Sunday, August 10, 2008

Name this kit and win it!

The days are getting warmer....finally. For the first time in a few months, I wore sandals today! I had to give myself an emergency pedicure though to make my feet presentable...ha ha.
Yesterday we went for a drive to a beautiful little town nearby called Franschhoek.
Watch the photo gallery in that link-you won't be disappointed!
A little bit of history of this town (if you care to read it, if not carry on further down):

The valley was originally settled in 1688 by French huguenot refugees, many of whom were given land by the Dutch government in a valley called Olifantshoek ("Elephants' corner"), so named because of the vast herds of elephants that roamed the area.

The name of the area soon changed to Franschhoek, with many of the settlers naming their new farms after the areas in France from which they came. La Motte, La Cotte, Cabrière, Provence, Chamonix, Dieu Donné and La Dauphine were among some of the first established farms — most of which still retain their original farm houses today. These farms have grown into renowned wineries.

In 1688, 176 French Huguenot ( French Protestants who were members of the Reformed Church who had to leave France or face prosecution for their religious convictions ) refugees fleeing from religious persecution arrived in this valley, this is where Franschhoek gets its name - translated it means ' French corner'.
Apart from Stellenbosch, this is one my favorite towns. Franschhoek is such a lovely little place. Surrounded by mountains, vineyards, streams, rivers, orchards of cherry, apple, almond and fruit trees.
We went to go and take a look at B&B's and Guest houses for our anniversary on the 10th October. As this year we celebrate our 10th Wedding anniversary! We have never gone away for our anniversary before, but I think 10 years call for a special treat!! Don't you?
So here are some photo's from our journey which lasted about 4 hours.

One of the places we looked at is Lavande La Franschhoek.
Very nice setting, tucked away at the foot of the mountains, nestled amongst the trees. Lavender bushes are in front of the little guest house which must be beautiful when they are in bloom.

Another place is this one-Auberge La Dauphhine
Very pretty place, lovely views of the paddocks and mountains.



I saw this and just love the little blue shutters!Just some cute places we found...I love the name of this one..."Cafe BonBon" so me! haha

Gorgeous orchards in bloom....
I just love the cow grazing....(Dara this one is for you!)
Another place we went to and we like this one the best-has to be the most expensive one hey??
Borgogne Burgandy
It is gorgeous! Each little cottage has it's own name-Rose Cottage, Lavender Cottage and Olive Cottage. Fully equipped Self-catering cottages over looking the dam and the mountains!






And then we also went to look at this adorable place, which I like second to The cottages. It is called Clermont.
lovely little place.
You walk in through this adorable little blue gate. See the stairs? That is where you go up for the room which overlooks the mountains.

This is what you look out onto...Here is where you can sit and have your morning breakfast....






So what do you think?Which place would you choose???

Now for something else....I have this kit...it was a small freebie for a newsletter of mine...I think at the time it only had 6 papers and 5 Elements. Now it if HUGE.
You will get 20 papers and 20 Elements! IT was called "Purple Innocence" but I added some browns and blue's and pink to this kit now, and I am stuck for a name.
Click on previews to view them larger.



COMPETITION: I need a name for this kit!! And hurry, cos I want to upload it to the shop this week. So I am giving it today (11th)and Tuesday (12th) and then I will choose a winner (if I pick one of the names that is!).
So please leave your name, contact email or blog address, a choice of ONLY three names per person please and no repeats-if someone gives a name that you thought of, and I choose that name, I will pick the first person that gave the name.
I will pick a winner who gets the whole kit for FREE !!!!

23 comments:

GrannyNKy said...

How fortunate you get to go away on your anniversary! I really liked the place called Clermont but all are beautiful and I am sure will be nice.

The new kit is beautiful! I love the lamps and little flowers, and of course, the gorgeous colors. My suggestions for a name are: Teddy Bear Garden, Beautiful Thoughts Bloom, or Garden of Innocence.

Astrid said...

Lovely pictures en a lovely kit.

I thought about midnight garden or Twilight garden (because of the lamps) or summer nights

aquascrap said...

What gorgeous pictures and in the springtime with all the leaves out and flowers blooming any one of those places would be magical to stay at.
My choice of a name for the kit would be Anniversary Romance or Anniversary Dreams.

Candie said...

Bonnie, This kit is beautiful! You did a fabulous job on it!!
I say, it's summertime and this kit is certainly full of surprises, everytime I look at the previews, I spot something I missed before...so I call it "Summers' Surprises"
Good luck picking, these are ALL wonderful suggestions!

lilysmom71 said...

This is gorgeous, Bonnie!!! My thoughts are: Twighlight Crush, Midnight Fields and Moonbeam Dreams. ~lilysmom71@yahoo.com

Anne said...

I love the colors in this kit and the elements are fantastic. I was thinking "Peaceful Summer Breezes." Good luck everyone.

Catherine said...

Wow, I'm not very good at picking names, but it's one gorgeous kit, so I have to try lol!

It makes me think of a "Magic Garden", or an "Enchanted Evenings".

Those cottages are so beautiful! Wow! I really want to come visit South Africa one day :)

grammadiane said...

Hi...My very first thought when I saw this beautful kit was "Beary Berry" I think because of the gorgeous Rasberry and blueberry colors.....Good luck everyone
grammadiane@charter.net

Heather said...

This is a lovely kit. I think "Teddy's Posies" might work for a name.

karen said...

This is so pretty. My choice is Sweet Dreams, Baby!

Karen

just2bratti2@gmail.com

Debbie said...

Such a yummy kit and the colors remind me of refreshing sorbet on a hot summer day. So my name would be "Summer Sorbeto". The kit is sort of a mixture of early morning and late night. Early morning because of the beautiful flowers and butterflies, but late night because of the little string lights. So, I think another cute name would be "Teddies Flower Party". Since we can choose 3 names, my last one will be "Parade of Nature". So fun to choose names for kits - kinds like choosing a baby's name. Blessings for a "sorbet" day, Debbie (educ8ed1@cox.net)

Suz said...

I so want this!...I love everything about it especially the papers and colors. (Im a paper girl, hee,hee:) Here goes:
"Forest Fairytale"
"Magickal Memories"
"She Dreams in Color"
Have a fab day!
Suz

Sharon-shutterbug said...

In honor of your upcoming anniversary, and because the kit seems to speak of nostalgia and warm summer nights, how about Romantic Getaway?

Sharon-shutterbug said...

Oops, forgot to add email - sorzy (at) wideopenwest (dot) com

K2 Designs said...

Beautiful photos! Here are my names I came up with:
Little Bears Garden
Sweet Summer Breeze
Butterfly Garden

Elizabeth said...

I would call this "Summer Twilight"

Happy Anniversary!
ElizabethALombardi@msn.com

ß°þþìë said...

Beautiful kit, love the teddy bears.. some names that come to mind are

Teddy bears' picnic

The teddy bear dance/ party

Carina & Therese said...

Hi Bonnie!

I think you should call it " Sweet lullabuy"!

Hugs
Cinna

MzNey said...

Thanks for sharing the pictures from your adventure and can't wait to hear how your anniversary get away is...
Name for the kit I would have to say "Beary Blooms and Sweet Dreams"
it is an interesting collaboration of things Love it...
my name Dené
my email; mz_ney@yahoo.ca
and I don't have a blog, hope that is enough information
God Bless, Love, Peace, and Joy,

Cher said...

Hi Bob-Bob!!!
Simple - and it is "Innocence" - just "Pure Innocence" - I had already made up my min=d - I moticed first responder used innocence in a name - but I sm just :Innocence:
Now - if that os considered out - I love one word names btw - I wiill choose "Tenderness", "Gentle Love", "Tender Love", "Sweet Innocence" - Bon!!! I really like "Innocence" - it evokes teddy bears and nature - and simplicity - praying you like - hey you --0 just out of 8 day hospital stay - from prior surgery, small intestine was twisted around scar and itself - good old naso gastric tube - as nothing went south so everything has to come up - so gross, hun - ugh, Hey - how is the hair?! I have so much to catch up on, but had to write - love this kit!!!!!
Hugs and loves to you and yours - Cher <;}

Cher said...

Oh, my...so sorry for all mispells, especially your name - "Bob-Bob" - I'm bettin' I get disqualifies...sigh - love ya Bon-Bon - how is that?!
Uh-oh - "Tender is the Night", "Sleep Tight", "Goodnight, Bear", "Lights Out" - lol - that is enough - thank you for a few chuckles - Cher

Cher said...

I am really embarrassed - so sorry -
email cmoynihan001@austin.rr.com

I am a dufuss!!!!
LOves - Cher

withnuts said...

When I first saw the colors in this kit, the first thing that popped into my mind was berries...raspberries, blueberries, boysenberries. Then I saw the bear, so my duggestion for a name is"Bearl=ylicious".

My email address is withnuts@aol.com.