Hi and welcome to my blog. I hope you like my new look, I needed a change from black. Here you can share my miniature endeavours, perhaps be inspired by some of my photographs taken in France and of 'real world' treasures that can be made in miniature. My love of parterre-style gardens and study of horticulture made my decision for the theme of my little shop an easy one. I just hope I can successfully interpret my ideas in 1/12th scale!

Wednesday, August 4, 2010

Almost 200 - Giveaway time!

I love this antique doll's bed and must have a go at making one in miniature.
As you may have noticed, the number of people following my blog is almost 200. I announced a while ago that I would offer as a giveaway to the first 200 followers, an electrified chandelier. I am still working on the design and will post a photo of it when I can, but it won't be for a while yet as I am going away next week for over a week.
There will actually be a choice of two prizes, so you can decide which you prefer if your number is drawn first. The second drawn will receive the other item. If you would like to go in the draw for the chandelier and have the patience to wait, please leave a comment here. You must be one of the first 200 followers to be in the draw. The second item will remain a mystery for now, just to keep you guessing. Good luck!

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: The Giveaway will now be open to all followers. The first drawn entry from the first 200 followers will get the choice of prizes, the second entry from all followers will receive the second prize. I think that is only fair after considering, it is a long time to wait to the 300 draw!
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76 comments:

  1. Cynthia's MinilifeAugust 4, 2010 at 1:20 PM

    Sounds great Margaret - count me in!
    Cynthia

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  2. Susan@minicrochetmadAugust 4, 2010 at 2:03 PM

    One of your chandeliers? Wow!! Count me in please.

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  3. GlendaAugust 4, 2010 at 3:47 PM

    Margaret, yes please, count me in!!

    Congratulations on your almost 200 followers! :))

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  4. The Old MaidAugust 4, 2010 at 3:59 PM

    I love this bed too! It is so pretty:) Congrats on almost 200 Followers:) Please count me in.

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  5. Clare TeaAugust 4, 2010 at 4:26 PM

    follower #43 here! I have confidence in your abilities. Can't wait to see it!

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  6. Mari@August 4, 2010 at 4:39 PM

    Thank you for this opportunity. Please, count me in. :o)

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  7. CarolynAugust 4, 2010 at 4:51 PM

    Hi Margaret. I would love to be included in the draw! Congratulations on your 200 followers!!! And thanks for the giveaway opportunity.

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  8. AnthoulaAugust 4, 2010 at 5:24 PM

    Oh Margaret, yet another wonderfl giveaway! I would love to have a piece of your work!

    Mini hugs from Greece

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  9. SusanneAugust 4, 2010 at 5:37 PM

    Congratulations, I would love to join the giveaway!
    Love, Susanne

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  10. JodyAugust 4, 2010 at 6:09 PM

    Hi, I'm one of your followers and I like the chandelier.
    I like your blog very much, you made beautyful things.

    Greetings Jody.

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  11. cockerinaAugust 4, 2010 at 6:50 PM

    oh! Margaret, please include me in your give away! I like surprises, I can not wait to see your chandelier, but I will have the patience to wait!
    congratulations on your 200 followers and happy holidays!
    Caterina

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  12. Merry JingleAugust 4, 2010 at 7:18 PM

    That bed is fabulous, I love the colours :)

    And hope that you have a great trip, vacation?

    And congratulations on the 200 followers, you can sign me for the chandelier giveaway :)

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  13. Andrea ThieckAugust 4, 2010 at 7:33 PM

    Oh, this is such a nice thought. I'm curious how the giveaways look, but I know (!) they will be beautiful.

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  14. Norma BennettAugust 4, 2010 at 9:14 PM

    How exciting Margaret! Please count me in!

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  15. CaseyminiAugust 4, 2010 at 9:54 PM

    I love the doll bed too. Can't wait to see your mini version. Please put me in the drawing. I can wait...

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  16. Evas miniaturerhobbyAugust 4, 2010 at 11:15 PM

    Hej og tak!

    Jeg skynder mig at skrive igen, for jeg vil da meget gerne være med i lodtrækningen om en fin lysekrone eller lampe.

    Knus Eva

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  17. FloraAugust 5, 2010 at 12:11 AM

    Margaret, first congratulations on the first 200 followers ...
    Secondly, I would love to participate in the give away: first or second extract, it does not matter at all!
    Indeed, almost, I'm more curious about the mysterious prize :-)
    I wish you happy holidays and cross my fingers...
    Mini hugs, Flora
    P.S. The bed is wonderful, I am sure that you will play it beautifully!

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  18. AscensionAugust 5, 2010 at 12:45 AM

    Es una cama preciosa, parece de cuento de hadas.
    Me encantara participar en tu sorteo, sea lo que sea que sortees, valdra la pena.
    besitos ascension

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  19. M Carmen CasanovaAugust 5, 2010 at 1:02 AM

    Claro que no me importaría esperar, si tuviese la suerte de ser la afortunada de tener una de sus lámparas. Un saludo y hasta su regreso.

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  20. PattyAugust 5, 2010 at 2:04 AM

    I love that bed!! It would be great if you made it in mini!!
    I would love to participate in your 300 followers giveaway! It sounds like it will be a great one!!!
    CONGRATULATIONS!!

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  21. Case di BambolaAugust 5, 2010 at 2:55 AM

    That blue bed is so nice, now I see why you felt the urge to make one in miniature!
    Also, I'd love to participate in your giveaway! So, please, count on me :)
    Have a good day, Lucia

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  22. onbeingaminimumAugust 5, 2010 at 4:23 AM

    Congratulations on reaching the big 2-0-0.
    I would love to be included in your giveaway

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  23. TINK - SONIAAugust 5, 2010 at 6:35 AM

    Margaret your work are amazing!!
    Great giveaway,I love it!Miniregards.

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  24. HeatherAugust 5, 2010 at 6:54 AM

    Would love to be a part of the draw. Happy 200!

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  25. contarAugust 5, 2010 at 7:43 AM

    esa cama es verdaderamente muy bonita.
    no creo que deba preocuparse por el sorteo, disfrute de las vacaciones.
    un abrazo


    This bed is really very nice.
    I do not believe that it should worry for the drawing, enjoyment of the vacations.
    An embrace

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  26. christineAugust 5, 2010 at 7:27 PM

    i would love to go in your draw!! and i would love to make one of those little beds! have a nice break... :-)

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  27. EvaAugust 5, 2010 at 8:26 PM

    Congratulations Margaret, very well deserved :)
    Thanks for organising a giveaway!

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  28. by SonyaAugust 6, 2010 at 1:54 AM

    Congrats for 200 followers!
    Please count me in your give away please!
    Hugs
    Sonya

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  29. IrisAugust 6, 2010 at 3:27 AM

    Congratulations on your 200 followers! Please count me in!

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  30. LainieAugust 6, 2010 at 9:38 AM

    Congrats on 200 followers! Please count me in!

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  31. Karin F.August 6, 2010 at 10:51 AM

    oh pls count me in too....Just love the things you make
    hugs Karin

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  32. Nina in GermanyAugust 6, 2010 at 7:15 PM

    I love surprises, please count me in.
    Nina

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  33. LatainaAugust 7, 2010 at 5:27 AM

    Too good to be true. Please count me in. =)

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  34. MargaretAugust 7, 2010 at 11:48 AM

    Thanks everyone for your vote of confidence in my skills to actually make the chandelier successfully!
    Will be loads of fun but may take several goes to reach the standard I would be happy with. Stay tuned!

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  35. Woolytales MiniaturesAugust 7, 2010 at 9:30 PM

    Margaret, how did I miss this?? I wodul LOVE to win on of your peices. You are talented and so kind!!!! Smiles,pat

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  36. WandaAugust 9, 2010 at 10:18 AM

    Margaret, please count me in if it's not too late. I am five days behind in my blog reading and I am trying to catch up. Hopefully I have not missed the draw date! Congrats on all the followers.

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  37. Maria JoseAugust 9, 2010 at 10:51 PM

    Congratulations for your followers! Please count me in.

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  38. Marie-AndréeAugust 10, 2010 at 11:09 AM

    Please count me in!
    mandreel@gmail.com

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  39. Rosa ForinoAugust 11, 2010 at 8:24 PM

    oggi sono 207 seguaci e sono felice per te... ti ho inserito nella slidebar di http://blogcandymania.blogspot.com/ per i 300 follower
    complimenti ancora

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  40. LaraAugust 18, 2010 at 12:06 AM

    Hi Margaret, congratulations on your 209 followers. They are well deserved, your blog is beautiful. Would you please count me in for your giveaway?

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  41. rosannaAugust 18, 2010 at 3:21 PM

    Hi Margaret, am I still in time? I'm trying to cath up with all the blogs :o). I'd really love one of your wors, thank you for the chance, Rosanna

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  42. AnonymousAugust 18, 2010 at 11:01 PM

    If this contest is still open, I would love to enter! I am a follower and have a link to your blog on my mini blog.

    http://thediydollhouse.blogspot.com/

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  43. sylviaAugust 22, 2010 at 4:02 PM

    Hi Margaret, I also like to join the give away!!
    Sylvia

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  44. MarionAugust 22, 2010 at 4:19 PM

    I can't wait to see a picture, but no matter what, count me in please and congrats on a large number of followers.
    Marion

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  45. LainieAugust 22, 2010 at 5:54 PM

    I love it! Please count me in. . .

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  46. UnknownAugust 22, 2010 at 7:40 PM

    Hello! Please count me in on your giveaway! This is really exciting! haha :D

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  47. klaraAugust 22, 2010 at 10:42 PM

    I would love to enter for this contest

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  48. SWEETPittussiaAugust 23, 2010 at 5:38 AM

    hello Margaret, my english is very bad, sorry.
    Congratulations for your blog is very pretty.
    i have a link of your giveaway in my blog
    wwwtocadospittussia.blogspot.com
    pittussia@gmail.com
    la coruña - españa
    a kiss for you and thank you so much

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  49. KaisaAugust 23, 2010 at 2:43 PM

    Congratulations on the 200 followers, sign me in for the giveaway.

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  50. KaisaAugust 23, 2010 at 3:04 PM

    Love your miniatures. You can count me in on your giveaway.

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  51. AngelaAugust 24, 2010 at 7:27 AM

    Hello Margaret,
    I'd like to participate in your giveaway, congratulations on your 200 followers ....
    Angelina

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  52. onbeingaminimumAugust 24, 2010 at 7:59 AM

    Please include me in your wonderful giveaway

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  53. The Dangerous MezzoAugust 26, 2010 at 7:50 AM

    What a generous give away! I'd love to be included :)

    Nina

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  54. MinimamiAugust 27, 2010 at 10:27 PM

    Congras, I am taking part of this giveaway!

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  55. CarolineAugust 30, 2010 at 7:48 AM

    I'm new to the mini world. I would love a chance to enter...hope its not too late. I don't have a mini blog yet...hoping to set one up soon. Still trying to decide on a name! I do have a shabby chic decorating blog.

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  56. RosellaSeptember 1, 2010 at 7:01 PM

    Congratulations for your blog! I am a new follower. Please, include me in your give away and visit my blog!
    Thank you very much by Rosella

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  57. JackieSeptember 1, 2010 at 9:57 PM

    I love your blog and as we are entering autumn not spring it would be a lovely surprise to win your giveaway, Jackie

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  58. DaisySeptember 16, 2010 at 11:19 AM

    Congratulations for your blog! I am a follower. Please, include me in your giveaway!

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  59. MartaSeptember 22, 2010 at 4:12 AM

    Hola Margaret

    Felicidades por tus seguidores, me haría muchisima ilusión participar en tu sorteo y si me tocara ¡ un sueño¡

    Es tan bonito¡¡¡¡

    Besos


    Marta

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  60. GloriaSeptember 25, 2010 at 9:49 PM

    Oh my goodness, can you tell me where I could purchase that little doll bed? If you can let me know, that would be great! Thank you. (I just became a Follower of yours!)
    Best regards,
    Gloria
    gloria.vincent@yahoo.com

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  61. UnknownSeptember 30, 2010 at 5:02 AM

    Margaret preciosa cama¡¡¡ Y enhorabuena por todos los seguidores. Es increible este mundo del blog. La cantidad de gente que puedes llegar a conocer.

    Un saludo y gracias por hacernos participes de su sorteo.

    Saludos, Carmen

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  62. Laura Guerra - PsicólogaSeptember 30, 2010 at 9:22 AM

    Hi Margareth,
    Que bom poder participar do seu sorteio... parabéns por tantos seguidores e por ter minis tão lindas.
    Eu também estou com dúvidas sobre papel de parede e piso do meu projeto "Casa de Raskólnikov", sei como é difícil ter inspiração para escolher entre tantos modelos lindos.
    O visual do seu blog está maravilhoso, chic!!!!
    Laurinha!!!

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  63. Karin F.October 3, 2010 at 1:02 AM

    Hi Margaret...hope I'm not too late to enter. I'm in the original 200.
    Hugs Karin

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  64. UnknownOctober 3, 2010 at 4:19 AM

    ¡Esta cama está preciosa! No puedo dejar pasar la oportunidad de darte la enhorabuena y que espero cuentes conmigo para el sorteo.
    Besos Clara

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  65. doraOctober 3, 2010 at 7:40 PM

    Me encantaría participar, felicidades or sus 200 seguidores.

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  66. ultsuOctober 4, 2010 at 11:12 PM

    Hi Margaret,

    I would love to participate on your giveaway's second price. I am your 260th follower :-).

    Ulla
    http://ultsununelma.vuodatus.net

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  67. UnknownOctober 5, 2010 at 6:45 AM

    felicidades por tantos seguidores, tu blog es estupendo
    Me encantaría participar en tu sorteo.saludos

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  68. ANTONIAOctober 9, 2010 at 7:16 AM

    una cama preciosa me encantaria poder participar en el sorteo ,,besoss

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  69. SmilgaOctober 12, 2010 at 5:24 AM

    Congratulations! I would like to take part in your giveaway. Thank you very much for this possibility!

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  70. GiuliaOctober 22, 2010 at 12:50 AM

    I like very much your works, count me in your giveaway!
    Kisses!

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  71. AnonymousOctober 22, 2010 at 4:48 AM

    Its awesome, i wanna it!=)
    hadadreams@hotmail.com
    follower nick:HaDa

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  72. AnonymousOctober 27, 2010 at 12:21 AM

    how did i miss this :P please count me in ...fabulous :D Linda x

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  73. CherylOctober 27, 2010 at 3:11 AM

    Your daybed is lovely. Please count me in as well.

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  74. RosellaOctober 30, 2010 at 7:43 AM

    Hi Margaret! congratulations on the 277 followers!! I am one of them...
    I would love to participate in the give away and I put it on my blog.: I'm curious about the mysterious prize.
    Mini greetings
    Rosella

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  75. miniaturistaNovember 3, 2010 at 7:35 AM

    estaria encantada de poder participar, esa cama está preciosa.
    Abrazos
    Maite

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  76. MarieNovember 18, 2010 at 11:37 PM

    Hello Margaret ! Congratulation on the 292 followers ! Thank you for this opportunity. Please, count me in ;) Have a nice day, bye Marie

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