4.09.2009

the garden party.......

The friends have been invited...............










the handmade pom poms hung....











hung in style no less.....











the table set.............







the garden daybed made up.......








cupcakes put out for the children.........








patisseries from the French bakery set out....










the guests arrive and make themselves comfortable....











the wine is poured, the fresh strawberry water chilled, the conversation is giddy....












What a lovely garden party, I am so happy you came over to help celebrate my 200th post!








What could be more fun than a garden party in my yard...... How about a garden party in your yard?




What if you had a $200 gift card to my favorite little shop... Anthro, so that you could get a cute outfit for the garden party, or to dress up your own table for your very own garden party? Would you like that?




In celebration of my 200th post, and my sincere appreciation for you... my lovely readers, just leave a comment to win. If you want to post about the garden party giveaway, you will be added not once, but twice to the pot.








If you are new reader of my blog, I also have up for grabs a $150 shopping spree to my shop.................just leave a comment that you are a new reader, and just add yourself to my followers list. If you want to blog about the giveaway as well, then I will add your name again to the pot.






Have a lovely, wonderful weekend my friends!



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Unknown said...

Hi, I found my way here from Nester's blog. What a cute idea, a garden party. I added my name to your followers and would love to be entered in both the giveaways. Now I'm off to check out your other posts. Thanks

Anonymous said...

Hi, New reader, and i love your style,will be in my favorites.

kathemc(at)gmail(dot)com said...

Wow, what a wonderful prize! If I win, I promise to buy a cute dress and throw a garden party of my own, toasting to your 200 posts!

Jen said...

YAH!!! I'm new to your blog and would LOVE and feel HONORED to win!! What a wonderful site!! LOVE IT!! Congrats on making it to your 200+ post!! ~Jen

Anonymous said...

Great Garden Party...
Generous Giveaway...
Beautiful Blog...
Count Me In!
Leslie

Thoughtfully Blended Hearts said...

Hi, I just found out about your blog at "Nesting Place" so I'm a new fan and your garden party looked like it was divine...I'll be following you now...

Debbie - StudioBeeCreations said...

whoooowhoooo...I am a new reader....found you thru bienvenue..and have added you to my Google Reader!...Thanks for inviting me to the party...what a loverly gifty.....creative blessings, Debbie/StudioBeeCreations!...CONGRATULATIONS on #200!!!

L. said...

Love your blog...I'm a new reader. Just popped over from the nesting place. I'll be back!

Jen said...

I'm a new reader! Cute garden party...very inspirational!

Lindsey said...

Just started following your Blog! It looks lovely, I can't wait to check out some of the older posts. ;) Happy 200th! I'd love to win the Anthro gift certificate - what a dream! My favorite store aside from Goodwill. ;) Heh.

Nichole said...

What a wonderful giveaway! Thank you!

Sarah said...

Hi There! I'm also a new reader and will be following you now. I love your blog and I'd love to enter a wonderful contest for Anthro and your shop. So generous! Happy Easter!
spondah(at)aol(dot)com

MaryAZ said...

Hello! Found you today from Nesting Place! I made those "poofs" in red white & light blue for my little boy's Dr. Seuss birthday party & hung them from the ceiling! What a hit! Adding you to my blog list!

Melissa/Piney Rose said...

Oh goodie! I love a giveaway...and I'm a new reader, will add to your followers and post on my blog.

Kat said...

Hello! Another new reader here too! I would love to be entered in the drawing. Anthropologie makes my heart race!!!

Tiffany said...

It looks like something out of a magazine! Thank you for the inspiration.

Teresa McFayden said...

Well thanks for inviting me Kasey! Your Garden Party looks/looked so lovely. Congrats on your 200th post! Love you blog and your store!

4under3 said...

Wow!

When you and your friends party in the garden, you go all out.

I love it.

I just found you through....um...hold on, Nester!
I'm going to go add you and I'm also going to tweet about you. I'm a huge Anthro fan, and just got a new dish towel in the mail from them.

Tiff

truly blessed said...

I'm a new follwer to this fabulous blog of yours! What a lovely garden party (french pastries and paper flowers--ooohh la la!)and even lovlier giveaway! Thanks so much for the invite!

Emily said...

The pictures look so lovely! $200 to Anthropologie would be wonderful. Cheers!

Ali Holt said...

I would love a chance to win the gift card!!! :)

And, I am also a new reader ( and follow)! Thanks for the giveaway!!!

ali.holt@yahoo.com

Holly Mathis Interiors said...

you are awesome..congrats on 200! I have just recently started following and i am totally inspired..good luck with all of your projects!

Holly
www.hollymathisinteriors.com
ehmathis@gmail.com

VintageCrafter said...

Hi! I'm a new reader to your blog and would be thrilled to win your amazing giveaway!!! Please count me in:)
Carol

Ali Holt said...

I also blogged about your giveaway!

http://give-a-curds-n-ways.blogspot.com/

ali.holt@yahoo.com

Kim @ Forever Wherever said...

You have a beautiful blog! I'm a new reader and I'm subscribing. Congratulations!

~Kim

J.J. said...

I would love to be entered! How fun! Nice photos of the garden party!

J.J. said...

Oh yea...I am a new reader too!!!!!


And a new follower :)

Kinzie Sue said...

Love you blog. I have been browsing it for a while to get a feel- I LOVE your style. I became a follower and will definately be frequenting your blog. Thanks for this chance to win, did I mention I love Anthro too! Congrats on #200!!

nikkicrumpet said...

Wow what a beautiful garden party, beautiful blog, and a lovely giveaway! I'm a new reader and would love a chance to win. Thanks for having such a wonderful prize!

nikkicrumpet said...

I am now a follower...thanks again for the chance to win!

Missy and David Vadasy said...

Hello! I am newer to your blog and love love love it. Congratulations on 200 posts....here is to 200 more! Thank you for delighting us with your creativity, charm and love! You make my day a better one for sure.

XO smoochies
Missy V

Anonymous said...

Hi, I'm a new reader and have been to your shop several times. I love your items and check to see what's new everytime I receive an e-mail from you. Please enter me into your drawing and please stop by my blog and sign up for my giveaway for my 100th post. Just go down a couple posts and leave a comment.

Thanks so much.

Sandi (Meme) said...

As a new reader, thanks so much for the inspiration! I'd love to have a garden party, and can't wait to look at your shop and see what I can buy! Happy Easter!

Laura said...

Oh, my gosh, Anthropologie is the love of my life. Crossing my fingers!!

Nikki said...

Hi! I am a new visitor and I love the look of your blog. Please enter me in your contest. I've already bookmarked you on my computer!

Anonymous said...

I would love to win... almost as much as i love your blog :)
Karise

Randi~Dukes and Duchesses said...

What a great blog - I love the vintage feel to your photos! I'm a new reader and would love to be entered in your giveaway.

Lisa said...

What a fantastic giveaway! I would LOVE to win...as much as I love your blog...and delightful music :) Thanks for putting some of your world out here for us to share in!

selah said...

I am a new reader! Congratulations on your 200th post! Your garden party looks like fun...especially the cupcakes! :)

Kathleen W. said...

I came over from the Nester, so I'm a new reader but I love what I see! What a fabulous garden party, and I love your photography.

lise said...

Hello! I Love your site, photos and MUSIC! How wonderful your garden party looks (wish I could be there - maybe in spirit) I love anthro too (except when they sell out of favorites!)
I love your store too.
Have a Beautiful Easter!
Lise

Unknown said...

Just stumbled on your blog and have enjoyed it so far. Can't wait to look around more!

Small House said...

Found your blog through Domestic Fashioniesta. So fun to be here!

I'm also now a new follower, and I'll comment about your giveaway tomorrow when I add a new post.

Thank you for such a lovely giveaway.
Have a great day.
Sandra

Lora Lynn @ Vitafamiliae said...

I just bought myself an early mother's day gift from anthropologie, but I've no doubt I could spend more there!

Betsy said...

i am also a new reader!! would LOVE a chance to enter your giveaway!!!

Katy said...

Forgot to do so last night but just wrote about your giveaway in my blog! Add me in again :0) And hope you have a Happy Easter. Blessings, Katy

Anonymous said...

Hi, new reader here...Great idea for the garden party and what a wonderful giveaway!! Thanks~

Karol said...

How beautiful. The decor AND your friends. Friends are the best part of any party.

Love your blog.

Karol :0)

Southern Gal said...

I'm new here. From Nesting Place's blog. I can't wait to have the time to browse your blog.

I will add my name to your follower's list.

Thanks.

shanna said...

How fun and inspiring! I'd love to be a guest at that kind of party. :)

Kristen said...

What a Beautiful Garden Party with friends! :)

I would LOVE to win one of your gift cards from Anthropologie or your shop! I am a new reader and follower! :)

Jen said...

I am a new reader and love the idea of a garden party!!

Biteofpunkinpie said...

i can't think of a sweeter more generous giveaway! your photos are beautiful and inspiring!

...here's hoping!

Sallie said...

I am a new reader to your blog!

Love your garden daybed....
and LOVE Anthropologie!

newbymama said...

I love the playlist and your blog. So glad I came across it!

DEBIJOT said...

Congrats. What a great party.

Kel said...

i'm certainly new to your blog,well new to the 'blogworld' actually. i cant get enough of it, its like a glass of lemonade with bits of strawberries, served in one of those glasses with the delicate etching on it- with the good crushed ice, and of course a straw- refreshing and hits the spot like nothin else. thanks for putting so much of yourself into it all.

Amber said...

What a fabulous giveaway! And your garden party looked wonderfully fun, beautiful and like sweet memories were made!

michelleb said...

Thank you for such a lovely blog. I've enjoyed everything I've had time to read. I'll be back again soon!

Michelle B

Shell said...

I'm a new reader...love Anthro...love your blog!

Cheryl @ a pretty cool life. said...

Hello! I'm a new reader and would love to win!

danna said...

Hello! I came across your beautiful blog tonight! It is truly divine! I'd love to be added to the giveaway! Danna

danna said...

Hello! I came across your beautiful blog tonight! It is truly divine! I'd love to be added to the giveaway! Danna

Pamela said...

What an adorable idea! I just love it and love your blog! Thanx for a great way to spend my mommy time. I would loved to be entered in your contest! Thanx a bunch!

MJ said...

I am a new reader -- your site is lovely.

What a generous give-away. Congratulations on 200 posts!

Nepperess said...

I'm a first time visitor and would love to be entered! Thank you!

Unknown said...

I am a new reader!! :) I heart anthropologie

mrs.saraneufeld at gmail dot com

Rue said...

Hi Kasey :)

I don't have a chance in ... well, not a chance (LOL), but throw my name in too.

Congratulations on your 200th post and Happy Easter!

xoxo,
rue

Melanie said...

Hello & thanks for sharing such a lovely garden party! It looks wonderful! I do hope to try it sometime. I am a new blog reader/follower & look forward to getting to know you. Found you through The Nester's blog...thanks so much!

Heather said...

I want to win the giftcard! Love your blog, found it recently and read every update! Thanks!

Jennifer said...

Hello, I too am new to your blog (found you through Nester today!). What a wonderful blog you have full of goodies! Love the idea of the garden party! Hoping to win your giveaway~Jennifer =)

Kathaleen said...

A free gift. Just like Easter. Happy Day!

Mom-entarily Out of Order said...

Beautiful images; I'm inspired. I only wish I could actually plan a garden party but the uncertainty of rain always looms in the PNW!

New reader, my first comment too. Lovely blog!

☂niki. said...

what a lovely blog you have. i found it through domestic bliss. i'm in love with your garden party. so chic!

Anonymous said...

Just gorgeous! New reader now hooked!

Marika said...

New reader and Anthro is also my favorite store!!!

Jenni said...

I just had the best time browsing all through your site and blog... came over from the Nester - love your little place on the web!

Recycled Rita said...

I love your little blog...so fun!
I would love to win this prize too! Anthro is my favorite store and after stopping by yours, I know I could easily have fun there too! Happy Easter! karen...
recycledrita.blogspot.com

Dana V said...

love the garden party!

first timer here!

Joy said...

Writing post #200 is quite a milestone. Hooray for you!!!
And what a wonderful way to celebrate. Thanks for being so generous with your talent and your giveaway prize!

Southern Fried Gal said...

Hello! Stopping over from Nesting Place and so glad I did! Looks like a fun party! I am also new to your site.

Melissa D at DropTheBabyWeight.com said...

Since I'm more than a bit pregnant I think I could use a little AnthroP pick-me-up.... Love your site!

Cindi said...

As if I need another blog to stalk...er I mean follow! I found you via Jen/Santuary Arts and I signed up to follow....in fact, it's the first time I officially followed a blog but yours is just too delicious not to!

Happy Easter!

Marie said...

new to your blog, loved your garden party idea! This would be perfect for a sunny spring afternoon.

Catherine said...

What a beautiful garden party! I'm new here :)

csmastroianni at gmail.com

Theresa N. said...

Wonderful party!! Thank you.
I'm a new reader.
Theresa n
weceno(At)yahoo(dot)com

marie said...

I have enjoyed my first visit on your blog ~ and I really appreciate the chance to be entered into your contest. Thank you so much!

Also I love your boutique ~ so many pretty things. I especially like the good morning sunshine bird dish! So sweet.

Ashleigh said...

I'm also a new reader and am so glad i stumbled upon your blog (and not just for the apropos anthropologie giveaway either :) )

I really really like your photography too-how long have you been taking pictures?

Stacey said...

Hi there! I've been reading your blog for a few weeks now. I would love to be entered in your drawing. I will definitely post about it! Congratulations on your 200th post!

LaurenS said...

Hi
I am a new reader and I would love to win. My clothes look like rags these days.

pinkveganmiso(at)yahoo(dot)com

ErinLMay said...

Strawberry water...yummmma! New reader here and I love what I see. Your style (of writing and otherwise) inspires, thanks for allowing us a peek!

Kristen M. said...

I am a new reader. Thank you for the opportunity to be entered in your giveaway.

Anonymous said...

I love your blog!

TheSuiteLife said...

Hey Kasey! So glad the new addition and I made it home from the hospital safely and on time to read this post. What a fabulous give away! Check back to my blog soon for pics of Gianna "Gigi" Gabrielle, our newest addition!

3 Including Me... said...

Congrats on your 200th Post... Im somewhat a new reader, though my sister tells me about your blog all the days! She is Rebecca Frame.. she just won a CD from you..
I would love to be entered in your giveaway if possible... also, am putting my self on as a new reader, and added my name!
Cheers!
The cupcakes... OH MY!!!!

DanielleH said...

I love your blog; I love Anthro; and I LOVE the idea of a garden party. We have a new baby in our family and I think a garden party baby shower is just what we need! Can you see me now in my cute Anthro outfit? Thanks!

SashaKay said...

Loved your garden party!
You are an awesome Inspirer!
I now too want to have a Garden Party!
I too Love antro! Its the bestest store in the world!
XoXo
Sasha K.

Carrie Hensley said...

Thank you for sharing your delightful party with us all! I am a new reader of your blog & excited to learn new things, such as making handmade pom poms.

Clean and Classic Interiors said...

Well I do believe you are throwing one of the best parties EVER!!! Congrats on your 200th blog and I wish you many, many more!

Patty said...

Oh - lovely! I love your blog and congrats on 200 posts!

Elizabeth said...

Love the blog...and what a giveaway! My birthday was April 9th and that would be a lovely b-day present!

Lisa Jane said...

i am so thrilled that i stumbled across your blog for the first time! the second i started looking through your photos and shop i was swept off my feet! thank you for sharing your lovely creativity and inspiring us bloggers/readers.

Karen Witte-Elkins said...

I am a new reader, and a very grateful reader at that. I love this blog and although I would LOVe to win the prize, I am feeling pretty excited at just having found this! Thank You for the opportunity!

www.karriannelkins.com

Unknown said...

kasey, it's just beautiful!! love everything! any chance you'll post instructions for those pom poms? they are lovely! i just visited the anthro website the other day.......a girl can dream :) thanks!!

CJ'SMOMMY*KIMBERLY said...

cONGRATS!!! New reader here and would love to win.

CJ'SMOMMY*KIMBERLY said...

cONGRATS!!! New reader here and would love to win.

Tumbleweed Trails said...

What a great garden party. That looks like so much fun and such an enjoyable way to spend a day. I am a new reader and have signed up to follow. It's a rainy day here, so looking at your pictures has me thinking Happy Spring and Sunshine Thoughts.

Jody

visionquest2020@msn.com

Anonymous said...

I am a new reader to your blog. I would love to win the giveaways and I would love to have a garden party if my yard looked like yours. Have added you to my favorites. Thank you.

Peggy

VINTAGE HOME lifestyle said...

Happy Easter Kasey...what a fun party just wish I had come sooner.

Congrats on your 200th post.
Hugs...
Cathleen

Liane said...

I arrived via domestic bliss today for the first time and I am in heaven !! You have created a lovely place to visit . Thank you and I would be thrilled to win win win .......

Unknown said...

Congrats on your 200th post! How exciting! That's quite the party you have going on here! I blog-hopped over here from Jen's blog! How fun! :)

City Chic Country Mouse said...

Oh you are so sweet, thank you for the lovely giveaway!

Aaron and Kira Adams said...

I am a new reader and would like to be entered in your giveaway~

Karyn said...

I'm a newbie! And I just love your blog. L.O.V.E. IT!! :)

Amanda said...

WHAT an ADORABLE blog! I am a new reader, as well, and signed up to follow you! Cute, whimsy, delightful! What a blessing it is to read a blog (and look through a shop, too...HELLO!) like yours. I've never won anything before, so this would be a thrill, that's for sure! Blessed day to you!

The Brennan Kids said...

I just ran across your blog and I love it! Congrats on your 200th post, very impressive!

Debb said...

Hello, I just found your blog and love it... So, I am a new follower.. please enter me for both contests... love your garden party... what a great idea... thanks debb

lace said...

This is one garden party I'd love to invited to. It's beautiful.

I'm a new reader.

Taylors said...

Found you from Domestic Bliss, therefore I am a new reader! Your blog is awesome and it would be amazing to win!! Love the simple things of life :)

Sarah said...

I find your blog from time to time, Such great ideas. I could really use some anthropologie right now.

Heather said...

Hello...beautiful garden party!! I'm new to your blog and Anthro happens to be my favorite store too. Please, oh please, pick me... :)

Lynn L. said...

I just found your blog and I would love to be entered in your fabulous giveaway! Thanks!

Jaime said...

I'm new too! I love Anthropologie. I would love to win!!

Laura said...

What a great giveaway! Happy 200th!

I am a new reader as well, so I hope you'll enter me in the other giveaway.

EandJandA said...

Hello! I'm a new reader on your blog and now, I'm a new fan! I'm adding you to my bookmarks...your garden party looked just divine!

Thanks for the fun giveaways!

xo Emily

ead755@msn.com

Ellen Olive said...

I am a new reader to your blog (found you through nesting place). I love it! I would also LOVE to be entered into the drawing! THANKS!!

- Ellen

Neverfinished said...

Hi~ I am a new reader, just stumbled upon your blog! WOW.. I love it!! I'm sure I'll be up all nite looking at stuff! Please enter me in your giveaways. Anthro is a great store! I wish I had one close, but online works too! Ok, i'm off to look at your the rest of your posts!
Brenda

Heather said...

Oh...how I must win this.....I must......Thank you!

J, T & Pika said...

What a lovely garden party! And what a fabulous and generous way to celebrate a 200th post! My goodness! Hope you have a wonderful day & I look forward to looking around your blog for other fabulous ideas! Blessings!

Lisa T. said...

I am a new reader...LOVE your blog...just added it to my favorites. Love the garden party pics. Very beautiful. I would love to be entered in your giveaway. Happy Easter!

Sara @ Domestically Challenged said...

I am a new reader, but i will be back for sure! I love your ideas and blog!

Carrie B said...

Hi ~ I'm a new reader. Your garden party looks beautiful!

mtcarrie@att.net

Beth Hinten said...

Well, thanks to my sister Tiffany's blog (apieceofpunkinpie), I am a new reader of your blog. You remind me so much of her and her friends...fun, elegant, smart, crafty, and giddy was a great word you used. :o) It's nice to see some girliness out there besides what my sisters and I do when we're together. Your photos are beautiful as well! Thank you for sharing them.

kami said...

i'm a new reader and i am loving your blog. add me to the pot! and i blogged about you too...unpeudinspiration.blogspot.com!

kjtroxel said...

I drove 45 minutes just to window shop at Antro..
i hope i win so i can actually buy something!

Katie said...

I just stumbled across your blog and love love it! please pick me to win the anthro prize! Happy Easter

Nancy said...

Oh my goodness!!! What a generous giveaway you are offering. I just found your blog so I am a first time reader. I added myself as a follower and am heading over to my blog right now to blog about your site. Love all your postings and am crossing my fingers that I will be the honored winner!
Thanks for the chance to win,
Nancy

paleseptember said...

Hi! I'm a new reader of your blog but I'm already loving it... what beautiful garden party pictures! Congratulations on your 200th post.

caitlinhyla at gmail dot com

Alison Rowe said...

I am a fairly new reader to your blog, although I have purchased a couple of things from your gorgeous shop! Love all of your stuff! Thanks for the inspiration!

Michelle Bebe said...

Hi! My name is Michelle and I LOVE your blog! A garden party sounds divine! I have always coveted things from Anthro as well, but have never had the moola to spend there!

Oh I am a new reader, P.S.

Michelle Bebe said...

P.S.S. I am also now a happy follower.

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