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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Terri in BC said...

Happy, happy birthday! Just remember 50 is now the new 30, so you are still a youngun! Have a great day!

Terri in BC said...

Love the Vintage inspired apron - Moda Floral Aqua Cocina! Thanks for the opportunity, Terri in BC

terrifishee (at) gmail (dot) com

Ginger said...

Happy non-craptastic birthday! 36 is my next number, it's not so bad. 29 was really hard, I did NOT want to be approaching 30!

I'm not leaving my email cos I'm an international reader and I really did just want to say Happy Birthday! :)

BeckyL said...

how kind of you to post a giveaway on your birthday! I hope you are having a great day :) beckylamunyon[at]gmail[dot]com

Carey Hafen said...

Happy Birthday to a serioisly talented girl!
careyhafen(at)gmail(dot)com

Annie said...

Happy Birthday. I would pick that apron yo put up on the picture. You have amazing taste.

anniejavadi@gmail.com

Lindsay K said...

Happiest, happiest birthday! As a 30 something myself, I think its fair to say that we are just awesome! Hope you have a great time celebrating!

Tennjenny said...

Happy Birthday -- and I can't possibly feel sorry for you because I'm almost 39, grrrrrrr. Thanks for the giveaway!

Lindsey said...

Happy Birthday! I hope you are spoiled rotten today even though I don't think you look 36 at all, maybe closer to 24. I can't wait to go look at patterns... early Christmas present for me, I think so :)

Carey Hafen said...

The Thanksgiving retro apron is so my style....hanks for giving on your receiving day...
Careyhafen(at)gmail(dot)com

Katrina said...

Happy Happy Birthday!!!

Vanessa said...

Happy (non crappy) Birthday Vanessa! I hope your family spoils you today!

vanniet12@gmail.com

Rachel said...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! I really and truly would have never guessed you were turning 36! YOu look great! I hope that it is a good one!
Rachel

rg.scrapper[at]gmail.com

Nicole said...

Happy Birthday! I wish I had a popular blog on which to giveaway stuff on my birthday - it sounds like it would make for a brilliant day! Hope it is a great one!

Vanessa said...

I would choose the Retro Hostess Apron, Zen Garden Gray, Pink, Citron and Orange Foral.

vanniet12@gmail.com

Lisa Henderson said...

Happy Birthday! Just think would you really want to be 26 with kids as old as yours...probably not! The 30's are the best!
Love.
Lisa

Katrina said...

I would pick Retro Half Apron Vintage Inspired MIchael Millers Mezzanine Aqua Brown!
katrina_hertzer2000 (at) Yahoo (d0t) com

Nicole said...

ugh forgot my email on the last one - I like the Women's Retro Apron--Vintage Inspired Go Green in Dandy Damask Avocado...nlheiney gmail com

Tammy Jones said...

Have a delightful, wonderful, amazing birthday! And be
relieved that you're not 47 (like me ;)

Again, Happy Birthday, sweetie!! {{huggs}}

tambocreates AT gmail DOT com

Rachel said...

Way too hard to pick which apron, I love aprons, but I guess if I have to choose...


Retro Chic Apron Vintage Inspired Modern Lace Floral in Coffee and Cream, Black, Gray NEXT SIZE UP

Thanks for helping us have a craptastic day with these awesome giveaways!
Rachel

rg.scrapper@gmail.com

Unknown said...

Happy Birthday!!! It's my birthday too, however, I'm a year older. I'm trying NOT to think about the number!! I hope we both have a wonderful birthday!


tashamendenhall[at]gmail[dot]com

Anonymous said...

Happy Birthday!!! I hope you have a fantastic day!

shabbyremix{at}live{dot}com

Miranda said...

I hope you have a great birthday!! I love your site and all the wonderful things you show us how to do. Thank you for being an inspiration to so many! The apron I like the best is a tie between Daisy Doodle Dandy Retro Full Apron in Citron Yellow, Gray & Aqua Bold Floral Vintage and Kitsch Retro Chic Apron. Thanks for having such a great giveaway :)
miranda2553(at)yahoo(dot)com

the momma said...

Aren't you a sweetie?! I love all of your 'gifts to give'!! Happy Birthday ~ somehow, I think it won't be too crappy ;-)

I'd go with this apron http://www.etsy.com/listing/75879366/splashy-rose-retro-full-apron-oversized

tra lou at coxdotnet

sweet stuff and tiny said...

Happy Crappy Birthday to you!
I just turned 44, let me just tell you how hard THAT one is!
I do hope you have a great Day!
Michelle

sweet stuff and tiny said...

I am really liking the Thanksgiving Retro Apron.
Thanks for the chance to win...

Katrina said...

I hope you have a wonderful and bright day! I bet you are so much better than any 26 year old could be. I hope the closest people in your life make your day utterly fantastic!

katiekat515 (at) hotmail.com

Fran said...

Happy Birthday! Hope it was great.

cardenfran@gmail.com

Fran said...

I like the Thanksgiving Retro apron. Thanks for the giveaway!

cardenfran@gmail.com

Christine M. said...

Happy Birthday Vanessa. I wish I was turning 36, but 46 ain't that bad either. Have a great day. If I had to pick an apron I would choose the Fandango Floral Retro Apron. Thanks for sharing such great presents with us.
miller[dot]c697[at]gmail[dot]com

Jennifer said...

Hey have a super birthday!! I think your blog is great no matter how old you are!! J_banyay @ yahoo (dot) com

jessica said...

Have a fantastically happy birthday!

Carolyn J. said...

Kick up your heals and enjoy your birthday!!!

I like the Retro Bridal Shower apron - would be perfect for my daughter.

Happy Birthday!

Amanda Angert said...

Happy Birthday! I just turned 35 over the summer and it was crazy hard. But hey, you look fabulous and your blog is amazing so you have that going for you ;-)

I LOVE this apron

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

(Stylish Retro Apron with Vintage Style using Kate Spain's Terrain Geometric Blooms of Lavender,Aqua, Pink & Green)

Enjoy the rest of your day!! I'm off to scoop up some patterns ;-)

Amanda

amandaj(at)cinci(dot)rr(dot)com

Shay said...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!! You are so beautiful. 36 is the new 26, right?!? Thanks for a FABULOUS, I mean CRAPTASTIC, giveaway!
shaylouk at hotmail dot com

Anonymous said...

Hey I'm so happy that I found your site on your birthday and hopefully that makes you happy. especially since I will be the big 3-7 tomorrow so I feel like we're somehow connected and at least you're not as old as me : ) Well, Happy Birthday to you!
onyx_spa(at)hotmail.com

Shay said...

What cute aprons! I'm loving the Nicey Jane Hello Roses apron.
Thanks again for a great giveaway and for the discounted patterns and for letting us all help you celebrate your birthday!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
shaylouk at hotmail dot com

Anjanette said...

Happy Birthday. Thanks for spreading the cheer.
anjanettemcneelyatgmaildotcom

Anjanette said...

I like the Women's Retro Apron--Vintage Inspired Michael Miller Dandy Damask Avocado NEXT SIZE UP.
Thanks
anjanettemcneelyatgmaildotcom

Kyriaki said...

happy birthday!!! such a cute face in your photo :) if i'm the lucky one, i'd love the Teal Pinafore Retro Full Apron Love & Kisses Vintage Style Polka Dots apron! happy b-day and keep dreaming!

klytra[at]yahoo[dot]gr

sonia said...

Happy birthday!!!! I've just bought two of your patterns for the price of one! That makes me happy!!! Thanks!
By the way, i'm turning 38 on Christmas Eve, but I think of everything I've accomplished and learned and I wouldn't go back... But, sincerily, 40 looks so near it gives me shivers!!!

Anonymous said...

Happy Birthday!!
I would love to win anything!
Aprons...vintage inspired moda bliss or the retro gray and pink
dnbeyers(at)valleytel(dot)net

Sam said...

Forgot my email sam . murray . 22 at gmail
Happy Birthday again.
There isn't an apron I don't like!

Rebecca said...

Happy happy birthday!!!!! Love your blog, thank you :)
redclark (at) yahoo.com

Laurel said...

Happy, happy birthday! I think you should stick with 29, that's where we'd all like to stop, isn't it?? :)

laurel dot lakey at gmail dot come

christamarie06 said...

36...so not old! wise, yes, but definitely in the elegance of your best years! (and you can still rock a pencil skirt with heels!)Happy birthday to an incredible mother wife & crafter!

i'd love the Stylish Retro Apron with Vintage Style using Kate Spain's Terrain Geometric Blooms of Lavender,Aqua, Pink & Green!

christa dot gessaman at wsu dot edu

Sara said...

Happy Birthday!! I'm like you...in my mind I'm still like 21 or something, but then I remember I'm not one of those cute young singles...I have 4 kids, gray hair, sport "lounge wear" most days and drive a minivan! Regardless, enjoy your day...and your caffeine free Diet Dr. Pepper!

Anonymous said...

Happy Birthday!
Your blog is so full of fantastically wonderful things :)

iafrateb[at]allegheny[dot]edu

smooze13 said...

well I never wouldve guessed you were 36. Happy Birthday!

Chrystal said...

Here's wishing the best non crappy birthday ever!!!

cambroz at yahoo dot com

Thanks!

kristi said...
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Chrystal said...

I would get the Strawberry Fields apron in Meadowsweet 2. I love the retro look of their aprons.

Thanks!
cambroz at yahoo dot com

Tamie said...

Have a wonderful non-crappy birthday. Take time to do all the things that you want to do. And, by the way, 36 is not bad- wait until you get to 49.

smooze13 said...

I lvoe the Thankgiving retro apron

kristi said...

Happy Birthday. Just remember, someone is always older than you are!!

brettandkristi(at)gmail(dot)com

kristi said...

I love the apron that is on your blog. I really have a thing for green lately.

brettandkristi(at)gmail(dot)com

Chelsey said...

Hope you have a fabulous birthday! We all think you're amazing!

And I would pick the Splashy Rose Retro apron. Love those colors!

Tamie said...

I went to Terrace Hill- wonderful things... I think I would pick the Fandango Floral Retro Apron but Mellow Yellow is a close second. I also forgot to leave my email on the first comment
t(dot)herin(at)smha(dot)com

Rochelle Barlow said...

I hope you do have a non-crappy birthday! No no.. Happy Birthday! It's a great day, the sun is shining, well at least in southern Oregon it is. But it's only shining to celebrate you. I get your dislike of turning 36 and I hope you can look forward to all the great things that will happen this year!

shellybelly24@gmail.com

Sara said...

Happy birthday!
thanks for the giveaway
enjoy your diet dr pepper!

saraarchibald(at)gmail(DOT)com

Rochelle Barlow said...

It was a hard decision, but I like the black and white gingham with hot pink accents the best. I think I'd be pretty smokin' in it and I'd probably be more motivated to do something productive in my home. Happy Birthday my dear!

shellybelly24@gmail.com

Anna said...

Happy birthday! Some of the best people are November babies, mine is on Monday - would make my birthday an even more fab one to win some goodies. I love the Pink Floral Retro Apron Vintage Style Ginger Blossom Lotus Flower the best I think though the choice is tricky...

Anyway, 36, has a nice ring to it...

annanconway[at]hotmail[dot]com

Anonymous said...

V.....you look GREAT!!!!! Have a wonderful birthday and keep smiling!

The daisy doodle dandy retro apron is pretty sweet.....

Thanks
Jaime

Ladleboy (at) sbcglobal (dot) (net)

Kelly said...

Happy non crappy birthday! Love your blog. Thanks for all the fun and inspiration.

moodykelly at gmail dot com

cherie godbey said...

Happy non-crappy birthday! :) Hope you have a great day!

cherie.godbey@gmail.com

Kristen said...

Happy birthday!! I hope it's your best year yet!!

Life is beautiful said...

Here's wishing you a very fabulous n happy b'day ! 36 does sound like a big number but it's your heart not the age which determines how old or how young you are!!! So enjoy your special day n keep creating.....

Veronica said...

Happy Birthday! Enjoy your day

If I had to choose an apron it would be Kate Spains Central Park Lavender & Green it is just beautiful as are they all.

Thanks for the giveaway

Kristen said...

I love the teal pinafore polka dot apron! Super cute shop!

Kimberly Grafton said...

Happy non-crappy Birthday! It's funny that you mentioned 26, because I turned 26 a couple of months ago and wore black and practically had a wake I felt so old. My favorite apron is the "Stylish Retro Apron with Vintage Style using Kate Spain's Terrain Geometric Blooms of Lavender,Aqua, Pink & Green" So fabulous.
my email is roxyblue80(@)msn(dot)com

Linda said...

Have a Happy #36! That is much better than the 61 I will be in March. I'm not fond of these old birthdays, but I am thankful I know lots of folks that are in the same boat I am! :-) Great Giveaways. I do very much like the apron you have showing...the Women's Retro Apron in the Damask Avacado.

lindalerwick (at) juno (dot)com

Heidi said...

Happy UN-crappy birthday! Hope it's not too cold in Iowa. It's freezing here in good ole Utah!

Annelies said...

Oh to be that young once again (G)!!! Happy birthday to you and thanks for OUR presents. Off to order for sure. Oh, and the apron I LOVERLY is the vintage retro one with the Nicey Jane fabric. ADORABLE...just like you birthday girl!!!! XXX

joolee said...

happiest of birthdays! don't worry, you're still in your 30s, and as one of my sister-in-law says, "thirty and flirty!" :) i ADORE that Oliver + S book!

Meghan said...

Happy Birthday! You're an inspiration to many folks. :)

And, I really really like the Retro Apron in Sky Blue, Red, Orange & Brown!

Autumn Goodwin said...

Happy Birthday! And just remember - thirties are the new twenties! You are still a total hottie! Party it up! All of the aprons are super cute, but the one I like the most is the Hostess Retro Apron Vintage Pinafore Style Charisma Red/Orange Geometric Design - whew! That was a mouthful.

autumngoodwin(at)gmail(dot)com

Joella said...

Happy Birthday! I hope you have an absolutely fabulous day!

Joella said...

I love the Splashy Rose Retro Full Apron Oversized Coral, Yellow, and Blue Floral!

Sparrow Cloth Works said...

36 seems like a great age! So hip and cool and self-assured. Make it yours!

I think my favorite apron from TerraceHill is the Whimsy Doozey and Polka-Dots. So funky and vintage all at the same time. Perfect for my "Susie Homemaker" days! :)

keck.vanessa {at} gmail {dot} com.

Jessica E said...

Happy Happy not-craptastic birthday!! Curling up to watch Friends with some deliciousness sounds like a perfect day to me :)

Bonnie said...

Holy crap! If I look that good at 36 I'll be one happy girl! Happy Birthday!

bonflitton(at)yahoo(dot)com

Bonnie said...

And so many cute aprons, but I love the "Stylish Retro Apron with Vintage Style using Kate Spain's Terrain Geometric Blooms of Lavender,Aqua, Pink & Green"--was that long enough for you? lol! Have a great day!

bonflitton(at)yahoo(dot)com

sp said...

Have a wonderful birthday! Hey, you're young!!! Enjoy!
Sandra

Anonymous said...

Happy uncrappy birthday!
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Anonymous said...

I love this apron: http://www.etsy.com/listing/78549310/flirty-sweetheart-retro-apron-peach-and
Itsmelealee@gmail.com

Jen said...

Happy 36th! 36 is a good number - the only bad part is now when you fill forms that ask your age range you can't check off the 25-35 range, you have to check off the 35-45 range, knowing that you're only 36 and not anywhere near 45...so just stay away from those forms and you'll be okay! :)

I love the Daisy Doodle Dandy apron - in the med/lrg size because I have enjoyed too many birthdays eating chocolate and NON diet sodas! :0

I hope you pick me! (jeahl5@yahoo.ca)

Jaime said...

Have a non crappy (amazing) birthday! I adore the Thanksgiving Retro Apron!

Thank you,
jaimeolinger@yahoo.com

Chandra said...

Have a Happy non-crappy Birthday!

cdean1018(at)gmail(dot)com

Chandra said...

I'm loving the Vintage Inspired Retro Full Apron Gray, Pink and Toffee Geometric Eden in Amber over at TerraceHill. Thanks for the giveaway!

cdean1018(at)gmail(dot)com

Al said...

Happy Birthday!
I certainly hope that it is non crappy.
And just think that 36 is not 46. ;)

The Daisy Doodle Dandy Apron is too flippin' adorable.

allegorydarling@yahoo.com

Charisse said...

Have a fabulous birthday!

I love the Cute Kitsch Retro Apron, but it was hard to choose!

charisse_medico@yahoo.com

Cindy said...

Happy Happy Birthday! Hope your day is great.

Jo said...

Happy Birthday! Wait till your my age and still feel in your mind like 26.By then its time to stop climbing on chairs and ladders when no one is home. I hope you have a great day! Stick to the junk food you deserve a whole day of it!The apron I like best is fun and flirty full apron made from Kate Spain Fandago aqua, pink, and brown.

Cindy said...

I love the Stylish Retro Apron with Vintage Style using Kate Spain's Terrain Geometric Blooms of Lavender,Aqua, Pink & Green. If I were to be so luck to win, that would be the one that I want.

Again, Happy Birthday.

Devanie said...

Happy Birthay!

I love the gypsy bandada apron!

Have a good day,

Devanie
devanielea@hotmail.com

Lisa L said...

A most uncrappy birthday to you! 36 ain't so bad!
a.little.red.fire.engine@gmail.com

Susan said...

Happy Birthday Vanessa! If it makes you feel any better I would give anything to be 36. I like the Womens' Retro Apron you pictured on your blog, but really they all are cute.
Hope you had a great day!

shajek[at]cfl[dot]rr[dot]com

Anne said...

Ahh honey, get those veins fixed. After 4 kids I got mine fixed-it changed my life- no more tired legs! Do it before 37! Celebrate your life today and thank your mom for the gift of life!

Amac423(at)gmail(dot)com

Lisa L said...

I would love the Fandango apron! It's so nifty!
a.little.red.fire.engine@gmail.com

Anne said...

Forgot to tell you I liked Strawberry Fields apron-great vintage feel

Katie said...

Happy (non-crappy) Birthday! I turned 36 this year too and it was harder than 35. I hope you have a great day! If you pick me, I like the cute kitch retro apron in "Momo from Moda". Thanks for being so generous on your birthday!
katiemaytoo[at]hotmail[dot]com

Kylie Bond said...

Happy Birthday! Love your blog!

Alyssa Grace said...

happy happy birthday to a fellow Iowan!!
Hope it isn't craptastic---I hope it's FANTASTIC!
alyssa(dot)werbach(at)live(dot)com

Anonymous said...

Happy Happy Birthday! Thank you for gifting us on your special day!
I love the "cute kitsch retro half apron red geometric bandana"
Jess
2468jph[at]gmail[dot]com

Alyssa Grace said...

I'm in LOOOOVE with terrace hill's sock monkey with the mom tattoo, and my favorite apron is her daisy doodle or her moda floral aqua cocina retro apron :)
alyssa(dot)werbach(at)live(dot)com

Rebecca said...

Have a great 36th birthday V!!! I hope it's not crappy ;)

I would pick the Retro Chic Apron Vintage Inspired Modern Lace Floral in Coffee and Cream, Black, Gray.

becca(dot)colwill@gmail(dot)com

Jennifer Rzasa said...

Hope you have an amazing birthday! And crap-free, of course.

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Jennifer Rzasa said...

My fave apron is

Bridal Shower Retro Apron

april said...

Happiest birthday wishes to you! Hope it's great and non crappy:).
I love the daisy doodle citron grey and aqua apron. If I don't win, I may still have to buy it!
Happy bday and thanks for the giveaway!

Allison said...

Happy happy birthday! One year older is just one year wiser.

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april said...

Haha. Forgot to leave an email.
Aprilrn1 at Comcast dot net!

Allison said...

As for the apron, I like the damask avocado you pictured on your site.
allisonallen82@gmail.com

Laura said...

Have a wonderful birthday! You are only as old as you feel!

Carla G said...
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Nurseli said...

Happy Happy Birthday! My 30's pretty much sucked as*, my 40's are getting better. So, 40 is not so bad. Really. I think I would pick the Meadowsweet apron.

Purple Quilter Queen said...

Trust me V - 36 isn't half as bad as 41. I'll enjoy some chocolate and DP for you today! Hope you had a great day!!! Jenn

Laura said...

I like the Thanksgiving Retro Apron. Thanks!

Carla G said...

Happy Happy Birthday! I hope you had a wonderful day! :)

Thanks for an awesome giveaway! Those goodies look fabulous! :)

bcgeates(at)netbistro(dot)com

Carla G said...

I would choose the Strawberry Fields Fun Retro Apron. Thanks for a chance to win! :)

bcgeates(at)netbistro(dot)com

ColleenandKendra said...

Happy birthday to YOOOUUUUU!!! Have a totally fun one! 36 is nuthin'. :-)

kendrasmom724@yahoo.com

ohiomom said...

I hope you are having a fabulotastic birthday :) I'll be right there with ya in a few short months and already know the feeling, lol.
Suzette
racingfamily91@columbus.rr.com

ColleenandKendra said...

I love Terrace Hill!!!! Last year I won on your website--I was chosen for the apron, but the wonderful lady there willingly traded my apron for one of her darling sock monkeys for my daughter. She loves it! And I would love to get an apron for me this time! I love that Flirty Sweetheart, but I also love Flirty 1960s. So hard because they are all darling! kendrasmom724@yahoo.com

ohiomom said...

I checked out the website and have to say that the green one you have pictured is my fav :)

Happy Birthday again!!

Suzette
racingfamily91@columbus.rr.com

Ginny Jenny said...

Happy Birthday!!! It's a day to celebrate and enjoy life and the loved ones around you! But mostly to celebrate you! Many happy wishes are headed your way!

ginnykayejenny[at]gmail[dot]com

leslie King said...

Happy birthday!!! Hope you're having the best day ever!

LesliepkingComcastnet

Ginny Jenny said...

I LOVE the Teal Pinafore Retro Full Apron Love & Kisses Vintage Style Polka Dots! It's so cute and simple.

Thanks for all the inspiration you give! I just LOVE your blog!

ginnykayejenny[at]gmail[dot]com

Jane said...

Have a fantastic birthday!

janewu82 at gmail dot com

leslie King said...

I love the vintage inspire retro (aqua cocina). Actually, I love all of them!

LesliepkingComcastnet

LovelyMint said...

Happy birthday! I just found your blog not too long ago and I love all your DIY ideas! Thanks for some much-needed inspiration and here's to hoping you have oodles more non-crappy birthdays ahead!

sschwenn90@gmail.com

Kacie.Whigham said...

Happy non-craptastic birthday! You don't look a day over 26~
whighamkids{at}gmail{dot}com

Carolyn said...

Happy Birthday! I hope you have had a great day. I love the gypsy bandana retro apron on the terrace hill site. So fun and bright!


carolynmreese[at]gmail[dot]com

LovelyMint said...

Oh, and the aprons! The Meadowsweet is totally me :)

Kacie.Whigham said...

After much deliberation, I think that I have chosen the Retro Full Apron Vintage Style Nicey Jane Hello Roses apron.
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debbie @ happy little cottage said...

Happy 36 Vanessa!!! What a wonderful age to be :)

free indeed said...

I turned 50 this year so your birthday is definately uncrappier than mine! :) Have a great day and let it slide into tomorrow too :)

free indeed said...

Well, wish my body looked ANYTHING like the mannican! (why does that look weird?) My plus sized body just doesn't find aprons to fit although if I had a sleek svelt body I'd like this one:
Cute Kitsch Retro Chic Apron in Sky Blue, Red, Orange & Brown fabric "Momo for Moda" Freebird Line NEXT SIZE UP

Heather said...

Happy Happy Birthday Venessa Dear, Happy Days will come to you all year, if I had a wish then it would be, a happy happy birthday to you from me! :)

You are awesome, look at these goodies! Those aprons are to die for holy cow! If I could choose just one, it'd be this one... Retro Full Apron Vintage Style Nicey Jane Hello Roses Love it!

k3 said...

Would not have guessed you were 36 - you are look GREAT!! Happy Happy Birthday!!
This is the apron I would pick if I won:
Retro Chic Apron Vintage Inspired Modern Lace Floral in Coffee and Cream, Black, Gray

k3wentworth (at) gmail (dot) com

Chili and the Bear said...

Happy Birthday!!! I hope its your best birthday ever!!

I love the aprons! So cute, I love the Daisy Doodle Dandy with Michael Miller fabrics.

kathytypestoo said...

have the happiest of birthdays! 35 was the hardest birthday for me and now, nine (!) years later, life is fabulous! thanks for the great giveaway items :)

Lizzy said...

Happy Birthday! I turned 36 in June. I didn't feel old until just the past few weeks--I'm expecting my first and all I can say is wow!

1950's Inspired Retro Full Apron Black and White Gingham Check Baking Apron with Hot Pink Accents

elizabethlyde(at)gmail(dot)com

Summer Killebrew said...

Happy Birthday, Vanessa! Don't you know that the 30's are the new 20's, so in theory...you are turning 26! Hope you had an awesome day. =)

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Anonymous said...

Happy Birthday!!
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Anonymous said...

I love the Women's Retro Apron--Vintage Inspired Michael Miller Dandy Damask Avocado.
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Erin said...

Happy Birthday! Now I know how I should feel when I turn 36 (I'm 28)- I only hope I look as good as you! Love your blog, btw- lots of good ideas.
erin(dot)kluthe(at)gmail(dot)com

Anonymous said...

Happy Birthday! Did you get some cute kid crafts today? That's my favorite part of my birthday :)
stephanie benko at yahoo

MichelleE said...

Happy Birthday!!!! I hope you have a fantastic day and enjoy that chocolate!! and a big thank you for giving us a chance to share in the pressies on your special day :)

jandmegan@bigpond.com

Amanda said...

36 isn't that bad..when you consider the fact that I love that lavender and green apron but am number 750 to enter this giveaway!
Have a great rest of the day!

theborjafamily08 at gmail dot com

Shanon said...

Happy Birthday! My husband is having a mid-life crisis over turning 30. So at least you aren't THAT dramatic ;)

I like the Retro Hostess Apron, Zen Garden. Will it hide the extra weight that has found me?

Lydia said...

Have a happy non-crappy birthday. We're all going to be 40 someday!
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Lydia said...

The strawberry fields fun retro apron makes me happy. Memories could happen wearing that!
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Whitney M said...

Happy birthday!! I turn 26 this year...and thought you were my age from your pictures!!! Hope you missed the snow in CR that we got hit with to the north of you! whitney31gifts (at) gmail (dot) com

annemarie said...

Happy no crappy birthday - you are awesome.

Colleen said...

A very Happy B-Day, youngster :=) !!! It gets easier to age, believe me!

annemarie said...

Love the Michael Miller retro green damask apron. a.haun@sbcglobal.net (forgot my email on previous entry - please forgive me)

mamma of 2 said...

Love the bridal shower apron....I think that was what it was called, the children have stolen my short term memory! Yike!

traciek(dot)(at)sonic(dot)net

erin mcsweeney said...

I know how you feel, last year I hit 40 and it was overwhelming, where this year 41 seemed like a breeze...so take a breath, don't look back, don't look forward, just enjoy today because its the best day.

mcsweeney.erin@gmail.com

Jenn said...

36 is always the number I thought I'd have the hardest time with, because that's when you're closer to 40 than you are to 30...(I'll be there in 2 years). Hope it's been a thoroughly awesome day! Happy birthday!

brijenn98@msn.com

mamma of 2 said...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! Fall Birthdays are the best :)

Erica Hicks said...

Happy Happy Birthday. :)
Hope its a great one. Be thankful you made it to 36. It beats the alternative!

:)

hicks_erica[at]hotmail[dot]com

Pilgrim Days said...

Happy Birthday!!!! 36 isn't so bad...or 37, 38, 39, or 40...after that i can't answer...

Katie Z. said...

Happy birthday! You and my younger sister share the day.

I love the Teal Pinafore Retro Full Apron

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Cindy said...

Happy non-crappy birthday! I hope day was full of good 'ol Iowa fun! :o)

Denny1600 said...

Happy birthday! 36 isn't bad. I just turned, well, WAAYY more than 36. This giveaway looks like loads of fun, just like you and your blog. Hang in there. You're just a youngster.

Many happy returns (and many more),

Denny
Denny1600 at gmail dot com

EFY said...

Happy Birthday! Enjoy a terrific celebration of thirty-six. Every year is worth a celebration. Blessings

Cindy said...

Before I forget again, since I already wished you a happy non-crappy birthday...thank you so much for such a great chance at your non-crappy crap! :o) This is awesome! My favorite apron was:
Think Pink Retro Apron--Vintage Inspired in Dandy Damask Petal Pink

email is cindys0707(a)yahoo(dot)com
Thank you, V!

erin mcsweeney said...

i would choose the gypsy bandana retro apron.

mcsweeney.erin@gmail.com

Bobbi said...

Happy, Happy Birthday!

I would love to have he Retro hostess Apron, Zen Garden. it's my favorite.

Bobbi
jandbcook(at)cox(dot)net

lynlamb said...

OH MY GOODNESS - TO BE 36 AGAIN, how wonderful!! Have a lovely day and enjoy another fabulous year of family, friends, love, and lots of laughter - enjoy, enjoy, enjoy

Bridal Shower Apron is lots of fun
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airin2524 said...

I hope you had a fabulous birthday! Thank you for your discounted patterns. I'm so excited to get seeing on these adorable new projects! I admire all of your work.

Erineharvey @ gmail. Com

Ps- I think the poinsettia apron is super cute!

Laine said...

Happy Birthday wishes are being sent your way. Hope you had an absolutely wonderful day and got to do something fun. Thanks for the great giveaway.

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Laine said...

I really liked the Strawberry Fields apron.

lsandes@comcast.net

Brynne said...

Happy birthday! I hope that you enjoyed the day with your family. That's how I deal with the "older" birthdays -- I have so many more awesome little people to spend them with.

I shouldn't have clicked through to that apron site. I love "Vintage Inspired Cute Retro Apron-- Moda Floral Aqua Cocina Style" so much that I might just go buy it. I have a crossword puzzle book with that pattern on it, so I need to match, right?

Thanks for the giveaway. It's the opposite of craptastic.

brynne[dot]sutton[at]gmail[dot]com

Anonymous said...

Happy Birthday! I turned 36 in September, so far it isn't too bad :). Tracy dot minyard at gmail dot com

stacie said...

A VERY happy 36th to you. Having that number in my rear view mirror now for 9 years, I can confidently tell you that life goes on and is still good. I didn't have my kids until I was 39 and 41. And I ran my first 1/2 Marathon at 44. You go girl! :)
stacie[at]staciegeorge[DOT]com

Anonymous said...

I love the retro Christmas apron :)

Tracy dot minyard at gmail dot com

Deanna said...

Happy Birthday! Don't worry, you don't look old. I used to think 30's was old too until I got close.

Anonymous said...

I love the Retro half Apron.

36 looks good on you girl!

Debby




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Deanna said...

I love the Fandango Floral Retro Apron. I'd feel dressed for church wearing an apron like that!

Patty said...

The Fandango Floral Retro Apron is my favorite.

Jessica said...

I don't think there is anything crappy about having a birthday RIGHT after the Cards take the World Series. I hope you had a great day!!!

jessica(at)allergictoair(dot)com

Patty said...

HAVE A HAPPY, NON-CRAPPY BIRTHDAY!! YOU DON'T LOOK A DAY OVER 26!

Nancy said...

Happy 36!!! I'm sitting here having my diet caffeine free Dr Pepper hoping that you've had a great day. Cheers!!

I love the Flirty Sweetheart Retro Apron in peach and pink from the Meadowsweet Chainflower in Blush. Phew!!!!

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Jessica said...

I think I like the "Stylish Retro Apron with Vintage Style using Kate Spain's Terrain Geometric Blooms of Lavender,Aqua, Pink & Green." Yeah. Definitely that one. :)

jessica(at)allergictoair(dot)com

The Kaonohi's said...

Happy Birthday Vanessa! I really do love your blog - so fun to read!
akaonohi at gmail dot com

bethanndodd said...

Here's wishing you a very happy birthday! I hope it is full of making memories and sharing it with those you love most :) I am just behind you in age, sometimes I feel the same way (especially the bladder part, ha!) but mostly I try to remind myself off all the things I am now because of my "experience", that usually perks me up a bit. That and a beer ;) Smiles~Beth

PegS said...

Have a very happy birthday!! I know it's not fun getting older but every time I freak out about new gray hairs on my head, I think about people I've known who never grew old enough to have them. Then I feel pretty lucky to be 38!!

Thanks for all the giveaways! You are being very generous!

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bethanndodd said...

Those aprons are SO stinkin' cute!! Since I have to choose I will go with Daisy Doodle Dandy Retro Full Apron in Citron Yellow, Gray & Aqua Bold Floral Vintage Design NEXT SIZE UP. Thanks for the chance at your craptastic giveaway! Smiles~Beth

The Kaonohi's said...

After scouring over the site I found this to be my favorite: Women's Retro Apron--Vintage Inspired Michael Miller Dandy Damask Avocado BUT I am really loving the tea towels. You can never have too many.
akaonohi at gmail dot com

Tiffany said...

Happy birthday! Thank you for the gift of the national day off for us all to celebrate you :)

Cara said...

Have a super non-crappy birthday!

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Kari A. said...

36...Right there with ya. BUT, 36 IS the new 26! Happy happy you were born today day!

Love the Zen Garden apron. pkkarnett[at]yahoo[dot]com

Cara said...

For an apron, I think I would pick the Daisy Doodle Dandy Retro Full Apron in Citron Yellow, Gray & Aqua Bold Floral Vintage Design -- very different from my current cherry print apron.

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Stacey said...

Happy Birthday!! It's not the number that counts, it's how you feel on the inside!!!

stacey dot young 20 at yahoo dot com

Anna Campbell said...

Happy Birthday! I hope it is a very enjoyable day!

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

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janis McCarty said...

Happy non crappy BD. I just celebrate number 62 2 days ago, so 36 is really not crappy at all -- and neither is 62. And I love love love aprons. I'm an art teacher and I love to cook so please pick me.

A. said...

i totally hope you have a non crappy birthday.

i'll go and have a piece of pie in your honor. (i mean, i was going to eat the pie anyway, so, thanks for getting older so that i can blame my overeating on someone else.)

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A. said...

i totally hope you have a non crappy birthday.

i'll go and have a piece of pie in your honor. (i mean, i was going to eat the pie anyway, so, thanks for getting older so that i can blame my overeating on someone else.)

detailspecialtygoods at gmail dot com

mascanlon said...

HappyBirthday! Being a bit past you I can tell you they really fly by....enjoy each year for the joy it brings. I love the apron you 've featured if I win and thanks for sharing this loot with us all.
mascanlon49 at hotmail dot com

Valerie Joan said...

Happy Birthday V!
You don't look a day over 26!
Someone told me one time "Age is just a state of mind...if you don't have a state of mind, you have no age". Need I say more! I have lived with this for the past 24 years. I can't believe i will be 56 in 2 months, I feel like 45 (40 on good days)!
Thank you for offering the wonderful discount today on your patterns. I LOVE PDF, save on shipping, get the pattern much sooner! I have always loved the 'Just Dandy Baby Quilt'. I don't have any grands yet (I am to blame because I keep on telling my kids (oldest is 33) that I am way too young to be a grandma) but one day I will and I want to be prepared, so have started sewing and this quilt will be a perfect additon to the baby gifts.

I looked at all the aprons. I loved several but the Women's Retro Apron Vintage Insired Go Gree in Dandy Damask Avocado is my fav. I LOVE GREEN. When i was a wee girl, my mom made this almost very same apron for herself and me. Brings back wonderful memories. I say me because she used to put her apron on me and bring one tie into the back neck part and tie the 2 ties together, this would cinch up the front neck and the waist to fit me better! Great memories!
Thank you for all you have to offer! What a wonderful way to share your birthday!

Valerie
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