Sunday, March 14, 2010

After the Storm....and a Giveaway for my 100th Post

It's been awhile since I've posted...we've had alot going on this past month.  I was saving my 100th post for some great news and my "100th Post Giveaway", but life doesn't always turn out as expected.  It somehow feels appropriate that yesterday our area was in the midst of another Nor'Easter (this one with higher temps and rain instead of snow) - the turmoil and craziness mirroring our lives these past few weeks - only to wake up this morning to calmer winds, rains, and seas, which seemed to bring with it the answer to our personal situation.  While the down electric lines, trees, and fences, need repairing - so do we, but we know the sun will be out on Tuesday. :-)

We took a walk up to the Ocean.  The waves are huge and of course, there are some crazy surfers out in the 36-degree water.  Some pics that do not do justice to the waves.....

I do have some things to be happy about - we got two quilt orders, two light blanket sales, and a lovely Estyer bought one of my favorite button bags.  I also finished Mr. Olive's tee-shirt quilt - he has it on our bed. 

GIVEAWAY:  Since my blog one-year anniversary was earlier this year and I didn't have my act together for a giveaway...I thought the 100th post would also be a good time.  I'm going to give away my little "Red Baron" handbag, as seen in my shop, but the button is GOLD on the giveaway bag.  To enter is simple:

** Follow my blog and make a comment.......to get a second entry:
** Go to my Etsy shop Olive Street Studio and tell me your favorite item.

Please leave a separate comment for each entry.  All entries received by noontime on Sunday, March 21st will be valid for the random selection.  Winner will be chosen Sunday night.  

Have a good week.....



Posted by OliveStreetStudio at 2:42 PM

25 comments:

  1. AloquinMarch 14, 2010 at 3:02 PM

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  2. AloquinMarch 14, 2010 at 3:05 PM

    Waves are beautiful, and so is the awesome bag!

    Thanks for entering me!!! I'm following your blog.

    tracksaloquin@yahoo.com

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  3. AloquinMarch 14, 2010 at 3:12 PM

    Sorry for the double post above, the internet connection was acting wonky... for my official "second" entry, I am writing you about my fave item from your shop...

    The Cabin Fever Quilt!

    tracksaloquin@yahoo.com

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  4. Piratingthechick (Katia)March 14, 2010 at 4:10 PM

    Followed :)

    And my favorite of your items is definitely the adorable bag I bought! :D

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  5. CharleneMarch 14, 2010 at 4:10 PM

    I love that quilt! My teenage son has been pulling together shirts from his younger years to do much the same.

    Following you ;)

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  6. CharleneMarch 14, 2010 at 4:13 PM

    I think the Ocean Waters Quilt is my favorite item in you shop! So beautiful...

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  7. The RamblerMarch 14, 2010 at 7:46 PM

    There are 2 places I want to buy from on Etsy. YOU are one of them. I need to get MY crap together, save the extra spending money cause you have more than a zillion things I want. (le sigh, if only I could be filthy rich)

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  8. The RamblerMarch 14, 2010 at 7:52 PM

    Oh yah. I totally LOVE that Tee quilt. Saw one of one of my comedy sitcoms...the wife sewed him the quilt in lieu of keeping all these old shirts around that didn't quite fit his belly anymore :)

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  9. Ramblin MamaMarch 14, 2010 at 7:55 PM

    Well, I already follow your blog, so does that count as an entry anyway? (I'll leave a separate comment about my favorite item just in case it does!) Incidentally, love your hubby's quilt. I'm sure it means a lot to him.

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  10. Ramblin MamaMarch 14, 2010 at 7:56 PM

    And now for my favorite item - I had trouble choosing but I think I'll go with the Let's Be Girly Quilt. I think the colors are wonderful in it and I just love the feel of the chenille pieces.

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  11. wMarch 14, 2010 at 8:42 PM

    oh this is exciting. i am so gonna win this. i just added myself as a follower. which is weird. because i thought i was already following you.

    ah. the things we discover.

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  12. wMarch 14, 2010 at 8:43 PM

    i love the chenille owl. seriously. love it. also. i shall refrain from making a "hoot" joke. it's better this way.

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  13. VanessaMarch 14, 2010 at 10:31 PM

    I LOVE the Hippie Chick sundress! Adorable! I don't know how I didn't know you made dresses!!!

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  14. VanessaMarch 14, 2010 at 10:31 PM

    Congrats on 100 posts! :-) I'm a follower!

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  15. IlenaMarch 15, 2010 at 5:48 AM

    Oh I love your shop, so many sweet things. Those chenille bears make me smile every time ~ so sweet!

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  16. IlenaMarch 15, 2010 at 5:48 AM

    Had a bit of blog hiatus myself ~ glad to see I didn't miss out! I've been following you for a while and oh so glad. Going to post today. Life is crazy I tell you ~ sometimes reminds me of these waves.

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  17. Jessica N.March 15, 2010 at 6:59 AM

    I always love your blog and pictures! I would love love love to win this bag! I'd do a happy dance...seriously. :)

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  18. CristinMarch 15, 2010 at 7:06 AM

    LOVE that bag :o) and of course I follow your blog!

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  19. CristinMarch 15, 2010 at 7:08 AM

    And my favorite item in your shop is the Chinnelle Owl - too cute!

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  20. LunaMoonbeamMarch 15, 2010 at 7:10 AM

    I'm a follower! Such a lovely bag...and wasn't that storm INSANE. I had to go out driving in it. Here, where we live, there was just WATER. Loads of it. The lake in the back of the house rose above the bulkhead wall, and swallowed the bottom of our swing set. CRAZY. However, an hour to the south of us? HUGE trees down, everywhere. The highway was blocked, cars were crushed. Absolutely insane.

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  21. HollyMarch 15, 2010 at 11:02 AM

    I'm so glad to hear that things are calming down a bit in your area. Your husband's quilt turned out so well! I love the way the squares are different sizes- it creates a very interesting collaged look. Also, thanks for telling me about your giveaway! I wouldn't miss it for the world. Congrats on your 100th post!

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  22. HollyMarch 15, 2010 at 11:05 AM

    My favorite item from your shop is the lemon lime button bag, although I'm a big fan of all the totes you make. I also love the pandas. ;-)

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  23. The RamblerMarch 16, 2010 at 4:06 PM

    I am so computer dum dum that I had a blog designer to everything for me. :)

    But theres this super awesome person Sneaky Momma on my blogroll thing that has tutorials for bloggers.

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  24. Just Be HappyMarch 21, 2010 at 9:02 AM

    Thank you for giving me the opportunity to participate in your giveaway, I am crossing my fingers (both hands!) and I am trying to cross my toes to see if it makes me the lucky winner! I so want to win that bag!!!

    My favorite item from your shop is OCEAN WATERS Quilt, but it was so hard to pick one... I would love to get Lucas one of the chenille bears, they look so adorable!

    Thank you for visiting my blog, I certainly appreciate it.

    Have a wonderful weekend and enjoy Spring!

    :O) Alessandra

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  25. OliveStreetStudioMarch 21, 2010 at 2:32 PM

    OK Entrants!! I deleted the first from Alonquin bc it was a duplicate....and of the 23 entrys left, #22 is a separate comment from Rambler - so Just Be Happy will slide into spot #22....I'm going to put 22 entries into the random number generator....good luck!

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