Saturday, December 24, 2011

Seaside Style, My Gift To You


Are you ready for some seaside style?  I know you are? Come and see what I've got for you!!!!


Owing to my new found passion for crafting, I've been trawling the net for a great book with fabulous ideas for Too Easy coastal crafting and I found one.  This gorgeous book, Seaside Style, by Andrea Spencer with wonderful photography by Spike Powell.  And guess what, I've bought an extra copy to give away to one of my readers as my Christmas present to you.  So here's the thing.  There are lots of you out there that read me every day.  I know, cause I can see you in the stats, but you're not following me and I'd like you to.  Although not a bit shy, I am a complete novice at self promotion, but that is about to change. 


 My Facebook page is a little lonely and so is Twitter, so if you are an existing follower I'd love you to friend me on Facebook and follow me on Twitter The links are in my side bar too. Leave me a separate comment that you've done this and each comment will increase your chances of winning the book.


Believe me, you want this book.  It has fabulous tutorials, like how to white wash your floor boards, to achieve that beachy look.


Divine coastal tablescaping ideas


Beautiful beachy vignettes

and wonderful ways with driftwood.


This competition will be open until 10 January 2012 and I am willing to ship anywhere on the planet.


And if that's not enough excitement.  Mr Beach House and I had our anniversary dinner this week.  We haven't been to dinner without the Beach House Brats for more than 3 years.  We didn't stop talking and  remembered why we married each other, even if it was a little bit like having dinner with Santa Claus.  He did apologise for not shaving and I relearned something that I'd forgotten, I drink faster than him.  As I have been on the wagon for three months, I suffered the next day.  Lets just say, I didn't get much done on Christmas eve eve!!!




And finally Merry Christmas to you dear reader, from all of us here at the Beach House. My very best wishes for a safe and Happy Holiday to you and your family.  I have loved taking this journey and without you, it would be no fun at all.  I plan to take a blogging break and will be back in the New Year.  


Ways to win this fabulous book
1. Become a new Follower

If you are already a follower:
2. Friend me on Facebook
3. Follow me on Twitter
4. Post about this giveaway on your blog.
You must leave me a separate comment each time you complete any of the above.



If you want to see what we are up to over the Christmas break have a look at twit pics in the side bar!!!

I have also updated the shots in my sidebar.  If you click on the shots they will lead you through to the associate story.
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77 comments :

  1. Wendy @HerBallistic GardenDecember 24, 2011 at 11:09 AM

    Happy Anniversary! Sorry you felt so bad the next day...that isn't good! You are so sweet, with the sweetest giveaways even! If you ever make it to Canada...come stay with us! I'd love to pick your brain! xo See you after Christmas! Happy happy Christmas! xo

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  2. Rosemary@villabarnesDecember 24, 2011 at 12:06 PM

    Merry Christmas Carolyn!!!

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  3. Cottage and BroomeDecember 24, 2011 at 1:06 PM

    Love the shell tree! Simple and beautiful! I am a follower, have a wonderful holiday, Laura

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  4. FelicityDecember 24, 2011 at 1:59 PM

    Best wishes for a fabulous Christmas to you and your family.
    Congratulations on not only your anniversary but sneaking away to enjoy some time together.

    I've popped your giveaway details on my sidebar and my fingers are definitely crossed to win this prize - it would be a truly wonderful belated Christmas present indeed.

    Loving your shell tree on the beach, if it's a sunny day here tomorrow, I'll be challenging the children to make their own version on Noosa Main Beach.

    Biggest of happy hugs,
    Felicity x

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  5. AnonymousDecember 24, 2011 at 2:35 PM

    I didn't realise I wasn't a follower. I read your blog religiously every day. The Sunday I discovered it I spent the whole day reading through all your old posts. Iam also on the Northern Beaches and relate so much to everything you say. By the way, your Too Easy Reindeer Cookies also work beautifully on cupcakes and were a big hit at a girlie lunch on Thursday! I am now a follower, but I had already 'Liked' you on Facebook months ago.

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  6. EffieDecember 24, 2011 at 5:35 PM

    Hello, I am a new follower and I love your blog!

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  7. EffieDecember 24, 2011 at 5:38 PM

    I am following you on facebook too.

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  8. EffieDecember 24, 2011 at 5:38 PM

    I am following you on twitter too (fengari1).
    Merry Christmas!

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  9. MumLittleDecember 24, 2011 at 10:38 PM

    I have followed you on Twitter, I am MumLittle AKA Hayley, Hi!

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  10. MumLittleDecember 24, 2011 at 10:40 PM

    I have been following your blog for a long time, I have liked you on Facebook :-)

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  11. MumLittleDecember 24, 2011 at 10:43 PM

    Happy Anniversary, your dinner sounds devine!

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  12. Pat@Back Porch MusingsDecember 25, 2011 at 4:01 AM

    Merry Christmas and Happy Anniversary, Carolyn!

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  13. Pat@Back Porch MusingsDecember 25, 2011 at 4:02 AM

    Friend on Facebook.:-)

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  14. Pat@Back Porch MusingsDecember 25, 2011 at 4:03 AM

    Following.

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  15. AnonymousDecember 25, 2011 at 4:51 AM

    Greetings from Southern California.

    Merry Christmas!

    I am your Newest Follower.

    God Bless & Have a Nice Day :-)

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  16. beachcomberDecember 25, 2011 at 8:27 AM

    hi carolyn, i have the same book but an older version with a different cover. it used to be called sea changes. i still love it have had it for ages. so i won't enter the giveaway.
    have a lovely day!
    x

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  17. Mary PrestonDecember 25, 2011 at 9:02 AM

    Merry Christmas!!

    New follower: Mary Preston

    marypres(AT)gmail(DOT)com

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  18. Mary PrestonDecember 25, 2011 at 9:02 AM

    FB: Mary Preston

    marypres(AT)gmail(DOT)com

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  19. SuzDecember 25, 2011 at 10:37 AM

    Merry Christmas to you and your family! Have a wonderful new year!

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  20. nicola December 25, 2011 at 7:03 PM

    i will follow, where are we off to? france? i'll come!!!

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  21. AnonymousDecember 26, 2011 at 8:44 AM

    Hello Carolyn

    Your Question? What's the secret to having over 3000 followers and 197 comments. I'd love to know?

    No secret... I just add myself to follow a lot of blogs and even if they don't follow back... I still follow them :-)

    As far as comments... I'm not sure why people like to comment on my blog posts? But they do :-)

    Thank You for Following My Blog and your comment.

    God bless and have a Great Week :-)

    ~Ron

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  22. AriadneDecember 26, 2011 at 9:12 AM

    A great book, I 'd love to win this! I have become a follower! Merry Christmas!AriadnefromGreece!
    ariadnesky@hotmail.com

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  23. UnknownDecember 26, 2011 at 9:46 AM

    Hi Carolyn,
    Thanks for visiting me and inviting me to your blog, I am now following, hope you will come over and follow me back.

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  24. MelissaDecember 26, 2011 at 12:51 PM

    G'day C-it is soo lovely to be back on the beaches!!!
    Happy Christmas to you & the Beach House crew!
    Love your shell tree...& love that book of inspiration-just what I need as I start decorating our little Manly Beach house this week!
    Glad you liked my Xmas tree-I've had that in storage for 3years& was so happy to find it next to my stash of shells & coral!!
    Melissa -miss sew& so x

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  25. MelissaDecember 26, 2011 at 12:52 PM

    Ps-tweeted you & following x

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  26. MelissaDecember 26, 2011 at 12:52 PM

    Pps- FB girlfriends too x

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  27. MelissaDecember 26, 2011 at 12:53 PM

    G'day C-it is soo lovely to be back on the beaches!!!
    Happy Christmas to you & the Beach House crew!
    Love your shell tree...& love that book of inspiration-just what I need as I start decorating our little Manly Beach house this week!
    Glad you liked my Xmas tree-I've had that in storage for 3years& was so happy to find it next to my stash of shells & coral!!
    Melissa -miss sew& so x

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  28. LoriDecember 26, 2011 at 1:01 PM

    I'm a new follower

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  29. LoriDecember 26, 2011 at 1:01 PM

    I'm a FB friend

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  30. LoriDecember 26, 2011 at 1:02 PM

    I'm following you on Twitter

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  31. Linda @ Life and LindaDecember 26, 2011 at 2:02 PM

    I'm your newest follower. I hope your Christmas is wonderful...I shall be back to read more of your lovely posts.

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  32. Sharing with SherriDecember 26, 2011 at 2:17 PM

    Thanks for inviting me to visit you, and enter you wonderful giveaway! I'm your new follower and look forward to getting to know you, and would be happy to have you follow me as well!
    Happy Holidays!

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  33. lindaDecember 26, 2011 at 2:20 PM

    Hi I'm a new follower

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  34. KrystylDecember 26, 2011 at 4:36 PM

    Hi there, I found you VIA 'creative bloggers party & hop' ...
    hope you can spare a minit to check out my blog and follow ...
    I'm fairly new and truly appreciate EVERY follower I can get
    You can Check me out here;
    http://krystylco.blogspot.com/

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  35. Travel With LuluDecember 26, 2011 at 9:18 PM

    Hope you had a Merry Christmas, to be followed by a Happy New Year!! XOLaura

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  36. UnknownDecember 26, 2011 at 10:45 PM

    Love your coastal crafting ideas, I also live on the northern beaches and so find myself drawn to anything related to the beach or sea, looking forward to exploring your site and following your journey as one of your new followers!

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  37. BellenDecember 27, 2011 at 3:26 AM

    I'm a follower now - good posts.

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  38. BellenDecember 27, 2011 at 3:26 AM

    I like you on facebook

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  39. EliDecember 27, 2011 at 4:30 AM

    What fun. I think I might be in love with this book. Your blog is super fun also. Thanks for the opportunity. I now follow you!!

    Eli

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  40. Karren HallerDecember 27, 2011 at 4:40 AM

    Hi Carolyn I am your newest follower, found you from Rons blog, neat guy. Also following on Twitter. I love your blog, I could spend hours going through all your posts & pics,it is so calming. Since your on the beach & since I'm no where near a beach, I have a suggestion, go close to the water for me, write 2011 first, then 2012 in front of that, then take a pic of the tide just about to cover 2011, to wash away the year and share. Maybe some sea shells in the pic.
    I have also subscribed to receive your updates.
    Hope you can stop by sometime. Happy New Year!!
    Karren
    Oh! My Heartsie

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  41. The Single NesterDecember 27, 2011 at 6:42 AM

    What a fantastic giveaway! I am always looking for new ways to decorate my home year-round using coastal objects.

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  42. Sierra December 27, 2011 at 9:16 AM

    LOVE this giveaway and thanks so much for stopping by my blog Carolyn! I'm a new follower. Hope you had a wonderful Christmas!

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  43. JaneDecember 27, 2011 at 9:24 AM

    Hi Carolyn, thanks for following my little blog and after a quick squiz I love yours too, so Yep, I'm following. Congratulations on your wedding anniversary. you look like a happy couple, how many years? The book you are giving away looks excellent. although I live in the 'burbs', our place is surrounded by shells and 'stuff' i have collected over the years. so please include me in the 'raffle' as I would love to win. have a happy day. Jane x

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  44. Desire EmpireDecember 27, 2011 at 9:37 AM

    That's ten years Jane. thanks so much for your kind wishes.
    Carolyn xx

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  45. UnknownDecember 27, 2011 at 9:54 AM

    So love your ideas in previous share also, Carolyn. What a clever idea for that table linen. Fabulous ideas & shares.

    Happy New Year
    TTFN ~
    Hugs,
    Marydon

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  46. Miss CharmingDecember 27, 2011 at 10:04 AM

    It looks like a wonderful book. I'm your newest follower.

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  47. CJ FossDecember 27, 2011 at 11:09 AM

    Love the shell Christmas tree and greeting in the sand. Happy New Year. ~CJ

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  48. Mel@georgica pondDecember 27, 2011 at 12:02 PM

    Hope you had a wonderful Christmas Day. Enjoy your break and look forward to catch up in the new year. Love your shell tree on the beach. X

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  49. SarahDecember 27, 2011 at 12:07 PM

    Merry Christmas and happy anniversary. ~ Sarah

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  50. Town and Country GalsDecember 27, 2011 at 12:21 PM

    Carolyn,
    What a great looking book! I love books and could never give them up for those kindles, etc!
    It looks like it's got some fab ideas!
    Congrats on your anniversary, sounds like you had a "real" good time! Thanks for stopping by, I've been following you for a while!
    Will be back soon! (I don't do twitter or Facebook) or I would follow you there for sure!
    Rebecca
    Rebecca

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  51. The TablescaperDecember 27, 2011 at 1:34 PM

    Merry Christmas. Enjoy your blogging break.

    - The Tablescaper

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  52. Dawn@MakingHomeDecember 27, 2011 at 1:54 PM

    I love the sea shell tree. I found you via DebbieDoos and will also "friend" you on FB. It's hard to get a following I know ! Hope you have time to stop by my blog !

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  53. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeDecember 28, 2011 at 12:28 AM

    I love the shell tree. Happy Anniversary and hope you had a great getaway. Thanks for joining TTT. Hugs, Marty

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  54. Susan,the party beeDecember 28, 2011 at 3:27 AM

    just became a follower, from the coast of Cape Cod. i love your style

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  55. Queenie's Vintage FindsDecember 28, 2011 at 7:23 AM

    What a gorgeous book...love the pics inside! Happy Anniversary to you and your husband...sounds like you all had a fun time :) Hope you have a very Happy New Year!
    Big hugs,
    Queenie

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  56. MarilynDecember 28, 2011 at 10:10 AM

    LOOOOVE this.. What a beautiful book.. :)) Happiest of Anniversary to you and your love.. hope you had an AMAZING and BEAUTIFUL Christmas with your family.. : )) Wishing you a successful and HAPPY NEW YEAR TO COME.. Thanks for being a great bloggy bff this year.. Cheers to SO much more.. xoxoxoxox..

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  57. Chels/Catz in the KitchenDecember 28, 2011 at 10:34 AM

    Thank you so much for stopping by and commenting and following :) Your decorating is beautiful! I love the seaside ideas :) I'm following you now as well :)

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  58. Alicia@ eco friendly homemakingDecember 28, 2011 at 11:31 AM

    What a great looking book! I found your blog through Sizzle and Zoom. Glad I did!!

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  59. AnonymousDecember 28, 2011 at 3:58 PM

    Hi Carolyn! Loving your site! followed you on twitter...will go to facebook and follow also...this book sure looks like a good one!

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  60. Red Rose AlleyDecember 29, 2011 at 2:35 AM

    Haha I love how you say Beach House Brats. You know, my kids love the beach, and live very close to it here in sunny Southern California. They go as often as they can. I hope the new Year brings you much joy. That was such a lovely Annieversary dinner you had.
    ~Sheri at Red Rose Alley

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  61. LaurinDecember 29, 2011 at 11:16 AM

    I'm a new follower!

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  62. debbieDecember 30, 2011 at 1:23 PM

    I have become your newest follower and i have liked you on Facbook. Thanks for the chance to win that nice book. debbiekirk1 at mac dot com.

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  63. debbieDecember 30, 2011 at 1:23 PM

    I have become your newest follower and i have liked you on Facbook. Thanks for the chance to win that nice book. debbiekirk1 at mac dot com.

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  64. AnonymousJanuary 1, 2012 at 5:53 AM

    Hi Carolyn - beautiful as always!

    I missed your giveaway due to my own medical issues and then hubby's surgery (and a trip to NYC), but I hope whoever won enjoys it!

    Best Wishes and

    Happy New Year!

    Linda
    Sand and Sea

    (aka beachside cottage)

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  65. Mid-Atlantic MarthaJanuary 1, 2012 at 6:09 AM

    Hi Carolyn!
    Thanks for your visit...wishing you a happy anniversary, Merry Christmas and most wonderful 2012! Loved that beachy Christmas tree!

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  66. My Beautiful WorldJanuary 1, 2012 at 9:31 AM

    Sending you the Happiest New Year Wishes Ever my friend I look forward to many visits with you in 2012.

    Always Wendy

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  67. UnknownJanuary 2, 2012 at 12:22 PM

    I hope you had a wonderful Christmas!! Thanks for sharing at "Anything 2011"...And a BIG Thank you for linky up as often as you do!!

    Happy New Year!!


    www.mydailyphotojourney.blogspot.com/
    www.facebook.com/MyCrazyBeautifulLife.13
    www.pinterest.com/denyse13/

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  68. Rose WestJanuary 3, 2012 at 12:01 PM

    Happy New Year! I'm already a blog follower, but I'm happy to be your latest follower on Twitter. Thanks for offering this awesome giveaway!

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  69. Fiona, Lilyfield LifeJanuary 7, 2012 at 3:11 PM

    hi Carolyn. Following you now. thanks for stopping by my blog also. Lovely to know other bloggers in sydney!
    happy new year
    cheers Fiona

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  70. AnonymousJanuary 8, 2012 at 2:44 AM

    Hello - Love all the photos and especially your mantel!

    Am already a Follower!

    Thanks for this giveaway!

    Happy 2012-

    Linda
    Sand and Sea
    (aka beachside cottage)

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  71. AnonymousJanuary 8, 2012 at 2:45 AM

    HI again - Am a Facebook Follower, too! I left a comment as well as liked you on FB!

    Happy New Year and thanks again for hosting this giveaway!

    Linda
    Sand and Sea
    (aka beachside cottage)

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  72. Ange @ A Cream CottageJanuary 8, 2012 at 8:36 AM

    Hi Carolyn. What a lovely giveaway. I've just become a follower of your blog. Am so happy to have found it and look forward to reading more from you in 2012. Ange

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  73. AnonymousJanuary 8, 2012 at 1:43 PM

    Hello Ms Carolyn, tiz ChelleBee from the Desert, The Land of Enchantment to be exact. I would so love to step foot in your Beautiful nek-o-th-woods!!!! I have lived on both coasts of the Lovely US of A & I do miss the sea, shore, shells & such! Oh, I have plenty of sand where I am now but not near enuf H2O!!!!! I envy your place of inhabitence, not just being near water but being WHERE you are! I have so adored your site. Sorry to hear of the travel, discomfort, but so enjoy the way you write about it! Please, keep up the good work. Well......not so much the squabblin w/ Mr BH but w/ the beauty of your lovely abode & the beachy touches you expertly surround your photos with. Thanks so much for sharing & for the chance to win that awesome book!
    kweenbee_612@yahoo.com

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  74. Kate NyquistJanuary 8, 2012 at 7:29 PM

    this book looks fabulous. would love to win! Happy Anniversary to you and your hubby :)
    Kate x

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  75. JennyJanuary 9, 2012 at 9:27 AM

    Oh, how did I miss this? I am already a follower who has tried out your lovely crafting tutorials. Now I will join you on facebook too just for a little extra chance for your generous giveaway. I love those type of books, thanks for the opportunity. ;-)

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  76. MysticaJanuary 9, 2012 at 12:52 PM

    I liked and shared on FB. I like the floral decor very much.

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  77. MikeNovember 11, 2012 at 6:24 AM

    I love how you wrote Merry Christmas in the sand. Most places by Christmas have snow on the ground.

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