A Perfectly Imperfect Giveaway!

CONGRATULATIONS!
To Victoria of Hibiscus Bloem
The Random Generator has spoken.
In perfectly imperfect fashion, the book will
make it's way across the pond to Victoria
in Portland, Oregon.

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I think I am a bit late to the party on this one.

I just came across this wonderful book
at Daunt Books in London.

It was the title that got me.

Perfectly Imperfect.

Raise your hand if this concept applies to your life.

My hand goes straight up on this one.

Take it one step further...

The Perfectly Imperfect Home

and I am bouncing in my seat waving that hand 

like there is no tomorrow all the while pointing at Mr. H. 

Ok, I guess I can take some of the blame for that one too.

You are the best...

Many of you have followed me through my travelling chaise longue, 

my interest in another man, our collection of odd objects and curiosities,

our New Zealand home, our dream home, our English Summer Sundays 

and the introduction of Alice and Albert to our humble home. 

Perfectly Imperfect? No question.

Your patience, interest and comments have been greatly appreciated.

So dear readers...
I love this wonderful book by the very talented
Deborah Needleman and the beautiful illustrator, Virginia Johnson.

I have had difficulty putting it down all weekend and thought
it the perfect book for you, by way of a Giveaway.

via

It is so easy...just leave a comment.

I know many of you do not leave comments,

that's ok..just write to me... 

jeannecollageoflife@gmail.com

and I will add your name in for you.

I will announce a winner on Friday 11 May.

If you could have your comments in 

by 6:00pm (UK time)...that would be grand!

Now...for the best part, 

the reason why I can not put this book down.
Have a look here...

click here

I knew I loved this book, when I opened to a page and read this...

An element of quirkiness in your decor shows that you do not take
 decorating or, by extension, yourself too seriously. 
A room that is decorated within an inch of it's life feels self-important and static. 
Style ought to be loose and easygoing; capacious and expansive! 
A little something unexpected makes us feel comfortable. 
Quirkiness and its sidekick, charm, 
represent the lighthearted humanity of your home.

I love the way this woman thinks and writes!
Bravo Deborah!

Speaking to and of women.

Last but not least, I am celebrating my mother, Alma!

I attribute my Perfectly Imperfect Home to my mother...

my love for all things quirky comes from her.

In anticipation of Mother's Day in the USA on 13th of May.

my sidebar will feature all my posts about my mother...

they are some of my favourites.

With that I send my best to one and all for a lovely
week...may it be capacious and expansive!

Jeanne xx

PS..many have asked about my travelling chaise longue.
It arrived, is in the perfect spot and I love it. I will be
writing all about it one day soon. I just need time to
sit a while and think on it. :)