Tuesday

Be Mine? Quick (TWO DAY) Valentine's Give Away!!




Not a true Tablescape this week ~
It's a QUICK Valentine's Give Away!




I was recently contacted by ICBINB (I Can't Believe It's Not Butter), they generously gave me a wonderful selection of gifts and also would like to offer one of my readers a chance to win a terrific give-away worth $50. !!

Winner will receive:





1.) Tasty appetizer, entrée, and dessert recipes



2.) A lovely serving piece from Crate & Barrel



3.) $25. American Express gift card !







All you need to do for a chance to win is to leave a comment on this post.



Mention if you are a follower of my blog and your name will be entered twice.
Winner will be selected randomly.




Winner will receive some wonderful recipes,
and a $25. American Express Gift Card which can be used in almost any place where American Express cards are accepted (with a couple of exceptions.)







And the generously sized white Crate and Barrel serving platter/tray as shown above.
(dishes and other accessories are not included.)

Contest closes February 11th (Thursday) at 9:00 AM Pacific time.





Winner will be announced Thursday afternoon.




Best of luck !



The Legal Stuff:
Contest is open only to U.S. entrants in the contiguous 48 states.
(This giveaway is being run independently and I am not receiving any monetary compensation for it.)






*~*~*~*~*
Click
HERE to visit the I Can't Believe It's Not Butter website and learn more about Turn the Tub Around to learn the healthful benefits of ICBINB, find tempting recipes, and enter for a chance to meet Megan Mullally in Los Angeles ~ 13 winners will be selected each day.





Follow ICBINotButter on Twitter. Click here.
Please click HERE to see this weeks participants in
Susan's BETWEEN NAPS on the PORCH ~ Tablescape Thursdays












158 comments:

Lisa said...

I love your blog and follow it regularly. I check back at least 5 days a week to see if there is something new to read! You take wonderful pictures!

Lex said...

Check your blog constantly. It's great!

Lori (All That Splatters) said...

What a generous offer! Beautiful photos, Mari, as always. I love the way you put together your vignettes. It's always a feast for the eyes!!

Lori
xoxo

Sugarbabe said...

I love your blog and visit it so often it shows up in my "frequently visited sites" list on google chrome homepage.

Mary

Margaret said...

I love your blog, and I love trying the recipes! I followed right away! I also love that serving platter!

All Things Yummy said...

Awesome giveaway. I am a follower of your blog. You always post the most beautiful photos.
Happy Valentine's Day!

CJ said...

Oh a giveaway!! FUN STUFF! I am a follower of your blog. Love it!

Sluallen said...

Just arrived and will now become a follower of your blog. I have truly enjoyed browsing around and reading your wonderful words of wisdom. Cannot wait to make some of your recipes. Keep up the great work!

Tara said...

Awesome giveaway! Sure hope I win! I am also a follower!

Diana's Cocina said...

I love giveaways! And i love your blog. I'm a follower and I also have you on my blog list on my home page.

Susan said...

Wonderful give away for a user of I Can't Believe it is not Butter. I am also a follower of yours. Thanks for the giveaway. Good luck to everyone. Susan

The Tablescaper said...

Congratulations to you! Be sure to share the gifts you received too! And yes, I'm a follower too.

- The Tablescaper

Stephanie @ Figments said...

How nice! Yes, I follow - that's how I heard about your new posting.

A 2 Z Vegetarian Cuisine said...

How nice! What a generous offer...good you share too many things..I am in as earlier.

Kathy said...

I love your blog, and I follow it in google reader so I never miss an update! Kathy

suburban prep said...

I am a new follower.
I wish I could tell you the path to find your blog but I don't remember.
I love the variety of recipes that you have to offer and the pictures are wonderful.
Thank you.

Anonymous said...

Your page is one I check every day! Always inspiring... Susan

Sandi (Meme) said...

Well aren't you the sneaky one to get to have so much fun - with someone else paying the tab! Great idea for a giveaway, a gift card is "one size, fits all"!

Angie's Recipes said...

How lovely! A loyal follower from Germany..
Wish you all GOOD LUCK!

mbh said...

exciting! I've got you on my google reader, so I don't miss a post. :)

Sylvia said...

What a great giveaway -

Sylvia said...

I am also a follower.

La Table De Nana said...

Bonne Chance everyone..! Lovely photos Mary..You make the tray look fabulouser:)

Prim2Pink said...

What a great giveaway! We buy "I Can't Believe Its Butter" all the time. Good stuff!
I am a follower and I will post this on my blog.
Judy

Kim said...

What a fun giveaway. Love that white tray, which is perfect for delivering breakfast in bed:D I'm a follower of your site!

Anonymous said...

Well, Mary, I've followed your blog for a while now, as you know! I'm still blogless. lol I'd love to be entered in your drawing.

Julie J.

Amanda said...

Thanks for the giveaway! Love your blog and looking at all your drool-worthy pictures of your delicious recipes :)

Sook said...

Hi Mari, I am a follower of your blog! I love your blog. You have the best pictures of everything. :)

cjvierow said...

Have your blog on google reader so I don't miss a thing! Great recipes and pictures. Thanks for being so generous.

Rachelle @ "Mommy? I'm Hungry!" said...

What a wonderful gift! I love your photo layouts too, so pretty!

Rachelle @ "Mommy? I'm Hungry!" said...

I am a google friend follower! @Ldylvbgr

Nicole said...

I would visit this blog without the contests, so how nice of you to have them anyway. :)

Misty said...

Awesome! I'm a follower too, and I have you in my Google Reader so I never miss a post.

I always leave with such a sense of serenity after reading your blog. Thank you!

Daphne said...

What a great contest! I am a follower of your blog and also have your link posted on my blog.

Tammy ~ A Primitive Place said...

What a wonderful giveaway!
I would love to be entered.
I am now a follower of your blog.
Thanks so much,
Tammy

George Gaston said...

Mari, not only do I follow you blog, Once Upon a Plate, I love the way you present all your delectable recipes. You should be a stylist for the leading food & style magazines. Your creativity is contagious in the best sense of the word!

Many thanks for offering this giveaway.

Our Porch in Hillsborough said...

What a great giveaway and what lovely pictures - I would like to sit down with the tray right now for a nice cup of tea!
Thanks

My Carolina Kitchen said...

What a lovely give-away. I'm a follower and look forward to all of your posts. Your photographs are incredible. I would love to be in your drawing and I'm crossing my fingers. Good luck to all.
Sam

marty (A Stroll Thru Life) said...

What wonderful gifts. Now that is really a sweet valentine. Yes, of course I am a follower and I really think this is all mine. lol Hugs, Marty

Lisa@Pickles and Cheese said...

What a fabulous giveaway! Thanks for the chance to win!! I am a follower too! Thanks!!

Pinky said...

Of COURSE I am a follower, I love your blog! This is a wonderful give away! I ahve my fingers crossed!!!! XO, Pinky

aimee said...

hello:) your blog is delicious. clicked on over from the beehive cottage. your giveaway is amazing. count me in and i am a new follower! im having a giveaway too. come by and visit.thank you for hosting.
blessings,
aimee

matandconnie said...

I am a follower. I read each and every post eagerly.

Sewconsult said...

The tray & setting are so inviting. Almost tranquil. I am a daily visitor & a Follower!
Beckie in Brentwood, TN

Michle said...

Thanks for the opportunity to win the giveaway. I am also a faithful follower.

Michle

Nicole said...

I follow your blog AND love Crate and Barrel. This is a win-win for me :)

cathy said...

What a fantastic blog you have. The details you put into your "tablescapes" are great. Thanks for your inspirations.

jenn. said...

i love your blog! i am a follower. :) every update.

Coach J said...

I am most definitely a follower! Thanks!

The Farmer's Attic said...

I love your blog!!! I've been following for a little while now!

Thanks for this great giveaway.

Lucy
www.farmersattic.com
www.farmersattic.blogspot.com
www.lucy43g.etsy.com

Cool Lassi(e) said...

I accidentally stumbled here when I was googling for Parmesan Gnocchi a couple of days ago. I was very much impressed by your photography that I came back today to check for new posts.So here I am..your new follower.
BTW, Excellent and generous giveaway by ICBINB. Goodluck to everyone (including me).

Sue (Someone's Mom) said...

Oh, a great giveaway. The only soft spread we buy is ICBINB. I am a faithful follower...count me twice!

Sue

Raining Pearls said...

Love and follow this blog. Thanks for the great giveaway :)

Jane said...

Hi Mari
I regularly follow your blog, and have picked up some extra special recipes here. (Thanks!...and my hubby THANKS you!) This quick giveaway is interesting...being a fan of recipes...ICBINB...and Crate and Barrel. Thanks for the opportunity to win...
Jane (Artfully Graced)

Elizabeth said...

Well, of course I want in!! You know I'm here all the time :)

Shep said...

yay! awesome giveaway and my fingers are crossed! :)

Shep said...

and i'm a follower!

Farmgirl Cyn said...

I would LOVE a chance to win this...and yes!...I am a follower!

Mid-Atlantic Martha said...

Hey! Throw my name in the hat too please -- this would be a wonderful prize -- and I'm a follower too.

Ms. Bake-it said...

What a great giveaway! I love your blog and follow it in Google Reader so I do not miss anything!

~ Tracy

Leigh of Bloggeritaville said...

Oh! I would LOoooove to win!

Leigh of Bloggeritaville said...

I am also a longtime follower.

~Leslie Lemke~ said...

Hello, I am a follower and would love to have my name be put into your drawing...
Thank you and many Blessings~
Leslie
rllemke@gtmc.net
www.craftymom03.blogspot.com

Gypsy aka Tam said...

I'm also a follower and absolutely LOVE your photography and would Love to win.
Hugs,
Tam

Linda said...

Oh well you know I am a follower...
and I would love to win this...I will keep my fingers crossed...
I am not usually that lucky!
L~xo

Yvonne @ StoneGable said...

Mari, What a kind offer! I'm sure you know that I am an avid follower! Your little tablescape is so beautiful! I love the primorses, especially since we are getting 18 more inches of snow!
Thanks again!
Yvonne

Anita@Theycallmejammi said...

I am a follower and want to say thanks for such a great giveaway opportunity. Good luck to everyone.

Michelle @ Sweet Something said...

Leave it to Mari to photograph an ugly ole plastic card to perfection...awesome giveaway quick or not! I'm a follower!
Michelle

rautio said...

Love to check on you regularly!! Your recipes are wonderful!

Cathy said...

Oh my, isn't this fun! What a lovely give away...I've got my fingers crossed. And, most definitely, I am a follower.

Sheila said...

Your recipes are wonderful and your food styling is fantastic too! Love your blog!!

Sheila said...

I'm a follower!

Beansieleigh said...

Hi Mari! Please do enter me into you giveaway drawing! I am a follower, and I'm crossing my fingers to be the lucky winner! Thank you! ~tina

Terri. said...

I love your blog. I am a follower and have it in my Google reader so I never miss a posting.

Kate said...

Great idea! Beautiful tray....this is certainly fun. I have followed along since I first started blogging. Love your site!

Cavie Family said...

Love, love, love your blog. Your photos are beautiful and I covet all of your dishes!

Ambika said...

Hey Mari, that's a lovely giveaway!! I would love to win that, and I have been a follower of your blog for quite some time now :)

Emily said...

Fun Giveaway!!! I am a follower too!

Sonia said...

What a great giveaway! I love ICBINB too! I am a follower and just love reading your blog..your food pictures and recipes always make me so hungry!

Nancy Jane said...

What a wonderful give away! I do follow your blog, and would love to be entered. Nancy

Jennifer said...

Yay! I follow your blog and would love to be entered!

cindy said...

I check your blog everyday and in awe of the things you create! Thank you so much for your inspiration.

Knitting Mania said...

Well I'll give it ago again. Love your blog, and your photography is amazing!!

Blessings~~~

Knitting Mania said...

Yes I am a follower of your blog!

katklaw777 said...

Your was the very first food blog that I subscribed to...see what you started!!!
I love your photography and your recipes, but especially your presentation.
Great giveaway, thanks!

Judy B. said...

Am definitely a follower; today I gave a total stranger the name of your web site. She was a customer at Michael's and buying some items for a tablescape - told her of your beautiful presentations and recipes - she was excited to learn of you.

Elizabeth Y said...

Hi, what a great giveaway! I like the quick turnaround.

I'm a follower of your blog. In fact, it was the very first food blog I ever subscribed to. Your photo are beautiful and I like the way you write. Food's not bad, either. ;-)

Thank you!

mustard seeds said...

Yes, I am a follower, and I look forward to your emails and recipes . Please enter my name.
Sheila
whitjsss@aol.com

BlueJeanBaby said...

I'd love to win, and I'm a follower as well! The funny thing is when I first saw your pretty picture I thought the flower was the giveaway haha! Sorry...I just love flowers! :)

Thanks!

Lionmb said...

I too am one of your followers...and love your pictures! I'd love to win the prize package!

ginny said...

wonderful giveaway. I follow your blog everyday.

Mami2jcn said...

Such lovely pictures.


mami2jcn at gmail dot com

Kathleen said...

I am looking at those pretty flowers in the middle of this blizzard! And I'd love a piece of that bread too!
I'll burn it off outside shoveling..:)

Judeene said...

I eagerly look forward to your blog, hence I found out about this contest - love the platter. . .just what I need!

Anonymous said...

I am a folower of your Blog. I love getting the notice in my Email. This is a beautiful sight.
From A Montana Foodie...maxcatlarsen@aol.com

Anonymous said...

I really enjoy your blog and follow it regularly. You always give me good ideas

Jan said...

Love your blog. Receive it in my email and always look forward to it

Pots and Pins said...

Wow! I would love to win! I'm a huge follower - every morning at 8-ish I check in so I can be wowed! Love the Valentine ideas - you are inspiring! xo, Nan

Sharon said...

I subscribe to your blog with an e-mail feed. I love your tablescapes. I'd love to win!

kenleana said...

I came across your website a few weeks back and enjoy going threw all your posts. You have some great recipes to share.

Phyllis AROUND THE HOUSE said...

I love your blog and look forward to stopping by and seeing what the next thing you have come up with..I would love to win the contest, what a sprit lifter to be chosen to receive such a great gift, leave it up to you to come up with such a great gift....Pick me I am already a follower and I always tell my friends to read your blog...thanks marci...Phyllis

Baking is my Zen...sweet nibbles for the soul said...

Your blog is fabulous. Your photos are so well composed and thought out. There is a cozy, warm, inviting feel about them. I receive your posts via email and look forward to reading them always!
Carmen

Anonymous said...

I am a follower of Once Upon A Plate.
I must say your photos are amazing, and I have tried your recipes...Yummy!
Thank you,
Ann Garvin

mindy said...

fabulous giveaway thank you minsthins at optonline dot net

pamm said...

Love your blog and check back daily. Wouldn't want to miss a thing.

tsteele999 said...

Love your blog, I follow it on Google Reader so I can read it from work without the boss realizing it. Keep up the good work.

PS Guys never win giveaways on cooking sites so please make me a liar by picking me.

Rebecca said...

Thank you for sharing your oh so yummy recipies

Bonnie Schulte said...

I have been following your blog for several months, and wait for it each day. Enjoy it very much. Thanks for a chance to win a great give away.

cdziuba said...

I am such a foodie. Thanks for the lovely site and giveaway.


cdziuba@aol.com

cdziuba said...

follower

From the Kitchen said...

As a relative newcomer to blogging, I found and began following your blog early on. I'm inspired with every visit! The recipes that I've tried have been delicious. I have several yet to try but they are "bookmarked". Your photography has to be viewed with a nibble in hand! Thank you for such a spectacular introduction to the world of food blogging!

Irma's Rose Cottage said...

I just love reading your blog. I jut became a follower. Please enter me in your lovely giveaway.

Irma :)

Over Thirty Mommy said...

I am a new follower but you have a great blog. I will def. be back as I think I can learn a great deal from you. The pictures of food the flash on the bottom are making me hungry!

Carol said...

You are one of the blogs I enjoy catching up on a regular basis. Thank You.

Miranda said...

I follow and I love the prizes

Jan ~ BellaCasa said...

Want a wonderful giveaway. I have my fingers crossed.

Jan

karen said...

What a neat give away.. I follow your blog regularly..

jemscout425 said...

i would love to make my table as elegant as yours
pksanddancer(at)yahoo(dot)com

Mrs. Welshon said...

I check your blog every day. I love the beautiful presentations and I am looking forward to making some of those lovely cookies.

Thanks,
Tammy

Deanna said...

Love, love, love your pictures! Thanks for taking the time to share.

Mary Jane said...

I'd love to win the giveaway but even if I don't, I feel I win every time I read your blog. :) I love all the photos and ideas I get from you. I follow you with Google Reader and yours is one of the top five must check on my list every day. Thanks so much for being a bright spot in my day!

Debra said...

Love your blog and follow it. It is one of a few that I subscribe to so that I don't miss anything.

scottsgal said...

what a wonderful giveaway
thanks for the chance
msboatgal at aol.com

Mimi said...

What a nice give away. I just became a follower of your lovely blog.
Mimi

VictoriaS said...

I LOVE your blog! I was directed here through a friend and I am crazy about your place settings, especially the Paris ones.
Please do enter me in your drawing!
PICK ME PICK ME, j/k!
Victoria S.

Christi said...

I am now a follower -- just found your blog it is WONDERFUL I plan on letting all of my friends know about it. oh and BTW I hope I win!

Mary said...

This is my first visit to you blog. LOVE it! I just became a follower as well. The pictures are fabulous and I can't wait to try the recipes...

buzzd said...

What a great contest and blog. I must say your photos are so vivid and clear. Very nice.

KayEllen said...

Happy Valentine's Day early~~~
My first time to stop by!
So nice to meet you:)

How kind of you to have a lovely give away!

Blessings,
Kay Ellen

Shelia said...

What a wonderful and generous giveaway! Please enter my tiny name!
Be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)

emptynester3 said...

Thanks for the chance at the giveaway! I have been following for a while now! ~Nana~

Valeen said...

Your blog is absolutely lovely! Thanks for a wonderful giveaway and I'm so glad I found your blog!

sweepyhead at gmail dot com

Carol @ The Roseberry Cottage said...

What a wonderful giveaway!! I love your blog and check it often, also a follower now. Thank you for the opportunity to enter.
Carol

Lori said...

What a fun Giveaway!!

Krista said...

What a cool prize! I do follow your blog...I love each and every one of the beautifully presented recipes that you feature here. It's like a little aesthetically pleasing vacation each time I click on your link. : )

Jeannine said...

Even though its not a true tablescape, the tea tray is charming. I'd love to win!

Yellow Rose Arbor said...

What a great give away! So nice!

Katherine

Mary Anne said...

Pick me! What a great give-away - I'd love to win it! I check your blog every day -- always beautiful and inspirational.

kakihara said...

I'm a follower, thanks for the chance to win.
kakihararocks@gmail.com

Christine said...

A friend of mine told me about your site over dinner this evening. I decided to check it out before turning in for the evening. Big mistake! Now I'm hungry! Lovely site, thanks for sharing, and look forward to checking in again.

Joanne Kennedy said...

I'm a follower and I would love to be entered into the giveaway. That tray is to die for! How sweet of you to do this for us.

Have a wonderful Valentine's Day.

Hugs,
Joanne

Anita said...

Love your blog, I visit often, the blog world is beautiful!, please enter me in your giveaway Happy Valentines, Anita

HoneyB said...

Oh No! I hope I'm not to late. I think I am just making it! Would LOVE to be the winner.

I DO follow your blog :)

Cooking for One said...

I love your photos, I love your recipes, I love your tablesettings, I love your blog!

Rettabug said...

I think I got in just under the wire! I've been a follower of yours for a long time & just adore your style of food & photos, Mari.
Always so beautifully done.

fondly,
Rett

Elaine said...

I love your blog! you have terrific ideas!

Elaine

maddiemaysmommy said...

what I nice giveaway! Could use a little "mad money." I also follow your blog! :)

Anonymous said...

Great give away. Yes, I do read your blog. This is all vey new to me but what a great way to spend some of my time...michelle

Sherry said...

Will be checking out our recipes. Thanks for a chance at the giveaway!

Patti said...

too late to enter?? Hope not

Judy said...

Oh goodness, I hope I'm not to late to enter. Great giv-a-way. I'm a follower and love seeing your recipes in my e-mail everyday.
Thanks, Judy (jtlucas@msn.com)

Amanda S. said...

What a great giveaway!! Love your blog!

cstironkat said...

Your baked potato soup looks so good. I like the beautiful dishes too.

Anonymous said...

HI, I love your blog. It is beautiful to look at and the recipes are delicious! I made your pork tenderloin last night and I just made your yummy (and easy) little hamburger buns for dinner. We are having pork tenderloin BBQ with the leftovers. Thanks for keeping your blog going!!

Retsbar2Go said...

What a fun Blog, you make me hungry looking @ the recipes!

I am a Follower

✂ ✂ ✂ ✂ ✂ ✂ ✂ ✂

retsbar2go AT gmail DOT com

Denise Marie said...

great give-away!
DeniseMarie-Bloomin

too Blessed to Stress said...

i just found you through Between naps on the porch. love the name of your blog :)

~ Emily N. from "too Blessed to Stress"

Sandra K321 said...

I love the plate and tea cups! So pretty.
seknobloch(at)gmail(dot)com

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