Today is my son’s last day of school, which lasts one hour. (Do they do this everywhere, or is it just an Illinois thing? Frankly, I’m glad he has the bus ride, too, because it gives me from 8 ’til 10:15 to get a couple of errands in, like the ever exciting trip to the drycleaner.) This is where having no kitchen will be a challenge: the first weeks of vacation are usually marked by requests for lunch starting at 10 am. There is a new cafe/bakery opening today that’s in biking distance, so I hope he’s up for a lunchtime excursion ….
I thought I’d start off summer vacation with a stationery giveaway. I’m a big fan of Mr. Boddington‘s stationery and greeting cards. They’re gorgeous and they have a modern sensibility about them that makes them fun. I especially like the greeting card sayings (like “Hello Little Miss Engaged” for starters – one of my favorite cards, period). Rebecca was kind enough to send along a generous sampling of her cards (impeccably wrapped: did you notice the wax seal?), and I’d like to pass along some of that giveaway to you!
the loot
Here are the rules: Leave a comment (no anonymous, please, and one comment per person) at this post before 11:59 pm cdt Tuesday, June 10. I’ll draw one winner at random from those comments and will announce the winner with Thursday’s blog post. The loot is the assortment of seven cards pictured above: if you need a card for a birthday, baby, new house, bird flu …. they’re all covered.
Can’t wait to see who wins? Rebecca’s cards are available online at Broadway Paper and Luxe Paperie. Check out the Mr. Boddington site for peeks at the customized stationery portfolios. Good luck!
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Funny, I read your blog every morning while my son eats breakfast…he’s only 1, so I usually have to spoon out the yogurt with one hand and navigate with the other. Happy summer with your kiddo!
okay, the one hour deal seems like a total waste of time (for the parent anyway) and on a MONDAY? I mean maybe on a Friday, but a Monday!?
I cannot wait to see more kitchen photos! I got your mail, the card was BEAUTIFUL!
Happy Monday and Happy Summer!
erika
You’re done!?? We don’t end until the 25th! Our last two days are 1/2 days which means they go in at 8:00 and end at 10:30. I agree, it’s a huge waste of time…all of June is for that matter. Love the stationary!
What a fun giveaway. I am a fan of Mr. Boddington’s, as well. I really love their calling cards. There’s one in particular I love that has a tagline “My ring size is 6” below the girl’s name…fabulous! Anywho, consider this my entry, and enjoy the day :)
Please enter me in your stationery giveaway. Thank you.
Hey there…
Cool cards. Would love to be in the drawing.
Dave
Starting A Greeting Card Business
Yay! I love Mr. Boddington’s cards. Hope you have a lovely summer :)
Great cards! Thank you for the giveaway!
delicious stationery!!!! what a fun way to start summer with a bang. happy june to you and your li’l darling.
would love to win this loot!
Man I’m jealous! I miss summer vacation. I hope you enjoyed your lunch.
I’d love to win the loot. Enter me in the drawing please. :)
Hi!
Found your blog through Black Eiffel and would like to enter the giveaway.
Thanks!
Ooo, I like those. Please count me in your giveaway! Thanks!
yay! the packaging is indeed beautiful! i never saw a boddington stationery before so this is one delicious loot!
Those cards are adorable! Hope I can have as positive an attitude as you when I have to remodel my kitchen!
I’ve had a crush on Mr. Boddington’s line for quite awhile now but knowing I can’t justify more cards/stationery I’ve just drooled from afar. However, if I win it then there’s nothing to feel guilty about :-)
Love the designs of Mr. Boddington’s cards – count me in!