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18 November 2011

Happy Haul-idays from Chronicle Books




Chronicle Books is hosting another awesome year of Happy Haul-idays. One lucky blogger will will $500 worth of Chronicle books. But that's not all. In the holiday spirit, Chronicle will also be giving away $500 to a lucky blog commenter on the winning blog as well as $500 of books to the charity of the blogger's choice. For more info or to enter, please go HERE. What a wonderfully generous promotion from Chronicle. One of my fave publishers of fantastic-ly beautiful books, I could not pass up this opportunity to spread the holiday cheer. 

If I win, the charity I'd donate to would be Friends of the Burbank Library. I love going to the library and know that they would definitely appreciate a donation. They haven't gotten any new crafty/cookbooks in awhile and I think these books would be an excellent addition. So please take a look at my haul list and let me know what you think. Remember, one lucky commenter can win the same haul.

These veer heavily in the crafty/food category. I love making things, both to wear and use and to eat - and Chronicle has an awesome selection of books that fit into these categories.  

  • Flour - I've actually checked out this book from the library and have made several things from it. Love Chang's style and the recipes are delicious. I would love a copy of my own.
  • Plenty - I have heard very good things about this book and that cover is divine.
  • Hand Forged Doughnuts - I love doughnuts and have only recently begun exploring making my own. This books like like a good start.

  • Amy Butler's Style Stitches - I've been a fan of Amy Butler's for awhile now. Love her handbag patterns and have been wanting this book for awhile.
  • Whip Up Mini Quilts - So many friends have had babies this year and I think these mini quilts would make awesome presents.
  • Cake Pops - Bakerella has the cutest website and her cake pops always looks gorgeous. I would love to give them a try.

  • The Liberty Book of Home Sewing - How did I not know that Liberty came out with their own sewing book? I love their fabrics even though I can't afford them. I was one of those people who was camped in front of Target the morning the Liberty of London collection was released.
  • Quilting Bee - I rally want to start quilting and I love the look of the designs in this book.
  • A Life In Stitches by Rachael Herron - I am a fan of Rachae's blog, Yarnagogo, and her Cypress Hollow romance books (reviews coming!) and am very interested in reading her biography/memoir of sorts.
  • Yoshitomo Nara: The Complete Works - I LOVE Yoshitomo Nara. 'Nuff said.
  • The Lonesome Puppy by Yoshitomo Nara - A Nara picture book? How can I resist?
Well that's my list. It adds up to a nifty $497.19. Who ever said I don't know how to budget?  Please comment and let me know what you think of my list. Remember, if I win, one lucky commenter on this post will win as well.

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12 comments:

  1. Nice wishlist! I like that you added why you wanted each book... and great job getting it as close to $500 as possible!

    Feel free to comment back on my post as well:
    http://iam-bookish.blogspot.com/2011/11/gratitude-giveaway-and-happy-haul-idays.html

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  2. I love your list! Good Luck to us both, and our charities as well!

    craftinomicon@gmail.com

    http://craftinomicon.blogspot.com

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  3. I want all of these books! Great choices!

    LindseyAylward@yahoo.com

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  4. great choices! love the Yoshitomo Nara books.

    please check out my list as well.

    http://teachergoesbacktoschool.wordpress.com/2011/11/21/happy-haul-idays-giveaway-from-chronicle-books/

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  5. You went for the gold with Yoshitomo Nara: The Complete Works! Great choice.

    good luck to both of us on this thing..
    Thank you Chronicle Books ;D

    jeaneC from CA
    jcamp2020 at aol

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  6. I love your list! Good luck!

    xxsquigglesxx(At)Gmail(dot)com

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  7. Really; what list of wish books from Chronicle could ever be complete without some lovely cookery books included? Of course I have a few cookery books included in my own list as well!

    Totally love your list and its mix! Good luck to you!

    knittingandsundries(at)gmail(dot)com

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  8. Mmmmm...those donuts look good! Good luck!

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  9. donuts and quilts. Great choices.

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  10. Great taste you have! I'm having as much fun seeing what everyone else picked as I did making my own blog list!

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  11. I get hungry and restless looking at this post--I want all of those books! *adds to wishlist*

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