Your reaction meant a new post with more prizes and fun.
Okay all, time to rally the “style TROOPS”. It’s crunch time and as we move ahead and we all talk about more MATTHEW MEAD BRANDED projects we’ve got to let the publishers know that you are abundantly interested in the ones I already have out. I have got to distinguish myself from the others. ( I was at the bookstore on Thursday, and it is filled with beautiful new books so only you can help me compete.) ENTERTAINING SIMPLE hit bookstores just last week and I’m looking to spread the word and also give away some books to help spread the word and show my immense appreciation for your interest in my titles.
Linda, my dear friend at RESTYLED HOME BLOG has agreed to host another contest … go to her site and see all the details and catch a glimpse of what you can win… http://restyledhome.blogspot.com/. We have thrown in a little special something from one of my very favorite stores, HOMEGOODS which is always a source when I set out to style for a book or magazine photo shoot.
http://www.homegoods.com/index.asp Check out their amazing site, their great bloggers … and of course, their tabletop section in their stores.
Here are just a few of the ideas featured in a party called, FAMILY FUSION which is an updated Sunday dinner and is so easy to prepare. Your family and friends will love to visit with the aroma of this fragrant meal wafting in the air and will absolutely adore you for sharing such a tasty feast with them.
Here are a couple of gifts I created using some beautiful and inexpensive new white dishes from HOMEGOODS. On the left, is a great salad bowl I picked up for my WEGMAN’S food shoot. I simply placed a book inside and tied with ribbon (it is a perfect gift for a housewarming, bridal shower, wedding, or holiday hostess presentation). On the right, I found this amazing porcelain tray which is great for not only toting ingredients from fridge to table but also serving everything from appetizers to drinks in style. I layered it with a book and tied crosswise with ribbon and voila, a simple and affordable gift that will get the recipient on the road to “entertaining simple”.
October 5th, 2008 at 11:56 pm
Love this book, Matthew. The ideas, recipes and pictures are fabulous! You are truly a decorating genius. I’m so glad I was introduced to you and your books at the Bonanza. Thanks!
November 8th, 2008 at 3:30 pm
I LOVE THIS BOOK! I RECENTLY RECEIVED IT BY BEING ONE OF THE WINNERS FROM LINDS AT RESTYLED HOME. WOW IT IS PACKED WITH FABULOUS IDEAS AND RECIPES. I LOVE HOW YOU SHOWED US HOW TO USE THINGS IN MORE THAN ONE WAY. THAT IS PERFECT FOR THOSE OF US THAT LIKE TO ENTERTAIN.
THANK YOU FOR SIGNING IT TO ME AND THE OTHER CREATIVE WOMEN IN MY FAMILY. IT WILL BE A TREASURE FOR MANY YEARS TO COME.
I ALSO CAN’T WAIT TO GO SHOPPING AT HOME GOODS!!
KARIN
November 16th, 2008 at 10:28 pm
Matthew,
Recently received the signed copy I won through this giveaway and wanted to send a big thank you to you! I love it so far and cannot wait to delve further into the pages. Thanks again!
Also, I live on the MA/NH border and discovered The White Home antique store today. LOVE. IT. SO. MUCH! When I got home I checked out their website and saw that you also frequent the shop! How wonderful! Perhaps someday we I will run into you there and thank you in person for the book and much inspiration.
Take care,
Stacy