Monday, March 28, 2011

A Gift from the Zhush - Calling all Francophiles


The Zhush aka my friend Sue de Chiara

Sue a former attorney (Yes!) began blogging in the autumn of 2009. During this time she has endeared a huge following and opened a very fun online shop, The Zhush.com. The Zhush as she says on her site...meaning..
Verb (as if French):



to primp or fluff up.


I like to apply the word to all things style related.


Everyone's life can use a little Zhush! Speaking of French.....


Eiffel Tower Desk Set Giveaway


Sue has offered this gorgeous Eiffel Tower Desk Set for one fortunate reader who loves all things French!

To enter this wonderful Giveaway

Be a USA or Canadian resident

1) Must be or become a follower of Art by Karena

2)Go and visit The Zhush and Sue's Shop

3) Come Back and say what you love in The Zhush Shop

4) For a 2nd entry become a follower of Sue's and The Zhush!

This fabulous giveaway will run through Sunday April 3rd Midnight CST and be announced on Monday March 4th! So Hurry and Enter!!






Art by Karena

116 comments:

Nita Stacy said...

I'm a follower of yours.

Nita Stacy said...

Ok, I became a follower of The Zhush. I'd like to have those branches salad servers. But I'd love to win the eiffel tower desk set.

Simply LKJ said...

I am a follower. What a lovely set.

Ann said...

I'm a follower of The Zhush and it is so stylish...
Anything French looks so good ♥

Carol Schiff Daily Painting said...

Hi Karena,

Lovely give-away. I am a follower of you and Sue. I love the bottle stopper. Gorgeous!!!

The Everything List said...

ooh this is right up my alley! i love the owl pitcher! so unique!

http://lachapstickfanatique.blogspot.com

Taylor said...

I like the string of luck bracelets :)

Acanthus and Acorn said...

I am already a follower and I love the gold wishbone from Sue's fun shop!!!

These desk accessories would be so perfect on my desk!

Divine Theatre said...

The owl pitcher is especially cute! I am going to buy it if she accepts Paypal!
Thanks for telling us about this lovely blog!

Andie

Luciane at HomeBunch.com said...

Oh, my! Yet another great giveaway, Karena!

They've a beautiful site. Love so many things!!!!

I just want to thank you so much for your super sweet comment! You're so nice. I can't tell you how happy I'm for being expecting our 3rd child! Whoa! :-)

Have a great week!

xo

Luciane at HomeBunch.com

Luciane at HomeBunch.com said...

Oh, my! Yet another great giveaway, Karena!

They've a beautiful site. Love so many things!!!!

I just want to thank you so much for your super sweet comment! You're so nice. I can't tell you how happy I'm for being expecting our 3rd child! Whoa! :-)

Have a great week!

xo

Luciane at HomeBunch.com

Erin said...

I am a follower...
I love the horseshoe wall hook!

I am a follower of The Zhush!

xx

Splendid Sass said...

I am a follower of both of you!
This is a wonderful giveaway, Karena.
Count me in.
Teresa
xoxo

Splendid Sass said...

I love the python, the herringbone throw, and the lucite!
Such a nice store.
Teresa
xoxo

Alicia@ eco friendly homemaking said...

Such a great giveaway. I love her blog and she always has such cute items in her shop. I really like the bling bracelets and I also like the herringbone throw.

Danielle Sigwalt Interiors said...

Yes please...my father in law who is from Alsace would love these. Also I adore the agate stone coasters from the shop. Thanks Karena and Sue!!

Anonymous said...

Great giveaway! You were right, I do love it! :)
Happy Monday and thanks for sharing your latest post with me!
Xo,
E&J

Silvia C said...

Yay! Count me in, dear Karena. I've been following you two for a while now. Love the giveaway!!!

French Basketeer.com said...

I love this set! Off to see Sue's website now; thanks for hosting the giveaway!

Unknown said...

Sweet! I follow your blog and The Zush's as well! I am devoted to good design and haven't won anything in ages.... so please, let it be my turn?

OK, it would be nice!

She has lovely things inhere shop and I also like her trays and the throws!

xoxo Victoria

New York State of Mind said...

I love EVERYTHING at the ZHUSH! My faves are the travel cases, zig zag scarf, flower statement necklace, owl pitcher, agate stone coasters and ALL things French!

I now follow you and Zhush!

Such a FUN contest! Merci!

Unknown said...

Hi Karena,
I am your follower and of Zhush.
If I could have anything? I'd pick the Suzani design round cloisonne boxes! But at $525 that is probably not going to happen. I did purchase her little square # boxes (one #2 and one #1) for my daughter's 21st birthday. I put a little ring in one and a shamrock in the other (the shamrock as a symbol for a trip to Ireland).
I love EVERYTHING Zhush!

Christa Nicole said...

I follow Art by Karena and The Zhush!

I love the Eiffel Tower magnifier and opener set!

Anonymous said...

Love the bright color Sue has on The Zhush! Became a follower of Karena and Sue today!!

Castles Crowns and Cottages said...

Bonjour Karena! Merci pour être venue chez moi! I have joined LE ZHUSH and her blog and I believe I am a member of your blog for it is not allowing me to re-enter. THANK YOU for coming by to tell me about this! Anita

Castles Crowns and Cottages said...

OH! ANd I went to her gorgeous shop! I love the NUMBERED BOXES!!! Anita

Charlotta Ward said...

What a wonderful give-away - Sue is a gem!
I admired this set in her recent post and remember her saying the knife was one of her faves. How sweet to offer them as a give away!

I have long been an admirer of the cute little numbered pill boxes in Sue's shop. They would be such a great addition to my chest of drawers in our bedroom.

Of course I am a follower so please count me in.

xx Charlotta

Charlotta Ward said...

Entry no 2.

Of course I am also a follower of The Zhush!!

Fingers crossed.

xx Charlotta

Renée Finberg said...

cute.
great items.
good luck to all

xx

Slavica at Seductively French said...

hello Karena! Zhush is a very cool site and web boutique! I love the look and the collection of her items. my fav is the jewelry, namely the bracelets. I saw a lot of that in France,,,the ones that are fabric and wrap around your wrist, with beads or charms. I bought several in FR.

Theresa Cheek said...

Well, that amethyst bottle stopper is divine! But I would love to have the Eiffel Tower desk set!

Aubrey {All Things Bright and Beautiful} said...

Well, what do you know...I was just your 1000th follower!!! Congrats! I kinda feel awesome about that (c: I'm so glad you told me about this giveaway...I LOVE Sue...her blog is amazing! And I haven't ever visited her shop before...crazy, right? So much cool stuff...for some odd reason, I'm kinda obsessing over those numbered pill boxes...(c:

Aubrey {All Things Bright and Beautiful} said...

Already happily following Miss Sue...(c:

Tammy@InStitches said...

I love Sue and Zhush, they have so many great things.

Tammy@InStitches said...

I'm following you too !

The enchanted home said...

Great givaway since I am a big lover of all things French! I am a follower of you both....fingers crossed. I liked many things from the shop but the Kim Seybert napkins were gorgeous and I love her things so that will be my favorite, though there are lots of great goodies. Thank you!

Sarah Greenman said...

How beautiful! I love Sue's blog! I'm certainly a follower!

Vickie H. said...

Love that Charcoal Herringbone Throw! Pretty stuff in her shop!
Thanks for hosting this giveaway!

Vickie H. said...

I am a follower of yours via GFC!!!

Vickie H. said...

And I just became a follower and email subscriber to Zhush!

Virginia said...

Now I really must have that for my computer desk. I'm off to the ZHUSH right now. This is so fun!
V

Virginia said...

I'm all about those wonderful creme chairs with the interesting backs. I'm going to get into trouble on your blog and hers!!!
V

jillian :: cornflake dreams. said...

i am so glad you told me about this giveaway! you have such a nice blog-- now following! and i am a huge fan of the zush! would love to win! xoxo jcd

Couture Carrie said...

Gorgeous giveaway, darling!

xoxox,
CC

jillian :: cornflake dreams. said...

i follow the zhush too! xoxo jcd

My Galveston Cottage said...

Nice to have such nice friends!

Anonymous said...

Love it all!

THE ALTERNATIVE WIFE said...

Oh what a great giveaway!!! Love Sue and I love everything in her shop. I've been eyeing the Set of Three Brass Alchemy Trays for sometime now :)

I'm a follower!

THE ALTERNATIVE WIFE said...

I follow Sue's blog! Finger's crossed :)

Jacqueline said...

What a fun giveaway! Glad you told me to come over. I love her flower print scarf, such pretty colors.

Karena, I long to be in Paris toooooo!!!!!

designchic said...

Love the herringbone throw and I'm a follower of you both!!

drollgirl said...

such a good giveaway! so so cute!!!!

and lordy how i would love to visit paris and see the real thing in person! :)

Carolyn said...

What a lovely set!

Homeowner Insurance

Renae Moore said...

I love these little French things! I would love to bicycle in France......on the bucket list!
xo

Jordana @ White Cabana said...

Love, love anything and everything Paris-related. You already know about my Eiffel tower collection - this set would a most delightful edition!
Jordana

Hamptontoes said...

What a fabulous giveaway! I adore the Zhush and I'm going to Paris in April! Would love to look at the Eiffel tower set and think of you, the Zhush and my time in Paris!

Fifi Flowers said...

Those are FUN items!!!

Viera said...

love her blog.
X
V

Room Service ~ Decorating 101 said...

That's a great gift. Thanks for giving me the heads up on this one. I love everything french and can't wait to check out her new blog.

Stitchfork said...

I've been happily following you Karena, and also Sue for some time now! I love the silver studded wrap bracelets at Zhush!
xo Cathy

Diana Mieczan said...

Oh la la...how beautiful:) I follow you both and wish you a great day, my dear

Kisses

Ps: I’m hosting an amazing GIVEAWAY today! You can win 2 adorable tea towels and a mug!

ArchitectDesign™ said...

beautiful - count me in!

Terri Gordon said...

Hello, Oh what a beautiful giveaway, I love the Eiffel Tower and these are just beautiful. Thank you so much for the opportunity to win. I love everything, but the bracelets are wonderful. Have a wonderful week. Terri

Terri Gordon said...

Hello, I am now a follower too. Love your blog. I love, love, love the Eiffel Tower. Have a wonderful week. Terri

Gabriela Delworth - Instructional Designer said...

Hello Karena,

Thanks so much for visiting me and for your kind comments!


~ Gabriela ~

Tammy@Beatrice Banks said...

I'm a follower/friend.

Tammy@Beatrice Banks said...

I'm now a follower of Zhush. Love the owl pitcher!

quintessence said...

Of course follow both of you and love everything Sue does - but have been eyeing the snakeskin faux leather boxes!!

tbg said...

a follower - love the numbered pill boxes

The Inspiration Files said...

Thanks for the head's up on the giveaway!

I am a fan of the numbered little ceramic boxes... you could put the cutest little trinkets in them!

pve design said...

I follow and love The Zhush and that horseshoe is a lucky find.
pve

Julie L. Light said...

The Flower Statement necklace really caught my eye!
You were right, I adore the giveaway!

Julie L. Light said...

I'm following the Zhush

Julie Khuu | Haute Khuuture said...

Adorable! I am THE Francophile and that desk set would be such a gorgeous addition to my workspace! So cute, thanks for sharing!

xo-Julie

Haute Khuuture Blog

under spanish moss said...

Just love the photo of the Eiffel Tower. Can't wait to see it in person one day. Thanks for stopping by our blog and leaving such a kind comment. We look forward to more of your wonderful post.

Angela and Renee

Ann-Marie ~ Brambly said...

Thank you so much for visiting me at Brambly and letting me know about your wonderful giveaway. I am now following you and Zhush. During my visit to the shop, I was really drawn to the numbered pill boxes and the python trays-just wonderful. Take care.

Ann-Marie

The enchanted home said...

I am a follower, thanks for stopping by yesterday and love the giveaway... I am lover of all things French!

Unknown said...

I find her shop full of happy and very well priced items including probably my favorite the Branches Salad Servers though the fun relaxed jewelry is really fun and the giveaway Eiffel Tower set is very whimsical!. An ex Lawyer? never would have guessed, if my husband creativity level is any indication....

Linda @ theLENNOXX said...

Ohh what an exciting giveaway!! I'm a follower of course, and this would look sooo great on my revamped desk! I love Sue's shop, especially all the boxes and the crystal bottle stopper!!

xo Linda

Mona Thompson said...

Hi Karena, I'm a follower of both of you. I love Sue as well. Hopped over to see her store and it has really grown and changed. Good for her. I really love the herringbone throws and that new little bracelet that was featured in Sports Illustrated. And of course this giveaway is lovely. Hugs to both of you. Mona

Laura Casey Interiors said...

I love the St. Honore trays and the herringbone throws! Great giveaway!

Mary Ann Pickett said...

I have been following both you guy and bought some cute numbered cocktail napkins. That desk set would be lovely to have!

Anonymous said...

Thanks for the kind words over at Inspirational Sketchbook! And look....Here I am checking out the wonderful giveaway from The Zhush. Because of Sue I now own a ToyWatch - blog reading can get expensive! I love her store AND her blog. I'm now a follower of you both. I only have 3 readers at my blog, but I'm happy to promote your giveaway nonetheless!! Thanks, thanks. Roxanne

Anonymous said...

Oops, here is my 2nd comment. Clearly, I'm not a good rules follower: From The Zhush shop: I've coveted the Kim Seybert Super Nova Napkin Rings for some time now. Roxanne

gésbi said...

Lovely!

My Notting Hill said...

You are the queen of giveaways. Love the desk set - stylish & useful!

designchic said...

So glad you commented on our blog...had commented earlier on this and I guess I didn't wait to make sure it went through...definitely count me in - love the faux leather boxes!! I'm already a follower!

A Casa da Vá said...

hi Karena, just found you at Sue's blog! Wow this is a great giveaway because I do love all things french, please count me in... I am your new follower and also Sue's! I adore many items in her shop, but my top fave is the owl pitcher - how cute is that... but also love the agate stone coasters...

Come check my lovely book giveaway! Hugs and kisses from Rio!
http://acasadava.blogspot.com/

Catherine Nolin said...

Hi Karena,
Thanks for letting me know about the giveaway. My favorite is the suzani cloisonne boxes of course!
Catherine Nolin Art Studio

Julie at Belle Vivir said...

Karena,

I am a Francophile at heart and how chic that set is. Thank you for letting me know about this giveaway.

Enjoy your weekend my dear Karena.

Unknown said...

Hi Karena thanks for stopping by my blog & the invite but Im a resident of the UK so cannot entr (boo hoo) I am a follower of the Zhush already i love her blog. Hope you have a great weekend

Janell @ House of Fifty said...

Sue has a great shop, I love the Brass Alchemy Trays! Janell

Karena said...

Thanks to all such great friends, remember to my international followers.....a giveaway comimg up down the way will be for all!

Also so excited to have over 1000 followers so some good things are lined up!

xoxo
Karena

noone said...

the eiffel tower giveaway is so cool, I've never seen something like it! congrats on reaching over 1000 followers :D

Divine Theatre said...

Please come visit my post on my most recent shelter pet in need and enter my GIVEAWAY!

xoxo

DolceDreams said...

What a fabulous giveaway! You always have the best ones :) I am followers of both of you, and am so amazed with Sue's shop...I love everything, but those python trays are to die for!

I was engaged on the Eiffel Tower, so have alot of ET items, but have never seen these lovelies! Include me please!!!
merci,
nathalie

Castles Crowns and Cottages said...

Good afternoon dear one!

Thank you for visiting today! How are you? We STILL don't have any flowers, but this is Minnesota. Lovely, but high up in the north too far for any hope of seeing flowers!!!

HAVE A GRAND EVENING, Anita

Priscilla said...

Thank you for visiting my blog. I enjoyed looking at your blog and at your friend's as well. She has a lovely collection of treasures. I adore amethyst and of course, ANYTHING with Eiffel Towers. I have followed you and will add your blog to my Google reader so as not to miss any posts.

GLENDA CHILDERS said...

I am a happy follower already. I loved looking at the shop ~ especially the products in the home section.

You have such lovely giveaways, Karena.

Fondly,
Glenda

Linda Merrill said...

Fantastic desk set - Sue has such a great selection of items at her shop!

A Vintage Vine said...

Great giveaway....I am a follower and also follow ZHUSH.

Tamra {ever swoon} said...

Thank you for visiting my little part of the web and your sweet comments.Love Zhush! absolutely gorgeous! The eiffel towers are fab.
new follower!! Please come back and follow me! :)

best, Tamra

tamrasanford.blogspot.com

Barbara Matson said...

Thanks for stopping by my blog and following! Love meet other fab bloggers! As for the Zhush, I follow her and have for a while. It is hard to choose from her shop but I love the snakeskin boxes or the brass alchemy trays!

Unknown said...

Following on GFC (chicgiselle) & I love the Ikat Beaded Clutches! Fingers crossed!
~Giselle
chicgiselle@yahoo.com
http://www.machinewashwarm.blogspot.com

The Plush Pad/The Adorned Life said...

Wow! Well...firstly, I appreciate you stumbling upon my blog :) Thank you for the sweet comments!

And secondly, how could I not enter this giveaway! It's fab-u-lous! With a looming trip to Europe around the bend, these couldn't have popped up at a better time. I think it's fate ;)

Being both a follower of The Zhush & now, Art by Karena, I love the Zhush & her stylish pieces she provides in her shop.

You two make a great team for this giveaway,

Jenelle

Loretta Fontaine (EcoHappy Blog) said...

Karena- Love the owl pitcher!

Hope you enjoyed my Albany chocolates!

Loretta

Loretta Fontaine (EcoHappy Blog) said...

Karena- Also a follower of The Zhush!

Loretta

p.s. Just added Art By Karena to my APPLESandRUBIES
favorite blog list sidebar!

Loretta

vicki archer said...

A lovely giveaway from one of my favourite blogs...xv

LaPouyette said...

Vive la France !
What else can I say!

Greetings from the Périgord ind the South-West of France.
karin

Arabella said...

I'm a new follower of yours and really love Zhush's Woven Flower Print Scarf :O)

Arabella said...

I'm now a follower of Zhush's blog now too! ;o)

Thanks for hosting this fabulous giveaway.

Trish {Pink Preppy Lilly Lover} said...

Hello Karena!
Thank you for the lovely birthday wishes!
I adore Sue and would be THRILLED if you would enter me into this FABULOUS giveaway! I adore the darling Eiffel Tower magnifying glass and letter opener, they would look tres magnifique on my girly desk too!
I of course follow you and Sue as well, and my favorite item at The Zhush shop right now are the darling colorful ikat clutches - LOVE!
Thanks so much for hosting such a terrific giveaway! xoxo

BonBon Rose Girls Kristin said...

J'adore Sue...I just featured some clutches of hers the other day that I really want!

Sarah Klassen said...

I am so so sad to have missed this! (and your blog) things have been especially busy at the moment, and I have not enjoyed my regular visits. So happy to be by now :)

I hope you are having a fabulous weekend, xoxo

Rhiannon Bosse said...

What a sweet giveaway!! Sue is a doll :)

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