Tuesday, November 26, 2013
As we journey towards Christmas we embrace the season of gratitude. And so it's with the upmost thanks that I announce this giveaway; a collection of beautiful gifts for two of my readers. I really appreciate the time you take to visit me here; I've come to love the sense of community, the connection and the conversation. I admire the way you share your thoughts in your comments; always honest, never nasty. And for that I am incredibly grateful.
The first collection of goodies, valued at $640, includes:
1. A6 fez journal set by Corban & Blair. The exquisite debossed cover featured patterns reminiscent of hand-carved wooden screens found in Turkey and Morocco. Plain pages make this the ideal book for note taking or travel documentation. Valued at $31
2. "Flip" the penguin is part of the Udder collection; made from 100% handprinted and hand-dyed cotton. Valued at $65.
3. A simple take on the classic time-teller, this gorgeous watch from The Horse features a walnut band and rose gold coated stainless steel case. Leave your phone at home and wear a watch instead! Valued at $129.
4. The newest addition to the Boxy range, "King Tide" is classic and beautiful; neutral tones with a hint of sea blue and silver. Valued at $35.
5. A gift that grows! This four pack of Billy Buttons from Sow 'n Sow is the perfect little gift to send in the mail. Each pack features a festive illustration and comes with a recycled envelope. All you need is a stamp. Valued at $29.95.
6. A beautiful soft-textured embroidered dress from Read + Bell; featuring white on white embroidery on cotton it's the ideal everyday summer dress. Valued at $85.
7. A Lilya tassel scarf that will accompany you through the seasons; bright and cheerful with the sweetest details. Valued at $99.
8. Woolpets kits from Dragonfly Toys are the perfect opportunity to learn needle felting and create a sweet little gnome for play or display. Valued at $25.50
9. Floral top and bloomer set from Bondi-based Printebebe; wear together or separately, a perfect addition to a little girl's wardrobe. Valued at $66.
10. A Christmas cherrywood stationery pack from Doodlebug; featuring simple, beautiful designs on wood sources from renewable forests and plantations. Valued at $25.
11. The Esther Dress in melon from Fabrik - the perfect Christmas Day dress featuring pintuck yoke and filly sleeves. Valued at $49.95.
....and the second collection, valued at $790, includes :
1. A5 fez journal set from Corban & Blair. The exquisite debossed cover featured patterns reminiscent of hand-carved wooden screens found in Turkey and Morocco. Plain pages make this the ideal book for note taking or travel documentation. Valued at $47.
2. Cute as can be Billy Bear cushion cover by Hello Milky. Handprinted on 100% linen, it's the perfect addition to a child's bedroom. Valued at $36.
3. Leather Tuberose Tote bag from Lilya featuring contrast cream blanket stitch and a removable wallet. Valued at $249.
4. A Christmas cherrywood stationery pack from Doodlebug; featuring simple, beautiful designs on wood sources from renewable forests and plantations. Valued at $25.
5. Automoblox s9 police cruiser from Lucas Loves Cars; includes a removable roof and little people who sit inside. Valued at $55.
6. The Kantor Top in tangerine from Lilya. I adore this top; floaty, classic cut, stylish. Valued at $149.
7. The Crafty Bundle is a genius idea and this collection impresses. A box of beautiful, handmade pieces by three Melbourne designers. Valued at $89.
8. Kid Nature Poplin Sunhat by Nature Baby. Lightweight with a full brim it's the ideal summer accessory. Valued at $29.95.
9. Made from the softest of soft bamboo, this pink pinny from Doodlebug is the sweetest little dress, featuring a bird print and wooden buttons. Valued at $54.95
10. The Greater Good is a brand new online store that stocks a collection of contemporary homewares. I adore these Jall & Tofta hooks - perfect for the hallway or children's room. Valued at $39.95
11. Lhami is a local company that makes beautiful organic beauty products. This lemon myrtle hand and body lotion is light and nourishing and smells divine (and very natural!). Valued at $19.95.
2. Cute as can be Billy Bear cushion cover by Hello Milky. Handprinted on 100% linen, it's the perfect addition to a child's bedroom. Valued at $36.
3. Leather Tuberose Tote bag from Lilya featuring contrast cream blanket stitch and a removable wallet. Valued at $249.
4. A Christmas cherrywood stationery pack from Doodlebug; featuring simple, beautiful designs on wood sources from renewable forests and plantations. Valued at $25.
5. Automoblox s9 police cruiser from Lucas Loves Cars; includes a removable roof and little people who sit inside. Valued at $55.
6. The Kantor Top in tangerine from Lilya. I adore this top; floaty, classic cut, stylish. Valued at $149.
7. The Crafty Bundle is a genius idea and this collection impresses. A box of beautiful, handmade pieces by three Melbourne designers. Valued at $89.
8. Kid Nature Poplin Sunhat by Nature Baby. Lightweight with a full brim it's the ideal summer accessory. Valued at $29.95.
9. Made from the softest of soft bamboo, this pink pinny from Doodlebug is the sweetest little dress, featuring a bird print and wooden buttons. Valued at $54.95
10. The Greater Good is a brand new online store that stocks a collection of contemporary homewares. I adore these Jall & Tofta hooks - perfect for the hallway or children's room. Valued at $39.95
11. Lhami is a local company that makes beautiful organic beauty products. This lemon myrtle hand and body lotion is light and nourishing and smells divine (and very natural!). Valued at $19.95.
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Entry to this giveaway involves creativity in the form of haiku - a Japanese style of poetry that celebrates nature and the seasons. There are up to 17 syllables in a three line haiku poem; 5 on the first line, 7 on the second and 5 on the third (or 5, 3, 5). A beautiful example:
"So many breezes
wander through my summer room:
but never enough."
wander through my summer room:
but never enough."
- Issa
And so, to enter all you need to do is write a haiku poem about Christmas. I will nominate my favourite 10 poems and will send the list to each brand featured in the giveaway. They will then nominate their favourite and the two poems with the most votes wins (the first winner will get first choice, the second winner will receive the remaining collection of gifts).
This giveaway ends on Tuesday 3rd December at 8pm. I'll announce the winner in the days following. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to ask them in the comments section - I'll respond there as soon as I can.
This giveaway is open to readers across the globe. I can't wait to read about balmy Christmas' on the beach and snuggly celebrations by the fire!
Best of luck! And thanks again.
Comments closed!!!!!!! Winners will be announced in the next few days x
Gifts will be sent direct to the winners from the brands involved. I will contact the winners in regards to sizes, colour preferences and address details.
Comments closed!!!!!!! Winners will be announced in the next few days x
Gifts will be sent direct to the winners from the brands involved. I will contact the winners in regards to sizes, colour preferences and address details.
144 COMMENTS
"The sweet smell of pines
ReplyDeleteflowing through the winter air
Christmas is here now."
I have never done this, and have never been much of a poet, but I just had to give it a shot! I rather enjoyed it!
"Searing heat and sand
ReplyDeletenot a winter wonderland
perfect all the same"
That was a little out of my comfort zone, but such a wonderful way to distill the season.
I love this Lila...it is something that I have to remind myself constantly during this Christmas season!
DeleteBeautiful Lila
DeleteLila, the heat really is searing, isn't it?! There have been so many Christmas' spent with my feet in one of those open clam play pools. Classy!
DeleteThanks MDU and Ally!
DeleteJodi I have even brought the clam pool in the house and filled it with ice one year to cool feet, I'm glad to hear we both have classy tastes!
"Mary & Joseph
ReplyDeletesheltering in a stable
with baby Jesus."
We put our heart in
ReplyDeleteto the gifts that we create.
Thanks! With love from us.
- Jo
Oh jo. Love this! x
DeleteAgreed! I was going to give this a go, but I seriously think this one will be the winner!
DeleteRin, there's two winners! And I don't choose....so you never know. Go on, enter x
DeleteThankyou Jodi! Rin, I was a haiku virgin before this, now I can't get enough :) I highly recommend having a go x
Delete"Shepard's are waiting
ReplyDeletethousands have been praying
Christ is born today"
The knitting is done
ReplyDeleteand brown paper wrapped around
pieces of our hearts.
these days Christmas is
ReplyDeletewhen we gather to simply
be us six again.
thank YOU, Jodi! x
gift of a baby
ReplyDeletehistory is split in two
peace, a gift for all
jodi I love how you do this - it makes it a joy to read all the entries. You have some very eloquent readers xx
A candle burns bright
ReplyDeletegathering of young and old
joy and warmth abound
such fun and such lovely giveaways! Many thanks Jodi!
Wear what you get - a
ReplyDeletefamily cheer that I still love.
Swimmers, socks, hats, skis!
That's sounds like fun!
Deletethe smell of sunscreen
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we rejoice in Him
Sounds of their laughter
ReplyDeleteecho through our sunlit home
Now, the house is warm
I've always thought Christmas to be a time of warmth and laughter. I have never been able to convey that feeling into words but I gave it a go. Thanks for the giveaway Jodi.
- Samantha
Not what it once was
ReplyDeleteMeaning altered, essence true
Simply together
First sunny Christmas
ReplyDeletespent in nappy and singlet
so glad you are here!
Thank you xx
Aww I hope it's the most wonderful Christmas for you Shell!
Delete'And dragonflies too?'
ReplyDelete'How they celebrate Christmas
is anyone's guess.'
"Shut the screen, flies out
ReplyDeleteGather around the table
Bon Bon paper crowns"
Summer floods mean a
ReplyDeleteBreather from obligation
It's just us, and her.
I don't often comment but I like a good poetic challenge. Thanks Jodi x
Twinkle in her eye
ReplyDelete'White Christmas' rings in her ears
Baby's first Christmas
Summertime sunshine
ReplyDeleteCicadas filter the night sky
laughter everywhere
The best gift of all
ReplyDeleteEmmanuel, God with us
Good news of Great Joy
crushed underfoot, pine
ReplyDeleteneedles, blanket of snow, now
winter draws us close
Giving, receiving
ReplyDeleteGathering under blue skies
Its our Christmas Day
Mystery boxes
ReplyDeleteTheir heads bent close together
What could be inside?
Come! Gather my people...
ReplyDeleteopen your hearts
and let magic unfold.
Oysters & Champagne
ReplyDeletePohutukawa Blossoms
The love of family
Oysters & Champagne
ReplyDeletePohutukawa Blossoms
The love of family
Mango juice dripping
ReplyDeleteMuch loved family gathers
Christmas in sunshine
Cold ham and salad
ReplyDeleteSpending time with family
Maybe have a swim!
celebrate the King
ReplyDeleteborn - a silent wordless babe,
the good news for all.
Never mind a gift,
ReplyDeleteFamily is my present.
I ask for no more.
"A sweet pixie bum
ReplyDeleteflowers blossom thru the night
birds sing a sweet song"
these brings back memorys from primary school!! :)
Ahhhmazing giveaway mama, love the poems above soo sweet
xx mrsknight@vodafone.co.nz
Ps spelling mistake in my above comment so deleted oops xx
A time of giving
ReplyDeleteA time of receiving love
Christmas but always
Thank you for sharing your wonderful musings and beautiful photos with us all, Jodi!
Alone we are little snowflakes
ReplyDeleteTogether the snow
That enchanted the beautiful scenery
Family Together,
ReplyDeleteFeasting, Friendship, Fun, Laughter,
Gifts hand made with love.
Milky snow and kids
ReplyDeleteweave in and out of the trees
Simply enchantress.
Thanks
xxxxx
Long queues at check-in
ReplyDeleteBoarding the plane carrying
Luggage stuffed with love.
Christmas is not made
ReplyDeletefrom the presents you receive
but from love you give
She asked for beauty
ReplyDelete"Be that beauty", they whispered
and her wish came true.
Robin has returned
ReplyDeleteFinding courage in coldness
A chill in his heart
I'm no poet but I thought I'd try!
ReplyDeleteChristmas comes again
Bringing joyous wonderment
And return to youth.
Thank you sweet Christmas
ReplyDeleteFor reminding me where my
heart always is
Children's eyes are wide
ReplyDeleteSharing the feelings of joy
Basking in wonder
Precious memories are made
ReplyDeleteEtched in my heart
From now til forever
'I will not forget,
ReplyDeletethe most beautiful moment.
Sweet Christmas of love.'
Thank you for such a beautiful give away!
snow flakes rest
ReplyDeleteon your chubby pink cheeks
and sunny hair.
X
Aloof, growing son
ReplyDeleteI cherish these colder days:
furtive fireside hugs
The one time a year
ReplyDeleteFamily reunited
Surrounded by love
Thank you to you lovely Jodi for all the beautiful reads you have provided me with over the last year. Especially in the last 6 weeks while breastfeeding at ungodly hours of the morning... your words have kept me awake! Much love sweet lady x
Glowing light floats in
ReplyDeleteYour eyes and hair bring peace
All is calm and bright.
soft breath of sleeping child
ReplyDeletesoft flakes on window
gifts wait in a darkened room.
oh this is so lovely! all the beautiful entries inspired me to comment as well - such a refreshing moment!
ReplyDeletehere's my contribution:
Be here together
Breathe in the cold winter’s air
Exhale, love is here
Candle light flickers -
ReplyDeletethe smell of warm bread inside,
snow swirls in the dark.
Picture this my love
ReplyDeleteA thousand flickering lights
Shine in and through you
sliver glitter flies
ReplyDeleteevery crag, crevice gilded
a christmas dimple
my mother's candles
ReplyDeleteflickering in the cold night
i stay up too late
Wrap me up just so
ReplyDeleteto warm, to mind, to delight
but hush, morning comes.
what christmas wish list?
ReplyDeletemy baby girl sighs, content
she is all i need
christmas is so much fun, and so exciting - but can occasionally be overwhelming for me - wishlists and must-haves, etc ... but this year i am just so thankful and grateful for a beautiful healthy baby girl who just celebrated her first birthday - so my husband and i are filled to the brim with the only gift we need this season :)
It is Christmas time
ReplyDeleteAutumn leaves falling away,
Symbolizing change
Eucalypt and pine,
ReplyDeletehot music of cicadas,
I'm full to the brim.
You have the best giveaways Jodi *sigh*
Home full of cousins
ReplyDeleteAroma of gingerbread
Kelpies underfoot
Mom and Paul in Love
ReplyDeleteOur hearts are full with loving
Children feel our joy
Different this year
ReplyDeleteThrough glowing eyes of my girl
Her first holiday
baby's first christmas!
ReplyDeletenew beginnings, traditions -
happy, snowy days.
a salty sea breeze
ReplyDeletemy door stars twinkle gently
christmas is in the air
oooh I can't wait to put up my door stars!
..another beyond beautiful and generous giveaway, thank You! x
Smile. It's Christmas time!
ReplyDeleteLaughter. Joy. Ornaments chime.
Oops... Haikus don't rhyme.
there's love in the air
ReplyDeletethat special morning light leaks
squeals of joy uplift
A large man in red
ReplyDeleteAnticipation awaits
As the sky lights up.
Red flash lights the sky.
ReplyDeleteWide eyes peer into the night.
Santa?! HO HO HO!
small warm hands find mine
ReplyDeletesee the tree?
it will shelter us
From atop her perch
ReplyDeletethe Christmas star hears squeals of
joy from bebes below.
quietly wishing
ReplyDeletefor peace and prosperity,
for all of mankind
urchiken at gmail dot com
star shining above
ReplyDeletehearts brim with wonder and love
Savior Jesus born!
I hear their laughter
ReplyDeleteThe joy of Christmas is here
My childhood reborn.
Dry summer morning.
ReplyDeleteCrayfish, turkey,barbeque.
Cooling breeze, couch, sleep.
Thanks so much :)
Nicole
Nicole
Such a lovely give away. Fingers crossed.
ReplyDeleteFirst Christmas passes
In a gentle milky dream.
Our love, joy and peace.
Kate xx
"Seashells and driftwood
ReplyDeleteadorn my Christmas table:
we dine, laugh and sing."
- Bella xx
The sun sets slowly
ReplyDeleteColours of the summer sky
Australian Christmas
You are born in us
ReplyDeleteSun of life!
Shine each moment our hearts.
Santa's pretty sleigh
ReplyDeleteFlew past the chimney of this
Content Jewish home
-Rachel
the gold flickering
ReplyDeletein our hearts and mind wishing
love and light to all
thanks for the push to do something different.
Simplicity is
ReplyDeleteQuite desirable but then
So are all these things.
Sending this in from my farm in NY/USA probably disqualifies me, but it was such fun to think in Haikus for a bit (and I have my fingers crossed anyway - happy to pay shipping for these excellent goodies!). I'm a mostly silent reader here, but many hearty thanks for your calming words and beautiful photography. Many a day you've inspired me to grab my camera and my kids and head out the door for a wander. All very best wishes to you and your family on this the eve of Thanksgiving. - Sophie
Pavlova lusting,
ReplyDeleteleaves jolly hips less trusting,
Rudolph is amused.
-rachel walker, such fun.
Silent smiles,
ReplyDeletelight in our eyes.
Christmas is love.
- Jenna Ou
This is my first haiku ever :o :)
baubles reflecting
ReplyDeleteeyes wide with wonder and joy
in lights warming glow
searing sun rises
ReplyDeletepine needle smell thick and close
cricket and crickets
The children look up
ReplyDeletefull of hope to see reindeer.
Do I hear sleigh bells?
helloooo, how many can we post? ...inspired
ReplyDeleteI think I'll keep it simple and say: just one. Hope that's ok! x
Deleteoki doki artichoke :)
DeleteWinter solstice and
ReplyDeleteChristmas time my childrens eyes
that shine beyond mine
Well I never! I just did a haiku to enter another comp but it wasn't the requirement I just felt like it! Collective conscious I think.
ReplyDeleteAppreciation
Together we create love
with laughter and hope.
Wow, that took forever! SO many thoughts about summer, thunderstorms etc but Christmas is more than a day for us. Thanks for the giveaway, I don't often comment but I always read, and I enjoyed this process and reading others.
Rare night. Old World star
ReplyDeleteDivined through the magi's crook
Bethlehem behold
Christmas here in Oz
ReplyDeleteIs filled with sun and smiles
with sand between feet
Alice Taylor-Tighe x
Sun hot, parties cool.
ReplyDeleteChristmas is celebration:
joy, songs, love, gifts, hope.
I love your haiku giveaways! Thank you Jodi xx
ReplyDeleteEarly one summer morning...
Sleep and silence cease
with squeals and hurried footsteps...!
Pajamas and gifts
ReplyDeleteJoy on my children's faces
That's my Christmas morn
This is such a lovely giveaway. Thank you so much for this chance to win :)
Fine leaf-buds freshborn,
ReplyDeleteHang trembling on willow's stems
Breeze frisked chandeliers
Gorgeous prizes all. Thank you Jodi, for the opportunity to play x briony.
This year something's new
ReplyDeleteIn September she was born
Freya's first Christmas
family gathers
ReplyDeletechildren romp a midst magic -
sweet christmas joys
Thanks for the fun. My husband and I wrote this haiku together. ;)
ReplyDeleteWinds whip 'round the pines
Snow stacks against the panes
Lets warm some cocoa
doorway instructions
ReplyDeletelittle boys anticipate
stockings this way
We Crave the breezes
ReplyDeleteWhen light fades late in the night
Bare Skin under sheets
What a lovely giveaway....
little fingers strip
ReplyDeleteback to green sparkles fallen
nature is aglow
a white night whispers
ReplyDeletethe unfolding laughter sings
Christmas magic here
Xx Ashley
magic they deem true,
ReplyDeletewe build in the dead of night
lasts forever more
Thank you for the inspiration, Jodi. Once I started, I could hardly stop. This is my favourite:
ReplyDeletechildhood memories
renewed and relived
through you my love
the warmth of our home
ReplyDeletestarry cold sky spreads above
candles light the room
I will travel far
ReplyDeletethrough woodlands long icy cold
there a warm fire waits
Thank you for the inspiring contest.
ReplyDeleteThis Christmas I will
remind myself: Love is not
lessened by distance.
I will light the tree
ReplyDeleteas silent snow falls outside
waiting for you here
We love to play games,
ReplyDeletemake gifts and tell fables of
those we love so dear.
I'm so moved by all the haikus! They make me teary-eyed just reading them!
The stockings are out
ReplyDeleteExcitement rides on hot winds
morning mangos yum.
Up down in and out
ReplyDeletethe memories travel this way
kisses in the sun
Silence the eve before
ReplyDeleteBut the morn brings noise galore
and families together merrily.
Christmas always brings memories of my childhood paper chains, fading and getting crumpled but still brought out each Christmas:
ReplyDeletea festive rainbow
our paper chain grows each year
small hands add new links
Smell of pine needles
ReplyDeletewafting through the gentle breeze
smells just like Christmas
Music plays softly,
ReplyDeleteFamily gathered around,
Sweet laughter abounds.
Southern Christmas joy
ReplyDeletebuilds, but December’s heat saps:
Snow seems so surreal…
Oh christmas tree oh christmas tree, so pretty and bright.
ReplyDeleteBring peace to the whole world tonight.
:o)
Please ignore one of the oh christmas tree as it double up and I can't delete it, sorry :-/
Deletei see children patiently
ReplyDeletethrough fogged winter windows
waiting for a light
Tall and strong standing
ReplyDeleteSilhouette of his antlers
glistening red nose
For Christmas This Year
ReplyDeleteButterflies in my Belly
Will Make me Mummy
we are far away
ReplyDeletelearning togetherness is
all we need this year
We moved to the Philippines 6 months ago so this Christmas it's just my one year old, husband and myself. Learning how to do everything on our own!
With winter clouds come,
ReplyDeletethrought the sky,
many crane swirling
Here it's winter! and so much snow!!! Thanks for this amazing giveaway ...
Christmas in our family is lots of beach time and running around..
ReplyDeleteHot sand and blue sky
pavlova
frisbees and sunshine
x
So many presents,
ReplyDeletestar perched tree top. But Christmas
comes not from a shop.
Lost both my Granddads this year, so we have two angels on our Christmas tree this year and reaffirmation of the true meaning of Christmas.
xx
giving brings magic
ReplyDeletespirits run deep with belief
Christmas warms the soul
such a beautiful giveaway. thank-you for the opportunity!
Another year passed,
ReplyDeletewe've a new sweet little one,
to brighten Christmas.
It's amazing the changes just one year can bring. To our heart and our home!
On Christmas Eve:
ReplyDeleteThe house is quiet
Little boy dreaming in the
Wonder of before
gentle morning sea breeze
ReplyDeleteevening cicada porch song
salty hair, warm skin
Cicadas call us in,
ReplyDeleteGather round the table all;
Simply bring your joy.
may you be merry
ReplyDeletefull with mince pies, laughter too
peaceful and loved
A move across the world
ReplyDeleteDifferent seasons and climate but same celebration
Together, we create new traditions
MERRY CHRISTMAS! :)
A red dust toddler
ReplyDeleteOnly sees 'beach' in a book
Get excited, little one