Hello!
I hope you are all enjoying your week!
First of all I would like to thank each and everyone of you who left such kind comments on my blog and facebook page about my daughter Bethany's haircut.
Bethany says thank you too.
Giveaway information....
Today I am hosting a giveaway!
The winner will receive a 200.00 Gift Card to my shop dreamywhitesonline.com.
All you have to do is leave a comment at the end of this post....
For additional entries.....
and if you would like extra entries you can post about the giveaway to any of your social networking sites.... such as twitter, facebook, and or blogger...
You must leave a separate comment for each site you post about the giveaway too...
Winner will be chosen by random number
Giveaway will end August 20th.
Anonymous entries please make sure you leave an email address with your entry.
Thank you!
**Giveaway is open to all international readers**
On another note....
I have to apologize for taking forever to get this post up....
My daughter, Nicole helped me with the table setting.....
I want to say Happy Birthday to my sweet Nicole.
Nicole turns 17 tomorrow!
Happy Birthday Nicole!
My daughter, Nicole helped me with the table setting.....
I want to say Happy Birthday to my sweet Nicole.
Nicole turns 17 tomorrow!
Happy Birthday Nicole!
I ended up having to retake pictures and decided to change up the table setting more then just a little bit.
The trick to getting those blueberries to float is....
If you are just adding blueberries to water, then if you pop the
blueberries into the freezer then they will float... : )
However if you are using a drink like Lorina Lemonade that contains carbonated water.....
Then they will float forever.....
I used an antique french bar glass carrier to hold the hydrangeas in.
I was hoping to find a few more blue hydrangeas in my garden for this particular table setting...
I ended up finding mostly green hydrangeas.
Almost all of my hydrangeas have turned green, it happens every year at about this time....
I do love the green color too...
I threw a blue and pink striped grain sack across the table.
I love how this french transferware plate looks paired with this rugged grain sack....
I added blueberries to these antique french jam pots instead of flowers....
Mix and match vintage silverware for a farmhouse feel.
I chose to use this darker blue french transferware instead of the light green transferware,
I wanted a little more contrast with the green hydrangeas.
I didn't want everything to match.
I will be adding french transferware plates to my shop over the next couple of days also.
I will be adding new items to my shop all week!
I will also be holding a sale until September 1st.
Select items will be marked down starting today.
Giveaway information in case you missed it at the top of the post....
Today I am hosting a giveaway!
All you have to do is leave a comment at the end of this post....
For additional entries.....
and if you would like extra entries you can post about the giveaway to any of your social networking sites.... such as twitter, facebook, and or blogger...
You must leave a separate comment for each site you post about the giveaway too...
Winner will be chosen by random number
Giveaway will end August 20th.
Anonymous entries please make sure you leave an email address with your entry.
**Giveaway is open to international readers**
Thank you!
You can find me on facebook here...
You can find me on twitter here....
747 comments:
1 – 200 of 747 Newer› Newest»I love your blog, and would be so thrilled to win the giveaway! Your decorating sense is just beautiful. Thanks for sharing your inspiration!
first comment! hopefully this is a good omen, even though #1 is rarely chosen and i oh-so desperately want this gift card to help outfit my new home with some dreamy whites gear!
if i am by chance lucky enough to win, i would get an antique french zinc pitcher and the antique lavender bottles - they would look perfect in our sun room!
fingers crossed :)
xx, kait
Great giveaway. I'd love to win, thanks for the chance!
I "liked" your blog on Facebook.
I love the plates and that great zinc topped table! Thanks for the hope of winning!!
I've been a follower for a long time. I love you shop and look forward to your blog.
The Locks of Love post was so beautiful. Thank you, Bethany.
...and yes, naturally I would love to win.
I love the plates and the apron! Thanks for the giveaway!
Wendy
Wbbebe@Juno.com
Would LOVE to win this giveaway! My only problem would be narrowing down just what to spend the money on!
kfowler2004@yahoo.com
Posted about this on my Facebook page!
kfowler2004@yahoo.com
Would love to win!enjoy your blog
Your pictures are always amazing...you do such beautiful work.
Your blog and photos are always so beautiful... I would love a chance to shop in your shoppe! thank you
Maria, you always show the prettiest things. I would love to win this.
I also shared your post on my facebook page...thank you.
Hi Maria,
Just catching up on your blog. I am so touched by your daughters kindness. My little cousin had leukemia quite a few years ago, and it is the blessings of people like your Bethany that help them get through it. Happily she is now a 25 year old healthy girl.
What a lovley giveway.
Chania
magnifiques.. vos images sont magnifiques!!
I have added this on my blog
And also Facebook
That table setting is just lovely, and those plates are soooo beautiful!!!
Thank you so much for such a nice giveaway!
xo Tereza
I love love love your blog - truly inspiring!!
sarafoster12@gmail.com
Seeing a sneak peek at your white bistro chairs again makes me want to take out my paint brush and paint mine. Oh, darn you, Maria!! :)
Great tips and a beautiful setting! I would love to win that giveaway!
I shared your link in my facebook page:)
Such a generous giveaway! Would LOVE to win!! Love the apron too..soo cute~ xo Rachel
French Farmhouse 425
beautiful. i'm totally in love with that table, and i'm so excited for the chance at this gift card to your shop!
thanks!
sigh beautiful as per usual :) Maria I would love to see posts about kitchen :) Posted on my website www.citycottagestore.com and facebook City Cottage
Thanks for the lovely giveaway! Always enjoy visiting your blog!
Hugs,
Jody
Oh God, how I love this blog and how I would adore to win this giveaway! :)
Hi Maria,
I love the photos of your daughter in the vintage grain sack apron. They are so beautiful!
I would love to be entered in your wonderful giveaway, thank you so much for the opportunity!
Sincerely,
Melinda
Just shared on my facebook wall!! xo
dreamy indeed! Lovely blog..... thelittlenest@hotmail.com
Love it! Count me in!
I love the place setting and would reallly love to see more of the cabinet in the background! I love peeks inside your home. :)
I will be facebooking about this as well later today or tomorrow.
Thanks for the opportunity!
-Kari
reeseandmarie.blogspot.com
tweeted it!
A pleasure for my senses...I so enjoy window shopping!
I just linked your url into my 'The Huntress' facebook page!
Thanks again for such a lovely giveaway!
Cassie
cbmccully@hotmail.com
Hi Maria,
I just added your giveaway to my blog sidebar.
www.alabasterrosedesigns.blogspot.com
Sincerely,
Melinda
Love your shop. A gift card would be great.
Javaccarella at yahoo dot com
Hi Maria,
I posted your giveaway on my Facebook page.
Thanks again!
Have a beautiful day.
Sincerely,
Melinda
shared it on facebook
What a great giveaway! Thanks for the blueberry trick.
Wonderful post. I love seeing how you use your vintage pieces! Even my husband keeps checking your b;log for ideas!!
I put a link on the 3 Sun Kissed Boys Fan Page.
Thanks for the tip on floating blueberries!
jamiep44@gmail.com
I posted on FB :D
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1275486529&sk=wall&v=wall
Would love to win, but more importantly, am glad I know how to make my blueberries float. The suspense was killing me!!!! :)
I love your site!!!!!!!!!
I just get....well dreamy every time I get on your blog! I am your new number one fan! Tell me, where did you get those plates? I collected a mish mash of vintage plates for my wedding in 2009. We alternated them with plain white ones on three looooong rows of tables. We wanted it to be very "family" style. Anyways I always thought I'd sell them after the wedding but alas I got attached and kept them all! We pull them out for special occasions and dinner parties....or for no reason at all! Keep up the good work!
Allyson
would love anything from your shop. thanks for the chance.
I love your blog. Everything you post is so beautiful.
kellyandrandy2000@yahoo.com
What a fabulous giveaway!
Thank you for the chance...
:)
~Becca~
Oh my goodness, what a lovely table. I'm so glad to hear that you'll be adding some French transferware to your site. I know exactly how I would spend that sweet gift certificate.
Smiles,
Carol
Just found your blog...what a great giveaway. Gayle
I love popping over to your blog... so many of your post brings me back to my childhood visit to see my memere in France.
I always read and enjoy your blog, but seldom (if ever) comment. The blueberries look so refreshing! I also use mosly white in my home and I also sell many of the things you sell. But I don't sell on line, just in my antiques shop. Thank you for sharing your wonderful taste in decorating.
Thanks so much for the wonderful giveaway! I'm keeping my fingers crossed. Best Wishes, Kenda
Would love to win this giveaway!
heather.kazian@gmail.com
Hello darling...may a dutch girl count in????...great table setting !!!..love from me...xxx...
I adore your blog!! You inspire me!!!!
I just have to tell you how beautiful your blog is. I think living in your home would feel like living in a fairy tale. I could spend that $200 gift card very quickly! I'll cross my fingers!
I love your blog and would love the chance to win a gift card!
I also posted this on my facebook!
heather.kazian@gmail.com
Love your blog...thanks for sharing your ideas and so many beautiful things with us!
Oh how I would LOVE to win!!!!
Thanks for the opportunity!
rowecarrie at yahoo dot com
Gorgeous table setting. So simple, so pretty.
Your table setting and the items you used are beautiful! {So is the lovely hostess pictured} Thanks for inspiring once again with your gorgeous photos, and thanks for the chance at the generous giveaway.
Another generous giveaway, thanks for the chance to win! And your photos and sense of style are truly magical! I'm off to see what's new at your shop!
Kat :)
What a beautiful tablesetting (and your daughter is even more beautiful). It looks so fresh and welcoming.
Thanks for the giveaway - so generous.
Would love to win. Thanks for the chance!
kelvey@valien.net
I would love to win a gift certificate to your shop. Thanks for the opportunity.
Posted to FB. :)
kelvey@valien.net
This table setting is absolutely gorgeous, Maria!! And, Happy B-Day to Nicole!! :)
What a generous giveaway you're having... the only way I'll be able to do any shopping in your gorgeous shop for a long while. :(
Hope you're having a wonderful week!
Take care,
Jo
excellent on line store....love the kitchen....
I'l post about your fabulous giveaway on my sidebar... I'd Twitter and Facebook, too, if I did those things. ;-) Thanks again!
I love your blueberry drinks, dishes and aprons. I'd love to win. You have beautiful things. Thanks for the chance.
I can never get enough of beautiful hydrangeas, no matter what shade they are. Mine are mostly green too, however there are many new buds just starting to open in a gorgeous blue too so I have the best of both worlds right now! What a lovely table you have created...and thanks for the chance at such a generous giveaway!
Laura♥
I also love your table setting - the runner, the bottle holder, and especially the dishes. I used to have some blue and white dishes, but my (ex) husband sold them. I could have killed him! I would have so much fun with a gift certificate since I love your shop. I love the french canning jars I bought from you.
jillpalumbo@hotmail.com
Beautiful! I just want to sit there and enjoy the day! Truly inspiring!
LOVELY tablesetting (and hydrangeas!)...love your blog and shop-would love to win this:0
Beautiful table setting Maria, I love those vintage plates!
Can't wait to order more goodies from the shop :)
Happy Birthday Nicole!!!
Tweeted about the giveaway :)
Your blog gives me beautiful ideas to bring into my home. Thank~you so much. Awesome giveaway Thanks again.
Michelle Wright
dn91191@yahoo.com
I follow Dreamy Whites and I love your table and setting! I'm also loving your shop!
Susan
I liked you on FB
Susan
I'm posting your giveaway on my FB!
Nice shop!
Susan
Wow! Could I have some fun with that gift certificate! Please count me in.
Thanks for the chance,
Judy
great giveaway~count me in!
And now it's on the ole blog, front and center!
3 Sun Kissed Boys
gorgeous!!! it looks sooo good together, I am de frouing my kitchen and dining room and would love to win and SHOP!!! thanks so much!
Oh, it would make my year. :)
Oooh, I'd love to win!!
I shared on fb!
I just discovered your blog because someone posted to Facebook. IT's beautiful!
I retweeted about the giveaway..
The hydrangeas are just beautiful. I wonder if you grow them yourself. Thank you for the giveaway.
I may have a crush on those plates. Beautiful !!!!!!!!!!
the table is absolutely gorgeous! you have such a gift of creating exquisite out of the simple
love the apron!
happy birthday to nicole too!
xo
love everything in your shop!
Would love to win, of course :) Thanks for the chance.
Sarah
Love the table setting and, of course, I'd love to win the gift card to your shop!;)
Awesome give away! :) LOVE the table!
Your table is lovely, thanks for the tip about the blueberrys
oh, it would be a dream to win a gift card to your shop! :)
I would love to win! Thanks for taking the time to write a blog......
Fabulous giveaway!!! Beautiful photos!!!
I love your style, so comfy and relaxing. So inspiring! I would absolutely love to be able to enter your fantastic giveaway, please count me in:)and have an opportunity to change some things up in my household:)
Nebraska Simple Rachel
Just posted to my Facebook fans...
and tweeted it to my Twitter fans as well! Thanks for the great giveaway! :)
What a fantastic opportunity .... I would love to win the gift Card.
Regards Susan
I posted about this fabulous giveaway on the sidebar of my blog.
posted to facebook
Twitter, too :)
Beautiful table setting, and a beautiful daughter. Thanks for sharing.
xo
Char
Beautiful tablescape!! I like that there's just a hint of blue in those hydrangeas....makes the blueberries and transfer war pop even more!! Thanks for the blueberry floating tip! I would love to be entered for a chance in your generous giveaway!! Please, please enter me!! Thanks so very much! Smiles & Hugs ~ Robin
Happy birthday to your daughter! The color of the hydrangeas is just stunnimg. I love those bluish green tones. The styling on your images is so rustic and casual and comfortable..yet utterly romantic. I am in love! Thanks for hosting hte giveaway! It is very generous. Andrea @ townandprairie
I have posted your giveaway to my blog sidebar for an additional entry!! Thanks again!! Robin
I can't get over how much I love your style! It is so beautiful! I love the table, especially the blueberries in the drinks! Hope I win the gift voucher! Thanks for hosting the giveaway!
I link to your blog on facebook ..... and invite all my friends to stop by
It all looks wonderful no matter what way you style it. You have a special flare for turning simplicity into wonderful.
Nicole (Happy Birthday!) is surely learning while she is assisting.
Beautiful!
Very beautifully done. Thanks for the giveaway!
Hello
I gotta tell you how I love your blog and your shop. It is very inspiring and tingling in my fingers to decorate my home and shoot a whole lot when I look at your beautiful pictures.
Thanks for great inspiration .... I enjoy visiting your page.
Greeting a big big fan.
Susan
I love your design style! Thanks for the giveaway!!
Love your shop, love your style, would love to win this awesome giveaway! Have a great week - maks :-)
I would love to be entered in the giveaway :) I loev the table setting and thank you so much for the tip on the floting blueberries....Xoxoxo ~Ashley
I absolutely love your style and your shop. I've had my eyes on quite a few things in your shop and know exactly what I would spend the gift card on. Thanks for having such a wonderful giveaway.
love it! Thanks for the offer!
Sarah M
Always love coming to visit, Maria. Happy B'Day to your lovely girl!! I'm on my way to check out your store! xoxo Debra
Love your blog and hearing about your sweet children! :) Would LOVE to win a gift certificate, too! :)
Beautiful table setting! Love your blog for design inspiration. Thanks for the giveaway opportunity.
Tanesha (CraftyGardenMom blog and podcast)
Happy Birthday, Nicole!
All your babies are just beautiful. Of course they are, just look at their mama! :-)
XOXO,
Anne
What an awesome give away!!! And the table setting is absolutely beautiful! I love the china pattern.
Oh I love your shop, Maria! What a generous giveaway! Thanks for the chance :)
I would love to win this contest. The stuff in your shop is soooooooooooooooooo beautiful i would feel so lucky to have something in my home from you = )
tonya
ta_red2@hotmail.com
i've shared the contest with all my friends on fb = )
ta_red2@hotmail.com
tonya
i'm also following you through fb = )
tonya
ta_red2@hotmail.com
What an extravagant gift! Thank you. Jo @ Let's Face the Music
Anything from your shop would be a treat! Thanks!
dorene at pine dot net
I'm an rss subscriber!
dorene at pine dot net
Love the table setting! My hydrangeas are all green too! I did find a few purple blue ones hidden underneath the green ones.
Debbi @ the beach
I just love your style and I may just use that tip for the blueberries!
I just discovered your Blog and......I'm speachless! Just speachless!!
So much love, light, happiness, bliss, inspiration....in your pictures!!!
THANKS for your work.
Greetings from Germany,
Catalina
( s.c.catalina@gmail.com )
I can see your kitchen!! Can't wait to see the whole room someday. Happy Birthday to your daughter.
Such a gorgeous table setting. It is French farmhouse perfection! Happy Birthday to your beautiful daughter. I hope she has a wonderful day!
so beautiful.
blueberries in lemonade.
it is the simple things that make me smile, this was beautiful.
I love your style and everything in the shop! Thanks for the wonderful giveaway!
It's a beautiful table setting, and your photos are so gorgeous as always! Fingers crossed!
Love the tip about blueberries! Thanks for the generous giveaway opportunity!
~Chris
Happy Birthday to beautiful Nicole!
Such a great giveaway Maria. I will cross my fingers!
Great pictures and Happy Birthday to your daughter! What a great giveaway!!
Beautiful table setting. I love your blog. Deb chedeb5353@hotmail.com
Lovely table setting. Thrilled you are doing a giveaway! I have got my fingers crossed! XO
I love this Blog and would be so happy to win this give away!
Shanna
spagliuca@mac.com
Love the table setting! Always find great ideas from following your blog!
What a fabulous giveaway!
I never new that about blueberries, great tip! Thanks for sharing such a generous giveaway!
I posted this on FB.
I posted this on my blog.
Beautiful!! Blue is my favorite color and you just gave me more reasons to love it!!
HI Maria- Love the table setting!!Love the tip about blueberries! Cant wait to try it out!I have that plate too. Love your blog as always;))
Cheryl
Just did a blog post about your giveaway!! xo Rachel
I like white
Liked you on fb
Liked on pintrest
Great Style Maria!!! There are so many things I want from your shop but don't need > So if I win I won't feel bad about shopping !!! I haven't found Lorina Lemonade in my area. Your daughters are natural beauties!
fourms@mchsi.com
I love, love your blog. I collect french fabrics, dollies, sheets,etc too!! I love them so much!!
I would love if you could include me in the giveaway draw!!
Have a lovely day!!
Eliana
The table looks great. I would love to win the gift card.
Oh la la...I'll take a chance to win a shopping spree. Love your blog too.
Jenny
Hi Maria! I just love your photos. The table looks wonderful. Always so much inspiration here at your blog. You have a lovely home :-)
All the best. Regards from Sweden //Paula
It all looks scrumptiously relaxing and calming.
Thanks for the floating blueberries tip! And thank you for another giveaway...I'm feeling lucky, so I'm entering hoping that I can be the lucky winner again!!!
Meg
Thanks for this great giveaway
I would be ecstatic to win! I love your shop and have a guest room needing to be finished. Thanks! sarah
jswalker5402@hotmail.com
I want to win! Love everything in your shop:)
posted on Facebook
Wow! What a generous giveaway on an amazingly beautiful blog!
Your tablescape is gorgeous. Such soft colors. I would love to be included in your giveaway drawing! I would just love some new treat for my home!
Wow! That would be one fun shopping spree! Thanks for the chance to win!
i have been dreaming of things from your shop!!
Thanks for the Blueberry tip. Your pictures are beautiful.
I think winning your giveaway would be Amazing!
Happy Birthay to Nicole! What a beautiful young woman she is. Your table is lovely, Maria and those hydrangeas are gorgeous. I would love to win your giveaway! How generous!
I love your blog. What a great giveaway. I hope I win...fingers crossed!
What a 'dreamy' giveaway! I've been reading your glorious blog since last spring and am fully addicted.
Happy Birthday to your sweet daughter. Your place setting is just gorgeous Maria. I especially love that plate. :)
- Susan
What a lovely table setting!
Posted this great giveaway on my blog.
How wonderful it would be to win a gift certificate to your beautiful online shop, Maria! Thank you for the opportunity. BTW-I just left a comment on your Facebook page too.
Hi Maria, as always your table setting is "bellissimo" as we say in italy.I wish to your daugther a happy birthday and ...of course I'd love to win this generous giveaway (I think it will be impossible...you will have so many comment :)!)
But this is San Lorenzo Night every star that fall is a desire so I cross my finger!
Happy birthday to your lovely daughter! (Hope I win.)
Maria with all these entries you have to be in it to win it. How exciting to win a gift certificate to your divine shop. Please enter me and I will continue dreamy. Sandy xx
Gorgeous inspirational pictures as always
Wonderful giveaway!
Mercedes
Just lovely! Happy Birthday Nicole :-)
Awesome giveaway...thanks for the chance to win!
Nancy
Beautiful table setting and especially love the blue patterned plate.
Leah X
so dang cute!
I am just in awe of your decorating AND photography talent! You have one of the prettiest homes I've seen -- thanks for sharing it!
Fingers crossed!! I just love your shop and your blog!! Following you on FB now too...
Would love the chance to win Maria!
Kim:)
Beautiful table setting! And happy bday to your daughter too!
Such a generous giveaway! Would LOVE to win!! Love the table setting.
Bye Vlaďka
medlova@seznam.cz
Rachel sent me over and I love your photos. Love those plates and the whole table setting.
I have to check out your shop now.
Hugs- Tete
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