Sunday, August 12, 2012

POST NUMBER 500! and a SURPRISE ORIGINAL PAINTING giveaway!!!!



WELL, as you may have guessed...
I took a bit of a vacation from BLOGGING this week...
It was not intentional... 
It simply evolved from a very Busy Happy Place
...while on VACATION with my family in New England.

BUT STARTING TODAY
I AM BACK!!!

 well....by back I mean...I am posting this on my iphone
In the car
During the 12 hour car ride home
with the 5 of us and Charlie the dog!
FROM NEW ENGLAND


AND I HAVE A 
SURPRISE for YOU my loyal followers
... this is my 

500th post!

I am doing a
SURPRISE
Original Painting Giveaway!

This one will be for 
this painting!!!
Named
"OWLLERRINA "


16" x 20" 
acrylic on canvas
Background Color -
Is Benjamin Moore
"Buttered Yam"
Gallery price: $400
 Entries open NOW until NOON 
Thursday August 16
the LuckyWinner will be announced
 Friday August 17th 

Giveaway RULES:
1. In the COMMENT section write what YOU would  NAME this painting!!
2. Follow this blog ( if you don't already)
3. For one extra entry"like"my old country house on facebook HERE 
4. Mention this blog and The giveaway on your facebook or blog or twitter for 
2 extra entries!

(the name on the painting is just a watermark and IS NOT on the painting itself)
okie dokie!
I am so excited about this surprise GIVEAWAY!
Get your entries and your comments in and cross your fingers and toes and eyes!
(P.S. sorry- at this time I can only send my paintings to USA addresses...)
GOOD LUCK!

 WE JUST PULLED IN THE DRIVEWAY!!!
It is always SO GOOD to be home!




73 comments:

  1. StaceyAugust 12, 2012 at 8:19 PM

    I follow you!
    Stacey of Embracing Change

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  2. StaceyAugust 12, 2012 at 8:19 PM

    I liked you on Facebook!
    Stacey of Embracing Change

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  3. StaceyAugust 12, 2012 at 8:19 PM

    I posted a link to the contest on my Facebook page!
    Stacey of Embracing Change

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  4. Jessica AnnAugust 12, 2012 at 8:54 PM

    OWLLERRINA is the name of this painting :)

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  5. AnonymousAugust 12, 2012 at 9:14 PM

    OWL be seeing you!

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  6. UnknownAugust 12, 2012 at 9:21 PM

    I follow you.

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  7. Ali RichardsonAugust 12, 2012 at 9:29 PM

    I'm a follower!! Fingers crossed!!!

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  8. Ali RichardsonAugust 12, 2012 at 9:29 PM

    I think I would name it........Wise.

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  9. Sussy BrownAugust 12, 2012 at 9:51 PM

    I would name this painting "You did what?"

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  10. Cassie BustamanteAugust 12, 2012 at 10:10 PM

    i would name it snow queen!

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  11. Cassie BustamanteAugust 12, 2012 at 10:10 PM

    i am a follower!

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  12. Cassie BustamanteAugust 12, 2012 at 10:11 PM

    and i am a liker! i am a lover! :)
    i am headed on a road trip with the kids tomorrow.... up to massachusetts! :) so excited!

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  13. megzeeeAugust 12, 2012 at 10:24 PM

    I would call it "Whimsical Wisdom"

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  14. megzeeeAugust 12, 2012 at 10:26 PM

    I am a follower....as of today!

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  15. megzeeeAugust 12, 2012 at 10:27 PM

    I liked you on facebook!

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  16. throuthehazeAugust 12, 2012 at 11:07 PM

    I think the name you gave it is perfect! Maybe I would call is Wise Queen :)

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  17. throuthehazeAugust 12, 2012 at 11:08 PM

    GFC: Throuthehaze

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  18. throuthehazeAugust 12, 2012 at 11:08 PM

    FB: Rae Pavey

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  19. UnknownAugust 13, 2012 at 3:26 AM

    I would name it Hooterina
    jmbarata21@hotmail.com

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  20. UnknownAugust 13, 2012 at 3:27 AM

    I like your facebook page
    jmbarata21@hotmail.com

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  21. UnknownAugust 13, 2012 at 3:28 AM

    I am a follower :)

    jmbarata21@hotmail.com

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  22. UnknownAugust 13, 2012 at 3:29 AM

    I tweeted https://twitter.com/jennallen80/status/234914380716851200
    jmbarata21@hotmail.com

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  23. Wendi PAugust 13, 2012 at 5:59 AM

    I would name this painting...
    " Alberta"

    She's a beautiful painting , I so want to display in my daughters room!

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  24. UnknownAugust 13, 2012 at 6:52 AM

    I would name this painting " I Am Watching You" I have liked your facebook page and posted a link to your blog on my facebook page. Beautiful painting as always.

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  25. @TelecomBillAugust 13, 2012 at 6:52 AM

    lOOking gOOd lesli

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  26. DownTheLaneWithDaisyAugust 13, 2012 at 7:28 AM

    I would name this "WhOOOOO are You?"

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  27. DownTheLaneWithDaisyAugust 13, 2012 at 7:29 AM

    I follow you by email.

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  28. SheSheAugust 13, 2012 at 7:51 AM

    Welcome home, lesli! Dash came to see us while you were gone.
    I think i would name her Minerva

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  29. SusanAugust 13, 2012 at 8:21 AM

    I would name it Owl Diva.

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  30. SusanAugust 13, 2012 at 8:21 AM

    I already follow you:)

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  31. SusanAugust 13, 2012 at 8:28 AM

    Liked you on FB and blogged about the give away on my blog http://susan-memoriestolastalifetime.blogspot.com/2012/08/old-country-house-give-away.html

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  32. KristinAugust 13, 2012 at 9:22 AM

    Love this. The "tutu" looks a bit like those wacky things the British (or was it French?) aristocracy wore way back when. That, combined with that awesome expression, would lead me to call it...
    "We are not amused."

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  33. AnonymousAugust 13, 2012 at 9:24 AM

    Welcome back but so glad you were able to get away for some good family time!

    I'd name the painting "Hootie-who?" but hanging in my house we'd always have to call her
    "Chi-O" from my Chi Omega sorority days (an owl is part of our symbol)

    Robin
    happilyhomeafter.blogspot.com

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  34. AnonymousAugust 13, 2012 at 9:26 AM

    I am a follower :)

    Robin
    happilyhomeafter.blogspot.com

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  35. BeckyAugust 13, 2012 at 9:26 AM

    Perhaps the Queen Owl.

    I like you, I follow you, but I'm taking a bloggy break myself to head to the beach, so I don't think I'll get around to mentioning it on mine.
    Happy 500th post!

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  36. dianeAugust 13, 2012 at 9:35 AM

    Wisold for the name

    i follow you
    sweet painting

    diane

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  37. gwillisincAugust 13, 2012 at 9:54 AM

    Lked on FB
    gwillisinc@gmail.com
    Painting Name? Ms Nocturnal Noble

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  38. gwillisincAugust 13, 2012 at 9:55 AM

    I mentioned you on Twitter
    Painting Name? Ms Nocturnal Noble

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  39. gwillisincAugust 13, 2012 at 9:56 AM

    I follow your blog
    Painting Name? Ms Nocturnal Noble

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  40. TracieBAugust 13, 2012 at 10:16 AM

    Painting name: OWL Do I Love Thee?

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  41. TracieBAugust 13, 2012 at 10:17 AM

    I am a follower of your blog already....

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  42. TracieBAugust 13, 2012 at 10:17 AM

    I "liked" your page on Facebook!

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  43. TracieBAugust 13, 2012 at 10:22 AM

    I just tweeted about your giveaway! https://twitter.com/tbenetz/status/235018103468216321

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  44. Jane B.August 13, 2012 at 10:31 AM

    I'd name the painting: Wisenheimer. ~ JaneB.

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  45. StephaniAugust 13, 2012 at 10:41 AM

    I would name it Wise.

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  46. StephaniAugust 13, 2012 at 10:41 AM

    I have liked your Facebook page

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  47. StephaniAugust 13, 2012 at 10:44 AM

    I shared this blog post on my Facebook page

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  48. bugAugust 13, 2012 at 11:25 AM

    "Mystique" is the name I would give to this painting. Beautiful painting.

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  49. bugAugust 13, 2012 at 11:26 AM

    I already like you on facebook.

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  50. bugAugust 13, 2012 at 11:27 AM

    I am also already a "follower" of your blog. Thank you so much for the chance to own one of your beautiful works of art.

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  51. AnonymousAugust 13, 2012 at 3:52 PM

    I think I would call it, Circus Owl. It looks like she's wearing an awesome pink boa and would be performing some sort of stunt up on a high wire.

    Gorgeous work, and thank you for offering this giveaway! I love your work!

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  52. The KempsAugust 13, 2012 at 5:09 PM

    I think I would call is hoo-tu (instead of tutu).
    My 7 year old would call it hoo-tastic:)

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  53. The KempsAugust 13, 2012 at 5:13 PM

    Liked on fb.

    Missy

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  54. AlyssaAugust 13, 2012 at 5:15 PM

    I would call it "Stare Down".

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  55. AlyssaAugust 13, 2012 at 5:15 PM

    I already follow you! :)

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  56. AlyssaAugust 13, 2012 at 5:15 PM

    I like you on FB.

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  57. AlyssaAugust 13, 2012 at 5:17 PM

    I tweeted :) @alyssaruffalo

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  58. AnonymousAugust 13, 2012 at 7:26 PM

    i would call this painting "abi's owl" because if i win it it would be! abi is my youngest and has been was love with owls for some time before they became popular. i am saving up for some puppy pictures for some special kids (mine)!!

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  59. UnknownAugust 13, 2012 at 7:31 PM

    Love her! I would call her Frances because she reminds me of my cat by the same name who looks at me with the most penetrating gaze! Glad you got a nice break, Lesli.

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  60. KatyAugust 13, 2012 at 10:12 PM

    I'd name it Tart and Feathered.

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  61. Chad A. LynchAugust 14, 2012 at 6:08 AM

    I would name this painting "Henry"!

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  62. mollie's momAugust 14, 2012 at 6:34 AM

    This owl is fabulous!! I love your paintings - I sent your info to my family in Va when I discovered your blog. My sisiter has a small farm with tons of animals but I jokingly told her she should let you know she has a camel!!! I haven't seen you paint one of those yet!!! I LOOOOOVe this owl because my daughter is a Chi Omega in college and we are always on the lookout for a-maz-ing owls!!! This one with a pink feather boa is too fab. I follow your blog and follow on Facebook. As for naming this owl it would have to have Chi O in the title .... maybe something like " Feather Boa and Chi O 'til I die O"" which is one of their favorite sayings :) This owl would look amazing in her room at the house and the colors are perfect because her room is the trendy turq and coral at the soroity house - check it out on my blog!!! Marcie

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  63. AnonymousAugust 14, 2012 at 9:12 AM

    I would name this painting "Party Bird" because I love owls and boas :) Thanks for the chance to win - I LOVE YOUR PAINTINGS!
    Janet

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  64. AndreaAugust 14, 2012 at 8:07 PM

    I'm a follower and I would name it "hello dawlin'".

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  65. AndreaAugust 14, 2012 at 8:09 PM

    I am a followe on Facebook!

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  66. TiffanyAugust 15, 2012 at 9:31 AM

    I love this painting! I would name her, "Pretty In Pink". I also mentioned this on Facebook! Thanks!!

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  67. RoeshelAugust 15, 2012 at 11:27 AM

    I came over to say 'pretty in pink' but see that Tiffany has too! lol! I love your creativity, Lesli!

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  68. RoeshelAugust 15, 2012 at 11:28 AM

    I "like" you on FB! :)

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  69. RoeshelAugust 15, 2012 at 11:28 AM

    Shared on FB, Twitter and G+. :)

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  70. UnknownAugust 15, 2012 at 11:53 AM

    I follow you on facebook and your blog on google. I would love to have this. I have been collecting owls for 40 years. I would have to name her Bella after my granddaughter. In fact if I had it, I might even give it to my Bella for her room.

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  71. EligonmaAugust 15, 2012 at 12:58 PM

    I follow My Old Country House.
    I would name it: Fancy Owl with Pink Feather Scarf.

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  72. EligonmaAugust 15, 2012 at 12:58 PM

    I Like My Old Country House on Facebook.

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  73. EligonmaAugust 15, 2012 at 12:59 PM

    Shared on Twitter:
    https://twitter.com/Eligonma/status/235782188623360002

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