Welcome everyone to my 3rd Blog Anniversary Give Away.
I "met" Carolyn Westbrook about 4 years ago, when I discovered her first book Carolyn Westbrook Home, and fell in love with her wonderful plantation home and gracious southern style. Her books are filled with inspiringly beautiful rooms and outdoor spaces that evoke her signature design look. Many of you know her from the Spring and Fall Texas Shows, and have loved her work for years. She has been such an inspiration to me personally, as I've re-decorated my home in the last several years.
Last year for my 2nd Blog Anniversary, I did a Give Away of Carolyn Westbrook's latest book, The French Inspired Home. So this year when I knew that she had a new book in process I contacted her about another give away, and this book looks just as amazing as her last!
Here are a few paragraphs from Carolyn's book,
which will be released in October of this year by CICO Publishing.
"Once again, I would like to welcome you back to the plantation that we call home. It is always a work in progress and is ever-changing, just like me. Always evolving through time and where my passion lies. I think back to my childhood, how our house would move through seasons and time, and whatever my mother was passionate about at the time, was always reflected in our home's interior. Whether it was modern and sleek or an Asian themed interior this is where she felt comfortable or what she considered beautiful. Of course, there were and still are with me, the things that you love the most and you simply cannot part with and should never have to. These are the base of your design plan and then you can build your room around these things."
(Next two images taken from Carolyn's book The French Inspired Home)
(Image below taken from Carolyn Westbrook Home website.)
(bedding will be available Spring 2013 at Dillard's Stores)
"There is much
more to creating a home than going to a furniture store and randomly choosing a
packaged room. As I always say, your home should tell the story of those who
dwell there. Everyone has a story that tells of their own journey through life.
Your home should speak out about where you have been, who is dear to you, and
those special trinkets and trappings that you have picked up along the way. Many
of you are facing a blank canvas. For some, that can seem a daunting task with
all of the white walls and empty spaces that need to be filled. When faced with
a large space, it is often a good idea to break it down into smaller little
vignettes, that seem to warm up the room and make it more comfortable. A seating
area of random French chairs, benches, and gorgeous stacked oil paintings and
collections that layer a big wall space to make it breathtaking and interesting,
all at the same time, and most importantly, telling your story."
Carolyn Westbrook from "Through the French Door"
So now, here comes the fun!
There will be three books given away,
and you have multiple chances for entries:
Please leave a separate comment for each entry.
- Please be a follower of this blog, Common Ground, and let me know in a comment.
- Visit Carolyn Westbrook on Facebook and "Like" her there. please leave a comment on this post.
- Share the Give Away on your Blog and/or Facebook page and let me know in a comment(s).
- And since I'm trying to "do" Facebook more frequently, I'd love you to come by my page also and "Like" me. (doesn't that sound just too weird?)
You have 4(or5) chances to win one of three books! Yay!! Because the book will not be released until October, it will not get to your little hands until then, but don't worry, I won't forget you!
xoxo,
I have sent a friend request to your Face Book page!
ReplyDeleteAlready following you via email :)
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Sent friend request to Carol on Facebook :)
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We're friends on Facebook - Aunt Sally Puckett
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I am now a follower of your blog. I would LOVE to win the big book!! Thanks
ReplyDeleteWhew! I made it through all of those names!
ReplyDeleteLove, love, love this giveaway!
I'm keeping my fingers crossed.
Hugs,
Kenda
Sent a friend request to Carol.
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We're friends on Facebook.
ReplyDeleteKenda
I am a follower and would love to dream through Carolyn's book.
ReplyDeleteI'm a follower but I don't have FB or a blog, so I hope this one entry will be enough :).
ReplyDeleteDebbie
What a wonderful and generous give-away. I love your style and Carolyn's style.
ReplyDeleteKeep cool.
Debbie
What a beautiful post. Thank you for entering me in your giveaway. The book looks perfect.
ReplyDeleteKaren
How I would
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her new book! Her style is amazing and such an inspiration on so many different levels.
I am a follower of yours...but, of course!! :)
Becky
I follow you and would absolutely adore this book and look at it for hours and hours!
ReplyDeleteHave been your follower for quite a while. If I win, which I probably won't since I never win anything, please contact me via email as am having trouble with my blog site. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteCashel1916@yahoo.com
I liked her on FRB. And I LOVE look of her book. How I'd love to win it! Thanks for the opportunity.
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Love your blog and am also following you on Pinterest.
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Sharing your giveaway on my FB page.
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Shared your giveaway on my FB page.
ReplyDeleteCashel1916@yahoo.com
Visited your FB page to "like" you and was really thirilled to find we are both living in Springfield.
ReplyDeleteCashel1916@yahoo.com
You know I'm a happy follower...and I would LOVE to get my hands on this book!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Judy
And I'm a FB friend of Carolyn. I didn't see the "like" button, but I certainly do LIKE. :-)
ReplyDeleteJudy
And I sent you a friend request. I LIKE YOU, I really LIKE YOU!
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Judy
A great giveaway! I am already a follower. :-) And love your blog!
ReplyDeleteYup- been following for a long happy time!
ReplyDeleteSent a friend request to Carolyn
ReplyDeleteRequested you as a friend too- please accept my friendship!
ReplyDeleteMe too, me too! I would follow to the edge of vintage & back!
ReplyDeleteKari
Oh my, what a beautiful book! Of course, I am a follower! HUGS!
ReplyDeleteI m new to Common Ground!!! Love, Love Love your blog and Carolyn!! will be a faithful follower!
ReplyDeleteI'm a follower. Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteI am a very happy follower of your blog!! Great giveaway!
ReplyDeletePosting this giveaway on my FB page!
ReplyDeleteLiking Carolyn on her FB page!
ReplyDeleteAlso have liked you on Face Book!!
ReplyDeleteFollowing you! Don't have FB or a blog, sorry!
ReplyDeletep.s. I may have already commented, I can't remember! Would love the book!
Im one of your adoring followers
ReplyDeleteYou are liked on facebook
ReplyDeleteI facebooked Carolyn
ReplyDeleteHi Debra...I'm a very happy follower!
ReplyDeleteI posted this on my FB page...thanks!
ReplyDeleteThis wasn't an entry choice but I tweeted it too. :o)
ReplyDeleteI follow Common Ground through email, GFC and Linky!! :) Thanks for the great giveaway.
ReplyDeleteI liked Carolyn Westbrook on FB.
ReplyDeleteI sent you a FB request. :)
ReplyDeleteI love your blog and I'm a follower. Would be thrilled to win the book!
ReplyDeleteJody
Great giveaway, Debra...I'm already a follower!
ReplyDeleteI am following Carolyn on facebook, too.
ReplyDeleteI've posted this on my Itsy Bits And Pieces Facebook page.
ReplyDeleteI've sent my friend request to you, too!
ReplyDeleteHi Debra
ReplyDeleteI'm your new follower #2645
Betty @ My Cozy Corner
Hi
ReplyDeleteI liked Carolyn Westbrook's Facebook page #151
Betty @ My Cozy Corner
I'm sharing this giveaway on my blog.
ReplyDeletePlease look on my sidebar...
Betty @ My Cozy Corner
Already a follower of your blog, Debra.
ReplyDeleteI Liked her on Facebook.
ReplyDeleteI posted this on my Facebook page.
ReplyDeleteI'm on my way to your Facebook page now. Thanks for hosting this great giveaway!
ReplyDeleteHi
ReplyDeleteI just left a message on your facebook page.
Betty @ My Cozy Corner
Hi
ReplyDeleteYour image of the giveaway is on my sidebar. I hope I win.
Betty @ My Cozy Corner
I am a fan of Carolyn's. Have her last book and have liked her page. I am also on your page as a follower. Great give- a - way! judy at Shabby Junk blog
ReplyDeleteOh la la!!! I am a follower and happen to LOVE your blog too!
ReplyDeleteLeticia
Happy Anniversary! Already follow you!!
ReplyDeleteI sent Carolyn a friend request on Facebook.
ReplyDeleteDebra, how do I get to your Facebook page???
Hi! I'm a follower and would love to see that book!! Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI've been a follower of your lovely blog for sometime - both GFC and Linky. ;)
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Liz @ The Brambleberry Cottage
Just posted your giveaway button on my blog's sidebar.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Liz @ The Brambleberry Cottage
The book looks inspiring...thanks for a chance to read it...I follow your lovely blog!
ReplyDeleteI am a follower!
ReplyDeleteActually just started following you this evening~then I seen this fabulous give-a-away.
ReplyDeleteThis book looks wonderful! Thanks for the opportunity! I'm already a follower!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance to win this amazing book. I'm a follower
ReplyDeleterita
I've now shared your giveaway on my blog.
ReplyDeleterita
I've visited you FB page and liked you
ReplyDeleterita
and now, for a last chance to win, I've also visited Carolyn's FB page and liked her.
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rita
I'm a follower! Love Carolyn's books and can't wait for her new one!!
ReplyDeleteHi Debra - I'm already following you, AND I live in a real French house ~ in France, no less ~ but it looks nothing like these beauties! Do I need help?????? Oh boy, do I! All help gratefully received...
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ReplyDeleteLast day! But you have to play to win!! I'm a follower for a while now because I love your style!!
ReplyDeleteProudly posted on my sidebar!!
ReplyDeleteLiked Carolyn on FB!!
ReplyDeleteAlready following you on social media accounts. I'd love to read your upcoming blog posts. Thanks Carolyn for this wonderful stuff. I'm also writing a book on bi fold door. I'll share it with with you guys.
ReplyDeleteI just discovered your blog. I now subscribe to it! I would love to win Carolyn's book!
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