Doesn't that name just invoke thoughts of a French chateau filled with antiques and surrounded by meandering gardens!?!
It does for me.
Probably because I know Lidy the owner of French Garden House and her home does have a lovely garden and is filled with beauty! And it does one better than a French chateau... her place is just a hop skip and a jump from the California coast!!
Lidy is an amazing woman with impeccable style and a flare for decorating. She is a natural host and her home is not just beautiful, it's cozy!
I met Lidy at the same time I met (Karen and Andrea) and she is the one who introduced me to this whole blogging world. She had me over to her beautiful home for tea and we set up my blog. She patiently answered my questions like " How do I go on other people's blogs?" "How do I leave a comment?" REALLY! I was pathetic, but left with the promise that if I just dove right in I would love blogging.
She was right!
Lidy has graciously offered to host our next Birthday Bash Giveaway! Our next winner will receive a Luxurious FAUX Mink Couture Baby Jacket directly from the French Garden House Les Petits Boutique. The Jacket comes in sizes 6-12 months and 12-24 months in Cream and 12-24 months in Chocolate. Perfect for the upcoming winter chill or for the glamorous baby's Halloween costume!
Main entry (mandatory): Check out one of the 12 French Garden House boutiques then come back to this post and leave a comment telling us one of your favorite things.
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You must do the main entry!!! (I'll take you out of the contest if that isn't done, no matter how many extra entries you do!!)In addition to the main entry you can get loads of extra entries if you...
~Follow the French Garden House Blog or let me know you already do (3 entries)
~Subscribe to the French Garden House RSS feed, in their header (3 entries)
~Follow French Garden House on twitter here! Or let me know you already do. Leave your Twitter ID in the comment. (2 entries)
~Tweet about the giveaway, can be done daily. Copy and paste this for the tweet: "Win a Luxurious Mink Couture Baby Jacket @elislids Birthday Bash hosted by @frenchgarden here http://bit.ly/2j0qTP" If you don't have twitter you can FB for this one. (2 entries per day)
~Visit one of the other French Garden House boutiques (as in a different one from your main entry) and let us know another item that you are in love with. (1 entry)
~Add the "Eli's Lids Giveaway" button in our sidebar to your blog or let me know you already did (2 entries per blog)~Follow the Eli's Lids blog (2 entries)
~Follow Eli's Lids on Twitter, leave your Twitter ID in the comment or let me know you already do (1 entry)
For every extra entry, be sure to leave a separate comment on this post! i.e. If you add our giveaway button to your blog leave 2 separate comments.
***Giveaway open one week! Ends Monday October 5th 9:00pm PST***
Now meet, Lidy, one of my favorite blogging friends...
Tell us a bit about your family…
I married my European boyfriend when I just turned 19, that was 35 years ago! {He just gets nicer as the years go by.} We have two daughters, one son in law and the most adorable grandbaby. We live near the Beach in Southern California, where the weather is mostly perfect.
What will readers find when they visit the French Garden House blog?
I try to combine all the things I love on my blog. I happily write about the antiques I love and sell, going to flea markets,our garden, making a happy home, recipes,
pretty much a blend of anything and everything! Since it's also the blog for my shop French Garden House, I also highlight what's new at the shop, and give tips on how to buy vintage and antique.
Your home is filled with beauty! 3 tips for our homes...
1. More than anything, the thing that makes a home beautiful is the love that fills it. It doesn't really matter what your style is, or how much money you can spend, your home should make everyone inside of it feel comfortable and hugged. It doesn't take a huge amount of time to arrange a few things in a charming way, light a candle, fill a bowl with apples to make it "HOME"
2. Make your home personal, put your family's stamp on it! When we moved into this house, our family choose a scripture to paint over our doorway. After much debate, we chose: With God All Things Are Possible Matthew 19:26. I wanted that to be the last thing any of us saw before we headed out to the outside world.
3. Use seasonal decorations. Right now I love bowls of Apples, and Pears as centerpieces. {Not just pretty, a handy and healthy snack too} Cut a few flowers, and put them in a little vase. I have had wonderful "floral arrangements" that were just a few branches from the garden. Anytime you bring nature into your home, it's a treat. That's really what bringing beauty into your home is, isn't it? To take just a little time to bring beauty inside of your home.
Your two favorite items for sale?
I really can't choose two. I only sell what I love, so I love all of them! I have a weakness for anything Victorian, especially Children's clothes, shoes and toys.
I love French Antiques, from furniture to Porcelain Tea Cups. I love antique books, I love gardening pots, you get the idea. I love all of them. {sorry!}
What inspires you?
I get inspiration from so many things. I am very visual, so my inspiration usually comes from something I see. Artists and Designers inspire me. Our garden inspires me, Antiques and their untold stories of the past inspire me. Other women I know {like you!} who have their own business and are holding firmly to their dream while still being wives and mothers inspire me.
Now meet, Lidy, one of my favorite blogging friends...
Tell us a bit about your family…
I married my European boyfriend when I just turned 19, that was 35 years ago! {He just gets nicer as the years go by.} We have two daughters, one son in law and the most adorable grandbaby. We live near the Beach in Southern California, where the weather is mostly perfect.
What will readers find when they visit the French Garden House blog?
I try to combine all the things I love on my blog. I happily write about the antiques I love and sell, going to flea markets,our garden, making a happy home, recipes,
pretty much a blend of anything and everything! Since it's also the blog for my shop French Garden House, I also highlight what's new at the shop, and give tips on how to buy vintage and antique.
Your home is filled with beauty! 3 tips for our homes...
1. More than anything, the thing that makes a home beautiful is the love that fills it. It doesn't really matter what your style is, or how much money you can spend, your home should make everyone inside of it feel comfortable and hugged. It doesn't take a huge amount of time to arrange a few things in a charming way, light a candle, fill a bowl with apples to make it "HOME"
2. Make your home personal, put your family's stamp on it! When we moved into this house, our family choose a scripture to paint over our doorway. After much debate, we chose: With God All Things Are Possible Matthew 19:26. I wanted that to be the last thing any of us saw before we headed out to the outside world.
3. Use seasonal decorations. Right now I love bowls of Apples, and Pears as centerpieces. {Not just pretty, a handy and healthy snack too} Cut a few flowers, and put them in a little vase. I have had wonderful "floral arrangements" that were just a few branches from the garden. Anytime you bring nature into your home, it's a treat. That's really what bringing beauty into your home is, isn't it? To take just a little time to bring beauty inside of your home.
Your two favorite items for sale?
I really can't choose two. I only sell what I love, so I love all of them! I have a weakness for anything Victorian, especially Children's clothes, shoes and toys.
I love French Antiques, from furniture to Porcelain Tea Cups. I love antique books, I love gardening pots, you get the idea. I love all of them. {sorry!}
What inspires you?
I get inspiration from so many things. I am very visual, so my inspiration usually comes from something I see. Artists and Designers inspire me. Our garden inspires me, Antiques and their untold stories of the past inspire me. Other women I know {like you!} who have their own business and are holding firmly to their dream while still being wives and mothers inspire me.
Don't forget to enter all our current Birthday Bash giveaways...
...vintage inspired cake plates from Suzie Says here! Ends 9/29
...designer Labor and Delivery Gown by B.Y.O.G. here! Ends 10/2
See the full list of giveaways coming the next 2 months here!
193 comments:
I love this post! I love love love the idea of decorating with a simple bowl and fresh fruit. I just came home from Home Goods and I saw the most beautiful bowl. I almost bought it but kept thinking what could I put in it? Now I know. Thank you ! Love it!
I am in love with the beautiful pink and white rose wreath! just gorgeous!
You are having awesome giveaways!! I love all the crystal light bulb covers and chandeliers! I'm a sucker for anything crystal.
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I follow you!
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I follow you #2
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I now subscribe to French Garden House! #1
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I now subscribe to French Garden House! #2
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I now subscribe to French Garden House! #3
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I also LOVE the vintage babys first 5 years book! Matches my teal nursery!
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I would have this look in my home if I can convince the boys that everything isn't either a basketball, a sword, or for target practice. ;)
I follow French Garden House on Twitter #2
I just added myself as a follower of the blog @LittleFrenchGardenHouse blogspot #3
I just added Eli's Lids to my twitter peeps that I follow #1
My favorite item at the French Garden House ( so many I love )
Is the Vintage Lavender Purple Pressed Glass Sherbert Set!
Just tweeted your tweet about the giveaway :)
How precious! Everything is so pretty!
I follow French Garden House on Facebook...after visiting France, I feel connected - LOVE all things Francais!!
Love Eli's lids - my grandson wears hats like non other!
Would so love to win the mink baby jacket for my sweet baby grandaughter! Love your blog!
Oh I love them all!! I am new to the sites and I've just spent a few hours easy, browsing. Love anything French, vintage or cottage looking.
Thanks for the giveaway opportunity!
Oh My! What a beautiful gift for a special baby in your giveaway. I have been a follower of French Garden House for awhile now. I love her shop...so many gorgeous things. One of my favorites? Has to be the furniture line--in particular the Louis XV chairs...have to have one!
Cori
I am definitely signing up for this, and I know the perfect baby for it! :-)
I signed up to follow French Garden House blog.
I also love the antique child's quilt on the children's section of the website AND the adorable little feather wings among other cuteness I found there.
Thanks for the giveaway...
XO,
Sheila :-)
I sooo have French Grarden House in my 'Love to Follow' sidebar..
And I love the boutique... Can I just get one of EVERYTHING?? I really do love the Chocolate Mink Coat though... would soooo be perfect for my little babe this winter....
from 12 French Garden House boutiques I really love the French Fleur de Lis Long Charm Necklace
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I also love the Antique Hubley Flower Basket Roses Door Knocker 13 from 12 French Garden House boutiques
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My favorite item from the Les Petits boutique is the Vintage Child's Small Size Quilt. It's absolutely divine!
I am a recent follower of the French Garden House blog and I love it already!
In the Chandeliers & Lighting boutique, I discovered the perfect mini shades for my 6-arm chandelier...LOVE the Hand Painted Metal Striped Gold Green French Country Sconce Shades. Beautiful!
I am NOW a subscriber to the Eli's lids blog.
I am NOW a fan of Eli's Lids on Facebook.
my favorite category -in the garden - favorite item - vintage roses of the world in color!!! (my last name is ROSE!) i love this site, i always have
Oh my gosh. I can already envision my little sweet pea in this coat. Too cute! the blue topaz silver spoon bracelet is absolutely breathtaking!
I really want the Vintage Ornate Gilt Setee Sofa... And this site is awesome!!
Following the French Garden House blog! (more fun stuff to read!)
Beautiful post!
Ilove Vintage English Aqua Floral Display Storage Cannister Set
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haha...I'm still interested in the "FAUX" mink coat!
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I really love the Paris Gold Leaf Chandelier!!! LOVE IT
I love this bookmark!
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I follow French G. House!
what a neat giveaway
I already follow French Garden House and love it! however on my recent visit to lidy's shop I fell in love with the simple and afordable pink velvet book mark. My books would feel so pretty holding this.
Hi!
Delighted to have found your lovely blog...I'll be back for sure!
Please enter me into this dear little giveaway! ADORABLE....I'm re-doing my den right now and loved the black wire letter baskets! I just may have to order them.
Blessings,
Spencer
I like the Vintage Shabby Chic Crystal Flush Mount Chandelier.
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http://www.frenchgardenhouse.com/catalog.php?item=1837 the roary is pretty
Love the jeweled business card case!
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I love the Missy bear and puppy!
I follow you on twitter
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One of my favorite things is the Dresden Star Glass Angel Child Holiday Ornament!
I adore the Cleopatra and Anthony dolls found in Les Petits.
I also like the 19th Century French Haviland rose plate found in Shabby Vintage Chic.
I like the first five years baby book
I like the vintage french cafe au lait bowl.
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I love missy bear and puppy. thanks for the giveaway!
I love the Vintage Ornate Gilt Settee Sofa. =)
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Love the Antique French Silk & Satin Quilted Bebe Jacket!
Now following @frenchgardenhouse on Twitter (@EcoBlogz)
Following ElisLids on Twitter (@EcoBlogz)
I love the English Blue Banded Bowl!
The Dishes. I have a whole set from my mom.
I absolutly love the faux jacket it wuould be great for our wyoming winters!
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I absolutly love the faux jacket it wuould be great for our wyoming winters!
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What a beautiful little jacket for a special loved one!
From the cottage collection I love the European Striped Tablecloth with Rose Embroidery Emblem.
This is an absolutely stupendous giveaway! everything in the collections are so beautiful that you are spoiled for choice.
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I love the babies first five years since I just had a little girl this summer
Vintage Cranberry Pink Glass Coupe Chandelier
$850.00 I love this so much I might just buy it for myself!
What a cool store - love, love, love the Shabby Wooden DREAM Letters
i love the Vintage Gilt Wood Carved Console with Mirror.
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OK the Vintage English Aqua Floral Display Storage Cannister Set is awesome!! Thanks for the chance.
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Wow! I'm in love with a lot of their items, but especially the Soft Cream Fur Baby Lamb Coat.
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I love the
Shabby Cotton Chambray Antique Floral Rose Pillow !!
I follow lidy on twitter!
And I also subscribe to her blog feed!
my twitter id is andreatarling
really liked this: White Linen Queen Ruffled Pink Monogrammed Duvet Cover
I really like the French Café au Lait Bowl Le Fleur Blue.
Ok so yup Im retarded.. I now 'get' the whole multiple entry thing... I follow french garden house#2
I follow french garden house#3
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I like the enamel trivets
I'm an Eli's Lids FB fan
and a Twitter follower @myfreshpicks
I also follow French Garden House on twitter. @myfreshpicks
I'm also in love with this chandelier: Vintage Cranberry Pink Glass Coupe Chandelier
I really liked Twigs Cast Iron Bird Display Stand Lrg. Rack this would look great in my house
At the Holiday boutique I liked the Petite Mignonette Victorian Angel Holiday Ornament
French Country Garden Lavender Wreath was a favorite at the Garden boutique.
I really love the Vintage Elements Religious Secrets Necklace! I want one!
I'll have a quiet word with hubby I think :P
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Thanks for the fantastic giveaway :)
i like the French Palais Royale Petite Brass Wall Clock.
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oohhhweee, this stuff is pretty! I really love the Paris Pink Chic Beaded Chandelier Light Bulb Cover!
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I love the Vintage Shabby Chic Crystal Flush Mount Chandelier!
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I follow FGH on Blogger!
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I would love to win the chocolate one in size 12 to 24 for my niece!
I love the Vintage Child's Kitty Apron, and all of the lovelyies in the petites section!
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Wow, they have so many beautiful things it is hard to choose, but I really like the Ivory Cream Feather Holiday Tree in Shabby Urn Lrg.
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I follow Eli's Lids on twitter
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I am already a fan on FB
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I follow French Garden House annedoggett
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Thanks for bringing this website to my attention. I loved the antique hand-painted R S porcelain pin tray in the Shabby Vintage chic Boutique category!
The garden decorations
I liked the Paris French Silver Rhinestone Charm Bracelet. thank you
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What a gorgeous jacket! I also really like the Vintage Child's Small Size Quilt.
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I also like the Luxury MAISON Organic Soy Candle Autumn 2009.
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the rose wreath is very cute
The Luxurious Mink Couture Baby Booties would go perfect with the jacket in the giveaway. They're darling.
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Such lovelies!! My! I love, and I do mean love, the Vintage 1940's Child's Bed Cover Scotties. I'm a 40's gal at heart.
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I follow the French Garden House Blog, oh yes I do!
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I follow frenchgarden on Twitter.
I'm SeeryusMama.
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Another item I also love is the Vintage French Style Louis XV Cream Daybed. It would look so pretty in the guest bedroom. All their furniture is beautiful.
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What a beautiful shop! I love the Vintage French Square Cut Perfume Bottle! It would be gorgeous on my vanity! Thanks!
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I love the Vintage Elements™ Lettre d'Amour Bird Necklace
Vintage Amethyst Lavender Purple Pressed Glass Sherbet Set 4
OMG! I Love the jeweled business card case!!
Its just what I need!!
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I loved the Baby Lamb Coat. Too cute!
i love theVintage Battenberg Lace Christening Gown
Soft Cream Fur Baby Lamb Coat soooooo cuteeeeee i would like chocolate 12-24mo please!!!! this is just adorable as well
I like the Bistro St. Germain Cafe au Lait Bowl Set 4!
European Striped Tablecloth with Rose Embroidery Emblem :)
I like the rustic country salt pot. So many lovely things! Ill be visiting if just to look.
Thank you :)
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