Gnome Giveaway

This morning was the 'Grand Christmas Bazaar' at one of the local churches.  It certainly deserves to call itself 'grand' as it is always far and away the best Christmas Fair around.  There were hordes of people there - most of them swarming around the bric-a-brac table - which meant I had a fairly easy time picking up some wonderful toiletries for a song.  There were shower gels and soaps galore, a nice Body Shop Body Butter and, the piece de resistance,

a brand new, still sealed, 150g bar of Chanel Allure bath soap for 50p.  I had a quick look on Google when I got home and apparently this retails for around £18.00 (what the ??), so that was a wonderful bargain. 

I also bought more home made preserves - this time a Ginger Marmalade, a mixed summer fruits Jam and some home made Lemon Curd - yum - lemon curd is my absolute favourite and I don't think I've ever tried home made.  Oddly enough, I've come across a couple of recipes online this last week or so for Lemond Curd / Cheese.  I could be tempted to give it a go.

Last year at the same Christmas Bazaar I was lucky to find a Nick & Nora gnome-print toilet bag.   Today I found the matching make-up bag.  Now I don't actually need a new make-up bag but didn't want to leave it sitting there forlornly on the table, so I thought I'd offer it as a giveaway to anyone who'd fancy having it.  The gnomes are cheerful little chaps and are shown enjoying themselves all over the world, there's another little gnome as the zip pull.  If you'd like the make-up bag (and I'll add a few other bits and bobs to the giveaway as well), just leave a comment on this post.  I'll pull a name out of the virtual hat next Friday (28.11.08).  I'm happy to post anywhere in the world.

Comments

[French Knots]

I love getting a bargain but your super soap takes some beating.
It's our local Church Bazzar next weekend and I'm hoping to find a few bargains.

[sharie]

Well done for getting such sweet bargains. I'm off to to a baazar tomorrow with my m-i-l, so we will see what we can find!

Oh and I'd love to be put forward for your giveaway!

[Sharon J]

I love gnomes. I know most people think they're tacky but gnomes were originally part of the Pagan belief system, one of their incidentals, almost like a fairy, so that makes them kind of interesting I think. They should never be too big, though - gnomes were/are only ever about two hand widths (spans) high :)

I can't believe anybody would actually pay £18 for a bar of soap, regardless of who made it. What kind of madness is that? 50p, yes :)

[The Shopping Sherpa]

Can I enter if I plan to give it to a friend who woula dore it?

[Gill]

I love Christmas Fairs, but not the fight to get near the bric-a-brac stall which everyone seems to head for first these days:)
I called in to one unexpectedly today, I was at my local shops and noticed the church was holding a Fair, mind you it'd been going for 2 hours when I got there so hardly supprising that I only spent 50p on guessing the weight of the cake! I adore your gnome bag,and know a certain young lady who would be delighted if I was lucky enough to win your draw!
Have a nice week.
Gill x

[Wendy]

I haven't heard of the Nick & Nora gnome-print before but it looks so attractive.
The soap was an amazing bargain and like Sharon J I just cannot believe anyone would pay £18 for a bar of soap - I hope that you really enjoy using it.

[Tracey]

Well done on all those bargains, there is a Christmas Bazaar happening here next weekend and I am hoping to pick up some good bargains. That make up bag is too cute, what a lovely print.

[apieceofwood]

Sounds like you have a good day and got some bargains.. would love to be in a shot of your giveaway!

[Catz]

Sounds like a great bazaar! Can't get over your bargain soap, well done! I love chanel allure but would never pay £18 for the soap!
Home made lemon curd is delish and well worth the making!

[Karen]

Gosh I wish the Christmas bazaars round here were as lovely as this one - ours mainly consist of out of date tins of cook in sauces and old drawer liners that have lost their smell!! Would love to be included in your draw!