Crafty in the Med

I am here to enjoy meeting other bloggers and to share my love of craft ,mostly crochet, my thoughts and my daily happenings here in Alicante,Spain, my adopted country. I belong to a local choir because singing and music makes me happy. Flea markets and book shops are two of my favourite places to be. I read lots......sci´fi/fantasy,buried treasure, and off world adventures. I have a passion for history! I walk and walk and walk for about 10 months per year during the hot months I swim.

Saturday 28 July 2012

FIRST Giveaway !

2012 Olympics LONDON
Very quickly adding a brief comment about the IMPRESSIVE opening ceremony which I have just watched on Spanish TV.  
Do you know billions of people all over the world were watching the opening ceremony this evening?  The Spanish TV commentators have said that they have never seen anything like it before and they have done nothing but praise the fabulous choreography,the 15,000 volunteers and London itself.
London the host of the 2012 games has done Britain proud this evening!
 Amanda :-)
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My goal was 80 followers and I'm there 
so I happily present to you my very First Giveaway


WHY DO WE PREFER CERTAIN COLOURS?

Psychology today states that Color preferences are deeply rooted emotional responses that seem to lack any rational basis, yet the powerful influence of color rules our choices in everything from the food we eat and the clothes we wear to the cars we buy.  For some people, owning a green car is unthinkable.  These shoppers will gladly pay hundreds of dollars more to obtain the vehicle in a different color, or they will reject the green car and select an entirely different automobile in a color they favor.  We all do this even though the color has absolutely no influence on the performance of the automobile.  Yet oddly, someone else will feel exactly the opposite about buying a green car.  These individuals will gladly pay a premium to purchase a vehicle in the shade of green they adore. 


and....colour preferences and the choice of colour is vital to crafters!


I'm inclined to believe this when I look around me ..in my home...the decoration,the colour scheme, the colours I instinctively turn to when buying clothes or jewellery and of course when choosing yarn and fabrics.


In my case I am always drawn to green and orange

According to Viewzone , people who are drawn to green do so because it stimulates a restful, secure and balanced feeling. Green is regarded as a great harmonizer, capable of creating a balance between positive and negative emotions. People who prefer green almost always are capable of seeing both sides of an issue, have a strong moral sense of right and wrong, and tend to be idealistic.
The Colour Wheel indicates that orange combines the energy of red and the happiness of yellow. It is associated with joy, sunshine, and the tropics. Orange represents enthusiasm, fascination, happiness, creativity, determination, attraction, success, encouragement, and stimulation.

By now you may very well be asking yourselves what has all this got to do with my first giveaway well its all involved with one of the conditions to participate in this giveaway...nothing complicated I assure you.
The following are the conditions to participate in this giveaway:
  •  for one entry you must describe why you are drawn to or prefer certain colours and be a follower on my blog;that means I need to see you on my Google Friends connect list and likewise I shall connect to your blog as a follower if I have not already done so.
  • for a second entry you should copy and paste my Giveaway image (at the top of this post) and link to my blog on the sidebar of your blog  OR give my giveaway a mention on one of your posts. If you decide to do this please comment on this a second time.
and thats it ...not so difficult is it? :-)

This giveaway is open to all bloggers where ever you are. 
THE DRAW WILL BE HELD ON MONDAY 6TH AUGUST

And now the goodies 







Fartons...and what are these you may ask......yummy sweet sponge sticks that are dunked in hot chocolate,coffee , milk shakes,ice-cream and in my case tea....a warning .....they can be addictive! 
(for those of you whom I cannot send food stuffs to due to postal and custom restrictions I shall add what I hope will be a suitable alternative)





AND
Sorry its a bit dark will try to get another snapshot midday when I'm back from work


which consists of a fridge magnet , spruced up a little by yours truly,crochet cotton Nº 8 in white and beige and a suitable crochet hook. A wad of 100 Euro notes( tissues :-)  ). A hand painted Spanish fan ;made in Spain and not made elsewhere. A vintage doily from my treasured stash of vintage crochet,the centre is damask linen. A little bowl from Agost ,the pottery village,an hours drive away from here and a few other bits and bobs.
I have made the crochet cushion you can see here specially for the winner of this giveaway. The centre motif is crocheted in Nº 10 crochet cotton and there are 6 river pearl beads sewn in on each side of the main body of the square. It is all my own pattern and that is hand sewn onto the Broderie Anglaise frill and all that on to the cushion cover. The cushion cover is not anything special I'm afraid, I could not find what I wanted and that was a heavy ivory damask linen cushion cover. Its all hand sewn because I do not possess a sewing machine as yet.Never the less it is easy to transfer this square with the frill to a cushion cover of your choice and if you do I would love to see the finished item.The cushion filling is not included.


That's it dear bloggers ...just one more thing this giveaway is not really about how many followers I have got but a thank you...a very big thank you for your presence, albeit a virtual presence but very much there. Its to thank you for your comments,your ideas,your inspiration,your humor , your very interesting blogs and all you are giving me and most particularly those moments of interaction between reciprocal followers. THANK YOU!!!!


Amanda :-)







111 comments:

  1. Hi Amanda, Yay!!... I am the first one here. Thanks a lot for keeping the gorgeous giveaway open to ALL. The cushion cover and fan are to die for.
    My fave colors are red and white. Red, I feel depicts passion, all red edibles make you hungry and it is also a happy color. White is pure, serene, calm and goes well with any color. I am always drawn to the color white while shopping.
    I am already your follower and I will be back after posting on my blog.
    Love

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    1. Congratulations on being the very first and I have you down for two entries. I think people who live in hot climates are drawn to white more...its such a cool colour.

      Yes you are already a follower.

      Thank you very much for posting my giveaway link on your blog :-)

      keep well

      Amanda :-)

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  2. Hi Amanda

    Greetings this morning from a sunny Ireland (hard to believe it I know!!!)

    Just back from holiday so trying to play catch up with the dreaded household drdgery like washing and ironing etc
    but want to catch up with all my blogging friends too!

    Love the idea of your giveaway, the goodies are fantastic
    and so generous.

    Back to your question -
    In the summer I love turquoise and sea greens
    always reminds me of blue skies and warm oceans.

    In winter it changes and I love warm rustic shades of orange,
    terracotta and all the lovely rustic colours.


    Hope all is well in your corner of the world
    am off to have a read of what I have missed.

    Thank you Amanda for your lovely comments on my "creativity"!!

    Have a great sunshiny day.


    x Fiona

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  3. Hello Amanda, Now that is an interesting question. I find it difficult to answer because I am a colour junkie. Given the right day and the right mood, or the right situation, I like almost every colour, but not necessarily to wear, or to decorate a room in.

    When I was young I used to 'see' names in colour...to think, or to say a name, it was always with a colour in my minds eye. I was about 6 or 7 before it dawned on me that not everyone saw what I did...for example, my own name is a red name - which is interesting because red was not my favourite colour.

    I have since discovered that it is a condition called synethesia, a sort of wiring crossover of senses within the brain and it can affect people in many ways. As I have grown older the effect has lessened, more is the pity!

    It is impossible for me to answer your question, I have failed at the first hurdle!!

    Our summer sun has gone again...boo-hoo.
    xx

    PS I'll happily put your giveaway on the sidebar of my blog.

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  4. Hello Amanda,Very interesting Giveaway!!!
    Well,I love white which represents purity of heart :-)

    Also love lemon yellow.Good in summer.

    We have tradition in India to wear particular colour clothes on each day.
    Like on thursady we wear yellow.I have a chart of same.
    Like your post.:-)

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  5. Hello Amanda...
    Ooh, this is such a generous Giveaway!...My favourite colour..Well, that really is a difficult one as I am a colour addict...all colours in all kinds of combinations...not sure what that must say about me! Although at the moment I am loving turquoise and coral!
    I am off now to pop a link on my sidebar...
    Hope you are having a great week,
    Susan x
    P.S I'm already a follower!

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  6. Hello Susan,
    That you are...a follower that is and likewise.
    Turquoise and coral ...fab colours

    Thats two entries then

    A xx

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  7. Now the colour bit is easy! I love green but why I'm not sure! It's such a cool, fresh colour and I don't think there's a shade of green I don't like!

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    1. Hello Gill

      another green lover then.....I'm not terribly keen on dark bottle green it reminds me of the Council colours...at least they used to be when I was a girl.

      Amanda xx

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    2. Thank you for joining/following my blog Gill. Gave you got a blog please so I can follow you back ?

      Amanda :-)

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  8. What a lovely giveaway, exciting and pleased to say I'm following :)
    I'm always very drawn to green, not sure why, but I like the explanation from Psychology Today. x

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  9. That makes two of us then....I always find green comforting!

    A xx

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  10. Ηallo Amanda!Here i am again!What a lovely giveaway!Iam so exciting!My favorites colours are tourqoise and the colour vanilla!I,m already a follower!I,m so excited having i new friend in Spain!!Kisses from a very hot ATHENS!!

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  11. Hello Dimi,

    Both very lovely colours. I do like your sea theme on your blog and most of all the dolphins. Greetings from a very hot stormy Alicante

    Amanda xx

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  12. Hi Amanda, Really interesting reading about the colours. My colour choices change depending on whether it's for the home or what I'm wearing. In my home most of the colours are very neutral with burgundy accents. For colours I tend to pick blues and purples I think this is because they are warm on me.
    Thanks so much for hosting the giveaway, lots of lovely things.
    Ali x

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  13. Hi, Amanda. A very interesting contest. Hmmm, I guess my favorite color would have to be red, followed closely by purple. To me red is a happy color, a brave color, not afraid of anything. Red is an out there, in your face color and that's how I feel when I wear it. Purple, however, makes me feel cozy. I really don't know why because it is as bold as red but I feel comfortable in purple and peaceful. Weird, huh? I'm going right now to link your contest to my blog. I really love all the things you are giving away. Such a great group.

    Sharon

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  14. Hi Amanda,
    What a lovely blog you have:) It is really good to be in blogger-land where one comes across such beautiful and colorful blogs. Thanks for the inspiration and i am your newest follower!

    My all time favourite color is RED. There is something about this color which spells life, love, energy, passion and energy. In my homeland India, red is also the color which symbolizes a married woman. She wears a red mark on the forehead known as "Sindur".

    Read more here : http://www.squidoo.com/colorexpert

    A very exciting give away is what you have manaaged to tempt us with! Thanks a lot for taking the time n energy for this and for all the lovely things you always say and put up!

    Rajeswari.

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  15. Hello my lovely friend!!! Yeah...a giveaway! Congrats on reaching your goal")
    I am happy to see you are letting all play. That is something..now...that I wish I would have done..but my husband talked me out of it....won't happen again! Anyway...I love the color green also...and white...the green just makes me happy! and white...reminds of things crisp and clean! My home if full of both colors. I will be happy to place the images of your giveaway and link on my blog...You are the best...very nice items to give!
    Your blogging friend from Louisiana!!
    Shari ")

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  16. Hi, hi Amanda

    Firstly thank you for your lovely comment on my last blog post, it actually made me well up and go all teary (but then I am a pregnant mess so this is an everyday occurance at the moment)!!

    Secondly congratulations on reaching your goal. It is such a fabulous feeling to set and achieve goals and you thoroughly deserve it (in fact as I write this you are up to 87 already...soon be 100...whoo hooooooo!!)

    Right then, I'm drawn to the colour red. It's my favourite colour and I love it, especially bright bluey red like London buses or Royal Mail postboxes....swoon.

    Right, off out to lunch today so must get a move on. Lots of love xxx

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  17. Amanda, what a generous Give-Away! Congratulations reaching your first milestone; it's been so nice finding other bloggers and learning about them. This is truly a wonderful blog and I know you'll double that before the year is out! XOXO

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  18. Hello Amanda, how exciting to hear of your giveaway and what a wonderful stash of gifts. Your crochet work is very beautiful on the cushion.

    Colour is such an emotive subject isn't it and for us arty / crafty people it's very important. For ever since I can remember when asked my favourite colour I always say purple, it's rich, it's oppulent, it can be a mystical spiritual colour and I just love it. That said, i also have fads which come and go, possibly seasonally of other colours, Red with black, grey & white is a strong combination which features in my design work quite a bit. Had a chocolate with pink & pistachio phase not so long ago and then sometimes just a clash of all groovy, psychedelic brights will whoosh into my world. Actually, I seem to have covered lots of colours so it might be easier to say what I don't like, not so keen on wishy washy pastels.

    Those sponge stick things look fab, have a good weekend. x

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  20. HI Amanda,I love the look of the blog and believe that I am already a member?! I love turquoise. I think it after seeing a picture of the Blue Lagoon on Capri when i was very young! My going away outfit was turquoise as well! Lovely give away! So glad that your membership is growing! Joan

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  21. Hi Amanda,

    Lovely give away - i will post again, when i get round to bloggingm, and include this. But for now this is the first entry from me!

    My colours I am drwan to are - duck egg blue and sandy yellow.

    These are the bedroom colours and everytime I see them somewhere else I just feel instantly calm and warm.

    I am also drawn to the combination of pink purple and green - a top my mum used to have which I adored and my whole wedding was designed on these colours!

    xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

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  22. Hi Amamnda,
    Thank you so much for coming to my little blog and leaving a message x

    My favourite colour is blue. My garden is blue. Blue fences, blue walls and I only grow flowers that are blue or purple! This is true! Any yellows or oranges are BANNED! I have a few posts on my blog with photos of my blue garden! Even my clothes props are blue!

    You are now added to my reading list. Isn't bloggylove just marvellous?! I am not sure how to do the second thing, adding the badge thingy - I am new to the techy side of bloggy things !

    Rachel xx

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  23. Good morning Amanada, I agree London did us proud last night I bet the atmosphere was electric in London itself. What a very generous giveaway Amanda and what beautiful things. I am a colour junkie I'm afraid I love most colours but the ones I am especially drawn too are greens, I find them calming and the colour green makes me happy, they are featured in most of my projects along with all shades of purple starting with the palest lilac down to the darkest purple, it's hard to explain why it just feels right if that makes sense. To complicate things even more I enjoy wearing red not the brightest shades but say a cherry red, it makes me feel energized and young (haha dream on)This is great fun Amanda and I wish all entrants the best of luck, as you know I am already a follower of your lovely blog and I will be pasting your giveaway image on my blog as soon as I leave here. Have a lovely weekend :)

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  24. Hi Amanda...i see your comment in my post with awards and i answer you, if you want to see the answer
    http://delfinaki-sunset.blogspot.com/2012/07/14-15.html
    i dont know if you return and read the answers on comments, please let me know

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  25. Hello....me again...I posted a little link on my page today about your giveaway! Have a great weekend! Shari ")

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  26. Hello Shari

    I have you down for two entries now....thanks for doing that

    keep well

    A xx

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  27. Wasn't the opening ceremony just fabulous! Ooh and what a lovely giveaway Amanda. Congratulations to over 80 followers. My favourite colour is green - I find it has a calming, soothing effect on me and sometimes to mix it up a bit I love a touch of pink with green.
    Victoria xx

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    1. hello Victoria

      GREEN definitely is the top colour that people are mentioning here!
      pink with green yesss a lovely combination
      OK I have you down for one entry :-)

      A xx

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  28. Hi Amanda,
    For some reason I thought I was already following you. Lol. I joined and my blog was not popping up with the join. Just in case here is the url for kashi's corner. http://mamakashi.blogspot.com/. I love purple, pink and green. Purple just makes me happy and I always gravitate towards it. Green makes everything light and bright and I love it. Pink is just pink. I love it because it is pink. Have a great weekend and congratulations on over 90 followerws.

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  29. Hi Amanda,
    I just added your link to my post and the image too. Hope you get a lots more followers.

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  30. Hello Kashi

    I see you on my Google friend connect list now you are my 92 follower. Thank you for for visiting and following my blog. Yours is the 19th entry on this giveaway....splendid!
    It seems everyone likes green!!!
    I'm off over to your blog now to join

    Keep well

    Amanda :-)

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  31. Hello Amanda !
    I've come to become one of your followers as I like your blog very much and have been visiting you for a while, and I fell on your Giveaway post !!! Lucky me! Congratulations on reaching your goal ! As I can see I am your 93rd follower already, and I am certain your will pretty soon make them 100!
    I love blue colour, from very pale shades to dark blue, and I use it in most of my crafts. I also wear lots of blue clothes along with red and white (because of my french origin, maybe?, lol). However, I also love green a lot,and its soothing effects. Please let me know if you can see me in your followers, as my picture doesn't show. I would love it if you could also join my blog. In case you can't see me, my blog is http://latelierdemarieanne.blogspot.gr
    All the best !!!
    Marie-Anne

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  32. Here I am again ! I've done it! I've put your giveaway image on the sidebar of my blog!
    Good luck to every participant!
    Have a nice Sunday !!!!
    Marie-Anne

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  33. Just got your reminder, thank you!!! I would love to be in this giveaway lovely Amanda. I shall attempt to remember how to put the link on my sidebar and then I will be back :)
    xoxo Sandi

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    1. Good...glad you remembered...you've two entries now! :-)

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  34. Oki doki, on my sidebar and have written a tiny post telling people to hop over here and introduce themselves.
    xoxo Sandi

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  35. I found my way here via another blog, and I'm so glad I did! Wish I knew how to become a follower and partake in your lovely giveaway. Tried but couldn't succeed. I'm NOT a blogger: just a fellow artisan. Will still share my fave colours and why. Same as yours, green and orange, how funny is that! Green because it's soothing, calming, the colour of trees, grass, flower stems, leaves, frogs.. it's everywhere. Orange for a reason that I heard many years ago; it's the colour of hope. I've always loved it, pumpkins, Fall leaves, marigolds my oma grew. Lovely day to you. Look forward to coming back already.

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  36. hello Victoria,
    Thats fine ...I appreciate the comments and just send me your email the one I've received is a no reply email address and I'll enter you for the giveaway.


    Keep well

    Amanda :-)

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  37. Hey Amanda! Congratulations on all your followers, your giveaway is very generous indeed. You did a beautiful job on the cushion cover, and the fan is very pretty. My favorite colors are blues and every color of red from pink to raspberry. Have a lovely week!

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  38. What a fun giveaway! I'm definitely already following you:) And I mentioned your giveaway on my blog! I like white, green and teal colors. I seem to have these colors repeating in my house, clothes and jewelry most of the time.

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  39. I found your blog from Lena over at Frugal and Thankful, so glad I did!!
    My favorite colors seem to be pink and green, at least that's what I have the most of in fabrics! Ha

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  40. Hi Amanda, what a lovely generous giveaway, cograts on reaching your milestone, I like to pop over here and see whats happening in your part of the world, so different to where I live! My colour favourites are greens, blues and reds, not really into yellows, oranges and browns, I find I am drawn back to similar colours in a lot of my crochet and crafty stuff.
    Have a lovely day , Julie :)

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  41. Hi Amanda, congrats on reaching your bloggy milestone! But you pose such a tricky question! If I have to pick one colour it would have to be red. It's obviously the colour of passion and love, but also I once was a redhead! and it's the name of my crafty biz (Mahana Redlegs) and I love splashes of red about the house. Now those Fartons look pretty good, could they be used to make my favourite desert, tiramisu?! S:)

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    1. Thanks for joining in Sally.

      I hate to disappoint you but should you win I won't be able to send you the Fartons.....you know what its like where sending edible substances are concerned to New Zealand or Australia. However I'd add something else of course.

      A xx

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  42. New follower. I love finding crochet bloggers. My favorite color is green, any shade. It just seems to calm me.

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  43. what a lovely giveaway Amanda - count me in! (I have just clicked the follow button-I thought I already was!)
    My favourite colour is PINK! I like to think this is because I live with so many boys...but actually it always has been a firm favourtie. It makes me feel happy.
    fee x

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  44. Ooo I'd missed your fabulous giveaway! What gorgeous goodies, I adore anything Spanish so I'd love to win. Whenever I've been to Spain I always bring back lots of lovely pottery and other goodies stuffed in my case :-)

    I adore bright colour and love lots of colours together like a rainbow. My favourite two are purple and bright pink which I love together but I also love turquoise, orange and red! I guess I'm drawn to strong colours as they are so cheerful and happy. Actually I'm not keen on green though, strange that.

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  45. My favourite colour...impossible question...depends if I am wearing it, looking at it and mood! I love brights mainly...Lucy colours, I probably don't wear enough subtle colours but who cares! Always loved all sorts of blues...even if my school uniform was navy I still like it. Sea colours, autumnal colours and naturals. When I had my business the logo was fuchsia and lime...so you could see it from the road, love that combination too! I suppose I am not as keen on girly pinks and purples on their own...

    Good luck with your first give-away....I am quickly getting the hang of all this blog etiquette, I hope :o Fiona x

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  46. Yeah! Congratulations 103 Followers at the moment! What a great 'Give Away' how exciting. I have given you a mention on my blog with a link to your blog. I have a hard job choosing my favourite colours, I am very partial to black and I like it with pinks. I quite like deliberately garish colour clashes. I also love pink and green together a nice rosie pink with a sage green, it is very feminine, pretty and reminds me of 'Somerset Cottage Gardens'. Good old Dunster eh? I do also love 'Minehead'. It is probably not very 'en vogue' to admit but I think it is a great little town. :) x

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  47. Hi Amanda!
    How nice to be able to spend a little time exploring your post! I just returned from a special time at the beach with family. The Pacific is big, blue and very cold. I had the fun of getting my feet wet and searching for seashells. Hopefully, later today I will be posting about my beach weekend.
    I love the thrifty way you repurosed your pink robe. There's such satisfaction that comes when your can use something twice! Your crochet touches are delightful and so original!
    Thank you for your generous giveaway, Amanda. So many pretty things...and, how wonderful to see things that are from where you live. I am getting excited about offering a giveaway when I reach my 50th post...and, you have inspired me, my friend.
    Now, to share my favorite color...The one I am constantly drawn to...and, (big surprise)....IT'S RED!
    Things that I love...
    apples, cherries, strawberries....
    polka dots, gingham, Rubies (my favorite stone)
    cheerfulness, vibrance, energy
    It's the highest arch of the rainbow...
    the longest wave length...

    A memorable, joyful day is often referred to as a "Red Letter Day".

    I like the quote that "Painters use Red like spice" by D. Jarmen

    And, lastly....
    One of my favorite songs is "lady in Red" by Chris Deburgh....
    It just happens that I was wearing my favorite RED dress the day that I met my darling husband!!!!
    I hope you have a wonderful day, my dear friend!
    Blessings,
    Carolynn xoxo
    I will happily share about your blog giveaway on my new post!

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  48. Hi, Amanda!
    My very favorite color is white. I am also drawn to red quite often. I am known to wear pink and pale blue, and turqoise.
    When I am crocheting, much of what I make is white, so I have to say, it really is my favorite color of all.
    I enjoy your blog, but haven't been a follower until now. I hadn't realized it. You have been on my blogroll for a long time, and I check in often.
    I am now a follower as ShelleyJo with google.
    I have posted a comment and link to this give-a-way and your blog on my current blog post @ Shelleyjomoozings.wordpress.com
    What a darling give-a-way! You are fabulous to think of such a variety of fun things to combine.
    The jar of love was a lovely thing to participate in and I am glad your friend got such fun things. Pepe is awesome!

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  49. Hi Amanda. What a lovely giveaway!
    I am a blue and red lover. Blue because of its calmness and freshness. Conjures me images of the sea, the sky. And red because it reminds me of my dear mum. She loved red and loved to wear me in red when I was little. So I always relate to red. Not as the colour of passion but the colour of unconditional love. :)
    I am already a follower of your blog as you know. ;)
    xx

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  50. Lovely gifts you have for offer, Amanda. I do love the colours blue and yellow. Blue I am certain as being a Pisces it relaxes me, Yellow makes me feel alive and happy. I love the combination of these colours. Thank you for joining up as a follower on my blog, I linked you up from there on my today's post. Enjoy the day !

    "Just Me"

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  51. My favorite colour is blue. I just love the soothing coolness of it and most of my clothes are blue. What a generous giveaway. Such a lovely variety of fun things.

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  52. Hello Cate
    Thank you for visiting and following my blog. I'm afraid I can't find the link to your blog so I can't follow you back. Your message is a no reply so I can't get back to you that way either. Please give me the name of your blog.

    Keep well

    Amanda :-)

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  53. What a fabulous giveaway... The cushion is gorgeous!! I'd love to enter if that's ok?
    ... And what an interesting post...The colour I am always drawn to is red. I like a real mix of colours but almost always there is a touch of red in what I create, wear, etc. I also favour green too!
    Thank you for your lovely comment on my makes, you're so kind :-)

    Hugs,
    Louise xx

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  54. Thanks for visiting Louise and you most certainly can participate.
    Green seems to be the top colour going by all these comments and then I'd say Red is the follow up.
    Keep well

    Amanda :-)

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  55. Thank you for your kind message Amanda and I would love to join in. I like red too - house tends to be mostly red and white - I love Scandinavian/Swedish type designs. I am drowning here in the house clearance... will be back soon xxx

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  56. Wow, what a lovely and generous giveaway Amanda, please put my name in the bowl.......

    For many years green and purple were my favourite colour combo, but I am drawn to various colours. I do like Autumnal tones as the cooler seasons are my favourites and I love all the Autumn leaves, but I love turquoise/light blue and red together . It's such a cheery combination and makes me happy when I see it any where, particularly in fabric. I love red shoes too......

    CLaire :}

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  57. Oohhh! Goodies thank you for the chance to win a fabulous giveaway .favorite colours are lavender and dark purply pink can't think of the name of it like a bilberry colour . Please enter me in the giveaway
    Louise

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    1. Hello Louise

      Thank you for visiting my blog. I would be delighted to enter you in the giveaway. Could you join my follower's list please through the friend connect widget above.

      Amanda :-)

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Thank you for your comments. I do read them and try to reply to all as well.Please keep them coming. Amanda :-)