Monday, January 18, 2010

Giveaway: Handmade Soirees

It's time for a fun little giveaway and this one is about creating special, affordable, one-of-a-kind parties. This Chronicle Books title, French General: Handmade Soirees by Kaarie Meng contains over 24 table and decorating projects (just take a look at those adorable eggs wearing 'staches on the cover!) that are "simple projects for special occasions."

It's a beautiful hardcover and can be yours if you comment below! You can comment twice or thrice if you tweet, FB or post it as well. The giveaway ends this Friday and is open to all readers and Designing Moms!
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41 comments:

  1. NicoleJanuary 18, 2010 at 6:53 AM

    This looks awesome! Thanks for a great giveaway!

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  2. TraciJanuary 18, 2010 at 7:16 AM

    Cute...I want it!!!!

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  3. Just RhondaJanuary 18, 2010 at 7:17 AM

    oooh looks great!!!!

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  4. carlyJanuary 18, 2010 at 7:35 AM

    would love to win this!!

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  5. TscharnerJanuary 18, 2010 at 7:49 AM

    i would love to have this book!

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  6. CristiJanuary 18, 2010 at 7:53 AM

    Beautiful! I could use the help!

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  7. Jenni BaileyJanuary 18, 2010 at 8:11 AM

    What a fun, beautiful book!

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  8. VickyJanuary 18, 2010 at 8:37 AM

    I would love to win, handmade soirees are mu kind of thing! Thanks

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  9. carlyJanuary 18, 2010 at 8:37 AM

    tweeted! hope I win :)

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  10. DanaJanuary 18, 2010 at 8:41 AM

    what a fun giveaway! i've had this book on my to buy list for some time but haven't gotten it...

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  11. Christine ChitnisJanuary 18, 2010 at 8:54 AM

    I love everything by the French General! I would love to win this beautiful book!

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  12. ringmasterJanuary 18, 2010 at 9:04 AM

    oh pick me pick me!!!!

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  13. ProjectHope7January 18, 2010 at 9:15 AM

    looks like a great book. love the photo with the wood handled wine tote...
    cathy b
    projecthope7 at gmail dot com
    http://www.mywaiora.com/724517
    twitter @projecthope7

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  14. joyful Weddings and EventsJanuary 18, 2010 at 9:28 AM

    That looks like such a lovely book!

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  15. Laura BrayJanuary 18, 2010 at 9:39 AM

    I've had my eye on this book for awhile.

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  16. JenJanuary 18, 2010 at 11:08 AM

    Looks like a great book!

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  17. AnnieJanuary 18, 2010 at 12:51 PM

    Such a pretty book! Pick Me!
    Anne Ciara
    aciara85@yahoo.com

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  18. UnknownJanuary 18, 2010 at 1:14 PM

    I saw this at Borders yesterday. I got stranded there because I decided to walk there with my daughter and then it began to rain. My mother in law had to come pick us up! Anyhoo... I would love to win this fabulous book!

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  19. ellyandphilJanuary 18, 2010 at 2:19 PM

    Saw this at the bookstore and would love to get it!

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  20. LeslieJanuary 18, 2010 at 3:14 PM

    Great giveaway! Did a tweeter so count me in twice please :).

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  21. Leslie FitzgeraldJanuary 18, 2010 at 3:16 PM

    Count me twice (above, tweeted!).
    Thank you! Leslie.

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  22. little loveJanuary 18, 2010 at 5:59 PM

    It looks gorgeous!

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  23. MollyJanuary 18, 2010 at 6:04 PM

    Looks neat! I'd love to win! Check out a super giveaway at www.whispersofjoy.com as well!

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  24. Erin SweeneyJanuary 18, 2010 at 8:30 PM

    Perfect book for a second-tier party hostess...I need all the help I can get!

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  25. PatriciaJanuary 18, 2010 at 8:48 PM

    Love it!
    Thanks for such a nice blog, always so much inspiration!

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  26. PatriciaJanuary 18, 2010 at 8:52 PM

    I´m also twitting @patacraft

    Thanks!

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  27. AnonymousJanuary 18, 2010 at 9:35 PM

    Party planning books are my favvvorite!
    Susan Konig

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  28. JaniceJanuary 19, 2010 at 2:21 AM

    I believe i could really use the help of this book. I really like to do handmade craft.

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  29. MichaelaJanuary 19, 2010 at 5:51 AM

    This book looks beautiful!

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  30. ReneeJanuary 19, 2010 at 6:16 AM

    Please enter me... I love having little parties with my children to help create memories, so we would love to use this book to give us some more ideas. This book would be so valuable to us & we'd keep it out on our coffee table for all to enjoy... please pick us to get this great book!Thanks!

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  31. TheMuscatoHansensJanuary 19, 2010 at 7:14 AM

    What a FANTASTIC book! Ooohh I am hoping!!! Thanks for the opportunity!

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  32. ShannonJanuary 19, 2010 at 9:03 AM

    Love it!!!

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  33. AnonymousJanuary 19, 2010 at 9:21 AM

    I would love to win this. I need some French decor in the midwest :o).
    Shannon

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  34. JillJanuary 19, 2010 at 1:47 PM

    In the midst of planning a joint baptism with my sister-in-law...this would come in very handy!

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  35. PatJanuary 19, 2010 at 1:53 PM

    Great baby shower idea book. Looks great!

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  36. PatJanuary 19, 2010 at 1:54 PM

    ...and FB. Pick me!

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  37. MichelleJanuary 19, 2010 at 2:21 PM

    So cute! Would love to win, and merci!

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  38. jackie kershJanuary 19, 2010 at 11:58 PM

    looks great, thanks!

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  39. anne p.January 20, 2010 at 1:50 AM

    Tres chic, pick moi :)!

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  40. libbydibbyJanuary 20, 2010 at 1:26 PM

    oooh! so pretty. I've even been eyeing some FG fabric to purchase recently... and craft books are my addiction... =)
    i'd love to win!

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  41. CraftCraveFebruary 8, 2010 at 9:27 AM

    Thank you! This blog post will be advertised on CraftCrave in the Handcraft category today (look for timestamp: [08 Feb 04:00pm GMT]).

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