Without wasting any more time, I will get right over to the matter of things.
I stayed up till 12:15 AM, since the winner outcome would be final after that.
I just want all of you great friends out there to know that I really appreciate for participating, it's so much fun, and even more fun to hear from so many bloggers. I am really honored that you did follow my blog...gained 15 more follower, and I thank you for that...(I followed you back)...I hope you don't decide to "un-follow" me now, since only one person can be a winner! I promise you, I will have other giveaways after this...well, maybe not $50. but who knows, what?
....AND THE LUCKY WINNER OF THE $50.Gift Certificate Giveaway, from CSN is:
Laurie Alves, from Journey to Sagacity- check out her incredible 5 month journey, and listen to the latest of nature, with the soothing sounds of the ocean and the glorious sounds of sea gulls, and read her amazing story. Laurie is a new friend that recently started to follow my blog, and she is also a Floridian, from Miami.
I will be personally contact you, Laurie, to inform you how to obtain your gift certificate, and will be needing your e-mail address.
CONGRATULATIONS LAURIE!
Thank you, and THANKS TO ALL who participated....and mostly,
THANK YOU CSN I STORES...for you fabulous gift certificate giveaway. I for sure, will be visiting and will be ordering from your amazing stores!
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| Beautiful sunset in West Palm Beach, from my former place. |
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| My hometown in Cleveland, Sept. 2009, son Joey with his uncle Denes |
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| A story-book garden at my sister's house, in Solon (Cleveland) Ohio...her and her husband have a "green thumb"....for sure! |
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| My nephews...David, the Hungarian "the loyal patriotic" ...does not speak Hungarian...but has the "spirit"...Denes in the background...the "analyzer"...."thinker", with the super dry sense of humor! |
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| The way you see these scene...it's even more beautiful in real life, and the fresh suburban air literally makes you sleepy...amazing nature! |
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| Just look at those beautiful plants...I would love to live there part of the year! |
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| I was house/dog watching at my son's house...guess who's walking the dog? My granddaughter. she's such a sweet girl! |
Elisabeth!!!!! I am so excited! Thank you so much! I am thrilled! I'm glad you stopped by my Personal Blog :) You are wonderful and so is your Blog. I love the familial stories and the "Old World" sense of cooking. It means alot to me. I am so grateful! Thanks again Laurie
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I don't think anyone would unfollow you. Wow you are one good looking family. I so jealous of that backyard, it's a gardeners paradise. I will have to go say hi to Laurie!
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Congrats to the winner!!
ReplyDeleteI didn't know that people aren't allowed to take pictures in food stores any more... :(
Excellent pictures Elizabeth.Love the lush garden and the picture of your grand daughter walking the dog :) Congratulations to laurie !!!
ReplyDeleteOh Congrats to the winner! And I loved seeing more pictures of your beautiful family. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and pictures with me. I hope you are having a happy and warm Monday. It is cold here in Austin!
ReplyDeleteCongrats to the winner. awesome pictures Elizabeth.
ReplyDeleteCongrats to Laurie!! And Elisabeth your blog always makes me smile because of all your personal touch to the stories and photos, love ya xoxo.
ReplyDeletethe bananas foster was yummy with the french toast. too dangerous for those of us trying to lose a few pounds. it's never going to happen! lol
ReplyDeleteCongrats to the winner. i personally liked the photo of you... you look happy! great pictures...
These photos are gorgeous Elisabeth! I love the one that looks like a sanctuary but I think may be a backyard? So verdent! Made all the more noteable contrasting to our 4 degrees and ice and snow!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the fun giveaway. Stop by my blog Wedensday for a really yummy giveaway! Really worth the trip, I've sampled personally! Will keep you guessing.....See you soon!
Excellent Pictures Elisabeth..loved the first one :)
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Wonderful photos, and what a beautiful family!
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So your daughter is Lora as Lora from the "Cake Duchess"..I love her blog too..she is so creative!
ReplyDeleteCongrats to the winners! Great pictures you shared!
ReplyDeleteSO fun seeing all the photos...wow, if it wasn't for the lake effect snow, you almost convinced me to move to Cleveland! Congrats to your winner!!! I'm also certain you won't lose a single follower :) xoxo
ReplyDeleteLaurie, Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing all those beautiful shots. I just realized that Lora/Cake Duchess your daughter is!!!!
So sad I missed the giveaway!! Congrats to Laurie!
ReplyDeleteNagyon tetszik az unokaöcséd, aki "doesn't speak Hungarian but his spirit...:-))
ReplyDeleteThank you all for your Congratulations! I was so thrilled! The 50.00 Certificate went to good use Believe me! Love an excuse to shop for Kitchen Gear :) I got 3 items for $1.88 :) Can't go wrong there!
ReplyDeleteThanks again Elisabeth wonderful giveaway :)
When I bake with my new items I'll send you a care package in appreciation!
I lost my comment again :(
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to Laurie!
And I love seeing photos of you, just look at that smile, a true beauty...All of these photos are wonderful and your granddaughter seems like a sweetie indeed, sure she had fun walking the pup.
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