd already commissioned some curtains to match it.
ReplyDeleteYour shop is beautiful, Amanda! It's the sort of place where I'd browse for hours in a happy daze and come away with all kinds of beautiful things I didn't really need. When is your Irish branch scheduled to open?
that win was so perfectly matched for you, are you sure it wasn't fixed?
ReplyDeletei too have an item in that fabric, it' s a tin , it stores the chocolate i have to hide from my children.
I would browse for hours in your shop too. It's just that you've put it in the wrong location ;-). LOVE THOSE DAHLIAS. Show me how...
ReplyDeleteThat cushion is gorgeous, but those dahlia's really caught my eye. How very lovely! ~Lili
ReplyDeleteWow, Amanda. It really was meant for you. Your dahlia's are the perfect match. Thanks so much for the lovely mention too. xxAnita
ReplyDeleteThose Dahlia's are just gorgeous and such a perfect match! I am so pleased to have found your website and blog. I don't get into the city as often as I would like so this way I can still see what's in-store and get inspired!!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on winning a gorgeous gift, Have a sweet day!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on winning that cushion, so very you! I'd LOVE to have a proper look round your shop, it all looks so very tempting. I think you need to go international...
ReplyDeleteDear Amanda,
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful giveaway win.I love winning giveaways.Not in a greedy way but, I have quite a few things around our home now, from blogging friends and, everytime I go past them or look at them, I think of the person who sent it to me. A lovely little extra from blogging, don't you think ?
Don't show the cushion too much in your posts, Amanda. Mise will get ever so cross !! haha. XXXX
Hi Amanda, I just found your blog through Chania! Congratulations on your award and on your win. I love your Dahlias they are beautiful. I am looking forward to reading more! xx
ReplyDeleteyour blooms are amazing !! and that pillow is the bees knees ... just loving your blog - best le
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