Friday, May 22, 2009

Vintage Pink Cake Carrier Giveaway!

Happy Pink Saturday Everyone!!
I am having a celebration today. I finally hit 50 followers, whoohoo!! The gorgeous gal pictured below became #50. She is my Darling Daughter, Holly. She was logged into her blog on my computer and clicked to become my 50th follower and my blog recorded it as me following myself, sheesh!! But, since I KNOW I have 50 followers, I am celebrating by having a drawing to give away the pink vintage cake carrier so many of you admired last week. I wanted to celebrate YOU!! Thank you so much for becoming my friends and adding so much to my life!!

SOOoooooo, to be in the drawing, this is what you need to do:
First, for one chance....answer these questions
1.) What are your favorite things to shop for on ebay and Etsy? (gifts, signs, home decor, jewelry, original artsy items, etc...)
2.) What is your favorite theme? (chickens, cherries, birds, etc.....)
3.) What is your favorite style? ( farm house, shabby cottage, Victorian etc...)
4.) What are your favorite colors? (I know you like pink, how about robins egg blue?)
Second, if you want two additional chances to win, post about this giveaway on your blog with a link back to my blog. Make sure you leave me a comment to let me know, so I can add your two additional chances.
I have been planning to open an Etsy store for some time and I want to create items that you all will find pleasing. I do painted signs, decoupage and paper mache' figures. I also enjoy finding vintage items to reborn for new use. This giveaway will help me find my way in my future endeavor. Thank you for participating!!
I will post the winner next week during Pink Saturday
Good Luck and make sure you visit all the other Pink places at Beverly's!
Blessings~LillySue

59 comments:

Melly said...

Congratulations on your 50th follower LillySue, and how wonderful that it was your beautiful daughter. How sweet are you to celebrate it by giving away your gorgeous vintage pink cake carrier, someone is going to love winning it. Have a lovely weekend LillySue and Happy Pink Saturday!
Hugs
Melly:)

debi said...

LillySue, Congratulations on your 50th follower. What an amazing giveaway...that cake carrier is divine! I posted that beauty on my blog.
To answer your questions:
When I visit ebay (too often) I'm looking for vintage jewelry, linens, doilies, dishes, etc.
My favorite theme is roses, I love shabby cottage, and my fave colors are PINK, robin's egg blue, aqua, and light green.
Have a wonderful weekend,
Debi

Betty Jo said...

Lord Love a Duck! I adore your cake plate and would love to give it a nice home. I'm decorating my kitchen in pink, gree/aqua and white so it would fit right in. When I visit ebay and etsy I'm normally looking for home decor and kitcheny stuff that fits into my collections of white ironstone, English/Bavarian tea cups, creamers, tea pots, doilies, linens. Price is a big factor for me, especially on shipping where I think many are unreasonable. My favorite theme is roses and I'm a shabby cottage-fleamarket decorator all the way. My favorite colors in my home are pink, white, aqua, sage green, robin's egg blue. Can't wait to see your Etsy shop and I know you'll be an awesome Etsy gal. ♥

ooglebloops said...

I refurbish old aluminum and silverplate items! I ADORE this cake carrier!!!
Congrats on your 50th - I'm still not there yet!!!!
Questions:
1-vintage bib aprons and kitchenalia
2- each room has a different theme, but the common denominator is horses!
3-cottage blended with whatever strikes me
4-sage green, earth tones. My guest room is pink and brown, with lots of vintage pink accessories

I will mention this on my blog (not that I want any more competition!! LOL
Good luck to all !

Anonymous said...

Congrats on the 50 followers!On Etsy I love shopping for vintage things, Shabby chic.My favorite theme would be Birds.I love all things with birds on them stationary , journals,even some ceramics I have seen lately have little birdies on the too .I think my favorite syle is a bit of everything sort of eclectic.I like vitorian and shabby, with a touch of country, just a touch.My favorite color YES is pink, lol.But I do love sage green I think that is my latest favorite.I love tuscan colors as my kitchen is all Tucscany.So that would be colors of greens gold and yeloows with a touch of brown.Have a great day!

Anonymous said...

That was yellows, not yeloows,LOL.

Such a Wondrous Place this Faery Space said...

I love this place! Blessings dear one from Amy

Such a Wondrous Place this Faery Space said...

Faeries, and dew drops...
Green just burst from the Earth on a spring morning...
The way an old book smells before you jump into the story...
Flowers when the touch you, like they are saying "All is o.k."
Blessings and light, wishes so bright, Amy

Sonia said...

LillySue, that cake plate is lovely and I have just the right spot for it... :)Congratulations on your milestone. Now as to what I shop for.
Lately is been mostly craft supplies and fabric in shabby cottage and faded pink roses or any thing rococo.
Favorite colors are white, pink, aqua and robin's egg blue.
Have a lovely weekend.
Sonia

Sonia said...

Forgot to mention, I am going to post this giveaway on my sidebar... =)
Sonia

Valerie said...

Congratulations on your 50th follower (even if it is yourself LOL) ;)

Happy Pink Saturday. Someone is going to love winning that vintage pink cake carrier!

Blessings to you from Kansas,
Valerie

ellen said...

Hooray for 50! I love vintage kitchen items (utensils, pyrex, linens, bottles), I don't know what my favorite "theme" would be and I LOVE red!

Shirley said...

I want it. Pick me, pick me!

1. Favorite things to shop for: home decor.

2. Favorite theme: plums, of course.

3. Favorite style: shabby cottage

4. Favorite color: Aqua

Shirley said...

I posted on my blog. Here's the link -->http://plumbushcottage.blogspot.com/2009/05/giveaway.html

stefanie said...

hi just found your blog love it. please sign me up in you drawing.
I love soft pink,blues,grees. I love shabby, french, and anything chipped.
stefanie@rosepetalsandrust.com

Mermaids of the Lake said...

LillySue, Happy Pink Saturday and congratulations. And... your daughter is darling! I would love to win that beautiful cake plate!
1. I love to look for vintage items, both to repurpose myself, or already re-purposed into something wonderful!
2. I love a combination of 50's kitch, cottage, and lake cabin lodgey! I also love farm items that remind me of my childhood and my fun Aunt Margaret and both grandmas. I love bright colors. As an artist, I really love all colors!
I will mention your giveaway on our blog on Monday. I will let you know when it is posted.

Mermaid Debbie

Joyce said...

Favorite style would be beach retro.
Favorite items to shop for baking pans and tea pots.
Favorite theme is Flour/baking.
Favorite color is blue/green.

Claudia said...

Well - I love jewelry, pottery (McCoy) and vintage on Etsy and ebay. My favorite theme is roses, with birds coming in a close second - My favorite color is robins egg blue! My style seems to be evolving into shabby cottage. Love your pink cake carrier! Happy Pink Saturday!

♥Mimi♥ said...

What a l♥vely Pink Saturday blog entry. This is the one day of the week when I get to sit for a couple of hours and soak in my favorite color. Thanks for being a part of that day☺

Wishing you and yours a wonderful family weekend. I will be remembering my father who served in WWII, and praying for all of our military who are in harms' way.

Unknown said...

I didn't manage to come by last week and see your cake humidor, so I'm glad you're sharing it again this week. Have a great Memorial Day Weekend!

Lisa said...

Questions: I buy anything vintage or handmade on etsy and ebay. Theme: florals of animals (I like alot so it's hard to choose) Vintage?
I'm into everything but leaning to cottage with country.
Favorite Colors: Purple, sage green, pale yellow, robins egg blue!
Thanks for a giveaway!!
Happy Pink Saturday!
Hugs, Lisa

Lisa said...

Thanks for the great giveaway! I've added a post to appear tonight about your Pinkalicious cake carrier! Thanks!
Happy Pink Saturday!
Hugs, Lisa

Rebecca said...

Congrats on your 50 followers! That cake carrier is just tooooo yummy for words! I have been drooling over it since you posted about it before!
Here are my answers:
1. I love to buy on Etsy and Ebay: millinery flowers, vintage jewelry, bunnies, roses, ribbons/tinsel/buttons, vintage lace
2. Theme: I have different themes throughout my rooms: apples, roses, advertising memorabilia
3. shabby cottage, some prim
4. colors: pinks, reds, robin's egg blue, black

I am posting about this giveaway on my blog too sweetie. Come by and visit if you can.

Thanks for this most sweet and generous giveaway!!

Back Porch Blessings,
Rebecca

Lady Pamela said...

Hello LillySue,
Nice to meet you. What a terrific giveaway. I have added a link to my blog.
1. Favorite things to shop for: home decor and craft supplies.
2. Favorite theme: cottage and roses
3. Favorite style: shabby cottage
4. Favorite color: white, cream and a touch of pink.
Wishing you success in your new shoppe.

Lynn said...

My answers are decorative items,grapes,cottage, and scarlet.
I had to do them first before I forgot what the questions were.
Congratulations on the success of your blog.

Beansieleigh said...

My favorite themes are farmyard, amish, birds, and roses. I have never been on/to Ebay, to be honest. I have always been shy to shop online, but times as they are, sometimes I think I SHOULD!.. If I was shopping on Ebay, I would most likely be looking for home decor, or jewelry. My favorite colors are ALL of them!.. I never could figure out an absolute favorite! I will tell you that I get frustrated that peach seems to be very difficult to find anymore. My favorite style of decorating?.. I would say country/shabby cottage. One thing's certain, my daughter makes fun at how I don't like "empty spaces"!! (0;

vickie said...

Oh Congrats to you and Happy Pink Saturday. What a wonderful giveaway.
Let's see, home decor, roses,shabby,cottage,pink, red and
shades of green and blue!

Elyse said...

hi lillysue, i just found your blog through debi.

i opened an etsy shop in december and totally enjoy it. now i will answer your questions.

1.) What are your favorite things to shop for on ebay and Etsy?
i like to look for shabby-cottage items, usually things that are small and uncommon. the customer service from sellers is always exceptional.

2.) What is your favorite theme? i am not so into themes but i guess i'd say roses or small floral prints.

3.) What is your favorite style?
cottage, beach, shabby, romantic

4.) What are your favorite colors? i love pale colors - pinks, blues, aquas, greens, yellows ...

i hope that helps. oh - one more etsy tip. i find that keeping what i sell small is nice because shipping can be a real factor and i try to keep all costs low.

happy weekend!

xo

Teresa @ Grammy Girlfriend said...

You have a beautiful blog...I have enjoyed my visit and will be back often.

Hope you will stop by my blog and read about little Maggie.
This is an urgent prayer need.
I have seen the power of prayer over and over in the blog world.
I have a button for anyone that would like to add it to their blog.

shelby said...

1.) What are your favorite things to shop for on ebay and Etsy? (gifts, signs, home decor, jewelry, original artsy items, etc...)
I shop for jewelry, craft supplies, hand made goodies
2.) What is your favorite theme? (chickens, cherries, birds, etc.....) Yep chickens, strawberries, barns
3.) What is your favorite style? ( farm house, shabby cottage, Victorian etc...) farm house for me
4.) What are your favorite colors? (I know you like pink, how about robins egg blue?) red, blues

Anonymous said...

Hi, Lilysue, I'm Holly! ♥

How sweet of you to give away your cake holder! You did a great job on it. If I win, I'll put it in my craft room which is done in pastels.

It's really thoughtful of you to want to sell something that we would all like!

1. Due to a limited budget, I don't get to shop on Etsy too often so I tend to go for the $10.00 and under items- whatever they might be! I guess I've bought mostly hand crafted original items.

2. Themes: Flowers of any type.

3. style: I have all styles mixed together in my home! I'm still trying to come up with a name for it! Let's see... country, beachy, kitchy, cottage chic. How's that? ☺

4. Colors: I *love* all pastel colors but my kitchen is bright red and yellow and my living room has dark blues. Again- I have a mixture!

I will do a post about your give away and I hope you can come visit me sometime!

koralee said...

Wow...50 followers..now thats something to celebrate...i cheered and yelled when i had 10!! I love your cake carrier what a lovely item to give away...etsy is my favorite ....i love bluebirds or any sweet bird...my style is a cross between shabby chic and paris french if that makes sense...i love just like you said Robin's egg blue...aqua..all sorts of blue and white together...with a bit of pink...
Thanks again and have a great rest of your weekend.

{Bellamere Cottage} said...

Oh look, your first comment is from that adorable Melly.....is she not just the SWEETEST??

I LOVE your name! How cute is LillySue? Darling!

Ok.........here we go, but only since you asked! :-)

1) tole trays
2) vintage floral
3) cottage
4) actually pink IS my favorite color, but robin egg blue is the SECOND!

Congrats on your 50th follower. I just love this whole blog thing. I wish I'd know how great it was, I'd have started a long time ago.

Blessings,
Spencer

Sandi said...

Congrats on your 50 followers! I just found your blog and it is so cute! Loving that cake carrier too!

My fav thing to shop for on Etsy and ebay is home or garden decor or paper items...Favorite theme is birds and favorite style is shabby french, favorite color right now is creams and whites.
Blessings!

Melissa/Piney Rose said...

Congrats! And your daughter is a real beauty. I have announced your giveaway on my blog.

1. I love inspiration packets or things to create with on Etsy.
2. Birds.
3. Cottage Style.
4. Roses theme.
5. Red and robin's egg blue.

Char said...

congratulations on your 50th. Your daughter is beautiful and what a fantastic give a way. happy pink saturday, Char

The Pink Rose Cottage said...

Great giveaway!

1. Favorite things to shop for: vintage tablecloths

2. Favorite theme: pink roses

3. Favorite style: shabby cottage

4. Favorite color: sorry, but it's pink! Although I'm really starting to love violet and French Blue too!

Anyhow, congrats on your 50th follower. I think your daughter has an awesome name!

~Holly

Caroline said...

Congrats!..My favorite thing to search for online is vintage home decor (currently on the search for vintage metal canisters), favorite theme is roses and fave colors are white and pink and I just love anything shabby chic!

Caroline said...

I've blogged about it too...not that I really wanted to share this fab giveaway!!

Feesdack Fantasy said...

1) home decor
2) roses
3) cottage romantic chic
4) pink & green, period

Congrats on your 50th ... what a lovely giveaway. TY for sharing with us. Very lovely blog.
TTFN ~ Marydon

Kiwifruit-Shiree said...

Congrats on all your followers - well done!
I am not really familiar with E-bay, but some day I guess I should be, vintage is growing on me, so is a little shabby, but just a little... love pinks, lemons, crisp fresh yellows and minty greens...
have fun! Shiree

sparkled*life said...

OK I hope I remember everything...
1. My favorite thing to shop for IDK it just depends on what I am hunting for right now it is a really cute pair of boots :)

2. Favorite theme....Chickens in the fall lots of cute rabbits and shabby cottage look in the spring and summer

3. Favorite color I love green as far as what I tend to pick in anything. For clothes I always pick black. For the home I always pick red :) I am weird I know!

Diane Shiffer said...

oh my gracious me! i almost never enter give away's but... be still my heart... i must at least try for that adorable cake carrier. i've wanted one like this for positively ages! now, for the questions:
1. vintage patterns and sewing notions. also i go on to look at old aprons, though i rarely buy them.
2. favorite theme... hmm, i honestly don't know that i have one. maybe babies, or children?
3. and don't know that i have a specific favorite decorating style either. i like victorian,like cottage and like depression era things as well. does eclectic count? hehehe
4. robin's egg blue is a big favorite aas well as pale green (i like to call it jadeite green, after my fave type of dishes)

and if i become follower number 51 will that buy me an extra chance to win;)

thanks for the fun contest♥

Susie Jefferson said...

Congratulations on your 50th follower, and what a great giveaway. I won't enter (being in the UK, and the postal service being what it is - I'd end up with shards). But lucky you, whoever gets it! Happy Pink Saturday (I know I'm late, but there are SO many blogs to try and visit now ...)

Melinda said...

Hi LillySue...What a beautiful giveaway!!
Well, first of all, I love to shop on ebay for home decor: bedding, throw pillows, lamps and vintage collectables!
My favorite theme is roses.
My favorire colors are pink and aqua.
I love shabby chic/cottage!!

I will be posting a link on my blog!!

Twyla and Lindsey said...

Congratulations! You have more than 50 followers now! Let's see, my favorite thing to shop for on etsy are vintage items and original art. My favorite style is somewhere between farm house and shabby cottage. My favorite color is blue and my favorite theme is kitchen items. Thank you for your very generous give away! Have a nice day. Twyla

Katie said...

My favorite thing to shop for on Etsy is jewlery or kids toys like felt food. My favorite themes are fruit, especially lemons in the kitchen. Congrats on 50!

~Katie said...

Hey LillySue..Were you on the show your home Friday this week? I always try to find you but I couldn't this week. :( Anyhow, though I would say HI and that I would LOVE to win that cute cake plate. I need one of those! :)

Ok, here goes...

1.) What are your favorite things to shop for on ebay and Etsy?
-Children's clothes and shoes, My clothes and shoes, decore for my house
2.) What is your favorite theme?
- I am not a theme person. I would say I like simple. I love Pottery Barn!
3.) What is your favorite style?
- Simple, clean, classic. I like COLOR but I also like black and white. I guess I would say I am more on the CLASSIC to MODERN edge.
4.) What are your favorite colors?
- I love pinks and browns together, as you can tell on my blog.. haha. I also like blues and greens. I guess it just depends on how I am using the color. I love yellow.

Fun questions! Hope all is well in your blog world! :)
-Katie

Kris said...

Hi LillySue,

Congrats on 50 friendly followers! Thanks so much for offering the giveaway. I'll post about it on my sidebar. You have a wonderful blog and I'm sure you'll do well on Etsy.

My favorite decorating colors are aqua blue, pink, red and yellow. :) what a combo.
I buy vintage and unique artsy items on Etsy.
My decorating style is vintage shabby.

Kris

Pieceful Bits said...

Congrats on 50 Followers! Just love blogland.
I am in love with that cake carrier.
I mostly purchase supplies on Ebay.
My favorite theme is cupcakes.
I love whimsical & shabby chic.
My favorite colors are pink, aqua, & pale yellow.
Thanks for the chance
(~~)
Julie

A Southern Rose said...

Congrats on your 50 bloggers! Now I see that you have 60 and I'm gonna make that 61! LOL
I love meeting new friends on here! This is my first time to your blog and I love it. I would like for you to come by and vsit my blog when you can. (A Southern Rose.) To answer your questions...when I go to ebay I'm usually looking for anything Shabby Chic or Vintage (dishes,baby planters,toys, etc.) My favorite theme is 'Roses' My favorite colors are pink, peach, light blue,really any pastel color. I love your cake plate! Please put me in the drawing!

Hugs,
Lee Laurie

Sandi said...

WOW what an amazing giveaway! I love to shop etsy and ebay for vintage paper ephemera. My favorite theme is "shabby" and I love french cottage or cottage chic. My favorite colors.....hmmmmm...white and cream , very light green and pink. Aldo french style colors. Such a mixture I know! LOL Thanks for the giveaway and a chance to win!
Blessings~

Deb said...

Congratulations on your 50 follower! Your pink cake carrier is fabulous!
To answer your ?'s
1) I've never bought anything on ebay or etsy
2)My favourite theme is birds
3) Favourite style is country
4) Favourite colours are earthtones.

Chiki Cottage said...

Hey! Congrats on your 50th follower! Awesome! Maybe Ill be your 51st...wink wink.
Ok I love this giveaway so Im not only going to cross my fingers but my toes and my sons toes just cuz hes my good luck charm!! LOL
1. I like etsy the best! I have certain buyers I buy from often!
2. I have chickens in my kitchen. So I guess I like chickens.
3. Ok this one is hard because I have a mix of styles. I have some shabby chic and some farm. I recently noticed I even have some French theme going on. I think I just put anything I love in my home no matter what style.
4. Pink, Egg Blue, Light purple, Light Green, Gold!

tracy said...

Hello LillySue
I found your most delighful, pretty blog on Plum Bush Cottage. I enjoyed reading every ones posts for winning that lovely cake carrier. Congratulations on your 50th follower, I think its sweet that it was your daughter who became your 50th follower.
Please sign me up for your draw.
1-unusual dishes, linens, books.
2-Egales are most prominant theme in my house , my favorite is any thing Italian, and flowers.
3-Shabby cottage.
4-Yes of course pink, but yellow is my all time favorite.
Thanx, I enjoyed my self...I'll visit again, add me to your followers.

SueLovesCherries said...

What a stunning carrier! I can't believe you'd let go of that.

On eBay I like to shop for vintage stuff - tin canisters, gardening, figurines, etc.

My favorite theme is cherries, and anything vintage red!

My style is "cluttered cottage", lol!

And, of course, my fave color is red! I also like yellow and pink (my maiden name is Pink!).

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ImagiMeri said...

Hi, I want to be entered, so here are my answers.

1.) Occupied Japan figurines, vintage pull-toys, home decor, and craft supplies
2.) Vintage valentines, Christmas or any other holiday cards, as well as greeting cards for children. Graphics from the 20's, 30's & 40's.
3.) Shabby cottage, vintage 30's & 40's.
4.) Green, vintage pinks, blues, yellows, etc.

For my second chance, I signed up as a follower and I've posted your giveaway on my blog: http://www.imagimeris.blogspot.com.

Thank you for this lovely giveaway.

Meri

Unknown said...

Dear LillySue, I am a friend of Meri Wiley. Be sure and give her two extra chances! What a lovely blog you have. I purchase a lot of things from Etsy to support my Dear Friends. If it is cute, it's in my shopping bag! I am a Pink Girl on occasions of romantic holidays. I love the cheeriness of red and yellow and blue. Crafted letter signs would be perfect for me! Such a lovely and inspiring home you have. I look forward to returning again! Elizabeth