If you peeked into my reader, you’d find blogs about decorating, crafting, entertaining, gardening, photography and of course lots and lots of food blogs.
Sandy’s blog The Reluctant Entertainer is a little of all the things I love about a blog rolled up into one. She’s a busy Mom of 3 teenagers (I can relate to that) who maintains a garden, entertains on a budget, makes delicious meals for her family and friends, teaches the power of gracious hospitality and shows you that entertaining doesn’t have to be stressful. You can be the hostess AND enjoy the party!
Sandy is also the author of The Reluctant Entertainer.
Sandy on her book:
In my NEW inspirational book, The Reluctant Entertainer, I relate to many
apprehensive hostesses in real ways with genuine encouragement and advice.
Emphasizing the forgotten goal of entertaining – connecting deeply with others –
I show how women can use who they are and what they have to create memorable experiences.
Plus it’s packed with over 40 of Sandy’s delicious recipes.
Sandy contacted me and offered one of my readers a copy of the book! Thanks so much Sandy! Since spring is finally here and Mother’s day is approaching fast, just answer this question for me:
What is your favorite flower?
If you’d like another chance to win, follow this blog (if you do already, let me know in the comments and I’ll add another chance in for ya).
Deadline for entries is Tuesday, May 3rd, so hurry!
Please include an email address if you do not have a blog.
Can't wait to win it?? Buy it now on Amazon!
45 comments:
It would have to roses. Roses are the perfect example of God's glory. Doesn't hurt that Savanna loves them the most too. :)
chrysanthemums :)
My favorite would have to be the gardenia.
My favorite would be hydrangeas!
Lily's! (:
I need this book. Before my dinner party late May, about which I am quite nervous!
Um, favorite flower, though? Hm. Roses, I s'pose. I love all flowers now thanks to traveling a lot through Big Sur, but the biggest surprise I ever got from Steve was a huge bouquet of Roses for our 10th wedding anniversary and they smelled *amazing*.
Ranunculus are stunning, but in the end, my favorite is lilac.
Cheers,
*Heather*
sunflower! ;)
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My favorite flower is the Calla Lily.
My favorite flower is hydrangeas.
Seriously?! You want me to pick just one? I'm reading the other comments to this post and seeing some of my favorites, hydrangeas...yah, me too! gardenia...yah that one too! ROSES!...uh YAH! I adore God's masterful creation of flowers!
My favorite is peonies!
I love Hydrangeas!
She's going to show me that entertaining doesn't have to be stressful, really? Well then, sign me up!
Gigantic sunflowers. Totally.
My favorite flower would have to be a pink rose. But I also really like pink tulips. Flowers are such a great addition to bring femininity into your home!
I'm a huge fan of Agapanthus!
Following your blog! Thanks for the chance to win this book!
Tulips!
Thanks!
It is sooooo hard to pick just one!
Okay. Hydrangeas!
Periwinkle, limelight or pure Annabelle white? I truly madly, deeply LOVE them all. Thank goodness I don't have to decide on a color.
Her book sounds wonderful. I want to enjoy the party!
I love large beautiful gerbera daisies! I already follow your blog!
I like crocuses. First sign of spring around here. And yes I follow your blog!
Blossoms; cherry, peach or quince.
lilacs and stargazer lilies. :)
Ohh, i love Calla lily.
Tulips! I hope I win!
erinb1@aol.com
There's no way I can choose just one. There are so many beautiful flowers to choose from.
It really is hard for me to pick just one. I never thought much about flowers growing up. They were pretty, they grew in other people's gardens (though some azalea bushes and crocuses did dare to thrive in our yard) and they seemed like a waste of money to me. What's the point of growing something that gives you nothing in return? Then I moved to Alaska. Long dark nights and even shorter dark days make winter drag forever. Then, one day, you notice the buds on the trees and as you scurry to complete your errands downtown, you notice all the beautiful hanging baskets the municipality of Anchorage decorates street posts with, and you make a point of wandering through town square as you gaze in awe at the splendor and array of all the colors of the rainbow. Pansies, petunias, begonias, marigolds, lobelia... they're all there. And you finally understand, it's not about a lowly flower but but about the beauty and joy they bring to us. I cannot wait until husband retires from the military and we buy our first home. It *will* have a garden and it will be covered in flowers. Of that I guarantee you. :-)
I love Dahlias, and pansies and well all flowers but Dahlias is my first choice.
Laura
theenclave@cfl.rr.com
My favorite flowers are hydrangeas. I love that you can change the color of the flowers with the type of soil they're planted in.
Following your blog and loving it!
My favorite flower is the daffodil...Thanks for the chance to win...e* emurgajackson@yahoo.com
Definitely Hydrangeas!!
Peonies! My wedding bouquet will be made of light pink peonies! They are soft and pretty :)
Dahlias. They're huge and gorgeous! :)
My favorite flower is Freesia!!
A simple daisy - colors
I love zinnias.
heatherspooner1981 at gmail dot com
You know, I love the beauty and stamina of Tulips, but if I had to pick a forever flower, it would have to be a beautiful AND fragrant rose. Must be both.
Char
http://lifedramatic.blogspot.com
Well it really is hard to pick just one, but I love daffodils since they are the first sign of spring. Foxgloves are lovely too, but I think roses are my favorite. Here in California, they are beautiful, versatile and smell so good! I enjoy reading your blog and thanks for the chance to win!
Karen
karen@edwardproperties.com
Tulips! I've been reading Sandy's blog for years! Great giveaway!
Dahlias.
Calla Lily
Totally impossible to pick just one but the first that pops into my head is freesia, even I can grow them and the scent is incredible!
sunflowers
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