Giant Pumpkin Experiment – The Results!

Giant Pumpkin Experiment – The Results!

Posted by Laura-Jane - Whimfield in Contests, Outdoors on 24. Sep, 2009 | 13 Comments

Once upon a time, in a world far far away, I thought that I’d have time to grow a pumpkin. I had an idea (thanks to a pumpkin-crazed friend) that we should all grow pumpkins.
I sent a call out to the world, yelling, “Get your pumpkin seeds here! Get y’r pumpkin seeds here, everybody!”
The world [...]

Winner: On Being “From Away” and Christmas Oranges

Winner: On Being “From Away” and Christmas Oranges

Posted by Laura-Jane - Whimfield in Contests on 27. Dec, 2008 | 4 Comments

Hope you all had a lovely Christmas! We did!
I am pleased to announce the winner of our last regularly scheduled Saturday contest, Meg S.!
Meg won the lovely book shown above, Prince Edward Island Seen From Away. Congratulations!
Meg, please email me your mailing address and I’ll send the book to you. But I am sad to [...]

Contest: Favourite Books (Winner) and Some Great Reads

Contest: Favourite Books (Winner) and Some Great Reads

Posted by Laura-Jane - Whimfield in Contests on 13. Dec, 2008 | 10 Comments

Just wanted to congratulate Kim, who won a copy of the book “Roughing it in the Bush” by Susanna Moodie in last Saturday’s contest!
Kim’s favourite book:
City of Joy
by Dominique LaPierre
This novel tells the true life story of a priest who ministers to the inhabitants of a slum in India’s Kolkatta (now known as Calcutta.) An [...]

Contest: Favourite Books

Contest: Favourite Books

Posted by Laura-Jane - Whimfield in Contests, Personal on 06. Dec, 2008 | 40 Comments

While I was growing up, we didn’t own a television. For fun, I read books. Lots and lots of books.
There are so many books whose stories have stayed with me through the years. Characters that inspired and motivated me. I can’t pinpoint any specific book that changed my life, but I suppose that every word [...]

Contest: Who Are You (Winner)

Contest: Who Are You (Winner)

Posted by Laura-Jane - Whimfield in Contests on 30. Nov, 2008 | 8 Comments

Just a quick note to let you know who won the contest. I am pleased to announce that the winner is Jypsy! Stay tuned for a post about her in the near future. Thanks to all entrants for playing along!
On the home front, the snows have melted for the time being. In exchange, we [...]

Contest: Who Are You?

Contest: Who Are You?

Posted by Laura-Jane - Whimfield in Contests, Personal on 22. Nov, 2008 | 24 Comments

It’s Saturday. It’s contest day. I’m so busy my head might explode.
But enough about me.

You know lots about me already.
Now I want to know about you. And I’m giving away another $25 Chapters gift card to find out!
Today’s task? Leave a comment below telling a bit about who you are. And if you’re a blogger [...]

Contest: Prince Edward Island, I Love Thee (Winner)

Contest: Prince Edward Island, I Love Thee (Winner)

Posted by Laura-Jane - Whimfield in Contests on 15. Nov, 2008 | 4 Comments

Last Saturday, we held a contest. The prize? Our friend and Whimfield patron, Prince Edward Island’s own Rayner Creek Photography will send the lucky winner their favourite print for free.
Can you believe all the divine vacation spots and trips that were shared as contest entries? I read them all; thank you for sharing your lovely [...]