Which Watch Designs CONTEST CLOSED

Congratulations to the Reese's who said, "these watches are so cute! I always see stuff like this at the farmer's market but they aren't as cute as these!" You are the lucky winner of they cute holiday watch from Which Watch! You can pick up your watch at the show- or if you can't make it (or wait) please email me dani@ohsweetsadie.com and I will get you hooked up sooner.

Sara Jane Taylor is the creative genius behind Which Watch Designs. Sara's watches are always a big seller- what's not to love? Her watches double as a funky/cool bracelet- talk about killing 2 birds with 1 stone. The watch faces interchange with any band...and if you buy 4 bands you get the 5th band free! You could have a different watch to go with every season/holiday.

Everyone who leaves a comment will be entered into the drawing to win this adorable Christmas watch. The winner and next contest will be announced next Monday. Feel free to comment on how cute the watches are, or your favorite time of day. Mine is right now- kids are asleep, husband just got home, contest is up on the blog, time for bed. Good Luck!

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Green Lily Designs CONTEST CLOSED

Congratulations to Jack who said, "These are so cute! I love plain old fashioned names like Jane and Henry." Well, Jack- I think either of these posters would look amazing with a name like Jane or Henry! Email me and I will put you in contact with Amy so you can claim your prize.



New to Oh Sweet Sadie! is Amy Robison of Green Lily Designs(http://www.greenlilydesigns.blogspot.com/). Amy is a super talented graphic design student who has found her passion and is ready to get to work! She spends all of her free time designing announcements, invitations, blog headers, cards and more. (I hope she can use them as assignments in class as well.)

Amy is giving away one Custom Baby Info 11x14 print. It is perfect to hang in a baby nursery and child's bedroom. The design can also be printed as a baby announcement to help spread the news of your new arrival. ($30 value)

Everyone who leaves a comment will be entered into the drawing. What is your current favorite baby name? I have a new little niece born last week in Hong Kong- Finley Mei. Can you beat that? The winner and next contest will be announced next Monday. Good Luck!





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Pumpkins & Gourds CONTEST CLOSED

Congratulations to our winners!

The winner of the Jeni Gochnour gourd is Meg who said, "I talked my 3-year-old out of being Batman AGAIN, and into being a fly (cutest costume from Children's Place) since his baby brother is a spider. My kindergartener says he wants to be a ghost. Not as creative as some other people...but I don't get much choice anymore.Those gourds are AMAZING!! So cute, I really need it for my house. Do they break very easily?!" Congratulations Meg! I have a couple of Jeni's gourds, and I think they are pretty durable. It may dent if you drop it, but I don't think it would break. Email me (dani@ohsweetsadie.com) and I will get you in contact with Jeni.

The winner of the pumpkins from Petersen Family Farm is wavecloud who said, "I will be a geisha girl and my hubby will be a ninja! I know, I'm a nerd!" Well, at least you can be a nerd with pumpkins! Could you email me too? I will give them your information so you can pick them up. (dani@ohsweetsadie.com)

One of our most amazingly talented artisans, is Miss Jeni Gochnour. Jeni is a true artist- several years ago started turning dried gourds into the funkiest little friends to spruce up your holiday decor. You may remember us bragging about her on our stint on Studio 5.

Each one is first hand painted, and then she burns them to add further character and charm, and finally embellishes them with wire, bottle caps, and any cool thing she has laying around. No two are the same- each is a treasured work of art.

Jeni has her own Autumn Art Open House coming up this weekend and she is giving away one of her fantastic gourds to one of this contest's lucky winners.

Also....

Petersen Family Farm, a local favorite, is setting up shop in SoDa Row on Saturdays from 10 am until 5 pm and Mondays from 3 pm until dusk. They’ll have all the fall favorites on hand, including an assortment of pumpkins in all shapes and sizes, ornamental gourds (you will have to beat Jeni to 'em), corn stocks, and Indian corn cobs.

If you are buying your pumpkins at the grocery store- you are robbing your family of a fantastic outing. You can never have too many pumpkins, gourds, corn stocks, or hay bales to decorate your home. If the response (and the weather) are favorable, they’ll continue to set up additional dates in October.

The other lucky winner will get to pick out a pumpkin for everyone in the family (limit 4) to take home. Everyone who leaves a comment will be entered. Feel free to let us know what you are going to be, or what your kids are going to be for Halloween. Heidi is still looking for ideas. The winner and next contest will be announced Monday. Good Luck!

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Once Upon a Bookshelf: CONTEST CLOSED

That was a fun contest! I share a lot of favorites with many of you, and look forward to reading so many great recommendations! Congratulations to The Reese's who said, "My favorite books growing up were the I Can Read books. I would read them a hundred times a day probably!" You are lucky number 12! Come to the Oh Sweet Sadie! Holiday Show Wednesday thru Saturday, November 18th - 21st, in the Southwest corner of SoDa Row at Daybreak to pick out your book. See you soon!

I love books. Especially children's books. I have heard about people who shop at Nordstrom and the clothing or shoe salesperson knows their name. This is me at Barnes and Noble. They cheer (and my husband cries) when they see me come in. They roll out the red carpet and send me special invitations to sales- they even stay open until midnight some nights so that I may purchase a highly anticipated book. (I don't know how all of those other people knew about the party too...)

Last year I wanted everyone to see the amazing books, authors, and illustrators that I love. It is not enough that I inflict my every passion on my family, friends, and neighbors- now Oh Sweet Sadie! has to get it too. So I sell books. My favorite children's books. Sometimes I love a book because of the language- the rhyme, the cadance, the 'read aloud' factor. Sometimes I love, love, love the illustrations- especially when they mix mediums- ie. computer graphics with hand painted embellishments. Sometimes I just love a book because you are suppose to. It is a classic and everyone needs it on a shelf. Every child should know that the quiet old lady is whispering 'Hush', or that Max's dinner was waiting for him, and it was still hot.

I am giving a book away. Your choice. You can come and read on the little card why I love each and every book and decide which one you want to give a good home. Leave a comment telling my your favorite book (if you want) and you will be entered. The winner will be announced next Monday when a new contest will be posted. Good Luck!

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