My French Country Home by Sharon Santoni

Friday, 27 January 2012

a Diane James Home give away



I am delighted to welcome the fabulous Diane James Home as a new sponsor to My French Country Home, and to tell you about her amazing giveaway.

This pretty Peony and Rose bouquet looks as if the flowers have just been cut in the garden but they are actually faux!   You have a chance to win this beautiful bouquet, that normally sells in Diane's store for $350.





 Diane James arrangements have become a favourite with interior designers, and are to be found in elegant homes around the world.   When you visit her store you'll be amazed at the variety of bouquets in all your favourite flowers, and the huge choice of beautiful plants that will look good for years!










Diane James creates the most exquisite faux bouquets with all my favourite flowers as well as beautiful faux plants and orchids. Her  natural flair for flower arranging was nurtured when she lived in Europe, where she trained with the experts.  Today her twin daughters, Carolyn and Cynthia,  have joined her in the family company, and together they form a charming and winning team.    In the United States she is a favourite supplier to designer stores like Bergdorf Goodman and Neiman Marcus.

If you want to keep up with all their latest news, and see more stylish inspirations, you can check out the company's blog The Buzz












To enter the giveaway is easy.  Simply check that you are a follower here, then head over to the Diane James site and browse her shelves.    Come back here and tell me which of her products you prefer.   If you would like additional entries to the draw, you simply talk about the giveaway on facebook ,  twitter or pinterest.  A separate comment for each new entry please.






Extra good news is that Diane James is generously opening the give away to everyone, no matter where you live!

I will draw a winner in one week, on Thursday 2nd February at midnight Paris time.  The lucky girl (or boy!) will be announced the next day, and hopefully will receive their bouquet in time for St Valentine's day.

Bonne chance à tout le monde!










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126 comments:

  1. What a very special give away this is. I thought I knew just what I would pick, as I am in the middle of a purple phase... but when I saw the Hydrangeas in Burlap Vase I fell in love. Thank you so much for the chance. Merci
    ~Jen

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  2. I am an avid follower and probably comment far too often...I like the small white posy. I love all white bouquets.

    Flowers are my favourite pick me up, and if my garden has no blooms I am off to the florist.

    Diane James has a greta eye for flowers.

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  5. So lovely! Now I'm officially a follower (although I have read every single post of yours...) and my favorite from Diane James is the Classic White Rose Bouquet

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  6. OH. MY. GOSH.

    Her arrangements are FAUX??????

    They look so real one can almost smell the flowers!!!

    Oh how on earth does one pick a favorite???

    WELL I find it nearly impossible, but if I had to pick I would say the large pink peonies only because when my real peonies bloom they only last for a day before a nasty Ohio storm knocks them down, bruises them - and I seldom get cuttings..........and plus this way one would get all the beauty and none of the ANTS that love them so.

    Or about ANY of the white arrangements - I live in a neutral world.

    Lovely lovely flowers.

    Count me in for this contest- I am a avid follower!

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  7. Has to be the Casablanca Lily gift for me. Well for my lovely partner really as they are her favourite flowers.
    I follow this blog as it is so classy.

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  8. Wow! What a superb giveaway! I love the large bay leaf topiaries!!

    ~ Clare x

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  9. My favorite is the Pink Champagne Peonies arrangement. Growing up we had something like 30 peony bushes lining our driveway. During spring the house would be full of peony bouquets and of course the stray ant or two that would always be in the flowers.

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  10. Here's the post I made on my Facebook today: Have you ever dreamed of a house in the french countryside? If yes, here is a wonderful blog for you. My French Country Home is full of trips to flea markets, gorgeous pictures of Normandy, sneak peeks into the local B&B's, and fun stories of a British expat that has made her home in France. http://myfrenchcountryhome.blogspot.com/
    I also went back to Diane's site and now it's a toss up between the Delphine Bouquet and the Heavenly Blue Hydrangea Bouquet. Actually all of her arrangements are beautiful!

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  11. I am follower, how hard to choose, but as i cannot grow paeonies, I would love to have the pink and white ones. Absolutely gorgeous.

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  12. I like the Vibrant Snowball Viburnum and also the give away :-) beautiful !

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  13. So agree, they are super talented, and their things are just stunning! I am a follower of you both, after looking over their site, if I had to choose just one it would be the Phalaenopsis in Glass Rectangle. Thanks!

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  14. Lovely! Reminds me of beautiful silk flowers from Paris -so lifelike.

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  15. I love the blush peonies!!! They are beautiful!!!

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  16. I am a fairly new follower and I have become addicted to your fabulous blog!

    Wow - Diane James!! What a talent. Every arrangement is stunning, but I would love the classic white peonies. It would work in every room in my home! xoxo

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  17. I found several favorites! Provincial poppies, blush peonies, cream rose posy and so much more!

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  18. Definitely an avid follower here. FINALLY settled on the Pink Champagne Peonies as my favourite, or perhaps Phalaenopsis in Bamboo, no wait I think it's the Glamorous Amaryllis...oh I'm hopeless!

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  19. What a fabulous giveaway!!!! I'm a follower of your blog. Diane James has so many wonderful arrangements. My favorites are in the shades of green and white. I really love the Small White Posy arrangement.

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  20. I "pinned" this fabulous giveaway on my pinterest page:
    http://pinterest.com/pin/256845984968246664/

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  21. I posted about this giveaway on the sidebar of my blog.

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  22. All the Diane James arrangements are so great! I am LOVING the Cymbidium in Copper...thanks for the give away opportunity! Merci!

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  23. This is perfect timing. I have made a commitment to have flowers in my home this year. I love so many of Diane James' designs. Maybe the roses and dahlias, or the roses and camellias. I love the peonies too. I would be pleases to win anything.

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  24. Those are gorgeous! I love all her peony bouquets on her site -- "large peony bouquet" in pinks was beautiful.

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  25. I love this fabulous Giveaway! The other I saw on Diane's site is the Phalaenopsis Orchid in Faux Wood!


    xoxo
    Karena
    Art by Karena

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  26. Oh and of course I am a follower!!

    xoxo
    Karena
    Art by Karena

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  27. All of these are beautiful, and I've always been amazed by her work. Winning something, anything, would be such a treat. xx's

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  28. I was on her website just yesterday and had no idea they were faux...amazing! This was a REALLY hard choice...I would love to win the Camellias and Roses bouquet..the black and white combination is just plain gorgeous!

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  29. How can you choose just one? Those bouquets are absolutely breath-taking. If I must choose and am lucky enough to win, then I'd like the small fall rose posy. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  30. I am not sure "how to check that I am a follower" but I am! I read your blog everyday!!

    Anyway, I visited Diane James' lovely site and fell in love with the coleus topiary! I love topiaries in the house but always have trouble keeping them alive. Check it out: -http://dianejameshome.com/products/Garden-Coleus-Topiary
    Karen

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  31. What a lovely gift. Just an introduction to the site is a present. My favorite is the pink champagne peonies. I have a circular bed of peonies blooming in the spring and this bouquet reminds of it. Joyce

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  32. I am an avid follower(on bloglovin)! This giveaway is amazing, I can't believe they aren't real.

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  33. Oh, so hard to choose! Large Peony or Delphine??

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  34. I've been following your blog for the last few months. You make me want to move to France!! My favorite arrangement is the Heavenly Blue Hydrangeas. Thank you so much for your lovely blog!!

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  35. I love this give away. I visited Diane James'site and my favourite is: Juliëtte Bouquet. Exactly my colours.

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  36. I would have a hard time picking my favorite! I love the heavenly blue hydrangeas and the large peony bouquet. Thanks for this beautiful giveaway.

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  37. I too am a follower...clicking over to this wonderful blog each morning to see what beautiful things you've written about.

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  38. I've been a follower for some time...my pleasure. I love the blue hydrangea bouquet...but believe me, all of her florals are amazing.
    Karen

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  39. I am a loyal follower. I dream of
    having your life some day in Europe.
    It is so beautiful in France.
    I am a busy gardner too and would love to have the flowers in winter time to remind me that spring is not far away.
    Marian

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  40. The Winter White Bouquet has my vote! Adore the brightening effect of white flowers--mmmmmm.

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  41. Love your blog and the wonderful pictures of Normandy... traveled there last March and fell in love with the area. Just started following the blog and your Pinterest boards. Congrats on your anniversary. Diane James' flowers are awesome and the small purple moth orchid is a favorite of mine!
    Carla (USA)

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  42. I am a FOLLOWER, but more like an ADDICT! I read this blog before I even open my emails for the day! I can't wait to see what beauty in Normandy is in store for us day to day!

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  44. My favorite would be the white Glamorous Amaryllis--beautiful and not commonly found as cut fresh flowers.

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  45. Love the pink champagne peonies! Yes, I am a follower.

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  46. What a generous and wonderful giveaway... They are all so very beautiful but I am drawn to the Classic White Peonies which are perfection.

    Thanks a million for this opportunity

    Jo x
    Eliza Interiors & Design

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  47. Purple please........anything in purple. Love it all.

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  48. Hydrangeas and Magnolias, please - so beautiful.

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  49. Grazie dei fiori.....
    un regalo speciale!!!!!!!
    Adoro il tuo blog.....
    ed ora, vado a curiosare nel negozio di Diane James.
    Baci Giò

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  50. Such beautiful arrangements. I can't believe they're not real either. My favourite was the Orchid & Tulip Bouquet. I love the pink tulips and white orchids play off one another. The tulips look like the kind I have in my back garden.
    Please include me in the contest, I'm an avid follower.

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  51. Your blog is very beautiful and I'm glad that I found it. this is a very nice give away and it would be very hard to pick. I think I would like anything. I really like the white ones. best regards. wenda scott maggieandme52@yahoo.com

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  52. The Juliette bouquet is my favorite. I had anemones in my wedding posy, and white peonies grew in my grandmother's wild and uncared for garden, so there are memories behind my choice.

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  53. I love her style...so clean and fresh!

    My favorite is that classic white rose...it would go perfectly with all of my grey!

    thanks...this is so fun!

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  54. What a great giveaway. I love the bouquet peonies featured. Beautiful!! thanks for giving me the chance to win.

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  55. Oh what a lovely give-a-way. While the give-a-way arrangement of peonies & roses is my favorite, a close second would be the Pink Chinese Cymbidium Orchid. I am a avid follower of your blog, love, love, love it! Thank you so much for the chance! Merci~Karlie

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  56. What a great giveaway. The 'Fabulous Fuchsia' peony bouquet is just gorgeous!

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  57. i love your blog and your cottage... I am coming to stay at your guest house one day!

    Nancy
    Powellbrower.com

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  58. Of course I am a follower of your beautiful blog and I adore the peonies and roses or the large peony bouquet, they are stunning! xxoo

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  59. These are all so gorgeous. I really like the Delphine arrangement, all blues and purples. Or the White Hydrangeas and Magnolias. Thanks for the giveaway.

    And I am a follower - your blog is one of my daily 'must reads.'

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  60. Thanks for the wonderful giveaway. I adore the Merry Magnolia Bouquet~ ~So white and pristine for the coming Spring.
    Of course I follow you.
    ~ ~Ahrisha~ ~

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  61. Beautiful giveaway ~ Thankyou ♥

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  62. Love the magnolias, particularly as I have a tree outside and no one would be the wiser!

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  63. Wow - how would you even choose what you like best. I like everything - so gorgeous. I would buy the Delphine bouquet (but would probably also have to get the kitten's paw sphere - thinking I will have to order this when I redecorate my bedroom!)

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  64. As always, generously,you offer your readers such a stylish and everlasting gift....I love very single arrangement, however I am a lover of the Chinese Green Cymbidian.....making it's placement in any situation "instant style" and a luxury not always affordable!
    Thankyou for the happiness you bring to my life each and every day with your beautiful images and inspirational writing....wishes for a wonderful 2012

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  65. Your blog is full of beauty, I love reading every post!

    Difficult to choose but my favorite is Large Moth Orchid.

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  66. I have been quietly admiring your blog for quite some time and I cannot believe the beauty of those flower arrangements. The pink Champagne Peonies are gorgeous but my love of white flowers was tantalized by the Magnificent Magnolia and glamorous amaryllis. Divine

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  67. I like the magnolia and pine bouquet!

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  68. I am trying to follow you but my name is not showing on your page?
    GFC carol lewis
    I like the Lilies Holiday Tray. Colors are so pretty!
    spencer1953 at gmail dot com.

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  69. I have read your blog for around a year now. I love the contrast of your life in country France to mine in rural Australia. Diane James flowers are stunning, and as I live 5 hrs drive from a florist, they would be fantastic in my home!! Love the Hydrangeas in Burlap Vase. Jane

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  70. My very favorite is the peonies! They are just so real looking! Lovely! Thanks for the try.

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  71. Beautiful blog which I do enjoy following all the way down here in New Zealand. I can already see the Blush Peonies in my bathroom :)

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  72. Wow! I love Diane James Home, and am a big fan of The Buzz blog. My favrotie designs are definitely the hydrangeas and the peonies - can't pick just one. And an even bigger fan of the lovely and charming Carolyn. Of course I am a follower of your terrific blog. What an exciting giveaway!

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  73. How divine it would be to win this wonderful give away.
    I adore the Large peonie bouquet, but I think the little petite Cymbidium blossom gift and the Magnolia in bud vase are the most delightful gifts I have ever seen.
    Thank you for your wonderful blog, I only found it a few weeks ago but follow avidly each day.

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  74. I read your blog almost daily but became an "official" follower today. I love the Provencial Poppies. chedeb5353@hotmail.com

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  75. Wow...Diane thank you so much. I love each and every single one of them equally. I would be honored to have any of them in my home, they are absolutely beautiful. My favorite flowers are peonies so I would have to say any of the peonies. Thanks again :]

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  76. Classic white peonies are second to the heavenly blue hydrangeas for me. Hard to believe they're faux.

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  77. Palm Beach Posh is my favourite, but they all look fabulous! Thanks

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  78. the give away piece is stunning, as are all of the offerings at diane james website! i especially liked the tulip and orchid arrangement. thanks for the chance to win!! love your blog and never miss spending a morning with you!

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  79. They're all so beautiful, and I was trying to look outside my normal style, but I just keep coming back to the Pink Champagne Peonies! I'll be sharing this giveaway on facebook too. xx

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  80. Janet Linsley-Noakes27 January 2012 14:02

    Oh how do I choose a favourite - I could choose a favourite per season, but only one!!! I could choose the red and white holiday bouquet or the merry magnolia bouquet or the provincial poppies for I have always loved poppies. But if I have to choose only one then it would be the classic Pink Champagne Peonies - what a delight to see daily walking into the house from a day at work - a home coming sight to put a smile on my face and a sigh in my voice.

    PS. I am a follower on facebook and email.

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  81. I can't believe these are faux! I love so many of the arrangements but my favorites are the pink peonies and hydrangea & mangolias.
    Thanks for the chance to win such a beautiful item... love reading your blog!!

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  82. Thank you so much for this wonderful post and for hosting our giveaway, Sharon! We love reading all of the great comments from around the world! XO Cynthia

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  83. Peonies are my favorite, so I have to say the pink and white peonies are it for me!

    I am fortunate to know all the ladies in real life...and they are as spectacular as their creations.

    So lovely to learn of your blog!!!
    ~ Elizabeth

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  84. Oh my! I have fallen in LOVE with this floral designer. My favorite, by far, is the Heavenly Blue Hydrangea arrangement. Fingers crossed that I'm picked as on of Diane's creations would delight me.

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  85. Thrilled to have found you via the lovely Diane James girls!! And of course would love to throw my name in the hat for such a wonderful prize. Happy to know be following along and will add your facebook and twitter addresses to my lists!

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  86. Popped over from The Buzz - love those James girls! And happy they introduced me to you and your lovely blog. Peonies are a favorite!
    Cathy

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  87. Sent over by The BUZZ!. Love everything Diane makes, and this arrangement is stunning! Put my name in the hat!
    Teresa
    xoxo

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  88. This is such a lovely giveaway. I am an avid follower of your blog.
    There are so many floral arrangements to choose from. But if i had to choose i would pick the Large Peony Bouquet.
    Thank you so much for this giveaway opportunity.
    I will be tweeting about on twitter and facebook. See separate comments for those.
    Luisa
    "Lulu"

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  89. I have tweeted about your wonderful blog and contest @bellacat2011
    If i win i would love the large floral peony floral arrangement in pink please. Anything pink!!!

    Luisa
    "Lulu"

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  90. I have shared your blog and contest on my facebook wall. My name there is Lulu Tini.

    Luisa
    "Lulu"

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  91. Amazing creations! Thanks for the giveaway!
    Palm beach posh is my favorite at the end :)

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  92. Sharon - I'm already a follower - love your blog!

    I would love the Merry Magnolia Bouquet - I love magnolias, and since I've moved down to the south here in the US, I have wanted to plant one in my garden - it hasn't happened yet, but one day!

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  93. How fun and how generous. I think her orchids are my favorite but I am also liking the hydrangea in burlap. Awesome give away from an awesome blog !

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  94. Of course I follow your blog, you mean there are peeps who don't!!!
    What a super giveaway this is - I simply adore the Pink Champagne Peonies, but all of the arrangements are simply gorgeous.

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  95. What a lovely give away! Diane James' flowers are incredible! Thank you for the chance!

    Kathy

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  96. I love the Pink Champagne Peonies (as well as just about every other arrangement in the store). My niece was married recently and had pink peonies in her bouquet. Just gorgeous!

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  97. Talked on FB about this! https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1394792559

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  98. I love peonies—they were in my wedding bouquet and those of my attendants 20+ years ago. Now they grow in my yard and I look forward to them every spring. I would love to have those beautiful faux ones all year round.

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  99. Not sure how to enter without a webpage, blog, or Google account. :(

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  100. How to choose such a beautiful gift! I live in a 100 year old weatherboard cottage in country Australia and when I saw the Hydrangeas in a Burlap Vase I knew they would look amazing on my grandmother's antique china cabinet. She had hydrangeas but they won't grow where I am. I can't believe they are not real!

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  101. Beautiful giveaway!
    I also like the fall farm stand bouquet
    rjs682 at yahoo dot com

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  102. Love visiting your blog every day. The Pink Champagne Peonies are exquisite and would look wonderful in my kitchen!

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  103. On my Pinterest page:

    http://pinterest.com/pin/104568022567816040/

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  104. Such a generous giveaway! Thank you.

    Posted a link on my Facebook page

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  105. Thanks for the opportunity to win this awesome giveaway!
    I am following GFC as tmc480
    tmc480 at yahoo dot com

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  106. I like the small citrus splash
    tmc480 at yahoo dot com

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  107. I tweeted
    https://twitter.com/#!/tmc480/status/164193498101317632

    tmc480 at yahoo dot com

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  108. I love the hydrangeas, the country chic bouquet. I loved being able to sort by flower or color on the site.

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  109. What a gorgeous selection of flowers! The pink champagne peonies are my favourites.

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  110. Oh, so glad it is opened up to all! I am a follower that admires your blog daily! I certainly would love the white or the blue hydrangeas. Really gorgeous! Thanks so much for this opportunity.

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  111. I have posted this on my Facebook as well! I have admired these for some time now.

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  112. Oh what a treasure this lovely arrangement would be in our new home!! Just gorgeous! The hydrangeas are also a dream, would look stunning in our foyer. Diane James has a wonderful talent! Thank you for sharing it with us, your faithful followers!! xx

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  113. The orchid in the blue bowl is an absolute dream!! I'm sending the link to my husband. Afterall, Valentine's Day is just around the corner!!

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  114. Your blog is so pretty and I absolutely love the houses for sale. I would love to move someday. I also love the arrangement giveaway. My favorite color is pink and since my birthday is tomorrow it seemed like providence. As to my favorite thing on Dianes site, I would have to go with the Provincal Poppies. They seem so homey and colorful. pbjdisselbrett@live.com

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  115. I am a follower and love, love, love your blog. Thank you for sharing your life and photos with us. Diane James is amazing. I would be happy to win anything, but if I have to pick one it would be the Palm Beach Posh. Just because roses and peonies are my favorite flowers and that arrangement would look perfect on my dining table. Ahhhh.

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  116. Oh to dream on this dreary day to have a lovely bouquet to brighten my thoughts!

    The pink hydrangeas are gorgeous.

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  117. I follow GFC
    Thanks for the very generous giveaway!
    ryanac32 at yahoo dot com

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  118. I also like the large bay leaf topiary
    ryanac32 at yahoo dot com

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  119. I tweeted
    https://twitter.com/#!/ryanac32/status/164520110583853058

    ryanac32 at yahoo dot com

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  120. There were so many choices it's hard to decide which would be my favourite. But I love the cinnamon mini cymbidium. What a great giveaway....thanks.

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  121. It would have to be the Large Moth Orchid! We moved last summer and I wasn't able to move my orchids with me. Her arrangements are absolutely gorgeous-thank you so much for fabulous giveaway!

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  122. The blue hydrangea would be my heart's desire. Thanks for the giveaway, and your great blog. Have been reading for a long time but now am following, too.

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  123. Have tweeted the constest with a link to your blog, don't know how to prove that to you, though! :-)

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  124. A mention of the giveaway and a link to your blog are now on my FB page. Thanks for the chances!

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  125. I love your blog, everything looks very classy! May be I am too late but I would love to have the Vibrant Snowball Viburnum from Diane James.
    Best regards from Switzerland,
    Janne

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  126. I loved browsing Diane's shop...so much eye candy! I was intrigued by the "Humming-bird Soap," but her floral arrangements are all fabulous!

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