I’ve been tip-toeing through the wonderful world of blog giveaways and contests, but mostly on one of my other blogs. Truth be told, that’s what this blog was originally intended for, but then I ended up making this my “anything goes” blog. But, when I came across the Fairy Blog Mother, I had to post about her and her site here. Why??? Because I’m pretty sure she and I were related in a former life.

Anyway, this is about one of the giveaways she’s got going on at her blog right now. Our Fairy Blog Mother, aka Annette, is going to give one of her lucky readers a gorgeous Crystal T-Shirt of their choice from Sparkle Plenty. I went over to check out the site and they’ve got some of the most beautiful t-shirt and tank tops I’ve seen. They create beautiful appliques with Swarovski crystals for all kinds of shirts. They also make jewelry and temporary tatoos with the crystals. I totally fell in love.

The giveaway is for the crystal t-shirt of the winners choosing, but I’d have to go with the one found on Annette’s site. Being a Boy Scout leader, I’ve got a thing for the Fleur de Lis motif. That and it’s always reminded me of the Three Musketeers (the one with Kiefer Sutherland in it…LOL). So, in the off chance that I might actually win this contest, I’m going for that t-shirt. But, giveaway aside, you have to go check out Annette’s blog. I laughed til my sides hurt. I’m going to do a full write up about her blog at a later date, but I had to get over here and tell you about this awesome giveaway. So what are you waiting for, get over there and get signed up. Or, just sit back and wait until sometime after the 26th of Feb (end of the giveaway) when I can post pics of myself wearing this way cool t-shirt. You’ll be so jealous. LOLOLOL

I’m a sucker for anything antique-ish. What I mean is that I love those old pictures from the 18th and 19th centuries. I also love seeing those pictures set against different backgrounds. Not just because I’m an antique freak, but because it reminds me of those cool animations that used to come in between clips on the old Monty Python Flying Circus shows.

I found the coolest site in the form of The Gathering Nest. Site owner, Debby Harriettha, creates some of the most beautiful postcards I’ve ever seen. She combines patterns, pictures, and textures together and takes her work beyond that of mere postcards, but works of antiqued art. They’re absolutely gorgeous.

This Libat postcard is the creation and sole property of Debby Henriettha and The Gathering Nest. This image is used with permission from the owner and may not be reproduced without the owners expressed permission.

I can’t post any pictures at this time, but have requested permission to do so. I’m hoping to hear from Deb soon, and if allowed, I’ll post one of the post cards she’s produced.
UPDATE—I’ve received permission from Deb to use one of her pics.  Thanks Deb, I really appreciate this.

I invite you to run over and check out her site. And if you hurry, you can get in on her current giveaway which will run through the 19th of Feb. Winner will be chosen on the 20th. And no, I don’t get another chance of winning by posting this review, I’m only doing this because I think the site is so cool.

If you have a thing for the nostalgic look, you’ve got to check out The Gathering Nest. This site oozes class, beauty, and bit of the odd. I was totally at home. LOL