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November 29, 2014

$125 Minted Giveaway!

Happy Saturday friends!

All right, so let’s get real now. How soon after Thanksgiving did your mind start racing with thoughts of Christmas? Presents to buy, decorations to put up, cards to order and send out and the list goes on and on and on.

Well, thanks to Minted, one of you will be winning $125 to help get some of those things crossed off your list!

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We are totally loving these super cute Minibook Christmas cards.

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And all of the fun and festive party decor.

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How clever is this ‘Vintage Library Card Year in Review‘ card? This would be particularly perfect for those of us who can’t quite get our cards out by Dec. 25 but might just be able to get them in the mail in time to ring in the new year!

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And did you know that Minted also carries beautiful linens like this Foil Pressed Table Runner?

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And of course, you can always find an awesome assortment of photo card options like this super cute round chalkboard card.

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Are you ready to enter to win?
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Have a fabulous weekend and we’ll meet you back here on Monday when we’ll be sharing some Christmas in the kitchen.

Here’s a sneak peek!

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  1. Kristin says

    November 29, 2014 at 4:08 AM

    I like the chalkboard snowflake

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  2. Shelley says

    November 29, 2014 at 4:33 AM

    Love these cards! Great designs!

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  3. Linda says

    November 29, 2014 at 4:40 AM

    What a great little shop! I hadn’t heard of this before so I enjoyed looking through their FB site. Thanks for introducing us.

    Reply
  4. Jill says

    November 29, 2014 at 5:08 AM

    Love these ideas. I never get tired of looking at Christmas decor!

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  5. Linda says

    November 29, 2014 at 5:15 AM

    Great shop!

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  6. Amanda Buccieri says

    November 29, 2014 at 5:27 AM

    I love the Heart Snapshot Mix!

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  7. Heather King says

    November 29, 2014 at 5:35 AM

    Cards or labels

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  8. April V says

    November 29, 2014 at 5:37 AM

    I would get the SC Love Foil Art & the Heart Snapshot Mix Photo Art!

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  9. Mel says

    November 29, 2014 at 5:51 AM

    Precious stuff!!

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  10. Nancy H says

    November 29, 2014 at 5:53 AM

    Great giveaway…. I would love to win the table runner!

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  11. CWirth says

    November 29, 2014 at 6:10 AM

    Oooohh! What a cute shop! I love the ornaments & the chalkboard card! Thanks for highlighting a new-to-me shop!

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  12. Jean from Georgia says

    November 29, 2014 at 6:14 AM

    Love the round chalkboard card. Great ideas on this site.

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  13. Mary @ 120 Spring Street says

    November 29, 2014 at 6:21 AM

    Fabulous giveaway – thanks!

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  14. Susanne says

    November 29, 2014 at 6:31 AM

    The cards are so unique. I love your blog. Thank you for the giveaway.

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  15. Elisa says

    November 29, 2014 at 7:01 AM

    Love the Glaze card, would love to help my sister purchase cards. Also love their wall art!

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  16. Alison says

    November 29, 2014 at 7:03 AM

    I love the chalkboard card. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  17. Martha Franks says

    November 29, 2014 at 7:06 AM

    I keep hearing about new companies. This one sounds like a winner! Would love to win the giveaway!

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  18. Pam says

    November 29, 2014 at 7:08 AM

    I LOVE Minted. Would love to win this giveaway!

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  19. Sherry says

    November 29, 2014 at 7:10 AM

    I love the vintage glass and snowflake ornaments. I want to change my tree in our living room and these would be perfect. So many wonderful things so it would be hard to choose.

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  20. Kathy Milliken says

    November 29, 2014 at 7:12 AM

    I love the Christmas prints! Especially the deer!

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  21. Terry Town says

    November 29, 2014 at 7:12 AM

    Love the old ornaments, I have some of my mothers and love putting them everywhere.

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  22. Katherines Corner says

    November 29, 2014 at 7:19 AM

    I like everything! Their design challenge looks like a fun thing to participate in too. Thank you for the giveaway opportunity. Hugs

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  23. MaryK says

    November 29, 2014 at 7:20 AM

    Wow! Minted is a great site with beautiful cards and items! I would buy the foiled cards! Thanks so much! Happy Holidays!

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  24. Terry Porter says

    November 29, 2014 at 7:27 AM

    Love the Minibook Christmas cards!

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  25. MD says

    November 29, 2014 at 7:37 AM

    I would buy “Grace in the Wind” if I were to win this give-away! 🙂

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  26. sarah says

    November 29, 2014 at 7:38 AM

    I love it all! Hope I win!

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  27. jules s says

    November 29, 2014 at 7:43 AM

    I would purchase a planner. And then some paper goods for a party

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  28. jan says

    November 29, 2014 at 7:45 AM

    Christmas cards

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  29. lesley says

    November 29, 2014 at 7:57 AM

    I have really been wanting the matching Floral Mix day planner, notebook and address book

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  30. Jackie Brown says

    November 29, 2014 at 8:05 AM

    Omg I love Minted! ( and yes we just meet lol) If I won I buy a few different things and of course share the love. Their notepads and daily planners seem to be a perfect christmas gift for more than one on my list. I would def keep a few for myself! Thank you for the chance

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  31. Mo says

    November 29, 2014 at 8:14 AM

    It is always fun when you discover something new! This is the first I have seen about this shop but surely not the last! Thanks for the tip!!

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  32. Teri says

    November 29, 2014 at 8:23 AM

    I’d buy that table runner you featured.

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  33. PENNY SITTEN says

    November 29, 2014 at 8:28 AM

    LOVED LOVED LOVED The Art!!!

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  34. denise low says

    November 29, 2014 at 8:53 AM

    The photo art and christmas cards. Thanks for the chance

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  35. Debra C says

    November 29, 2014 at 9:00 AM

    I like the Anemone Monogram print for my grand daughter.

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  36. Whitney says

    November 29, 2014 at 9:48 AM

    I love the library card.

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  37. Kimberly Bruhn says

    November 29, 2014 at 10:10 AM

    I love the photo alphabet prints they made…be cute to spell out our last name!

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  38. Esther Thurman says

    November 29, 2014 at 10:31 AM

    Love the Nordic Noel Gold Foil-Presses Ornaments. They are so light and airy. Thanks for the giveaway, and have a Happy Holiday Season.

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  39. Sonja Loyd says

    November 29, 2014 at 10:43 AM

    Vintage Metallic Glass Ornaments,they are so pretty! and Menus,and photo cards and Lots more for the kids!

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  40. Darla Bunyan says

    November 29, 2014 at 10:47 AM

    Love the year in review cards! Thanks for the chance-I love minted!

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  41. heather says

    November 29, 2014 at 10:49 AM

    One item I would buy is the printed flowers day planner.

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  42. Kristin Bergthold says

    November 29, 2014 at 10:51 AM

    I had no idea they had ornaments, and those metallic vintagey looking ones are gorgeous!!

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  43. Shannon says

    November 29, 2014 at 12:42 PM

    LOVE LOVE LOVE the vintage library card year in review!!!

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  44. Jessica Beard says

    November 29, 2014 at 12:53 PM

    I like the Glaze Christmas cards!

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  45. merry z. says

    November 29, 2014 at 1:00 PM

    I love the vintage library card for Christmas news. It’s the cutest thing!

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  46. Mia White says

    November 29, 2014 at 2:50 PM

    DEFINITELY Christmas cards, WITH their custom recipient addressing, for the win. Awesome-sauce.

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  47. Heidi says

    November 29, 2014 at 4:49 PM

    I’m loving the Winter Brush Christmas cards! They’re so classy!

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  48. Kim says

    November 29, 2014 at 5:05 PM

    I love the photo cards – esp the round ornament style!

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  49. Kris McCulloch says

    November 29, 2014 at 5:06 PM

    Love the Holiday Library “update” card! What a fun way to briefly tell what has gone on during the year with the family. (Could also use it as an insert to a regular Christmas Card). Very creative!

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  50. Dawna says

    November 29, 2014 at 6:12 PM

    I love the Christmas cards…especially the “Have yourself a Merry Little Christmas” cards with the stats of a new baby!! I am having a new baby around Christmas and this would be a perfect way to send out the announcement to our family and friends!!! 🙂

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  51. JoeyfromSC says

    November 29, 2014 at 6:15 PM

    They have SO many great things! I LOVE the vintage library year in review card!!

    I also love the vintage reindeer party decor items! Thank you for the chance to win!

    Joey J.

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  52. Debbie S. says

    November 29, 2014 at 6:20 PM

    I would love to purchase all the necessary items for the baby shower I will be having for my grandchild due May 30, 2015!! Thank you for this opportunity.

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  53. debby messner says

    November 29, 2014 at 6:46 PM

    I really like the little mini books. Also the tag like year in review. Such nice things offered.

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  54. Julie says

    November 29, 2014 at 7:14 PM

    I like the heart art prints
    thanks for the giveaway

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  55. Liz C. says

    November 29, 2014 at 8:47 PM

    I love the day planners and stationary!!!

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  56. Patricia C. says

    November 29, 2014 at 8:54 PM

    I would love to purchase our holiday cards from Minted. I have my eye on the woodland wreath holiday ornament card designed by kristie kern. I tried to take pictures for the card today and it was a disaster. My two year old kept running away with the props and my 5 month old wouldn’t smile for the camera.

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  57. Kaye Killgore says

    November 29, 2014 at 9:02 PM

    I love the year in review library card.

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  58. Liz says

    November 29, 2014 at 9:05 PM

    i would buy wedding invitations

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  59. Kristen says

    November 29, 2014 at 9:24 PM

    I’d get the Shauna Stripe Business Cards.

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  60. angela bradley says

    November 29, 2014 at 9:28 PM

    anything foil pressed. I love the gold holiday items.

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  61. Paula D says

    November 29, 2014 at 10:03 PM

    Thank you so much for sharing an amazing site! Love the vintage ornaments along with the foiled printed paper table runners. Great prices too!

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  62. Lyka Walton says

    November 29, 2014 at 10:27 PM

    I would buy baby announcements and maybe a print of two for the nursery! I’m expecting the day after Christmas 🙂

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  63. Sherry Fram says

    November 29, 2014 at 11:02 PM

    One of the Holiday Typography arts.

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  64. M.Clark says

    November 29, 2014 at 11:53 PM

    If I win I’ll get some stationery, notebooks, thank you cards, and business cards.

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  65. Pamela says

    November 30, 2014 at 4:15 AM

    Super cute library card greeting. Can’t wait to see your Christmas kitchen 🙂

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  66. Lauren says

    November 30, 2014 at 6:45 AM

    I’d buy an art print or maybe some fabric! 🙂

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  67. John Hutchens says

    November 30, 2014 at 7:10 AM

    I would get some of the vintage metallic ornaments

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  68. Laura says

    November 30, 2014 at 7:21 AM

    I would buy Christmas cards! Love their designs!

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  69. Gina says

    November 30, 2014 at 8:46 AM

    I love Minted – I would start with holiday cards for sure.

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  70. Lesly says

    November 30, 2014 at 8:58 AM

    I love the sparkling be merry holiday ornament cards. They are my favorite and perfect for my family

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  71. MARTHA says

    November 30, 2014 at 11:18 AM

    I like the MEANDER Limited Edition Art Print….

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  72. Madeline says

    November 30, 2014 at 1:10 PM

    I’d choose the Multi-Colored Merry holiday cards.

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  73. Linda Bertetta says

    November 30, 2014 at 1:40 PM

    I love minted! I would try out the mini book Christmas cards~!

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  74. Alison P. says

    November 30, 2014 at 3:53 PM

    I would buy the Hap-Happiest holiday card!

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  75. gina says

    November 30, 2014 at 4:54 PM

    I love the decorations.

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  76. Lisa S. says

    November 30, 2014 at 4:59 PM

    I would choose the Vintage Metallic Glass Ornaments

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  77. miranda says

    November 30, 2014 at 6:45 PM

    I love the foil cards

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  78. gary says

    November 30, 2014 at 8:05 PM

    I would buy Christmas cards

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  79. Lindsey says

    December 1, 2014 at 5:49 AM

    LOVE LOVE LOVE Minted!

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  80. Melanie C. says

    December 1, 2014 at 9:29 AM

    Linens? Really? That’s perfect! Minted is the best!

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  81. Debra Beeuwsaert says

    December 1, 2014 at 1:08 PM

    i LOVE THE ORNAMENTS.

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  82. April T. says

    December 1, 2014 at 2:25 PM

    I ordered our Christmas card from Minted last year and they were the BEST quality. I loved how they turned out, and would love to be able to order from them again this year!

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  83. Steph Mackler says

    December 1, 2014 at 2:29 PM

    Its our first year celebrating Christmas as a new family – we got married on October 4th! Our wedding photos came in and would love to send any of the gold foil pressed cards, possibly ‘aglow.’ Love minted!

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  84. Laura C says

    December 1, 2014 at 3:25 PM

    I would buy the aglow Christmas cards.

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  85. Debbie says

    December 2, 2014 at 8:58 AM

    Love the Christmas cards and your blog as well.

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  86. Stephanie says

    December 2, 2014 at 10:18 AM

    I love this heart print: https://www.minted.com/product/foil-stamped-photo-art/MIN-XYG-GCF/heart-snapshot-mix?ccId=332295&org=title

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  87. Anne N says

    December 2, 2014 at 1:19 PM

    I like the Aglow photo cards. https://www.minted.com/product/holiday-photo-cards/MIN-AH6-HYC/aglow?ccId=288107&agI=0&org=title

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  88. Stormie says

    December 2, 2014 at 1:59 PM

    I love the Heart Snapshot! I would have photos of my three girls and hang it in their room!
    SISTERS1

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  89. valerie sobus says

    December 2, 2014 at 3:53 PM

    i know christmas is coming fast but i don’t think i’d use it for a holiday card (unless there was an expiration date and i had to use it before then) . but my baby boy is coming in january and i would LOVE to get some of minted’s postcard birth announcments! 😀

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  90. angela bradley says

    December 4, 2014 at 1:14 AM

    always love to get good art prints. but everything looks great. its hard to say. merry Christmas everyone.

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  91. Renee Richardson says

    December 4, 2014 at 11:55 AM

    I would love to get the “Most Wonderful Time” foil stamped wall art. Thanks for the incredible giveaway and Happy Holidays 🙂

    Renee
    fattybumpkins at yahoo dot com

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  92. Sharla Johnston says

    December 4, 2014 at 1:33 PM

    I love the vintage ornaments, snow gold foil pressed table runners and gold dot confetti and more! So many cute things!

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  93. Vera K says

    December 4, 2014 at 2:58 PM

    I would probably have some fun calendars made.

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  94. Crissie Woolard says

    December 4, 2014 at 6:44 PM

    I WOULD GET THE wordsmith Christmas photo cards!! THERE IS SO SO MUCH I LOVE!! THANKS FOR THE CHANCE

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  95. Matt says

    December 4, 2014 at 7:52 PM

    I would buy christmas cards

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  96. tammigirl says

    December 4, 2014 at 8:51 PM

    I adore the brightly shining foil-pressed holiday cards

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  97. Sharla says

    December 4, 2014 at 9:39 PM

    I would buy the vintage ornaments, gold foil dot table confetti, and the snow gold foil runner!

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  98. Annette says

    December 4, 2014 at 10:31 PM

    I’d buy new decorations for my tree – decorations like Vintage Metallic
    GLASS ORNAMENTS.

    Reply

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