I'm having a GIVEAWAY!

Would you love to win a copy of the new "Where Women Cook - CELEBRATE" Book? You could have this beautiful cookbook/party/lifestyle book in your hot little hands even before it hits the shelves at Barnes and Noble. And I'll even sign it for you!

Here's all you need to do:

Facebook it, Blog about it, (don't forget to tell me where you're blabbing about this giveaway) sign up to follow this blog, join my Facebook Fan Page

or tweet about it, and leave me a message here about your favorite fall memory. The more times you submit your name, the more chances you have to win this amazing book.

I'll pick a winner on October 2 (that's next Sunday).

And lets sweeten the deal here . . . use coupon code FALL11 at my website @ www.tippystockton.com for a 20% discount on your order. Expires 10/2/11.

Stay tuned . . . I'll be giving away a bunch of goodies from my Swag Bag at the Creative Connection. Fall is starting off with a bang!!!

Fall Collection '11

Here's a sneak peek at the first of many in my new Fall Collection. Enjoy!

HAPPY AUTUMN and a GREAT COUPON!

This coupon is only good for use on my website, www.tippystockton.com.

Offer expires on September 30, 2011.

Keep your eyes here next week. I'm doing a GIVEAWAY! I'M GOING TO GIVE A LUCKY SOMEONE A COPY OF THE NEW "WHERE WOMEN COOK - CELEBRATE" Book. Signed by ME!

I'm also going to be giving away a bunch of goodies from the Creative Connection Event that I attended last week. THIS IS GOING TO BE FUN . . .

Check back often!

Greetings from St. Paul

Normally when one says they've been "cooped up" in a hotel all weekend, you think UGH! But I was happily cooped up with so many amazing women this weekend. We bonded over craft projects, jewelry making, and photo tips. We dined on delicious food at the conference as well as a lovely evening meal around a large table. We dreamed and schemed. We did what women do ... yack and talk. But mostly we bonded. We encouraged each other, we hugged each other. We didn't tear each other down, we built each other up. Let's face it, women can be catty. Not the women I met this weekend. We all gathered for a common reason; to move forward and do and create what we love. So, it's a whole new day of aspiration, inspiration, and forging ahead. I came away with the feeling that I unloaded a whole lot of emotional baggage, and now I'm ready to take it on. Hello world . . . here I am!

Stay tuned for more photos from The Creative Connection. I'm just starting to unload all kinds of things to show you.

HONOR AND REMEMBRANCE

Dennis Buckley - 1963-2001
The Trade Towers - a shining example of capitalism at it's best!

Today is the 10th Anniversary of the Attacks of 9/11/01. It's hard to believe that it has been this long, as it seems like yesterday that my family's world was turned upside down. I am marking this anniversary by praying for ALL the families who lost a loved one, our soldiers who are in harms way each and every day protecting our freedoms, and the first responders who give of themselves so selflessly when it comes to assisting or protecting our citizens. God Bless the USA. I miss you Dennis . . .

The new black . . .

I've always loved gray. It's a very calming color. Some might call it drab, but I love that almost every color goes with it. This Fall, the color gray has taken hold in both fashion and interior decor. And I couldn't be happier. So spend a little time perusing my collection of grays. I think you might just fall in love too! www.tippystockton.com.

Where do you live???

So, about a month ago, I was commissioned by my sweet customer Connie to create a pillow that gave the exact longitude and latitude of her childhood home. I thought this was such a brilliant idea, and I just had to share it with all of you.

Apparently, today's technology has given us the tools to find out exactly where a certain location is anywhere in the world. So it begs the question . . . where do you LIVE???

How cute is this pillow in my new Sunroom?

Connie hails from Friday Harbor, Washington!

I'll be offering these pillows on my website very soon. If you'd like to order one, please send me your information, i.e., locale in long./lat., along with the name of the city. Cost for a 16" x 24" down filled pillow in 100% linen is $79 (which includes shipping and handling). If you would like yours made up in tan linen burlap, I can do that too. To have a look at the burlap pillow, take a peek at the je T'aime pillow online.

Find more information at http://www.tippystockton.com/. Or contact me directly @ tippystockton@aol.com.