Thursday, August 5, 2010

My Oh No The Big 4-0 Giveaway!!!

Ok, let's just say I know how to milk a birthday!  I have been talking about my special day all week!  I am only in my first week of my 40's but I feel great about my new decade.  Something liberating about being a woman of my age now.  I love it!!!  I feel like I have a fresh new start, a new life of some sorts!!! 
I sure thank you all for the sweet wishes, I sure feel loved! 
I have been blogging for almost 5 years now, I remember my first conversation about blogging was over lunch with my new friends who I was adopting with.  At the time it was kind of a new thing, so many family members and friends followed our every step as we followed our hearts to China and back.  I started this blog a few years afterwards because so many of my posts on my family blog were pertaining to things that I was doing around our house, finally I gave myself a place to journal about my decorating passion and my ever evolving home improvements.  A place to journal about all of the "feathers in my nest". 
I love reading blogs about cooking, cleaining, organizing, family life and of course decorating.  I have gained so many wonderful tidbits of knowledge through reading blogs.  As a stay at home mom I feel like I have a group of girlfriends who are always checking in on me and who can appreciate all of the things that I love.  Kindred spirits if you will. 
My adoption bloggy friends will always have a very special place in my heart, they are family to me.  But my decorating blog friends  are like best buds, you ooooh and aaaahhhh over things just like I do, you are squealing in delight just like I would when you see something that is just "blog worthy" and you just understand why I change my furniture like a 100 times a year, it is just me, and you love me just the way I am !!!  So to thank you for your friendships I am giving away a beauty!!! I know many of you follow my sister's blog and love her artwork, well, as a good big sister would do, I forced her into giving me something from her collection to offer to my friends in honor of my big 40th!!!  She gave in much easier than she did when we were little!!!  Just look at what I have behind curtain number 1 ladies!!!! 

This sweet little canvas original painting by her!!!  We both love the water so much, it is a part of our DNA I am sure!  I loved this little piece when I saw it in her studio a few weeks ago and it can now be YOURS!!! Please leave me a comment between now and Tuesday   and you can be entered to win this one of a kind by my little sister Melanie at Pretties and Posies.  Just my way of saying thank you for being my friends, for loving me just the way I am. Even if I am 40!!!   Good luck ladies!!!!

84 comments:

Melanie said...

Can I enter?:-))))))) Love you, sis!

Miranda @ Pressing On said...

Congratulations on being 40! You have a refreshing POV on your age. I love it!

I would also love to have that painting. Your sis does such an awesome job on her art.

gretchen said...

HA! I am first!
HA as in HAppy Birthday, Miss Feathers. 40 actually sounds young when you are on the other side of 5-0...enjoy your new decade, it only gets better! for real!!!
...and the painting is an amazing give-away! thanks ~

Holly @ Roller Coaster Life said...

Lovve your sister so I am a new follower!! I am sure I will lovvee you too! Am I in the right place for the give away!?! No one has commented!?!? Are they crazy this is gorgeous! Well if no one else comments does that mean I win!? Because my bedroom sure would be extra perfect with this!

Happy Birthday!!!! My mom just turned 50, she said it only sounds bad when you say it!! =)

Leo said...

This is beautiful. Happy 40th. Love your sister's work. I just received tonight - the blue sailboat photo I purchased from her Etsy shop tonight!!!

Melaine Thompson said...

Am I really the first to comment? That never happens! I love Melanies blog and I look forward to getting to know yours! Having one of her painting would be incredible! Pick me, pick me!!! :) xoxo, Melaine

Tales From My Empty Nest said...

I am so thrilled to meet you via your sweet sister's blog. Happy 40th! I have prayed for your sister for a long time. I would so love a chance to win her beautiful painting. It would look so beautiful in my newly painted blue guest room!! I have always admired her gorgeous paintings. I also look forward to becoming a follower on your blog. I too, have loved blogging and meeting so many wonderful ladies, who have shared their lives with me. Love & blessings from NC!

Unknown said...

I follow your sweet sisters blog and think she is one amazing person...she blogged about your birthday and I had to pop over and wish you a happy birthday and tell you how wonderful and blessed you two are to be not only sisters but friends. Happy birthday and may you have many, many more to come.

blessings,
Melody

Loui♥ said...

Wow!!
such a beautiful painting honoring such a special occasion!!
I would love to participate..
and win this gem!!
Ps.. happy birthday!
warm sandy hugs..
Loui♥

Damaris said...

I am a new follower!! I just read your 40th Birthday blog!! WWOOWW!! What a GRAND birthday you had!! Forty looks WONDERFUL on YOU!! XXOO, Damaris Please enter my name in your gracious giveaway!!

All That Jazz said...

Happy 40th! I hope it was a wonderful celebration! I am glad to hear turning the big 4-0 is fabulous because I am about there....6 more months (gulp!) Your sister's paintings are amazing and I'd l.o.v.e to be entered in the giveaway! Thanks so much!!!
~michelle~

Anne Lorys said...

This is simply an amazing giveaway!

Your sister is one of my favorite people in blogdom, and also one of the most talented. I look forward to getting to know you better, too. :-)

Happy Birthday!
Hugs,
Anne

Anonymous said...

OH Happy Birthday!! I hope you are Blessed with many more. Your sisters paintings are soooo beautiful. I have two so far:)Elma
elma2179@yahoo.com

WhiteWhispers2u said...

HapPy 40th Birthday to U! I am loving my 40's so be sure to enjoy your's they "Rock" ~Cheers Kim

P.S~Oh ya awesome giveaway.I love art and the beach.Perfect!

Mystica said...

Its nice to see sisters being so close. It does not always happen like that.

Life in the Country Lane said...

Hi Leslie, I discovered your blog via your sister, as I was already a follower of hers. I live in Australia, so not expecting to been in for the giveaway. But wanted to say Happy 40th Birthday, I love your blog, and what a gorgeous birthday you have had. Your family are very thoughtful. Look forward to reading more soon.
Have a lovely weekends.
Rebecca x

Alaina said...

Happy birthday to you. What a wonderful giveaway and from your sister too. She does beautiful paintings.

paige said...

what a fabulous giveaway!!

you know i love both of your blogs & love the heart that both of you have!
i'm so glad you share your 100 furniture moves...makes the others of us who do the same feel normal!
ha!

ps...don't enter me ( even though this painting is GORGEOUS!!!)as i am fortunate to own two of her originals & would love someone else to have a chance too....i just wanted to say good morning!

hilary@oldhousetruelove said...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY! I ADORE YOUR SISTERS PAINTINGS! ;)

Between You and Me said...

I love your sister's work, and I'd love a chance to win!

Happy 40th birthday!

I'm looking forward to coming back to your blog....we have decorating and adoption in common! Our daughter from China came home 3 years ago in December!

HRH Sarah said...

Pick me!, pick me! (raises hand dramatically high and hops up and down in her seat)... I love your sister's art, and it would be so great in my newly "beach cottage" house. And by the way, happy 4-0! What a great age to be!

stephaniegiese said...

I am a follower of your sister's blog and now I'm following you too. I am also an adoptive mom with a passion for home decor. Love the painting and happy birthday!

ROSE VINE COTTAGE said...

I would love to be entered in the drawing for your sisters beautiful painting, thank you!!

Anonymous said...

From one michigan girl to another. Love your blog and would treasure the painting. Happy Birthday :)

Lynda @ Happenstance Home said...

I think your sisters paintings are so pretty and just inject happy into the rooms where she places them. she is so talented! Also, Happy Birthday!

Amy Fulkerson said...

Happy belated birthday! The paintings - and both of your blogs - are just beautiful. Cheers!

Stacey said...

You just keep on birthdaying. That's what we do in our house. My husband jokes that we have birthday months not days. :) It's something to celebrate so why not!!

The painting is just beautiful. Wouldn't you hate to give it away though? I can picture it in your new decor.

Nina said...

Thank you for having this giveaway, and HAPPY BIRTHDAY! I love these paintings! xxx

amber said...

happy birthday! :) i am new to both you and your sisters blogs, and i am in heaven as i look at all the decorating photos you both post! aahhh! i hope you enjoy your special day! thanks for the chance to win this beautiful treasure!

Somewhere In The Sun said...

Happy Birthday Leslie!! I don't think I knew that we shared this day. Wish I was turning 40 instead of 48! Hope you have a fabulous day!!

~Lynn

Colleen said...

Hi Leslie! I stumbled upon your blog at your sister's request quite a while ago ... and I am so happy to see a contest with a prize so beautiful! Her paintings are beautiful, and I just love the colors and how you can seem to wrap them around you when you stare at it ... Thanks for hosting the give-away!
Colleen

Everything Shabby Is Chic said...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! I love your blog and your sister's. I have them on my favorites at work. I would love to win this painting~~~I will keep my fingers and toes crossed! Enjoy your big 4-0!

Pam

Lisa said...

Happy Birthday to you!!! Found your blog from little sis Melanie:) I so love her blog, her pictures, her talent, is just beautiful. Now I find a new one to enjoy:) Your pictures of the island are beautiful!!! Have not been their in years...oh we really do have a beautiful state!!! Enjoy your big "40".

Debby said...

What a beautiful post. I have been a follower of your sisters and now want to follow you as well. I also have an adopted son. I am turning 60 in a couple of months. I can't believe it. I do consider it a gift esp. the last 20 years, since I am a survivor. It makes me happy when people celebrate life instead of complaining about their age. You go girl.....I like you after reading just one post. I absolutely love this painting. Happy Birthday.

NanaDiana said...

Well, throw my name into the hat! I'm loving anything to do with sand and water and sky! I could do without the seagull "droppings" though! lol

Happy-Happy continued 40th birthday! I loved my 40s! I hope you have a peaceful and blessed year! Diana

Tammy said...

Congrats on the big day! It only gets better aftert this one!! I would LOVE to win the painting...Melanie was my very first follower on my blog...she's is an swesome lady with a ton of talent!! I'm now following your blog as well...look forward to getting to know you!!!
Thanks and have a fab BDay!!
Tammy :-)
http://junkwildnc.blogspot.com

Farmgirl Paints said...

I would love to have one of her pieces hang in my home. Please pick me:) Pretty pretty please;)

Brenda said...

Happy birthday! I love Melanie's painting.

jodi said...

love the painting...and 40 ain't so bad...most of the time ;)

Tami said...

OH MY GOODNESS I was looking @ Melanie's site yesterday. Why didn't I get any of that talent.
You are amazing!
Happy 40th!

Love you !

Anonymous said...

Happy Birthday and many more!!!! I am enjoying my 40's so much and wish the same for you....have a wonderful day....and year!!!!

Andrea
AndeM1@hotmail.com

Thompson Tales said...

I love your sisters masterpiece, so beautiful!! happy belated birthday, 40 is awesome!!

Kelmak said...

I turned forty two weeks ago and am definitely NOT taking it as well as you! I've been following your sister's blog for a while and actually told my husband I wanted one of her paintings for my birthday (she's incredibly talented!). Did I mention my birthday was in July...still waiting for that gift... Anyway, GREAT giveaway! Here's to forty being the start of something great for us!!!

Shannon said...

She is so talented! I love that painting. It reminds me of going to Destin every summer of my life. Such special memories.

The Pineapple Room said...

Love both your and your sisters blogs! I look forward to each and every post.
Happy Birthday!!!

The Barker's said...

Love her work and am so anxious to have a chance to win one of her pieces!!! Happy Birthday too!

Shannon said...

Your sisters art is so beautiful! Hope you had a wonderful 40th Birthday :)

Ms Shea said...

I love the water too and would be thrilled to win your sister's beautiful painting.

Patti said...

Congratulations again on your birthday! How sweet of your sister to share a painting with you for this give away. You both have such great style!

Unknown said...

happy birthday! i've been obsessing over your sister's paintings for a while now and would love to win this one. she is so talented! i'm a new follower of your blog.
barefeetonthedashboardATgmailDOTcom

Laura said...

happy 40th! did you know that the 40's are the new 30's?
love your sisters paintings!

Simple Daisy said...

OOh....enter me please!!!!

patricia e said...

Loved the 40th birthday getaway pics! Congratulations and welcome to the club! Love, Love the painting ~ :)

Martha Carolyn said...

Happy 40th! You look great! :-) I love the painting you are giving away! Thank you! :-)

Karin said...

Congratulations on hitting 4-0. Lovely blog too...I'm going to check it out after leaving my comment.

Oh, and I would **love** to win the painting. I have been admiring them on your sister's site for about a week now.

Sweet Jane said...

Happy 4-0! Looks like you had a wonderful birthday!

hungerann@yahoo.com said...

Happy Birthday Leslie!!!!;)

How wonderful you celebrated at the Grand. It is such a beautiful place. I never get tired of visiting there and Mackinaw.

You'll love the 40's, but the 50's are even better. I guess the older we get the more peace of mind we have.

Enjoy,

Ann

GeNell said...

Happy Birthday...you are so lucky to have a sister that is so talented & generous to let you give away one of her paintings. I'll have to add your blog to my MUST read list as well. Thanks for the opportunity to win the painting.

Michele said...

Happy Birthday! Thank you for the sweet giveaway. The painting is beautiful!

Teresa said...

Happy, happy birthday!! I am so glad you had a wonderful time and are looking forward to this new time. I have to say I am enjoying my 40's. I have been following your sisters blog and love her paintings and all that she shares. Now I get to explore your blog and I have to say you both are very talented sweet sisters. I have to say that I say the same thing to my girls, 12 & 8. They are best friends, but it is sometimes hard to see them go through the though times getting to know each other as they mature. We are so blessed to have been given the opportunity to be parents. I will be back to say "Hi", so take care in the mean time and I will be seeing you soon. Always, Teresa

TheVirginiaHouse said...

I love her blog, which led me to yours and I love yours too! Great giveaway!

Tami said...

Happy 40th. It looked like it was a Grand day indeed. I have been following you and your sister's blog for a few weeks and have been so inspired. Thanks for sharing!

Tami said...

Happy 40th! It looked to be a Grand day indeed. I have been following you and your sister's blog for a few weeks and have been so inspired. I would be thilled to be the lucky winner of this little beauty.

Nancy said...

Happy Birthday!!! Miss Feathers is 40 and Fabulous :) I just love Melanie's blog and her art work so beautiful, you can tell it comes from the heart. You are so sweet to offer a giveaway for your big day, thanks!

Cheryl ~ ZanyMayd said...

Happy Belated Birthday ~ Your Celebration Looked Amazing.... What a Beautiful Painting your Sister Painted.... Nothing Better than the Water~ EnJoy Your Year!

Chris at Red Gate Farm said...

Happy 40th... here's to the beginning of a GREAT decade!

I've been following your sister's blog and now yours. I'd love to come to your area for garage/estate/tag sales... you really seem to find some gems!

Anonymous said...

happy 40th!!! i remember when i turned 40 (7 years ago) and i felt like i was starting something new. what...i wasn't sure...but boy has it been great!!!!! continue enjoying your celebration!!! thanks for the painting give away!!! my husband loves the ocean and sailing and our 10th anni. is coming up in a few weeks....here's hoping.....

GLENDA CHILDERS said...

Happy 40th birthday. I did not know you were sisters. How fun.

Fondly,
Glenda

Polly said...

Happy Birthday! Looks like you had a wonderful 40th celebration with your family! It's good to see someone so excited about 40 because I'm heading there in about 2 months!

Thanks for the giveaway! Melanie is very talented!!

Elisabeth said...

I love Melanie's art and have already bought one of her pieces. I'd love to have another one!

Unknown said...

Oh, I love my 40's (so far)...it feels freeing in so many ways!

I **heart** your sister's art!

xo~Jill

Deb mcK said...

Just found you after enjoying your sister's beautiful blog, and girl -I wish I had looked that good at 40!!! Your sister's art is incredible and I would love it in my home. Thanks for the chance!

Heaven's Walk said...

HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY to you, Ms. Feathers!! Enjoy your 40's, girlfriend! They're the best! Please toss my name into the hat? I LUV your sister's painting and am, in fact, headed right over to her site to see her work! Enjoy, thank you so much for this giveaway, and blessings to you both!

xoxo laurie@heavens-walk

Unknown said...

Happy Birthday - and I'm here to tell you that having had my first baby just shy of turning 40 - life really does begin at 40!! It's awesome!

I love decorating and you guys have beautiful blogs. Wouldn't this picture just look darling in my freshly painted bedroom. sigh...

3 Peanuts said...

40 looks beautiful on you, Leslie. What a generous giveaway! Anyone who knows you is already blessed.

Kerri - Driftwood Interiors said...

I'm new to your blog via your sister Melanie, and have to tell you, forty aint so bad! I'm now a new follower and would love to be entered into the giveaway (if you post overseas that is, as I'm in Australia). Have a wonderful birthday, and I look forward to following along. K xx

Sharon said...

I am signing up for that painting!! Love, love, love it!!!!

Privet and Holly said...

Just met and started
following your sweet
sis recently and I am
very happy to meet you,
as well! I have a
feeling you must have
had amazing parents : )
LOVE Mel's work and would
be on Cloud Nine to win
this art. Happy b-day
and welcome to the over
40 and fab club!!!
xx Suzanne

JR said...

Happy 40! 40 can be fabulous! And also...love. love. love. the painting! and your blogs!

More Chic Than Shabby said...

Happy Birthday and I hope you had a wonderful celebration for the big 40.

Jessie said...

Happy 40th! Such a beautiful painting!

JoLynn said...

Happy 40th birthday to you! I love your sister's paintings and blog, so thank you for the opportunity to win this amazing piece of art.

Aunt Vicki said...

Pick me! Pick me! lol

V.

Anonymous said...

Happy Birthday Leslie!
As commenter number eighty-something, my chances of winning Melanie's painting are pretty slim, but here goes anyway! If I do win, please let Sheri W. (Sarah's mom) know & she can pass along my email address.
THANKS!!
Beth (Sheri's "little" sis)