Winner Winner

Congrats to..........

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Sara from It's Good to be Queen, you won two prints from French Press Mornings!  I can't wait to see what you choose!

Thank you to everyone who entered and to Jenny for sharing her shop with us!

Happy Mother's Day!

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A milestone has been reached!

Last week, I realized I had published 500 posts!

I can't believe I've had that much to say.  From falling down, or an ugly red coat, to burning jalapeno juice, I've covered a few bases.

And I've had so much fun.

So to celebrate this milestone annnnnd my birthday this week, it's giveaway time!!!  Up for grabs are two prints from the cute little Etsy shop:  French Press Mornings.

Here are a few of my favorites.......

Jenny, of French Press Mornings, does amazing work!  Not only does she make beautiful (& cute) prints, she also does blog design!  Case in point, she designed new social media buttons for my blog!

See those up there on there on the right?  I needed a new set because I joined Twitter not too long ago (and I have no idea what I'm doing #newbie).

Anyway.

These prints would be a great gift!  Maybe for a baby shower.......I can see a whole nursery or child's room done with her prints.  For Mother's Day a beautiful quote!  Or you can keep them for yourself!

This giveaway will be open through midnight CST on Saturday, May 11th to all U.S. residents!

Good luck!!! 

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Winner Winner

Thanks to everyone that entered the Shabby Apple Giveaway!

The winner is..........

Comment number seven!

And if my counting is correct, that is Wandering on Purpose blogger.........Amanda!!!!!!!!

YAHOOOOOO!  Congrats!!!!!!!!!!!  $50 to Shabby Apple is coming your way!!!!!!!!!  I can't wait to see what you spend it on!

Now who can teach me how to do a screenshot in Firefox?!?

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Happy Easter!

Spring seems to have arrived this weekend, so to celebrate I am teaming up with Shabby Apple to bring you a $50 gift card to use at their online shop!  EEEKKK!

Dresses and blouses and skirts.  Oh my!

Here are a few of my faves.......

                           gingham skirt                            polka dot dress                           shoes


To be eligible, you must have a USA shipping address.  To enter, go "like" Shabby Apple on Facebook.  Then visit their online boutique.  Come back here and tell me which item is your favorite!  Don't forget to leave your email address!

Additional entries can be made by:  following This Vintage Grove via Bloglovin' and/or GFC;  liking This Vintage Grove on Facebook;  following This Vintage Grove on Twitter; or following This Vintage Grove on Instagram.  For each activity you choose to do, please leave separate comments!

The giveaway will close at midnight on April 6th!  Winner (chosen at random) will be announced on Monday, April 8th!

Good luck!!!

Giveaway (at Peacoats and Plaid)

You would not believe the monstrous giveaway going on over at Peacoats and Plaid!  There are THREE prize packages each totaling over $400!  EEEEEEEK!

You can enter all three giveaways, but make sure you look at prize package #2 because that's the one I contributed to!!!

 Good luck!!!!!!!!

Winner Winner

The lucky winner of the $25 credit to Litva's Jewelry is...........

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Congrats Molly!!!!!!!!!!!!  I'll be emailing you!

Thank you to every single person who entered!  

If you didn't win......never fear!  Litva's is hosting a Cyber Monday sale!!!!!  Use the code vcyber25 for 25% off your purchase this Monday only (November 26th)!!!!!  And if it isn't Monday, you can still use the code vintage20 for 20% off throughout November and December!

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Recently, the blog has hit so many unexpected milestones.  This makes me giddy.  So to show my thanks, I have teamed up with one of my friends to offer a little treat to one reader!

Up for grabs is $25 credit to Litva's Jewelry!!!

Sandra Litva is not only a friend, but my hairstylist and jewelry designer.  We go waaaay back.  And so does my love for her pieces.

Up til now, she had only sold her wares in her shop.  Just about every time I went to get my hair trimmed, I would also come home with a new necklace, bracelet, or ring......

Lucky for you, she just opened up an online shop!!!  And to celebrate her grand opening she is offering a discount to my readers (20% off your purchase using the code vintage20) annnnnd one lucky person will win $25 credit to her online shop.

Here are a few of my faves that are currently available............

Now here's a chance to make one of these pieces yours!!!  Come back next week to see who the lucky winner is!  And if you just can't wait to take home a one of a kind piece, use the code vintage20 to receive a 20% discount on your purchase!!!  You might even be able to get some Christmas shopping out of the way!!!

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Good luck! 

Pleated Poppy Winner!!!

Kate from Classy Living!  EEEKKKKK!  YOU WON!!!!!

CONGRATS!!!!!!!!  I can't wait to see what you pick out!

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If you didn't win......never fear!  I have another giveaway scheduled before the month is up!  And thank you to every single person who entered!  I know Pleated Poppy loves you too!

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Two posts in one day!?!?  I NEVER do that!!!!

But it's because I have two things to celebrate.  Both relating to the number 400.

I have almost 400 followers annnnd I've published a little over 400 posts!

EEEEEEEKKK!

To celebrate, I'm teaming up with the Pleated Poppy!  The Pleated Poppy is offering one reader a chance to win a $25 gift certificate to her shop!

She has soooo many things to choose from.........ipad cases, scarves, pencil pouches, and even jewelry!!!

Or if you absolutely cannot wait, you can use the discount code VINTAGEGROVE15 to save 15% on your purchase!!!

So go check out the Pleated Poppy!!!  And enter the giveaway below.........

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Good luck!!!!!!!!!

Linking up with:
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Hodge Podge

Random thing #1......

Remember that contest I entered?

Wellll.  I didn't make the top ten. 

But that's okay.  Some really deserving folks DID and you can go check them out.  Not only can you view their rooms, you can vote for them!  Voting ends Sept. 24th, so hop on over to Vintage Revivals and vote your heart out.

For all of those folks that did take the time to vote for my laundry room, thank you so much!  I had fun trying!

Random thing #2......

I'm participating in a giveaway over at Because Shanna Said So.  Five different items are up for grabs, and there will be five different winners!  If you win my gift, you'll get to hit up the mall!  And you can purchase your own mustard skinny jeans.......

Now go check out the other gifts and enter!!!

Winner Winner

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Congrats to Karen Nahas of Patching Hearts!  She's the big winner of the $50 Shabby Apple gift card!  I can't wait to see what she purchases with it!

And Karen, if you can't decide, I reallllly like that Lost in Wonderland necklace.

Just sayin.

But if you didn't win, there's still good news.  Shabby Apple is also offering 10% off to my readers by using the code vintagegrove10off at checkout!

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In other news, I have entered my ugly laundry room in a makeover contest.  I need your votes.  Pretty please with sugar on top?  My entry is currently number 131.  I would forever be grateful. 

For real. 

I mean, every time I'd do a load of laundry, I'd think of you.  And how you helped to transform that room into a glorious state.

I would.

So read about my laundry room HERE.  Then click HERE to vote for #131!!!

Begging.

Please.

Thank you.

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I'm baaa-aaack!

Thank you again for all the love.  It was good to take a week off from this space to focus on my family.  Time will help with the healing process.  But I think normalcy does too.  So back to something I love ~ blogging.

And back with a giveaway no less!

I am teaming up with Shabby Apple to bring you a $50 gift card to use at their online shop!  EEEKKK!

Dresses and blouses and skirts.  Oh my!

Here are a few of my faves.......

One For My Baby                        Lost in Wonderland                      Group Dinner Dress

But the awesomeness doesn't stop there.  Shabby Apple is also offering 10% off to my readers by using the code vintagegrove10off at checkout!

So you should go shop or enter this giveaway.  Or both!

To be eligible, you must have a USA shipping address and follow This Vintage Grove via GFC.  Check out the Rafflecopter for the rest of the requirements.......

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Good luck everyone!

Weekly Recap

I survived the first day of school.  And I love that the second day of school is a Friday.  Because this is usually a tiring, crazy week full of late nights, early mornings, lots of meetings, and even more stress!

But in the midst of that, some fun news........A huge shout out to Ashley who had her baby on the first day of school!  Good thing she's not a teacher anymore! 

Another huge shout out to my mommy!  She is such a sweetie pie.  She made dinner last night.  The mister and I love her homemade pizza..........

Whit and I escaped before Open House for a little snack......

It got downright chilly this week.  It was excellent.  A short lived taste of fall.........

I purchased a bubble necklace on ebay.  It arrived and I LOVE IT.......

And the biggest news.........I am excited to announce a giveaway Because Shanna Said So is hosting!  I'm excited because I joined forces as one of her sponsors this month!  Part of becoming her sponsor included participation in a group giveaway, and the time has arrived!  Head to her blog and get yourself entered!!!!!!!!

Good luck to you annnd happy weekend!

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Follow me on Instagram @thisvintagegrove!!

Linking up with......High Five for Friday and Insta-Friday

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As the coins poured into the machine, and the amount kept increasing, I'm pretty sure my jaw hit the floor........

$64.94?!?

Over $40 in quarters?!  Check out those dimes!

So who had the closest guess without going over?

Jamie!!

With a guess of $51.00! 

Congrats to Jamie!  I'll be sending a Hobby Lobby gift card in the mail this week!!!

Thank you so much to everyone who played along!  I hope you had fun guessing!!!

Happy weekend to you!

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This giveaway is now closed!

Thanks to everyone who participated!
 Check out who won! 

The milestone of 100 followers has been reached annnnd surpassed!  Three lovely new friends joined as readers (thank you).  Sooooo it's time for a silly little game!

Some of you may remember when I did this last year.  Well, it's that time again.

It's change jar cashing in time.....

Contest Directions: 

• First, become a follower of This Vintage Grove via Google Friend Connect.  

• Next, make a "how much change is that" prediction in the comments area.  Make sure your email is accessible.....via your profile or in the body of the comment.  

Prize:  The winner gets a $10 Starbucks card ORRR a $10 Hobby Lobby card.  You pick!  Mention your choice in your comment!

Rules:  Your guess has to be closest to the amount without going over.  I'll take guesses all week.  If two folks guess the same amount, and it's the winning amount, the first commenter will come out the victor.  Guessing time will come to a close on Friday, April 27th at noon.  I'll post the amount on Saturday the 28th, along with the lucky winner!  I'll even prove the amount with the receipt from my bank!

Let the guessing begin!!!!

eeeekk, an update, and a recipe

The eeeekk....

The Vanilla Tulip is featuring my blog this weekend, since I'm a new sponsor!  She posted a short little bio that (I hope) sums up the essence of This Vintage Grove.  It's like seeing my name in big, shiny lights.  I'm sorta giddy.

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The update.... 

Do you remember the ironing board cover giveaway?  Prepare yourself for the unveiling.....

After hitting up two stores for the perfect fabric, Schlager whipped it up yesterday!  Cathy, we hope you love it.  You will receive it this week!

If you wanna know how to d.i.y. head over to Spray Paint and a Staple Gun!!

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The recipe....

And lastly, for all of you who are searching the world over for the perfect pumpkin muffin....

I've found it (via Pinterest).

After trying four different recipes, this one is IT. 

Maybe it's the streusel.

Could be the cream cheese filling.

Recipe!!!

Cute muffin liners never hurt either.

Pumpkin should be enjoyed year round people.

And the winner is.....

I do believe number 8 is Cathy!!!! 

Yahooooooo!!!!!!!  

Cathy, tell us what colors you like and if solids or patterns are your thing!  We can't wait to shop for your fabric! 

Thank you to everyone who participated!!!

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This giveaway is now closed.

Thanks to everyone who participated!

Winner announced Saturday, Feb. 4th!

I cannot believe it, but this is my 300th post.

EEEKKK!

And that's cause for a celebration!  So in order to share my excitement, I'm gonna host a little giveaway!!!

I recently won a giveaway myself (love her blog) and I thought because of my recent win and number 300 coming up, it was time to party.

Remember when my friend Schlager made a beautiful ironing board cover for me?

Well, she is ready to make one for YOU!

Schlager and I will work together to hand pick a lovely fabric and craft a standard size ironing board cover.       Just.  For.  You.

You can do one or all of these things to win........Please leave separate comments for each thing you do!

1. Become a follower of This Vintage Grove via Google Friend Connect, email subscription, or RSS Feed and leave a comment saying you are a follower!!
2. Head over to Schlager's blog Spray Paint and a Staple Gun and become a follower!  Come back here and comment saying you are a follower!
3. Write up your own post about this giveaway, linking back to This Vintage Grove.  Come back and leave your link in a comment!

This giveaway will be open through Friday, February 3rd at 5:00 central time.  I'll use random.org to determine the winner.  The winner will be posted on Saturday, February 4th!  

And if giveaways aren't for you, well, never fear!  Schlager has a great tutorial you can follow to do it yourself!

Good luck!!!

Linking up with "Whatever You Want Wednesday!"