I Won a Lovely Giveaway :)

Hi All :)

Hope your Day is off to a great start :)

I wanted to share with you this wonderful thing that happened to me just before Christmas :)

Yep, I know again, I am so far behind on posting events but this was really such a lovely thing that I wanted you guys to know about it :)

Like most of you, I have a list of blogs that I follow and also, like most of you, I have my fav. bloggers who I go to check out on a regular basis and of course comment as much as possible, which I know isn't a lot right now but............anyway, I feel like over the years we have become good "Blogger Buddies":)

So, I'm not a big one for entering giveaways, unless it is for something I am truly interested in, call me picky, I know!!! :)  But when one of my "Blogger Buddies" was hosting a giveaway of her beautiful artistic work I couldn't resist :)

So the giveaway was for a set of five sheets of Western Red Cedar print gift wrapping paper :)

Isn't it beautiful!!! :)

Photo borrowed, with permission, 

from Clare at TIGER FOOD PRESS

Clare, with the help of Clea, the studio cat, picked my name in the Giveaway you can see in this blog post :) (clever kitty)

I was (am) so excited :) 

I felt like I was being welcomed home to Oregon (after the long, long wet and cold drive from San Diego to Portland, yep, still milking that one, lol :) and there was a gift waiting for me :)  

Then I got to wrap some special gifts in these beautiful pieces of creativity. It was perfect for me; I will admit to keeping one sheet, I couldn't part with them all. So when I do eventually have another studio up and running I will be able to hang this lovely work of art on my studio wall and see it everyday which will remind me of our beautiful, beloved Oregon, that I am so going to miss when I leave next month.

Thanks so much Clare :)

If you want to see more of Clare's work you can go to her website; 

TIGER FOOD PRESS

Some of Clare's work from her website HERE ;)

or

Visit her Etsy Shop Here  :)

(BTW, I have also purchased some work from Clare in the past and plan, in the near future, to purchase more, she is an Awesome Artist :)

I Hope everyone has an amazing Weekend :)

My Hubby is coming home, yay!!!! (long list of jobs for him to do though, shhh.........don't tell him :)

Happy Painting/Creating! :) T.

Blogiversary number 4 YAY!!! :)

Hi All :)

Happy Thursday to you all :)

I hope you are doing well and enjoying life wherever you are :)

Well, today, my little old Blog turns 4, YAY!!! :)

I can't quite believe it. One, that I lasted this long (admittedly there have been a few brief breaks, lol, :) and Two, that the years have gone by so quickly. (If this was a child they would be prepping for their second year in preschool already, lol :) and Three, that I have such wonderful loyal followers who are respectful, caring, encouraging, loving and funny in their comments; it really makes a girl very Happy  :)

So, as with any B.Day celebration there has to be gifts, right!!! :)

So, I am going to have a lovely Giveaway for you all :)

I never like to just give away One gift, if I can give more and that is just what I am going to do :)

The main gift will be a 16 x 20 or 16 x 24 photo (depending on original photo chosen :)  from my Etsy Shop; 

PhotosByChipperfield

Go to my Etsy Shop and see all the wonderful choices you have to decorate your home or give as a gift to a friend :)

Maybe one of these???

Let's not forget those Dads (Father's Day isn't that far away and every Dad should have a Train or a Roller, He! He! :)

and a GIRL always LOVES FLOWERS :)

So, Once you have decided which photo you would like (from my ETSY SHOP ) if you WIN the Giveaway, come back and comment on my blog and let me know which one you would choose :)

(Value on that is $85.00, yep you read that right, lol :)

NOW, 

to the other little Giveaway :)

Here is a cute collection of matching Bags :)

Largest is approx. 7" x 9" and the littlest approx. 3.5" x 5.5"


So, what I would love you to do is share this CELEBRATION AND GIVEAWAYS wherever you can and come back and tell me with another comment and there will be another entry in the GIVEAWAY for you, every time you come back with a shared link it's another entry in the GIVEAWAYS, let's spread the LOVE  :)

These GIVEAWAYS will run until Midnight (PST) Friday May 31st 2013. (So, you have plenty of time to look, share and comment :)
(TWO SEPARATE GIVEAWAYS, TWO SEPARATE WINNERS)

HAVE FUN!!!

So, my Dear Blogger Buddies, thanks so much for 4 awesome years  in Bloggerville :)

Have a lovely Day :)

Happy Painting/Creating! :) T.

A New Year, will it be any different?

Hi All :)

I Hope you are all well and enjoying life :)

So, I hadn't really thought I had given much thought to New Year resolutions until I realized that I had promised myself, some time last year, that in the New Year I would blog more, well.............um, I think I totally failed on that one already, LOL!!!

Then I thought I really see resolutions, for me these days, as more like wishes. So here are a few I have been wishing for a while.

I wish I could be well and healthy. (Totally accepting and grateful that I am still around to wish for that :)

I wish I could earn money. ( I totally feel guilty for being constantly challenged healthwise and therefore am not employable in the ordinary sense of the word and can't contribute to our family's income) 

I wish I could travel farther afield. (Haven't had the energy to travel to England for a very long time, which is rather depressing but am grateful I can at least tolerate 2 hrs flights)

I wish I could expand my business. (I am working on that, albeit slowly)

I wish I could keep everyone safe. (This is a bigger challenge but I wish all the crazies would hop on a jet and go to another planet) 

2012 was not such a good year for me in many respects, healthwise. A LOT of challenging testing and no conclusive results or some rather vague diagnoses, a  LOT of health repercussions because of those tests and also some out there treatments that left me completely wiped out for weeks. It truly doesn't make sense to do that over and over again to myself because some arrogant Neurologist has the attitude "it's my way or the byway :(.  
So, as 2013 started I had a chest infection, then a cold and then a relapse, (Woo Hoo!) I realized it was time to start again, to regroup and look at what my options are. I will keep you posted.

But.......

2012 definitely had its lovely moments. Time I got to spend with my amazing family all together; the trips I did get to take were awesome.
 And when I was able, I got to work on my Art and Photography which truly brings me great joy and being able to share that with others is so amazingly rewarding and uplifting.

This is one of my Favs. from last year :)

SOFT AND GENTLE (Peony)

The subtleness and beauty of nature blows me away all the time and gives me the strength to stay the course. :)

And Knowing that my supportive and amazing Blogger Buddies are there is totally incredible. :)

WHEW!!!!!

OK, then, moving on :)

I also wanted to share with you this beautiful giveaway from one of my Blogger Buddies :)

This wonderful piece of artwork is up for grabs, so amazing, her work is truly inspiring :) Check the giveaway out HERE :) (ends on Wed. so be quick :)

K. has also inspired me to do my own blog giveaway very soon, I haven't done one in forever, so come back soon and see, but don't hold your breathe as I seem to be only blogging every 10 days or so, LOL!!! :)

Have a lovely Monday :)

Happy Painting/Creating! :) T.

First Giveaway Day of 2012 is here :)

I hope everyone had a wonderful Weekend :)



I am very excited to announce the Winner In The First Giveaway Of 2012 here on PoppyPlacePdx !!!!!!

Just to remind you this is what was the first prize in the giveaway :)

An 11 x 14 Multi Layered Photo of The Golden Gate Bridge :)

 

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The winner is Meeling at The Hairy Peach blog

 

Congrats to Meeling :)

 

Now there were 2 other prizes offered in this giveaway, so 2 other lucky people win  a 4 x 6 photo print of their choice from my Etsy Shop, so go choose your spoils my dears :)

 

The other winners are; Annette from So Many Memories Blog and Artsings1946 Blog Congrats to these Ladies too! :)

 

I would like to Thank everyone who participated in this Giveaway, commented on my blog, went to my Etsy shops, hearted them and everyone who is so supportive and follows my blogs :)

I love visiting with all my Blogger Buddies and Giveaways just add to that joy :)

Have a Wonderful Day!

Happy Painting/Creating! :) T.

First Giveaway of 2012! :)

Hi All!

I really hope you are all well and your New Year got off to a great start! :)

Unfortunately my New Year got off to a pretty crappy start with a wonderful chest infection (sarcasm) but with some kick ass antibiotics, you know the ones they use for Anthrax, yep, those ones, I have at least kicked the infection but am now worn out and feeling a teensy wee bit sorry for myself :(

So, I was thinking what could I do to cheer myself up and then I thought a Giveaway is always a lot of fun!  So here it is, the first Giveaway on my blog for 2012 :)

One Lucky person will win this lovely 11 x 14 Fine Art Multi Layered photograph Of the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, California.

(click on photo to see full image :)

(all images taken by Teresa Chipperfield)

Now, I know you are asking yourself how do I enter this amazing Giveaway? (He! He!) Well, it is simple just follow my blog and leave a comment (make sure you leave a way for me to contact you if you win. :)

Giveaway is open to everyone, so please go out and share this with all :)

Giveaway will run until Midnight (PST) Friday 27th January :)

Also, 2 other lucky people will win surprise goodies :)

What's not to love about this!! And it will make me very happy too:)

Happy Painting/Creating! :) T.

The Sun is Shining! YAY!

Happy Wednesday Everyone!

I hope the Sun is shining where you are too! Doesn't it make you feel so much more alive?!

It has been a while since I shared some of my recent photos that I have listed (or soon to be :) in my Etsy Photography shop.

So, here are a few. Let me know what you think, I always love to hear.

Some are SOOC, some are just auto contrasted and others have colour added. All have their own individuality, which I love and there is an eclectic mix of shots.

Hope you Enjoy!

As always, click on photos to see large images :)

Silhouette

After the Snow

Be Happy

Radiant Charm

PORTLAND

Ballerina Blossoms

Looking Thru The Window

Peace Lily

Waiting

Pink Beauty

Dancing Petals

All Dressed Up

I hope you enjoyed these! Let me know what you think!

BTW, if you haven't entered my Blogger Buddy Meeling's first blog Giveaway at The Hairy Peach blog, you might just want to pop over there today and check out the yummy goodies she is about to share with one lucky person, Good Luck to all! :)

Have a Wonderful Day!

Happy Painting/Creating! :) T.

Not The Tacky Christmas Wreath! :)

Happy Friday Everyone! :)

I wanted to share pictures of my Christmas Wreath that I just hung on the Front Door. So, if you weren't around to see last years "Tacky Xmas Wreath" here's a link to what you missed :)

I hope you think that this years Wreath is an improvement on last years. Not to Tacky at all :)

I had the Flowers and Bow from previous years and just spent $4.00 on the green wreath at good old Michaels.

Have you put up a Wreath yet? Do you have a different Tradition?

Well, if you haven't entered my Holiday Giveaway go HERE to check it out! A lovely Photo Print on a Wood Block :)

You have until Midnight (WCT. :) Sunday 5th To Enter, So Hurry :)
 
Here are a few Beautiful Treasuries that my Photos are in right now, please take a min. to check them out and share some LOVE :)
 
This little light of Mine
 
Creative Abilities The Createability Team...
 
HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE - all on SALE!
 

Poe Snow


Have a Wonderful Weekend!
 
Happy Painting/Creating! :) T.

A COUPLE of SALES and A GIVEAWAY! :)

HAPPY TUESDAY EVERYONE! :)

Well, it has been slow getting back into the flow of things after the Holidays, is it me or does Vaca time make you MORE tired :)

I wanted to share the great deals that I have going on in my Etsy Shops right now. For the next 6 days I have a BOGO Sale with FREE shipping to US and Canada in my Etsy Photography Shop

Check out all those lovely photos :)


Also, use coupon code HOLIDAYSALE in my Etsy Design Shop and receive 30% Off any of the items in this shop. Some lovely cozy scarves at already affordable prices. :)

Then pop over to my Art Shop POPPYPLACE on Etsy and use HOLIDAYSALE code to get 25% Off any of the already affordable ARTWORK there :)

And now to the GIVEAWAY!!!!!

One lucky person will win one of these Beautiful Photo prints mounted on a wood block. These are 5" x 5" by 2" deep (Hollow back). (Value $25.00)

The photos are from my Original Photography by Teresa Chipperfield Flower Collection. This would make a Perfect Xmas Gift.  Don't ya think?!?!

(Winner will get to choose which one they would like to have :)

How to Enter :) (4 Seperate Chances YAY!)

1). Leave a comment stating you are a follower of this blog :)

2). Spread the word via your media outlets and leave a comment, telling me where.

3). Check out my Etsy Shops and heart, heart, heart, :)

4). Tell me the best Christmas gift you ever received :)

You can enter this Giveaway until Midnight (West Coast Time) on Sunday December 5th 2010.

(Winners will be announced on Monday December 6th 2010)

SO HAVE FUN :)

Happy Painting/Creating! :) T.

Mixed Up Monday!

Happy Monday Everyone :)

Well I have a mix of awesome things to share with you today :)

First up, Don't forget to enter my Summer Giveaway, TWO Lucky people will get to choose TWO Photos from my Etsy Shop :)

Talking of Giveaways a few of my Blogger Buddies are hosting their own awesome Giveaways so check these out too! :)

Enter to win a $50.00 Gift Certificate to CSN at AlyGatr's Everywhere's Blog HERE :)
Aly is so funny and always has something interesting to share, a great blog :)

Also, go to the wonderful Pink Dandy Chatter Blog and check out the several giveaways over there :)

And if you love Jewelry, you will absolutely LOVE this Giveaway at Alice Istanbul 's Blog. Alice is giving away the most amazingly beautiful piece of jewelry, designed and hand made by her, you just have to check it out HERE :)
Alice is one awesome girl and her blog is so wonderful to read :)

I also, wanted to share my latest blog posting over at fPOE (Female Photographers of Etsy) Blog. I am doing a series called "Going Thru The Alphabet" as a way to get to knew all the wonderful Photography from this awesome group I belong too, please take a min. to check it out. :)

I am also very privileged to be in a few Treasuries Attic Visit By Kimberose

and Celebrate August By Our Roots and Wings

and Beauty of Complexity By Vietto

If you have a min. please go check them out, there are some lovely shops featured in these beautiful Treasuries. :)

And lastly, the day wouldn't be complete without me throwing in a photos or two :)

Here are a few I took last week, 2 are thru a little circle of Flowers in my Hanging baskets, I love the way they cradle the Setting Sun.

And this is the view of the Sun Setting, taken from my Front Garden :) I love seeing this every (OK, this is Oregon) most nights! I hope you like them :)

I wanted to remind you all that in the month of August I am having a sale of all my Rose Prints in my Etsy Photography Shop :)

Get a jump start on those Holiday gifts. Who doesn't love flowers that will last forever :)

I think that is it for now! :)

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Have a great start to the week :)

Happy Painting/Creating! :) T.

FRIDAY FLOWERS! :)

Happy Friday Everyone! :)

I hope you have all had a wonderful week and ready for some R. & R. over the Weekend. To help get you in the mood here are my Friday Flowers! The Beautiful Hydrangeas that grow in my Garden. I hope you Enjoy them :)

I want to say a BIG "Thank You" to NAN from My Heart and Mind Blog

for her lovely Blog post "Poppy Place Appreciation Day" WOW! What a wonderful person and such kind words it totally made my day! Please share the love and check out her wonderful blog and her Etsy Shop, she has some beautiful fabrics and gorgeous items in her shop. :)

If you haven't entered my Summer Giveaway on my blog you can do that HERE!

I really hope you enjoyed my Friday Flowers! :)

Have a Wonderful Weekend :)

Happy Painting/Creating! :) T.