Thursday, November 10, 2011

V and Co: a craptastic giveaway for my 3-6

so yes i turn the big three-six today.
for some reason the number 36 is hard to look at. i soooo don't feel 36, i feel uh...maybe 26. 26 would be so doable. if i were turning 26 i would so totally be like "i'm so cool i'm reaching my prime and i totally have 10 years till i turn crochety 36 and 14 years till i turn GASP 40. but haha that's sooo far away. but 36 is like... flarrrg. :) 36 is 4 freaking years till i'm 40. AHHH! breathe. breathe. breathe...

okay well it's not really THAT bad (well it is but not really), but it is kind of weird to think i'm that old. i mean don't get me wrong throw in 4 kids and a weak bladder, i definitely feel 36 but other than that and the varicose vein that throbs and the ooookay...moving on.
so to celebrate and make myself feel better i'm going to give stuff away, to make others happy will make me happy and totally take some of the attention off of what's at hand here today.

check what i've been collecting:
i've got fabric, i've got patterns, i've got books, i've got scentsy products, i've got notions, i've got aprons and i've got...well crap load of stuff to make up my "craptastic giveaway day" and to make me feel like this is a good fun day!
we've got charm packs from andover, kona, and moda.
we've got a layer cake, and we've got cute little mini charm packs, some of future lines due to come out and oh some not featured! (they are kate spain's current and a couple of new line) but yeah i got these babies from market.
and ahem lets not forget to mention one lucky person will be receiving a fat quarter bundle
we've got cute little notebooks from lizzy house.
and i've got a scensty warmer and three of my fav smells for the fall and winter season going to one lucky winner. (pictured above)
i've got by far one of my FAVORITE books ever:  Oliver + S Little Things To Sew to give away.

i can sit and stare at this book every day all day. and sometimes i do. :) i have yet to make something from it, but the pictures alone make me happy so i can only imagine what it would feel like to have something made from the book. :) soon. hopefully.

and last but not least i have this apron that i just got. cause you know holidays are a coming and fast! and i don't want to get any cooking on me, and you probably dont either sooo, i'm giving away one apron of your choosing from this site.

so here's how to enter. no, i'm not going to make you jump through a thousand hoops to get a chance to win something.
but there are two things you can do:

first and foremost:
1. just wish me a non crappy birthday. :) that's all i ask.

second if you wanna: 
2. go to the terrace hill site and come back and tell me which apron you would pick as your winning. (basically so if you are randomly picked i already know what to order!)
but PLEASE PLEASE leave an email address attached to the bottom of your comment. you can even write like this: vanessa[dot]christenson [at]gmail[dot]com if you are afraid of spam getting you. but at least this way it makes it so easy to pick winners and let you know that you won that it makes me not want to pull my hair out.
i will pick the winners (i haven't counted how many there will be...but you'll see the list of them) on monday. :)


oh and to add to the fun: 
for today only i am giving you 50% off all patterns in my shop. just enter the code PDF36 for pdf patterns and PAPER36 for paper patterns at the check out and you will get your patterns (paper and pdf) for half off. offer is for today only and will expire at midnight central time so load up on it. :)

sale end! wow!!! thanks!

oh and last but not least: since i know all of your are going to be partying up for my birthday today, go ahead and take tomorrow off, i mean it's a national holiday for that reason. so might as well use it up. :P

okay i'm going to go eat chocolate, drink diet caffeine free diet dr pepper, and watch friends for a while. then maybe i'll get around to eating normal food and getting into some jeans for the day.
have a sweet weekend. we'll talk next week. best of luck.

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Nicole said...

Happy Birthday! At least all the snow went away for your big day.

I love the Retro Hostess Apron, Zen Garden. Zen is something I need in this house.

LT said...

Happy Birthday! Thanks for including us in your celebration!

Kate D. Spain said...

H a p p y B i r t h d a y Vanessa!! You know, Emily Dickinson wrote, "We turn not older with the years, but new every day". I think she must have written this when she was in her 40s...eh hem...because by then your memory starts to fail, you can't remember what happened yesterday, and senility is just around the corner! Here's to a new day! giant hug to you xox

J-me said...

It took me a while to choose but i think my favorite apron would have to be: Retro Chic Apron Vintage Inspired Modern Lace Floral in Coffee and Cream, Black, Gray NEXT SIZE UP, love it! (and I would need the next size up, i'm no skinny minny! ;) )

thanks again!!

Oboed[at]aol[dot]com

Anonymous said...

Happy Crap-tastic Birthday! I love your attitude -- just the right amount of sass with the giggle:) I'm 37 and with 4 kids, and I wouldn't trade 36 for the world (my youngest was born and man is she cute as a button)!

I love the Retro Moda Bliss Medallion Lime!

kelli.sanders@comcast.net

Tiff said...

The aprons are all adorable, but I would want the
Vintage Inspired Retro Chic Apron, Whimsy Doozie & Polka Dots

So cute. Thanks again.

binghamfamily(at)gmail(dot)com

Cole's Corner said...

Happy non-crappy birthday!
What a fabulous give-a-way. I'd love to win.

My favorite apron is the bridal shower one with retro 50's fabric.. so cute!

I love that Oliver + S book, too, and have yet to make anything out of it. I need more hours in the day to make everything I want to.

I'm off to check your patterns, even tough I have the turkey one and haven't made it yet... I really need to make that.

Unknown said...

I turned 40 in September I can relate to your post! :/

Have a happy and blessed Birthday.

I would pick the retro apron
claudiaaguilar_(at)yahoo(dot)com

Anna said...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY! For what it's worth to you: you look fantastic! Also, you're clearly pretty popular with so many birthday posts, so that's awesome.

I would love all of them, but the" Nicey Jane Hello Roses" is pretty cute. :)

anna[dot]lehnen[at]gmail[dot]com

mallory and brad ivey said...

Happy birthday! Try to get as much free stuff as you can! (that's what I always do)

My favorite apron was the Fandango Floral Retro Apron--Kate Spain Orange, Pink, and Blue.

My email is mallory(dot)lenhard@gmail(dot)com

Thanks for the opportunity!

Amy said...

Have a Fantastic Birthday! I turn 36 on Sunday, so I totally understand how you feel.

Amy.c.schroeder@gmail.com

Meg B. said...

Those aproans are adoreable! Love the Bright multimfloral red and black one...LOVE !

gonzalez(dot)meg(at)gmail.com

Bryndis Julia said...

A very happy non-crappy birthday! :)

Amy said...

If I won I'd choose the teal pinafore polka dot apron. :)

Amy.c.schroeder@gmail.com

Tiffany & Brittany said...

Happy birthday!!! :) You look great!

thjeremay(at)gmail(dot)com

Pattij said...

Oh, to be 36 again! Have a great birthday!
Evin5 at aol dot com

Tiffany & Brittany said...

Oh I love the Vintage Inspired Cute Retro Apron- Moda Floral Aqua Cocina Style!!! Cute!

thjeremay(at)gmail(dot)com

Bryndis Julia said...

I'm such a sucker for gingham so I would pick the "1950's Inspired Retro Full Apron Black and White Gingham Check Baking Apron with Hot Pink Accents", but I would probably try to get away with wearing it as a dress, it's just so beautiful!

Adrienne said...

happy day to you!! i left out the ugly part for ya :)))) don't fret, 40's are fabulous!! i think the daisy doodle apron is darling!!! amitch(at)aircanopy(dot)net

tara said...

Happy non crappy birthday. 36 is a great year!

Pattij said...

I love the 1950's Inspired Retro Full Apron Black and White Gingham Check Baking Apron with Hot Pink Accents.
Evin5 at aol dot com

tara said...

I checked all the aprons out and i like the hostess half apron!

Angela said...

Happy Birthday!!!! You certainly look younger than 36. Looking young isnt so great when you're a teenager & college but I've discovered its awesome as i get into my 30's. Thanks for the giveaway. The aprons are all great. My favorite might be the Flirty Autumn Retro Honesuckle Blush apron.

Meg B. said...

Happy birthday...you are songoing to rock 36!!

gonzalez(dot)meg(at)gmail.com

twelfthzodiac said...

Happy Birthday Vanessa!
Since my friend died of cancer last year at the way too young age of 29, I try to be happy about birthdays. Yes, they still suck, but it *is* better than not having one.

twelfthzodiac said...

I love the Meadowsweet retro apron (in the next size up).
I am off to decide how many of your patterns I need! Houndstooth quilt pattern, oh yes, you are on the list for sure!

Kay said...

Hi! Have a very happy birthday!
<3 Kay

dreamitliveitstudio{at}gmail{dot}com

Anonymous said...

V - Oh happy day that you were born...I will have 20 years on you this November 29. I can speak from my years of experience. What you are today is very beautiful and special. What you will become tomorrow is amazing and cherished. May God bless you and yours.

Cindy
cmwaugh55@gmail.com

Lindsay @ 402CenterStreet.blogspot.com said...

Happy 36!! I feel your pain, having just turned 35 a few days ago myself. For me, there is just something difficult about the fact that now I round UP and it's to 40! 40!! I am too young to be so close to 40! :) But 40 is so much younger and cooler than it used to be. ha! Hope you have a lovely day celebrating, perhaps not the number, but celebrating you.

Teri said...

Happy Birthday to you!! I will be 35 next week and it is not that bad really.

I love the aprons, the fabric is lovely. I really like the half aprons the best so I choose Stylish Retro Half Apron Vendor, Waitress or Retro Homemaker Half Apron in Aqua and Green and Gold. Thanks!!

Teri

tmason111676 (at) aol (dot) com

Becky said...

Happy Birthday! I hope it's non crappy!

rebeccawunder@gmail.com

Darcy said...

I hope you have a Great Relaxing Birthday!!
darcyrios(at)gmail(dot)com

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Emily W. said...

Happy Birthday. I turned 36 in May and it isn't so bad. Just remember we are only a day older than we were yesterday! Enjoy your day.

emily(dot)wilson(at)blanketisd(dot)net

Caro said...

Happy Birthday! Just look at the cup half full rather than half empty and things will be okay. Love the 50's retro checked apron. Thanks for a chance at a great giveaway.

Becky said...

I love the apron in dandy damask avocado (the one you have pictured here)!

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Darcy said...

I would pick the Daisy Doodle Dandy apron...but WOW that was hard to pick just one, I love them all!
darcyrios(at)gmail(dot)com

Caro said...

Okay and because I'm a ditz, here's my e-mail address.

casands1@COMCAST.NET

Brenda said...

Happy Birthday, V ~ hope it's amazing!! You look great - definitely not a day over 26 ;)

brendaginos (at) gmail (dot) com

Affordable Medical Insurance said...

36 looks fantastic on you! Have a wonderful day.

Sims Family said...

Happy birthday! I just turned 38 which is WAY worse. Just wait...

sims.whitney at gmail.com

Duzza Bear said...

Have a great day! I'm turning 36 in a couple weeks and can totally relate!

Kaylee said...

Happy Birthday! Mine is next week and I also have mixed feelings about it :/
I like the Stylish Retro Apron with Vintage Style out of Terrain.

The Pooley Tribe said...

Have a wonderful day! And enjoy that chocolate!
kapfife (at) msn (dot) com

Sims Family said...

I would pick the think pink retro apron. There are so many cute ones, though!

sims.whitney at gmail.com

Ricki said...

Happy Birthday! I hope it's fabulously non-craptastic! :)

Jeanine The Crafting Fiend said...

well you look 26 - so I hope you have an amazing 26th birthday ;) with lots of cake and fun!

Kay said...

All those aprons are so cute! My favorites are the bridal shower one and the teal dots!


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efran said...

Happy Birthday!! You don't look a day over 26!

The Teal Pinafore Retro Full Apron is great!

erinflindner {AT} gmail {DOT} com

Tanya said...

Happy Birthday! I turned 36 in August and think I must be really 26 too. It went by in a flash and I'm sure the next ten will zoom bu even faster. I'd go for the regular Dr Pepper though :)

The Pooley Tribe said...

Oh, and I like the Splashy Rose Vintage apron.
kapfife (at) msn (dot) com

Jeanine The Crafting Fiend said...

I would pick the retro full apron in nicey jane roses.
oh and my email is linked but just in case thecraftingfiend@gmail.com

Kirsten said...

Happy Birthday! Stay in your pjs all day - your birthday, you do what you want!

Those are beautiful aprons and it was so hard to choose, but I love the pattern in the Retro Chic Apron Vintage Inspired Modern Lace Floral in Coffee and Cream, Black, Gray.

Enjoy your day!
kdoescher[at]gmail[dot]com

Lesley said...

Happy Birthday!!!!!!!!!!!

llatham0306@gmail.com

Lisa said...

Happy Birthday!! Hope you have a FANTASTIC birthday!!


createdhands@gmail.com

Coco said...

36 is great! Hope you have a fantastic day.


I L.O.V.E. the Stylish Retro Apron with Vintage Style using Kate Spain's Terrain Geometric Blooms of Lavender,Aqua, Pink & Green.

Whew!

annakf01@yahoo.com

Anonymous said...

Happy, Happy Birthday!! 36 isn't so bad, I turned 36 a couple of months ago. Embrace it!! Today is also my 16th wedding anniversary and I would love to win one of your goodies. I would choose the Modern Lace Floral apron, although I don't think you could go wrong, they're all so darn cute!
I love your blog, it keeps me inspired and laughing.
Hope you have a fabulous day!
Tennile Martin
tennilebags@yahoo.com

Geny said...

Have a wonderful birthday. I turned 36 2 years ago, and really, it was not bad at all, all kind of wonderful things happened to me on that year!
genyke(at)gmail(dot)com

Lisa said...

I love the "Retro Chic Apron Vintage Inspired Modern Lace Floral in Coffee and Cream, Black, Gray". It wasn't an easy decision she has so many beautiful things!!!



createdhands@gmail.com

Dawn W said...

Happy Birthday! I wish you lots of yummy chocolate - my personal favorite is Sees Candy Bordeaux Bars.

Lesley said...

I LOVE this one:


Daisy Doodle Dandy Retro Full Apron in Citron Yellow, Gray & Aqua Bold Floral Vintage Design


Happy Happy Happy Birthday!

llatham0306@gmail.com

Colleen said...

Happy Birthday. It has been fun watching you grow.

Debbie said...

Happy Birthday!!! Hope it's the best one yet!!

Amy H said...

Happy Birthday! I'm sure it'll be a fantastic year. :-D

Dawn said...

well, it's a national holiday tomorrow because it's my birthday-lol happy happy birthday to you! turning 36 is better than 45 ;)

Amy H said...

If I win I'd want this apron: Cute Kitsch Retro Apron in Sky Blue, Red, Orange & Brown fabric "Momo for Moda" Freebird Line

bookloveraz at gmail dot com

Sorry, forgot to leave me email in my last comment....

Nicole said...

Love the Think Pink retro apron!
Dntpeel(at)hotmail (dot)com

Colleen said...

I like the one made from Kate Spain's Terrane. Sorry I couldn't find a number of something.
Thanks.

luntville(at)aznex.net

Anonymous said...

Happy un-crappy Birthday! I turned 36 in July... it IS way too close to 40. I started feeling better about it until the kid in the new Footloose movie (yes, I am too old to know who he is) made a snarky comment about the soccer moms being all persnickety about the original Footloose. I have to say, I was offended that I am considered to be *that* old.

Anyway. Have a superb birthday. Love that you get another year with your beautiful family.

As for the apron, I am totally into the Teal Pinafore Retro Full Apron Love & Kisses Vintage Style Polka Dots. Super cute.

Jennifer

drjmfrancis@yahoo.com

RCWfamily said...

Happy Birthday! At least you aren't turning 50 like the woman in my office today! There is always a bright side :)

cwhelan[at]williamwoods[dot]edu

Anonymous said...

Happy Happy Birthday! Enjoy each birthday becaue another one will come along every year. I love the Aromatherapy and Zen Garden Apron...thanks for having a great give-a-way.

pdlafamily[at]gmail[dot]com

Nicole said...

Happy happy birthday!
Dntpeel(at)hotmail(dot)com

Anonymous said...

Have a wonderful birthday! You deserve a wonderful day!

Alexis said...

Happy Birthday! 36 is not old at all!!!
I like the think pink apron - but any would be fabulous. And what yummy fabric packs!

Enigmatic_15 AT yahoo DOT com

MegJill said...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! You know the crazy thing about birthdays is that next year you will be wishing you were only turning 36.... and the year after that you will wish you were only turning 37! Thirty six feels old this year but next year it will seem young. :)
LOVE the giveaways, especially that big bundle of fabric, but who wouldn't want it?!
Aprons. Aprons. Tough choice! Love the black and white gingham as well as the one that says "Stylish Retro Apron with Vintage Style using Kate Spain's Terrain Geometric Blooms of Lavender,Aqua, Pink & Green". If I happen to win, I'll have to go take a better look though!
MegJill at
he4rken(at)yahoo(dot)com

Lee said...

Happy Happy Birthday! The 30's are wonderful. So many cool things happen in the 30's.

Love the Vintage Inspired Retro Chic Apron, Whimsy Doozie & Polka Dots. I would name her Dora and wear her all the time in the kitchen.

leepeters[at]comcast.net

RCWfamily said...

The apron I would order would have to be the Vintage Inspired Retro Full Apron-- Kate Spain's Central Park Lavender and Green-Hostess Gift for Her. Gorgeous!

cwhelan(at)williamwoods(dot)edu

Leila said...

Happy, happy birthday Vanessa dear!
Happy days will come to you all year!
If I had a wish than it would be,
A happy, happy birthday to you from me!

Happy birthday!!! I just have to keep telling myself that in 20 years I will so wish I was as young and cute as I was at 36. :)

Leila said...

Oh, My, Cuteness!!!
Those aprons are to die for.
If I had to choose I would pick the Next Size Up Avocado Damask one. Too cute!

Judy Robbins said...

Have a Super Happy, non-crappy, party from your nose to your toes birthday! Enjoy your day! (I'm facing 35 next month with pure and utter denial.)

Loved the retro half apron.
Best wishes for a great day!
Judy
jrobbin2(at)maine(dot)rr(dot)com

Megan said...

Happy happy birthday!!! 36 is actually my favorite number, so I think it's pretty stinkin' awesome that you're turning 36! Hope this year is your best yet!

paige13d said...

Happy happy birthday! I'm 3 days behind you but I will be the BIG 4-0! Ugh! :/

Sarah said...

Happy Birthday!
caffeine free diet dr pepper? really? sounds kinda blech...

Tutu said...

Happy Birthday! I'm 43, so stop with all the old stuff, please. My advice to keep yourself young...wait until you're 42 and have a surprise baby. That's what I did!

swnowlan@bellsouth.net

Liz said...

I love all your stuff! Happy non-crappy bday!

My fav is the Vintage Inspired Retro Full Apron in Gray, Pink, and Toffee geometric Eden in Amber.

liz.taylor24@yahoo.com

Melissa Corry said...

Happy Birthday to you!!! I hope you enjoy your Friends episodes. I just saw the good old "pivot" episdoe on kjzz the other night and laughed so hard I almost peed my pants. Love it!!

And those aprons are so adorable. I like Vintage Inspired Retro Full Apron-- Kate Spain's Central Park Lavender and Green the best.

happyquiltingmelissa (at) gmail (dot) come

Tutu said...

Was I supposed to leave two comments? I'm leaving two comments.

I LOVE the Gypsy Bandana Retro Apron Vintage Pattern Jewel Red.

swnowlan@bellsouth.net

Aimee said...

I wish you the happiest of birthdays. It sounds like you've learned what I've learned...if you want your birthday to be happy you have to make it that way. You can't just sit around and hope that others do.
Thanks for the great give-a-way.
aimeembryan(at)gmail(dot)com

paige13d said...

I really like the Cute Kitsch Retro Chic Apron in Sky Blue, Red, Orange & Brown fabric "Momo for Moda" Freebird Line NEXT SIZE UP apron - orange is my favorite color.

Fuhriman Family said...

Happy Birthday, you look awesome!!

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Fuhriman Family said...

I checked out the aprons and I love the daisy doodle retro apron, super cute!!

kristenbeamish@hotmail.com

Heather said...

Happy Birthday!!! I understand your pain, I had a REALLY hard time turning 30 and I'm sure it will be difficult turning 40. Honestly, once the birthday comes though...it doesn't seem so bad. Plus, 36 is still very young. Just think 30 is the new 20, so really you're only 26 :)

I like the Vintage Inspired Cute Retro Apron-- Moda Floral Aqua Cocina Style Apron :) Thanks so much for being so generous on your birthday and once again have a wonderful birthday!!!

Kendra said...

Happy Happy Birthday, Vanessa!

Kendra
burns@jwstucki.org

Heather said...

Ooops...I forgot to leave my email address. It's heather(dot)jackson2003(at)gmail(dot)com. Thanks!

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Anonymous said...

Happy Birthday! I am soon to join you in the early-late thirties. Hope you have a fabulous day!

I like the Retro Full Holiday Apron in multi floral red and black.

Jami- jnkpalmgren @gmail.com

the mrs said...

Have a wonderful Birthday. I'm 39 this year and that's as close to 40 as you can get without actually being "old". Enjoy being 36 as I would kill to be that young again. ;-)

Kristen said...

I'm 36, and will move up to 37 in a few months (I think). The key is to just forget how old you are. I often have to really think about it and wonder if I'm still 34 or 35...it's easy to forget when you're as old as we are ;)
But really, If you focus on the number, it's depressing. Focus on the fact that you fell 26.
Happy 34th, birthday, right?
Kuffens (at) yahoo (dot) com

Mary on Lake Pulaski said...

I love the Kitchen Kitch Retro Apron a lot!
marykolb(at)charter(dot)net

the mrs said...

I'm loving the Eden in Amber. They've got very cute fabrics!

Felicia said...

Happy Birthday!!! Wish I was there to watch Friends with you :o)

Mary on Lake Pulaski said...

That's a lot of Happy Birthday's already V - you must feel younger already! Happy, Happy Birthday - enjoy your day.!
marykolb(at)charter(dot)net

Callie B. said...

Happy Birthday, fellow Scorpio! What a great time to be born - plus you share a birthday with the Marines and a dear five year old friend, Grace.

calliebaylor at hotmail(dot)com

Bernie said...

Happy birthday! I understand having crappy birthdays, mine is coming up too, and it's a big one!

Veronica said...

HAPPY NON-CRAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! 35 is staring me in the face so I know how you feel. :)

The retro Thanksgiving apron was screaming my name as soon as I clicked on to the terrace hill site. I think we'd be great friends. :)

veronicabeynon @ yahoo . com

Anna said...

hope all your wildest dreams come true on this your 36th bday - and my 4th wedding anniversary! i LOVE the 1950's retro apron
mountaingirl_15@hotmail.com

Jennifer said...

You're 36 years young and only getter younger!! have a fabulous day!

Callie B. said...

These aprons are gorgeous - so hard to choose just one! So far I've just been able to narrow it down to the daisy doodle dandy or the cute kitsch retro chic. Okay..daisy doodle.

calliebaylor (at) hotmail(dot)com

Jennifer said...

Id love the women's retro apron in damask avocado

Anna Elledge said...

Happy Birthday!! Have a great day!
aelledge13@yahoo.com

Funky Kim said...

Happy Birthday! And remember! If you weren't getting older it would mean you are dead. So enjoy the getting older!

Rebecca said...

I hope you have a wonderful, happy, super duper, fabulous, ecstatic, incredible, stupendous, elated, joyous,cheerful, merry, contented, blissful, propitious, and just downright fun birthday!
joshandrebecca [at]yahoo[dot]com

Mrsblocko said...

Happy 36th bday! I turned 36 this year too. It's not so bad. I bet 36 is going to be an awesome year for you!

Funky Kim said...

Oh my goodness! The Strawberry Fields Retro Apron is so darn cute!

Jamie said...

Happy Uncrappy Birthday! I will join the 36 crowd in a few months! Have a wonderful day, and ENJOY!!!!
I love the black and white gingham apron.
jametilla{at}hotmail{dot}com

Mrsblocko said...

I love the Retro Full Apron Vintage Style Nicey Jane Hello Roses! (Whew, that's a mouthful!)

Looks like I forgot to put my email on the happy bday post so here it is: Mrsblocko (at) hotmail (dot) com.

Becca said...

Happy Birthday!!! I hope you have an amazing day!

Needled Mom said...

Aww...you're just a baby. It gets so much better. Have a wonderful birthday and year ahead.

I would choose the mellow yellow retro apron.

Jackie's Stitches said...

Happy Birthday! I'm sure it will be a wonderfully special day (and not craptastic)!

Anonymous said...

Happy happy birthday! Why bother with jeans today? I'd say the birthday girl should get to wear pjs all day!

As for the apron, I would love the Vintage Inspired Retro Full Apron-- Kate Spain's Central Park Lavender and Green-Hostess Gift for Her.

gayle[dot]m[dot]hughes [at]gmail[dot]com

Sarah said...

Happy happy Birthday! Getting older just means you're getting wiser, right?

bearbyu[at]hotmail[dot]com

Jackie's Stitches said...

The apron I'd pick is: Cute Kitsch Retro Half Apron Red Geometric Bandana Gypsy. It's adorable!

Kiki said...

Have a fantastic Birthday!! You deserve the best in life!!

kiki.cheers@gmail.com

Sarah said...

Such cute aprons! I really like the Michael Miller avocado one you posted!

bearbyu[at]hotmail[dot]com

Jamie said...

I also already own the "Little things to sew," by Oliver + S and it is a great book. My 10 year old daughter and I are taking on one project at a time until we finish the book, we already have places for them all to go. It is helping out with Christmas gifts!!!

MaryAnn said...

Have a great birthday. You look amazing--you must be doing everything right! I would adore receiving the Retro Chic Apron Vintage Inspired Modern Lace Floral in Coffee and Cream, Black, Gray NEXT SIZE UP. MaryAnn wguappone@cinci.rr.com

Tammy said...

Happy Birthday Vanessa! You look like you are 22! Hope you have a wonderful day!

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Tammy said...

I love the "Retro Bride" apron...wouldnt that be a great bridal shower gift for my future daughter in law!!!

Becca said...

I love the fandango retro apron.

becca(dot)ibarra(at)gmail(dot)com

SUMMERSTEAD said...

I love all of Terrace Hill's aprons - so pretty! I think my favorite is the "Vintage Inspired Autumn Retro Full Apron Red Floral Farmhouse Apron" (Next Size Up)

http://www.etsy.com/listing/58165654/vintage-inspired-autumn-retro-full-apron?ref=v1_other_2

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SUMMERSTEAD said...

Happy Birthday, V! I say that once you turn 30, you get to pick your own age!

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sdkdlewis@gmail.com said...

Happy Birthday!!! I hope you have a great day! In honor of your birthday, I would love to win the Oliver + S little sew book!

marilee said...

Happy 36th Birthday! I understand the freak out, I did the same when I turned 30... But you look good, so that's all that matters, right? Hope you have a super fanastic 36th year!!!!

babiesdoc said...

if 40 is the new 36 and 50 the new 40 then 36 is really the new 26!

See you were right 26 is a good number

Happy birthday

Alassel said...

Well have a wonderful birthday! It's a good time of year for it - right in between Halloween and Thanksgiving (at least in America), so lots of great things to eat, or their ingredients, available in the stores.

Those aprons are CUTE! My favorite is the Daisy Doodle in Citron Gray, it's so cute I might have to buy it for myself if I don't win. Of all the other goodies you are giving away, I absolutely adore those Lizzy House notebooks - I LOVE the castles! :)

-Joy (alegria_a at yahoo dot com)

Jillian said...

Oh Happy Day! Here's wishing you all good things for the coming year, Vanessa! I'm 36 and it's not bad at all! You have so many blessings...count 36 of them and you'll feel better in a jiffy!

I love the green retro apron you have pictured.

science_rocks(at)mac(dot)com

familyof5 said...

Happy Birthday! November Birthdays are the BEST!!!!
I hope your day is wonderful! Hope your kids and hubs spoil you!

I love the Thanksgiving retro apron. Actually, all of them are pretty darn cute!!

arn47@juno.com

Steven and Ginger said...

36 is great! Happy Birthday! Look at all the great things going on in your life. It doesn't even matter about your age, when good things happen. I enjoy all your creating. Keep it going! :)

sdkdlewis@gmail.com said...

What cute aprons! I love the one you've picked, as well as the Dandy Damask Petal Pink.

Cindy said...

Happy non crappy birthday! I am at 40 and it's not that bad.

Kristin said...

Happy Happy Birthday!! I'm turning 30 and I have to remind myself of all the things I've learned and accomplished and been blessed with up to this point so the birthday can feel more like an accomplishment than a burden. Have a great day!

howard.kristin@gmail.com

emily and logan said...

happy birthday! mine was yesterday and it sucks getting older, but november is the best month to do so. and i ate chocolate too, thanks to the pound of See's i got.and drank lots of diet pepsi. i think you and i would get along quite well. :)

i am loving the Cute Kitsch Retro Half Apron in Red Geometric Bandana Gypsy....or something like that. hope i win!!!

Steven and Ginger said...

Love all the aprons, especially the vintage inspired full retro with Kate's fabric. sgpete(at)gmail(dot)com.
Thanks

trish t. said...

Happy birthday!

Great giveaway, too! I love the Cute Kitsch Retro Apron in Sky Blue, Red, Orange & Brown fabric.

trishtegen(at)gmail(dot)com

Amanda Joy Petersen said...

Happy Happy Birthday! I hope you have a blast and enjoy this birthday:)

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Amanda Joy Petersen said...

I love the Lotus Blossom Pinafore Apron... so many gorgeous ones to choose from:)

Angela said...

Happy, Happy, Happy Birthday! Wowzers what an awesome giveaway. If I won the apron I would want the Vintage Inspired Retro Apron-- Kate Spain Apron Floral Turquoise, Pink, and Brown Next Size Up. Can you tell I just copied and pasted the name. Have a Happy 36!
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lindsey s. said...

happy birthday from a fellow november birthday... im not too far behind... turning 34 next week! you're awesome!

Kristin said...

My favorite apron is the one you showed, the Women's Retro Apron--Vintage Inspired Michael Miller Dandy Damask Avocado. So pretty.

howard.kristin@gmail.com

Rachel Weihrauch said...

Happy Birthday!!!! Just started visiting your site and it has inspired me to start sewing next year when I become a stay at home mom and hopefully have more time. lol

Cute Kitsch Retro Apron in Sky Blue, Red, Orange & Brown fabric "Momo for Moda" Freebird Line is the apron I love!

Happy birthday again!

Rachel
RachieRenee@hotmail.com

lindsey s. said...

I LOVE the bridal shower retro apron...

'Manda said...

Happy, happy birthday! I'll be following you to 36 very soon. Have a great day.

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Mom2RyandSis said...

Happy Happy Non Crappy Birthday To You!! :)

Anonymous said...

Happy Birthday! You sure don't look 36 ;-) mommymiller2004(at)yahoo(dot)com

Crisanne said...

Have a wonderful birthday! Hope you are able to have a grand celebration with the family!

Dymbrulee said...

Happy Birthday! Any apron in green would be awesome :)
barbi17west at gmail dot com

Mom2RyandSis said...

Retro Holiday Apron Pinecone Burgundy, Green & Blue Winterberry Fabric is my favorite Apron :) Thanks for the great giveaway!! Have a great day :)

mom2ryandsis(at)yahoo(dot)com

Anonymous said...

Happy non-crappy b-day! If you were turning, say, 56, THEN you could complain!!! 4 years till 40 is nothin' compared to 4 years to 60!!! Godfrey! Enjoy 36, it really is a great age...truly! Love your give - would love it more if it were mine! xo, Nan

Steve and Katrina said...

Happy Birthday! You look way younger than 36!

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starshwer said...

Happy birthday! I would not have pegged you for 36! (seriously)
Anyway, I love the Think Pink apron. starshwer[at]gmail[dot]com

kjramstack said...

Happy Birthday! Isn't it funny how the strange number birthdays get to us? For example, I was completely fine turning 30 but almost had a meltdown when I turned 24. Weird. As long as you still feel young, don't worry about the number!

The retro Terrain Geometric Blooms apron is pretty enough to be a dress. An a$$-less dress but it's still fantastic.

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Polly @ Pieces by Polly said...

I hope you have an awesome birthday! 36 is really not that old...at least I hope not. I'll be there in 3 years. :) polly.helping.little.hands (at) gmail (dot) com

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Polly @ Pieces by Polly said...

And my favorite apron is the Strawberry Fields print.

Natasha said...

Vanessa -

This is me wishing you a "Happy Non- Crappy Birthday!!!!

The day you have planned sounds great! Enjoy!!!

All of the Aprons are GORGEOUS; but, my favourite is pasted below!

Thank you!!!

http://www.etsy.com/listing/82225337/stylish-retro-apron-with-vintage-style

Natasha LeBlanc

[ email - natasha-ann-carson@hotmail.com ]

Kristen said...

Happy Birthday! Hope you have a wonderful day and thanks for the giveaway! All the aprons are super cute but I love the Splashy Rose Retro Full Apron.

Kristen

the(dot)richardsons(at)live(dot)com

Anonymous said...

Happy, happy birthday! Don't fret 36. You are adorable and are only as old as you feel and act. I am 39 and loving it! By the way, welcome to Iowa! Isn't it a great state?
Shelley

vrb said...

Happy Birthday!! 30's are the new 20's, right!?!?! But by now we are more confident and know a little bit better who we are. vrbagley03(at)hotmail(dot)com

Makell Wintle said...

Happy birthday V! When people ask your age tell them thirty-sexy. :) You don't look old at all!!
Those retro aprons are pretty cute! I love the bridal shower one.

Megan @ Megity's Handmade said...

Happy Birthday!! I hope you have a wonderfully, fanstastic, good ol' fashioned spoiling day! One way to make your birthday great is to declare everything your "birthday _____ yay". For example, if you are doing the dishes, they are your birthday dishes yay! It makes the mundane mommy things that you still have to do much funner!

vrb said...

I love the Stylish Retro Apron with Vintage Style using Kate Spain's Terrain Geometric Blooms of Lavender,Aqua, Pink & Green. Kate Spain is my favorite. vrbagley03(at)hotmail(dot)com

Vanesa said...

Happy birthday vanesa! May it be blessed with love and laughs!

Elsa said...

Oh, do have a Happy Birthday!
I'm a bit older and I don't 'feel' my age either (and it freaks me out too).
Have a really lovely day!

Eric and Sara said...

Happy 36th Birthday!

I would love Kate Spain's Central Park Lavender and Green.

sara_6121(at)hotmail(dot)com

Nancy said...

I think that chocolate and a DCF Dr. Pepper sounds like the perfect breakfast for a 36th birthday. Hope your day is a greay one!

amy said...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY! So generous of you to be giving presents on your special day! :)

amy(dot)oaks(at)gmail(dot)com

Nancy said...

As far as aprons go I'd choose the Turquoise Pinafore. Thanks again.

erica said...

Happy happy birthday to you, to you... webduck27(at)gmail(dot)com

Donna @ Loopy Loop Creations said...

Happy birthday!!!

Elsa said...

And, I like the Retro Girl Apron ~ Kate Spain Central Park in Lavender and Green ~ and know a little girl that would really like it!

Donna @ Loopy Loop Creations said...

Love the think pink apron!!! But I really want the monkey.....

Cossebooms said...

Happy Birthday!! You look fabulous!! I'm not to far behind just turned 34 in Sept. Hope you have a great day celebrating! I like the Daisy Doodle Dandy retro apron, so cute!

pfh04@msn.com

Lucy van Pelt said...

Have a wonderful Birthday! If you're watching Friends, then you can also breathe easy know that everyone in that cast is way over 40 and still breathing.

amy said...

I would choose the Retro Full Apron Vintage Style Nicey Jane Hello Roses. It would be very hard to choose because they are all so fun!
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Annalia said...

You look beautiful, Miss 36! I hope your celebration is fun and OTHER people collected as many cool things to send to YOU!

btw 36 is GREAT! My husband started applying to medical school at 36, so it isn't too late to do ANYTHING! :) ...and my Mom says she loved her forties...I'm looking forward to mine! Heck, it sounds way better than fifty! :)

oh, apron: red retro farmhouse. it matches my headache-yellow kitchen.

dettonlisas@gmail.com said...

I hope you have A FANTASTIC birthday Today! Go pamper yourself!

A Little Blue Dragonfly said...

I spy a Reunion by Sweetwater mini-charm pack!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sorry. I just got a little weepy! CAN'T wait for that line to be available!

Happy Non-Crappy Birthday, V!!! I sincerely hope this is a year full of beautiful blessings and joys for you! Love your blog and patterns and tutorials!

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Clyda and John said...

Happy Birthday! I always thought that once you hit 29 you no longer aged, but instead just celebrated years of experience. At least that is my story and I am sticking to it. So happy 7 years of experience and thanks for giving us a chance to look at all those goodies. Have a great day!!!

clyda(at)marvls(dot)com

Annalia said...

Dang. I knew I was forgetting something. annaliar(at)juno(dot)com

oops.

Kathleen said...

Hope you have a not crappy birthday!

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dettonlisas@gmail.com said...

I love the Vintage Retro Christmas Apron! Happy Birthday!
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Beth said...

Have the sweetest of birthdays! You are such fun and so talented. Thanks for sharing all of your ideas with us :)

I don't care which apron I get. They are all darling.

crowtons(at)hotmail(dot)com

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Andrew's Mom said...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! There is NO WAY you are 36!?! I need to know what magic juice you've been drinkin because you look UH-MAZING! :) Here's to another great year, girl! Thanks for the all the inspiration you bring to us wanna be craftycraftersons ;)

I adore the "Stylish Retro Apron with Vintage Style using Kate Spain's Terrain Geometric Blooms of Lavender,Aqua, Pink & Green" SO fun!

Enjoy your day and let those who love you spoil you!

~Sara

DallasCPT (at) gmail (dot) com

Sarah said...

Happy Birthday! What a cool month to be born in. :) I hope you have an even more successful year than the last! :)

I would totally pick the Cool Kitsch Retro Apron--can you say GORGEOUS??? Love that fabric!

I think it's crazy that you're giving US stuff for YOUR birthday, hehe! But, definitely think I might pick up one of your patterns! YAY! :)

sarahpeterson18[at]gmail[dot]com

Diana said...

Happy Birthday! Don't think of it as 4 years away from 40, just happily settled into your 30's :). Hope it's a great day.

dianaccroft at hotmail dot com

laurel said...

Well crap-happy birthday to you! I'm so old I had to delete my comment and do it again because I forgot to leave my email address. :) 40 is just a few months away for me, so you're still a fresh flower in my books Vanessa!

laurel(at)drcs(dot)ca

Joe and Julianne said...

Happy Happy Birthday! I just hit the big 40 -- so I relate kinda. It's just a number .... it doesn't matter. Hope you have a great day!

juliannebroox (at) gmail

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