June 20, 2010

Tea Time Giveaway

Lovely Tea Cup and  Tea Book

003 Hello Bloggy Buddies, hope you are well this beautiful  morning. I am still trying to get around to everyone on the Creative Spaces Party…wasn’t that fun?!

It has been quite a while since I have had a giveaway so I thought today ‘is the day.’

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My giveaway includes the beautiful Sandy Lynam Clough book You Can Do Tea and the bone china Queen Anne teacup. It has tiny pink rosebuds on the cup and saucer and was made in England. Very delicate.

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007 Here are some of the gorgeous images in the book….I am drooling and wish I had purchased one for myself! This book is all about showing us how we can ‘Do Tea’ in today’s fast paced world and with grace and style. Having tea with a friend….what in this world could be more of a blessing? ♥

008 To enter:

1.  Leave a comment under this post only.

2.  If you follow Bella Vista, you will receive another entry.

3.  Blog about my giveaway or post the giveaway button on your sidebar, with a link back to Bella Vista, for another entry. You must let me know if you are doing this…okay.

That is a total of THREE chances to win! 

The date has been extended through July 5th…ending at 5:00 Eastern Time. Winner will be announced on July 6th.

Many thanks for your sweet visit today. Sending blessings to you.

Barb

141 comments:

Tudy said...

Love your giveaway and I am a follower.

suburban prep said...

What a stunning book. Looks like one I would love to read.
I am a follower as well.

Kimberly said...

Love tea and would love to win! I am a follower Barb!

Lynne (lynnesgiftsfromtheheart) said...

Barb, how generous of you. What a fun book to have.. I would feel so honored to be a winner. You know I'm a follower and heading over to put a link on my side bar for you now..hugs ~lynne~

Ali said...

What a gorgeous tea cup and saucer so dainty! Good luck to everyone who enters the competition.

Happy Father's Day too!

Ali

NanaNor's said...

Blessings to you Barb, Love this give away-plus I'm a follower too. I love having tea in china tea cups, with family and friends plus now I have granddaughters and hope to get them in this tradition as well.
Have a wonderful week and thanks for the chance to be blessed with your give away.
Noreen

meeyeehere said...

Ooh,Lovely!!! Please count me in!!! Thanks so much!

meeyeehere said...

I follow you

Susan said...

Oooo, how nice, Barb. I would love to be entered in your giveaway. Thank you so much for having one. I am already a follower of your blog.

See you at the Rooster Party!

Susan
http://clucklebees.blogspot.com/

http://simplepleasuressimpletreasures.blogspot.com/

Susan said...

I've posted your giveaway in my sidebar with a link back here, Barb.

Have a very beautiful day,
Susan
http://simplepleasuressimpletreasures.blogspot.com/
http://clucklebees.blogspot.com/

Gail @ Faithfulness Farm said...

Barb...how very wonderful! I just love tea. Please enter me in and I so enjoy following you :)

Blessings!
Gail

Linda @ A La Carte said...

I am a follower!

Linda @ A La Carte said...

Beautiful teacup and what a nice book! I would love to be entered in your giveaway!

Susan Ramey Cleveland said...

What a sweet giveaway. Thanks for the chance to win.

Theresa said...

OOOOOHHHHH beautiful book and teacup! I would love to win it:) I AM a follower! Have a blessed day my dear friend! HUGS!

Brenda said...

I am already a follower.Thanks for this beautiful giveaway.

Brenda said...

I love the book and the tea cup. The illustrations look just gorgeous. I would feel like a princess with the pretty tea cup to have tea in every morning. Sometimes we just need something to make us feel special.

Nancy's Notes said...

Great giveaway!! I love the Queen Anne teacup!! I am a follower!

Nancy

Cathy~Mille Fleur said...

Barb...This is so lovely and sweet just like you...count me in! I will put the button on my sidebar!

I also wanted to let you know how much I love your creative space...it is so gorgeous...the color and all of your special touches are perfection...I can just see you in there relaxing and creating...beautiful! You must adore it! All of you girls have me thinking I may need a space for myself...what do you think?

Have a wonderful Sunday!
Cathy

Becky K. said...

What a very lovely giveaway. Love that teacup and saucer. I am a follower and will put it on my sidebar tomorrow at the latest. You are such a dear!

Becky K.

nannykim said...

Cool and I am a follower, but I am wondering if I can use the recipes....but I could probably alter them and use them....or tell my daughter about them, right?! Add me to the list!

Shelia said...

Hi Barb! Oh, what a lovely giveaway! I do love all things tea. The books looks like a wonderful one and the tea cup is so pretty. Please enter my tiny name in your giveaway and I did love your creative space.
be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)

Gina said...

Barb, what a wonderful giveaway this is! I saw that this book was coming out and wanted to get it. The cup and saucer are so pretty too. Please enter me and of course I am a follower.

marty (A Stroll Thru Life) said...

Oh Barb, this is all gorgeous. As for the rooster party, I think it was me for some reason. I don't know why, but anyway I put your url in again and tested it and this time it works to go to your announcement of the Rooster Party post. See if it works for you. Hopefully I fixed it. Sorry for the problem, I sure thought it was working. Hugs, Marty

primgirl said...

What a lovely book Barb...I always look forward to looking at your blog...it makes me smile...Hugs...Sue

Jeanne said...

What beautiful giveaway items these are! thanks for giving us the chance to win!
xo
jeanne

Barbara Jean said...

Hi Barb,
Thanks for the wonderful giveaway!!
Sweet book, and since we just started serving Tea & Treats at our little store, and I have no clue what I am doing, it world be perfect for me!! =)

Blessings

barbara jean

Barbara Jean said...

Me again.
I am also a follower.

barbara jean

Gerry said...

Yep, I am a Follower and have been for a while, Barb.

Hugs,
Gerry

Gerry said...

There are days that Tea Time is a life saver.
Hugs,
Gerry

Gerry said...

Barb, I've posted your button on my sidebar that has a link back to your blog.
Thanks for this wonderful Tea Time giveaway.

Hugs,
Gerry

Tart Deco said...

I found your blog through the Bloggers Create party. This is an added bonus :) My husband and I have recently gotten really interested in British tea habits and went to a tea room for his birthday. This would be a great way to learn more.

Tart Deco said...

I just became a follower :)

Katsui Jewelry said...

Those both look very beautiful...count me in!

Suz

Sylvia (at) Lily's Pad and Petals said...

I am a follower.

Sylvia (at) Lily's Pad and Petals said...

Oh Barb that tea cup looks so delicate and pretty.

Stephanie ~ Angelic Accents said...

What a great giveaway! I'll do all three things for a chance to win! The book looks wonderful (awww ~ even a rooster image in it!) and the teacup is divine!

I'm already a follower, and I will happily post your giveaway pic and a link back to you on my sidebar right now!

BTW, don't forget the WEDDING BLOG PARTY is coming up this Friday, June 25th! Hope to see you there! It just wouldn't be a party without you! :0)

Big TX Hugs,
Stephanie
Angelic Accents

Lena said...

Love the giveaway, YES enter me for the drawing and I'm a follower also. Hope your staying cool with a glass of ice tea;) Lena

Barbara said...

Oh Barb I love this giveaway, I love the cup and saucer, so elegant, and the gorgeous book, I sure would love the chance to win, I have left a comment, I am a follower, and I have posted your giveaway on my blog too, hugs my sweet friend, and thanks for the chance, have a really blessed day, Barbara

sewingseeds4U said...

Hi Barb, What a lovely gift...I would love to win and am a follower already. I'll post about it on my sidebar, too. Blessings, Patty

Sandi@ Rose Chintz Cottage said...

Hi Barb,
What a lovely giveaway! The book would be a wonderful win as I host a tea party every week and of course, the teacup is adorable with its pink rosebuds! I am a follower and I would be happy to post your button on my sidebar. Thanks and have a wonderful day.

Blessings,
Sandi

Pauline said...

Miss Barb, your teacup and saucer are so pretty, the book looks really good too. It's a lovely prize :o)

God bless you

9405018--Pat said...

Wow! what a beautiful teacup and saucer the books looks awesome...thanks for sharing...I'm a follower...Pat H
pattygary@kc.rr.com

Angela Weimer said...

Wow what a lovely tea cup and book. Such a beautiful giveaway! I have become a follower and posted today about your giveaway on my blog as well as adding your button and link. now off to continue on checking out creative spaces. thanks for the chance and have a wonderful night. Angela

Becky said...

What a beautiful giveaway!So sweet,please count me in!~~Becky

Becky said...

Im a new follower as well.

Becky said...

I will post your button to my sidebar.Thanks for such a lovely giveaway!

Yellow Rose Arbor said...

What a nice give-away! I didn't know Sandy had a new book out, I would love to win it!!

I'm a Follower, and I'll also post this on my blog!

Katherine

Yellow Rose Arbor said...

P.S. - Have a wonderful birthday week of celebrations! Can't wait to hear all about them!

Katherine

Lady Katherine said...

So Charming! I love your give away! You should add it to my Tea Time Tuesday meme. I know anyone would love to win this wonderful give away!

Sandra said...

Have a lovely birthday week; the giveaway is exciting. This farmgal could use a bit of tea.

Ldy ~~ Dy said...

Well Happy Birthday from one June baby to another!! I am so in love with your beautiful giveaway! Oh my! What a totally lovely giveaway! I am a follower! Plus when I post your giveaway on my blog I will be back to let you know! Have fun on your day trips!! Hugs!

Judy@cutest-little-things said...

I'm not entering the drawing...I just wanted to wish you a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Hope Ron is spoiling you rotten!

Good luck with your lovely giveaway and to the lucky winner!

Judy

Willow said...

What a beautiful giveaway. Please enter my name.

Willow

Goose Hill Farm said...

I pray you have a WONDERFUL birthday week with your precious hubby!

Please count me in for your beautiful giveaway!

Blessings~
Laura

Susan B said...

Hi Barb,
I hope you enjoy your birthday week, and day trips! And have a very Happy Birthday!!

Your give away is so beautiful! The book looks wonderful, and the teacup is lovely. Please enter me into your drawing. (I'm also a follower.) Thank you.

Have a fabulous week!! :)

Linda said...

Love tea and what a fantastic give-away! Please add my name! I am now following.
Blessings.

Theresa said...

I love tea and would love to learn more about how to have "tea". Please enter me in the giveaway.

Theresa said...

I am a new follower.

A Hopeful Heart said...

You have a beautiful blog. I will now be following...and not just because of your giveaway!!

I love Sandy's books. I'm not sure if I have 2 or 3 of them (2, I think), but this one I do not have. Her paintings are so lovely.

Finally, I hope you have a wonderful birthday and that you really enjoy your little getaways.

Blessings,
Patti (Fill My Cup with Beauty)

Blondie's Journal said...

Such a lovely giveaway, Barb. You truly are generous. The book is beautiful and looks so interesting. I don't know the first thing about giving a tea but would love to! Thanks again!

xoxo
Jane

ShirleyC said...

1. Beautiful tea cup, and a very nice giveaway.
2. I do follow your blog.
3. I am blogging about your giveaway.
www.prayersformymom.blogspot.com

Thanks so much.

Kim said...

Hello Barb! I would love to be included for a chance to win this fabulous giveaway. I'm already a faithful follower!
xoxo,
Kim

Loui♥ said...

Thanks for the delightful duo giveaway!
please enter me ..hope I win!
warm sandy hugs..
Loui♥

Loui♥ said...

Barb..
I am a follower also!
have been for a long time now!
Loui♥

PeggyR said...

Oh please enter me in your giveaway. I am a follower and I have added your button to my blog!

Carol in E TN said...

Would love this book and teacup!

Carol in E TN said...

I just became a follower of your blog.

Jill said...

Thanks for such a Fabulous Giveaway! The Images are just Beautiful and who wouldn't luv a tea party? :)

Jill said...

I'm a New and Happy Follower :)

lindah said...

I love anything to do with tea...the cup and saucer are beautiful...I just recently found your blog and I love it. Thanks for a chance to win!

Cathy said...

That is a lovely giveaway. I came from Barbara's. Blessings ~

Janelle said...

Such a delicate cup and saucer, truly beautiful. The book illustrations are lovely. Thanks for a thoughtful and generous giveaway!

Best wishes,
Chanticlear1@gmail.com

Janelle said...

Oops, forgot to let you know that I'm a follower, even though I don't have a blog. I so enjoy tea! Would really love to win. Once again thanks for the lovely giveaway!

Best wishes,
Chanticlear1@fmail.com

Lavender Cottage said...

What a delightful tea giveaway Barb. I have been a follower for awhile but don't have any roosters. :-)
Judith

Manuela@TPOH said...

Happy Birthday! I'd love to be entered that book looks great - I love the illustrations!

Manuela

Alice Grace said...

What a beautiful giveaway! I love tea and serve it often. This will be perfect for my tea collection! Please enter me in the giveaway, I will follow, and will post your giveaway on my blog!

LaDonna said...

Barb,
I would love to win this lovely gift! I do follow you currently on my blog and have you listed.

VictoriaS said...

such beautiful posts Barb! I would love to win. I enjoyed catching up on your blog today.
Victoria S.

Tales From My Empty Nest said...

Thanks for hosting a wonderful giveaway. I am already a follower. Love & blessings from NC!

Vicki said...

Hello, Barb,
What a lovely giveaway! A book about tea things and a lovely teacup~two of my very favorite things. Thank you for your generosity. Love and blessings~ Vicki

Hands to Work, Hearts to God said...

Happy birthday! How wonderful that you have three trips to look forward to! Patsy from
HeARTworks

Rettabug said...

Oh & BTW, have a WONDERFUL BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rettabug said...

What a delightful idea for a give-away, Barb!! I just adore that beautiful Sandy Lynam Clough book You Can Do Tea and the bone china Queen Anne teacup is just gorgeous!

I have been a follower for a long time & I am going to add your button with a link to this post just as soon as I hit submit.
Thanks for giving us all a chance to win!!

fondly,
Rett

vickie said...

Beautiful giveaway, please enter me. I'm a follower too.
Vickie

sandy said...

Lovely Give-Away! Count me in! I'm a follower and I'll grab the button for my blog also.

Have a BEAUTIFUL BIRTHDAY!

Sandy

Bunny said...

Oh count me in I am a follower and I will add to my sidebar. Love anything tea.:)

Kountry Girl At Heart said...

I love visiting your blog (I'm a follower)! You have such a lovely home and I love all your roosters! Please consider me in teh drawing---I also love a good cup of tea!

Denise@alloverroses said...

Your giveaway is beautiful! I am a follower and put your link on my blog too! I love all of Sandy's books and prints. She is a talented lady. I have some of her designs for my embroidery machine.
Have a great week!
Denise

Vintage Porcelain Art By Amy Enright said...

Keeping my fingers crossed! What a lovely give away! Thank you!
Amy

Brenda-shabbycatsandroses said...

Hi Barb :) How did I miss this post!!! What a lovely giveaway you are having....yes please do enter my name in the hat! You already know I am a follower, and as soon as I'm done with this comment I'm going to put your picture on my sidebar linking back to you!! Yippee :)

Warmest hugs, Brenda

Brenda-shabbycatsandroses said...

Okay Barb, I now have your button about the giveaway on my sidebar, and linked right back here :) Yeah!!

Beansieleigh said...

Hi Barb! Well, FIRST.. HAPPY BIRTHDAY to you!!! Wishing you a Happy 4th of July weekend too! Your week ahead sounds wonderful, and I can't wait to hear all about it! Best wishes to you always!.. As for the giveaway, please do count me in! I've been a follower and devoted rooster collector, as I certainly hope you remember! (0; And I have posted your giveaway under my "giveaways" section on my right side bar.. So I'm just crossing my fingers now! ((hugs)) ~tina

Jeanie Callaghan said...

What a fantastic give-away - and what a perfectly beautiful blog you have! I'm so happy to be following it. Thank you.

Gwen said...

What a great give-away. Please enter my name. Thanks.

Tina Eudora said...

Hi Barb and thank you for the opportunity to win something so lovely. Have a wonderful day!
Tina xo

The Paper Princess said...

Dear Barb,

Thank you for the chance to win these wonderful gifts from you! As you can see, I've been happily exploring your blog this morning!

Hugs
Ramona
http://create-with-joy.blogspot.com

The Paper Princess said...

I'm a new follower and I invite you to join me as a Kindred Spirit at Create With Joy as well!

Hugs
Ramona
http://create-with-joy.blogspot.com

The Paper Princess said...

I am sharing your giveaway with my readers on my sidebar at Create With Joy - it is listed by date!

Hugs
Ramona
http://create-with-joy.blogspot.com

HOPE said...

Hi Barb...you have a lovely blog..so glad to find you! and such a fantastic giveaway...I not only love TEA..but reading about it...and planning Teas.

I put your link on my craft blog...and now follow your blog.

Looking forward to just visiting even if I don't win..

Blessings..
HOPE

Sandra said...

Hi Barb!
What a wonderful giveaway!
I love your blog, I have discovered it right now and I think you're amazing.
I would like to win that special book and your fantastic teacup, so I´m your follower and I'll take your button to my blog.
Love from Spain.

Sherry said...

What a wonderful giveaway and a lovely blog. I am a new follower of your blog. I will be back to visit again.

Susan said...

I love the tea cup, I love the book, I love your blog! I am a follower.......so please please pick me for your wonderful give away!!

fitty's pinky rose cottage said...

what a wonderful giveaway and am crossing my fingers to win! always love your blog and have been your silent follower for so long and I guess about time am out of my shell! teehee.. and have your giveaway button ready on my blog too!

~CC Catherine said...

Hi Barb! I'm new to your blog! This fanciful giveaway was being advertised on another blog I was visiting and I decided since your giveaway was around Tea, I'd come visit you and see what was up! :) I'm a tea lover, and my blog is called "Catherine de th`e Cups", French for "Catherines Tea Cups". It began as a blog about my teacup collection and then morphed into all types of themes. I became a follower of yours tonight as well! Looking forward to future visits~ AuRevoir...~CC Catherine

Home and Heart said...

SQUEAL!!! I am in love with that teacup!! (At my age it doesn't take much to make me happy) I am now following, as well! Thank you for a pretty giveaway!

rosechicfriends said...

Hi Barb,
I'd LOVE to be entered into your giveaway! I just became a followers and will go add a sidebar button about your giveaway right now on my blog!
I hope you pick me!
Blessings,
Lorena

Tins and Treasures said...

Thank you for entering me into your generous giveaway. Your teacup would look wonderful with my collection. Have a thoughtful Thursday. ~Natalie

p.s. I am a follower

Emily said...

I just became a follower. Your teacup would be a wonderful edition to my collection. I just became a collector this year and only have three teacups so far...

I love your webpage and your choice of music. It is so calming and soothing. I need that to get my day started.

Emily Wolfe

parTea lady said...

That book is on my wish list. I love Sandy Lynham Clough's artwork. The pink teacup is so pretty and delicate looking. Thanks so much for this great giveaway.

Deb said...

Ackk! I just realized I've had your blog paused for a few hours while I left the computer and before I commented. I'd love to be entered for the wonderful book and beautiful teacup. Thanks so much.

Delcie said...

Thank you Barb for such a sweet give-away. I love all things tea. I'm a new follower too!

Ann said...

I hope that you have a great birthday! The giveaway is very exciting. :)
Thanks for the opportunity.
Fondly,
Ann
@
The Tattered Tassel

GARAGE SALE GAL said...

Hi Barb,
How very sweet of you to have a tea giveaway!
Thank you!
Warmly,
Deb :)

GARAGE SALE GAL said...

Hi again,
I'm a follower also!
Happy 4th of July!!
Warmly,
Deb :)

imaginationlane said...

With my British background, afternoon tea is one of my favourite things in the world. I would so enjoy your lovely book and the charming cup and saucer. I will happily sign up to follow so I can come back and visit your pretty site.

Thank you so much for the fun contest!

Lynette

Lynn-Teacupstitches said...

Hi Barb!!
What a delicious giveaway! I don't know how I missed this and am thankful you extended the time so I can get a chance to win it!!
I am already a follower so am off to add your giveaway link to my blog! Back in a flash!
Hugs and Smiles,
Lynn

A Write Life said...

Beautiful giveaway. Please enter me.

A Write Life said...

Oh, and I'm a new follower.

Ms. Bake-it said...

What a beautiful giveaway! I am thankful you extended the time so I had a chance to enter!

~ Tracy

Ms. Bake-it said...

I am a happy and loyal follower!

Creative Carmelina said...

Hello Barb! it's so nice to meet you and especially so under the current circumstances! a giveaway...a very, very pretty and right up my alley giveaway!!!!!!!

Please enter me ... I am drooling more than you, i'm sure....the tea cup is so adorable! as is your blog!

ciao bella
creative carmelina

Creative Carmelina said...

Oh Yes, Barb, me again!
I'm now following you....

so please enter me again!!!!

that book is too cute with all of the artful illustrations....it's so me!

I do hope you'll take a minute to come see me too at my blog! it would be nice getting to know you....I popped on over here from brenda's shabby cats and roses blog! and I'm glad i did!!!

ciao bella
creative carmelina.....again!!!

Cori said...

Barb
Your blog is on my favorites list. Love it and would love to be entered into your give-away. I never win anything, but I guess that is the optimist in me. I just keep on trying.:)
Cori

Laura said...

A tea giveaway - what a lovely gift! I enjoy having tea and have instilled the art of tea in my daughter, who is now in college. When she comes home we visit our favorite tea room and often have high tea instead of an evening meal. What a relaxing way to enjoy one another's company!

Sewconsult said...

I love the pictures. I have been a follower for quite a while. I always love to see your settings. So inviting.
Beckie

Vintage Rose Collections said...

Dear Barb,
I just found you on lynn-teacupstitches.blogspot.com. So glad to see all of your beautiful tea things, linens, flowers, etc. I enjoy the pictures and it is inspiring.

I posted the giveaway on my blog.
Thanks kindly,
Maryanne

Vintage Rose Collections said...

Also a follower, most gladly to follow :)
Maryanne

http://www.teapotcottage.com

xinex said...

Love this! Please enter me!...Christine

Kath' said...

What a gorgeous giveaway. My best friend and I are tea lovers galore. She has collected cups for years and I just started. lol
Have a wonderful fourth. Kath' from www.lilbitoldlilbitnew.blogspot.com

Kath' said...

I am a new follower of this gorgeous blog. Its nice meeting you. Thanks for the chance for this giveaway. Kath' at www.lilbitoldlilbitnew.blogspot.com

Kath' said...

I have your giveaway on my site. Whooo hooo
giveaway on my blog at www.lilbitoldlilbitnew.blogspot.com
Kath'

Annesphamily said...

Love this giveaway! I am a follower! Anne

Annesphamily said...

You button is on my sidebar! Anne

Dee Dee said...

Love the give away! And your site!

Dee Dee

Patty said...

Good morning Barb,

Please count me in for your sweet contest. I love this sort of fun.

It took me a little while...but I got there, a link, my note and it's my blessing to find and following your beautiful blog.

Anytime is tea time at my place!

Be blessed!
bloominginkansas from seeds of Faith...

Annesphamily said...

I do love this giveaway and I hope I cleared up that following error. If there is an error to be had while blogging I will be the luck one to get it! I think I came up under google reader but thought I followed your following link. I hope it shows up now! Cause I am a tea loving gal! Your blog is beautiful! Anne

Paula said...

Aloha Barb!!!!! I do tea time in the afternoons, and I also have tea with friends. Today I blogged about it and put a link on my post to your tea time giveaway. I love your blog and follow it as well. THank you for this lovely giveaway, and would be honored to be entered into it :-) have a wonderful day.
Aloha Paula

Paula said...

P.S. I also follow your blog :-) Paula
http://keelerkai.blogspot.com/2010/07/aloha-to-my-tea-time-friends.html

Kath' said...

Thanks for letting me know it wasn't showing that I was following you. I quess the follow button at the top of the page is different then the one on the right side bar. I have never figured this out all the times I have followed people. Thanks for pointing that out. I thought it just was 2 different was to follow. LOL
I hope you had a wonderful 4th of July with friends and family. Kath' from www.lilbitoldlilbitnew.blogspot.com

Mary Patterson said...

Hi Barb - What a lovely Blog & contest. Please enter me - I am also a new follower.
Thanks & Blessings,
Mary Patterson
http://MarysCottageTreasures.com/