Friday, December 23, 2011

American Home & Garden~MY FIRST GIVE AWAY~ WelcomeThe Old Painted Cottage Friends~

Hello all and Welcome!  I have so much to share with you today...I'm so excited to announce that my dear friend Jennifer from The Old Painted Cottage is helping me host a give away!  My first give away!  I ran into Jennifer a couple of weeks ago, when she was shopping at American Home & Garden (best kept secret in Ventura).  Jen purchased a couple of bus stop scrolls from me..while I'm not at liberty to share with you her BIG news, I will say....the news is worth celebrating!  So I'm celebrating my 2 month anniversary at American Home & Garden along with Jen's BIG news by doing my FIRST give away.  I'm giving away a bus stop scroll and a 50$ gift certificate to American Home & Garden! (to be used at ANY booth not just mine)
I wanted to share with you how beautiful our window turned out using these bus stop scrolls.  I have 3 different scrolls, one from New York, one from Paris, and another from London.  If you would like to purchase one they are $85.00 each. (I can ship them also for an additional $15)
Don't they look amazing??  We decided on a bus stop theme.  That awesome bench in the back ground just arrived the other day.  (the bench is from Hungary) There is also some gorgeous pillows made from the real bus scrolls by my friend Carmella.  
 A new shipment of grain sacks, dough bowls and French Demi Johns have arrived....and wait til you see the amazing selection of vintage suitcases!
 This beautiful buffet hutch just arrived also...along with a ton of ironstone...
 Even though it's winter outside, it is never too early to find amazing garden pieces at American Home & Garden.  We have lots of garden urns, benches, statuary, rusty sconces and chandeliers.
 More Carmella pillows and can you see that beautiful French iron bed in the background?  It is that French Green that we all love!
Dealers are bringing in new items daily ....here are some Ralph Lauren Inspired black leather chairs...
So to enter the give away leave me a comment that you would like to be entered.  

Become a follower of my blog.

Hop on over to Jen's blog http://theoldpaintedcottage.com/
and do the same.

Like us on Facebook if you have a Facebook (this is where you will learn of our sales, new arrivals, etc. http://www.facebook.com/AmericanHomeAndGarden 

The give away will end on December 31st..... 

I will announce the winner on January 1st ...:)

A Very special thank you to Jennifer from The Old Painted Cottage!  Welcome NEW Followers!  Good luck to you all!
Happy Holidays to you all~Happy New Year
xoxokathee 

PS...American Home & Garden is located at 64 South Oak St. Ventura Ca. 93001 
Phone 805-648-6818 

Linking to Kathleen's White Wednesday over at Faded Charm ...http://fadedcharmcottage.blogspot.com/2011/12/white-wednesday-131.html

136 comments:

  1. Hi Kathee~
    I would love to enter! I follow you and Jennifer both... here AND on FB! Love American Home and Garden...my favorite in Ventura! THe window display has me oohing and aaaahing! Do I need to leave separate comments for each follow ? Happy Holidays! Marcy

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  2. Hi Marcy, so nice to hear from you! Consider yourself entered...don't know if Jen has her post up...you will want to leave a comment on her blog as well..cuz she has more pics!!
    thank you, kathee

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  3. I'm so happy to have found your blog via Jennifer! It is beautiful. I would pick the Paris sign if I was so lucky as to win.

    And I'd like to pick it up in person just to see your shop!

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  4. I love the England bus sign : o ) I'd come see your shop too!

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  5. I so want that large suitcase at the bottom, sigh.
    Won't make it there this year (8 days left?) but I put your place on my list for next year to visit! (ok - SHOP!)
    I love the England subway sign!

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  6. I love the England sign! Wish I lived close enough to visit American Home & Garden!

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  7. Hi Kathee! I love your signs and your blog.

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  8. I am now a follower of your blog....Love your store, you carry many of my favorites. Do you have photos of the demijohns? They are one of my favs.

    Love the Paris version!

    Have a wonderful holiday.

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  9. I'm a follower of your lovely blog and I would love to win the Paris sign!

    xo
    Deborah in NC

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  10. ...oops! ...and I "like" your Facebook page!

    xo
    Deborah in NC

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  11. The Store Window looks incredible Kathee! You are so talented. Happy Holidays to you and your family. Ciao Rita

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  12. Your booth looks wonderful and I wish the shop were in my town! What a wonderful giveaway! I'd love to be entered!

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  14. Everything looks gorgeous! I would like to be entered in the giveaway and I'm now a follower of your blog!

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  15. Your blog is ever so lovely! I am headed over to Facebook.

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  16. Jennifer's blog said I need to say which one i LOVE and that would be NEW YORK!! They are all great but both my parents grew up in NY!!

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  17. What a beautiful giveaway, thank you for this opportunity!! Love these. Di

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  18. Wow I love the Paris Sign...so glad Jennifer sent me your way. Di

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  19. I am a new follower of yours and I have been a follower of Jennifers for a while! Have a very Merry Christmas, Di

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  20. I posted on Jen's site too, the Paris sign would be wonderful! Jane Eyre was my fave book..and I liked you on fb!

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  21. Congratulations on your Anniversary! I would love to to win this Giveaway.Terry

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  22. Love the Paris scrolls! And your blog. Thanks for the chance to win!

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  23. Beautiful items! I love the subway signs - especially the England one!

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  24. I sure love those black leather chairs. Great inspiration. Thanks for the giveaway. Merry Christmas!

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  25. I would love to come and shop your booth. I adore the subway signs and the santos doll.

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  26. Wouldn't you know...I just read about your shop in Ventura and I am leaving the area tomorrow (we have been visiting our son who is now living near the beach in Oxnard). It sounds wonderful! Next visit (hopefully in the spring), I will definitely visit and shop-looks like you have amazing things!
    Your give away is so nice....hope you have a wonderful holiday season!

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  27. Would LOVE to win one of these!! I like all of them, but I'll take the one from London!

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  28. You have such a great store! I can see about 147 different things I'd love to buy. I really like the new York scroll. New follower!

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  29. I would love to win the NY sign. I am about to become a follower of your blog. The signs are amazing. Thanks for the giveaway.
    Lorretta from NH

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  30. I would LOVE to win a subway sign...definately London!!

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  31. Hey Kathee,

    I was so bummed that I missed you. I guess I came in right after you left. I was a little late in getting there that day. Maybe Spring will work and I hope you got some goodies while there.

    Please enter me in this fabulous giveaway. I've always liked those signs:-)

    Have a Merry Christmas!

    xoxo
    Kathleen

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  32. Please enter me in your giveaway.
    If I won, I would chose the London one.
    I am now a Follower.

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  33. Just became a follower and would LOVE to win the NY sign! Thanks!

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  34. Gosh I love all of your stuff, I wish I was closer to your shop. I would love to be entered in your giveaway. I really like the paris sign. Thanks again for the chance.

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  35. Please enter me in the give-a-way! Looks like next time I am in CA I am going to have to make a stop in Ventura.

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  36. Those signs are fabulous!! I found you from The Old White Painted Cottage!!

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  37. Another TOWPC follower here. I love your shop; it's a good thing I don't live near you, else I'd be consistently broke! :)

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  38. I certainly wish your shop was around where I live! Unfortunately I live on the opposite side of the country!! I definitely will become a follower here and on Facebook! Please enter me in your giveaway!!

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  39. I wish I lived closer! But I am keeping my fingers crossed to win one of the beautiful scross subway art pieces!
    Thank you!
    Jen

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  40. I love the bus stop scrolls. I love your decorating style and wish you great luck in the coming new year! Thanks for sponsoring a great giveaway with The Old Painted Cottage. I would scrub floors to win the New York sign--I love it that much!

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  41. Your signs are wonderful! Love the New York sign.

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  42. I love, love, love the Paris sign. Wish I lived closer so I could visit your shop!

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  43. Love the England sign! What a great website!

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  44. Oh how I wish I lived closer.... this is MY kind of place!

    Blessings,
    Spencer

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  45. I'm of English heritage, so I'd love that sign...

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  46. What a great give away. Count me in. I just love your beautiful scrolls...

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  47. so glad I found your blog, I hope I win the Paris one...

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  48. Merry Christmas!

    So happy that Jennifer sent us over to see your lovelies!! I would love to win the Paris sign. It would look great hanging in my little French wanna-be cottage as well as a great birthday present for moi!

    Thanks for the opportunity to enter!

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  49. Jennifer sent me over! I love the paris poster...lovely! Thanks for hosting the give away.

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  50. Love your beautiful blog! Thank you for this wonderful giveaway! Will keep my fingers crossed.

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  51. I'm a new follower and would love to be entered into the drawing! Love your shop (booth). Wish I was close enough to come shopping!

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  52. Awesome giveaway, and love your blog, and Jen's too.

    Think I did all I was supposed to to be entered.

    thanks

    blessings
    barbara jean

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  53. Hope I win the Paris sign! Beautiful store!

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  54. Dearest Kathee~
    I am so in love with your blog ..and Jennifer's as well such exquisite taste in vintage /antique/romantic living ! I love the window display ...I want all of the perfectly black vintage luggage pieces oooh..ahh...so gorgeous ! I also am entering the giveaway as the Paris scroll is just so beautiful ..what a generous and lovely gift to possibly win !
    You are too sweet !!
    God Bless
    Tracy <3

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  55. PS: My favorite book growing up was Heidi ..and it still is one of my favorite stories ! I also kept the book I treasured so much !
    Love ,
    Tracy

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  56. I just came from The Old Painted Cottage...And I can see I will be visiting you often. One of your Paris Signs would go perfect with my coffee. Did you know that when I was a child I loved the book, Alice In Wonderland.. May you have Many Blessing's in you Holidays..Merry Christmas

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  57. I'm investigating things that begin with the letter M. Did I tell you my favorite book as a child was Alice in Wonderland? After exploring your site I can see you are much more "muchier." You are full of muchness. Thanks for the chance to win the Subway Sign.

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  58. I would love to enter this giveaway!

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  59. I follow The Old Painted Cottage

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  60. I like American Home and Garden on FB

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  61. Wow! You have an amazing shop! You sell all the things I love. Please enter me in your giveaway. I am a follower of your blog too.

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  62. Hi Kathlee, I am stopping by via Jennifer's blog, and was thrilled she featured my favorite antique shop in her post, and congrats on having a booth there! Next time I'm in town I'll make sure to check out your awesome items! I'm in love with all things English so I would be over the moon to win the English sign. Thanks so much, for the chance and again, congrats! tami

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  63. Oh, would I love to be in California with my Christmas money....I would bring home the England subway sign.......so lovely.

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  64. Love the subway sign on Jen's Cottage 8 wall. I'm dreaming of the Paris one, but they are all gorgeous!

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  65. I wanna win, what a great giveaway.

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  66. I am following you and Jennifer and I would love to be entered. YOUR items are amazing!! Happy New Year

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  67. Wow, all you creative girls, so inspiring. Love the New York sign!! See ya WEDNESDAY.

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  68. I am following you and Jennifer, awesome, just awesome. I would love the England sign. :)

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  69. Paris would definitely be my choice. Thank you for a wonderful giveaway.

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  70. New follower from Jennifer's blog. Love everything. I would choose the Paris subway art if I won.

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  71. Wow there is some gorgeous stuff at AH&G, so sad that I don't live close by. I would love a chance to win your wonderful giveaway! I love the Paris Subway Art.
    Hugs, Cindy

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  72. Hi, I came to you from Jennifer's blog. I am now a new follower. Thanks for the amazing giveaway! I'd love the NY subway sign.
    Sharon
    slw_kerr@yahoo.com

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  73. Absolutely the England sign!!! :)

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  74. oh... and I am a follower now!!!

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  75. Wish we lived closer so I could visit/shop, but we're on the opposite coast so I'll just enjoy the pics.

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  76. Those signs are so awesome! I am posting to enter the contest. I LOVE the Paris one and think I would choose it, but I also just went to England, so that one is a close second place. I'd love to win!

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  77. Hi Kathee,
    I'm so in on the give away!!! The new window display looks amazing!! I just knew when I saw that bench in your van it would be so perfect in the window but had no idea how just how perfect. Should have known better by now :)
    See you tomorrow,
    Nicki

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  78. Hello again,
    I signed up as a follower and I would love to "like" you on facebook but you know me and technology... I'll just have to "like" you in person
    Nicki

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  79. I love this give away. I would pick Paris subway sign!

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  80. love the blog but would you ship to Australia ? probably not ..just in case I would love the Paris sign :)

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  81. Love the signs, and thanks for such a wondeful giveaway. I would choose the New York sign. Off to read more of your blog. Jackie

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  82. I love the subway scrolls. Have wanted one forever. I think we have a mutual friend, Danny & Terry from The Vintage Bricoleur are very good/old friends of mine:-)

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  83. Such a fabulous giveaway! I would choose Paris. Thank you and Happy New Year!

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  84. Hopped over from Jen's blog. Amazing giveaway!

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  85. Oh, and I'm a new follower. Your stuff is amazing.

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  86. What a super giveaway! Thanks!

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  87. I think I would pick the Paris sign....the NY one hangs in our living room and we love it! :)

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  88. love the England Sign...good luck everyone!!

    mrobinson@dailyprogress.com

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  89. Hello Kathee! Of course I would like to be entered in this fab giveaway and it will be the perfect excuse to visit you in Ventura when I am on the west coast!! xoRoberta
    Happy & Healthy New Year!!!

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  90. I like you too!!! Your spaces look fabulous. Can't wait to hear Jennifer's good news.

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  91. Such beautiful style!!! If I might win..just a wee chance..I will be forever grateful. Thank you to you and Jennifer for such beautiful blogs. I found a new blog to follow tonight!!! Happy New Year. myparisapartment@yahoo.com

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  92. Hello! I'm happy to say I'm new to your blog and am happy to follow along! Thank you for hosting a giveaway, would love the 'paris' sign for my home!

    Warmly,
    Jacqueline

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  93. Hi Kathie, I'm a new follower! I found you through "The Old Painted Cottage" which I found through "This Old House 2" - love finding home centered blogs!

    I would love to be entered in your give away to win the "Paris" sign!

    Happy New Year!
    Mary

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  94. Hi Kathie - I LOVE your store and I thank The Old Painted Cottage for leading me to you. I would love a Paris sign for my daughter's room. Thank you for the opportunity.

    Happy New Year!
    Jan

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  95. hi, I am a follower of the old painted cottage, think its fab, and now I am following you too! I love the signs, and your garden designs are gorgeous! I have a blog for fabulous women always looking for some one to feature, things to promo and ideas. http://age-isjustanumber.blogspot.com/ love all your scrolls and would be so glad of anyone of them, but as i am in the UK lets be patriotic and go for England xxxx thanks Debs

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  96. Looks fantastic! Happy New Year, Kathee, and hope to see you soon!
    Les

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  97. I too am a new follower and came over from The Old Painted Cottage! Your items are beautiful! I wish I lived closer to your store!!! Love the NYC subway scroll!!!

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  98. Hi I just became a follower and would love to win a paris sign. Thanks, Stanna

    shabbyloft@aol.com

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  99. I follow both blogs.
    I like you on fb
    Thanks for the chance to win!!!
    tmc480 at yahoo dot com

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  100. I just found your blog through the Old Painted Cottage and am now following yours. Absolutely love your stuff. Wish I lived a little closer. Would love to win the Paris Scroll!

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  101. What a treat to find you through the Old Painted Cottage. Just wish your shop was on the "other coast"! Would love to win the English bus stop scroll!

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  102. Lovely blog, lovely signs. I am leaning toward the Paris scroll but England is just as inviting. Thanks for the generous opportunity to participate in the drawing and introduce us to your blog!

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  103. Congratulations on your two month anniversary! The signs are great. I love the Paris one because it reminds me of my trip to Paris. I really like the way it looks in Jennifer's kitchen. I am a new follower.

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  104. All the signs are wonderful but the London one is my favorite. It would look very nice in my little cottage. I love your blog and look forward to many visits.

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  105. Hello Kathee,
    I saw your blog on another's sidebar! Glad to have found you! This looks amazing! I am your newest follower!
    Kathy

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  106. Found your blog through the Old Painted Cottage! So glad I did :) Now a follower! The paris scroll is my favorite, but the London scroll is really neat too!! Loving your blog. Heading to facebook now..

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  107. I would love to enter - I found your blog through Old Painted Cottage and now this is a favorite new destination! I love the Paris sign. Thanks so much for all the information you share, here and on Facebook!

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  108. These signs are amazing as is everything here on your blog. I will be coming back often to see what you are up to. I think the Paris sign is my favorite though.

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  109. I love your subway signs, they are amazing!! I would have to say my favorite (s) are England and Paris, it would be so hard to pick. Your blog is wonderful now one of my favorite reads (I will be going through all your past posts)! Thanks so much for doing this giveaway, how awesome for you to do!

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  110. This is an awesome giveaway!! Love the Paris sign! Your store is Amazing! Heading to fb to like your page! Happy New Year!!!

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  111. Your subway signs are fabulous! They look great in your window, love the Paris one. Off to check out the rest of your blog!

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  112. Love your subway signs!! Glad Jennifer posted about your blog...will become a follower!!

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  113. I would like to be entered in your give away. thanks

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  114. oh how I wish I lived in CA to visit the shop would be a real treat! In Iowa no one comes up with shops such as interesting or creative as this one! I would love to win any one of your signs but I would have to pick the NY one most likely. I would love to be entered in your giveaway and a great one at that!

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  115. I just became a follower!
    sdjg@pacbell.net

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  116. I would love to win one of your signs.
    Happy New Year.

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  117. Kathee, what an AMAZING eye you have. I so wish I lived close to your shop. Jennifer is so lucky to have met you and to have visited your shop. Thank you for such a great giveaway. I'm a new follower, I love your style : )
    Happy New Year
    ~ Deanna
    PS I SO hope I win one of your two giveaways : )
    I have my Fingers crossed

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  118. I Just found your blog through the Old Painted Cottage! I am now a follower! I just love all the photos, scrolls, etc..Would love to win your giveaway!! Heading to facebook now....Fingers crossed as well...

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  119. Love the Paris subway sign! Plan to revisit your blog.

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  120. Just stumbled onto your blog...know I'll be a frequent visitor. Would love to win the Paris sign. Books that I remember most from my childhood were anything my mother read a chapter or two at a time for bedtime stories...Little House on the Praire series, Diary of Anne Frank, Anne of Green Gables.

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  121. Love love love the Paris subway sign <3

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  122. Your shop looks wonderful! Thank you for the fun giveaway ! I'm a new follower!
    Debbie

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  123. Love your blog. I am a new follower. I like the New York sign...Wish I lived closer to visit your shop. I would love to win one of your giveaways! Favorite childhood books...Little House series.

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  124. I love your shop. I wish I lived nearer by. In any case, Iwould love the NYC sign, since that's where I live.

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  125. HI
    i would like to say thank you about this cool post, and this idea very helpful to me and nice article
    Thank You

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