Life Isn't About Waiting for the Storm to Pass...

NOTE: THIS BLOG PARTY/GIVEAWAY  IS NOW ENDED. 

... it's about learning to dance in the rain.

Have you ever run outside in a pouring rain shower? Do you adore the scene in Sense & Sensibility when Marianne falls and is rescued by handsome Mr. Willoughby? Have you ever received a water-stained letter in the mail and considered the appearance improved simply because it looks "old fashioned"?

If you answered yes to any of the questions, you are cordially invited to join me in a lovely, rain-themed blog party!

This is a blog party and giveaway all rolled up in one! And it lasts the whole month of July, starting today and running until the 31st, so you've got plenty of time to link up! 

Here are the questions for the blog party...

• Have you ever run outside during a rainstorm (and if so, please describe it)?
• What is your favorite Sense & Sensibility version: 2008 or 1995?
• Do you keep a journal (and if so, how many have you filled)?
• What is your favorite thing about summer?
• What is your favorite classical song?
• It's your wedding day. And while you are going down the aisle (gracefully, of course), the audience suddenly bursts into singing "How Do You Solve A Problem Like ____ (your name)?" What are your emotions?
• What is your favorite scene in Sense & Sensibility? Is the same scene in the movie(s) (and if so, do you like it as well)?
• Which of Jane Austen's books is your favorite? Why?
• Describe your perfect reading "nook":
• Have you ever been accused of reading a book when you were supposed to be doing chores?
• You are on the beach, and you are wearing normal clothes (NOT a bathing suit). Do you consider jumping into the cold ocean anyway?
• Do you consider yourself a matchmaker like Emma? 
• What do you like best about my blog? What do you think is the worst? (It's always good to get feedback, so I know what to change and what to keep!)
• What are your opinions involving letters: short and brief or long and lovely?
• What Scripture verse has encouraged you a lot recently?
• Do you consider yourself an artist? If so, in what way?
• What interests you in a blog: beautiful layout or good content?
• Do you believe in saving your first kiss for your wedding day?
• What are your opinions involving modesty?
• Did you enjoy answering all these questions?

But what about the giveaway? you're thinking. Or did I not read correctly? Didn't she say there was going to be a giveaway?

You are entirely correct. So, now we introduce the second half of this month-long event. 

And here are the prizes...

2nd and 3rd Place winners will receive...

A customized signature made by Miss Awel Prince of Inspired Designs Studio!!

And... the 1st place winner will receive...

A free deluxe blog makeover by the lovely Miss Hannah Nicole of Vivid Design Studio, valued at $60!!

 

This is very, very exciting, is it not? Hannah and Awel are very talented young ladies, and they have generously donated the prizes for this giveaway.

Here's how to enter... 

NOTE: Please make sure to leave a separate comment for each entry and make sure to comment on THIS post.

• MANDATORY ENTRY: Follow my blog, and leave a comment telling me that you are following (1 entry)
• Follow Vivid Design Studio (1 entry)
• Follow Inspired Designs Studio (1 entry)
• Follow Hannah's personal blog, Aspire (1 entry)
• Follow Awel's personal blog, Shilah (1 entries)
• Put the promo button up on your blog (2 entries)
• Put my blog button up on your blog (2 entries)
• Post about the giveaway (2 entries)
• Join my blog party (2 entries)

You can combine your blog party post and giveaway post into one and still get counted for 4 entries - that's what I would do! :)

So link up! And join the fun! And get the chance to win a FABULOUS new blog makeover!