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.
Today I am partying at
Seasonal Sundays
My Crazy Beautiful Life
Debbiedoos Blogging and Blabbing
Metamorphosis Monday
Creative Bloggers Party
More The Merrier
Coastal Charm
Masterpiece Monday
Tabletop Tuesday
Take A Look Tuesday
Market Yourself Monday
Time To Shine
Giveaway Directory
My Crazy Beautiful Life
Debbiedoos Blogging and Blabbing
Metamorphosis Monday
Creative Bloggers Party
More The Merrier
Coastal Charm
Masterpiece Monday
Tabletop Tuesday
Take A Look Tuesday
Market Yourself Monday
Time To Shine
Giveaway Directory

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
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas Carolyn!!!
ReplyDeleteLove the shell tree! Simple and beautiful! I am a follower, have a wonderful holiday, Laura
ReplyDeleteBest wishes for a fabulous Christmas to you and your family.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations 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
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.
ReplyDeleteHello, I am a new follower and I love your blog!
ReplyDeleteI am following you on facebook too.
ReplyDeleteI am following you on twitter too (fengari1).
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas!
I have followed you on Twitter, I am MumLittle AKA Hayley, Hi!
ReplyDeleteI have been following your blog for a long time, I have liked you on Facebook :-)
ReplyDeleteHappy Anniversary, your dinner sounds devine!
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas and Happy Anniversary, Carolyn!
ReplyDeleteFriend on Facebook.:-)
ReplyDeleteFollowing.
ReplyDeleteGreetings from Southern California.
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas!
I am your Newest Follower.
God Bless & Have a Nice Day :-)
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.
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Merry Christmas!!
ReplyDeleteNew follower: Mary Preston
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Merry Christmas to you and your family! Have a wonderful new year!
ReplyDeletei will follow, where are we off to? france? i'll come!!!
ReplyDeleteHello Carolyn
ReplyDeleteYour 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
A great book, I 'd love to win this! I have become a follower! Merry Christmas!AriadnefromGreece!
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Hi Carolyn,
ReplyDeleteThanks for visiting me and inviting me to your blog, I am now following, hope you will come over and follow me back.
G'day C-it is soo lovely to be back on the beaches!!!
ReplyDeleteHappy 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
Ps-tweeted you & following x
ReplyDeletePps- FB girlfriends too x
ReplyDeleteG'day C-it is soo lovely to be back on the beaches!!!
ReplyDeleteHappy 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
I'm a new follower
ReplyDeleteI'm a FB friend
ReplyDeleteI'm following you on Twitter
ReplyDeleteI'm your newest follower. I hope your Christmas is wonderful...I shall be back to read more of your lovely posts.
ReplyDeleteThanks 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!
ReplyDeleteHappy Holidays!
Hi I'm a new follower
ReplyDeleteHi there, I found you VIA 'creative bloggers party & hop' ...
ReplyDeletehope 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;
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Hope you had a Merry Christmas, to be followed by a Happy New Year!! XOLaura
ReplyDeleteLove 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!
ReplyDeleteI'm a follower now - good posts.
ReplyDeleteI like you on facebook
ReplyDeleteWhat 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!!
ReplyDeleteEli
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.
ReplyDeleteI have also subscribed to receive your updates.
Hope you can stop by sometime. Happy New Year!!
Karren
Oh! My Heartsie
What a fantastic giveaway! I am always looking for new ways to decorate my home year-round using coastal objects.
ReplyDeleteLOVE this giveaway and thanks so much for stopping by my blog Carolyn! I'm a new follower. Hope you had a wonderful Christmas!
ReplyDeleteHi 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
ReplyDeleteThat's ten years Jane. thanks so much for your kind wishes.
ReplyDeleteCarolyn xx
So love your ideas in previous share also, Carolyn. What a clever idea for that table linen. Fabulous ideas & shares.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year
TTFN ~
Hugs,
Marydon
It looks like a wonderful book. I'm your newest follower.
ReplyDeleteLove the shell Christmas tree and greeting in the sand. Happy New Year. ~CJ
ReplyDeleteHope 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
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas and happy anniversary. ~ Sarah
ReplyDeleteCarolyn,
ReplyDeleteWhat 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
Merry Christmas. Enjoy your blogging break.
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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 !
ReplyDeleteI love the shell tree. Happy Anniversary and hope you had a great getaway. Thanks for joining TTT. Hugs, Marty
ReplyDeletejust became a follower, from the coast of Cape Cod. i love your style
ReplyDeleteWhat 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!
ReplyDeleteBig hugs,
Queenie
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..
ReplyDeleteThank 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 :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a great looking book! I found your blog through Sizzle and Zoom. Glad I did!!
ReplyDeleteHi Carolyn! Loving your site! followed you on twitter...will go to facebook and follow also...this book sure looks like a good one!
ReplyDeleteHaha 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.
ReplyDelete~Sheri at Red Rose Alley
I'm a new follower!
ReplyDeleteI 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.
ReplyDeleteI 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.
ReplyDeleteHi Carolyn - beautiful as always!
ReplyDeleteI 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)
Hi Carolyn!
ReplyDeleteThanks for your visit...wishing you a happy anniversary, Merry Christmas and most wonderful 2012! Loved that beachy Christmas tree!
Sending you the Happiest New Year Wishes Ever my friend I look forward to many visits with you in 2012.
ReplyDeleteAlways Wendy
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!!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year!!
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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!
ReplyDeletehi Carolyn. Following you now. thanks for stopping by my blog also. Lovely to know other bloggers in sydney!
ReplyDeletehappy new year
cheers Fiona
Hello - Love all the photos and especially your mantel!
ReplyDeleteAm already a Follower!
Thanks for this giveaway!
Happy 2012-
Linda
Sand and Sea
(aka beachside cottage)
HI again - Am a Facebook Follower, too! I left a comment as well as liked you on FB!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year and thanks again for hosting this giveaway!
Linda
Sand and Sea
(aka beachside cottage)
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
ReplyDeleteHello 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!
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this book looks fabulous. would love to win! Happy Anniversary to you and your hubby :)
ReplyDeleteKate x
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. ;-)
ReplyDeleteI liked and shared on FB. I like the floral decor very much.
ReplyDeleteI love how you wrote Merry Christmas in the sand. Most places by Christmas have snow on the ground.
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