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Tuesday, August 9, 2011

Anne Elliot's Birthday Giveaway!

This giveaway is now closed. Thanks to everyone who entered and participated!

No birthday party is quite the same without gifts, but on this occasion our birthday girl is sending three of you home with something extra special!
I've wanted to have a giveaway for a while and this occasion makes it the perfect time to do so! Also I've been in contact with wonderful Etsy sellers who are donating their beautiful items!

Take a look at the three items and then follow the rules below to enter the giveaway. Giveaway open from August 9th-16th, 2011. I will randomly pick three entries and announce the winners on August 17th, 2011.

Enter For a Chance to win one of these prizes:


          Anne Elliot and Captain Wentworth Bookmark Set

Kindly donated by artist Masha Laurence from her Etsy shop Antique Fashionista
Ms. Laurence is an extremely talented artist with a love of Classic Literature. In her shop the Jane Austen and Charlotte Bronte fan will feel right at home among her detailed original watercolors and bookmark and note card prints.
 Much thanks to Masha and don't forget to visit her Etsy shop and take a look at her other delightful items!   

Book Mark Set Description: 
Both of these bookmarks are prints of Ms. Laurence's original watercolors, and are done in a rich blue and soft brown palette. Captain Wentworth is dressed in his Navy uniform, complete with a bicorn hat. The quote "You pierce my soul. I am half agony, half hope" is on the back. Anne is wearing a brown day dress with muslin gothic sleeves and a cozy blue cashmere shawl.

The quote "Her character was now fixed on his mind as perfection itself, maintaining the loveliest medium of fortitude and gentleness..." is on the back.



Jane Austen portrait pin with quote of Darcy proposal

Kindly donated by Alice Flynn from her delightful Etsy shop
Ms. Flynn is a very experienced artist from the mountains of Montana who works mostly in painting and printmaking. Her shop offers items such as pinback buttons, hand painted pendants, cast paper jewelry, framed art and downloadable images (for use on clothing and bags) all featuring her original designs! Many of her items feature quotes from Jane Austen and particularly Pride and Prejudice. 
Many thanks to Alice and don't forget to check out her many lovely items at her Etsy shop!

Jane Austen Pin Decription:
 The paragraph behind the portrait of Jane Austen is from Pride and Prejudice. Mr. Darcy says to Elizabeth Bennet, "In vain have I struggled. It will not do. My feelings will not be repressed. You must allow me to tell you how ardently I admire and love you."


Persuasion (Modern Library Classics)
Donate by Miss Laurie (Me) of Old-Fashioned Charm
Take home a brand new copy of my favorite edition of Jane Austen's delightful novel Persuasion to read for yourself. It will be paperback with this exact cover. See details here.


Mandatory To Enter:
-Comment on this post and mention which of the three items you'd most like to receive if you won.

For additional entries (comment separately for each one you do):
-Visit Masha Laurence's etsy shop and comment here telling me which of her items is your favorite.

-Visit Alice Flynn's etsy shop and comment here telling me which of her items is your favorite.

-Blog, Facebook or Twitter about this giveaway and comment here with the link.

-Follow Old-Fashioned Charm on blogger or e-mail and let me know (if you already follow let me know).

-Put up one of my blog buttons on your blog or website and let me know (if you already have one up let me know).

-Put up this giveaway button on your blog or website and comment letting me know.

Old-Fashioned Charm

Note: While this giveaway is also open to my readers outside of the USA, there might be some difficulties in getting items to you so please be patient.     

If you have any questions feel free to comment or e-mail me! 
Have fun!


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45 comments:

  1. Lady AgathaAugust 9, 2011 at 9:18 PM

    Hello Miss Laurie! I've been reading your blog for a little while now, I'm also an old fashionedness lover and I read this post. I don't have a website or blog so correct me if I'm wrong but I guess I'll enter here. With that in mind I would like the novel best:) Anything else? Thanks I bunch!
    Lady Agatha

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  2. Miss Laurie of Old-Fashioned CharmAugust 9, 2011 at 9:31 PM

    Lady Agatha, yes, you entered correctly. It's alright if you don't have a blog you can also follow me by e-mail (check the top left hand side of my blog), and also visit the two ladies Etsy shops and then leave two separate comments telling me what item from their shops are your favorite. If you do these things it will give you extra chances to win!

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  3. Lady AgathaAugust 9, 2011 at 10:06 PM

    Miss Laurie, I looked at Masha Laurence's esty shop and I must say I like her Framed Jane Eyre Original Watercolor 5x7, painting the best. Thank you!
    Lady Agatha

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  4. S.K.August 9, 2011 at 10:09 PM

    OOOH! Giveaway! I would very much like the novel, as I don't have a copy and it's one of my favourites!

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  5. Lady AgathaAugust 9, 2011 at 10:13 PM

    Hello again, from Alice Flynn's esty shop I liked 'Bird, nest, wildflower, watercolor painting, direct from artist'. I do enjoy your blog, thank you!
    Lady Agatha

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  6. S.K.August 9, 2011 at 10:14 PM

    I follow you!

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  7. S.K.August 9, 2011 at 10:16 PM

    My favourite item in Marsha's etsy shop is 'A Lady of Quality' T-shirt- it's so beautiful!

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  8. S.K.August 9, 2011 at 10:20 PM

    My favourite item on Alice Flynn's shop is the Pride and Prejudice Black and White button. I am in love with it!

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  9. CathyAugust 9, 2011 at 10:57 PM

    After reading all these posts about Anne Elliot I think I need to go get the movie out of the library again! Thanks for putting up all these fun posts. I'd like to enter for the portrait pin with Darcy's quote or the bookmarks. Thanks and I also follow this blog.

    Cathy :)

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  10. JujubeAugust 10, 2011 at 1:00 AM

    I love Anne Elliot's birthday giveaway! If I won, I'd love to get either the bookmarks or the pin (since I already have Persuasion). They're all so lovely!

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  11. JujubeAugust 10, 2011 at 1:00 AM

    I follow you!

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  12. JujubeAugust 10, 2011 at 1:01 AM

    You're blog button is under "Beautiful Blogs."

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  13. JujubeAugust 10, 2011 at 1:01 AM

    Giveaway button's on my sidebar!

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  14. JujubeAugust 10, 2011 at 8:03 AM

    Shared it on BBP's Facebook page.

    http://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=195072417223347&id=156696064401452

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  15. MelodyAugust 10, 2011 at 12:36 PM

    This is lovely,...but I just can't decide which item I want most! I've always wanted a JA pin, I love bookmarks, and of course it would be very nice to have a copy of Persuasion which is not currently in my collection...

    *thinks*

    The book I suppose. That's the most practical choice. ;-)

    And I follow you.

    And your button is on my blog. :)

    Thanks!

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  16. Faith Hope and CherryteaAugust 10, 2011 at 3:02 PM

    definitely luving more celebration! i posted a b'day party yesterday as well! my choice would be the book! lovely and thankyou "))
    tea's on if you have time to visit...

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  17. Faith Hope and CherryteaAugust 10, 2011 at 3:04 PM

    gfc follower ..

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  18. Faith Hope and CherryteaAugust 10, 2011 at 3:07 PM

    i added your giveaway button to anne's birthday post ! lovely ~

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  19. Faith Hope and CherryteaAugust 10, 2011 at 3:13 PM

    fave masha items? jane eyre bkmk and
    Hand Drawn Regency Fashions Greeting Cards

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  20. Faith Hope and CherryteaAugust 10, 2011 at 3:17 PM

    from alice's shop my fave is 'you have found mr darcy' too cheeky!

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  21. NoeliaAugust 11, 2011 at 7:11 AM

    Hi Laurie!
    I love Jane Austen portrait of Darcy pink with quote Proposal but where I find myself a follower of your blog ... In the works of my favorite works are Alice Jane Austen gifts. Greetings from Spain.

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  22. AbbyAugust 11, 2011 at 8:51 AM

    I'd love to win either the Persuasion book marks or the Jane Austen pin: I can't decide between them!

    ~Abby

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  23. AbbyAugust 11, 2011 at 8:51 AM

    I already follow you!

    ~Abby

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  24. AbbyAugust 11, 2011 at 8:52 AM

    I already have your blog button up on my blog!

    ~Abby

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  25. AbbyAugust 11, 2011 at 8:53 AM

    I've just put the giveaway button up on my blog!

    ~Abby

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  26. AbbyAugust 11, 2011 at 8:58 AM

    My favourite item from Alice's shop is the 'Obstinate, headstrong girl!' pin badge: I love that quote! :)

    ~Abby

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  27. AbbyAugust 11, 2011 at 9:07 AM

    My favourite item from Masha's shop is probably the Pride and Prejudice driftwood paperweight, or the Elizabeth and Darcy bookmark set: I can't decide between them!

    Thank you, by the way for hosting this lovely giveaway :)

    ~Abby

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  28. Lúthien84August 13, 2011 at 2:17 PM

    Dear Miss Laurie, if I win I would like to have the Anne Elliot & Captain Wentworth bookmark set.

    Thank you very much for organising this lovely giveaway.

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  29. Lúthien84August 13, 2011 at 2:18 PM

    I just follow you.

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  30. Lúthien84August 13, 2011 at 2:19 PM

    I blog about your lovely giveaway here.

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  31. Lúthien84August 13, 2011 at 2:19 PM

    I also posted your button at my blog.

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  32. MelodyAugust 14, 2011 at 4:30 PM

    Am I allowed to change my mind on what I want? That's fine if not, as I would love to get the book; but the more I think about that pin the more I like it. ;-)

    I will comment again soon with some more entries. :) I didn't have time last week.

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  33. MelodyAugust 14, 2011 at 5:17 PM

    I posted the giveaway button on my blog.

    My favorite item on Masha Laurence's is the Jane Austen Card Set. I love stationery, quotes, and Jane Austen! That would be a perfect thing to use when writing to one of my Janeite friends! :)

    I really like the button on Alice Flynn's that says "I Randomly Quote Jane Austen". So true! And I've always liked that quote. :)

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  34. KatyAugust 14, 2011 at 7:55 PM

    I would love the book...but all three items are just wonderful! :)

    thecountryblossom at hotmail dot com

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  35. KatyAugust 14, 2011 at 7:56 PM

    From Masha Laurence's shop, I like the Jane Eyre Bookmark (wherever you are is my home).

    thecountryblossom at hotmail dot com

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  36. KatyAugust 14, 2011 at 7:57 PM

    From Alice Flynn's shop, I like the Farm Wife print from original oil painting! (although I love many other things as well!)

    thecountryblossom at hotmail dot com

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  37. KatyAugust 14, 2011 at 7:58 PM

    I am now a blog follower via GFC!

    thecountryblossom at hotmail dot com

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  38. KatyAugust 14, 2011 at 7:59 PM

    Tweeted! http://twitter.com/#!/KatyLMA/status/102891907503489025

    thecountryblossom at hotmail dot com

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  39. EmmaAugust 14, 2011 at 9:03 PM

    I would love the bookmarks or the novel! :) The bookmarks are beautiful.

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  40. EmmaAugust 14, 2011 at 9:07 PM

    In Masha Laurence's Etsy shop, my favorite is her Jane Eyre bookmark (wherever you are is my home)!

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  41. BonnieAugust 14, 2011 at 9:11 PM

    Any of them but in particular the bookmarks and the book which has one of my most favorite quote: You pierce my soul. All is said in those 4 words to declare his love finally!

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  42. EmmaAugust 14, 2011 at 9:12 PM

    In Alice Flynn's Etsy shop, my favorite item is her Obstinate, Headstrong Girl Quote Jane Austen (mounted, ready to hang). :)

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  43. catherineAugust 15, 2011 at 1:25 PM

    I would pick the bookmarks. I love Persuasion -- the book the movies and Amanda Root! She is the perfect Anne.

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  44. Jen CorkillAugust 16, 2011 at 12:30 PM

    I would love either the button or the bookmark. I have the blog buttons, already a follower and shared the link. Fulfilling the others now :)

    jencorkill.com

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  45. Jen CorkillAugust 16, 2011 at 12:36 PM

    On Antique Fashion - I seriously love her entire collection. Probably the P&P bookmarks the most.

    In Alice Flynn's site - definitely the, "My heart belongs at Pemberley" pin.

    I am a follower, added the blog buttons, added the giveaway link and shared the link.

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