It's so bitterly cold outside but oh so bright and light inside. So light actually that I could shoot the photos in this post using just 100 iso. Now this is super geeky and I'll not go deep into this subject but I'm super excited about that as my study is always really dark.

I received a copy of Just Being Audrey by Margaret Cardillo and Julia Denos today. I'm in love with it, I don't think love is something that describes my sensation about this book enough so I guess I'm utterly in love with this book. The illustrations are so pretty, so Audrey, and the story (about Audrey's life) is wonderful. Wonderful!! It's for all ages, it's for all true Audrey fans.

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As promised today is the day that I announce the winners of the Sew What Your Love Giveaway.

The winner of the book is jen@thecottagenest

The winner of the downloadable patterns is Stefania

Congratulations and thank to all of you for participating and talking about the book. It means the world to us.

Tanya is hosting another great giveaway on her blog.

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Also a thank you for all your sweet comments on yesterdays post. I feel fine!! I can't hardly believe it but I don't have any pain. We buried Annabelle in the garden and the other two still look happy and healthy.

I'll be away for the weekend so you'll see me back Tuesday.

Thank you for reading xox

Just before Christmas 2010 Tanya Whelan of Grand Revival Design contacted me if I was willing to help photograph and style her first sewing book Sew What You Love and also if she could use my home as a set for her book. I've known Tanya for years through blogging and as I love her designs and aesthetic I replied with a firm yes. Tanya and her family are American expats living in the south of Belgium so a 2 hour trip to my home (twice) was actually doable and fun as we could meet.

Working with Tanya is a delight as we share the same taste and ideas. Things moved fast and swiftly and with lots of fun. She has a great eye for beautiful things, she works hard and is a total no-bullshit person. I feel very privileged to work and be friends with someone like her.

After months of waiting (on my side, while Tanya did the hard work) I finally have a copy of her beautiful book in my hands, I love it and I know you'll love it too. It's perfect for beginners as the instructions are so well written and so clear, you can't go wrong. The projects in Sew What You Love are very diverse so there's something there for everyone. As an extra bonus you'll recognize a lot of my home in this book.

I'm allowed to give a signed copy (by Tanya and yours truly) to one of you. And a second price of a free downloadable Grand Revival Design pattern. All you have to do is leave a comment on my blog and next Thursday, January 19th) I'll draw the winners.

If you go over to Tanya's blog you'll find an interview with me and other great giveaways.

Thanks for participating xox

This giveaway is now closed. You can find the winners here.