Tuesday, April 20, 2010

Lydia and Pugs Giveaway!

When Dawn Wood from Lydia and Pugs contacted me about sponsoring a Mother's Day giveaway, I was beyond excited! Her work can be seen on some of my favorite preppy blogs, so I've been a fan of hers for quite some time.

If you haven't heard of her or seen examples of her fun work, she is awesome at taking personal pictures of you and your precious pups and making them into personalized stationary! Y'all know I'm a fan of stationary and all things paper! Inspired by "vintage wallpaper, gorgeous fabrics, preppy patterns," Dawn has a knack for prepalicious color combos and design. The Lydia and Pugs line also offers other fun things like aprons, notepads, and towels. One visit to her shop and you'll become a mega fan, too.

And because she is just fabulous, she wanted to giveaway not one, but two prizes to one lucky winner!


The winner will get one set of customized stationary and two embroidered hand towels to give to your mama! This is a fabulous Mother's Day gift any stylish mom will love.

You'll work with Dawn personally to pick the perfect stationary and initial monogram for your fun prizes. Could this deal be any sweeter?

To enter:

* Leave a comment here telling us just why your mom is the best mom out there! :)

* For a second entry, become a follower of Dawn's blog, which updates readers on all the goings on of her fabulous line. **Be sure to leave a separate comment for your second entry.**

Giveaway ends this Saturday, April 24th at 11:59pm with the winner being announced the following day.

Good luck!
xoxo 

99 sweetie poos said...:

Hannah said...

My mom is the absolute best because she has been such an amazing role model for me and has taught me how to be a strong, beautiful, loving woman!

KatieB. said...

Great giveaway! My mama is the best because after being a stay-at-home mom for 18 years, she went back to work as a real estate agent! Within a few years, she has become one of the top agents in the State...even in this economy! I'm so proud of her!

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Short Southern Momma said...

What a great giveaway! Im a follower, Im a follower. I think my momma is the greatest because she has had a rough road the past couple of years but she came through stronger than ever. Hope your having a great day! Good Luck all! xoxo

Short Southern Momma said...

I love Dawn's work. I am a follower of her blog too. I seem to be a little partial to her blog headers. {wink wink} hahaha

xoxo

Stacey @ The Blessed Nest said...

My mom is the best because not only is she a wonderful mother, taking care of me & loving me while I was growing up, now it's even better because she's my best friend! :)

Hillcrest Acres said...

What a great giveaway. My mom is wonderful because she always put us first no matter what. She is the most unselfish person I know. I could never thank you enough for everything she has done and continues to do.

Hillcrest Acres said...

What an adorable blog Dawn has. I just became a follower of it.

Whitney Walker Alexander said...

I follow Dawn's blog.

Whitney Walker Alexander said...

My mum is the best ever because she loves the Lord and is my best friend in the entire world!

Angela said...

My mom is the best because she is a fabulous role model and my best friend. :)

Angela said...

I also follow Dawn's blog!

Luci said...

My mom is the best because, when I had the stomach flu in college, she drove 8 hours on ten minutes' notice to take care of me! She got us a hotel room with two bathrooms (so I could be sick) and stayed for a week while I recuperated. She didn't even complain when I threw up on her by accident. Now that's love!

Luci said...

I'm a follower of Lydia's blog! (my second entry) Thanks!! So excited for this giveaway!

Summer Says... said...

My mom is a fantastic Christian woman who lives each day with integrity and determination. She raised three kids and is a Nan to three grandkids and granddogs. She works hard to make a difference in not only our lives, but everyone she encounters. Everyone should be so lucky to have a Mom/Nan like her.

Sweet Southern Prep said...

I follow you, and Dawn's blog too. Hope I win! Addicted to stationery!

Sweet Southern Prep said...

My mom is amazing. There's just too much to say. She had six girls in 9 1/2 years, and we all grew up to be great, young ladies, graduating from college and are all still so close! Couldn't ask for anything better than that, and all thanks to my wonderful mother's example.

Miranda Tucci said...

I am a new follower of Dawn's blog.. thank you SO MUCH for showcasing her today!

I am also a follower of your blog - I love it! :-)

Miranda Tucci said...

My mom is the BEST mom out there because: She has volunteered to watch after our 2 dogs (PUGS!) for 3 years while we live in Hawaii. My husband is in the Navy, so we are getting stationed out there. We were so worried about our pugs, and we know it's a big undertaking.. we appreciate her so much!

Mama Chick said...

And, I am following Dawn's blog!

Mama Chick said...

My mom is the best because she's there whenever any of us need her. She loves being around her children and grandchildren. Her laugh is contagious and she's taught me to be a great mom as well.

C.l.o.v.e.r. said...

My mom is the best because at the age of 24 she raised 3 kids under the age of 3 by herself while working full time as a nurse. She worked so hard and we didn't miss out on anything! She is the greatest. :)

C.l.o.v.e.r. said...

I follow Dawn's blog too!

Nicole-Lynn said...

I'm a follower of Dawns blog!

seasidesmitten@aol.com

Nicole-Lynn said...

Great giveaway! I would gift this to my friend who is expecting her first child this spring.. new mommy!

Seasidesmitten@aol.com

Lilo, The Great Rock Eater said...

My mom is the best because she has always been my biggest supporter!! Even though she not really a dog person, she has gotten behind my volunteering and fundraising for the pug rescue and refers to Lilo as her grandpug. She is my role model and my hero. In the middle of her own problems, she's always there to help deal with mine.

Lilo, The Great Rock Eater said...

I also follow Dawn's blog and her twitter!! =) Love her work. She is fabulous!!

Sarah Beth said...

My mom is the best because she is fun, creative and loving and as I've grown up has become one of my best friends!

SouthernBelleJM said...

I'm a follow of Lydia and Pugs too!!!

SouthernBelleJM said...

My Mum is the best because even though my Mum was diagnosed with thyroid cancer, she never complained. She is stronger than she thinks is:)

Sarah Beth said...

I am a follower of Dawn's blog - LOVE her work!!

BLC :o said...

Oh la la! Count me in!!! My mom is the best ever because of her grace, compassion, love, and support. She is a worker bee and always puts others before herself. I love following Dawn's blog too. Many thanks for hosting such a great giveaway!!! Xoxo-BLC

a said...

My mom is amazing. She'll sit down and talk me down whenever I'm feeling overwhelmed or anxious. She always takes the time to make every day special for me, even if it's just having dinner made.

KatieB. said...

I'm now a fan of her blog too :)

Taryn said...

My mom is amazing for surviving with me! And wanting to love me no matter what.

Sweet Tea and Biscuits said...

My mom is a strong loving person with a free spirit and a heart of gold. Love you momma !!

Sweet Tea and Biscuits said...

I adore Lydia and Pugs - A HUGE fan of her artwork - such a talented and sweet person. Thanks for hosting such a wonderful giveaway :)

Martha Carolyn said...

My Mom is my best friend. She is patient, loving and so sweet. I can talk to her about anything, and she always has my back. She has always put her children before herself and would give us the last dime she had. I was so blessed when God made her my mom.

Martha Carolyn said...

I am following Dawn's blog (can't believe it took me this long to discover her blog! I am a proud pug mama!) and I'm also subscribing to your blog!

Elliott said...

My mum is the strongest woman I know, a true "steel magnolia." Without her, I wouldn't know how to be a great wife, a fabulous friend, a killer baker, a tidy wifey, and a strong lover of everything furry.

Sundi said...

My mom is the best because she was a wonderful comfort, support, and example for me in leading me to know more about Christ and my faith. In the face of great adversity, she was a beacon of light for me! And her love always flowed selflessly, warmly, and constantly. She's awesome!

sunrutsw at gmail dot com

Sundi said...

I'm also a follower of Dawn's blog!

sunrutsw at gmail dot com

Wehaf said...

My mom is the best because she raised seven children to be wonderful adults, and we are all friends with each other and with her! I think that's speaks volumes about her parenting.

urchiken at gmail dot com

Annie said...

What a wonderful giveaway! My mom is the best because she gave me the most wonderful childhood. She was a single parent for several years, and I know she struggled so much. But I was none the wiser...she made sure that I was always content, safe and happy :)

annie(dot)milner(at)gmail(dot)com

Annie said...

I now also follow Dawn's blog :)

annie(dot)milner(at)gmail(dot)com

Amber said...

My mom is the best mom out there because she has so much love in her heart and a passion for life. She sacrificed so much of her own life for the sake of my brother and I and I know she is the one person in this world who truly loves me unconditionally.
Thank you for the giveaway :)
hurdler4eva(at)gmail(dot)com

Amber said...

I follow Dawn's blog!
Thank you for the giveaway :)
hurdler4eva(at)gmail(dot)com

Katie said...

My mom is the best because she's the strongest person, mentally, that i know. Throughout thick and thin, she has always treated me with respect and dignity and not just as her kid. She has dedicated her life to me and to others as a nurse and I can only hope that I could be 1/10th the person she is on her worst day.

@ByHandGiveaways said...

My mom is the best because she has always been there for me and I know I can talk to her about anything

duhnellecarter [at] yahoo . com

Angie said...

This is Brooke-I am 10 years old. My Mom is the best because she teaches me how to be a good student and how to study hard. Plus she loves to play soccer with me.

brooke

Angie
rennieangie at gmail dot com

Angie said...

We follow Dawn's blog now!!

Thanks
Angie
rennieangie at gmail dot com

Erica said...

My mom is GREAT . . . a little ball of spunk and energy! And she loves her poochie as much as her husband and kids!

sandovalita said...

my mama is fantastic because she always sacraficed so we could have better! =]
-Ali
dyupp@hotmail.com

sandovalita said...

and I follow Lydia\s blog
dyupp@hotmail.com

Amy said...

I was adopted as a baby - my mom chose me to belong to her! She is awesome - cool under pressure, always there for me and my sisters - she taught us how to be strong, yet gentle.
amymbrennan @ hotmail . com

Tales of a Peanut said...

So glad to now know about Lydia and Pugs!

My Mom is wonderful. She is, truly, my best friend and I am so thankful that she is always there to support me and give me advice. She has been so wonderful during this first year in my daughter's life answering all my questions and helping me. She is wonderful!

Samy said...

My mom is the greatest because she works so hard every day to be the best nurse, wife, and mother that she can be. She is loving, caring, patient and nurturing, as a mom should be. :)

samyrocks92 at msn dot com

Samy said...

I became a follower of Dawn's blog!

allie-mac-fallie said...

I love my mom for more reasons than I can write on here but for one she raised me as a single mom and never denyed me of any activity that I wanted to do because she couldnt afford it even though she probably couldnt. She always sacrificed so that I would have the best... be it- ballet, tap, and jazz lessons, gymnastics lessons, violin lessons, piano lessons, voice lessons and MUCH MUCH MORE! <3 you mom!!!

Kristen said...

My Mom is the best because she takes care of my THREE dogs when I go out of town.

Kristen said...

My Mom is wonderful because she takes care of my THREE dogs when I go out of town.

couponboss at gmail dot com

Southernmomoftwo said...

My mom is the best mom because not only is she my mother, she is my best friend. I am an only child and we have been inseparable my whole life!

Southernmomoftwo said...

I'm a follower of Lydia and Pugs!

Susan said...

My mom is the best because she's always has a positive attitude!

Susan said...

Oops..I meant "now" following! Couldn't have picked a worse letter to replace the "w"!

Susan said...

I'm not following Dawn's blog...and pretty excited about it too! Very cute things!

phrannie said...

following Dawn's and your blog with GFC!
http://phranne.etsy.com
@FlamingBlingy
phranne[at]yahoo.com

phrannie said...

what a great giveaway!! my mom is the most awesome mom because..... she showed me how to be a strong woman, how to be independent and confident, and how to kick some serious butt!! god help anyone who stands in my way, lol!
http://phranne.etsy.com
@FlamingBlingy
phranne[at]yahoo.com

Green's Anatomy said...

My mom is the best mom out there for A LOT of reasons! She has been through sooo much from birth til now (lost her mom at 2, lost her dad at 3, lost her only grand parent at 7, lost a brother at 15, our house burn down in 98, her other daughter was shot in a school shooting in 99, and she lost her husband - my dad- in 2003) but never lets any of it hold her back, change her out look on life, or raise her children any different! She has been open and honest with with us as children about temtations we will be experienced to and how to choose from right and wrong! She really is the BEST mom out there! No doubt!!

Sherry said...

My Mom passed away quite suddenly about fifteen years ago. I miss her all the time. I do have a wonderful mother in law, she has been a blessing in my life for over 35 years. She is the best!

xo JDR xo said...

My mom is the best because she is by far my best friend. She lives 18 hours away from me but is still very much a part of my every day life. She's been a fabulous role model, I love her with all of my heart and thank God I have her in my life.

xo JDR xo said...

I think Dawn's work is beautiful!
I am already follower of her blog :)

Rouky said...

Hi! I suscribe to your blog and to Dawn's as well. In fact, I had her made many products featuring my cavalier king charles spaniel. They are beyond beautiful!

My mom is the best because she is the most generous, she is unconventional and she lives her life her own way.

Elena said...

My mom is the best because she is always been there for me. I love her so much!

queen-of-pain at yandex dot com

Elena said...

I am a follower of Dawn's blog (as Elena)

queen-of-pain at yandex dot com

Danielle said...

My mom is currently struggling through a bad divorce with an abusive man and dealing with the recent onset of seizures with an unknown cause. Her strength through all of this is just a small part of what makes her the best.

The Happy Wife/Danielle
ldsmom2201 at yahoo dot com
http://juanshappywife.blogspot.com

DeeGeeRN said...

She taught me the love of reading by taking me to the library every week starting when i was very very little...

DeeGeeRN said...

I"m a follower of Dawn's blog... thanks

adamsca at me dot com

Mandy from Burkett Blessings said...

My mom is the best because she is completely self-less. She never thinks of herself and is ALWAYS putting others first. She is my best friend and the perfect Proverbs 31 woman.
mandy-burkett at sbcglobal dot net

Mandy from Burkett Blessings said...

I am a brand new follower of Dawn's blog.

mandy-burkett at sbcglobal dot net

Green's Anatomy said...

I'm a follower of Dawn's Blog!

kelseylaster@gmail.com

USCGWifey said...

I follow her blog via GFC
uscgwifey at gmail dot com

USCGWifey said...

My mom is the best because she is my hero, my rock, and my best friend. I was in an abusive relationship and she stood by me the whole time and help me get out of it! Now, I'm married to a wonderful man who would never treat me poorly! Thank you for the giveaway!
uscgwifey at gmail dot com

MelissaStuff said...

My mom is the best because she's always been there for us no matter what. From the time I was little she has convinced me that I could do anything I wanted and that she would love me no matter what.

She's facing some health concerns this Mother's Day . . . and I hope in the end it is one of the best for her!

pam said...

My mother taught me to be a good parent and gave me the patience and perseverance to get through the struggles of life...I miss her terribly.

brittany said...

my moms the best because shes always been there & tried her best to keep her kids taken care of & happy .
imabiqqirl@aim.com

brittany said...

i followed you.
imabiqqirl@aim.com

Jackie said...

My mom is the best mom because, with 7 kids and 19 grandchildren, she still insists on having every holiday at her house (that's a lot of people to cook and clean for!). She is there whenever anyone needs her, and she makes each and every one of us feel special. She is the most un-selfish person I have ever met, and I try to be like her everyday.
Thanks!
jackievillano at gmail dot com

Nikki Cogg said...

And I'm now following Lydia and Pugs- can't wait to look around her site some more!

Nikki Cogg said...

Hope it's not too late! I'm already a follwer of your blog :)

WienerLover said...

My mom is the best because she has this amazing personality and caring heart. She lights up the room when she walks in and has the ability to make anyone laugh! I love her so much and she has been there for me through thick and thin. I just recently have gotten out of an abusive relationship and I was so lost... luckily I have my mommy to help me and she has been such a great person and has been there to help me to get my life back on track. I love her so much!

Donna said...

I'm a follower of Dawn's blog.

Donna
dwarrington1@gmail.com

Donna said...

My mother is wonderful. Over 16 years ago, my husband's back went out and he was never the same again....we not only lose our home but we were behind in so many bills, we had collectors banging on our door. We moved into my mom's home (after she had just retired from working 42 years at the phone company). It was my husband, three teenage sons, two dogs and three cats. 16 years later, we are taking care of her. Thanks mom, love ya!

Donna
dwarrington1@gmail.com

Jinx said...

Become a follower of Dawns!!

jinxspinx

Ashley
sympathetic_kitty@yahoo.com

Jinx said...

My mom is the freaking awesome'st best because she is a fun mom and friend to everyone. She pretty much adopts you into her life.

Also. It never fails she always offers your bugles and sundrop. hahaha

Ashley
sympathetic_kitty@yahoo.com

Sherlyj said...

My mom's the best because even though I do things to piss her off, she'll always have my back and just wants me to be happy with my life. What more can you ask for? daydreamsinbubbles(at)hotmail(dot)com

Miss Muddy Paws said...

What a fabulous giveaway! My mom is the best mother a girl could ask for. When she was pregnant with my older brother she fell off a horse and was unconscious for 10 days. After waking up, she relearned how to walk and talk, and had two more children (I was one of those). Despite all of the obstacles of having a traumatic brain injury, she was able to make a full recovery and raise four amazing children. She has always supported my brothers and I in all of our endeavors, and always with a smile on her face. After sending her youngest child off to college (moi) she went back to school and got two masters degrees, and has begun writing. I adore my mother, and think she truly is an amazing woman!

Leah said...

Hi! This is Leah from The Narrow Path blog and I thought you might be interested to know the winner of my giveaway, at:

http://foreverwithgod.blogspot.com/2010/04/winner.html

;)

Cute giveaway! To bad I am, too late. :)

~Leah

Miss Jody said...

OH i love this!
love my dog so much!

jtruearmywife@yahoo.com

I'm heading over to her blog now!