Monday Love: Vintage picnic and giveaway winners





Come to the park with me?

I recently stumbled over these beautiful pictures at thoughtfully simple, and thought they are just right to get our week of to a delicious start. Spring is just around the corner now, and it's time to plan and think about all the pleasures that await us, once dreaded winter packs his icy wardrobe to move on to some place else on the planet.
Lisa Pearson from Simply ... this, that & the other and her daughter (2nd photo), enjoyed  a lovely vintage picnic lunch in the park, in pretty vintage styling that combined pastel colored, girly touches and elegant elements. Be sure to check out Lisa’s photos. She has great ideas inspiration for a vintage party theme, in case you have an event coming up in spring.

The photos were taken by Lisa’s friend Kim (see her work at blubelstudio.com).

 And now, Ladies (no gentlemen around this time): 
The winners of my "Art of heart" cards are: 

Libbie from the Middlest sister 
 Congrats, dear ones! Please, tell me your postal adress, so that your presents can reach you. i I'm sending the cards out towards the end of the week, for a new bunch hast to be printed - just to let you know. I'll be happy to hear from you. 

And last but not least i want to show you something cute i found in my mail last week. A gorgeous Valentine card, drawn personally from my dear friend Anita, from Castles Crowns and Cottages.Her blog is full of magic, kindness and beauty - go and have a look!

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25 comments:

  1. Barbara von EngerFebruary 21, 2011 at 3:26 AM

    Ah, such painterly images - Of course I'll join you at the park for conversation and laughter.
    Have a nice week;-)

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  2. Castles Crowns and CottagesFebruary 21, 2011 at 3:26 AM

    MARTINA!!! AHHHH!!! Look at your little valentine girl, LA FILLE AU BALLON ROUGE!!!! Oh, she looks great on your post! teeeeheeeee! THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR FEATURING HER! AND LOOK AT THAT PICNIC! I'm there with you dearest! I will bring the French cheeses and grapes! Oh, and several baguettes, too! Oh Martina, Saturday night was warm and so much of the snow had melted away. HOWEVER, yesterday, we got 10 MORE INCHES OF SNOW!!!! NOOOOOO!!!! So, my "Shores of Spring" have receeded a bit, but will be back. Let's make a tent ANYWAY in my new room and have that picnic anyway, just indoors!!!! HAVE A LOVELY MONDAY MY DEAREST! Anita

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  3. OlaFebruary 21, 2011 at 4:48 AM

    Congratulations to the winners!
    Beautiful pictures, spring is really around (although today in the night it was -15, but sonner or later it will come:)

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  4. andrea createsFebruary 21, 2011 at 5:18 AM

    congrats!
    very cute card too :)

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  5. ArtiFebruary 21, 2011 at 6:35 AM

    Beautiful images, especially of the movies and the daughter sitting together... And that card by Anita is lovely, her blog is also full of magic just like yours!
    Have a wonderful day:-)

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  6. AnonymousFebruary 21, 2011 at 6:50 AM

    Those pictures made me want to host my own little picnic! Too bad that its still very rainy around here :(

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  7. PCovi February 21, 2011 at 7:11 AM

    Wow! I love the whole setting and each little detail! Nice eye Martina :) Now to paint it all :), right?
    That is an adorable Valentine :)

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  8. koraleeFebruary 21, 2011 at 9:02 AM

    What joy over here today my friend...I am loving this picnic! Isn't Anita just such a sweetie?...her work is amazing. Sending you some MOnday love. xooxo

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  9. Riviera BridesFebruary 21, 2011 at 9:26 AM

    All the way darling. Just tell me where and when. These pics are so lovely. I have been dreaming for a vintage pic nic since so long now. Cheers to the lucky winners, love + talk soon
    http://www.rivierabrides.com

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  10. It's meFebruary 21, 2011 at 9:54 AM

    O i am so glad i won these beautiful cards Maria...you make my day !! i love you !!! ...i will mail you darling......lovely week.....love Ria.....xxx....xxx....xxx....

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  11. ElizabethFebruary 21, 2011 at 1:14 PM

    I'm so ready for a springtime party! Love those pics! Gorgeous!
    Cograts to the winners!

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  12. GloriaFebruary 21, 2011 at 2:47 PM

    What a pretty picnic! Thanks for sharing.

    Congrats to the lucky winners!!! They all deserve this beautiful gift...:) All lovely ladies. What an adorable Valentine from Anita...she is such a sweet, & thoughtful friend too!

    I hope your Monday has been a blessed day...:)

    XOXO Gloria

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  13. Anna @ IHODFebruary 21, 2011 at 3:41 PM

    Ohh how sweet!! Take me to the park indeed! I really love these details.
    Hope you had a fantastic weekend Martina!

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  14. LibbieFebruary 21, 2011 at 7:23 PM

    HI Martina!

    Thank you for that blast of Spring!!! You have no idea how much I needed that right now!!! If I would have known about their picnic I would have crashed :) LOVE IT! & soooo happy that I won too! YAY! I can't wait to frame one of your pretty cards & hang it in my home! It will bring me a little happiness everyday!! THANK YOU!!!!

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  15. Absolutely LadylikeFebruary 22, 2011 at 12:08 AM

    These images are amazing dear Martina! Thanks for sharing the link I'm off to visit her page cause I absolutely love what I see! Yay, I can't wait to have a picnic under the blue sky :-)

    Congrats to the winner and have a great week, cheers: Evi

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  16. ArtiFebruary 22, 2011 at 3:21 AM

    This is so beautiful... Spring always brings joy and colors that comfort us much more than the harsh winters!!

    PS: I am already back and it was a 6 day trip in the beginning of November!

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  17. NicoleFebruary 22, 2011 at 3:51 AM

    i LOVE the picnic photos! exactly what i need to get through the winter.

    the sleepy time gal

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  18. ~*~ saskia ~*~February 22, 2011 at 5:00 AM

    You make me crave Spring even more, liebe Martina. I am looking forward to eating outside again!
    Chère chère Anita is a wonderful artist too, her drawings are amazingly gorgeous.
    Ich hoffe du hast einen tollen Dienstag, Martina. Viel Spass Heute xxxxxxx

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  19. chitraFebruary 22, 2011 at 8:18 AM

    I am late to read your Monday post ,albeit late I made it.

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  20. THE ALTERNATIVE WIFEFebruary 22, 2011 at 1:39 PM

    I'm swooning!!! How lovely these photos are. I'm totally spring dreaming now :)

    And congrats to the winners!

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  21. Castles Crowns and CottagesFebruary 23, 2011 at 3:16 AM

    I JUST HAD TO COME BY TO SAY How much I adore you, Martina! HAVE A GREAT DAY! Anita

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  22. Castles Crowns and CottagesFebruary 23, 2011 at 3:45 PM

    Oh Martina! Good evening my friend. You came by and oh, I just enjoy your company! ARE YOU HAVING A CALM WEEK? I cannot WAIT for this weekend. We will be DONE with all the painting, for NOW. Our dining room will be back in shape and we can start ENTERTAINING AGAIN!!!! I wish you a wonderful end of the week, and I hope you are well....bises, Anita

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  23. AnonymousFebruary 23, 2011 at 10:44 PM

    I love these photos! There is something about furniture outside that just makes me happy:)

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  24. Poppies and SunshineFebruary 24, 2011 at 4:50 PM

    What a beautiful photo shoot! I love the setting!

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  25. Lisette Pool - 24/7 STYLISHFebruary 26, 2011 at 11:55 AM

    love those photos ^^
    I am following you now =)

    ▲ Lots of love, Lisette ▲
    sweetlisette.blogspot.com

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