I am a lucky girl! I popped over to Hampton Hostess and saw that I won her giveaway! Looks like Deb at Paper Turtle started me off on a good luck streak! I am so excited! (I just realized this is all exclamation points. We’ve already covered the fact that I am like a four year old when I win something, right?)
So if you are not familiar with Hampton Hostess, first off, she is gorgeous – check out that profile photo. She reminds me of a young Elizabeth Montgomery. She writes about design and entertaining and has a beautiful site. I encourage you to go see for yourselves.
Now, as to lucky moi, I won one of the following four books: Weekend Utopia: Modern Living in the Hamptons, Michael S. Smith: Houses, Houses of the Hamptons, 1880-1910, or Barefoot Contessa, Back to Basics. How neat is that?
For those of you who know me well, you know I have a severe addiction to books, especially concerning decorating. entertaining, and travel. I have literally hundreds of them. And since I was very young, I always spent a part of the summer in the Hamptons. (If you’re not sure why, check google images for East Hampton’s Main Beach, South Hampton, or East Hampton. Sheer heaven.) Finally, I love me some Barefoot Contessa (I have all of her books.) So anyone of these books is sure to be a hit with me. Hampton Hostess, you are as generous as you are stylish!
Thank you, thank you, thank you! (Did I mention how excited I am?)
Best,
Stephanie
Congratulations Stephanie...your enthusiasm is contagious...I am excited for you too! I love Ina Garten and do not have that book so you will have to let me know what you think. I just picked up on of Nigella Lawson's books from the library to check it out. Have you used any of her recipes?
ReplyDeleteHave a good one...
Jeanne :)
Stephanie,
ReplyDeleteYou are one lucky ducky! And what a great giveaway!
Thanks for the sweet comment. I enjoyed Cherries in Winter. It was an easy read.These days I'm all about easy anything.Easy everything. LOL I'll be announcing the next book soon. You'll have to join us. :)
Have a great weekend!
PS You must let us know which book you won.
Congratulations!!!! But, I am sooo jealous! Those are all gorgeous books. Do you get to pick which one?
ReplyDeleteWow, Stephanie! Congratulations. I'm glad your lucky streak started with me. :o) Hooray!!!
ReplyDeleteHi Stephanie! Congrats!! How great...always fun to win something! I'm a total decorating book/magazine junkie too :)
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your new book ~
:) T
Yeah!!! How fun. They all look like great books. I am going to head over to her site. Love new blogs. As if I don't already have enough on my list. Have a wonderful weekend!!!
ReplyDeleteHooray! I'm so glad you liked the flower tutorial and that your youngster is making some too. They are SO much fun, and I did warn you that they are adictive! :o) have fun!!!
ReplyDeleteOh Stephanie, these are great choices for a good weekend read and a pot of tea!
ReplyDeleteThanks for coming to indulge my fantasies about Paris! Come by anytime!
Anita
Dear Stephanie,
ReplyDeleteYou made my day with your fantastic post-and a big thank you for the compliment! I'm so glad you won my first give away- all the books are great but I think that you will LOVE the Houses of the Hampton's book. Email me when you have a chance with your address and watch out for the snow! All the best, Barbara
Hey, I thought I was the Hampton Hostess! LOL
ReplyDeleteLucky you..I have to go check that blog to see where she is!
Congrats!