Tuesday, January 20, 2009

My 1st Giveaway of 2009!

UPDATE / Jan.27, 11:55pm: I got my days mixed up and thought tomorow was Tuesday! So.... the giveaway is officially closed and I will draw the winner tomorrow (Wednesday, 28th) around noon. Thanks everyone for playing along and mentioning it and my etsy shop on your blogs!
Hi everyone! A little birdie told me that now would be a wonderful time for a little giveaway.
So I thought I'd offer a set of six valentine cards as the prize.
These valentines feature high resolution copies of my original paper whimsy valentine that recently sold.
Now this giveaway is a guessing game.
Last fall I happened upon this gorgeous antique sofa and fell in LOVE with it! It was more than I wanted to, or could, pay, and so I asked if they could take any less. They gave a price, but it was still more than I was hoping. I went back a few weeks later and it was still there, same price. I waited several more weeks, thinking if it was still there, maybe it was waiting to come home with me and be a part of the sitting area of my workroom ~ wishful thinking on my part! I went back and it was marked down, I made an offer, and they met me half-way.... whoo-hoooo! Thing is, I was in my car and had to ask them to hold it for me. They did, and when I had the chance to use my husband's truck, I went to the shop, loaded it, and brought it home. It fit the space perfectly and was just the right color of brown! It's a little worn, but not very much at all, has the nice springs in the seat, and a very pretty design in the old fabric. The back (behind, against the wall) is in perfect condition too!


Here's the guessing game we will play and it's really very simple.
How much did I pay for it? It's in whole dollars, no change.
And no, Jenny (aka Jennu), if you're reading this, it wasn't my usual $3.00 limit, lol!



Oh and on a side note: that's the scarf and hat (on the sofa) that I recently crocheted. I had asked about the instructions in a previous blog post. I learned on this one, got the hat a little big, and won't use 100% acrylic next time, but all in all, I think they turned out pretty!

You have a chance at 3 entries and can use the same guess each time, or 3 different guesses, as the rules describe below:



1st guess: Leave a comment in THIS POST (the Jan.20th one), and tell me how much you think it cost. Guess between $5 and $100. Please make sure there's a link to get in touch with you, either in your profile, or put your email address in the comment.



2nd guess: Blog on your blog about this giveaway, linking back to this post. Let me know when you do this and I'll add your name a 2nd time.



3rd guess: Blog about my new etsy shop that will be opening on the 24th. It's called Simple Joys Paperie and can be found here: www.simplejoyspaperie.etsy.com. Please include a link to the shop. There's a little graphic at the top of the sidebar if you'd like to use it. Let me know when you do this and I'll add your name a 3rd time.



edited: Before I get more entries (only 2 now) I am making a change in the drawing. I realized chances would be very slim to guess the exact price from $5 - $100, so I decided I would take ALL guesses and put them in the drawing. I hope this is okay with all of you. If someone guesses the exact price, I'll do something for them too!
You have 1 week to enter. I'll close at 3pm central on Tuesday, the 27th, and will announce the winner later that night, around 6 or 7pm.



This isn't a grand prize, but I thought it would be fun and hope that the winner enjoys sending out Valentines! It's also a way to meet more bloggers and visit everyone's wonderful blogs.



Thanks for reading through all this and happy blogging!



Lana
of
Honeysuckle Lane
~*~

45 comments:

  1. I can't believe you paid less than $100...my goodness you are always such a great shopper and have such wonderful taste, Lana...the sofa is gorgeous! I hope I get to see it the "next" time I'm in Tennessee.
    I'm guessing $94.
    ~Cheri

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  2. I was going to guess around $300 until I saw the price range! It really is a beautiful sofa. Hrmm... I'm going to go against my original judgement and guess $28.

    :)
    Stephanie

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  3. Wow,,nice couch! I will guess 75.00and that would be a deal.
    Marcie
    ps,,I liked the little brown shoe too,,the other one has no bow.Thanks for commenting.

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  4. Hi again,,I am new at this,I hope I put your link on my blog correctly. I am new to copy/paste. I have some security block on using the gagets for my blog, but I am working on that so I can start getting all the bells and whistles on my blog. Thanks for your patience.
    Marcie
    I would guess again using other amounts, 60.00 and 40.00

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  5. Wow! Such a deal. Beautiful couch for under a hundred. So I'll say.... $37!

    -Daphne

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  6. My guess is $60.00. You did great too. Its beautiful !!

    Angie

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  7. I'll guess $55.00 and wow the sofa is beautiful. LindaSonia (baddabinda@yahoo.com)

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  8. Oh, I like this guessing game! Nice twist on the usual giveaway! I'm going to guess $80. For that terrific looking sofa, you got a STEAL. I added a link to the sidebar of my blog for you too!

    Thank you! Hope you stayed warm and safe from our recent little snowstorm!

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  9. Well I know a bargain hunter and I am cheap so I would say 48.00. That is my guess. Hope I am right.
    blessings,Pea

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  10. Great sofa. I have one very similar in style/shape but it's pale pink. I paid $100 and thought I got a steal. I'm going to guess you got an even better deal and say $45.

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  11. Hi Lana - I want to play. I posted on my blog about your giveaway and aobut your etsy shop. My three guesses are $61, $71, and $81. Nice sofa! It suits your beautiful style very well. - BJ

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  12. That sofa looks comfy. I'm guessing...$70...$75 if they were stubborn...and $45 if you were very lucky!

    Saw your contest mentioned over at Cottage Days!

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  13. I want to go shopping with you! Where I live, that would have cost you hundreds and that's what I was going to guess until I saw your range. I was floored! My guess now is $58 and a hardy "good job" to you. Please enter me in your give-away. I'd love to share the cards with dear friends! Best to you. Janie
    1jlparsons@gmail.com

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  14. Since I already know the price you paid, I'm not guessing! But, I'll mention your giveaway and your new Etsy shop on my blog!...does that count for 2? :)

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  15. ok...it is a yummy couch! but with my shopping skills, must admit i'm around a $3 spender...and doing the meeting halfway part...i would say that you paid 60.00...just playing for fun though, i can't wait for my valentine cards to arrive! xoxo

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  16. thanks everyone! keep the entries coming in....

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  17. What a darling couch! You are an incredible shopper! Whatever you paid, you could probably add $100 to it and still have a bargain in most people's books! But I will guess $76. Love your blog. Cathy K

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  18. Love the color. My first guess is $52. I'll be back after posting on my blog.
    Thanks, Candy

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  19. O.K. I have post about the giveaway and your new shop coming soon. My next guesses are 63 and 77.
    ~Candy

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  20. Ummm I will say 70.00 and 80.00. Beautiful sofa!!!
    Hugs,
    Jackie

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  21. Hehe I miss read, i am guessing 87.00..LOL i thought we could guess 3 whole times so sorry...
    Hugs,
    Jackie

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  22. What a deal! I was going to guess $175 but since I see what a wise shopper you are, I'll say $47. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  23. Came over to visit after reading blog ROCK CANDY. My guess would be $48.00 for the lovely couch. Great shopping!
    Your blog is lovely!
    Cheers, Sharon

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  24. Hi Lana! My friend Marcie from The Rustic Victorian had this on her blog...and I am blown away with your lovely style & this sofa! I will guess $100.00. And the only way I am guessing that low of a purchase price (what a steal!) is that you gave a hint...otherwise I would have said much more! I look forward to watching your posts from now on. Joan in Oregon

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  25. Wow! I wish there was a store in my neck of the woods with deals like yours! Amazing! I am going to guess 65.00. Enjoy your new purchase...it is beautiful.
    caoconnell2@shaw.ca

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  26. Our guess is $68 (but we still can't believe it!!!)

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  27. Lana, these are gorgeous and so is the couch! I love the fabric! Ok I'm going to guess $35.00. That would be a super bargain I think. LOL! I also blogged about ya on my Blog Events Dex blog here.....
    http://blogeventsdex.blogspot.com/2009/01/first-giveaway-of-2009.html

    Cathy :)

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  28. OH LL...

    What a lovely piece - and perfectly suited for you! NO wonder you spent $50.00 in gas making return trips to the store to check on it :)

    My guess is $62.50 + tax ♥

    I'll be putting something on my blog as well - you know how I love giveaways AND your sweet notecards!
    x0

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  29. Wow! Less than $100 bucks!? That's amazing! Congrats on getting a great deal on a beautiful sofa. I'll guess $35.
    Can't wait to check out your Etsy shop, Lana.

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  30. ...very neat sofa. I'm guessing you paid
    $74.


    Katie in wintry Illinois

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  31. Beautiful sofa and beautiful cards. I would love to win them..the cards, not the sofa:)

    I would have to say with this economy, maybe you got it for $64???

    Love the scarf and cap as well.

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  32. I'm going to guess $65.

    Good shopping, no matter what!

    Judy

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  33. I'll guess $32. Whatever you paid, you got a bargain!

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  34. what a great find... my guess is $75.00

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  35. What an amazing find. I love the legs! Great steal of a deal! I'm going to guess that you paid $70 although I can hardly believe that you would get that piece for such a deal. Nice job shopping! :)

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  36. I just found your blog today. I'm really enjoying it!

    My guess is $68. :)

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  37. I am guessing $52 since that is the year I was born! The sofa looks lovely and cozy. If you paid under $100 for it, you got a great deal!
    I LOVE the cards you are offering. I stopped by your Etsy shops too. I also sell on Etsy and it is a great source for all of us. I think I buy almost as much as I sell....
    Stop by my blog as I am having a give away as well.

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  38. Nothing like the thrill of finding a wonderful piece like this and then getting a great price on it to boot!
    Thank you for a chance at your lovely giveaway. My guess would be $35 ... for not particular reason :)

    You can find me at OWOH#122

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  39. Your Valentines are gorgeous! I have bookmarked your blog as a "favorite" ~ it IS Yummy! Emily.

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  40. Love the couch, it is gorgeous!!! I am guessing $60! Really gorgeous!

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  41. I was going to guess $87, but I see someone already guessed that. So I will guess $57. It is a beautiful sofa, what a deal! I guess sometimes patience does pay off.

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  42. Wow under a 100 I will have to guess 85.00 I am going to post this on my blog if its not too late
    Peace and Blessings
    Cheryl..Snatch Joy!

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  43. Hmm it was marked down from? So I wil say 75.00 give or take with tax. Anyway it looks great and frankly I love the older couches they weren't as "big" as the new ones. You had more options for arranging in these older homes like mine (1918).

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  44. What a great sofa! And I would like to go shopping with you, one of these days, LOL. My guess is $43, for no particular reason.
    Thanks, Lana!

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