Friday, February 6, 2015

Friday Flavour: A blog facelift, a dot com, and a Williams-Sonoma Giveaway! {Giveaway Closed}

Happy Friday, friends! 

Happy February 6, 2015. A day that will never come around again, so make the most of it.

Here's a riddle for you: What has no thumbs, turned four a couple weeks ago, and very recently (like yesterday) got a much needed facelift? 

This blog. 

What still has no thumbs and finally got a DOT COM - as in www.thebrunettebaker.com, thankyouverymuch? 

THIS BLOG. 

Guess who's celebrating her birthday the entire month of February by sharing sweet eats and giving away delicious treats because I love you all?! 

THIS BL-, I mean, THIS GIRL. That would be me, ladies and probably no gentleman. Me.

 Finally, what is helping me give away all these super fun goodies?! 

THIS BLOG. AND A WHOLE LOT OF INCREDIBLE PEOPLE.

And yes, I'll stop shouting now.

IT'S BIRTHDAY MONTH, FRIENDS! BRING ON THE EXPLODING CONFETTI! I know I say that every year, but I don't really mean it. Have you tried to clean that shit up? It's not fun. BUT SERIOUSLY, BRING ON THE EXPLODING CONFETTI! Okay, I'll really stop with the shouting. I promise.

All month long, I'll be giving away some delightful treats, so I hope you'll check back with me and celebrate as you do. 

First up? A sweet haul (see photo above) from one of my favourite stores, Williams-Sonoma. 

 Three gorgeous melamine mixing bowls, a silicone spatula with wooden handle, and a lovely tea towel. This prize is valued at $75 - in Canadian dollars, folks. It's probably much less in the US. Welcome to my world. 

 Wanna win it? Follow the Rafflecopter prompts and enter for your chance to do so.

a Rafflecopter giveaway 

 This giveaway is open all legal residents of Canada and USA who have reached the age of majority at the time of the contest in the province, territory, or state in which they reside.

 Skill-testing question required to win prize. No purchase necessary to enter. 

 Giveaway will run from Wednesday February 6th, 2015 to Friday, February 28, 2015. Winner will be contacted via email and displayed on Rafflecopter widget. Email address will never be given out to any third party or anyone for that matter.
Disclosure: This giveaway was brought to you by non-foodie friends of mine who have a fond love for the Williams-Sonoma Inc. family (especially Pottery Barn) and of course, for my blog. They have graciously purchased and donated these items for this occasion. 

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41 Responses to “Friday Flavour: A blog facelift, a dot com, and a Williams-Sonoma Giveaway! {Giveaway Closed}”

  1. UnknownFebruary 6, 2015 at 10:59 AM

    LOOOOVE the new blog look!!!!

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  2. AnonymousFebruary 6, 2015 at 11:23 AM

    I love the new design Jenny!

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  3. Jeanine - The Baking BeautiesFebruary 6, 2015 at 11:26 AM

    Jenny, the new look is GORGEOUS! Just like you! HAPPY BIRTHDAY MONTH! *poof* *sparkly virtual confetti flies everywhere* (virtual confetti doesn't need cleaning up)

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  4. UnknownFebruary 6, 2015 at 11:31 AM

    Love it! Looks awesome and Happy Birthday Month!

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  5. JillianFebruary 6, 2015 at 11:36 AM

    Happy birthday! Thanks for brightening up what I usually consider the worst month (at least here in Ohio).
    If I could travel anywhere, I would LOVE to visit Australia. But I'm waiting for teleportation to become a reality first.

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  6. The Cooking ActressFebruary 6, 2015 at 11:37 AM

    The blog looks great!!! I'm so excited for your birthday month-yayyyy!!!

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  7. Within the KitchenFebruary 6, 2015 at 11:38 AM

    I'd go to Australia.

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  8. Laureen FoxFebruary 6, 2015 at 11:46 AM

    Lovely blog makeover and happy 4th bday.
    If I could afford it, I would do one of those hundred day world cruises.

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  9. Anna (Hidden Ponies)February 6, 2015 at 11:47 AM

    Love, love, love the fresh new design! And I think I'd go to Spain or Italy...maybe both, with money being no object and all.

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  10. La Cuisine d'HeleneFebruary 6, 2015 at 11:48 AM

    I travel a lot and next would like to go to Maroc. Love your new design.

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  11. UnknownFebruary 6, 2015 at 11:52 AM

    Your new blog design looks fabulous! So inviting :) I would travel to Seychelles Island, if money were no object! p.s those bowls, are amazing!!

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  12. Bridget OlandFebruary 6, 2015 at 12:16 PM

    Love the new look...It's very sweet and sassy. France is always my vacay destination of choice.

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  13. PolkadotpinksFebruary 6, 2015 at 12:24 PM

    I would love to spend atleast a month in Australia!!

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  14. Leah M @ love me, feed meFebruary 6, 2015 at 1:40 PM

    I'm currently trying to plan a future trip to Asia and Australia! It would be much easier if money weren't a concern haha.

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  15. laurel @wannacomewith.comFebruary 6, 2015 at 2:07 PM

    Jenny the blog looks fabulous! Congratulations and happy birthday! I hope your entire month is filled with sprinkles and confetti! ♥ ♥ ♥

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  16. AnonymousFebruary 6, 2015 at 6:33 PM

    Paris! For the food and scenery :)

    Amber

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  17. AnonymousFebruary 6, 2015 at 10:06 PM

    You're so funny! :) I want to go somewhere warm and tropical and eat my weight in seafood! Amanda

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  18. UnknownFebruary 6, 2015 at 10:56 PM

    Italy!

    Stephanie

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  19. Valerie Harrison (bellini)February 7, 2015 at 3:57 AM

    Love the new blog design jenny. I am headed on a 16 day adventure in 14 more sleeps to the Yucatan for a culinary and photography adventure.

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  20. Laura@Baking in PyjamasFebruary 7, 2015 at 5:42 AM

    Great new look Jenny and happy blog birthday :) Once again thanks for all that cool candy you send me!!

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  21. AnonymousFebruary 7, 2015 at 6:47 AM

    Congratulations and Happy Birthday! I'd head back to England and then spend time in Ireland and Scotland. Debbie the NY Baker

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  22. JanetFebruary 7, 2015 at 8:32 AM

    I would love to take a train around Europe.

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  23. AnonymousFebruary 7, 2015 at 11:57 AM

    Paris!

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  24. ViolamomFebruary 7, 2015 at 12:32 PM

    The new look is really nice. I think I would go to Australia or just take a tour of all the United States and Canada.

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  25. ItziaFebruary 7, 2015 at 12:41 PM

    I'd like to visit Buenos Aires.

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  26. Shalini RoyFebruary 7, 2015 at 1:01 PM

    Congratulations on the .com and turning four!

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  27. UnknownFebruary 7, 2015 at 2:22 PM

    Looks amazing!

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  28. Sandy Avvari NayaniFebruary 7, 2015 at 2:32 PM

    Congrats on getting a dot com! Yay! If I could go anywhere in the world, I would like to go to Japan and learn Japanese there. It looks like a fantastic country to visit but I know it's quite expensive and I'm vegetarian, so I might need a translator to come with me as I explore tiny villages and towns! @savvari on Twitter

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  29. UnknownFebruary 7, 2015 at 4:32 PM

    We've never been to Hawaii - I'd start there!

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  30. AnonymousFebruary 7, 2015 at 10:40 PM

    I'd go to Scandinavia. I've been all over the world, but I've never been there and I think it would be amazing! Stella.

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  31. andieFebruary 7, 2015 at 11:38 PM

    woohoo!

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  32. UnknownFebruary 8, 2015 at 2:43 AM

    I would go to Europe!! (i know i know, a very vague answer). I would spend my days walking the cities and enjoying all the local cuisines!!
    Congratulations on the blog facelift!!

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  33. BranranFebruary 9, 2015 at 12:43 AM

    Tahiti!

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  34. Barbara BradfordFebruary 10, 2015 at 11:29 AM

    Times as they are, I would visit Canada.

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  35. Barbara BradfordFebruary 10, 2015 at 11:30 AM

    Times as they are, I would visit Canada.

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  36. AnonymousFebruary 11, 2015 at 5:11 PM

    I would love to return to Italy with my husband! We had such an amazing time there when we visited 5 years ago! So beautiful and romantic! bjn1957{at}gmail{dot}com

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  37. UnknownFebruary 13, 2015 at 2:30 PM

    Definitely Bora Bora for its beautiful beach and water!

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  38. valerie sobusFebruary 14, 2015 at 5:14 PM

    i would travel to iceland -- it is such a beautiful looking place. (although i will say i would go during the warmest part of their year) :p

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  39. UnknownFebruary 16, 2015 at 1:26 PM

    I'd go on a trip around the world! So much to see!

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  40. UnknownFebruary 23, 2015 at 9:51 PM

    I would love to travel through Africa with my son. We could begin in the north, in Morocco, and then work our way down. A luxury safari would be nice too!

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  41. amanda whitleyFebruary 25, 2015 at 6:17 PM

    i would go to Australia.

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