November 18, 2012 update: Congratulations to the winner of our holiday centerpiece contest, Ms. Reba Smeltzer! Thanks so much to everyone that participated, and don’t forget to follow us for more great holiday giveaways and to check P. Allen Smith’s web site for more chances to win!
One of the highlights of this year was my visit to Moss Mountain Farm, the gorgeous garden home of P. Allen Smith. His second annual Garden2Blog event brought together 20 garden communicators and fabulous home and garden sponsors who generously shared their knowledge and their latest products with us. Touring Moss Mountain Farm is a gardener’s dream, and the friendships that I made at Garden2Blog continue to blossom and grow.
Allen’s home and garden are inspirational, and no detail is overlooked. Allen is every bit as charming in person as he is in print and on television, and his phenomenal team made us feel welcome and comfortable every minute of our visit.
I am really excited to be able to offer you a chance to deck your halls this holiday season with a taste of Moss Mountain Farm style. Allen teamed up with the wonderful folks at Berry Family of Nurseries to design some of the most beautiful holiday wreaths and centerpieces available. You may view the entire holiday collection on Allen’s garden home site. Each arrangement complements a variety of home styles, from country cottage to urban condo. I have selected a beautiful centerpiece from the new Chocolate & Spice Collection to grace the table of a lucky winner! I think the combination of noble fir, pinecones, berry ornaments and a beautiful chocolate satin ribbon will be a memorable addition to your family’s dining room table this holiday season. Isn’t it gorgeous?
Here’s how to enter to win this beautiful holiday centerpiece: Visit P. Allen Smith’s Facebook page and “Like” it. Then just subscribe to my site via RSS feed or e-mail. If you already subscribe to my site, you may still enter the contest. Just leave me a note to let me know you’ve visited Allen’s Facebook page. I’ll announce the winner here on Sunday, November 18, and the centerpiece will be shipped directly to the winner. Thanks so much to Allen and his team for generously sponsoring this holiday giveaway. Good luck and happy holidays!
I would love my name on that !!!!
Terrific blog & pictures are beautiful!
Oh, gee. I need to leave another comment. Missed the name of the Cottage Farm, Cowlick. When I was growing up in the country, a cowlick was somebody’s hair sticking up, usually one of my brothers’. Sometimes my father would run out of the treatment to keep his hair in place and would complain about it himself. It was called that because if you could get a cow to lick it, you wouldn’t have it sticking up. <3
I went and checked out his website. I love the ideas he has on his site and I will be going to the site often for ideas and just so I didn’t miss anything I subscribed to his email newsletter. Thanks
Deanna
Every day, I scroll my comments, to find the name P.Allen Smith. I have lived my entire life loving gardening and decorating. I am now older, handicapped, and can only put up a table-top small tree this year. But, this gorgeous centerpiece would add so much to my Christmas dining table. I love your website year around. Look forward to your huge field of daffodils this spring and the wonderfully large spreading tree.
I would love to display this beautiful gift from God all year round!!!!! Every season has its beauty, but there is something in more depth of love and appreciation of nature during this holiday season. Thank you for your great ideas and special talent to share!
I love your facebook page
Just visited the website and liked the arrangement! It is gorgeous!
I visited your FB page and liked and subscribed. Beautiful, decorative creations. I would love to have the centerpiece to share and show it off. It would make a great hostess gift too.
I have visited your site please put me in the drawing for the beautiful collection. Thanks
Done~thanks for the opportunity!
I’d love to win this beautiful wreath! Love P. Allen Smith!!
I mean centerpiece!! I saw the wreath picture..
Carolyn, Fresh greenery at the holidays makes Christmas all the more special to me. What a beautiful collection Allen has this year.
This season especially makes me yearn for that chocolate. Chris Kimball sent me a chocolote cake recipe that will make you feel you are in heaven. I love to make crafts with natural things – love flower arrangements. The aroma they leave is soothing, even comforting and of course, welcoming. Life’s best gifts are the ones from God.
I have been a fan of P Allen Smiths for a while now,love and enjoy watching his shows.I get new ideas everytime I watch and by reading his webpage,P Allen Smith inspires me to try things I would never have thaught of doing myself.Because of our love of gardening and creating I have been able to inspire and make others happy.Someday I hope to meet P allen Smith.I am proud to be a P Allen Smith Fan.Thank You.
Thank you for the opportunity to win the beautiful basket. I just subscribed to your e-mail, and I have been a fan of P. Allen Smith for a while now. I can’t wait to explore your website!
Very pretty centerpiece.
What a perfect centerpiece. I get such great ideas on P. Allen’s FB page.
I visited Allen’s Facebook page and “liked” it a while ago. Thank you for the chance to win this beautiful centerpiece. Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours.
What an awesome opportunity-glad you loved it.
The wreaths are beautiful.
Velva
Been a fan of P. Allen for awile now~just found you!!Beautiful centerpiece!!
Been a fan of P. Allen Smith just found your page!
I follow your blog, your pinterest, and your facebook page.
I love the chocolate centerpiece. I have followed P.Allen Smith on Facebook for awhile. Thanks
I am a subscriber to P.Allen’s facebook page and I would love to win a centerpiece or holiday decoration to display on my dining table !!~~Thank you!!
YaY for holidays! I hope I win!
I already am an avid fan of P. Allen’s facebook page, and now am of yours, too – and looking forward to the subscription to your page. Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours!
I visit P. Allen Smiths page every day!
Consider it done! I have been a fan of P. Allen Smith on Facebook for a while.. He’s super!
Love the chocolate wired ribbon that you have used; it’s perfect!
What a beautiful centerpiece! Love it!
I have visited the FB page and the website. I enjoy the tips, recipes and enjoy watching the show! Happy Thanksgiving.
Visit your site daily, as a chef I use your recipes weekly never let me down. Love your herb garden tips
Very pretty.
Already like P.Allen.
Subscribed via email.
subscribing and bloging have been so helpful for me, I love the beauty of nature and would appreciate being chosen a winner! Have wonderful holidays!
Already LOVE LOVE LOVE P Allen Smith’s Facebook page and love this arrangement! Thanks for the offering! Mary
Went to P. Allens FB paged and liked subscribed to your site I am glad I found your site through P. Allen it is awesome
Gorgeous centerpiece. I like P. Allen Smith’s page. Just subscribed to this site through Google. Thanks!
Thank you for the chance to win the centerpiece! I am a longtime fan of P. Allen Smith.
Hi – I have been following you on facebook for some time now….Love your ideas!
I am a fan of P. Allen. I love his FB page and I have liked your page and subscribed to your feed!
Good morning! I’m subscribed to your wonderful blog and have liked his page. Thanks a bunch!
I’ve been a fan of P. Allen Smith, and I subscribed to your blog via email.
Like P. Allen Smith on FB and I am an email subscriber.
Hello Carolyn!! I get follow your blog and have just liked P. Allen Smith Facebook page. Keep the great suggestions coming to make Thanksgiving the best yet!!
Liked and subscribed! Forgot to last night, it was a crazy night, LOL! Glad I remembered.
Thanks for letting me know about this!
I love it. Thanks for the opportunity to win. I have “liked” and subscribed already.
Big fan of yours and Allen Smith. Of course I’d love to win the centerpiece!
I love his page and his collection. He has the touch and does beautiful work. I love his pages and shows. It is amazing what i have learned from him.
Hi Carolyn! Just went to P Allen Smiths site, have followed him over the years. Also look forward to reading your blogs with great ideas. Thanks
What a wonderful prize! I’m proud to be a fellow Arkansan with P. Allen Smith, but have yet to visit his Moss Mountain Farm. I am adding that to my “bucket list!” I’ve “liked” his FB page and am fortunate to be a subscriber to your blog. I love it.
Hi Carolyn! Already following P. Allen, and get your blog via email. Great to have a chance on this beautiful centerpiece. Thank you.
Hi Carolyn! Already following P. Allen, and get your blog via email. Thanks for the chance on this beautiful centerpiece.
gorgeous gardens and centerpiece! I can’t imagine getting to see P. Allen Smith’s actual gardens. That is awesome!
Hi Carolyn
done and already one of your subscribers!! He does nice work!
Good Morning, Carolyn. I Liked P.Allen’s facebook page. (Thanks for recommending it) I already subscribe to your blog. Have a wonderful day.
Done! Saw P.Allen Smith talk at the Philadelphia Flower Show years ago and he was fabulous! Would love to win the centerpiece!
Love the designe technique and color selection. Wish I was that taletented. My first to visit Allens & your sites,new to the computer world. Happy Holidays
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I love the centerpiece. Allen’s color and material selection is stunning. This is my first to visit Allen’s and your websites, won’t be the last. New to the computer world. Happy holidays!
Done and done. Winning the centerpiece would be the cherry on top, because both your blogs/sites are a pleasure to visit.
Thanks Diana!
I liked P. Allen Smith’s Facebook page. I also already subscribe via RSS and email to your blog.
Hey Mia! Nice to have you come by. Good luck!
I like P Allen Smith’s FB page and subscribed to your email.
Thanks, Carol! Happy holidays!
I’ve been a fan of P Allen Smith on FB and I have subscribed to your blog though RSS. A very beautiful centerpiece.
Hi Pat! I’m glad you are a fan of P. Allen Smith. He’s the best!
Liked P. Allen Smith’s FB page and subsribed to your page via email!
Good luck, Barbara! Thanks for visiting!
I liked P. Allen Smith on FB and I already subscribe to your blog. I love the centerpiece! Thanks!
Thank you, Susan, and good luck!