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Saturday, October 30, 2010

Grain Sack Purse Giveaway from 3 Fine Grains

It’s no secret I’m an avid fan of Kymberley Fraser from 3 Fine Grains. Kymberley’s authentic antique grain sack designs have received national press and are adored by many. She designs unique pillows and throws and recovers gorgeous chairs and ottomans from rare 100 year old grain sacks, creating one of a kind pieces for beautifying our spaces.

 

Kymberley has embarked on a new design concept. She is now making German grain sack bags, which she refers to as the “Alles Bag” (pronounced Alice). Alles means “everything” in German, the “everything bag”…

 

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It gets even better, folks. Kymberley has generously agreed to Give Away to one of my lucky readers this Alles Bag, the very one my dear friend Rosemary was kind enough to model for me!

 

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Would you like to win this gorgeous Alles Bag? It has a retail value of $365

 

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To enter this Giveaway, we kindly ask you do each of the following:

1) Leave a comment here on my blog

2) Become a follower, if you haven’t already

3) Mention this giveaway on your blog, along with a link back to this post

4) For extra credit, answer this question: What is your favorite holiday tradition?

 

Giveaway Ends at 12am - Saturday, November 6th.

Winner to be announced on my blog, Sunday evening, November 7th.

 

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In other news, Kymberley just opened a brand new store this week called A Beautiful Mess, featuring a handful of talented women, all under one roof: Kymberley Fraser, Karen Chambers, Victoria Stoehr, Marilyn Thompson, The Junk Girls, Leah Cox and Tina O' Flaherty

 

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They hosted a grand opening for the new store a few nights ago, which I felt so fortunate to attend. It was packed with lots of familiar faces and some new ones too, along with some of the most gorgeous displays that left me weak in the knees. My dear and extremely talented friend Lulu was there with her camera a grabbed some great shots of the occasion. Here are just a few…

 

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Images above by Lulu. To check out the rest of the gorgeous gala, please visit her blog! I adore this girl, and her photographs are completely inspiring. I’m sure you’ll agree.

 

If you’re in the area and want to check it out in person, here’s the store address:

A Beautiful Mess

28875 Agoura Road (Whizin's Shopping Center)

Agoura Hills, California 91301

 

Good luck to all that enter in the Give Away!

 

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214 of you had this to say:

  1. I was just over at Lulu's soaking up the gorgeous photos from the store. I'm planning a visit when next in town, as I've had the invites in my email now for weeks. It's beyond fab! Thanks for sharing, tami

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  2. I am a follower! I am leaving a comment! And my favorite holiday traditions is yummy cinnamon rolls for breakfast!

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  3. I've been waiting for your beautiful pics Jen..It was so great seeing you and CELEBRATING the new store in Agoura A Beautiful Mess! That was a fun evening with great friends and beautiful antiques...xokathee

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  4. I would love to win the Alles bag!! What a great give-a-way!!!

    Thanks ;-)
    Erica

    friendsalwayswelcome@gmail.com

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  5. I'm already a follower ;-)

    Erica
    friendsalwayswelcome@gmail.com

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  6. My favorite tradition is decorating for Christmas the day after Thanksgiving ;-)

    Erica

    friendsalwayswelcome@gmail.com

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  7. Amazing bag, the store looks stunning. I will def. have to take a drive and check it out one day!

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  8. I am already a follower and ONE of my favorite holiday traditions is we all go to the movies on Christmas Day!

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  9. Hi Jennifer Sweetie...
    Oh my gosh what a wonderful opportunity for one of us lucky gals. Thank you SO much to Kymberley for donating this beautiful Alles bag, and you for encouraging her to do so.

    1. I am leaving this comment to be entered for the first time.
    2. I am already a happy, happy follower.
    3. I have already added your giveaway to my side scroll bar on my blog. Proudly too, I love sharing with my blogger friends.
    4. My favorite holiday tradition is: Our three grown kids bring their families over Christmas Eve and my husband reads the Christmas Story to all 8 of our grandchildren, just as he did to our 3 children when they were growing up. Then the stockings are put out for Santa to come, a little desert is shared and all go home for a peaceful night.

    Thank you so much for asking, and again thank you both for the wonderful opportunity to own such a beautiful bag. Hope you have a wonderful Halloween.

    Many hugs and much love, Sherry

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  10. I'm a follower, I LOVE this bag but my son will love it more, he is into messenger bags. My favorite tradition is baking cookies during the holidayd with my kids (yhey are not small anymore 15, 10) but the love to bake and eat as well.
    thank you,
    Wanda Contreras

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  11. What a great giveaway and a great shop!

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  12. Love that bag and would love to win one!

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  13. I am already a follower and love your blog!
    Amy

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  14. Love, love, love the bag. What a fantastic giveaway!!!

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  15. I'm a follower via my Reader!! My husband spent time in Germany as an exchange student, so I know this is one gorgeous vintage item he would love too! Our most cherished and fav holiday tradition is attending the huge July 3rd fireworks display on the NH Seacoast!

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  16. My favorite holiday tradition is helping my mom fill the Christmas stockings. I'm 38 and live in a different state, but she waits for me to get home very Christmas before she does the stockings. She wouldn't dare do them without me. She better not even try!!

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  17. What a cool bag! I'd love a chance to win it.

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  18. I am a follower of your blog.

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  19. My favorite holiday tradition is making Sweet Orange Biscuits and Kolachki.

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  20. The Alles bag is fantastic, and I would love to win it! I am a new follower and blogger, and I mentioned your giveaway in post # 3 of my blog (with a link back). My favorite holiday tradition is the family fun jar. Each family member writes activities on small notecards and placed them in a jar (three per family member). When things get a little hectic, we stop everything and draw an activity from the jar. Activities do not always cost money. They might include making hot chocolate, or taking a walk around the lake. We started this when our children were very small, and as teenagers, they still enjoy it.

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  21. This bag is gorg! I'm a follower, I've linked back to this from my blog, and my favorite holiday tradition is making homemade coco drinking it while driving around looking at holiday lights.

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  22. The Bag is lovely and I would like to be counted in.

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  23. Thanks for the chance to win! :)

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  24. What a great giveaway! Fingers crossed on this one :) How do I miss all these lovely shops up the street from me. I need to go visit! :)

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  25. Have traversed across from Dusty Lu and I'm now a follower. What a wonderful giveaway.

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  26. My favourite holiday tradition is making handmade christmas cards and wrapping to cover all our gorgeous gifts in. My children help me so its wonderful.

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  27. Have added your giveaway to my sidebar.

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  28. I'm a follower :) My favorite holiday tradition is putting on the porcelin doves with my youngest daughter. We have been doing it for 18 years now and last year for Christmas I got her own set to start a new tradition with her new family :)

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  29. This bad is GORGEOUS!! I'm keeping my fingers crossed!

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  30. Hi Jennifer, I just visited Lulu and saw her pictures of this wonderful shop. The Alles Bag is fabulous and I would love to own one. Of course I am a follower and I am adding the giveaway to my sidebar. My favorite holiday is Christmas. I love us decorating the house, burning scented candles and listening to Christmas music.
    xoxo,
    Sherry

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  31. I am a follower and I love your blog!!

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  32. My favorite holiday tradition is putting up the Christmas tree while watching "Elf'.

    :)

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  33. I love these bags.....fingers crossed!!

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  34. Leave a comment...check. Follow the blog...check. Add a "mention" and a link to my blog...check!! Favorite holiday tradition is to sit around the room with my entire family at Christmas and open gifts one at a time. This keeps us together in one room for conversation and fun!

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  35. Fantabulous! I think I may be afraid to even use that amazing bag if I was to win.Beautiful! I Love all her items.I am a follower-We make gingerbread houses.~Cheers Kim

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  36. Love the bag! Already follow you and we each open a present of new pajamas on Christmas Eve and sit & enjoy the tree and fireplace.

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  37. Love that bag.i already follow your blog.
    Greetings fromm Germany
    Sabine

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  38. I'm a longtime follower and I love this giveaway. I'm off to blog about it!!

    Zaira

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  39. I'm new to your blog. Thanks for the giveaway. Love the tote! My fav Xmas tradition is we bake a little cake for baby Jesus & sing Happy Birthday to him on Xmas morning.

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  40. What a wonderful giveaway! I will mention this on my blog! My favorite holiday tradition is going into the woods and picking out a Christmas tree.

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  41. Oh, do I ever love this bag!
    1. Comment
    2. Follower
    3. Will add to sidebar
    4. Favorite Holiday tradition is dinner with
    family

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  42. WOW! What a cool and unique giveaway!

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  43. My favorite holiday tradition is opening gifts!!

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  44. What a super generous giveaway! Thanks for the chance to win! The new shop looks gorgeous!
    XO ~ Jo

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  45. My favorite holiday tradition is baking banana nut bread with the kids. It's wonderful together time, and we all love the bread! :)
    Thanks again for the chance to win!
    XO ~ Jo

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  46. What a lovely bag... And that store looks amazing! Thanks for the chance at winning that great bag!
    Isabel

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  47. I am now a happy new follower! Love the blog and the bag!! I put a link on my blog loricomptondesigns.blogspot.com to yours as well! My favorite christmas tradition is doing a last minute shopping trip with my friend of 16 years. We dont get together alot but always make it a point to do that shopping trip!

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  48. That bag is just fabulous and I would love to win it. Thanks so much for the chance!

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  49. My favorite Christmas tradition is our annual train of lights trip. Vintage railcars are decorated with lights. Really festive and pretty!

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  50. I also posted your giveaway on my weekly giveaway page:

    http://www.mybackyardeden.com/2010/10/sunday-sweepstakes-linkup_30.html

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  51. I would love to win, thank you for the opportunity!
    C

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  52. OMG!!! how great is that bag?!!!! thanks for the chance to win!

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  53. I love the bag!!!!! Thanks for the chance to win!

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  54. I'm a follower and have been for a while ...I love your blog!

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  55. My favorite Christmas tradition is baking cookies the Saturday before Christmas. We do it from morning till night ...the house smells soooo good!!

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  56. Love the bag! Cant wait to roadt trip to~ A beautiful mess...

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  57. ~*~*LOVE her creations!! Im already a follower of your blog!!~*~* ;)Rachel

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  58. ~**~My favorite Holiday tradition is Christmas morning in jammies with my whole family opening gifts and laughing..more gifts..and a brunch!!~~*~*~*

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  59. Wonderful bag with a history for sure!

    -Danielle

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  60. Favorite holiday tradition is being with friends and family, cooking, shopping, and just savoring the reason for the season.

    -Danielle

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  61. ~*~Just posted your giveaway on my blog!!! ;)Rachel~*~*~*

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  62. I am totally in love with the bag!! My favorite holiday tradition is all the preparation... from shopping to making the food!! I love all the details and making memories! I am a follower!

    XO,
    Jane

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  63. Oh my goodness-so in love with that bag!! Thanks for sharing!

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  64. My favorite Holiday tradition is to go shopping with my hubby downtown Seattle-we spend the whole day shopping, have dinner, then stay in a hotel-we try a different hotel every year!

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  65. oh, its just gorgeous!!!! and how generous of her!!! there store looks amazing....I am a follower. ok, my favorite holiday tradition is just getting up and taking pictures of the kids opening there gifts with the messy, just out of bed look!
    on another note, I have sold almost every assesory in my family room and will be getting started soon!

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  66. How gorgeous! Love your blog!

    Sheila

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  67. I am a follower!!!!!!!!!!!!!Stanna
    (shabbyloft@aol.com)

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  68. I would Love this bag. I would love anything they have. Thanks a bunch, Stanna
    (shabbyloft@aol.com)

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  69. My favorite tradition is being with all my family. Stanna
    (shabbyloft@aol.com)

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  70. I absolutely love that bag!! How fabulous!

    ~Christie
    shabbyvintagethreads (at) gmail (dot) com

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  71. I'm also a follower!

    ~Christie
    shabbyvintagethreads (at) gmail (dot) com

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  72. Thank you both so much for the chance to win this amazing bag! I love 3 Fine Grains, as well as your blog & will sign up to become a follower :)

    My favorite Christmas tradition is going into the woods on a snowy day to cut down our tree.

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  73. Jennifer It was great seeing you, at the opening. I had a good time talking with old friends, too. The food was fabulous and the wall of newspaper books was my favorite feature, along with the turbine lights, and the chairs, and the umbrella spokes, and... I linked this giveaway to my blog, and I'll even clean your windows, to get this bag!

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  74. Oh yeah, my favorite Holiday tradition is ; It's kind of new, but we , meaning the whole family, my in-laws, my mom, and all the kids ranging from 10 to 22, write, ahead of time, on a piece of paper, the one person , living or dead, you would like to have sitting at the table, having Thanksgiving dinner. Of course, the kids were saying people like, Justin Timberlake, etc, Pretty funny and sad,at the same time.

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  75. What an amazing purse! I love the look and the style is perfect for me...
    Many thanks, Cindi
    jchoppes[at]hotmail[dot]com

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  76. I'm a follower and I'd love to win this bag!

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  77. A favorite holiday tradition for us happens on Christmas Eve when we first attend candlelight service at church, then drive around looking at all the lights, then home to have chili dogs!

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  78. I follow your amazing blog via Google
    Friend Connect!
    Again, many thanks...
    Cindi
    jchoppes[at]hotmail[dot]com

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  79. My favorite Christmas tradition is the
    Christmas Eve Candlelight Service at our
    church...
    It is absolutely beautiful!
    Many thanks to you and 3 Fine Grains for
    this generous giveaway.
    Cindi
    jchoppes[at]hotmail[dot]com

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  80. What a gorgeous bag and giveaway! I've been following your blog for several months and find it to be very beautiful and inspiring. My favorite Christmas tradition is to find a less fortunate family and provide Christmas gifts for them. I've done this through Angel Tree ministries or through a local women's shelter for battered women and their children. My family and I have experienced great joy in praying for these families and providing tangible reminders of Christ's love for them.

    Blessings,
    Beth

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  81. Hola Sweet Jennifer,
    You talented thing! You blow my mind! I am in awe of you!!!! What a stuuning sack!

    My family is Italian, our tradition since the early 1900's. On x-mas eve, we make home made ravioli by the hundreds. The pasta smell yummo! It's left to dry on tray's on top of our beds all day, for our Christmas dinner the next day. You bet, we always have plenty of leftovers!

    Many thanks,
    Laurie xox

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  82. Yippee Skippee!!! I'm follower number 1651. I can't wait to meet the other 1650 followers, Lol! One of our favorite holiday traditions is filling the christmas stockings. Yes everyone gets a stocking even the grownups. But now the grown children help Santa fill the stockings by adding a little something special to each one. It's wonderful to hear the delight over the smallest prize. What a dreamy bag, I would so love to carry it during this season's holiday shopping. Thanks for sharing it with one lucky winner.

    Smiles,

    Carol

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  83. I am a follower
    I'd love to win this bag. I love all kinds of bags, kinda like a bag lady, hah.
    My favoraite holiday tradition - stuffing stockings with goodies. It's the simple part of the holiday.

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  84. What a gorgeous bag!! Please sign me up to have a chance to own this!

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  85. My favorite tradition for Christmas is the gathering of all our family on Christmas Eve. This started with my parents and Gramma 70 years ago. We have always been together at my Mom and Dad's. Since they have passed on and the family has grown and moved far and wide--still all the family that is near (and sometimes far)gets together at my sister's home now--which happens to be our Mom and Dad's. It is a great feeling to all be together and remember all the years before.

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  86. Oh my gosh! What a GREAT giveaway!!!!! Thank you so much for giving us all a chance!! I'm off to add it to my post for tomorrow!

    xoxo laurie

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  87. Oh! And I've been a happy follower of yours for a while now! Love it!!!!

    xoxo laurie

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  88. My favorite holiday tradition is watching my hubby prepare the Thanksgiving dinner for everyone. He LOVES to cook (and order people around *wink*), and the dinner always turns out sooo delicious! I love watching him do what he loves to do....And I'm spoiled rotten, too.... lol!

    xoxo laurie

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  89. I would love, love to win!! I adore 3 Fine Grains, but could never afford to buy anything, so this would be such a treat.

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  90. My favorite tradition is opening one gift on Christmas eve.

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  91. Oh wow! What a gorgeous bag. I was just checking out the new shoppe at Dusty Lu's and heard about the give away. I'm a new follower! And my favorite tradition is baking and decorating goodies for Christmas. Love your blog, too :)
    Blessings,
    Becky C
    Buckets of Burlap

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  92. I'm a follower, and love your blog !

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  93. My favorite tradition is baking decorated cookies with my children,(mess and all!).

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  94. WOW !! Love all of Kymberly's goods. Thanks for featuring her !

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  95. Our traditions have changed a little over the course of years but the one that never changes is the love we share when family gets together. There is nothing better than a house full of laughter and conversation.

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  96. That bag is to die for!!! My favorite tradition is stocking stuffers that we buy or make for our family...Everyone brings their stocking to my moms and we all take turns putting little wrapped gifties in them.....

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  97. And my favorite tradition is opening one small present on Christmas Eve after drving around looking at the lights.

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  98. Would love to go in the draw for this divine bag, would take it EVERYWHERE with me for sure!
    alicia

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  99. oh and of course am already a follower of your blog from waaay back. I dont always leave a comment but I do always read!
    alicia
    p.s. will leave a comment more often as its nice to know you are being read ;0)

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  100. Favourite tradition hmmmmm.... well I would have to say playing christmas carols full bore whilst we all decorate the tree.

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  101. What a beautiful bag, would love a chance at it. Of course I am also a follower, LOVE your blog.

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  102. i just love thanksgiving. football and the parade on the tv in the background, the wonderful smells coming from the kitchen, eating too much, napping too much. what's there not to love?

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  103. Wow ~ amazing giveaway! I'm a follower!

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  104. Oh my goodness such a beauty! Thanks so much for the chance to win!

    heatheranne99 at gmail dot com

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  105. Blog follower too!

    heatheranne99 at gmail dot com

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  106. Blooged + linked!
    http://vintagefabulous.blogspot.com/2010/11/old-painted-cottage-grain-sack-purse.html

    My favorite Holiday tradition is gathering at Christmas time with my family and spending time together, eating a wonderful big meal, and going around the table saying what we're thankful for!

    heatheranne99 at gmail dot com

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  107. Hey Jennifer,

    I am sooooo leaving a comment for a chance to win that awesome bag. My favorite holiday tradition is after Christmas, after all the kids have opened gifts and are happy, when i get to say,.... "Thank God, I just pulled another one off!" I say it every year. I just started a blog thingy and i have no idea what I'm doing, but here it is
    http://cindysfracturedfairytale.blogspot.com/

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  108. I LOVE THAT BAG!!! I'm pretty sure it was made for me.

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  109. My favorite holiday tradition has to be Black Friday shopping!

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  110. This is my first visit to your site but definitely not my last. My favorite holiday tradition is after having a wonderful thanksgiving with my family I put up all of my Christmas decorations the very next day...it just makes the house even more warm and cozy. Thank you for the opportunity to win the bag.

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  111. I am already a follower, love the Alles (everything) bag.

    My favorite holiday tradition is 'Alles', the prep, the baking, the carol festivals, the lights, the feeling and of course the love.

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  112. That grain sak purse is absolutely lovely. I would love to win that. Her things are so beautiful. I enjoy visiting your blog.

    Linda at Love of White on White
    or lindarubin@centurytel.net

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  113. I am already a follower and LOVE that bag!

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  114. i totally ADORE the little grain bag!!!! my fingers crossed!

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  115. HI,so happy I just became your follower..xx

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  116. Loving the bag..Thanks for the great giveaway..xx

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  117. I've always like getting extra credit..My favourite holiday would have to be Christmas, as it's the time to give and really be a family..xx

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  118. What an awesome giveaway! Love the bag!! I am now following, and I mentioned the giveaway on my blog! Thanks for the chance

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  119. My favorite Holiday Tradition is getting to see Santa on Christmas eve! So fun for the kids.. Heidi

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  120. Most favorite holiday tradition is Christmas dinner with my three adult children and their significant others. (no marriages yet) Sit down to a home cooked meal with the table set up with candlelight.

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  121. Btw I am a follower of your blog. I just love to come and visit...often.
    Love the chance to win the fabulous bag!!!

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  122. My favorite holiday tradition is hot chocolate and cinnamon rolls Christmas morning. Whoever gets the penny in their cinnamon roll gets to open the first gift.

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  123. I LOVE that bag {with a capital "L"!} Thank you for the great giveaway!!

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  124. My favorite tradition is lighting the fire in the fireplace on Christmas Eve and visiting with family.

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  125. I would LOVE to win this!! Thanks for the chance!

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  126. My favorite tradition is Mexican food on Christmas Eve with my family!! We do it every year!!

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  127. We have a big Christmas Eve dinner and exchange gifts and have been doing this for almost 30 years now.

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  128. We always have a Swedish smorgasbord on Christmas Eve. Swedish meatballs are to die for!

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  129. Wow what an amazing and generous giveaway! I would love to enter!! Thank you!

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  130. Oh yes, I am also a follower and love your blog!
    Thanks again!

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  131. I just added the giveaway to my blog post too!! Have a wonderful day!
    Blessings~

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  132. Please enter me in this fabulous giveaway! That bag is to die for! My family has a fun tradition of getting together on Christmas Eve night and everyone brings a dish. We eat a big dinner then hand out presents to the kids. It's a great way to get together before we all split up with our individual families on Christmas morning.

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  133. 1- I love your blog! I am so excited for this contest! I love me some burlap! This purse is to die for!
    2- I already follow your blog and have you listed as one of my favorite blogs to read on my side bar!
    3- I am heading over to my blog as sooooon as I finish here to post a link to your blog!
    4- My all time favorite holiday tradition is going Christmas tree hunting in Idaho with my whole family up in Idaho the day after Thanksgiving. Then we load up the tree and bring it all the way down to Arizona. It is always so comforting to me to have a little bit of Idaho with me during the holidays.

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  134. That bag is gorgeous! Thanks for the opportunity!

    Kathy

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  135. My favorite holiday tradition is reading the Christmas story before we open gifts and then taking all day to open them!

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  136. What a beautiful purse and such a generous giveaway!

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  137. Halloween is my favorite holiday with Christmas a close 2nd! :)

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  138. Favorite holiday tradion is going to my mom's house and opening gifts on Christmas Eve. We always have Honey Baked ham and scalloped potatoes!

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  139. Hello! Visiting for the first time and just became a follower. One of our Christmas traditions is to make an Italian meal for dinner. We never do a ham, turkey or goose. We go all out and make old family recipes. So good! Love the bag, the pics and your blog!

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  140. following & commenting as you girls are the best. I love old grain sack fabrics, linen etc... wish I lived closer. I come from a very Italian family we celebrate Christmas eve traditional Italian style.... a feast... lots of incredible foods passed on down from generations & lots of love. I was going to list the menu but it would take up this entire post. If I win this amazing bag I will hang it up on my fireplace mantel, have the family fill it with gifts & money for a needy family. Of course I will keep the bag but give the gifts away. xoxooxLaura

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  141. Gorgeous giveaway!I will be keeping my fingers crossed!!

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  142. I am a follower too!
    thanks again!

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  143. My favorite holiday tradition is making our pumpkin pie. From when I was a little girl we would take our left over pumpkins (baking ones) from Halloween and make our puree for our Thanksgiving pies. So yummy!!

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  144. I love the bag, it would be perfect to tote all my stuff to bible study and mom's group. Love your site and your style! Amy

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  145. I love Christmas morning - the kids open their gifts while Christmas music plays and our breakfast tradition bakes in the oven!

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  146. What an amazing giveaway ~ Please enter me, I would love to win this!

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  147. What a wonderful giveaway Jennifer. Sign me up of coarse. I also wanted to comment on your lovely cloche. what a wonderful size and your display is perfect.

    Take care,

    Kathleen

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  148. I happily follow your lovely blog!

    : )

    Julie M.

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  149. What a lovely bag, my Aunt lives in Agoura Hills...so maybe next time in California I'll stop at this lovely shop! I'm a follower and my favorite tradition is Elf on a Shelf. My son loves finding him in a new location every morning.

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  150. Oooh just stumbled across your blog and sooo glad I did, my favourite christmas tradition has got to be opening just one small present on Christmas eve, hubby and I buy each other something ickle...just to get us into the spirit of christmas

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  151. OOH! I would love to win! My favorite Christmas tradition is every Christmas Eve we host a Party at our house and invite all of our friends and family to come and bring an hors d'oeuvre. Then we read the Legend of the Candy Cane and give away a candy cane afterwards and then we read the night before Christmas. Santa even sneaks by for a visit and the little ones go crazy

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  152. I follow your beautiful blog and would love for you to count me in on this generous give-away!
    I love passing out the new Christmas p.j.'s to my boys on Christmas Eve. :)

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  153. Oh My Gosh how inviting are these pictures? I want every thing I seen. I am just ate up with wanting lately but when I see things like posted I can't help myself. I sure hope I win this give a way.

    My favorite holiday tradition is wiskey and egg nog together. My Grandmother always had a toast with this drink

    Janice

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  154. Love giveaways love the bag love the blog!

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  155. Favorite tradition has to be the Christmas Eve service at church...love it, every year!

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  156. I already am a very happy follower :)

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  157. My favorite holiday tradition is baking with all the women in my family (which now only consists of 1 living grandma, my mother,ME and my young daughter!) I hope that she carries on the holiday baking tradition as I grow older :)

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  158. Forgot to say thank you for the chance at the lovely bag! I saw Kymberly's creations at the Remnants show - and her booth was to die for....and smelled of yummy pumpkin candles!! :D

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  159. I just happened to stumble upon your lovely blogsite! I have signed up for future posts so I don't miss a thing. My favourite holiday ~ Easter! No gifts to give or send, only blessings, and spring is soon to arrive. BCPatty

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  160. That is a neat bag, one I would love to win. I came over to visit your cottage of the month and saw the give-a-way. Have a great week.

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  161. I would love to win that beautiful bag! I love 3 Fine Grains and I love the Junk Girls!!!! The artistry of Jenny K is amazing! I wish them all a successful, "Beautiful Mess!"

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  162. What a lovely bag. I love 'everything' bags.

    I have just become a follower and have listed your giveaway in my side bar.

    On christmas morning, before breakfast, we eat rum balls and homemade cherry ripe slice while opening our presents.

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  163. Wonderful giveaway! I am a follower and Old Painted Cottage blog lover. My favorite tradition is decorating for Christmas the day after Thanksgiving with my husband and kids and eating leftovers. ✿◕‿◕✿

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  164. Beautiful bag! Love you blog.. My favorite tradition is decorating the tree with my kids and using all their old ornaments, little things they made as kids.

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  165. Hi Jennifer,
    Such a wonderful giveaway! I love the grain sack purse very much!. I have an idea for it if I was to be the lucky girl.
    I have been a follower for a long time now, I adore The Old Painted Cottage.
    I posted your giveaway on my sidebar, I tried to grab a photo but could not because of the copyright.
    A favorite tradition of mine is to make homemade gifts, blankets, hats, scarfs,either sewn, knitted or crocheted. My girls always look forward to what I have made for them. When they were little I would always make them matching Christmas dresses.
    Have a very sweet day at the Old Painted Cottage.
    Hugs, Elizabeth

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  166. hi jennifer! i cannot remember if i entered yet, but please add me to the very long list!!
    it is wonderful!!

    xo
    becky

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  167. and i follow you as well!!!

    xxoo

    but of course!

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  168. Fabulous, perfect for a fall outfit.

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