Spring Renewal Giveaway

It’s about that time again…for cleaning and organizing…stashing away the winter coats and clothing…enjoying the fresh air and long walks outside…and also…for a little giveaway from Painted White. In honor of the generosity shown to me from all across the globe, and the continued support and patronage of my business and this blog…it is my chance to give back. I have pulled together a simple gathering to bestow upon one of my readers.

The photo below shows what is included in the first giveaway {yes, there will be two…one larger that is open to all continental US residents…and the second smaller is open to everyone no matter your location…more details below}…

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When I was a young girl and would go to stay at my dad’s house in the city, he would often take my sister and I to our still favorite shop, Parkleigh…which had a delightful treasure trove of curious goods, treats, and bath and beauty products. My favorite section of the store was the Crabtree & Evelyn shop. I would browse through the pretty scented items, oohing and ahhing each one. My favorite was Lily of the Valley…and it still is…so you might be wondering why I am giving away Nantucket Briar here…but I will tell you. When I went out to pick up something special to offer here…I was drawn into Crabtree & Evelyn and knew I would find something delightful. I was going to go with Lily of the Valley, until I turned and saw the Nantucket Briar wall. It was the packaging that drew me in ;). Pale blue, soft floral pattern…simple and serene. It is the type of product that you would want to display in the bath…and doesn’t need to be hidden in a closet. Then, when I smelled the lotions and fragrances…I was smitten. It is delightful! And I am sure that you will think so too!

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The winner will receive the following Crabtree & Evelyn Nantucket Briar products:

100 mL Room Spray

100 mL Hand Therapy

184g Foaming Milk Bath

200 mL Scented Body Lotion

{a $50.00 value}

I also wanted to include some handmade items…so the winner will also receive one of my very own altered bottles. A tiny vintage glass bottle tied up in vintage lace and gray ribbon, and adorned with a vintage button. Inside…sprigs of dried Eucalyptus, white beads and buttons, and a hint of lavender.

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I have also been working on some new paper projects created with hand dyed papers. I love repurposing anything, and since purchasing a new coffee maker that does not use filters, we were left with a large 500 count bag. I had forgotten about them, until recently when I started to see them used for creative means. This got me to thinking of what I might do with mine…I hand dyed these “paper posies” with tea and pale pink coloring…and created this pomander ball…

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The ball measures about 27″ around and hangs from coordinating seam binding ribbon.

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{and if you end up not winning but want one of these, I will be offering them in the shop just as soon as I get a few more made up…as well as individual posies.} The winner of this larger giveaway will also receive a Painted White gift certificate good for $15.00 off any $25.00 purchase from our art, home, and life collections.

Now, for the second giveaway…I decided since I do have a few followers from Australia, Canada and the UK, as well as other countries abroad…that I would have a smaller giveaway, so that those lovely folks could participate as well. The second winner will receive a single tea dyed paper posy and a Painted White gift certificate good for $15.00 off of any $25.00 purchase from our art, home, and life collections.

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So here is how it will work…to enter either of the above giveaways simply leave a comment on this blog post. Then one week from today, Friday April 3rd, I will draw two winners. The first name drawn will win the larger giveaway if she/he reside in the continental US. If the first name drawn ends up being someone outside of the continental US, she/he will automatically win the second, and an alternate name will be drawn for the larger giveaway. All purchases made now through next Friday, at Painted White, in our art, home and life collections, will also automatically be entered into the drawing…so shop to increase your chances to win! You can also increase your chances by mentioning this giveaway on your own blog if you feel so inclined. Please feel free to use any of the above images in your post about it and link back to this posting, and be sure to let me know when you have, so that I can note to count you twice!

{And don’t forget…if you don’t have a blog…be sure to leave an email where I can notify you if you win!}

Best of luck to each of you and I sincerely hope the winners enjoy these simple offerings and that all of you enjoy the refreshing renewel of spring!

Till next time…

Alicew

{the giveaway is now closed. thanks to all who participated.}

211 Comments

  • sandra blanks

    oh Alice,
    that pomander ball is 2 die 4 gorgeous!!!! Please enter me in the drawing. Oh, I love the new look of your blog….beautiful as always.
    Hugs,
    Sandra

  • kelly

    Oh I am thrilled with this giveaway, and also so teary eyed about Renoir’s vet visit, oh it sickens my stomach to think of him in there yelping 🙁
    I am so glad to hear he is doing better, and I bet he did get tons and tons of attention and extra lovin’.
    Happy Spring to you sweet Alice, this is a very generous giveaway!!!
    hugs to you both!!!!
    kelly~

  • Margaret Bouwmeester

    Wow, that’s a very generous giveaway, love the huge pomander ball! You are very thoughtful to include the international bloggers, does that include Canada? LOL, I love prizes as much as everyone else!!
    Hugs,
    Margaret B

  • marilyn

    lovely way to
    celebrate this
    beautiful season 🙂
    your blog is full of
    beauty … thank you
    for sharing so generously!
    hugs,
    marilyn

  • Robin

    how creative! The pomander ball is wonderful! And the Crabtree and Evelyn products are beautiful on their own! How sweet of you!

  • milli wagoner

    Oh, how sweet are you!!! Your giveaway items are beautiful! I just love the pomander ball you made! So pretty and clever! Someone is going to be so happy!!!
    You are such a sweet and generous soul!
    (((hugs)))
    Milli

  • The Painted Nest

    I love your site, it’s so beautiful! I love the pink and white pomander balls~~what a creative way to use coffee filters! And Crabtree and Evelyn are wonderful!!What a lovely thing to do ~~ what a way to celebrate Spring!!! Please enter me in your giveaway~~~~Blessings, Deborah

  • Dee Hudson

    You have such a generous spirit. Your blog is a lovely read and the creative element is always delightful.
    The new look of the blog is so lovely. I am sorry to read that there were ppl who saw it as something it was not and it caused you such distress. You are one of a kind, and I mean that in the best way!
    Be well,
    Dee

  • Stephenie

    Alice, That is so very kind of you to do.. Everything is just so beautiful… I just love that pomander ball, it’s just amazing.. I always love visiting your blog..
    Stephenie

  • tiedupmemories

    Nantuckett Briar has been a long time favorite of mine! Love the packaging as well!The pamander ball is so pretty! I’d love to have a chance in your lovely giveaway!Thank you!
    Tracy

  • Leah C

    Oh everybody loves a giveaway:) That pomander ball is just gorgeous, Alice! A very generous gift…but I think my favorite is your altered bottle:)

  • LindaSonia

    What a truly wonderful giveaway. Count me in. I especially love that pomander ball. It’s beautiful!! LindaSonia

  • Violet @Create Beauty

    What generous and beautiful gifts you are offering! How could I not enter an attempt to win such delightful items! How clever, how did you ever think of making something so beautiful out of coffee filters?!?!?Blessings on your giving heart…

  • Jackie

    Beautiful things! How thoughtful of you. I am so in love with your coffee filter puff! I have been making tissue paper flowers like crazy (very stress relieving) and at the Pam Garrison class last weekend we made the coffee filter garland, but you puff is really stunning – I’ll have to give it a try. What a sweetie you are to have such a generous give away!! Happy Weekend!!

  • Wendy Van Der Meersche

    Your blog is so lovely and the giveaway so generous. I love everything and am always inspired by you. Ü

  • Tammy

    Ooooo, so generous!!! I LOVE Crabtree and Evelyn…especially their Evelyn perfume. Please, oh, please sign me up for your sweet giveaway!
    Your blog is a beauty!
    Tammy

  • Elaine

    Wow, who knew coffee filters could be so gorgeous. Your pomander is just lovely.
    I would love to win your giveaway. I live in New England but I haven’t been to Nantucket, yet. I have been to Crabtree and Evelyn, however, and I love their scents.
    You are very sweet to have such a wonderful giveaway!

  • Lori

    Alice, what a wonderful giveaway…i would be happy just to have that gorgeous pink pomander ball…i love that SO much!!!

  • Sandi

    Hi Alice,
    I LOVE the pomander ball and I also LOVE anything Crabtree and Evelyn!! What a great giveaway…Please enter me in your giveaway…I posted your giveaway on my blog too.
    Blessings!

  • Nancy

    Alice, thank you for your generosity. The pomander ball colors are wonderful! What fun it would be to win!! Am enjoying your blog. Thanks so much.

  • Meridith Ranck

    So beautiful! How fun that you are doing this! Thanks for all of your inspiration Alice! P.S. Love what you did with your stacking tables, I have almost the exact same ones and didn’t know what to do with them!
    -Meridith

  • Naomi

    I had a similar Crabtree and Evelyn fetish as a little girl but my favorite was Spring Rain!
    I can’t believe those are coffee filters, by the way. Just lovely.

  • Becca

    What an absolutely lovely giveaway. Nantucket Briar is my favorite C&E fragrance.
    Thank you for sharing your pretties!
    🙂
    ~Becca~

  • SANDY

    are you my sister because I used to think they had the most beautiful boxes and packaging growing up and it was a treat as it was so expensive.

  • Nancy

    What a charming and thoughtful giveaway! I am sure the lucky recipients will be delighted! My fingers are crossed. I live in the United States. Thank you!

  • mm

    Great talent! I enjoy the picture of your altered bottle. I hope to win. Keep up the great work and blog. Thanks.

  • Lesley

    Alice that pomander ball is beautiful and such delicious colors!!!! Such a beautiful giveaway from such a beautiful spirit!
    xo,
    Lesley

  • M. LaVonna Tetzlaff

    Alice what an amazing giveaway! Wow, please enter my name. the new web design is so pretty! What a beautiful pomander ball. You make this beautiful ball & all I can think of is to put in between pots & pans.:-) LaVonna

  • Danita Hanson

    My Liiy-of-the-valley are starting to grow. I also love their aroma–heavenly, and such tender little flowers. Have a happy day. Danita

  • sito

    The Pomander ball reminds me of something I had when I was kid. How fun to win it — along with the other goodies you are offering.

  • Polly

    Alice, your posies are AMAZING! That must have taken so much time to dye & make them. You’re so sweet to offer them as a gift. And if I don’t win, I’ll get some from the store. Have a beautiful week. Blessings.. Polly

  • Nicole Quigley

    So sweet of you Alice to have this contest!
    Love all your great ideas!!!
    Thanks always~
    xo~Nicole

  • patricia darrow

    Alice,
    I adore the splendid array of luxuries by Evelyn and Crabtree that you have creatively arranged in a lovely setting.
    Additionally, the lavender in your beautiful vintage jar evokes sentimentality of days gone by. Your site, photos and merchandise are all so very elegant.
    Patricia

  • ginny

    I am so excited to enter your giveaway! I absolutely love anything Crabtree and Evelyn. Your designs are gorgeous. Whoever wins is so very blessed!

  • Kathleen

    Alice, your new blog design is just exquisite! Love Crabtree & Evelyn…everything they make is just so chic and classy. Please enter me in your wonderful give-away, Kathleen

  • Lena

    Oh I love givaways! Much thanks for this chance at some beautiful items, and that ball is fabulous!
    Happy spring to you..

  • Tracie~My Petite Maison

    Hi Alice,
    It’s always a thing of beauty here and I love to visit for inspiration. But now with this lovely giveaway, you just couldn’t keep me away! Love all the items and that vintage bottle is just so, so cute!
    Happy day xo~Tracie

  • RobinfromCA

    What a beautiful give away! I love it all and am now trying to decide which lovely image to use on my blog so everyone will know about it. Especially that stunning pomander! Oh, I think I just decided on an image!
    Robin

  • Diane Atwood

    I just started looking at your site and I love the fresh look. I will be back to look often. Sincerely, Diane

  • Beth

    I love your pictures and creativity! I am from the Rochester area and once lived near the Parkleigh Pharmacy on Park Ave.
    Thanks for all your inspirations!

  • karen

    I would feel so happy to win this prize! I love the paper flower ball…maybe you could do a tutorial later? I hope I win! happy spring!
    karen…
    recycledrita.blogspot.com

  • Christina Brunetti

    Crabtree & Evelyn. This so reminds me of my mother. I remember making a special trip to the mall around Christmas time to get her their Almond body wash.
    Thanks so much for the giveaway.

  • Janet Bernasconi

    Hi Alice,
    Your blog is so sweet. I love to visit you and see what you are up to. How sweet of you to offer a giveaway. Please include me. my dd is sitting here next to me drooling at all that you have. Good Luck to the lucky winner!
    Have a great week,
    Janet
    Janets Creative Pillows

  • Rebecca

    Beautiful spirit and a beautiful blog with such inspiring photos. Always a feast for the eyes to visit your blog. Quite smitten with Renoir…I have two little yorkies who would adore him!

  • Alexandrea M

    Thats so lovely!~ Your bottles match the giveaway items. I would use the products but your altered bottle – I know just where I’d put it and it’d look pretty for years I believe!

  • Dru Cabral

    Happy Spring Alice! What a sweet offering – they are all so wonderful. Please enter me and I have added you to my blog with a link back to yours – if you have time stop by and take a look. Take care…

  • Sandra K321

    The pomander ball is truly unique. I would love to have one. I really like all of the Crabtree and Evelyn products.

  • Kathy Julian

    Hi! I love your new look and love all your work. Thanks for sharing – I thoroughly enjoy your blog and artwork. Kathy Julian

  • Cindy

    Alice, thank you for offering such a beautiful give away! My favorite is your huge pomander ball…just the perfect pale shade. Thank you!

  • Myra Hargrave

    I love reading your blog! I would like to have my name entered for your drawing – such lovely things! Myra

  • DEB

    Love your blog and would love a chance at winning your yummy gift package! Wow!
    thanks
    Deb Brennan

  • Debbykay

    Oh, so lovely! Your blog is quite beautiful-soft, peaceful and fresh!
    Thanks for sharing your talents and gifts!
    Debbykay at Rose Cottage Gardens and Farm

  • Wanda

    Oh…I love Crabtree & Evelyn! It was my favorite store in the Mall…I used to buy the little scahets (Nantucket Briar was one of them) and the travel size soap, because that is all I could afford as a kid. 🙂

  • Wanda

    Oh…I love Crabtree & Evelyn! It was my favorite store in the Mall…I used to buy the little scahets (Nantucket Briar was one of them) and the travel size soap, because that is all I could afford as a kid. 🙂

  • PegasusFeathers

    I only wish I was so creative, thank you so very much for the chance to win your giveaway. Your blog is beautiful and the music is so pleasant.

  • PegasusFeathers

    I only wish I was so creative, thank you so very much for the chance to win your giveaway. Your blog is beautiful and the music is so pleasant.

  • Michelle

    Hi! I came over from Tracie’s at My Petite Maison! I love Crabtree and Evelyn products. In fact, I used to manage a Crabtree and Evelyn store in Southern California. It was the best job I had ever had….and buying for the store was so much fun! It was like shopping with someone else’s money. 🙂 I would love to be entered in on this giveaway! THANK YOU!!

  • Michelle

    Hi! I came over from Tracie’s at My Petite Maison! I love Crabtree and Evelyn products. In fact, I used to manage a Crabtree and Evelyn store in Southern California. It was the best job I had ever had….and buying for the store was so much fun! It was like shopping with someone else’s money. 🙂 I would love to be entered in on this giveaway! THANK YOU!!

  • Monique

    I am happy to have found your blog through Ma Petite Maison~
    I love Nantucket Briar..that and Savannah Gardens are my 2 favorite scents from C and E.
    What a pretty Blog!
    It’s raining here and cold..so I am armchair visiting~

  • Monique

    I am happy to have found your blog through Ma Petite Maison~
    I love Nantucket Briar..that and Savannah Gardens are my 2 favorite scents from C and E.
    What a pretty Blog!
    It’s raining here and cold..so I am armchair visiting~

  • Carolyn Green

    Hi Alice,
    You have a lovely blog and I was glad that
    Tracie invited me to come and visit.
    The paper posy is so pretty.
    I love Crabtree & Evelyn also, my children buy me Birthday and Christmas gifts there.
    I am having a giveaway in a few days so please come and visit my blog.
    Hugs
    Carolyn

  • Carolyn Green

    Hi Alice,
    You have a lovely blog and I was glad that
    Tracie invited me to come and visit.
    The paper posy is so pretty.
    I love Crabtree & Evelyn also, my children buy me Birthday and Christmas gifts there.
    I am having a giveaway in a few days so please come and visit my blog.
    Hugs
    Carolyn

  • Recie Sullivan

    Hi Alice,
    I purched a website design from you about three years ago and have followed your blog ever since. You are a beautiful person inside and out. Thank you for all your creative inspiration and giving someone a chance to win your awesome giveaway. Congrats, ahead of time, for the person that wins!

  • Recie Sullivan

    Hi Alice,
    I purched a website design from you about three years ago and have followed your blog ever since. You are a beautiful person inside and out. Thank you for all your creative inspiration and giving someone a chance to win your awesome giveaway. Congrats, ahead of time, for the person that wins!

  • Lynne Laura

    Hi Alice,
    What a nice giveaway…I came by way of Tracie’s blog. Your pomander ball is lovely, love the size and colors.
    Kindredly, Lynne Laura

  • Lynne Laura

    Hi Alice,
    What a nice giveaway…I came by way of Tracie’s blog. Your pomander ball is lovely, love the size and colors.
    Kindredly, Lynne Laura

  • Pearl

    Hi Alice… Tracie sent me your way with hopes of winning your Lovely Give~Away… Please toss my name into the hat for a chance to win… Thanks! Lily-of-the-Valley is my birth flower, as well as one of my favorite scents… Haven’t had the pleasure of experiencing Nantucket Briar, but am hoping to, soon! I loved what you created with your coffee filters… simply Beautiful…
    I wanted to thank you, also, for your recent visit and kind words about my lil Cocoa girl… I’m happy to report that she’s doing very well… What a story about your precious Renoir ‘n the brownies! We just cannot be too careful when it comes to our beloved fur-babies, can we?!
    Typical for me, I’m way behind with visiting and catching up on everyone’s blogs… I’m off to read more… Hope that your week is wonderful, Alice…
    ~blessings~
    Pearl

  • Pearl

    Hi Alice… Tracie sent me your way with hopes of winning your Lovely Give~Away… Please toss my name into the hat for a chance to win… Thanks! Lily-of-the-Valley is my birth flower, as well as one of my favorite scents… Haven’t had the pleasure of experiencing Nantucket Briar, but am hoping to, soon! I loved what you created with your coffee filters… simply Beautiful…
    I wanted to thank you, also, for your recent visit and kind words about my lil Cocoa girl… I’m happy to report that she’s doing very well… What a story about your precious Renoir ‘n the brownies! We just cannot be too careful when it comes to our beloved fur-babies, can we?!
    Typical for me, I’m way behind with visiting and catching up on everyone’s blogs… I’m off to read more… Hope that your week is wonderful, Alice…
    ~blessings~
    Pearl

  • Jacque

    The word renewal got my attention the beautiful gifts made me stay, what a nice thing to do and a very nice choice of gifts. Thank you I always enjoy reading your blog~Jacque

  • Jacque

    The word renewal got my attention the beautiful gifts made me stay, what a nice thing to do and a very nice choice of gifts. Thank you I always enjoy reading your blog~Jacque

  • Susan

    Beautiful products. . .and beautiful blog!!! What a treat to end up right here!
    Thank you for your beauty!!!

  • Susan

    Beautiful products. . .and beautiful blog!!! What a treat to end up right here!
    Thank you for your beauty!!!

  • Diane

    Alice
    This is a wonderful give away and I would be so very excited to ve the lucky winner.
    Thank you!
    Namaste
    Diane

  • Diane

    Alice
    This is a wonderful give away and I would be so very excited to ve the lucky winner.
    Thank you!
    Namaste
    Diane

  • a la parisienne

    Well, I just found your blog via another blog (I’ve forgotten it at this point!) Wow, your blog is beautiful! I love gray and soft, muted colors. I am probably too late to win anything, but that’s fine. Feel free to visit my blog when you have a chance.

  • a la parisienne

    Well, I just found your blog via another blog (I’ve forgotten it at this point!) Wow, your blog is beautiful! I love gray and soft, muted colors. I am probably too late to win anything, but that’s fine. Feel free to visit my blog when you have a chance.

  • priscila

    you have a beautiful blog. I found u today through flickr…sorry my first message got cut off. I love your romantic shabby style…I love all this stuff

  • priscila

    you have a beautiful blog. I found u today through flickr…sorry my first message got cut off. I love your romantic shabby style…I love all this stuff

  • Sherry

    I would love to enter your beautiful giveaway! Your blog is so pretty, Alice. I resent the pictures that I tried sending earlier, hoping they were the correct size!lol
    Thanks,
    Sherry

  • Sherry

    I would love to enter your beautiful giveaway! Your blog is so pretty, Alice. I resent the pictures that I tried sending earlier, hoping they were the correct size!lol
    Thanks,
    Sherry

  • Anne

    I have been viewing your site for many months now an I look at it daily. You have great talent. Keep up the good work. I am just learning how to post a coment.

  • Anne

    I have been viewing your site for many months now an I look at it daily. You have great talent. Keep up the good work. I am just learning how to post a coment.