11 days of giveaways, announcing the winners!

Wow! What fun hosting 11 days of giveaways has been. Partnering with such amazing giveaway hosts has been such a treat. Thank you all.. what an amazing celebration.


I hosted the giveaways to celebrate my blog turning one today. I really can't believe I have put together 744 posts,I have made a whole bunch of new friends and have I loved every day of it.

There were alot of entries for the giveaways, and my official draw was done by Kevin and I.. "honey, pick a number between 1 and ____ " And he did. So I counted and counted and recounted, and here are the winners..

Day 1 Emerson Made, congratulations to bows & sparrows who said
"I want the fabulous folks behind Emersonmade to adopt me. Seriously - I've already asked them to. Of course, winning this clutch would be a nice prize, too. "

Day 2 Mariska Meijers, congratulations to Jules of the diversion project who said "mariska's work is gorg, and she's such a lovely chick too. just saw her holland set over at her blog, looks fabulous! jx "

Day 3 Janis Nicolay photography, congratulations to Shannon @ what's up whimsy who said "
It's so hard to choose!! But I would either choose Pink or Bunch of Pretty 3. "

Shannon, you decide and let me know!

Day 4 The Cross Decor and Design, congratulations to Sue from the zhush who left her comment on facebook saying "Wow Sarah...the hits just keep on coming with these giveaways...each one is just gorgeous, which doesn't surprise me one bit coming from you!"

aww.. thanks Sue

Day 5 Lisa Roy Handbags,

congratulations to Lynda at Happenstance Home who said "I already follow both of your beautiful blogs! I love the zebra iPhone cover! It's fantastic!

Day 6 Alice Lane Home Collection, congratulations to Carolina Postcard

who said" So glad to know about this store! And I love that rounded stool. Hmm, maybe a splurge for my nursery? Thanks "

Day 7 Rikshaw Design, congratulations to Paula of Two Ellie who said "oh my you know I LOVE it all! a small kurta is so on my wish list. "

Day 8, EIO A Kids Store with Tamara Taggart, congratulations to Cara of Lilac and Grey
who said"Oh This would be a great gift for my beautiful sister and brother-in-law who are expecting their first baby in October!I am following both of you :)"

Day 9 Pillow Mint, congratulations to Mary at JPM Design who said "My bedroom would thank you if I win!! I have been on the hunt for two pillows for a while but have yet to find something that I like, these however would be perfect! Thanks for the chance to win."

Day 10 Veritables Decor, part 1, congratulations to Rachel of Girl Learning Along the Way

who said "
Beautiful store - gorgeous lighting!!You are hosting the best giveaways! I am keeping my fingers crossed that I will win!"

You did! You won the gorgeous coasters!

and part 2 to Melanie of Scout- A moms guide to stylish living who said "And We adore green glassware too! "

Day 11 Tracery Interiors,

congratulations to Megan at Daly Designs who said "oh yes please. :) Great pillow.

LOVE the kitchen too. So Beautiful. You just can't beat a White Kitchen with dark wood floors. My fave! "

Thank you for celebrating with me!
If all winners could please contact me at sswanson@gdihockey.com with your full name +mailing address. Thanks!

It's also our ( Kevin + I ) 7th wedding anniversary today. Happy Anniversary honey.. I really couldn't ask for a better husband, daddy and friend. He spoiled me today.. I'll share soon. xo

and, I just might share some wedding pic's this week....