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I've decided to organise a little give-away to celebrate my first blog milestone. I am offering the following three vintage treasures:
a French wooden tray puzzle
A French vintage classic - Sous l'Océan by Alain Grée (sorry about the photo)
Abbatt Toys snap cards in original boxIf you'd like to enter into the give-away, just leave me a comment telling me which of these three finds you prefer and why. The usual rules apply, if you blog or tweet about the give-away you'll get one extra entry (make sure you let me know though!). I'll randomly pick a winner on Sunday 20th of September. Look forward to hearing from you - à très bientôt!
oooo I love Alaine Gree how could I not!! love your blog and all your fab finds! thanks:)X
ReplyDeleteGosh, really difficult choice as they're all fantastic! But I think I'd have to go with the wonderful French ocean book, as I've been in love with the ocean all my life - and it's illlustrated by Alain Gree! thanks for this wonderful giveaway. :)
ReplyDeleteLove abounds but snap is FUN! :)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your 100 posts, Deb!
Every one a cracker:)
K
I would love to win the snap cards, the reason....so I could play with them of course!
ReplyDeleteHello. thanks for your comment on my blog. I'd love to entered into the giveaway. My favourite is the ocean book..it would be lovely to use it with my little ones!My eldest love the sea. Its so funny that your blog starts with the work by Cori. I was pondering yesterday which one to buy from her on Etsy...strange!
ReplyDeleteThanks for visiting my blog Deborah. As you know I am a fan of vintage toys and would be hard pressed to choose between these gorgeous finds. If I had to pick one though it would be the cards. The images are wonderful and I would use them to back a set of shelves that I have my toys on.
ReplyDeleteare you kidding..... how can you part with any of these lovely things!!?!?
ReplyDeleteOkay if I have to pick something then it would be the Alain Gree book, he is one of my heros!
eeek! what a super lovely giveaway of vintage goodies. they all totally rock, but i'm in big time love with those Abbatt Toys snap cards. super fantastic illustrations to admire and display around the home as little bright inspirations! thank you kindly!!!
ReplyDeleteHi Deb! I knew I had your blog address in my favs!! How beautiful everthing is! You must have so much fun going to thrift stores!! Hope all is well with you!
ReplyDeleteLove,Elise
You have been writing a lot and it's all great. Keep up the good work. Well I haven't heard of Alain Gree but that one is my favourite because when I was young I was crazy about Jaques Cousteau (not sure if that spelling is correct) and those pictures remind me of his programme. Hope that makes sense, i'll have to go and find out about Alain Gree now, I feel i've missed out on something.
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Congratulations!! I love the snap cards! The package of this box is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend. ox
I really enjoy your posts as I daydream about rub=nning away to France daily! I would love the French wooden chicken puzzle, mostly because my little grils love puzzles and mostly becuase we have red hens that lay wonderful eggs and get lote os love here. So can we win? Thanks for the chance!
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Un choix très européen. Le jeu (suédois as tu dit ?) est magnifique. L'été souvent synonyme de vacances a été très prolifique chez Kinckan & conkers. Au 200ème billet donc ;-)!
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Fantastic, I would love the cards! because I collect them and these would make a wonderful addition to my collection.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the opportunity Deborah.
Congratulations !!
ReplyDeleteToday we both are in a vintage mood !!
I love the designs and the colors of your snap cards.
I will let you know if the polish flea markets offer good prices as soon as I will be more fluent with polish figures !!
..Hi called in via Famille Summerbelle...I love French blogs.
ReplyDeleteSuch a wonderful giveaway J unfortunately I cannot leave a comment on your Blog, as I always have trouble leaving comments for people who have your sort Of comment box, it never works for me, don’t know why.
my blog is anne in Oxfordshire….anne-arnott.blogspot.com
wow!I cant believe this!i only recently came across Alan Gree's work through researching for my thesis for college!im now an Alan Gree fanatic!I cant get over what a coinsidence this is that one of ur give-a-aways is an alan gree BOOK!?!I would absolutely adore this book!
ReplyDeletethanks and good luck everyone!
xox
oOOOh I love the book - the illustrations look amazing and my son loves anything associated with the ocean - our annual pass to the sea life centre confirms his passion!!!!
ReplyDeleteI'm also thinking about making some fish brooches - this book may inspire me!!!
Jane x
(PS Thank you for commenting on my blog. Bold and Noble is actually my brother and sister in law)!!!
So lovely, any would be a treat; if pressed it would be the snap cards for the illustrations. Thanks for visiting my blog, too; looking forward to your shop opening.
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congrats on 100! love your blog. i can´t stop reading it! i´ll be back often! besos-jane oh! and i love the cards! happy monday!
ReplyDeleteooh, jolie brochette, mais j'avoue avoir découverte alain grée il y a deux ans et depuis je suis devenue fan: j'adore le graphisme et j'espère que mes enfants auront des souvenirs d'enfance de ses livres! great work, keep on going!
ReplyDeleteWhat an adorable blog you've got over here! I love the snap cards, what amazing graphics! xx
ReplyDeleteAll are so nice but Snap is so much fun! Congrats on 100 great posts. Sandra x
ReplyDeleteWow! 100 posts - i've got a long way to go! love the giveaway, all three are sweet - but I think its the cards for me, the simple graphics and the colours are just up my alley. Virginiax
ReplyDeleteI love those snap cards. I think it is the colors and strong graphic design that appeals to me the most. Congratulations on reaching your first 100.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your 100 posts! It's a tough choice to pick one - I love the snap cards, but I think the puzzle tray gets my vote, it's cute and the illustration is great.
ReplyDeletewell, congratulations to you, i love coming over here for a nose. and you know i'm so excited about your shop.
ReplyDeleteall three prizes are a sweet as can be. but the cards might just have pipped the other two to my heart. i do love a vintage card game!
Well what a milestone.. and one to celebrate in true blog style! It is
ReplyDeleteamazing how time flies when you are enjoying yourself!
I have lost my heart to those !SNAP! cards.. the graphics are
enchanting and just a wee bit nostalgic too as I am sure I had
something very similar... many moons ago.
Michele x
oh they are all perfect...but i do love vintage card games, especially french ones, so i'll say the last one.
ReplyDeletecongrats on 100 posts...i've thoroughly enjoyed them all!
will link to your giveaway when i do my blog later!
my personal favorite... mmm.... Sous l'Océan by Alain Grée, but only because I have a soft spot for illustrated books - these prizes are all quite lovely!
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Hi Hi Hi! I <3 Abbatt Toys snap cards in original box-and I <3 <3 <3 your blog! congratulations to you-
ReplyDeleteBest wishes,
Jenny B
I would take any of the three in a heartbeat, but I do love those cards! Your blog is wonderful--a daily "must" for me. Can't wait for your shop!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your 100 posts.
ReplyDeleteYour blog is adorable.
Thanks for the opportunity.
Hugs
formidable, je decouvre via Rimbambelle & Rimbanbins avec grand plaisir ce blog. Bravo et mille plaisirs Au 100 prochains Poste.
ReplyDeleteLes Casse-Tête en bois, j'en ai fait un a chacune des naissances dans la maison, CE FUT jouet leur premier ministre apres le doudou ...
Happy 100
ReplyDeleteI love Snap - such gorgeous vintage graphics.
I am having a giveaway on my blog as well, love you to be a part of it.
best
Edwina
http://littlesnoring.blogspot.com
Congratulations on 100 posts! I just started a blog and I am impressed. I love the tray puzzle, I collect classic toys and have them displayed all throughout my apartment. I have very few readers but I will definitely post about your give away.
ReplyDeletecongrats! i love them all! the tray puzzle has such beautiful colors!
ReplyDeleteHow have I not seen this blog before? Glad I made it!
ReplyDeleteYou are too cruel to make us pick only one! I can't decide...each is dripping with gorgeousness. The book? Because there are more images inside that I can't see that I want to see.
ReplyDeleteKatie
matsutake.etsy.com
Hello! Just discovered your blog last night and it's full of all the things I love. I'm a textile student and am having a particular obsession lately with illustrated childrens vintage bits and bobs! Must definitely make sure to base my next project around this. Snap has to be my favourite. I can just imagine how I could translate it into some beautiful knitwear. Ah so many ideas so little time! Tara for now
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Hi K&C,
ReplyDeleteGreat page.
Have been paying attention since I saw a reference on the Animalarium blog.
Very excited about your give away.
My pic is Sous l'Océan. I share a hosue with about 50 or so fish, a turtle, 2 cats a fish loving boyfriend (oh and a freind just returned form South America). So... anything to do with underwater life gets the big thumbs up from our household. The fact that it is french and the cover that reminds me of 'The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou'make it even more appealing.
I have had a link to your page on my blog for a while (http://kirstylovescardboard.wordpress.com/) and have just added a link to your fabulous giveaway. (The links can be a bit hard to find. They are at the very bottom under 'things I like' and onyl 10 are displayed at random. When i learn how to manipulate the template I will move them to the side. Find this much more useful.
Anyway, nice blogging. Keep it up.