We have a Winner! Drum roll, please...

The winning number chosen using random.org was #34 Emily Flippin Maruna (aka Sew Flippin Cool!) Hurrah + congrats Emily! I'll be emailing you for further instruction :)

Definitely don't miss an opportunity to visit Emily's blog, The Handmade Experiment. You know how I love my crafty, handmakin' kinda ladies and this mama's no exception!

Thanks for playing, everyone & don't forget to pop over to Shabby Apple & use your discount code “ohmyword10off” for 10% off!

{GIVEAWAY} Win the Darling Ahoy! Dress from Shabby Apple!

{up for grabs...the ahoy! dress from shabby apple}

Happy Friday, my darlings! Do I have a treat in store for you this morning or what?! With the official start to summer just around the corner, this is the perfect time to get you ready for fetes, festivals, and summer fun – why not start it with a giveaway from my newest affiliate sponsor -- the oh-so-fabulous Shabby Apple boutique!

If you’ve never had the pleasure of visiting www.shabbyapple.com, I can’t recommend it enough for dresses for little girls and women alike, all vintage-inspired and totally adorable.

So, here it is…up for grabs is this doll of a women’s dress: the Ahoy! dress in pretty green cotton voile.

All you have to do to enter is head on over to Shabby Apple’s Facebook page, ‘Like’ them, let them know that oh my word! sent you, pop back over here and leave me a comment letting me know you did. That’s it! Super easy peasy, right?

Want a few more ways to win? Tweet it (@evereeve), Facebook it (link back to http://www.facebook.com/ohmywordblog), blog it...whatever! For every bit of promo, leave me a separate comment and each will count as a bonus entry!

(Please don’t forget to include your email address somewhere so I can contact you if you win – no spam from me, I promise!)

{Just a bit more of the awesome that is shabby apple}

But wait....there's MORE! Cuz' I adore you, you ALL can be winners and get your own awesome bit o’ vintage loveliness a la Shabby Apple when you use the coupon code “ohmyword10off” & get 10% off your order! So if you’d like some new accessories, a new bathing suit, or even a maternity dress – Shabby Apple has you covered. (FYI: discount expires in 30 days, so get on it!)

The rest of the giveaway details:
• Only open to U.S.residents (sorry, International ladies!)
• The winner will be chosen at random based on the received comments.
• Contest ends at midnight EST on Friday, June 24, 2011.
• Winner will be announced Monday June 27, 2011.
• Once announced and contacted, the winner must provide me their name, address, phone, email address and dress size, so I can make sure the good folks at Shabby Apple get you your dress!
• Sorry – no exchanges will be offered for the winning dress.


Happy summer!

♥ Evelyn

Gosh! 101 Followers...Let's Have a Giveaway ☺

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Perhaps it's wrong or strange to admit, but I never thought I'd see the day where I'd have 101 followers. I'm pretty flabbergasted, actually. That's a lot of folks reading this little ol' blog of mine. Talk about humbling! I wish I would have noticed at follower #100, as it's a much tidier number, but 101 it is...and should be celebrated!

I think it's time for a little fun giveaway sort of thing because I really sort of adore you, my dear readers. Your comments, emails, tweets, posts, and encouragement pretty much rock my little world. So let me thank you with some gift I conjure up :)

So, let's have some fun. All I ask is this: What is your numero uno top wish for yourself at this very moment. Is it for beauty? Health? Family? Friends? Maybe a green thumb or ounce more creativity? Do tell!

And because I'm not one to ask something as personal as that and not share my own #1 big wish, here goes nothing...

"I wish my business made enough money to fix cars, pay bills, update bathrooms, buy gifts, take vacations, and have babies. I'm working on it...but it sure would be nice if I had it right this very moment!"

One comment per person, unless you post elsewhere. If you post on your facebook, tweet it, etc, just leave me another comment with the appropriate link :) I'm pretty flexible. This is just so I get to spoil one darling reader with a little surprise!

Winner will be chosen at random using random.org -- open to everyone worldwide ☺

xo,
Eve

P.S. Going to keep taking comments until 10/31/10, so keep 'em coming!

Winner Winner Chicken Dinner!

Congratulations + hats off to Pam Frost Gorder! 

She's the lucky winner of the Good Morning Ohio Giveaway!

A very big, heartfelt thanks to everyone who participated in making this giveaway a humongous success. Without all the companies, artisans, commenters, bloggers, tweeters, and new Facebook friends, this giveaway wouldn't have nearly been as fun. You guys never cease to amaze me. I heart you mucho :)

I simply cannot wait to have another giveaway! This was entirely too much fun :) So, if you're a crafter, Etsian, business owner, artist, or the like, and you'd like to participate in your own giveaway on Oh My Word! please let me know because I would love to host you (and I bet I know a few folks who would love to learn more about you in the process!) Just send me an email at reevetobe {at} gmail {dot} com.

Good Morning Ohio: A HUGE Giveaway!

What better way to kick off a holiday weekend than to play host to a giveaway of nearly epic proportions?!

{WHAT IT'S ALL ABOUT}

When I began the Good Morning Ohio posts here on Oh My Word!, it got me thinking about all the serious Ohio talent, right here in the heart of it all, and how much I wanted to share with the world just how proud I am of our Ohio artists, artisans, business owners, crafters, creatives, and all folks local.

{WHAT'S UP FOR GRABS}

Over $250 in goods from well over a dozen vendors -- all Ohio-made! There's lots of variety here, folks. A little something for everyone. Plenty to share the Ohio love with friends + family, if you're the lucky winner!

{THE GENEROUS CONTRIBUTORS}

Please pop over and visit the websites, shops + blogs of these dear Ohioans who so kindly offered up their wares for the Good Morning Ohio giveaway. I bet you'll find more than one new favorite among these amazing people. Let's show support to those who work hard to bring you alternative shopping options!

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{FOR THE WEE ONES}

· Little Bean Embroidery elephant bib + $10 gift certificate to the LBE shop
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· Rügrat Dēsign Mobile Monet crayon roll (with a whole set of crayons)
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· Bree Bee's pacifier clip in cheery primary colors (never lose a binky again!)
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{FOR THE FOODIES}

· A bag of yummy peanut Buckeye Brittle (I can eat a whole bag in one sitting, seriously)
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· A bag of crunchy Keric Korn & Candies Karamelcorn

· A bag of all-natural My Dadz Nutz Caramelized Jumbo Redskins peanuts
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· A bag Lucy's Blend Breakfast Roast whole coffee beans by Chief Cooker Coffee Roasters

· Executive Sweets Chocolatier's speciality Milk Chocolate Potato Chip Clusters
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· Ludwig's Buckeye Magic spice rubs for beef, chicken, and fish

· Schlabach Amish Bakery Low Fat Grand-ola (perfect with blackberries)

· Stadium Salsa's Sweet & Spicy salsa
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{And a special thanks to Pam at Walker Food Group for providing nearly all these treats!)

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{FOR THE LADIES}

· Set of 5 handmade cards, featuring 5 special occasions by Twin2Kim
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· Squid12r's one-of-a-kind embroidered patch flower earrings
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· Silver flower + glass pearl bracelet, handcrafted by BrittanyChavers
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{FOR THE HOME}

· Polka dot rag basket + set of 3 crocheted cotton washcloths - Handmade by Annabelle
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· Red, white + blue 'Americana' hand-poured soy blend candle by Emma's Enchantments
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· Hand-crocheted cotton 'Wakefield Market' tote & 1 cotton + jute "Harmony" dish scrubbie by Hello Magpie (p.s. that's me!)
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· An original artwork print from O'Reilly Ink Illustration -- you choose your favorite!
[web] [blog] *this item will be mailed separately by O'Reilly Ink.

· 6" x 9" 'Pink Leaves' original photography print by Christa Kimble Photography (who also happens to be our wedding photographer!)

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{HOW TO ENTER: UP TO 5 ENTRIES PER PERSON}
  (PLEASE leave me your email address/link so I have a way of contacting you if you're the winner!)

· 1 entry: Leave a comment + share your favorite local product

· 1 additional entry: Follow or subscribe to Oh My Word!
(Leave another comment, please!)

· 1 additional entry: Tweet about the giveaway + include the links: bit.ly/OhioRules + @evereeve
(Leave another comment with a link to your tweet.)

· 1 additional entry: Blog about the giveaway
(Leave another comment with a link to your post.)

· 1 additional entry: "Like" Oh My Word! on Facebook
(Leave another comment, please!)

{This contest is open to folks with continental U.S. addresses only, please!}
*CONTEST ENDS 11:59pm EDT - SUNDAY JUNE 6th!*
Winner will be selected at random and posted on Tuesday June 8th
so check back then to see if you've won! 

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Big thanks to all of my super Ohio contributors + good luck!

**Contest + comments are now closed. Thank you to all who entered to win! **

200th Post Giveaway!

Hi my lovelies! I hope you had a great weekend...mine was stupendous! We were very adventurous, driving a couple of hours away from home in search of Dole Whip (to no avail. Very sad.), hit the Bucyrus Bratwurst Festival and I made the most glorious Boeuf Bourguignon! It wasn't scary or difficult at all. Just a bit time-consuming, but I did it! It's tonight's dinner, so I'll report more on that later.

Now, onto the fun stuff!

Last Thursday, I hit my 200th post. Because you guys truly keep me going, I wanted to have a little giveaway in celebration of this momentous occasion!

I've been very inspired lately by Julia Child and her great vintage kitchen. So whether you're a vintage lover and collector or just starting out, here's a few bits of fun to get you going:

· 1 vintage, handmade apron - black & white check w/ red thread accents, front pocket. Cut-out detailing around hem and on pocket.
Wrap & tie around waist with long ties fits most sizes.
*Sorry, dress and pearls not included!

· 1 vintage hobnail milk glass vase
· 4 vintage Better Homes and Gardens cook books chock full o' the classics:
- Pies and Cakes
- Make-Ahead Cook Book
- Jiffy Cooking
- Blender Cook Book

· 1 Anne Taintor Modern Office notepad
· 6 card stock tags - great for gifts, name tags or seating cards!

How to enter:

Please leave me a comment naming your favorite recipe and why it's your fave. It can be a recipe for anything -- salad, soup, dessert, main course, a great punch - anything goes! No need to write out the recipe...yet!*

The giveaway will end on August 31, 11:59 p.m. EST. Winner will be chosen at random and notified on Sept. 1, 2009. Don't forget to leave me your email address or a way to contact you if you're the winner.

*If ever you would like to share your favorite recipe and story, please let me know. I would love to add it to my growing recipe collection and share it with everyone on the blog, too! That makes everyone a winner :)

Good luck!!

Blog Love: {sweeter than me}

{sweeter than me}

Dear readers,

Check out {sweeter than me} to enter Kristin's weekly giveaway -- this week, it's a $25 Gift Certificate to Intres -- whimsical felt creations extraordinaire! She offers lots of ways to enter; a little something for everyone and it's super easy.

Which is your fave? Mine is this house. Isn't it cute?! Good luck to all who enter! xo

{intres}

Happy 200th Post!

I almost keeled over when I saw that I was on my 200th post. That's just crazy talk! Or maybe it's just a lot of talk in general? Hm. I do suppose that's possible...

SO, with that in mind, I want to give stuff away to a lucky reader. Yay for stuff!

Here's what I'm thinking...

Because this really snuck up on me, I'm going to take the weekend to put together some fun gifties for the winner...and I'll get back to you on Monday with the details, so stay tuned!

Just Plain Ol' Cool: Loving Local

Have you peeped Written Bliss lately? Loving the all-new makeover! But what I find especially cool is the local Etsy love shout-out contests she's been doing lately. Love those who love local!

Right now, she has a great 100th Post-Meets-Local-Etsy contest going to win big from Columbus' own Space Dog Studios -- either a pack of bookmark books or a recycled pages journal. Pop over and show some love for our locals.

{courtesy Space Dog Studios via Written Bliss}

I WON!

{lilafrances via Classic Bride}

So Sarah over at Classic Bride (one of my absolute fave-o wedding blogs of all time) has simply The Best Contests Ever. One of her most recent contests featured Anna's Etsy shop lilafrances's custom hangers. Completely adorable, yes?

{lilafrances via Classic Bride}

Anna was generous enough to give away a small custom hanger set to one lucky CB reader...and that reader was ME!! I'm over the moon :) THANK YOU SARAH + ANNA!!

{lilafrances via Classic Bride}

Grosgrain: Boojiboo Flirty Apron GUEST GIVEAWAY!!!!

{Courtesy Boojiboo}

Grosgrain: Boojiboo Flirty Apron GUEST GIVEAWAY!!!!

Seriously too cute for words. Wouldn't a Boojiboo apron make a perfect inspiration piece for a kitchen-inspired bridal shower or all around fab-o gift for some lucky lady in your life? Seriously, what woman wouldn't love it?!

Heck, I figure if you're stuck in the kitchen at all, why not look fantastic in the process :)

Best. Contest. Ever.

Atomic Mama is having the best contest ever in honor of her blog making it to 100 followers (yay, AM!!) The Vintage Hairstyling book, a darling flower hair pin, wave clamps, pin curl pins...ahh!! This is one to-die-for giveaway!

If you've never visited her blog, it's a must see. Such an inspiration and a Bombshell through and through :)

Drumroll, Please!

Thank you to everyone who participated and commented on April's Lucky 13 Giveaway!

The feedback that I received was great and I hope that I can continue to mix it up a bit and have all sorts of giveaways in the future.

And without further ado...

Congratulations to Lisa & Obnox! Your comments were randomly chosen as this month's winners. You both will be receiving a pack of Beauty Alert! labels in the mail very shortly!

(I emailed you both..please let me know if you didn't receive it.)

Thanks again to everyone and keep those peepers open for future contests!

{lucky 13} Giveaway EXTENDED!

Just an FYI...because I know there was some comment-posting weirdness earlier this week, I've extended the contest through to next Friday, April 24, closing at midnight.

Yay! Keep the comments rolling!

Don't Forget! {Lucky 13} Giveaway!

Here's a little reminder to leave a comment over on the {Lucky 13} Giveaway for Beauty Alert! Labels! Who doesn't love FREE STUFF?

Just one comment telling me about your favorite beauty product is all it takes to enter (please leave me your email addy so I'll know who to contact if you're the winner!)

Can't wait to read all about your faves and maybe even give a couple of them a try :)

{Lucky 13} Giveaway: Beauty Alert! Labels - CLOSED!

UPDATE: CONTEST IS CLOSED! Thanks to all who entered. Winner will be contacted shortly via email. Thanks everyone! - Evelyn

Boy do I have a great surprise for you! Remember this month's {Bombshell Beauty} post -- The one about makeup exiration dates? It featured Beauty Alert! labels - one of those rockin' products every woman should have. Well, guess what? Now you can try to win your own for free!

Stacya, West Coast Beauty Alert! Rep Extraordinare, is a fan of Oh My Word! and was kind and generous enough to send over Beauty Alert! labels for a {Lucky 13} contest. Wasn't that nice of her? I think so! Just one more reason to love this company!

Up for grabs: The packet contains 24 labels, each color-coded and month-marked depending on shelf life, and instructions for use and application. All you need is a permanent marker and some brand-new makeup and you're ready to go!

How to enter: Just leave a comment below (with a valid email address) sharing with us your favorite beauty-related product and a bit about why you love it.

All comments posted before Friday April 17 at Midnight EST will be considered and one will be selected at random to win!

*The contest is limited to U.S. residents only.

Good Lucky!

OK, Really...Plus, A Really Cool Gift

The contest prize doesn't have cooties, folks.

Where is the comment love? The giveaway only lasts until 11:59 tonight, so it's looking like the odds are definitely in someone's favor!

Check this out...How adorable would this fantastic Not A Paper Cup look with that awesome wool felt cozy wrapped around it?

I love a Not A Paper Cup. It's a ceramic cup with a silicone lid, same shape as a to-go coffee cup, but way less evil. Sip your java, hug a tree and reduce post-consumer waste all at the same time. A trifecta! This makes a really solid gift for someone who has everything, too -- OR how about a unique gift for your bridal party? Something that they'll use over and over, much unlike the dangle earrings or bath products you considered (and the gents would love it, too.) Plus it has super high cool factor.

It's on SALE at Amazon, too! Get it here!

{Courtesy: Amazon.com}

First Ever Lucky 13 Giveaway! {closed}

{Contest is closed and even though there was no "official" winner, the prize is going to one very deserving coffee drinker :) }

In honor of being exactly 9 months away from my wedding date and it being one of this year's other Friday the 13ths (there are 3, neat eh?), I thought I would give you all a chance to win a fun little prize! All you have to do is leave a comment on this post telling me a little something you like about my blog -- a favorite post, a funny quote, a great link, anything will do. That's it! Easy Peasy!

Curious about what you could win? I bet you are! How about what you see here (sans prop cup, of course.)

How about ditching those cardboard coffee cup sleeves for a super duper wool felt to-go coffee cup cozy (handmade by yours truly) AND two sets of note cards with envelopes? Aren't they darling? The notecards are a chic pink and green houndstooth print and a fun multicolor polkadot. The cozy is tan with a red heart, 2-ply, both hand and machine stitched and fits most to-go cups. Just a bit of color to brighten someone's day!

Here's the rules: The contest starts now (as soon as this post was, um, posted) and ends at 11:59 p.m. Sunday, February 15th, 2009 so get crackin'! Only one comment per person, please. Sometime on Monday, I'll use new-fangled technology to generate a random number based on the total number of posts. (I'll number the posts as 1 being the first, 'oldest' post, increasing by 1 by each post..ending with the newest post as the highest number.) Whichever number is generated is the winner! I'll post the winning number and name, if available, then the winner will email me to work out the rest of the details, like where to mail it to and all that good stuff.

GOOD LUCKY DUCKY!