Monday, August 27, 2012

Amazing Austenesque Giveaway for Austenesque Extravaganza!!


Many of you may know I am helping Meredith Esparza, along with Angie Kroll, this year with her AustenesqueExtravaganza: A month long celebration Austenesque authors and THEIR novels.
Over the past couple months, I have been in contact with several Etsy shops and other Jane Austen related companies in regards to this year’s AMAZING Austenesque Giveaway! The response has been REMARKABLE! These shops have been more than generous to us and our readers with their giveaway items. Team Austenesque is so ecstatic about these giveaways, we couldn’t keep them a secret any longer. So, without further ado, here they are, along with information about each company!

Laura Boyle is  fascinated by all aspects of Jane Austen’s life. As the proprietor of Austenation: Regency Accessories, she is able to indulge her passion for the Regency by creating custom hats, bonnets, reticules and more for customers around the globe. Her greatest joy is the time she is able to spend at home with her family (one amazing husband, three adorable children and a one very strange dog.) Cooking with Jane Austen and Friends, is her first book.

Laura Boyle has been beyond generous in her donations! She has donated a copy of her cookbook, Cooking with Jane Austen and Friends, a set of 6 Jane Austen/Hugh Thompson postcards, a set of 4 rainbow colored Jane Austen cards (in green), and an Anne and Wentworth Clothespin Doll Christmas Ornament Kit!



The true story behind this shop is that at a certain point in our lives we were depressed and out of job. Not able to find new ways to waste our infinite free time anymore, we decided to start working on something we really loved, just for fun. We were probably watching too many costume dramas and reading too much Jane Austen (but there is never enough Jane in your life!) at the time and that's how our PemberleyPond website was born. We started our jurney from Pride and Prejudice obviously and then moved on to other beloved books and authors.
We love books, good stories, great characters and anything able to fill out little heads with wonderful images... that we later try to put on paper.
We can easily say that meeting Mr Darcy was one of the best thing that ever happened to us! :) :)
PS: Mr Thornton >>>>>>>>>> Mr Darcy


Pemberley Pond has a wonderful collection of Jane Austen related posters, notecards, bookmarks, and notebooks! These ladies have been kind enough to donate their Jane Austen Bibliography poster for our AMAZING giveaway! 

I think I was born with rosebuds in my soul.I love pretty, delicate things and I adore creating collages from collected, pretty ephemera. I also have loved Jane Austen since I first read Pride and Prejudice when I was fifteen. When I went to college, I studied costume design and preferred making anything that looked like it could be in a Merchant Ivory production. When you combine all of these things, you get what you see in my shop. It is the reason I came up with the idea for my Jane Austen Journal!

Dorothy Jane makes the most beautiful journals, bookmarks and gift tags ANY Austen lover would want! (I know I want them all)! Dorothy Jane has graciously donated her Jane Austen Journal to Austenesque Extravaganza. One lucky recipient will win this beautiful journal!



ScentsnSensibility

ScentsnSensibility on Etsy is inspired by the literary works of Jane Austen.
I make items such as hand poured soaps, hand poured candles, room freshners, Bath Bombs, solid lotion bars whipped body butters, seasonal items and other Austen inspired treasures for lovers of Jane Austen and the Regency Era!

Doesn't ScentsnSensibility's products sound wonderful? I know right now I want to curl up with Persuasion or Pride and Prejudice and take a long, hot bath with some of this lovely soap or a bath bomb and a fresh cup of tea.
Meghan from ScentsnSensibility has sent us an Emma Woodhouse and a Mr. Knightly soap to giveaway to one of our lucky participants in Austenesque Extravaganza. Thank you, Meghan. I am sure this lucky winner will enjoy her Knightly baths!

Patricia Marq: Amor Amas Amat
When I was twelve, I came across a small calligraphy kit that I used to teach myself the basics of calligraphy. Over the years, I learned more about calligraphy and started to use what I learned to make cards and presents for people I knew. I became very interested in illuminated letters, particularly those decorated with leaves and I would make initials. However, a month ago for my birthday I bought myself some new inks. I put all of my inks in one place and realized I had about 24 inks and I got this massive creative energy I needed to expel. I decided to combine my illuminated letters with a new script I had never used before to do quotes. I have been a fan of Jane Austen for the seven years since I’ve read Pride and Prejudice. When I was thinking of what quotes to do, I naturally gravitated to the quotes that I had memorized from Pride and Prejudice. After doing two quotes from Pride and Prejudice, my friends Erica Monroe, Jessica Grey, and Nancy Kelley convinced me to sell them on Etsy. I sell other quotes besides Austen but the Austen quotes are my favorite. While the other quotes are philosophical comments on love, Mr. Darcy and Captain Wentworth’s quotes were words meant for the love of their lives and had a backstory that made them even more special. 



To help Patty celebrate the launch of her new Etsy shop, as well as celebrate our shared love for all things Austen, Patty has enthusiastically given us one of her beautiful calligraphy creations! For one of our lucky readers, we have Mr. Darcy's famous proposal print! Isn't it magnificent! You must check out her store!




Antique Fashionista

When you read a book about a different time period, do you ever wonder what clothes people wore in them? What does "a dress of sprigged muslin" look like? And what is a "dress with puffed sleeves"? What is a chemise? A leghorn hat? A stomacher? I always wondered and finally started researching and painting them myself. Great books are my passion and antique fashion has become one too. I might not be an encyclopedia for all your period fashion needs, but you will be able to picture your favorite heroines in their appropriate period clothing.

Masha Laurence donated these magnificent Anne & Wentworth and Catherine & Henry 5X7 prints! Masha truly captures the beauty of the period in her pieces! 

Bingley Teas
Ms. Jane Austen, well known authoress during the Regency period of timeless favorites such as Pride and Prejudice, Sense and Sensibility, Mansfield Park, Emma, Northanger Abbey and Persuasion has held a longstanding place our hearts.
Our own company name is drawn from one of her characters, who was quick to approve of everyone he met and always approachable in his manner.
 This inspiration spilled over into our Jane Austen Tea Series. Characters from our beloved author's novels have been specifically paired with very particular premium teas and tea blends. Each was carefully chosen to reflect that character's personality and well known traits. We hope you will enjoy, what we find a natural combination of Jane Austen novels and Tea!

Often when I am reading a Regency romance or an Austenesque novel that takes place during the Regency, all I want is to sip some hot tea while I am whisked away to another time. Bingley Teas fully offers this experience for readers with their Jane Austen tea line. We are luck enough to have Compassion for Mrs. Bennet's Nerves tea to add to our ever-growing list of Awesomesque Giveaways! 

Jane Austen Centre
This website features an online magazine with over 500 articles. You will find articles on every aspect of Jane Austen’s life in Georgian Bath and work.  It is a compendium of recipes and historical observations and what to do in Bath UK. 
Just a click away is our wonderful online giftshop which is crammed with Austen and Regency themed goodies. There is extensive information about the annual Festival and Festival events and dates and times. The publication Regency World magazine, a full colour glossy is available online or from our giftshop. There is a comprehensive list of Austen and Regency historical related links. Finally, if you want more we offer a free monthly E-newsletter. This will keep you up to date with all the news, gossip and celebrities from  the world of our favourite author.

The Jane Austen Centre has been ever so kind in donating a copy of Jane Austen, A Celebration of Her Life and Work. This is a beautifully bound coffee table book!


**NEW ADDITION!!**

I have always loved to draw but didn’t think I could draw people.  Jan Hahn, author of An Arranged Marriage and The Journey,  mentioned, one day,  that it would be nice if I could draw some pictures or scenes with Darcy and Lizzy.  I thought about it and then decided to give it a try. Since I love the 1995 PnP miniseries so much, I decided to use scenes from it as my inspiration.  That is how I got started. My first attempt was the card that has Darcy and Lizzy together in the woods of Pemberley. I tried to make them NOT look like Jennifer Ehle and Colin Firth. I changed up the clothes, the nose and jaw line. This also was not a scene from the miniseries. I drew pictures of each and put them together with the woods as a backdrop.  The music room drawings of ‘The Look’, I did try to make them look like Jennifer Ehle and Colin Firth, as Lizzy and Mr. Darcy.
I hope to draw most of my favorite scenes.
I have a website, www.jt-originals.com, but I do not have the cards on it yet. If anyone is interested, they may contact me via email. I do take Visa, MC and PayPal.

Janet Taylor has been very kind to us and has donated two sets of cards: One 10 card set of Darcy and Elizabeth in the woods at Pemberley, and another 10 card set of Darcy and Elizabath, "The Look" (5 cards of Darcy and 5 cards of Elizabeth)! In ADDITION, Janet has also given us one each of a 5x7 card of Darcy and Elizabeth in the music room at Pemberley! Thank you so much, Janet! Your work is wonderful!



What about books? After all, Austenesque Extravaganza is a celebration of Austenesque authors and their books. Boy, do we have AMAZING new for YOU!! Between the publishers, Sourcebooks, Ulysses Press, Meryton Press, and Berkley Books, in addition to the MANY authors who are PERSONALLY donating books, we have a plethora to giveaway, and the list keeps growing! 

For further information regarding The Amazing Austenesque Giveaway, head over to Austenesque Reviews, where the event will be taking place the entire month of September!

Which items have caught your fancy? Any books you are hoping are part of the giveaway? Comments are always welcome, as we dearly love to have our part in the conversation too! 


***GIVEAWAY TIME***
Meredith and I want YOU to join us in celebrating Austenesque Extravaganza! We could think of NO BETTER way than to KICK-OFF this AMAZING event with the first of our AWESOME GIVEAWAYS!! 
On Leatherbound Reviews you have a chance to win THE INN AT LAMBTON BUNDLE! Please FILL OUT the rafflecopter form below to enter! Remember, Tweeting about the event can be done once daily as a way of increasing your chances! :)

GIVEAWAY IS OPEN UNTIL SEPTEMBER 2!
This giveaway is open INTERNATIONALLY!!


The Inn at Lambton Bundle


*Sponsored by Berkley Books and Sourcebooks!


***Enter to WIN the LUCAS LODGE BUNDLE Austenesque Reviews as a continuation of our KICK-OFF EVENT!!***

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96 comments:

  1. Wow! So much amazing stuff. Silly me for only thinking about books for the Extravaganza. Teas, soaps, journals; people are so creative :)

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    1. Oh, I know, Heather! It is quite overwhelming when one types in "Jane Austen" into the Etsy search bar! So much pops up...I think I want it all! ;) Thanks for stopping by! Good luck with the giveaway! :)

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  2. Wow! I'm always amazed at how creative people are.... :)

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    1. Araminta, right? I wish I has a quarter of these people's creativity!

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  3. thanks for this giveaway!
    gkuroda(at)gmail.com

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    1. You are most welcome, Gail! And thank you for stopping by! :)

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  4. I am so excited for Austenesque Extravaganza! It is going to be so much fun! Thanks for a chance to win an early bundle!!=)

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    1. Always a pleasure, Kelli! I look forward to reading all of your comments and thoughts this month! Best of luck in the giveaway! :)

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  5. I'm amazed at the variety of products that can be had that are connected in some way to Jane Austen. I'm having a lot of fun looking at the various shops, thank you for bringing them all too my attention!

    Mel Brock

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    1. You are most welcome, Mel. Thank you for stopping by. I think I could spend a considerable amount of time looking on Etsy at all the Jane Austen related items. If only my pocket book was as big as my wish list, right? ;)

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  6. I look forward to read the books, this is quite alot all the donations ! they had lots of imiginations to create them !! nice work

    jandia4junpyo@yahoo.fr

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    1. Thanks, Mariam! Good luck with the giveaway! If you haven't seen more of our donations, stop by Austenesque Reviews, and another giveaway! www.janeaustenreviews.blogspot.com! :)

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  7. I can't believe all the lovely things out there! I must treat myself to a Jane Austen day in Bath one day, thanks for the reminder!

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    1. Ceri, A Jane Austen day sounds simply wonderful! I know, I am just amazed at how many things people have made! Have a wonderful and relaxing day! :)

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  8. What a great line-up of non-book items! So excited! :oD

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    1. Isn't it though, Rebecca?! We are very lucky and excited to share it with you guys! :)

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  9. Jane Austen, A Celebration of Her Life and Work caught my fancy in addition to Bingley Teas and all the other amazing and creative gifts. Looking forward to Saturday when the event kicks off.

    Everyone, please applaud Team Austenesque for giving us this wonderful celebration.

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    1. Aw, thanks Luthien! :) I agree, the Jane Austen, A Celebration of Her Life and Work is a beautiful book, and I just love hardbacks! :) Looking forward to your wonderful comments throughout the month!

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  10. Awesome selection Jakki. Thanks for all of your months of hard work collection donations. Good luck to all, and may the luckiest Janeite win!

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    1. Thanks, Laurel Ann! :) Aren't these items just wonderful?

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  11. Jakki, you never cease to impress me!!!!! What a collection of deliciousness!!

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    1. Thanks, Rita! :) Yes, I think we have some great loot to giveaway! :) Best of luck to you!

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  12. All this Jane Austen swag!! My mouth is watering!


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    1. I hear ya, Felicia! :) Those salivary glands are working overtime with all this magnificent swag! ;)

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  13. Oh my goodness such awesome stuff! I didn't even know about all of this Jane Austen stuff I could buy!

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    1. These shops are all on my Christmas list, Shannon! I think I will be having an all Jane Austen Christmas this year! ;)

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  14. These all sound nice! I dont know which one caught my eye i would like to buy them all! XD

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    1. Thanks, Patricia! I agree, they are all so lovely; it is truly difficult to decide! ;)

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  15. How exciting...everything caught my eye! :-) I'm greedy lol Thanks for the chance to win!

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    1. Thanks, June! My fingers are crossed for you in the giveaway! Good luck!

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  16. So much good stuff! I bought some Bingley Teas last year at the AGM, they are very good.

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    1. Ooh, which flavor did you buy, Candy? I tried the Lily Berry Pink Rose tea when My Jane Austen Summer was released, and I really enjoyed that one!

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    2. Mr. Darcy, which is an Oolong tea, and Compassion for Mrs. Bennet's Nerve. Both very good!

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  17. Wow what an incredible giveaway! I really want the Jane Austen Bibliography poster.

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  18. Wow, SO many beautiful things! I would love to have any of these. I have to say my jaw dropped when I saw the journal. So pretty. I don't know that I could bring myself to write in it!

    I can already tell how much hard work you've put into AE, Jakki, and it's barely begun!

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    1. Thanks, Monica! I agree. If I ever bought one of Dorothy Jane's journals, I think it would end up being more of a keepsake than something I used. They are so beautiful, I would hate to deface it. ;)

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  19. It's the most wonderful time of the year! And I don't mean Christmas, I mean Austenesque Extravaganza time!

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    1. LOL! I LOVE it A Scattering! You are right though, it is a wonderful time of the year! ;) Thanks for the smiles this afternoon! :D

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  20. Oh, wow, this is so exciting! You have such lovely stuff, and I would be more than happy with either of those books. Thank you so much!

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    1. Lieder, thank you so much! The Etsy shops have truly been kind to us! Best of luck to you in the giveaway! :)

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  21. Soooo Lovely to be met with this response of EnJoyment and Participation!!
    CHEERS :)! to a Wonderful Month ...

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    1. It is wonderful, Faith Hope Cherrytea! Thanks! And cheers, indeed! :)

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  22. How how cool is this!?! GREAT JOB!

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    1. Thanks, Angie!! And for ALL of your help! :) Love Team Austenesque!

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  23. WOW! So very impressed by the wonderful giveaway items. I want them all!

    Many thanks to you, Jakki, and to Meredith. The Extravaganza is a wonderful event and I look forward to it this year!

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    1. And thank you for being a part of AE! We look forward to your comments and the fun ALL the readers will bring to this amazing event! Best of luck with the giveaway, Lori! :)

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  24. Wow! I am speechless! Thank you ladies! This is going to be an awesome month!!

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    1. Thanks, Becky! Always nice to see you and read your comments!

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  25. What a wonderful thing to do!!! September is going to be fantastic. Thank you!!!

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    1. Hope you enjoy all we have to offer! It is going to be fantastic! :)

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  26. Since I'm housing all these lovely items in my home right now I must tell you:

    - the artwork and posters - are exquisite, a computer screen cannot do them justice!
    - the tea - so elegantly packaged and sure to calm anyone's nerves!
    - the soaps - even through the bubble wrap, they smell HEAVENLY! (so heavenly!)
    - the journal - it's stunning! (what a treasure!)
    - the book - it is HUGE! Coffee-table-size!
    - the ornament kit - just adorable! I love the idea of Anne and Wentworth hanging from the Christmas tree!

    Big THANKS go to Jakki for helping to coordinate all these lovely items! She is FANTASTIC! And, of course, big THANKS to the Etsy shop owners and companies for such awesome donations!

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    1. Thanks, Meredith! It has been a GREAT pleasure working with you and Angie! I love it, and I LOVE AE!! :) WOOT!

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  27. The books sound great. I've read some by Amanda Grange and I have one by Victoria Connelly about the Austen convention. Soap and tea -- love that stuff!

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    1. Michelle, all I can dream of at this moment is some soap, tea, a great book, and a hot bath! Mmm. My kind of evening! :) Glad you like the giveaways!

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  28. thank you for this AWESOME giveaway!!!!
    can't wait until ALL of the fun start soon!!!

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    1. Cyn209, you are most welcome! ;) Here's to a fun-filled, totally awesome month (and giveaways) ahead! We are very excited for it to start as well! :)

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  29. Well Jakki that was very well done. What a great job you are doing. I had no idea that etsy had so many items related to Austen. This certainly gives one something to shop for besides the usual vintage and hand crocheted or handcrafted other items. Since I have a horrible cough and sore throat at the moment the Bingley Teas sounded specially up my alley. Tho' i love everything from the soaps to prints to journals. Ooohh I need, need that "Inn at Lambton" bundle. I don't have those books. It's very clever to be naming these by residence/place/whatever. Anyway very creative - I love it. I'm so glad Meredith has a helper since she has so much on her plate. Great to see you all so organized and orderly. Congrats on the upcoming event we're all so excited!

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    1. Thanks, Suzan! I am sorry to hear about your sore throat. I think Bingley Teas would be just the thing you need! (along with a great book)! ;) We are so thrilled you are as excited about the event and giveaways as we are! It is going to be a blast! I hope your throat starts feeling better soon! Good luck on the giveaway! :)

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  30. I continue to be amazed at the Austen-inspired items people can create. I am so looking forward to being part of the Austenesque Extravaganza this year!

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    1. Me too, Jennifer! If only I could replicate all of their amazing products, I would save myself so much money! ;) We are thrilled you are a part of Austenesque Extravaganza! :)

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  31. So many treasures you´ve found! I love typing in "Jane Austen" or likewise into Etsy and see what comes up. Amazing, how many great crafters have inspiration from/with/for Jane Austen!
    The soap sounds lovely, and the christmas-ornament is just sooo cute. And I love Masha Laurences prints. Wonderful!

    I´m so looking forward to September to begin officially! :)

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    1. Isn't it fascinating to see just HOW much is out there, Katrin?! The soaps ARE cute and yes, Masha's creations are simply beautiful! Tons of very talented people! Good luck with the giveaway! :)

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  32. I am really pleased and happy with this giveaway. Thank you.

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    1. We are too, Aurora! Such kindness from the shops, authors, and publishers! :) Good luck! :)

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  33. I must say that I am quite amazed how many people still find the inspiration in Jane Austen. Great selection of prizes to win in your giveaway. I would love the diary and one of those posters on the wall of my office would turn it into Jane Austen heaven. Keep up the good work!

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    1. I agree, Stallie! I hope Jane's inspiration continues for another 200 years, at least! Ooh, an office that would turn into a Jane Austen heaven sounds heavenly! ;) I wouldn't mind one either! Thanks so much for your support, and we are very excited for all this month has to offer! :)

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  34. This is simply so fantastic and generous! Jane would be proud to know what she still inspires people to do so long after her time :-)

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    1. Thanks, Karen! We are very fortunate to have all this WONDERFUL loot for you readers to win! Best of luck! :)

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  35. Let me add my superlatives to everyone else- fabulous, amazing and wonderful giveaways! But just getting introduced to these ladies' stores here was worth it because I didn't even know about them.

    Thanks for all the hard work putting this together, Jackie and thanks to those who donated.

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    1. Thanks, Sophia Rose! We are really excited about what September has to offer! These stores are wonderful! I am going to have a big Christmas list this year! ;)

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  36. What a wonderful event! I would love to have more Jane Austen (or anything listed here). A big thank you to Bingley Teas for sending me over here.
    botm2@yahoo.com

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    1. Hi ChrisTea! Yes, Bingley Teas is great! :) So glad you came on over and enjoyed all the wonderful giveaways we have planned this month! Head over to www.janeaustenreviews.com for more giveaways! :)

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  37. Looks like a lot of fun. I'd be thrilled with any of your wonderful gifts.

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    1. Thanks, Jenny! So glad you like all the gifts! The books Meredith mentioned in her post at Austenesque Reviews are just as wonderful too! :) Best of luck with this giveaway and the other ones this month! :)

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  38. I've found that typing Jane Austen into Etsy can keep me occupied for hours. And I'm not even kidding. LOL Absolutely amazing the stuff that is available!! Thanks for the lovely giveaway. Looking forward to the Extravaganza!!
    thx4praying at aol.com

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    1. Stephanie, it's like getting sucked in to Pinterest. Hmm. Never tried typing in Jane Austen on Pinterest. Must do that this afternoon and see what fun & goodies pop up! :) Best of luck this month with all of our AMAZING giveaways!! :)

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    2. Just as bad (or good, depending on how you look at it) on Pinterest. Scout's honor. LOL

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  39. They all look so good! Can't wait to see more :)
    twitter: rosefire15

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    1. Thanks, RedRose! We are so excited to share these wonderful prizes with our readers! Enjoy all this month has to offer! :)

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  40. This is AMAZING! I can't wait to try my chances in September but even if I don't win anything I now have plenty of new sources to fulfill my passion.

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    1. Right? I think my poor husband is beyond tired of me telling him about all the Jane Austen stuff available on Etsy that I want! ;) Good luck with our giveaways this month! :)

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  41. What a great giveaway! I am so excited about everything that will be going on all of September. It will be such fun! Thanks!

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    1. Thanks, Janet! It is going to be one Awesomesque month! :)

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  42. FB shared and re-tweeted :)
    Tx for your hard work !

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  43. What amazing giveaways & treats for the Austenesque Extravaganza!! Looking forward to that event!!

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    1. Hi Valerie! Aren't the giveaways wonderful? And the events we have planned are just as great! Looking forward to seeing all of your comments this month! Good luck with the giveaways! :)

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  44. Although I have always secretly desired to be an artist, I can't draw or paint squat! I am truly enthralled with all these lovely, lovely offerings by such talented people. I'm the proud owner of Janet Taylor's artwork, and Meredith is right - the computer screen does not do it justice! Thank you to all of you who are offering your wonderful items as giveaways and thank you to Jakki and Meredith and the rest of her team for a marvelous, exciting month of Jane Austen. I can't wait!

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    1. Thanks so much, Jan! We are very excited about Austenesque Extravaganza this year and the outstanding giveaways we have planned for the readers! Hope you enjoy it! :)

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  45. I think our Jane would have been very pleased to have launched so many cottage industries!

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    1. Me too, Stacey! What a tribute to an amazing author! Thanks for stopping by! :)

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  46. Oh, yay! I didn't know about your site til I saw the link on Austenesque Reviews. I'm excited to know about new site to feed the addiction. Thanks for participating and giving everyone another opportunity to win wonderful Austen items! *bookmarking website*

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    1. My pleasure, Amanda! ;) Thank you for heading over and checking out Leatherbound Reviews! Enjoy Austenesque Extravaganza and all it has to offer this month! :)

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  47. Overwhelming for me (!) rightly qualifies this Austenesque Extravaganza ('tis too much! ;) ) and both books in the Inn at Lambton bundle interest me, since they seem to have original plots, and I've read good reviews about them. The book offered by the Jane Austen Center also seems a good book for any Jane Austen fan... like me! Thanks for the giveaway!
    Lena

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