Fresh From the Field Wedding Flowers || Giveaway!

I am so excited to write this post for you guys but have no idea where to start, I have so much I want to say! So I'll just start from the beginning :)

I know that some of you are new readers, (Hello there!) and may not know that I have a degree in Landscape, Nursery and Greenhouse Management and a certificate in Organic Agriculture from WSU... Go Cougs! So, I love watching things grow and creating gorgeous outdoor areas and working with flowers and plants of all kind. I thought I wanted to work in a nursery, and I did for 3 amazing summers, but during that time I realized I had some major love for the flowers and desperately wanted to create gorgeous bouquets and arrangements and garlands and flower crowns and anything else I could. So I started researching floral design and different florists. I came across the incredible world of farmer florists that I had no idea existed. And I became obsessed with this idea.

The first farmer florist I came across was Erin Benzakein from Floret. I was so unbelievably excited to find out that she was a florist that grew her own flowers, she had a blog and she was from Skagit Valley. 1 hour away from me! Its always amazing to find someone local. This discovery led me to many other flower farmers and floral designers and just fueled my desire to learn all I could.

I was so ecstatic to hear that Erin was working on a book with Lynn Byczynski for aspiring flower farmers, floral designers and DIY brides, Fresh From the Field Wedding Flowers. I fit 2 of those categories! I waited patiently for its release and was so grateful when they sent over 2 copies, 1 for me to read and review and 1 to giveaway to one of you! I read the whole book and watched all of the 75 minutes of video (yep! it comes with a DVD!) the day I got it.

This book is all about the local flower movement. Buying and designing with local flowers. It is more geared toward that DIY bride who wants to create her own flowers for the big day. If that is you, I cannot recommend this book enough. I am helping a friend with her wedding in August and this book answered so many questions, some I didn't even know I had. Seriously, you need this book if you are doing your own flowers or helping a friend or family member with theirs. It has everything you need to know about finding, buying and designing with local flora.

If you want to know more about the art of arranging, it covers all of that too. All of the tools you need and the techniques. The DVD is SUPER helpful with this aspect of the book. And have I mentioned the insane amount of gorgeous photos? So much inspiration.

They end it with information on a lot of the popular cut flowers and with a list of different farmers and florists across the country using and growing local flora.

I can't recommend this book enough and am so happy I get to give it to one of my readers! All you have to do is comment telling me what your favorite flower is and make sure you enter through the Rafflecopter below. There are some extra entries you can complete too to increase your chances :)

You can also find Fresh From the Field Wedding Flowers on Facebook and Pinterest.

And don't forget that all ad spots are still FREE for reaching 500 followers! Use code "500".

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5 Months Free Ad Space Giveaway!

I've got a GIVEAWAY for you today! Along with these lovely ladies...

Jenna from A Beautiful Heart

Carly from A Walk in the Park

Jessi from Haircut and General Attitude

and

Jessica and Meagan from Jeans and a Teacup

So who wants to win free ad space? Pretty neat huh? One winner will be chosen on March 7th to have their ad on each of our blogs for one month EACH! Thats FIVE months of free ad space! Comment below why you would LOVE to win this giveaway and enter through the rafflecopter. Also, you must have a blog or shop banner already made. Giveaway ends March 5.
Good Luck and I can't wait to hang out with you on my blog!

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Beading By Danielle || Giveaway!

Have you seen the Etsy Shop, Beading By Danielle? She hand makes super cute necklaces, bracelets and earrings. Most of her pieces are one of a kind, so if you see something you like, don't hesitate, because next time you look it might be gone! She is very flexible and very willing to do custom pieces and will work with you to make sure you get exactly what you want! If you find a design you like, but not the colors, let her know and she can make the same piece in a different color.

Now, you can win the bow necklace pictured above! All you have to do is complete the one mandatory entry below, then there are 5 more additional entries to increase your chances! Giveaway will end Dec. 27th. Good luck!

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Ali Oesch Jewelry Giveaway

I've got a giveaway for you today from Ali Oesch Jewelry! After she contacted me, I took a look at her shop and immediately loved all of her pieces. I had a hard time picking something out but ultimately settled on this Blue Bliss Necklace. I loved the simplicity of it and the little color it has. All of her designs are so dainty and can easily be worn on a daily basis, with any outfit and even layered with multiple pieces. One of you will win this Bow-tiful necklace that is pictured below. We all like a good bow necklace, right? Right!

To win you must complete the two mandatory entries. There are an additional 5 entries you can complete to give you 7 chances to win! Giveaway ends Friday, Novemeber 22. Good Luck!

Outfit Details

Sweater & Skirt || Forever 21

Thermal, Shoes & Belt || Target

Tights || Old

Blue Bliss Necklace c/o Ali Oesch Jewelry 

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Kitchenaid Mixer Giveaway!

Today I have another amazing giveaway for you guys. I am partnering with Amanda from Little Lady Little City as well 11 other bloggers to celebrate Amanda's THIRD blogging anniversary! The winner will be receiving a Kitchenaid Mixer! How awesome is that!?

Be sure to check out each of the blogs involved in this giveaway! You are going to love them! Just click on their picture below.

Please note this giveaway will be active until and will be open to all US and Canada readers. There are quite a few ways to enter so do one or all of them! 

Best of luck everyone! 

Tiny Print: The giveaway is open until September 30th 11:59PM EST. The winner will be chosen at random shortly after the giveaway closes, and will be notified. Once notified, the winner has 48 hours to respond otherwise they will forfeit the prize and another random entry will be chosen. Please note that the color of the Kitchenaid mixer is subject to change due to availability.

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Modcloth Giveaway!

I have reached 100+ followers on both GFC and Bloglovin and to show my appreciation I am hosting my first giveaway on Pretty Lovely! I seriously can't thank you guys enough for reading my little blog and get so excited for each new follower I receive and all of the sweet sweet comments you leave me. I love blogging, I really didnt think I would love it this much, but you guys make it so much more enjoyable! So, one lucky follower will get a $25 gift card to Modcloth! Hopefully this is the first to many giveaways to say thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

To enter the giveaway you MUST follow Pretty Lovely on Bloglovin. 

Bonus entries:

Follow via GFC

Like on Facebook

Follow on Instagram

Follow on Twitter

Follow on Pinterest

Please leave a separate comment for each. The winner will be chosen randomly on Friday, August 30. Also, you must have an email address, as that is the way you will be receiving the gift card. 

Good luck and have I said thank you yet? Thank You!!