Sunday, May 27, 2012

I'm a winner!

I never win anything--but I can't say that anymore! I have been wanting to do some wall stenciling from The Cutting Edge but was waiting for it to fit into my budget.  A blogger friend, Kathy from Creative Home Expressions had a drawing for a $50 gift certificate. Of course I entered, but I never thought I would win! When Kathy posted the winner and I saw my name I had to read it 3 times before I was sure. I was so excited!


I knew this is the stencil I wanted, called Anna Damask. It is $49.99 and so I contacted the company and asked if I could pay the postage myself, since I spent the whole gift certificate on the stencil. I knew this stencil would be timeless and would go so well with my style. The stencil company said they would pay for the postage and also would send me some tools. It was like Christmas when I got the package and included with the stencil was this tool set.

 It has a level, brush and roller...a $20 value. So nice of them! I am really excited to do this. Wish me luck!

Then my luck just continued! I have been wanting this Premiere issue magazine.


Well, Sandi at The Cottage Muse had a drawing for a copy...and I won! I was just delighted. I am saving it to read when I have a real relaxing time when I can have a glass of wine and really enjoy. Thanks Sandi!

I feel like I should buy a lottery ticket or something:)

I can't do a post these days without a kitten photo!

"Uh oh..Did I have kittens?"



I hope everyone has a pleasant and relaxing Memorial weekend.


Thanks for visiting!

19 comments:

Lucille said...

So happy for you, Sandi. Have a nice weekend!

Peggy said...

Congrats Sandy! What a lovely prize! I will be looking forward to seeing what you do with it!
Peggy

farmhouse-story said...

congrats, sandy! i love the damask and that magazine is awesome, isn't it? love your garden pic, too!

sunnyskiesandsweettea said...

Lucky You! I love your last pic of the flag!

Blessings,
Amy Jo

Unknown said...

Very Happy for you, even though I really wanted to win the stencil! Can't wait to see what you do with it!

LifeLessOrdinary said...

I screamed when I saw that stencil. You lucky, lucky girl! I have entered CES giveaways just so I could get the very same stencil. The Anna damask has always been my favorite! Are we long lost twins? I'm dying to see what you do with it :)

Congats and have a nice Memorial Day tomorrow,
Shasta

Unknown said...

Oh You really have to buy some lottery ticket ..congratulations Im having a Cutting Edge Stencil giveaway on my blog now if someone is interested
http://mychampagnetaste.blogspot.com/2012/05/cutting-edge-stencils-giveaway.html

Olivia said...

Oh my heavens, how exciting! I am off to check out more pf your posts! I hope your weekend was beautiful and blessed! Xo Olivia

Connie said...

So happy you won some things you really wanted. Can't wait to see what you do with the stencil. I love your decorating style.
Hugs,
Connie, IN/FL

Karen said...

Congratulations Sandy, I'm so happy for you. I'm looking for a damask stencil, yours is really pretty. How nice of the company to add a few gifts.

Nann said...

Wow Sandy just how neat is that! That stencil is gorgeous and I'm so looking forward to what fab thing you are going to do with it. Whatever it is I know will be gorgeous. The picture of the dog and the kittens brought a smile to my face...especially the caption. Just too too cute. The kittens look like they are really doing well...thanks to the love and care of you and your sweet family. You better watch out or you'll want to keep them all...smile. Hoping you're having a super good memorial day!!

Hugs,

Nann

Lady of the Woods said...

how nice to win something when you never have! And I also love that particular stencil "Anna Damask" how funny it is the only stencil I know of LOL....I also want to see what beauty you will make of it! Love the kittens! :D

Anne said...

Sandy,
Congratulations!Those are both awesome wins.I am sure you have big plans for that stencil.Can't wait to see.And you are going to love that magazine.
((((((Hugs)))))
Anne

Judy at GoldCountryCottage said...

Sandy: That is a very beautiful stencil. I'm so anxious to see how it turns out..Happy Tuesday..Judy.. And congratulations on your wins.

Anonymous said...

How wonderful, Sandy! What a great giveaway! I can't wait to see what you do with this set! You had better buy a lottery ticket! I can't believe you won the wonderful Romantic Prairie Style magazine! Outstanding!

Tablescapes By Diane said...

Hi lovely lady.
So happy for you. Thanks so much for your sweet comments on my new Tablescape for the Memorial day. I hope you have a wonderful week with your family.
XXOO Diane

Sandi~A Cottage Muse said...

Hi Lucky ~ hope you had a nice holiday weekend!

The Polka Dot Closet said...

Well there is wins and then there is BIG wins...you got BIG wins. Let us know about Romantic Prairie Style after you get a chance to read it

Carol

Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions said...

You need to be entering more giveaways now, Sandy! You are clearly on a winning streak! : ) I can't wait to see your wall. That stencil is one I bought from them myself, but I haven't gotten to the wall where I wanted to do it yet.