Tuesday, September 8, 2009

GIVEAWAY TIME!!

(dont actually click here...see below.. this is for my side bar! lol)

It is here!

So I thank you all because I have surpassed my 200th follower! Congrats to me and all of my lovely followers who bring me joy everyday!

I wanted to thank you all for continuing to come back and I love every minute of it.

Forgive me, but this is my FIRST giveaway, so hopefully this works out the way it should!!

I have chosen this AWESOME bracelet to giveaway, and it is from one of my readers (and blogger i follow!), Next to Heaven's etsy shop!

It is REALLY exciting because Valerie's store is new and I think you should all check it out when you have a chance, because she has some great stuff :)
My gift to you...



PLUS!!!
Valerie has offered the winner of my giveaway 10% off their first purchase with Spunk & Sass etsy shop!!!!!
GREAT deals going on today!

What you have to do...

-Leave a comment below *most important!!*

- You should be a follower of Novelista Barista, if not, that's okay, just comment anyway! (but u can still follow me if you want!)

- Make sure to visit Next to Heaven's Etsy Shop & blog! (all links above)

-Tell your friends! If you repost this, leave another comment with the link so you can have another entry!



A winner will be chosen randomly on MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14TH so stay tuned!!




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58 comments:

  1. RadiogaelSeptember 9, 2009 at 10:30 AM

    Yes!! First entry! I would love to win this, just because of its historic significance as your first giveaway item. Also, the passion from the bracelet would filter through my handshake to the estate agents and make them less stupid and bored at finding me an apartment.

    xx

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  2. MaraSeptember 9, 2009 at 10:41 AM

    Congratulations on reaching 200 followers!

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  3. AnonymousSeptember 9, 2009 at 10:49 AM

    Awesome bracelet! Congrats to 200 followers! I wanna win!!!

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  4. WarriorHeartGypsySoulSeptember 9, 2009 at 11:17 AM

    oh this is soo cute!!! I'm reposting now!

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  5. UnknownSeptember 9, 2009 at 11:23 AM

    yayy for your first giveaway! count me in! i'll definitely be checking her shop out! :)

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  6. StephanieSeptember 9, 2009 at 11:27 AM

    Over 200 followers!? Way to go!! Quite impressive.

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  7. WarriorHeartGypsySoulSeptember 9, 2009 at 11:33 AM

    http://kekelynn.blogspot.com/2009/09/giveaways.html

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  8. BrandiSeptember 9, 2009 at 12:14 PM

    What an adorable bracelet! I love Valerie's Etsy shop! ;-) Please count me in for the giveaway.

    And CONGRATS on reaching (and exceeding) 200 followers!

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  9. Jaime @ laviejaimeSeptember 9, 2009 at 12:18 PM

    Lovely giveaway and congrats on 200 followers!

    I am a follower and would love this bracelet :)

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  10. Miss MercedesSeptember 9, 2009 at 12:54 PM

    Oooh!!! Pick ME, Pick ME!!!!

    Congratulations!!!

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  11. LanaSeptember 9, 2009 at 12:55 PM

    congrats!! and yay for giveaways, i'm doing mine too, come check it!

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  12. Courtney HopeSeptember 9, 2009 at 12:58 PM

    Giveaway time! Love it...

    I need some more passion in my life.

    Pretty, please?

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  13. ManjuSeptember 9, 2009 at 1:52 PM

    yay! congrats for so many followers ^^
    count me in plz, i'm off to check out her shop
    xx

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  14. RadiogaelSeptember 9, 2009 at 1:59 PM

    So, here is my repost! Best of luck :)

    http://radiogael.blogspot.com/2009/09/very-short-repost.html

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  15. AliSeptember 9, 2009 at 2:22 PM

    For the record, I totally clicked on your button and THEN saw the caption that said not to click on it.

    Brilliant, party of one.

    Love the bracelet! Fab first giveaway if I do say so myself, which I just did.

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  16. RachelSeptember 9, 2009 at 2:54 PM

    Ahhh!! Sign me up! I love her blog and her etsy shop! And I'm a big fan of your blog too!!

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  17. RachelSeptember 9, 2009 at 2:54 PM

    And, of course, I am a follower :)

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  18. The Life of SusanSeptember 9, 2009 at 3:05 PM

    ooohhhh i love this bracelet! gonna have to check out her stuff!

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  19. miriamSeptember 9, 2009 at 3:32 PM

    i like this bracelet
    its awesome
    and ima chek the website out...
    :D
    congrats on followers!!

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  20. Sierra September 9, 2009 at 5:01 PM

    I like your passion bracelet, very cute! Congrats on your followers darlin!

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  21. cathiSeptember 9, 2009 at 6:30 PM

    Love the bracelet!! It says it all about the one thing you need in your life - PASSION!

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  22. SiSi SparklesSeptember 9, 2009 at 10:48 PM

    Very pretty bracelet, please enter me:)
    I posted a link to your giveaway http://www.hmgiveaways.com
    Feel free to post your new giveaways there in the future:)

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  23. MistySeptember 9, 2009 at 11:12 PM

    I would love to win this!! Sass is my sister ;)

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  24. The Snarky NarwhalSeptember 10, 2009 at 12:19 AM

    Congrats again on reaching 200 followers!! And I got your message, thanks for taking the time to respond!

    Lovely bracelet!!

    http://pinkapplecore.blogspot.com/2009/09/abundance-of-news.html

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  25. AnonymousSeptember 10, 2009 at 12:41 AM

    I hope I win!!! That bracelet is awesome!

    And I love your blog, it's cute!

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  26. for the love of picturesSeptember 10, 2009 at 1:01 AM

    Congrats on 200+ followers Novelista!

    That bracelet is beautiful. Everyone needs passion in their lives :)

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  27. windycindySeptember 10, 2009 at 1:08 AM

    I like the elegant simplicity of your bracelet.
    It says it all with just one word! It is the style that I enjoy wearing. Please count me in.
    I appreciate it very much.....
    Thanks, Cindi
    jchoppes[at]hotmail[dot]com

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  28. windycindySeptember 10, 2009 at 1:10 AM

    I am trying to check to see if I am already a follower of yours via Google Friend Connect. It keeps telling me to try again later.
    Thanks, Cindi
    jchoppes[at]hotmail[dot]com

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  29. windycindySeptember 10, 2009 at 1:17 AM

    "Tweet!"
    http://twitter.com/cmh512/status/3881603889.
    Many thanks!
    Cindi
    jchoppes[at]hotmail[dot]com

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  30. Chelle BelleSeptember 10, 2009 at 1:20 AM

    This would be awesome to win! Thanks for the giveaway!

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  31. joeandbridgeSeptember 10, 2009 at 1:42 AM

    This is so cute. Thanks for the giveaway!
    Bridgette Groschen
    joeandbridge@aol.com

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  32. joeandbridgeSeptember 10, 2009 at 1:42 AM

    I follow your blog. Thanks!
    Bridgette Groschen
    joeandbridge@aol.com

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  33. joeandbridgeSeptember 10, 2009 at 1:43 AM

    I follow you on twitter! Thanks!
    Bridgette Groschen
    joeandbridge@aol.com
    twitter id: joeandbridge

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  34. joeandbridgeSeptember 10, 2009 at 1:45 AM

    I tweeted your giveaway on Twitter! Thanks!
    Bridgette Groschen
    joeandbridge@aol.com
    http://twitter.com/joeandbridge/status/3881973968
    Twitter id: joeandbridge

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  35. joeandbridgeSeptember 10, 2009 at 1:46 AM

    I posted a link to your giveaway on my Facebook page. Thanks!
    Bridgette Groschen
    joeandbridge@aol.com
    FB name: Bridgette Groschen

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  36. Janine / Being BrazenSeptember 10, 2009 at 3:18 AM

    Nice giveaway. I love the prize.

    I follow your blog :)

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  37. NelsbySeptember 10, 2009 at 5:18 AM

    Thanks so much for the fabulous giveaway - I would be SO thrilled to win!
    Aimee
    sierranelsby (at) gmail (dot) com

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  38. NelsbySeptember 10, 2009 at 5:23 AM

    Tweet: http://twitter.com/Nelsby/status/3884169874
    Also, I follow your blog.
    Thanks!
    Aimee
    sierranelsby (at) gmail (dot) com

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  39. AnonymousSeptember 10, 2009 at 8:12 AM

    I do hava a passion to win the bracelet. It is cool.

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  40. India DaisySeptember 10, 2009 at 8:14 AM

    Keep up the amazing blog!
    Hugs - xoxo

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  41. UnknownSeptember 10, 2009 at 9:30 AM

    Congrats on reaching 200 followers, and congrats to Valerie on the shop opening - love her great item photos!

    shrimpsaladcircus at gmail dot com

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  42. Melanie's RandomnessSeptember 10, 2009 at 9:55 AM

    Congrats on reaching 200 followers! Count me in for the giveaway! =)

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  43. amandaSeptember 10, 2009 at 11:19 AM

    that bracelet is cute!


    amiddleton85
    gmail

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  44. Fly The Friendly SkiesSeptember 10, 2009 at 11:23 AM

    Oh how fun! I think this is awesome and congrats on reaching 200!!! Fantastic. :)

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  45. rachaelgkingSeptember 10, 2009 at 11:28 AM

    I'm a follower! Congrats, lady.

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  46. EgaterSeptember 10, 2009 at 12:25 PM

    Congratulations, now you have 218 :) follower
    Count me in giveaway ;)

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  47. JaimeSeptember 10, 2009 at 12:40 PM

    Wonderful giveaway, Congrats! Please enter me
    Jaime
    copperllama at yahoo dot com
    Thanks

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  48. Annie1September 10, 2009 at 12:44 PM

    This is such a beautiful bracelet!


    Thanks


    nancyrobster@gmail.com

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  49. Liz in...September 10, 2009 at 12:48 PM

    I love this and am becoming a follower of your blog. Count me in for the giveaway- ps love the book that's in the background ;)

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  50. {live.a.life.of.love}September 10, 2009 at 1:28 PM

    congrats on the 200 followers! & the bracelet is a great idea. i say life isn't worth living without passion! have a great day!
    -april

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  51. KatSeptember 10, 2009 at 5:26 PM

    The layout of your blog is GREAT! I love the colors and the pictures. Congrats on having 200 followers, I know what an awesome thing that is!!

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  52. Amy --- Just A TitchSeptember 10, 2009 at 6:42 PM

    Oooh, I love the bracelet! Congrats on 200 followers! Woo hoo!

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  53. MegSeptember 10, 2009 at 11:10 PM

    Great giveaway! Congrats on so many followers!

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  54. Ladytink_534September 11, 2009 at 8:42 AM

    Love this! wow that's a lot of follower, congrats!
    Ladytink_534(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  55. AikSeptember 11, 2009 at 10:44 AM

    Beautiful bracelet! I'm in!

    aikychien at yahoo dot com

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  56. trisha tooSeptember 12, 2009 at 2:25 PM

    very nice, thank you both for the chance!

    (following, by the way . . . doesn't that sound ominous??)

    sandtneal at mfire dot com

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  57. GarfSeptember 12, 2009 at 3:08 PM

    CONGRATS for that 200th one. You all are something....someone celebrating 100th post and someone a 200th follower :) It must feel so great. While i wait for my day...a special thanks to you for offering me a google chat...so that i dont feel that lonely. I am greatly obliged by such an offer.

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  58. Katie | FashionFrugality.comSeptember 13, 2009 at 11:20 AM

    Pretty! Count me in for sure! & I'm following! :)
    kkondek at gmail.com

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