this free bird: CSN Giveaway...$85 Gift Certificate!

Monday, January 10, 2011

CSN Giveaway...$85 Gift Certificate!

Today I woke up with a wicked sore throat (the worst kind that burns when you swallow) and achy bones. Attempts to get out of bed were short-lived. I've been around long enough to know you have to sleep these bad boys off, so rather than spend the day working I laid in bed zooming in and out of sleep dreaming about modern duvet covers while Prince Caspian played softly in the background. Waking up is hard to do...

image via pretty eyed, pirate smile

At the end of it all I've come to the ~~delusion~~ conclusion that I'd like to be Lucy Pevensie - escape through a wardrobe to a magical land where you roll in the grass, hug, ride on the back of, have the best talks with and get saved by the best Lion ever. I love cats.

Thankfully the people at CSN live in the land of reality with the rest of us. They have offered to brighten our January days with a RAD giveaway of an $85 Gift Certificate. Girls CSN is the best - I got an amazing Bodum Teapot and Le Creuset Kettle (yes I'm a pre-term granny and proud of it) just before Christmas and they were delivered in record time. And if you want that modern duvet cover they have those, too! So here's the scoop and let's get this thing started:

THE DETAILS
*This giveaway is open to all U.S., Canadian readers (Overseas readers I'm sorry - they don't deliver to you, but I will have another giveaway to include you in soon). The entry period will run through 11:59pm PST Tuesday, January 18, 2011 and the winner (selected via random drawing) will be announced on Wednesday, January 19, 2011.

HOW TO ENTER
*For one entry just make sure you're a follower of this free bird via Google Reader, and let me know in your comment on this post that you've done so.

*For an additional entry you can blog or tweet about the giveaway and leave a separate comment.

Good luck everyone!! Any thoughts on what you might get if you win?

148 comments:

Anonymous said...: I did a little damage at CSN right after Christmas and I think some more might be needed! You know I'm a follower!

And feel better soon!; January 10, 2011
Jenni Austria Germany said...: Already a follower. Good thing I have a U.S. residency/address! Feel better but enjoy relaxing in bed!; January 10, 2011
Natalie said...: I'm a follower of course! And I'd buy accent pillows for our new humble abode... Love CSN!

And feel better soon!; January 11, 2011
Mimi said...: aaaah, carrie, thanks so much for telling me about this! i will definitely get more shoes (haha!) and maybe some baking items. :D

i am a follower. :D

p.s. i think there's a link somewhere in csn's website that shows a list of their stores.

<3, Mimi
http://whatmimiwrites.blogspot.com/; January 11, 2011
annelise said...: Hope you're feeling better, Carrie. Get plenty of bed-time!; January 11, 2011
little luxury list said...: Yes me please! CSN rocks and I need a Calphalon steamer!; January 11, 2011
little luxury list said...: Tweet: http://twitter.com/#!/cncliving/status/24757389823578112; January 11, 2011
Collette Osuna said...: Hello sweets.....hope you feel better soon....a sore throat ranks right up there with a toothache:(

Love CSN..and Im a GF follower:)

Stop by and say Hello:)
Come be a part of my new online fashion magazine!!♥; January 11, 2011
Kendall said...: i've been a follower for a few months now - so excited for the giveaway!; January 11, 2011
Jessica said...: I hope you get better soon! <3

You know I'm a follower, doll!; January 11, 2011
Cool Gal said...: Of course I am a follower! Love your blog!; January 11, 2011
Cool Gal said...: I will post on my sidebar!; January 11, 2011
Alleen said...: I am a follower!! Not sure what I would get, too many choices!!!; January 11, 2011
Alleen said...: and I re-tweeted your tweet (somehow that doesn't sound right but makes sense)!!; January 11, 2011
Chas said...: I'm following! I hope you feel better soon!; January 11, 2011
Lilacandgrey said...: waaahooo! count me in! following of course!; January 11, 2011
Lisa - respect the shoes said...: You know I follow - thanks for another fantastic giveaway!; January 11, 2011
Anonymous said...: Hope you are feeling better, Carrie. There is lots of strep going around our way. I just picked Logan up from school, she's sick too. Awesome giveaway! I would love a chance to win. xo; January 11, 2011
Lynzy said...: Being sick is such a bummer, I hope you feel better soon!! CSN has some pretty amazing houseware, which I have been coveting!!

I am a follower (of course)

xo Lynzy
http://sparklingfootsteps.blogspot.com; January 11, 2011
Taylor said...: Oh girl get that throat and bones better stat!!! ANd what did he bring you from the DEL???? Man a taco and fries, gormet foods at their finiest!!!

And this giveawy couldn't have come at a better time - I NEED new pillows for our bedroom, so pops of color or something new for the kitchen!!!

PICK ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :)

xoxo-Always! T; January 11, 2011
Taylor said...: Just tweeted it too!

@CurlyintheCity - My Girl @birdgirlc is holding away the January Blues with a SA-WEET CSN giveaway! http://bit.ly/eZVifM GO ENTER!!!! Tell her Curly sent ya!; January 11, 2011
PursuitOfLLT said...: oooh yikes, your throat sounds like it's in bad shape :( nothing worse than a sore throat!! hope you feel better soon! only good thing about being sick is you can be in bed for record amounts of time and no one can say anything!

i'm a follower :) and i don't know what I'd get. Maybe new curtains? haha; January 11, 2011
Unknown said...: I'm a new follower and I'd love to use this towards a much needed toy box for my boys.
dgoodridge84@yahoo.com; January 11, 2011
kjasus said...: i'm a new blog follower!
raggammuffin@gmail.com; January 11, 2011
kjasus said...: i also tweeted!
http://twitter.com/#!/raggammuffin/status/24842221329055744; January 11, 2011
meeyeehere said...: I am a gfc follower and I subscribe in a reader.
I really need a booster car seat for my son.That would be terrific. They have some from Graco for only 25 bucks and with shipping I bet it would be close to 35.
jacksoncrisman@yahoo.com; January 11, 2011
meeyeehere said...: https://twitter.com/#!/meeyeehere/status/24842894162534400
tweeted
jacksoncrisman@yahoo.com; January 11, 2011
Marie a la Mode said...: I love CSN Giveaways! Please enter me! Thanks Carrie : ); January 11, 2011
Annie said...: I'm so sorry to hear you're not feeling well! Maybe my post today will help, but I bet you're already on the honey train.. This giveaway is so awesome!
Of course, I am a follower :)
Feel better Carrie!!!! xo; January 11, 2011
Annie said...: Just tweeted :); January 11, 2011
Abby said...: I'm a follower! I hope you feel better soon!; January 11, 2011
Courtney Erin said...: Sorry you're not feeling well - I hope you'll shake it soon. But sign me up for the giveaway - I'm a follower through GFC.

xoxo ~ Courtney
http://sartorialsidelines.blogspot.com; January 11, 2011
Peetzi Jen said...: I am definitely a follower...via Google Reader!; January 11, 2011
Peetzi Jen said...: Tweeted!

Feel better, Carrie!; January 11, 2011
Anonymous said...: i follow you gfc and i want to buy my son the plasma car in red
tcogbill at live dot com; January 11, 2011
Faith J. said...: I am following on Google FC. Love CSN, they have a great shoe store!

fashionkitten03 at hotmail dot com; January 11, 2011
Emily {All You Need is Love} said...: I'm a loyal follower, and love your blog!!
emily8463 at gmail dot com; January 11, 2011
Emily {All You Need is Love} said...: This comment has been removed by the author.; January 11, 2011
FRANKIE HEARTS FASHION said...: Oh Carrie girl....I hope you feel better! Sore throats blow!!

You know I am a follower lady....great giveaway! xo; January 11, 2011
Terri said...: Following!; January 11, 2011
Terri said...: Adding you to my Giveaway sidebar!; January 11, 2011
Valerie said...: I love the CSN stores and could use a few kitchen items. And $85??? That could really go a long way there. I'm obviously a follower. On a separate note, I'm so sorry you're sick, Carrie. I hope you feel better soon. Glad to hear you're resting!

xo
Valerie
redvinesforbreakfast@gmail.com; January 11, 2011
TheChambrayCountess said...: I hope you feel better soon! Count me in for the contest-- you know I am a follower ;); January 11, 2011
TheChambrayCountess said...: Oh, and I tweeted!; January 11, 2011
Josie said...: I follow, of course, my dear. Seriously, how freaking awesome is CSN?
xo Josie
http://winksmilestyle.blogspot.com; January 11, 2011
kelli g. { bug miscellany } said...: hope you're feeling better!!

seriously, what CAN'T you find on CSN??; January 11, 2011
Closet Fashionista said...: WOOO! I need to get another suitcase from there to match the other ones I got...haha...this would be lovely to win ;)
Follower with google (derrr)

and LOVE Prince Caspian, such a good movie...and it has Ben Barnes ;)

Feel better soon
http://aclosetfashionista.blogspot.com/; January 11, 2011
Ren- Lady Of The Arts said...: I follow- hope you feel better!; January 11, 2011
Food According To Karen said...: Sleeping off a cold is a good idea. We're not always so fortunate though.
I follow via GFC.
karenb1961(at)gmail(dot)com; January 11, 2011
A Crimson Kiss said...: I'm so sorry you're not feeling well! On the other hand, if I could be sick for a few days in exchange for being Lucy, I would seriously consider it. She was hands down my favorite Narnia character. Susan was way too uptight.

And thank you for prompting me into following you on the Google-I never remember to do it, and I'm so glad I am!; January 11, 2011
justagirlLaura said...: I want, I want, I want! (That's what is going through my head.)

I'm a follower =); January 11, 2011
Kristen said...: great giveaway! I am a follower :) I used to always say pots and pans, but i have those now! A new duvet cover isn't such a bad idea. I love my red one but could totally spice up my room with something new.; January 11, 2011
Kristen said...: PS - retweed! and i hope you feel better.; January 11, 2011
Diana Mieczan said...: How are you feeling,sweetie? Great giveaway and wish you a lovely day:) Hugs and kisses; January 11, 2011
Amber said...: i follow via google :); January 11, 2011
Domestic Diva said...: I follow on gfc. Thanks for the chance!

lovelydomesticdiva (at) gmail (dot) com; January 11, 2011
Jamie said...: wow, what a giveaway! i'm a follower. :]; January 11, 2011
Diane said...: I am a GFC follower! I love CSN; January 11, 2011
Diane said...: I tweeted about it:
http://twitter.com/dwalline/statuses/24957661220966401; January 11, 2011
Kara said...: I follow via Google Reader.

I love me some CSN giveaways! I do not love sore throats, however. Feel better!; January 11, 2011
STYLE'N said...: ha ha of course I follow your fun and wild blog!; January 11, 2011
STYLE'N said...: take lots of advil, throat spray, gargle with warm salt wate, lozenges, and YES get plenty of rest...sorry it's the Pharmacist speaking here!; January 11, 2011
stylenuggets said...: Hope the sore throat goes away fast! I had to nurse mine while travelling and only some good old antibiotics chased it away.; January 11, 2011
LyddieGal said...: I do like these giveaways. I need more bodum mugs - my sis (accidentally) smashed one of mine.

Of course I'm a GFC follower!

Chic on the Cheap; January 11, 2011
tara said...: feel better!! i'm a follower!; January 11, 2011
Anonymous said...: Hi, I'm a follower of this free bird via Google Reader. Thanks so much for the giveaway!
maddiemb (at) comcast (dot) net; January 11, 2011
Anonymous said...: Here's my tweet - http://twitter.com/#!/shala_darkstone/status/24986400352894976
maddiemb (at) comcast (dot) net; January 11, 2011
Heart Charlie said...: Awesome giveaway!!!; January 11, 2011
Lesley Rials Napper said...: I'm a follower via google reader!; January 11, 2011
Lila said...: Following of course! For Christmas I bought my hubby and son a few things from CSN and your right delivery was a breeze and right on time.; January 11, 2011
*** said...: I am a follower. Thanks for this giveaway!; January 11, 2011
Unknown said...: What up, my sistah?? Sorry I haven't been by lately, sooo busy! But of course I had to come say hello, and you're sick, boo! That sucks! Okay, of course I follow you. OF COURSE! XX!; January 11, 2011
Dee said...: I follow via gfc as Dee

deeg131 at gmail dot com

Thanks for the chance! What an awesome giveaway! :); January 11, 2011
Dee said...: I tweeted this giveaway at http://twitter.com/DeeGee13/status/25017119343124480

deeg131 at gmail dot com; January 11, 2011
Stacey said...: Feel better lady! Can't have you being sick!:-) Ye, i am one of your stalkers! XX; January 11, 2011
Taylor said...: Wakin up with a sore throat is hard to do! Drink lots of tea with honey, and feel better love. This giveaway looks so spectacular! I'd love to enter - tmango7@gmail.com. I follow you ofcourse!; January 11, 2011
Colleen at Forty Something Bride said...: Thanks so much! I am following!; January 11, 2011
Kerri said...: speedy recovery!; January 11, 2011
Jessica said...: I am a follower :) Thank you for stopping by and commenting on my blog or I would have missed this awesome chance.
P.S. I hope you feel better soon.

Jess; January 11, 2011
Vittle me this... said...: I am following! Thanks for the news!; January 11, 2011
My Heart Blogged said...: I follow your blog. I would totally get boots, or nice dress shoes for my boyfriend.
My Heart Blogged; January 11, 2011
Lynda Del said...: I follow you via GFC. ID: Lyndadawinda1074
lyndadawinda1074 at yahoo dot com; January 11, 2011
Lynda Del said...: I tweeted
http://twitter.com/#!/lyndadawinda/status/25051059399434240
lyndadawinda1074 at yahoo dot com; January 11, 2011
Discovery Street said...: um....yes please...i totally could use it! :); January 11, 2011
Kaizen Fashion Project said...: Blog follower! I adore CSN! Thanks for the sweet giveaway!

heatheranne99 at gmail dot com; January 11, 2011
Kaizen Fashion Project said...: Tweet!
http://twitter.com/ScoomerBlog/status/25059395939344384

heatheranne99 at gmail dot com; January 11, 2011
Anonymous said...: Look at you gettin all fancy pants with the BIG giveaways! Well, you know I'd follow you anywhere, so you have that workin for ya! Sending warm, well wishes from the frozen tundra.; January 11, 2011
Anonymous said...: Tweeted @krilper; January 11, 2011
BJJ said...: Prince Caspian the movie or the Phish song? I'm a Phish phriend if so :)

I'm a follower! And I have no idea what I would buy... I'd have to shop it out! Thanks for this awesome giveaway!

pickingwildflowersblog.blogspot.com; January 11, 2011
Unknown said...: woo! always been a follower, C...

enter me :); January 11, 2011
20 YORK STREET said...: I hate pulling the Canadian sisterhood here but for a 85 dollar give-away, I think I am laying that card on the table!

=)

Stay Happy and Positive!

besos,

ML

20 YORK STREET; January 11, 2011
Kelly Frances Dunn said...: Of course I follow :) You are one of my favorite reads for adventurous stories with the most fashionable twists! XO; January 11, 2011
Caitlin @ Candyfloss & Persie said...: of course I follow you!! What do you think I am? Some kind of idiot! :) I hope you feel better!!!; January 11, 2011
Joie de Viv said...: Oooh! Love CSN! Of course I'm a follower!

xx Vivian @ http://diamondsandtulle.blogspot.com; January 12, 2011
Kristin W said...: Ahhh...this would be just the January pick-me-up that I need (how am I already in a rut with less than 2 weeks passed in January?!). Check to being a follower.

Unfortunately I have not surrendered to twitter quite yet... ;); January 12, 2011
Gorgeous Glam said...: Follower ;) thanks luv!; January 12, 2011
Moosette said...: Ooh! Follower!; January 12, 2011
Oh, My Darling said...: I follow!

omydarlingblog(at)gmail(dot)com; January 12, 2011
Jonnie (JB) said...: I'm a new follower with GFC

dftrew(at)gmail(dot)com; January 12, 2011
Carissa @ the Fabulous Design File said...: Following! Don't know what I'd choose... Too many options!; January 12, 2011
Anonymous said...: I follow publicly on GFC "Crave to Save"
gina.m.maddox (at) gmail (dot) com; January 13, 2011
Anonymous said...: http://twitter.com/#!/CrazyItalian0/status/25636401676550144

tweet; January 13, 2011
abby said...: Google Follower: uberabby

awinters AT gmail; January 13, 2011
abby said...: http://twitter.com/#!/uberabby2/status/25637011889065984; January 13, 2011
Debbie said...: Tweeted http://twitter.com/suburbsanity/status/25734837092483072
fourkidsrgreat(at)gmail.com; January 13, 2011
Leeann @ Join the Gossip said...: Thanks for telling me about thsi giveaway! I have been so MIA, sorry :( Hope your throat and body is feeling better!!

Of course I am a follower! And I tweeted: http://twitter.com/#!/jointhegossip/status/25734843690131456; January 13, 2011
Kelly Tillotson said...: CSN.com is amazing! there is just soooo much to choose from! thanks for the opportunity! i follow through GFC!
*kelly
kelly-tillotson@hotmail.com; January 13, 2011
Rachel said...: Nin Jiom Pei Pa Koa (ninjiom-hk.cwahi.net) may be another solution to sore throat. i know a lot of people use it, its also non alcoholic, though it's effectiveness is not as good as alcohol based cough medicine, but it's still good to use on not so serious sore throat. Hope you are getting well soon!!!; January 13, 2011
Unknown said...: I'm a new follower

shel704 at aol dot com

(and I've got my eye on the Zevro 8 Piece Wall Mount Magnetic Spice Rack Set); January 13, 2011
Unknown said...: I tweeted:
http://twitter.com/auntiethesis/status/25801666871689216

shel704 at aol dot com; January 13, 2011
Ashley R said...: Follow you on GFC! (Ashley R) LOVE CSN!!!!!!!
reynoldsmommy at gmail dot com; January 13, 2011
Ashley R said...: Tweeted! http://twitter.com/#!/reynoldsmom/status/25816879520030720
reynoldsmommy at gmail dot com; January 13, 2011
MerciBlahBlah said...: Sign me up, mamacita!

Mwah
Shannan; January 14, 2011
Lisa Griffin said...: oooh i could use a little CSN pick me up! and you know i follow :)
www.indramaticfashion.com; January 14, 2011
Lisa Griffin said...: and i tweeted ;)
www.indramaticfashion.com; January 14, 2011
Karin said...: GFC Follower

I'd love to get a whistling teakettle if I won.

karin56381 (at) gmail.com; January 14, 2011
Zoë said...: Hi! I'm a new follower. Beautiful blog header!; January 14, 2011
Nicole Elizabeth said...: I'm a follower - Love CSN - they have everything!; January 14, 2011
Tiffany said...: Just added you to my google reader :-) I've been dying to order a retro starburst clock from CSN!; January 14, 2011
allergic to vanilla said...: oh you know I gotta enter this one, everyone and their mom gets lucky with the CSN giveaways...lets hope its my turn next! Here's hoping a lil of your luck rubs off on me...;)
xo Carlina
AllergicToVanilla.com; January 14, 2011
allergic to vanilla said...: oh p.s I'm a follower via GFC- ppssh as if you didn't know
xo Carlina
AllergicToVanilla.com; January 14, 2011
Heather said...: I'm following on gfc!; January 14, 2011
Heather said...: tweet
http://twitter.com/#!/ourkidsmom/status/26137660682665984; January 14, 2011
Brooke T said...: I'm a follower!!
brightwishes@hotmail.com; January 14, 2011
Brooke T said...: I tweeted as well:
http://twitter.com/#!/brightwishes/status/26137998848430081; January 14, 2011
cstironkat said...: I follow you on GFC as cstironkat and I would love to get the Hamilton Beach Stay or Go slow cooker.; January 14, 2011
cstironkat said...: I tweeted http://twitter.com/cstironkat/status/26139705204547584

I hope you feel better soon.; January 14, 2011
jemr2 said...: GFC follower!

Jemr2@aol dot com; January 14, 2011
o said...: Oooh, count me in!:D Thx for this awesome giveaway!

TheOwlsCloset.blogspot.com; January 14, 2011
Anonymous said...: Following you on GFC(kellyr78)
kellywcuATyahooDOTcom; January 14, 2011
Anonymous said...: tweeted giveaway
http://twitter.com/#!/Kellywcu/status/26142721894780928
kellywcuATyahooDOTcom; January 14, 2011
Unknown said...: Of course I follow...would love to win!; January 15, 2011
Hungry Like a Hippo said...: Link to this giveaway on my blog side bar; January 15, 2011
Tim said...: I follow with google friends.

tahearn at roadrunner dot com; January 15, 2011
Lisa said...: I've posted your give away on my blog's side bar under "win this".

mystorychapter2.blogspot.com; January 16, 2011
Mugdha said...: Following! Thanks for hosting this awesome giveaway!; January 16, 2011
Marissa said...: $85? Wow, CSN must really love you. :) Thanks for the opportunity!; January 16, 2011
Carly said...: Awesome! I'm a follower :) Thanks for the giveaway!

carlybrown82(at)hotmail.com; January 17, 2011
~dab said...: GFC'd (~dab); January 17, 2011
~dab said...: I tweeted http://twitter.com/simplydab/status/27183194692386816; January 17, 2011
Unknown said...: i follow!
need some sheets. and for the snow to melt already!
tattgiff at centurytel dot net; January 18, 2011
Liz said...: Thanks for the giveaway! I'm a new follower, and I love CSN!

eemoody77 at gmail dot com; January 18, 2011
Liz said...: I tweeted!

http://twitter.com/#!/FakeGradSchool/status/27524312311275520

eemoody77 at gmail dot com; January 18, 2011
Marissa at Style Cusp said...: Ooo, CSN is the store of all store!
Been following you for ages it seems :)

Feel better, dear!

XXXO
M; January 18, 2011
Marissa at Style Cusp said...: Just tweeted about this, too!

(@TheStyleFile)

XXXO
M

Bloggerista Book Club; January 18, 2011
The Canady Family said...: I am a follower! thecanadyfamily@gmail.com; January 18, 2011
Tammigirl said...: I have subscribed via google reader. I am also a google friend connect follower.

CSN has so much to choose from, it's really stunning. I would love some lilac le crueset or some paintable beadboard wallpaper.

I hope you feel better soon.; January 19, 2011
grave said...: I am a follower. Not sure what I would get, too many choices.

Restaurant online ordering systems; January 28, 2011