LIFE AT THE COTTAGE

Thursday, June 7, 2012

100th Time Travel Thursday - The French Connection Giveaway


It's time to celebrate!!!
Last night marked the 100th party post for Time Travel Thursday.

And you know what that means—a giveaway is in order!!!   ; )


For this very special occasion, I decided to have
the giveaway follow a French theme...

and 
tie into the time travel theme, as well.

The metal clock face represents time, the vintage wood and metal shoe stretchers, travel.
They are part of the prize.

And all of the treasures in this giveaway—except one—are vintage.
Their past lives provide yet another nod to time travel.


I selected some beadboard from
 the stash in the barn for this gorgeous box.

The beadboard we pulled out of that old Victorian years ago has provided us
with so much character-filled material to work with.

We've created quite a few of these charming boxes
each with its own unique, timeworn patina.

I showed you some of the others in
the post where you caught glimpses of one of my porches.

But, I have to say...
this one is my absolute favorite so far—
making it quite difficult to give up.   ; )


This tiny vintage brass and glass case is
from my private collection.

When I posted about my collection last summer, I only showed you
a few of the different styles I have.

This beauty will go to the winner.


Remember my lovely French book collection?

The winner of this giveaway will receive a trio
of these beautiful Classiques Larousse books


and...
a bunch of fabulously fragrant Provence lavender from
 the gardens of Brambleberry Cottage.

Last, but not least...


one the fabulous "Paris Cafe" tea towels
from All Tea Towels—will be added to the bounty of giveaway loot.


Here's how to enter the giveaway:
1.  Visit the All Tea Towels online shop and choose your favorite towel,
then come back and share by leaving a comment on this post.

2.  "Like" All Tea Towels on Facebook (a comment there would be appreciated),
then come back and leave a comment on this post.

3.  If you are a follower of The Brambleberry Cottage on Google Friend Connect,
leave a comment on this post letting me know.
(You can double check by clicking the Sign In link.)

4.  If you are a follower of The Brambleberry Cottage on Linky Followers,
leave a separate comment on this post letting me know.

5.  If you party at Time Travel Thursday,
leave a comment on this post.
(What, you've never partied here?!  Well, it's not too late; the link is still up.)

6.  Put the party button below on your sidebar, so others will know where to go
for a great giveaway.  Then come back and comment on this post.

7.  Tweet about this giveaway, share it on Facebook, post about it on your blog,
and use any other means you can to get the word out.  Then come back and leave a
separate comment for each shout-out you've given.

The more you do, the more chances to win!   ; )

This giveaway starts June 7th and ends June 20th.
The winner will be announced on June 21st.




Joining:
 Beverly's Pink Saturday.
Kathleen's White Wednesday

91 comments:

  1. Congratulations on your 100th party, Liz!!! Your faithful follower...
    Angie @ Knick of Time

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  2. I try to link up to TTT every week!
    Blessings,
    Angie @ Knick of Time
    (I forgot to say in my other comment that I follow via GFC)

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  3. I love the farmyard animals and tractor towel!
    Angie

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  4. Love the "beautiful butterflies" tea towel.

    Danielle

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  5. Thanks for this amazing giveaway. I follow you on GFC

    Danielle

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  6. Congratulations on the 100th time travel.
    I'm a longtime follower.

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  7. What a fabulous Giveaway, Thank You for the opportunity!! My favorite is the Madeleine Floyd Bird Songs Linen Tea Towel.

    Have a great night!
    Aledia @ Plum Perfect

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  8. I have liked All Tea Towels on FB and left a comment on their page!
    Aledia @ Plum Perfect

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  9. I am a follower via GFC.

    Aledia @ Plum Perfect

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  10. I am following you via Linky as well!
    Aledia @ Plum Perfect

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  11. I like the Victoria Rose flowers tea towel.
    Karen

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  12. I am a follower to your blog. I haven't linked up yet but I will then leave another comment.
    Karen

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  13. I liked All Tea Towels on facebook. Thanks for the chance to win this great prize. I love the box!
    Karen

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  14. I have added your button to my side bar!
    Aledia @ Plum Perfect

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  15. Posted your giveaway on my personal FB page.
    HERE---https://www.facebook.com/aledia.perryhammons

    Aledia @ Plum Perfect

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  16. Shared your giveaway on my FB Blog Page.
    HERE---https://www.facebook.com/pages/Plum-Perfect/251227328240785

    Aledia @ Plum Perfect

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  17. I have linked to your party! (this is my first time joining you)
    Thank You again for all the opportunities and have a wonderful weekend!

    Aledia @ Plum Perfect

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  18. Oh these are so sweet! Please enter me! Thank you for the giveaway Liz xox

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  19. What a divine giveaway! Thanks for hosting. I am a GFC follower.

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  20. I follow you via Linky Follower, too.

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  21. Thanks for hosting Time Travel Thursday. I link up regularly, including this week.

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  22. Oh, Liz, I'll do everything possible to win this fantastic tres chic French giveaway! (Except I don't know how to tweet!) How very generous of you! The beadboard box is lovely and I'm so thrilled you used salvage wood to make it ~ such history! That precious little glass case is just adorable ~ don't know how you are parting with it!

    I've followed/stalked you on Google Friend Connect forever!!

    Big TX Hugs,
    Stephanie

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  23. I now also follow you on Linky Followers.

    Liz, when you get a chance please email a little about this. Is it just a backup for if GFC ever goes away?

    Big TX Hugs,
    Stephanie

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  24. I look forward to your Time Travel Thursdays always and participate when I have something vintage to share!

    Big TX Hugs,
    Stephanie

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  25. And, yes, I've had your Time Travel Thursday button on my sidebar for quite some time now!

    Big TX Hugs,
    Stephanie

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  26. My goodness, it can't be, 100 Time Travel Thursdays? I remember so well the very first projects and it just doesn't seem that long ago. I have been there right from the start, well from TTT No. 2 onwards, that amazing lamp you showed had me speechless. Congratulations and on to the next 100 now!

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  27. Oh, and of course I am a long time follower on GFC.

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  28. Going to put your button and link on my blog right now! x

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  29. Oooh, and I found my most fvourite tea towel on that wonderful site - Flower Etchings Royal Horticultural Society Linen Tea Towel - I love it !

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  30. Love the chippy paint!!!!

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  31. So many of the towels are just so lovely. I do really like the Golden Lily Minor Towel...

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  32. I liked All Tea Towels on FB...

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  33. I lost you awhile back when I lost GFC, but recently found you and am now a Linky Follower! Congratulations on having 100 Time Travel Thursdays! xo wendy

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  34. I "liked" All Tea Towels on FB

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  35. I love the 1899 Rose Catalogue Frank Cant And Co Linen Tea Towel, but anything by Redoute is AMAZING!!!!!

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  36. I follow on Google Friend...

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  37. They're all so pretty, but I really like the Ration Book towel.

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  38. I'm a regular party gal at Time Travel Thursday.

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  39. Just posted this wonderful giveaway on Facebook.

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  40. Put your giveaway on my sidebar too. Hope this comment doesn't post twice, lost my connection in the middle of it. Thanks Liz.

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  41. Ok, Liz, I've visited All Tea Towels shop and have appropriately drooled over all that is there. Several really caught my eye, but I chose the Victorian Lemonade Label Tea Towel for both its color and the vintage graphics. However if you asked my hubby, he would probably say I need the one that says "I only have a kitchen because it came with the house"!! LOL

    Big TX Hugs,
    Stephanie

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  42. I've now Liked All Tea Towels on FB and also left them a comment there saying I came from here to them!

    Big TX Hugs,
    Stephanie

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  43. I have your button and love following you! All your tea towels are beautiful.

    Jody

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  44. Fabulous giveaway! And many congrats!
    YYIIPPEEE!!!!!!
    Smiles~
    Cat

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  45. My favourite tea towel is the Tabby Cat sitting on a table linen tea towel.

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  46. I am a new GFC follower. Your giveaway looks fabulous!
    Mary Alice

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  47. I'm happy to be a new Linky follower. Great giveaway!!
    Mary Alice

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  48. What a nice selection of items. And I luv the link to the tea towels.

    Have to admit that my fave was the Kitten Hug. I did chuckle at the clowder waiting to be fed as it resembles my house!

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  49. OH my choose just one? OK this one http://www.all-tea-towels.co.uk/calamity-jane-julie-dodsworth-towel-p-1113.html

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  50. I went to their FB page and like it and left a message. Nice site.

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  51. I visited All Tea Towels. I need the one that says I Only Have a Kitchen Because it Came With the House.
    Mary Alice

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  52. I covet the 1948 Olympics one!!

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  53. I am partying at Time Travel Thursday.
    Mary Alice

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  54. I love the wake up and smell the coffee towel.
    Thanks for the generous giveaway.

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  55. I party with you at Time Travel Thursday.
    xo

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  56. I have had your party button on for blog for a long time. Right sidebar, day order, alpha order.
    Hugs,

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  57. i had a very hard time picking a favorite tea towel. so many gorgeous ones! one of my favs is grow your own vegetables.

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  58. I am a follower of your and have been for some time

    I like the tabby cat towel and wouldn't turn down any of them , I like the dog ones also

    thanks for the giveaway and please enter my number and name

    Janice

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  59. Very hard to choose but the colors in the Summer Linen Tea Towel are soo pretty!

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  60. Following you via Linky Tools now too!

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  61. Love either the You Wash I'll Dry tea towel or the Pansy Flower Linen tea towel (I would gift this to my dear mother-in-law as she loves pansies).

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  62. I never miss the party each week!

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  63. I like the Jacquard Tea Towel with the Rooster and Hens!

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  64. I am a follower!! Thanks for having a give away.

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  65. Hi! I am a "longtime" follower. I like the You Wash I Dry towel the best!

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  66. I'm a Time Travel partier, of course :)

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  67. Love the 1948 Olympics tea towel! Wish I could be in London this summer but will have to settle for watching on tv. Please enter me in your GIVEAWAY if I'm not too late!

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  68. Thanks for the reminder Liz!!! I posted your give-a-way on my FB page, and I am already a follower :) All of the tea towels are gorgeous!!! ~Julie

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  69. Thank you so much for your lovely comments and stopping to visit me. I have been hear before and you do a great job. I am your newest follower.

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  70. What a great giveaway. Thanks for inviting me to participate!!!!I love the rooster jacquard towel!
    I am a follower of your beautiful blog!

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  71. hi, I am a new follower and I love your blog. I also love tea towels! One of my faves is the Calamity Jane. Thanks.

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  72. Hi Liz, congrats on your big milestone!! what a great give away, and I'm a follower of your wonderful blog!!

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