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Monday, February 27, 2012

Hearts & Home; Grand ReOpening Celebration and GIVEAWAY!

I am so excited to help my friend Margaret unveil her brand new, totally redone blog and website, Hearts & Home! It is SO beautiful and she has been working day and night for weeks and weeks and it is a truly fantastic transformation. Aside from a total makeover, the shop has been stocked with tons of new and exciting sewing patterns, handmade historical clothing, kitchenware, and more!

And guess what?  In honor of the Grand ReOpening, I am hosting my very first Blog Giveaway for one of Hearts & Home's most popular items: this Lila Tueller Designs Retro Groovy Bag Pattern! This makes me want to go out and buy a sewing machine and get started right away; isn't it cute??

Lila Tueller Designs Retro 'Groovy" Bag Pattern: FREE for the winner of the
Hearts & Home Grand ReOpening Giveaway!!
Now that you're done squealing with joy, let me tell you how to enter to win this awesome Giveaway Contest!

There are SEVERAL ways to enter and you can enter as many times as you like!  (Certain things will only count once, such as 'liking' the page on Facebook, obviously, but others can be repeated...) Winner will be drawn at random with a number from a random generator, and the comment which corresponds to that number will be announced here (and via email) on Monday, March 5th at 8pm CST (*last entries in by 7:30 pm please!*). Sooooo, in case you didn't get that, the more entries you have, the better your chances of winning!

Each action needs to have its own separate comment in order to be counted as an entry, so each time you do one of the following things, make sure you post a comment at the bottom of this post to let me know whatcha did, and who ya are, so that you're easy to find when you win!

Ok, here goes:

A Gazillion Ways To Enter:
• 'Like' Hearts and Home on Facebook (& tell us your username when you comment here)
• Follow Hearts and Home on Twitter (& tell us your username when you comment here)
• Tweet, post on Facebook, your blog, or Pinterest the link to this giveaway (& tell us your username or URL)
• Tweet or post on Facebook recommending (and tag) Hearts and Home
• Tweet, post, or link in a blogpost to any Hearts and Home product or blog post (& leave your links/username when you comment here)
• Pin on Pinterest any Hearts and Home product or blog post (& link to the pin)
• Leave a comment below telling us what your favorite item from the shop is
• Leave a comment below with a word or two that you feel describes the new Hearts and Home website, or what you like about it!
• Leave a comment on your favorite Hearts and Home blog post (and let us know here too)
• Sign up for the Hearts and Home newsletter (make sure your name or email is attached to your comment)
• Follow Hearts and Home on Pinterest (& tell us your username)
• Follow the Hearts and Home blog
• Leave a comment below telling us what the word "Home" means to you!
• Leave a comment below telling us what you would do with a few more hours in your day

Whew! Are you ready to win?? then get posting, linking, tweeting, blogging, pinning and commenting! (and then come back and do it all again tomorrow :)

About Hearts & Home
In the shop:

A variety of modern sewing patterns to inspire you to create what you love!  Choose from fun designs for various bags, dresses, peasant tops, and skirts. For those who don't want to sew, Hearts and Home offers high quality handmade clothing in Colonial, Pioneer, and Victorian styles with feminine, elegant details. Aprons, slips and petticoats, dresses, nightgowns, and skirts for women and girls, along with fun old-fashioned dress-up clothes for children, sweet gowns, bonnets, and bibs for babies are just a few of the many things you'll find when you visit the new Hearts and Home shop!


A wonderful array of information, inspiration, and tutorials on topics like sewing, gardening baking, and healthy living. The mission at Hearts and Home is to encourage readers to find a way to incorporate the things they love into their daily lives. 

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91 comments:

  1. Julie{isCocoandCocoa}February 27, 2012 at 8:34 AM

    I like Hearts and Home on Facebook (Julie Grimmett)

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  2. Julie{isCocoandCocoa}February 27, 2012 at 8:35 AM

    I follow Hearts and Home on Twitter (@CocoandCocoa)

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  3. KatyFebruary 28, 2012 at 5:19 AM

    I like Hearts and Home on Facebook! (Katy A.)

    thecountryblossom at hotmail dot com

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  4. KatyFebruary 28, 2012 at 5:20 AM

    I am following Hearts and Home on Twitter! KatyLMA

    thecountryblossom at hotmail dot com

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  5. KatyFebruary 28, 2012 at 5:21 AM

    Home to me is a sanctuary. A safe, loving, warm place for my family to be. It is my *favorite* place to be! :o)

    thecountryblossom at hotmail dot com

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  6. KatyFebruary 28, 2012 at 5:22 AM

    With a few more hours in my day....I would probably spend more time reading!

    thecountryblossom at hotmail dot com

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  7. KatyFebruary 28, 2012 at 5:23 AM

    Tweeted! https://twitter.com/#!/KatyLMA/status/174454496322260992

    thecountryblossom at hotmail dot com

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  8. KatyFebruary 28, 2012 at 5:25 AM

    I subscribed to the Hearts and Home newsletter!

    thecountryblossom at hotmail dot com

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  9. KatyFebruary 28, 2012 at 5:29 AM

    My favorite item from the H and H shop is definitely the Pinafore Apron, Calico Fabric!

    thecountryblossom at hotmail dot com

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  10. hearthkeeperFebruary 28, 2012 at 8:11 AM

    Home means love!

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  11. hearthkeeperFebruary 28, 2012 at 8:12 AM

    I would sew more if I had more time

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  12. hearthkeeperFebruary 28, 2012 at 8:14 AM

    I liked hearts on FB

    Christine hammer weideman

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  13. hearthkeeperFebruary 28, 2012 at 8:15 AM

    I follow heart on twitter

    sunnybrookdc1

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  14. hearthkeeperFebruary 28, 2012 at 8:16 AM

    my favorite product (or one of them) is the street flair skirts!

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  15. hearthkeeperFebruary 28, 2012 at 8:19 AM

    I love the layout and it makes it feel homey

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  16. hearthkeeperFebruary 28, 2012 at 8:20 AM

    I pinned this http://pinterest.com/pin/116460340333992939/

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  17. KristyFebruary 28, 2012 at 10:07 AM

    I like Hearts and Home on facebook!

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  18. KristyFebruary 28, 2012 at 10:08 AM

    Home = my family. :)

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  19. KristyFebruary 28, 2012 at 10:09 AM

    I'm following Margaret on Pinterest! :)

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  20. KristyFebruary 28, 2012 at 10:11 AM

    The new site is very easy to navigate! Love that!

    Thanks for the giveaway too! :)

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  21. KristyFebruary 28, 2012 at 10:12 AM

    My favorite item in the shop is the Street Fair Skirts pattern! Love that!

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  22. KristyFebruary 28, 2012 at 10:13 AM

    A few extra hours in my day.....I'd need to clean...but I'd much rather absorb the quiet for a bit and sew, sew, sew! :)

    Thanks again!

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  23. shirley finFebruary 28, 2012 at 10:15 AM

    like H&H on fb

    abile27 at yahoo dot com

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  24. shirley finFebruary 28, 2012 at 10:16 AM

    new website is sweet

    abile27 at yahoo dot com

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  25. shirley finFebruary 28, 2012 at 10:16 AM

    home means peace and relaxation

    abile27 at yahoo dot com

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  26. shirley finFebruary 28, 2012 at 10:17 AM

    if i had a few more hours i'd nap

    abile27 at yahoo dot com

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  27. Laura of Harvest Lane CottageFebruary 28, 2012 at 10:25 AM

    I like this apron. http://shop.heartsandhome.com/product/bib-apron

    lane.family at yahoo.com

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  28. LyudmilaFebruary 28, 2012 at 10:43 AM

    Fan Hearts and Home on Facebook =Lyudmila Sizova
    lusizova at gmail.com

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  29. AlessandraVegFebruary 28, 2012 at 11:02 AM

    I 'Like' Hearts and Home on Facebook as alessandra lalla vercelli.

    ale84.vercelli at hotmail dot it

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  30. AlessandraVegFebruary 28, 2012 at 11:03 AM

    I Follow Hearts and Home on Twitter as dakha

    ale84.vercelli at hotmail dot it

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  31. ChiaraFebruary 28, 2012 at 2:46 PM

    Liked H&H of facebook as Chiara Nefene

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  32. ChiaraFebruary 28, 2012 at 2:48 PM

    I follow on twitter @ChiaraNefene

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  33. AndreaFebruary 28, 2012 at 4:28 PM

    I like Hearts and Home on Facebook (Andrea Doss)

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  34. AnonymousFebruary 28, 2012 at 5:17 PM

    I liked Hearts and Homes on Facebook. athenaathens123@gmail.com

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  35. AnonymousFebruary 28, 2012 at 5:18 PM

    Home means a home cooked meal sitting at the dinner table with your family everynight. athenaathens123@gmail.com

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  36. TopHatFebruary 28, 2012 at 8:02 PM

    I love the over-the-head pinafore apron!

    hrfarley at gmail dot com

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  37. ChristinaFebruary 28, 2012 at 8:02 PM

    Christina - xristya@rock.com - With a few more hours every day I would write much more poetry and fiction and do more collages!

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  38. ChristinaFebruary 28, 2012 at 8:05 PM

    Christina - xristya@rock.com - The word Home means everything to me; it's where I feel comfortable and safe!

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  39. ChristinaFebruary 28, 2012 at 8:05 PM

    Christina - xristya@rock.com - I like the Bib Apron!

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  40. SarahFebruary 28, 2012 at 8:23 PM

    I pinned it
    http://pinterest.com/pin/245586985900059209/

    sparmeland(at)optonline(dot)net

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  41. SarahFebruary 28, 2012 at 8:24 PM

    I like the Little House on the Prairie Historical Night Gown

    sparmeland(at)optonline(dot)net

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  42. MelodyFebruary 29, 2012 at 1:45 AM

    I like the Chic Sister Apron.

    melodyj(at)gmail(dot)com

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  43. MelodyFebruary 29, 2012 at 1:46 AM

    I like the vintage feel of the new site.


    melodyj(at)gmail(dot)com

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  44. LuluFebruary 29, 2012 at 2:28 AM

    I like Hearts and Home on FB: Olesia Flegka
    redalepou(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  45. LuluFebruary 29, 2012 at 2:28 AM

    I follow Hearts and Home on Twitter: @LuluFleg
    redalepou(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  46. LuluFebruary 29, 2012 at 2:32 AM

    I follow Hearts and Home on Pinterest: lulufleg
    redalepou(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  47. LuluFebruary 29, 2012 at 2:33 AM

    I tweeted about this giveaway: https://twitter.com/#!/LuluFleg/status/174774220188950528
    redalepou(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  48. lindajlue@yahoo.comFebruary 29, 2012 at 7:58 AM

    I liked hearts & home on FB.

    linda steelman jarraf(on FB)

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  49. lindajlue@yahoo.comFebruary 29, 2012 at 7:59 AM

    This comment has been removed by the author.

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  50. lindajlue@yahoo.comFebruary 29, 2012 at 8:01 AM

    following on pinterest.

    lindajlue

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  51. SelmaFebruary 29, 2012 at 2:11 PM

    I 'Liked' Hearts and Home on Facebook: Selmica Kiki
    e-mail: selmicak3@hotmail.com

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  52. SelmaFebruary 29, 2012 at 2:12 PM

    I Follow Hearts and Home on Twitter: @Selmica Kiki
    e-mail: selmicak3@hotmail.com

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  53. SelmaFebruary 29, 2012 at 2:13 PM

    I tweeted> https://twitter.com/#!/SelmicaKiki/status/174950386002706433
    e-mail: selmicak3@hotmail.com

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  54. SelmaFebruary 29, 2012 at 2:15 PM

    The word ''Home'' means to me everything in my life, the most important thing!
    e-mail: selmicak3@hotmail.com

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  55. SelmaFebruary 29, 2012 at 2:17 PM

    I Sign up for the Hearts and Home newsletter via
    e-mail: selmicak3@hotmail.com
    Name: Selma Malicevic

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    1. Jessica BarstMarch 6, 2012 at 10:48 AM

      Congratulations Selma! this is the winning comment. Thanks so much for your participation! I have emailed you directly to get your address to mail you your Lila Tueller Designs sewing pattern for the Retro Groovy Bag!

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  56. SelmaFebruary 29, 2012 at 2:18 PM

    With an extra hours I would probably spend more time with my boyfriend or my friends or I would sleep longer :)
    e-mail: selmicak3@hotmail.com

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  57. MoniqueFebruary 29, 2012 at 3:44 PM

    Hi,

    I am loving you on FB as Monique Jones. thanks

    moniquehasana@hotmail.com

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  58. MoniqueFebruary 29, 2012 at 3:46 PM

    Hi,

    I am following you on Twitter as Jesusismygrace. thanks

    moniquehasana@hotmail.com

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  59. MoniqueFebruary 29, 2012 at 3:54 PM

    Hi,

    I am following you on Pintrest as Monique. thanks

    moniquehasana@hotmail.com

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  60. MadisonFebruary 29, 2012 at 4:55 PM

    This is my favorite from the shop!

    http://shop.heartsandhome.com/product/pinafore-apron

    ......one of them, anyway. What a CUTE SHOP!!!! *swoon*

    :D

    DollyMadisonEtsy {at] gmail {dot] com

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  61. MadisonFebruary 29, 2012 at 4:59 PM

    "Home" is beautifully defined by Websters 1828 dictionary-- I love this:

    "Home is the sacred refuge of our life."


    DollyMadisonEtsy {at] gmail {dot] com

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  62. MadisonFebruary 29, 2012 at 5:01 PM

    If I had a few extra hours today, I'd use them to work on a debate I'm having with some evolutionists. Things like that require time. ;)

    DollyMadisonEtsy {at] gmail {dot] com

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  63. DespinaVFebruary 29, 2012 at 8:03 PM

    'Liked' Hearts and Home on Facebook as Despina Vnt

    DESPINA
    deb_oro@yahoo.gr

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  64. DespinaVFebruary 29, 2012 at 8:03 PM

    Signed up for the Hearts and Home newsletter

    DESPINA
    deb_oro@yahoo.gr

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  65. DespinaVFebruary 29, 2012 at 8:04 PM

    I follow via GFC as deb_oro

    DESPINA
    deb_oro@yahoo.gr

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  66. PreranaMarch 1, 2012 at 1:04 PM

    the word HOME means my sweet family nd my world :)

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  67. PreranaMarch 1, 2012 at 1:06 PM

    with a few more hours in a day i will like to spend my time wid ma parents nd tak wid them abt everything:)

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  68. PreranaMarch 1, 2012 at 1:12 PM

    ma favourite item from their shop
    http://shop.heartsandhome.com/product/cute-as-a-ladybug-dress
    email:preranakedia@gmail.com

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  69. PreranaMarch 1, 2012 at 1:16 PM

    word or two that describes the new Hearts and Home website - simple and beautifull
    email:preranakedia@gmail.com

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  70. PreranaMarch 1, 2012 at 1:18 PM

    twitted about this giveaway
    https://twitter.com/#!/PreranaRanjan/status/175298661318799360
    email:preranakedia@gmail.com

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  71. Melissa GrahamMarch 1, 2012 at 7:23 PM

    followed on twitter. @ daisycrochet

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  72. NennaMarch 2, 2012 at 8:23 AM

    I like on fb :) Name is Pauliina Oksanen

    minuhno@gmail.com

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  73. Journeys of The ZooMarch 2, 2012 at 7:44 PM

    I like Hearts and Home on FB (Journeysof TheZoo). swak50 at hotmail dot com

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  74. Journeys of The ZooMarch 2, 2012 at 7:45 PM

    I shared on FB (Journeysof TheZoo).
    http://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=307382045987821&id=100003273512050#!/permalink.php?story_fbid=154018534718936&id=100003273512050
    swak50 at hotmail dot com

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  75. Journeys of The ZooMarch 2, 2012 at 7:47 PM

    I like this from their shop.
    http://shop.heartsandhome.com/product/bib-apron
    swak50 at hotmail dot com

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  76. Journeys of The ZooMarch 2, 2012 at 7:48 PM

    I follow Hearts and Home on Pinterest (Journeysof TheZoo). swak50 at hotmail dot com

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  77. Journeys of The ZooMarch 2, 2012 at 7:49 PM

    If I had more time in my day I'd sew!
    swak50 at hotmail dot com

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  78. lillybethMarch 3, 2012 at 5:04 AM

    I'm a new fan and liked you on facebook;o)

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  79. UnknownMarch 3, 2012 at 11:20 AM

    Followed on Twitter as LizDay_CI, tweeted about the giveaway, liked on Facebook as Liz Day. More to come just running out the door! Good luck with your new site! It look great.

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  80. ShaniMarch 5, 2012 at 7:27 AM

    Liked hearts and home on FB as Shani Smet

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  81. ShaniMarch 5, 2012 at 7:44 AM

    Following Hearts and home on twitter as ButterfliesSky

    kiss_shani(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  82. ShaniMarch 5, 2012 at 7:46 AM

    This is my favourite item: http://shop.heartsandhome.com/product/bib-apron

    kiss_shani(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  83. ShaniMarch 5, 2012 at 8:37 AM

    I like mostly all the beautiful items from Hearts and home and also the design of the website

    kiss_shani(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  84. ShaniMarch 5, 2012 at 8:42 AM

    Home means a safe and warm place with family and loved ones.

    Kiss_shani(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  85. ShaniMarch 5, 2012 at 8:45 AM

    If I had more free time then I'd love to spend my time creating Jewellery, open an online store on Etsy.


    kiss_shani(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  86. LyndMarch 5, 2012 at 12:45 PM

    I like Hearts and Home on fb: Linda Gr

    natasa-(at)freemail(dot)com

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  87. LyndMarch 5, 2012 at 12:54 PM

    The home is very important for me, the place where I find the peace.

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  88. Jessica BarstMarch 6, 2012 at 10:51 AM

    Wow everyone! Thank you all so very much for your participation in this giveaway! The lucky winner has been chosen at random. Congratulations Selma Malicevic: you will be receiving this cute sewing pattern from Lila Tueller Designs on behalf of Hearts and Home!

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