It’s My Anniversary & Kick off of a Month of Thanks

Yeah it’s my anniversary this month. I don’t think doing the running man while singing “It’s my birthday, it’s my birthday …” would be out of place because that is how darned excited I am. I feel so blessed and proud to see how my business has grown from the little D3000 and 35mm 1.8 lens I used when I first opened up shop. And when I look back on what my goals were for myself in 2011 I am proud to say I achieved them:)

But none of this would not have been possible without the support and encouragement from clients, friends, and family. So to show my appreciation I am kicking off a month of give aways as a way to say thanks for a FANTBULOUS year. Each Friday in the month of February I will be giving away an item that I truly love and I think that you will too.

So to kick it off the first give away is a $25 gift card to one of my absolute favorite stores Crate and Barrel.

 

When I was engaged I swear my heart would skip a little faster when I saw deliveries from our Crate and Barrel registry. Being an admitted “Serve Ware Junkie”  (I think I may be one of the few people that stays up into the wee hours of the night trolling the internet for the perfect parfait glasses or tea set or soup tureen) Crate Barrel is a big part of my addiction. I go to them to fill out basic every day pieces I want need and for simple accents to my antique china. I study their catalog and carefully add to my mental list items that I think would be perfect for future entertaining. The problem is I have more serve ware than I could ever hope to use.

In order to win the $25 gift card to Crate and Barrel leave a comment below on what is your favorite item from the store or what item would you use the gift card towards. (You know this is secretly my way to find additional items to add to my wish list).  Only one entry per email address. You have until midnight Wednesday February 8th to enter. The winner will be chosen at random and announced on Thursday February 9th.

February 3, 2012 - 5:07 am

Camille - Congratulations Nicole!!! You have accomplished your dream in 2 years and that and your work is amazing.

I also love PB, every home should have their Ona Pitchers. I love it and gift them as shower gifts ;-) do you have yours?
http://www.crateandbarrel.com/dining-and-entertaining/pitchers-and-decanters/ona-large-pitcher/s481831

February 3, 2012 - 8:13 am

Cait - REALLY…are you serious?!? Crate and Barrell was my entire registry LOL. (Glad you were there!) OMG I just LOVE it in there. I’m a “Glasses and Plates Junkie” I’d buy more martini glasses (cause there just so fun to look at!) Or maybe more serving plates and bowls.

February 3, 2012 - 10:29 am

Isabel - I am so crazy proud of you and your accomplishments!
In my house, dinnertime is completely overdone…vintage china, cool silverware, linen napkins, wine and/or martini glasses…however, the kids complain that they can’t drink their moo juice out of fancy stemware. I’ve been eying up the green acrylic wine glasses that Crate and Barrel carries. 1. It’s my green and 2. Fancy stemware for those under 21.

February 3, 2012 - 12:36 pm

Danielle - Create and Barrel is the best!
I love the black hampton basket- great for organizing unsightly clutter! I also love the end grain chopping board- it’s very solid and is a beautiful looking chopping board, much nicer than an ugly plastic one that gets stained.

February 3, 2012 - 4:38 pm

Onada - I love Crate and Barrel and walk by one almost everyday! My favorite item and also a wishlist item is this Kitchenaid Custom Metallic Series Mixer!

http://www.crateandbarrel.com/kitchen-and-food/mixers/kitchenaid-custom-metallic-series-copper-stand-mixer/s247564

February 3, 2012 - 4:39 pm

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February 6, 2012 - 5:44 pm

Kelly - Congratulations Nicole!! :) My favorite thing(s) from Crate & Barrel are the Roulette dinnerware sets! I love that the place settings are plain & simple, perfect for everyday use, but the fun rings add a fun touch!

February 8, 2012 - 6:25 am

AubreyLaine - I love the Coco Centerpiece Bowl!
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February 8, 2012 - 8:05 am

Layla - Congrats on the anniversary!! Crate and Barrel was my favorite registry, also. I’d use it on the Bodum Chambord 23 oz french press!

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