Wow, a lot has changed over the past year for my little handmade business! One year ago yesterday, I opened FlourishCafe. At the time it was one of my three shops … With a Flourish, Flourish and Debonair, and Flourish Cafe. Now, one year later, I have finally found my niche, and have narrowed down to just Flourish Cafe! And to celebrate this first anniversary/birthday of my shop… it’s giveaway time! :D As well as more fun planned throughout the week here on my blog…
If you used to keep up with this blog, you’ll notice it looks very different. Originally, this blog was FlourishandDebonairBlog, to go along with that shop. Since that shop closed, I’ve been really rethinking what I want to blog about, and I’ve been working on getting this set up. I plan to officially launch this blog in its true capacity next week. In the meantime, let’s have a birthday party!
So, here’s part one of the celebration … I’m giving winner’s choice of ANY 11×14 print from my shop to THREE people! There will be three winners to this giveaway, and each one gets to pick an 11×14 print (or smaller if you prefer) from my shop. WooT!
Ok, so here’s how to enter … go to my shop: FlourishCafe.etsy.com and look around to pick a print you would choose if you won. Then come back here and post your choice in the comments, along with an email address so I can get in contact with you if you win. That’s it – you’re entered!
Want an additional entry? Post about this giveaway with a link to this post to your friends on Twitter or Facebook or Pinterest, then put a link here to your post in the comments! Make sure there’s a way for me to get in contact with you if you win!
The official stuff:
This giveaway is only open to participants 18 years or older, and only in the United States.
There will be 3 winners, each may choose any one print, up to 11×14 size, from my shop.
The winners will be selected randomly using random.org to choose 3 random comment numbers.
You must leave a way for me to get in contact with you.
This giveaway runs through 11:59 pm EST Friday, January 6, 2012.
You must enter by then to be eligible. The winner will be announced shortly thereafter.
So go look around in FlourishCafe and see what you would choose! Here are a few of the options below, but there are many more in my shop! And don’t forget to come back to my blog through this birthday party week – there’s more fun in store! :D
Go on, pick your favorite from my shop, and let me know in the comments to enter my giveaway –
you only have until the end of the day Friday, December 6th EST to enter! Good luck! :D
HI APRIL – it is so great to see you! It is Brandi – Sweet Harvey LLC but I also started a new blog and am posting my blogging stuff through this new name now. Anyway, your new shop is wonderful! I found you via your post on the ETSY BLOG TEAM so I wanted to stop by and say hello! Congratulations on your amazing success of 2011 -here’s to a fantastic 2012!
Brandi
Sweet Harvey LLC
Keeping It Indie
Yay! I love your shop! Here’s a link to my tweet! https://twitter.com/#!/emmykastner
I’m not kidding when I say this was so very hard to choose and I looked at every page a million times. I’ve had my eye on those pen & ink feathers for a bit now. But, I love that whisk so much! Totally torn between the two, and if I won I’d like for you to surprise me because I cannot simply decide! :)
So, I follow on Twitter, but somehow I’ve never checked out your blog before!? It’s adorable, and I’ll be subscribing. ;)
I looove the Jane Austen Home for Comfort print in turquoise. It would look fabulous in our little home!
retweeted your tweet! @thesweetpetunia
Your prints are so adorable! I’ve always been envious of people who do great typography work. My favorite is the coffee-or-tea-print. :) Thanks for such a generous giveaway!
“oh for a book and a shady nook” would be so lovely!!
I love the Tea Print – Rain Decor. So pretty!
tweeted: https://twitter.com/#!/yes_teacher/status/153867297134616576
Happy birthday to Flourish Cafe! I’ll second the comments that say that the prints are adorable and it’s so hard to choose! I think I’d pick I Love Books and Tea because I DO love books and tea! But I also like the raincloud and tea and umbrellas. :) Congratulations and much success in the second year!
“I love books & tea is wonderful, but I think I would choose the “Mine eyes smell onions” print because it makes me laugh and I can always use a laugh in the kitchen. I think my family would agree that it is extremely appropriate for our kitchen, given I start nearly every meal by sauteing onions and garlic!
Just wanted to check… in posting a comment, it requires e-mail but says it is not published… is that a good way to leave the e-mail address?
I tweeted your link! http://twitter.com/bythebookpaper
bythebookpaper (at) gmail dot com
I love “Oh for a book and a shady nook!” It speaks to me! Love all of your creations – great job!
–Kristi
Ok – my children and I weep every time my wife brings out the onions. It’s like we have to watch “Hope Floats” over and over and … I mean … anon, anon, anon.
That gets my vote! And my Tweet & my Bookface & my Pin on Pinterest.
Haha! :) I’m adding extra comments here for each of your other entries there … I’ll be doing a random number generator to pick a comment number, so each entry needs its own entry…
Tweet …
Facebook post
Pinterest
Just stumbled here from pinterest. And just bookmarked you! I love the Book Lover print. Be back soon…
Oh, how I love your shop! =)
I really love the “teaspoon of love” print! Because when it comes down to it, the greatest commandment of all is to LOVE! =)
And I will post the giveaway on facebook, but I don’t know how link it…=)
Thanks for doing this giveaway!!!!
Ha, I guess I missed that! lol. Thanks!!!!!
(facebook entry)
I love your stuff!
I posted about it here: https://www.facebook.com/curlie80
AND my favorite of your current pieces is this one: http://www.etsy.com/listing/89460674/love-poster-shakespeare-sonnet
:)
Thanks Sarah! I’ll be choosing the winner by random number generator to choose the comment numbers, so your two entries need to be in separate comments. I’m adding this comment to count as your facebook post entry. :)
And just FYI .. the print your picked is a poster, which is larger than 11×14, the largest size available for the giveaway. If you win I’ll get in touch with you to pick a different print.
I would choose the Salt and Pepper in Love! It’s so cute, and reminds me of my husband and me.
I love the Jane Austin Comfort at Home print in Berry! The quality of your prints is amazing – highly recommend!
Love the new look of your site and the name too! If I were to win this contest I’d pick the Jane Austen Quote 11×14 Turquoise Quote Print. It was really hard to pic just one. I’m actually sad that you will be closing up shop :(
But I am looking forward to seeing what 2012 brings for your blog!
psst.. I added an entry on Pinterest :)
I LOVE this one: http://www.etsy.com/listing/66450363/i-love-books-tea-print-kitchen-art
Tea AND a good book?? You can’t go wrong!! ;)
Tweeted this giveaway! ;) @SpareBedStudio
http://twitter.com/#!/SpareBedStudio/status/153932830798397440
Shared on Facebook! “Liked” you there too (as Caitlin Legere Fitzpatrick).
Pinned this giveaway on Pinterest! ;)
http://pinterest.com/pin/213287732322210677/
YES! I definitely want the “six impossible things” quote from the White Queen.
Thanks for the chance to win!
I pinned this, too!
http://pinterest.com/pin/182888434837469678/
How did I miss Pinterest, and not have been following you all along? (Found the Pinterest link through Paige’s pin!)
Pinned you! :)
http://pinterest.com/pin/120471358751861678/
I like the Mark Twain Bacon & Eggs print.
winter art
Oh April! I’m glad I just learned you have a blog – its soooo lovely! I adore all of your prints but without question my very favorite one is in the photo above. If I win it I will give it to my daughter who never could, and still cannot, ever keep her nose out of a book! The house could burn down around her and she would not look up even for a minute!
I’m speaking of this one from your Etsy shop:
http://www.etsy.com/listing/83802483/book-lover-typography-print-oh-for-a
**hugz**
Cynthia Crane
I’d like the Sonnet 116 print!
crazyhippiegirl1@aol.com
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http://twitter.com/#!/MirandaL5/status/154002480890523648
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I love Winter Art, would be nice to have a reminder of the happy things when it gets so cold out!
I love this Jane Austen quote :)
http://www.etsy.com/listing/87308305/jane-austen-quote-11×14-turquoise-quote
memoriesforlifescrapbooks at hotmail dot com
I really like the book lover’s print. I believe that it would go great with our new literary decor upstairs!
I also linked the contest on my facebook page. : )
Hey April,
Happy birthday to your shop! I am just about ready to hang the print I bought from you, but it would like a friend ; I like the Coffee or Tea print.
Hope you guys are doing well. We miss you.
I love the Love Poster – Shakespeare Sonnet Typography Poster – Modern Berry Red and Aqua – Romantic Love Poem – Modern Love Poster – Sonnet 116.
alittlepieceofheaven777(at)yahoo(dot)com
I love the Garlic print!
I tweeted, I’m @AmberGoo: https://twitter.com/#!/AmberGoo/status/154037580499927040
I shared this giveaway on Facebook, my FB name is Amanda Moore:
https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=136636026452578&id=804795642
I love the “Once upon a time” on the gray background
I like the Through the Looking Glass quote!
So many good things. I like the Art of French Cooking Print.
I pinned it.
http://pinterest.com/pin/217298750740336083/
My favorite is the coffee-or-tea-print! It is amazing! Thanks so much for the fantastic giveaway!
Renee Walters
Bored2quickly@hotmail.com
I love the Time for Tea Print.
The fresh herbs print is ONE of my favorites:
http://www.etsy.com/listing/65506258/kitchen-art-8×10-art-for-kitchen-herbs
Facebook liked, with ineptitude.
Pinned
Aaaannnnndddd, tweeted. Chirp, chirp!
I love your blog! So many neat ideas!!
My favorite print is the Road less traveled.
Hi April!
Just went to your website and really enjoyed browsing your collection!! You have some really great stuff!
My favorites would have to be: “Teaspoon of Love” , “Salt and Pepper Love”, Jne Austen Quote in Berry Red and Candy Cane Heart.
I really enjoyed the website and will visit often!
Thanks so much!!
Tammy
I love love love the 11×14 Wonderland Alice – Through the Looking Glass and the 11×14 Hello Love quote. Its to hard to pick a favorite xD
ijessica_r at yahoo dot com
Facebook Like!
Tweet!
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Love the prints, April! I really like the Old World City.
I like the sunshine inspirational quote
stanleybilly(at)bellsouth(dot)net
It was so hard to choose just one, but I think my favorite is the Ampersand Alice in Wonderland Quote! Thank you for the chance to win!
April you have such lovely pictures it’s hard to chose just one. I’m glad I found your Blog!! If I had to chose just one it would be the Book Lover in turquoise and yellow (the one posted above). I love to curl up and read when I have the time. This would remind me to take the time!!! Good luck with your move and your new adventure.
Congratulations on your first year and here’s to hoping there are many more to come! :o)
I have been lusting over the Jane Austen quote,”There is nothing like staying at home for real comfort” and the I love books & tea print. I do have to say they are all sooooo lovely!! I think the Jane quote is my favorite though. Can’t wait to see who wins, fingers crossed I’m one of the three! :o)
I love the Kitchen Art Typography Art Quote Print – 8×10 Wonderland Alice – Lewis Carroll – Through the Looking Glass – Six Impossible Things
I love The Road Less Traveled Poster – 12×18 Typography Poster –
I love your site and your store. I’ve stumbled across both through mutual friends that I attended to FC with. Anyway, love this poster most of all, though it was a hard choice: http://www.etsy.com/listing/87308080/jane-austen-quote-11×14-aqua-quote-print
Thanks for doing the giveaway, and best wishes on continued success with your blog and shop!
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I’m really having a hard time picking just one! But I think this is my favorite:
http://www.etsy.com/listing/66450363/i-love-books-tea-print-kitchen-art
Congratulations on your success over the past year!
I love all of them but probably the Book Lover just a little bit extra.
“stop and smell the roses” is my favorite. Enjoy the celebration of your successful year.
Love your prints.
I like te walrus quote. Thanks for the giveaway.
i like the Vintage Books – German Vintage Book Set – Vintage Chic Home Decor – Old Book Collection – Germany Books – Vintage Book Decor
They are all absolutely gorgeous and I love the sentiments! My favorite is “8×10 Book Lover Typography Print – Books and Reading Art Print – Typographic Poetry Art – Modern Typography Wall Art for Library” because I’m a teacher and a book nerd!
nancymeyer1 at gmail.com
I love the onions print. Shakespeare + cooking is always wonderful. Unless you’re reading Titus Andronicus.
Pinned: http://pinterest.com/pin/41869471505445736/
shared on my Facebook wall (and liked your post as well)
I love the Road Less Traveled poster
bcmama2012[at]yahoo.com
Whoot! I get three enteries! One for here, one for pinterest, and one for facebook!!
I like this one :D
http://www.etsy.com/listing/84788536/8×10-book-lover-typography-print-books
Yay! :) Since the winner is chosen by comment number, by the random number generator, each entry needs its own comment. So I am adding these comments for your other entries.
Pinterest
Facebook
I Love Books & Tea Print – Kitchen Art Illustration 11×14 – Books and Reading Book Art – Teacup Print – Cafe Art Drawing – For Book Lover
https://twitter.com/#!/dddiva/status/154901240881483776
So difficult to pick just one!
http://www.etsy.com/listing/65509378/coffee-or-tea-print-11×14-cafe-art
Thanks!
https://twitter.com/#!/irishluck1114/status/154972953740713985
Thanks.
https://www.facebook.com/#!/contest.kao/posts/223202431093219
Thanks!
Oh wow. I love everything! :) I would pick the Book Lover Typography Print – Oh For a Book and a Shady Nook.
HI April,
Love all your work but my two favorites are your Jane Austen comfort quote and your shady nook with a book. In this crazy world of busy ness it’s so nice to escape with a cozy cup, a warm book, and a good friend or child. Hope I win a chance, if not, perhaps a later purchase. Would love to chat sometime.
Georgesse
I like It was a Dark and Stormy Night Quote print
Vintage Weathered Oatmeal Plague or the Autumn Leaves hard to decide!!
kelseylouiseapley at gmail dot com
My favorite is the Minimalist Nature Fine Art Photograph – Modern Decor – Snow White’s Apple.
I like the Tea Lover – Time for Tea kitchen print.
https://twitter.com/#!/sarohioan/status/155088404797849600
Happy Birthday for your gorgeous shop!! I love what you have done + being able to see you grow has been a blessing. Picking just one out of all your lovely listings is really a hard task but my choice if I were to win would be http://www.etsy.com/listing/83169791/sunshine-inspirational-quote-print-11×14
Perhaps in the future Sonnet 16 will be available in different sizes other than poster. It has to be one of my most fav ever!
Absolutely love the Bacon and Eggs Minimalist Poster. My husband is a huge bacon fan (I mean, 15 bacon shirts, a whole kitchen full of bacon/pig stuff fan). Anyway, it’d be amazing if I could win it for him. If not, I’m saving it to buy it for him. Thanks!
michedt at yahoo . com
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I love the Jane Austen quote about comfort at home in maroon!
http://www.etsy.com/listing/87307861/jane-austen-quote-11×14-berry-red-quote
Love the road less traveled http://www.etsy.com/listing/85730881/the-road-less-traveled-poster-12×18
This is the etsy of my dreams. Tea, books, food. Perfection. I would choose the Time for Tea Print!
thanks for the giveaway!
happy anniversary!
i love the jane austen quote one!
littlegray88 at yahoo dot com
I love your shop and have been drooling over the I Love Books & Tea print! That would be my pick (although I just spent 30 minutes browsing to make sure I had seen every print!).
Twitter!
Facebook!
Pinterest!
I love your shop! I would love to win the “I love you” print (http://www.etsy.com/listing/82849174/love-print-typography-art-i-love-you-je).
My understanding is that we should post a comment for each entry, so that is what I’m going to do, but if I’m wrong I suppose you can delete them and set me straight. :)
I posted about the contest here: https://twitter.com/#!/random_star64/status/155446965977620480
I posted about it on my blog’s FB page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Writings-and-Thoughts-of-Daffny/206229162750834
…And on Pinterest. http://pinterest.com/pin/216454325810210052/ :-)
Again, if I did not do this the right way, or I only am supposed to get one extra entry, feel free to set me straight!!
I like Snow White’s Apple
Sunshine Inspirational Quote Print – 11×14 Typography Print – Mustard Yellow Motivational Art Print – J. M. Barrie – Love Sunshine Art
love it!!!
great shop
My favorite is the I Love Books & Tea Print – Kitchen Art Illustration 11×14 – Books and Reading Book Art – Teacup Print – Cafe Art Drawing – For Book Lover
I really like the vintage pappagallo shoes !! :)
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I like the Sherlock Holmes Steampunk Art with a light bulb and mustache.
Two Vintage Mugs – Stacking Retro Set of Mugs – Blue and Green Floral Stacking Cups – Mug Set
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