#20: Katie, who said: I would like to say that I am a teacher or have some noble cause for which I need this beautiful book. But, really … I just want it. I want it for me, so I can read and covet and love it – and make pretty things.

What’s great is that the moment I read her comment I said to myself, “I hope she wins.” I dig the honesty. Katie, I will be emailing you for your address momentarily. And thanks to everyone else for playing! Check out some of the other stops for another chance to win Kanzashi in Bloom! And if you didn’t win, don’t worry- there will be more giveaways to come.

And my apologies for the radio silence this week. I spent the weekend with my super cute nephew and his entourage…and other than that I’m booked solid with deadlines for August (book countdown: 12 days!).  But I will be back with some pics from said nephew time and some announcements of my book events, etc. See you soon!