Tuesday, May 13, 2008

Sign Up for the 2nd Annual Cottage Charm Give Away Day - May 31, 2008

May 30, 11 PM UPDATE: Thanks to everyone that participated in the 2nd Annual Cottage Charm Giveaway! Your offerings were all amazing and so very generous and I hope everyone had fun! As of right now, I'm no longer updating the giveaway participant list. Feel free to draw names for your giveaways as early or as late as you like on May 31st. Congratulations (in advance) to all 54 winners!



(Click here or scroll down to view the "Cottage Charm Give Away" Participant List - Updated Daily Until 11 PM Central on May 30th, 2008)

Last year I thought it would be fun to host a 'blogwide' cottage themed giveaway so that's exactly what we did! We had over 40 participants to offer giveaways on their blogs and many, many more to sign up for the various giveaways. It was so much fun! It was also a great way to discover new cottage, romantic, and vintage oriented blogs (aren't we always on the lookout for those?). I was asked last year if I planned to host another thisyear and I said that I would love to - and guess what?! It's May and time for the 2nd Annual Cottage Charm Giveaway! This year's blogwide drawing will by on May 31st, 2008, so you still have a couple of weeks to post your giveaways. Here is how it works:

It's simple. You have until Friday, May 30th, 2008 to post your "Cottage Charm" giveaway offering on your site. Then let me know so that I can link to your giveaway right here in this entry. Remember, people respond well to photos and good item descriptions. Encourage your readers to enter their names (on your site) for a drawing (by you) to win your charming cottage themed giveaway. To keep things simple, you choose your own sign up and drawing methods, how many cottage charm giveaways to offer, shipping details, etc., ...I'm just getting the ball rolling here:)

Use your own definition of "Cottage Charm" for this giveaway- the possibilities are endless! You can give away books, your own crafts, thrift store finds, new items, yummy treats, recipes, vintage goodies...goodness, I could go on forever! Just have fun with it! Here is what I offered last year and also check out what everyone else gave away. Again, so much fun!

At some point on Saturday, May 31, everyone participating will hopefully be able to post on their blog the winners of their giveaways after randomly drawing a name (or names depending on if they have more than one giveaway). So the more participants (givers and receivers!), the better! Hopefully everyone has plenty of time to come up with something special to give to their readers.

How to Participate:
All that I ask is that you:
(1)let me know when your giveaway item is listed on your site by posting a comment with your giveaway link right under this post. You are encouraged to describe your giveaway and post photos if at all possible (more folks tend to sign up when they can see what they may be winning). Please only post the link to your giveaway post. We don't want readers to have to go searching for it. I will begin composing a list of giveaway links as they are added to this entry.

and

(2)Please link back to this post so that others may have an opportunity to learn about and participate in this giveaway. You can just copy and paste the coding (below) to your giveaway post or preferably somewhere on the right or left side of your blog. If you prefer a text link, that's ok, too:)

CODE to add to your site:

<a href="http://owcl.blogspot.com/2008/05/sign-up-for-2nd-annual-cottage-charm.html"><img border="0" src="http://www.onewomanslife.com/giveawaybanner.gif"></a>



After you've created your giveaway offering post and have added a link back to this page, I'll add your giveaway link to the list right here in this entry so that more folks will find you and your fabulous giveaway. If you know you're going to participate but aren't yet ready to write about or post photos of your giveaway, please feel free to first go ahead and add the Cottage Charm banner code or link to your blog so that we can quickly get the word out. Thanks so much!

By the way, I will add links to this page and to the right hand column of my site right up until 11 pm, Central time on May 30th. But hopefully you'll have your item(s) listed well before then.

If you have any questions, please feel free to email me.

Please remember, I would like to only add the link to your actual giveaway post containing instructions, descriptions and/or photos of what you are giving away. This will cut down on confusion when readers are looking for what you are offering.

I'm still thinking about what my giveaway will be this year...I have so much extra stuff around here now - I wish I could give it all away!!!


"2nd Annual Cottage Charm Give Away - 2008" Participant List - To Be Updated until 11 PM Central on May 30th



***View photo album of all giveaway items***

1) My Romantic Home
2) Cider Antiques
3) A Cottage Industry
4) An Enchanted Cottage - Giveaway #1
5) Vintage Vavoom
6) Cottage in the Making
7) The Twice Remembered Cottage - Giveaway #1 (for other giveaway hostesses only)
8) The Twice Remembered Cottage - Giveaway #2 (for everyone!)
9) 'Tis DesignWorks Originals
10) A Lovely Thing
11) An Enchanted Cottage - Giveaway #2
12) Land of Nod Studio
13) Pink and Polka Dot
14) Home Again Vintage Treasures
15) Eye-dyllic
16) Karla's Cottage
17) Oatmeal and Whimsy
18) Fabric, Paper, Thread
19) Digi Scribbles
20) Bailiwick Designs
21) Ribbonwood Cottage
22) Cottage Magpie
23) Herbgirl of Calendula Court
24) Pictures, Pots, and Pens
25) Tales from an O.C. Cottage
26) Part-time Gardener
27) Beth Lientz
28) Faerie Window
29) My So Called Junky Life
30)A Secondhand Rose
31)Thoughts from an Evil Overlord
32)The Rose Cottage
33)Uniquely Yours
34)French Poppy
35)The Rustic Cottage
36)The Little Things
37)Bits of Wool
38)Mountain Meadows
39)Little Shack Out Back
40)Crafty Dad
41)B B in a Box
42)Forever and Ever House
43)Burgeon
44)Dreams Intertwined
45)Niesz Vintage Home and Fabric
46)The Come Home Cottage
47)Decor to Adore
48)Cherished Vintage
49)Speckled Egg
50)Coasting Along
51)Tutus and Tippy Toes
52)The Rat's Pajamas
53)CupcakeDD
54)Brookside Cottage
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Posted by Kim @ Twice Remembered at 10:50 AM  

Categories: cottage, cottage giveaway

90 comments:

Cindy said...

I'm participating! http://romantichome.blogspot.com/2008/05/cottage-charm-giveaway.html

11:52 AM
Kim @ Twice Remembered said...

Thanks, Cindy! I've got you added! Thanks for helping to spread the word!

12:47 PM
Robin said...

Oh wow! I found out about if from Cindy's blog! I want to participate but will have to come up with something! Please enter me in your drawing...I'll come back by here on Saturday to link up and tell you what my giveaway is!

9:00 PM
Anonymous said...

I'm Wendy, new to the website, please incluse me in your giveaway! Thanks!

11:19 PM
Michele said...

I think this is such a cool idea that you are doing!! I saw your link through Cindy's blog!!

My email is:

Luvkittysmeowmail@gmail.com

1:54 AM
Joanne said...

This sounds like so much fun!! I am so new to blogging (like maybe 2 weeks). Who wouldn't love to receive a surprise gift in the mail? Please include me also. Thanks so much - Joanne

8:05 AM
Joanne said...

This sounds like so much fun. I am so new to blogging (like only 2 weeks now). Please include me in your giveaway. Who doesn't like a surprise gift coming your way? Joanne

8:05 AM
Anonymous said...

I love this idea! I, as others, found you through Cindy.
My email: homewithhospitality@yahoo.com
Thanks! Debbie

9:38 AM
Karen ~ Cider Antiques said...

Karen at ciderantiques is participating :)

The link to my cottage charm giveaway is,

http://ciderantiques.blogspot.com/2008/05/ciderantiques-cottage-charm-giveaway.html

12:02 PM
Karen ~ Cider Antiques said...

Hi again, if my link does not work I am at

www.ciderantiques.blogspot.com

and my giveaway details are found in the May 15, 2008 post.

Karen at Ciderantiques

12:06 PM
Kim @ Twice Remembered said...

I've got you added, Karen! Thanks *so* much! The more the merrier!

12:12 PM
Mario and Amy Andreani said...

Thank you so much for your kind comment! We love old homes with a cottage look. Our home was built in 1937 so it needed some love but we are having fun with it! I fell in love with the work you did in your kitchen! I love the idea you had to cover your popcorn ceiling with the planks. And the red is great on your cabinets! We are working on our kitchen remodel slowly!! I am so excited I found your blog I have been reading your older posts! You have a lot of good ideas without breaking the bank, I like that! Have a good week! Thanks for sharing!

Amy

5:20 PM
A Lovely Thing said...

How fun! Let me go through my gift bin (I really do have a gift bin) and see what I can find to give away, too!

Newbie questions: Is there a set value for the gifts that you try to shoot for? How do you pick a winner?

8:18 PM
Kim @ Twice Remembered said...

Thanks, A Lovely Little Thing! No, there is no set value on what you give...everyone is free to give as little or as much as they like! No rules! You can decide how you pick a winner - names in a hat, a computer program that randomly chooses a name or number, or just whatever! Thanks again!

8:24 PM
Anonymous said...

Love the thoughts on your site. Count me in.

10:47 AM
Anonymous said...

Hi Kim - what a graet idea! Here is a link to my first giveaway, "Cottage by the Sea." I've put the banner on my blog as well!

http://anenchantedcottage.blogspot.com/2008/05/cottage-charm-giveaway1-cottage-by-sea.html

Thanks so much!...Donna

9:57 PM
Joanne Kennedy said...

I'm in http://cottageinthemaking.blogspot.com/2008/05/give-away-with-catch.html

10:18 PM
Kelly said...

I would also like to participate in this give away!

http://vintagevavoom.blogspot.com/2008/05/cottage-charm-give-away.html

Thanks!!

Kelli

10:35 PM
Angela @ Cottage Magpie said...

I'm in again! Now I just have to find something to give away! :-)
~Angela :-)

11:32 PM
Kim @ Twice Remembered said...

WooHoo! Lots of folks jumping in here...how wonderful!

11:47 PM
Joanne Kennedy said...

I did add the banner. It's in a post I did today though. Is that ok? http://cottageinthemaking.blogspot.com/

Thank you so much for doing this. It's so much fun.

Joanne

12:05 AM
Kim @ Twice Remembered said...

I found it, Joanne - I missed it the first time around! I'm sorry about that! Thank you so much for joining in!

12:09 AM
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7:49 PM
Nancy said...

Hi Kim...I am participating and have just posted my giveaway on my blog...

http://tisdesignworksoriginals.blogspot.com

The post is dated...Saturday, May 17th, 2008

Thank-you so much for doing this...
Nancy

8:40 PM
Kim @ Twice Remembered said...

Thank you, Nancy! I have you all set up now!

8:56 PM
Anonymous said...

Hi Kim! I've now got my second giveaway posted the "Cottage Garden" collection. Here is a direct link to that post:

http://anenchantedcottage.blogspot.com/2008/05/cottage-charm-giveaway2-cottage-garden.html

Thanks so much!...Donna

1:49 AM
Sandra said...

Oh my this is great. Count me in. Sandra Esperanza

9:48 AM
landofnodstudios said...

Hi My friend Karen-ciderantiques told me I would have so much fun participating in this giveaway so here I am joining my first giveaway. my Link is

http://beaqrhavenbears.blogspot.com/2008/05/rust-and-rhinestonescottage-charm.html

Thanks this is going to be a blast
Deborah

10:45 AM
Kristi~The Slipcover Girl said...

Kim, I wanted to let you know I'm participating! Oh, and please enter me in your drawing also. Thanks!

http://pinkandpolkadot.blogspot.com/2008/05/cottage-charm-giveaway.html

11:01 AM
pedalpower said...

I just posted my giveaway...this will be my first one!
http://gardenjunk.blogspot.com/2008/05/cottage-charm-giveaway.html

2:48 PM
Unknown said...

Wow, I can see that you're one step ahead of me! I frantically tried to get it all done before I had visitors—but then again we all know how enthusiastic we ladies get over Giveaways! Yes, I am participating and I purchased the items today online. This is great fun! Thanks for extending the invitation to participate in this way!!!

Best Blessings, KJ

5:55 PM
karlascottage.typepad.com said...

Thanks for hosting this giveaway again! I met a lot of nice people last year through this and hope to again this year.

I am giving away a Cottage Style birdhouse decked out with vintage wallpaper, old jewelry and millinery flowers.

It is on this post:

http://karlascottage.typepad.com/karlascottage/2008/05/hats-and-papers.html

Thanks!

5:56 PM
Gayla said...

I am participating, too... Here is a link to my post with explanation of my prizes... I will get my photo posted either today or tomorrow... I love your blog.

http://oatmealandwhimsy.blogspot.com/2008/05/cottage-charm-giveaway.html

11:27 AM
Gayla said...

Also I'm signing up for your wonderful contest...

Savannah@cvalley.net

11:28 AM
Lorrie said...

I'm signing up to participate as well. My post is up at
http://fabricpaperthread.blogspot.com/2008/05/cottage-charm-giveaway.html

What fun!

Lorrie

12:07 PM
Anonymous said...

Hi Kim, I would like to join in the fun this year. Here is the link to my post:
http://digiscribbles.typepad.com/digi_scribbles/2008/05/2nd-annual-cott.html

Hugs,

~Betty Jo~

1:17 PM
BailiwickStudio said...

I've got a cottage giveaway going now...

http://bailiwickdesigns.typepad.com/my_weblog/

Thanks for adding me! ::Jill

3:04 PM
Ribbonwood Cottage said...

I am participating and having a giveaway that is going to have a rooster/chicken theme. Thank you for stirring up all this fun. I am new to blogging and absolutely loving this! It is wonderful.I will post my picture of giveaway items tonite. I have already posted your little gadget on the top side of my blog
Thank you. Debbie/Calif
ribbonwoodcottage.blogspot.com

2:11 PM
Angela @ Cottage Magpie said...

Okay, I've got my post up: http://cottagemagpie.com/decorating/giveaways/cottage-charm-give-2008.html
And did you get my e-mail about your living room?
You rock for doing this again!
~Angela

4:53 PM
Herbgirl said...

What a job this must be for you! Thanks so much!!!! Here is my link http://herbgirl1.blogspot.com/2008/05/cottage-charm-giveaway.html

5:11 PM
Deborah aka Miss Bee said...

Hi Kim! I'm hosting a Cottage Charm Giveaway!

http://picturespotspens.blogspot.com/2008/05/too-much-fun-to-miss.html

Deborah

10:00 PM
{oc cottage} said...

We are in!
http://talesfromanoccottage.blogspot.com/2008/05/cottage-charm-give-away-sisters-are-in.html


M ^..^

10:28 PM
Ribbonwood Cottage said...

Hi I have posted pictures of the rooster items I will be giving away! Come take a look and I wish you the best!!!!
Debbie
ribbonwoodcottage.blogspot.com

8:50 AM
Anonymous said...

I found out about this site from Angela at Cottage Magpie. Count me in!

3:12 PM
Part-time Gardener said...

I would also like to participate in the giveaway! Great Idea!
http://part-timegardener.blogspot.com/2008/05/second-annual-cottage-giveaway-seeds.html

4:58 PM
Anonymous said...

Great place, I always feel welcome.
margiecooper@msn.com

7:09 PM
Anonymous said...

What a lovely idea! Please enter me in the fun giveaway. Yay!

7:50 PM
Lori said...

hi:) i am playing too! here is the link to my post:
http://faeriewindow.blogspot.com/2008/05/cottage-charm-giveaway.html
thanks for hosting this super fun event!!!

9:07 AM
Diane Mars said...

Wow what a fun idea I found out about this from Lori, I would love to enter your give-away, please enter me in your contest (:
Hugs, Diane

10:25 AM
Sarah said...

I am participating! Please add my blog to the list....

http://mysocalledjunkylife.blogspot.com/2008/05/i-am-participating-in-2nd-annual.html

Thanks! Sarah

6:34 PM
Secondhandrose said...

Hi, I would like to join with my own giveaway. Here is my link. http://secondhand-rose.blogspot.com/

Thanks Kim,

Karen

6:36 PM
Unknown said...

I am excited to participate in my first giveaway!
http://ebogie.blogspot.com/2008/05/cottage-charm-giveaway.html

6:28 AM
Lynn said...

Hi Kim,
Thank you so much for hosting this giveaway, great idea :)
I just posted mine, wish I had found out sooner but there is still a week, so here is my link
http://therosecottage.blogspot.com/2008/05/cottage-charm-giveaway.html

Lynn

7:46 AM
Anonymous said...

Hi Kim,

Thank you for doing this give away! Here is my entry.

http://teresaksheeley.typepad.com/my_weblog/2008/05/cottage-charm-give-away.html

Teresa
xx

6:35 PM
Kay-The Rustic Cottage said...

I'm participating. http://therusticcottage.blogspot.com/2008/05/2nd-annual-cottage-charm-giveaway.html

9:53 PM
Anonymous said...

HI THERE: First time to your Blog
but it wont be my last.Please sign me up Thank You Linda

10:05 PM
littlethings1 said...

I just added my Cottage Charm Giveaway...here is the link !!

http://ltthings.blogspot.com/2008/05/cottage-charm-give-way.html

thank you so much !
Eunice

5:37 PM
Unknown said...

Hi Kim,
Thank you so much for doing this. I have successfully added your logo and a link to my site, as well as posted about my giveaway.
What fun...and such a terrific way to meet new bloggers, I love it!!

Here is a link to the Cottage Charm Giveaway post from my blog:
http://bitsofwool.blogspot.com/2008/05/cottage-charm-giveaway.html

Looking forward to checking out all of these blogs.

Trudy in a very late, Peterborough ON

11:08 PM
Cherry Pfau said...

Found your site by accident, but so glad I did. Please enter me in your fun give away.

6:49 AM
Sleepy Hollow Craft Company said...

Hello! Please enter me in your giveaway drawing~ I am so glad I checked your blog~ what a neat idea!!!
~Jenelle sleepyhollowcrafts@hotmail.com

7:27 AM
Anonymous said...

I am in the middle of packing to move and most of my goodies are packed away. However, maybe I can participate next year! I have put a banner on my blog so that others can enter to win such wonderful treats.

Robin/Southern Bella

9:28 AM
Anonymous said...

Thank you soooooooooo much, Kim!!!
I just posted my Give Away items, with your logo link, and much appreciation for you having inspired me to get going on my first give away!!!! This is awesome!

Here's my link . . ..

http://mountainmeadows.blogspot.com/2008/05/blog-post.html

12:35 PM
Anonymous said...

Count me in! I have placed your banner/widget on my blog. I will come up with some great giveaway items and be back with the link.

This is the greatest idea! Thanks.

2:18 PM
Jalal said...

I hope I am doing this right!!!! I am SUCH a newbie dork but I would love to join the fun.THANKS!http://littleshackoutback.blogspot.com/2008/05/give-away.html

3:44 PM
Anonymous said...

Okay, I'm back. Here's the link to my giveaway post:

http://craftydad.typepad.com/crafty_dad/2008/05/its-giveaway-time.html

8:05 PM
mrsmorris said...

Hi there ~

Please sign me up! I have a snow dog set to drawer the winner, and here is my link:

http://mrsmorrisart.blogspot.com/

Thanks :)

Kim

3:51 AM
Unknown said...

I'd love to be included in your draw - I can't sign up for a giveaway as I'm working on one for my 400th post in a week or two's time though

10:08 AM
Jill -Forever and Ever House said...

I'm participating! Thanks so much for organizing this! Here is my link: http://foreverandeverhouse.blogspot.com/2008/05/cottage-charm-giveaway.html

10:49 AM
Sarah Taylor said...

Hi Kim! I just found your blog today...what a treasure! I'm looking forward to reading more! Here's the link to my first giveaway!
http://burgeonbloomlife.blogspot.com/2008/05/my-first-giveaway.html
Thanks!
Sarah

10:52 AM
Heidi said...

This is such a fun idea! Gald to have found you in time to add a give-away to my blog! Thanks so much! - Heidi

http://dreamsintertwined.blogspot.com/2008/05/kim-at-twice-remembered-cottage-is.html

11:32 AM
Niesz Vintage Home said...

Hi Kim,
I'm participating again this year.

Here's my link...
http://nieszvintagefabric.blogspot.com/2008/05/2nd-annual-cottage-charm-giveaway-day.html

Thanks! It was alot of fun last year.
Kimberly :)

5:28 PM
Anonymous said...

Please enter me in your give away drawing. I would love to win, and thank so much for doing such a wonderful thing!
Barbara Watkins
barbaragail@charter.net

10:44 PM
Anonymous said...

Hi, This is my first time here and I am excited about the opportunity to own such a lovely pillow. Please include me in your giveaway.
Thank you kindly

3:05 AM
Anonymous said...

The Come Home Cottage is very happy to join in! I am making a piece of stained glass special for this giveaway!

http://comehomecottage.blogspot.com/2008/05/cottage-charm-giveaway.html

8:48 AM
Donna said...

Please add me to the drawing! I love your stuff and thank you for hosting this! It is wonderful!

10:48 AM
Decor To Adore said...

Hello I am participating.

Stop on by!

http://decortoadore.blogspot.com/2008/05/another-fabulous-give-away.html

11:38 AM
Gigi said...

Thanks so much for doing this. I've found many wonderful sites through this giveaway!

2:31 PM
cherished*vintage said...

Hi Kim! I'm joining in. Here is the link to my giveaway.
http://cherishedvintage.blogspot.com/2008/05/cottage-charm-giveaway.html
Thanks for hosting!
-Karoline

3:49 PM
Anonymous said...

Hi Kim,
I just found this site and all the other wonderful ones from an article in Romantic Homes that had many fascinating links. I'm not very computer savvy, but am learning. Please sign me up for your give away and count me as a regular visitor. Thanks!
Corky in Houston

9:50 PM
Anonymous said...

My first time visiting your blog.
I have already bookmarked it as it looks like one I would like to visit on a regular basis.
Louise

10:01 AM
Heather - Speckled Egg said...

Hi!!!
I'm realllly late, but I just posted a giveaway on my blog too.

Here's the link:
http://speckled-egg.blogspot.com/2008/05/cottage-charm-giveaway.html

Thank you so much for puttin all of this together!!
:) Heather

10:51 AM
Heather - Speckled Egg said...

Yikes!
It looks like the whole link didn't show up in my last post.

Here is the link to my blog, the giveaway is the most recent post:
www.speckled-egg.blogspot.com

Thanks again!

10:55 AM
Janelle said...

Better late than never, right?

http://jscrappy.blogspot.com/

12:22 PM
Wanda said...

I decided to help make it 60 give aways. Here is the link to my site: http://wandamai.blogspot.com/2008/05/2nd-annual-cottage-charm-give-away-day.html Sorry I was a last minute participant and I hope at least one person stops by my site. :)

5:19 PM
Unknown said...

Another last minute entry!!!
http://cupcakedd.blogspot.com/2008/05/2nd-annual-cottage-charm-give-away-day.html

6:44 PM
Anonymous said...

Thank you for hosting this giveaway...it is a great way to see new blogs and creative people.

12:48 PM
Classics and Country said...

What a great blog you have. To bad I didn't make it in time to offer a giveaway. Next time..

1:36 AM
Birds of a Feather said...

hi kim ~ love your blog! i'm going to go back through your archives to catch up - i know all about renovating an old home, lol!
can't believ i missed this great giveaway you started, please keep me in mind for next year, i'd love to participate! (can you tell i don't get out in blogland much!) xo heidi

5:08 AM
Anonymous said...

What a great give-away! I just love reading the blogs.
Carolyn
angels@cfl.rr.com

8:38 PM
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