I Come Bearing Gifts: A Vintage Christmas GIVEAWAY

Back in April when I timidly wrote my first blog post, I had no idea what I was getting myself into.  My kids were shocked that their techno-primitive mother managed to figure out how to design a blog.  Then I was shocked when I got my first follower, and then 2 and 3...

And now seven months and 74 posts later, I'm celebrating 100+ followers!   Yay!  Thanks so much for hanging in there with me over these past months.  I couldn't have done it without your support and friendship.  You were my inspiration...and my free therapy!

You helped me survive the breakup of a relationship, another birthday, blogger's burnout and seller's block.  You were there to help share in the excitement of my estate sale finds each week.  You forgave me for my sometimes outrageously looong posts.  And most recently...you helped me celebrate finally getting Sarsaparilla's Boudoir up and running on Etsy. 

And guess what? I already sold 8 items!  I'm not bragging - just surprised!  I need to restock soon!  Thanks so much for your encouragement and good suggestions.  You're the best!

You've given me so much - and now it's time for me to give a little back.  So, I'm having a little vintage Christmas Giveaway...

I'm going to pick TWO winners.  And each winner gets to pick one gift package from my selection of four.  I thought it might be nice for you to have a few options so that you can choose the giveaway you like best.

If both winners pick the same item for their first choice - then I'll toss a coin (or something like that) to figure out who gets to choose first.  Sound reasonable?   I really wish I could give all four packages away - but I don't want to spoil you too much...  :-)

Gift #1 - 1960's Vintage Christmas collection.

or...
Gift #2 - 1930's and 40's Paper collection.

or...
Gift #3 - 1960's Frilly Pink Nylon Negligee

or...
Gift #4 - 1960's 2-Piece Green Dress

Here's how to enter: 

Just leave me a comment by Tuesday, December 21 (first day of winter) at midnight!  AND since it's the holiday season, it would be really great if in your comment you'd be willing to share one of your favorite winter holiday traditions...   (Not required - just an idea!)  To get things rolling, I'll share one of mine.  Each year on the night that my little family decorated our Christmas tree, my daughter and I used to pull out the bed on the sleeper sofa in our living room - which is right in front of the Christmas tree - and  we would have a little Christmas slumber party with music and reading Christmas stories and staring at the pretty Christmas tree lights.  Okay....your turn!

If you aren't already a follower, I'd love it if you'd like to start following my blog.  But I'm not going to make you!  As long as you leave a comment, your entry will have the same weight as everyone else's.  If you don't have a blog with an email listing, please make sure to leave your email address in your comment so that I can find you if you win!

Note:  one exception to "every entry will have the same weight."   If you mention my giveaway in your blog, with a link, I would be so appreciative - and will throw your name in twice!  Just let me know...

I live in the United States - but please, please, please know that if you are the winner I will be very happy to ship to Ireland or New Zealand or France or Norway or wherever you are.  I'm not worried about the shipping cost.  It's the least I can do for all the joy you bring to me each day!

Here are some more photos of the giveaway options...

These ceramic singers have a Ucagco - Japan sticker.

Soft vinyl reindeer - heads turn!  Made in Japan.

Pair of vintage Santa Mugs, Napco - Japan stickers.

Set of 6 "The Family Circle" magazines.  All are from 1940.  These are slim mags, with approx. 18 - 24 pages each. 

Set of 5 Culinary Arts Institute softcover cook books from 1940 and 1941.

Two "human hair" hairnets in bright packages - probably 1950s.

A variety of sheet music, ranging from 1925 to 1943.

This frilly 1960's 100% nylon pink negligee / nightie has an extra layer of filmy chiffon in the front.  The gown can be tied at the waist - or the tie can be removed and it can be worn like the first photo above.

I love these rows of feminine ruffles!  The sleeves are wide enough to form a bit of a cap across the shoulder.  The label:  Size M - Penney's "Adonna"  (sounds like a Greek goddess!)

Here's what the green dress (photo above) looks like underneath the little sleeveless blouse.  The top portion is a smooth satiny material.  That same material is used as slip underneath the skirt.

Here are the labels inside the dress - "Carl Naftal Originals - California."  100% Dacron Polyester.  Size 12. (Seems to be about a medium, but I will post the measurements soon!)

My favorite detail - the pockets with sparkly rhinestone buttons!

Those of you who saw my previous post about this dress...I know what you're thinking - "She's giving the dress away because she doesn't want to have to worry about losing those 10 lbs..."

Ha! Not true. I'm actually looking forward to the weight just slipping off with all the exercise I've been doing.  I'm giving it away because I know that several of you really liked the dress - and it would bring me joy, especially at this time of year, to make someone happy!

I look forward to reading your holiday tradition comments.  Thanks again for your friendship!

p.s. No need to figure out now what gift you like best.  You can decide when you win!