Sunday, February 12, 2012

Pretty Pink Petals..a Winner...& a New Venture!!!


Hello & Happy Sunday dear friends! :) I'm sure you are probably a little tired of me posting images of blooms whilst using that same framed background as a backdrop to my pictures! But we are in the middle of repainting the interior {little by little as time allows}, so that is just one of the {very few} places in our home right now, that looks decent! So I thank you all in advance for being "patient" with me! :)


I actually made that "shabby frame" in the background using leftover moulding and distressing it a bit with sandpaper. I was supposed to post about that little project months ago, but it seems like time is always fleeting and I never have enough of it these days! :)


It also seems like the spring season is upon us with the very warm weather we have been having here in Southern California. Is it just me, or has the winter been rather "mild" throughout the country? I could be totally wrong, and it just may be snowing on the East Coast! :)


Anyway, these pretty pink blooms were purchased to help remind me that there is a "light at the end of the tunnel" when it comes to our fixer upper challenges! Because right now our home is nothing short of a "war zone" with things still in semi chaos; so I like to surround myself with as many things that make me happy as possible {and blooms sure do make me quite happy!}. :)


Just an f.y.i that the "Dollar Tree" vase above is plastic. When you have some very active boys in the house like I do, then some things just have to be cheap & replaceable! :)



Now on to the "fun stuff!"


I know you all have been waiting to see who the Giveaway Winner is! Now I wish I could give everyone something, but there can only be one winner!



So without further ado, the winner of my Vintage Inspired Valentine's Day Giveaway via Random.org is....





#119 which is Cheryl of Fresh Vanilla For C!!!




Congrats Cheryl!!! Please contact me with your mailing info at: acozycottageinthecity@gmail.com so that I can send you your Vintage Goodies! :)



THANK YOU so much to everyone {current & new blogger friends} who participated! :) I love meeting new people and look forward to getting to know you all a bit more!


I also have some news to share regarding a new venture I am currently embarking on...well, it's more of a "venture revisited!" I wasn't sure if I wanted to share some of my personal journeys out here in blog land, but it is a HUGE part of who I am, and rather affects my blogging a bit. So, I didn't think it would be fair NOT to share some of it with my dear readers...so hopefully I will be posting a little more about it in the near future. So stay tuned for some news & THANK YOU once again for all of your friendships - they are ALL so greatly appreciated!


Hugs,
Jessie


P.S. This "venture revisited" will take quite a bit of my time these days {more on why later}, so if it takes a while to respond or visit your blogs - please know that it's not intentional! :) I hope you can bear with me as I continue to try & sort out all of my "time management" {more challenging than I thought}. :) Jessie

19 comments:

Lynne said...

Hi Jessie!
Cheryl is the perfect winner!
Your vintage gifts will look amazing in her home!

I wish the best of blessings for your "venture revisited", along with anything I may be helpful with in support!
~Lynne
[w/L]

Brenda Pruitt said...

Such lovely blooms are always welcome!
Brenda

It's me said...

Hi Jessie ...have a lovely new week.....and congratulations to the winner......love from me...happy valentineday...xxx

Rachel Noelle Pallas said...

Im so happy for Cheryl!! she will be thrilled!! xoxo

Fresh Vanilla For C said...

Yeah!!!!!!!!! I am seriously so....excited:) I was literally jumping up and down and my kids thought I was nuts! Thanks for hosting this fabulous giveaway! Can't wait to learn more about your new venture.
Enjoy the rest of the weekend and I will email you my info
xoxo~Cheryl

Katherines Corner said...

Congrats to the winner. I can't believe I missed out on this giveaway ( sad face) xo

Unknown said...

Lovely roses you have there! I feel for ya when it comes to redecorating, I know the pain! LOL
Congrats to the lucky winner too!

Hugs,

Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. Olson said...

Hi Jessie,
I never tire of seeing anything vintage looking or roses. Best of luck with your renovations. I know what a big job that is. We are just doing a bit of beadboard in our living room and I feel tore up. Congrats to Cheryl on your wonderful give away win. Looking forward to hearing more about your new adventure.
Hugs,
Jann

Melissah said...

I love pale pink roses!
x
Melissah from Country Style Chic

jessica said...

Congrats to Cheryl!! Pretty flowers...and hoping for the best with your impending venture.... :)
Happy Valentines Day!
xoJessica

Heirloom treasures said...

Congratulations Cheryl
Lovely roses Jessie
xx jeanetteann

Roser og Patina said...

Congratulations to the winner! Your roses are stunning:) Wish you a wonderful week. Hugs Ellen.

Tricia said...

Congratulations to Cheryl! Your flowers look beautiful. Hope you have a Happy Valentine's Day ♥

xinex said...

Congrats to the winner! Too bad I was late in entering. Your photos of roses are so pretty...Christine

Anonymous said...

Congratulations to one lucky winner! But, hey...I consider myself the luckiest having you as a blogging friend! No need to win any loot here! Much love, Lisa

SLR said...

pink blooms...the best kind! i am so excited to find out what your new venture is...good luck with it and please do tell when you can. i suck big time at time management, so i know how it goes! LOL! ;)

Samantha Nagtegaal said...

I can't believe that vase is plastic, it's really pretty :-) Looking forward to hearing about your new venture, it sounds very intriguing.
X Sam

Blooming Rose Musings said...

Your pink roses are beautiful. I thought of you earlier today when I posted my Valentine's post. You have been so encouraging and inspiring about Valentine's day this year so I thought of you as I was writing.
Congratulations to Cheryl.
Have a very Happy Valentine's Day, Jessie!

Iaia said...

Congratulations to the winner!!!!
Your pale pink roses look beautiful also in your plastic vase!
Ciao Alessandra

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