Good morning beautiful people. Come on in and welcome to my “yippie I have 1000 followers” party. Thanks for joining in the fun. Let me take your coat. Can I get you something to drink and maybe a piece of cake?
I see you dressed up all spiffy, you look beautiful!!
It is going to be a beautiful sunny day here, so what better festive color to dress in, than in white, it is such an airy, light and free color isn’t it.
That’s what I love so much about white. It sets the mood instantly without screaming for your attention. White is cool and serene and at the same time it is warm and cozy. White can be the center of attention all in itself and be the perfect backdrop for any color you want to put in the spotlight. White is versatile.
I think white is one of the colors that is at its best when it is combined with more whites. So many other colors don’t play well you mix different tones and hues of it, but white is the perfect ‘ton-sur-ton’ color, which is just a fancy French way of saying that you can put different color tones together.
I have always loved white, but there have been times when I thought I loved color more. I am going back to white, more and more. If you are one of my faithful followers you’ll know that, I have been painting things white here and there and everywhere lately. White never fails me, even the dullest of things becomes glamorous in a fresh coat of white paint.
And yet for all my love of white, I will never have one of those ‘all white’ houses, – I love color too much for that too – I love the way my ever growing white background allows me to play with any color touches that tickle my fancy.
White is such a great backdrop for any other color.
That’s why there definitely will be some white in my giveaway too!
You hadn’t forgotten about than one now, did you. In order to celebrate that I have now over 1000 followers (still blows my mind, unbelievable!!!) and to express my utter and heartfelt appreciation for all of you I am having a very special giveaway.
I am not going to reveal what’s in it, you’ll have to trust me on that one. But you can expect some industrial coastal cottage, something old and something new, something bought and something blue. There will be ‘Songbird originals’ and some Songbird loves, like flowers and birds and you will know it came from the Netherlands too.
Sound enticing enough for you?
I will be making three gift packages.
All you have to do to have a chance of winning is leaving me a comment.
If you link up to the party you will have an extra big chance, because one of the gift packages is reserved for party players only.
So let’s get this party started then, shall we.
You’ll have all week to link up, and you can link up any post that expresses your love for white. You can do a “why I love white” post, or just link up a post in which you have revamped something old and ugly into something glamorous and beautiful by using the star of all colors: white.
All I ask is that you link back to me in your post and that you don’t link up your blog, webshop, giveaway or your own linky party. Easy enough isn’t it.
And you can tell all your friends to come party too…
I really do love you all! Every one of you 1000+ smily faces.
Thank you for being my blog friend.
Let’s hit it:
I love all your whites! I took love a white backdrop in my home but can't help to have some color too. I little mixture is a good thing:)
Abby
Beautiful whites! What a cool giveaway – love a little mystery!
Beautiful whites! What a cool giveaway – love a little mystery!
Beautiful whites! What a cool giveaway – love a little mystery!
Beautiful whites! What a cool giveaway – love a little mystery!
Beautiful whites! What a cool giveaway – love a little mystery!
You have some beautiful whites! My collection has just started, but I love it! Thanks for hosting the party and giveaway!!!
You know how to rock the whites my dear! And you are such a generous spirit to do 3 separate giveaways!
I love white! Most everything in my house as far as decor is white, can't wait to see the other links! I'm also really curious about your giveaway
Marianne,
Your white images always leave me feeling so serene. I will try to get a post together and participate in your wonderful party. (We are in the midst of a restoration project and most of my whites are white because they are covered in plaster dust!)
Your gifts look too beautiful to unwrap.
Your Friend,
Deborah
PS I invite you to stop by my giveaway.
You have some beautiful whites! It can be calm and restful or bright and beautiful. Great giveaways, love a surprise.
Hi Marianne,
I love white too. I agree, it makes such a beautiful back drop and then whatever color we choose to use really pops against it.
I'll be joining in the party too, I'll just be late… like this afternoon late, but want to join in the fun!
Have a wonderful weekend and please enter my name in your lovely giveaway if it's open to the US too.
~Tracie
Of course the giveaway is open for everybody worldwide!
Well by golly, I hope I win one! To get a Songbird original from your neck of the woods would truly be a highlight!
Your white touches in your home are always spectacular Marianne. Thanks for delivering the eye candy that you do.
Congrats on your 1000 followers!!!
Donna
Wow love your whites! I'm just figuring out what 'my style' is and I definitely think white is a big part of it. Thanks for the great giveaway!
Brenda says your giveaways are "great", so I decided to try my hand at winning one! I love white — as an accent. I recently created a rusty-white corner in our yard. I'm liking it!
I love all your beautiful whites that you've shared with us! I've been one who has loved using white in my decor for over 40 years now.. To me, it's justthe perfect choice to use in one's decor.. and then one can add the right amount of *punch* with their accent colors..
Thanks so much for having such an awesome giveaway!!
~Lynn
Hey!
I just discovered you… because of MY love of white! Your site is lovely and it's especially great to see that you're also in the Netherlands!
I wish I had a blog to share this on, but Twitter will have to do.
Congrats on your 1000++ followers!
Ashleigh
Hooray for you on all your followers…you deserve as many!! I love how white makes the perfect backdrop for a bit of color and in my case…pastels as a backdrop for white.
Love coming by to see what you are up to! What a wonderful party!
XO,
Jane
Perfect blend of whites and color..beautiful.
White flowers are my fave…SO romantic!
I love white and love your website. Although white isn't the choice color with three kids running around, I can't help but still use it because it makes me happy….especially when my three kids are driving me bonkers.
Wow what an awesome giveaway! Congrat's on reaching 1000 followers! Good luck everyone!
I just found your website and am a new follower. I love white and colors, too! My email address is mishkasmom92atyahoodotcom. Thanks!
I am so glad I found you. I too love white and I have been using the same paint brush that only likes white paint. I can't wait to come back and visit you after work. Anyone who likes white is my kind of blogger.
Thanks for the chance to win this fun give away! I always have white in my decorating. Sometimes white with white and sometimes as a base for color. Either way, it is a must for me.
Congratulations!! I linked up and love a surprise! White is really just lovely;)
Hey there Marianne, Donna at Funky Junk turned me on to you. Your use of whites is fantastic. I love the welcoming look it brings to the home. White is always good in my love of the sea side cottage look. Something from the Netherlands sounds so enticing. My ancestors came from there way back in the 1800's. Congratulations on your 1000 followings. What an accomplishment.
I have a habit of spray painting stuff white. It just makes ugly or outdated stuff pretty and new again.
I Love white! You can do anything with white! Dress it up by adding lots of color … add depth by combining different shades and tones .. it is so fresh, clean and new!
I used to have an all white house, but like you my mood and style changed and now I'm all about color, but maybe I'll venture back into the world of white someday….who knows. It's so enticing!
I´m so glad i found your blog… (through funky junk int.) what a pretty blog it is
congrats on the 1000 followers .. i´m a new one
Oh how fun! I love surprises! Congrats on the followers. I'm just gonna have to think up of something white to link up!
Found your site from Funky Junk Interiors. Been looking around on here and I just adore your guest room! Great job!!
Congratulations! White pitchers with French Hydrangeas….ahh, heavenly!
Just found your blog via Donna at Funky Junk Interiors! Love it and it spurred me on to blog about my guest room…so thats all good! Congrats on your 1000+ followers! I have linking up to the party too
Congrats on your 1000 followers. I also love, love love white.
I'm so sad that I am not a blogger. Would love to have at least two chances to win something FABULOUS from Songbird Nesting.
Marianne Im your newest follower (purehunnybee)
Donna sent me over and Im glad she did.
Love your whites and Id love a chance to be entered in your generous giveaway.
Thank you, and Im looking forward to getting to know you better here
Deborah
Hi Marianne!!! Wat super gaaf dit, zoveel volgers, prachtige foto's en nog kadootjes op de koop toe, die overigens te mooi zijn om uit te pakken! Ik ben heel blij met de uitnodiging en doe natuurlijk heel graag mee! Ik zou er heel graag een aparte blogpost aan willen wijden, maar ik denk dat niet eerder lukt dan zondag of maandag, ik zal eerst eens spitten in m'n "archieven"!
Mijn liefde voor wit heb ik al zolang ik me kan herinneren, maar kleine touches kleur zo af en toe kan ik ook niet laten!
Heel fijn weekend en liefs van Elly
These are beautiful photos! I just found you and am falling in love with white. I have some white in my decor and truly love the "clean" of it!
Thanks for the chance to comment.
Congrats on reaching that 1000 follower milestone! I enjoy your blog so much from the States…your home and part of the world is just gorgeous. Thank you for the giveaway to celebrate & keep up the great work!
I love all things white too Marianne.
Your photos are so pretty.
Your giveaway looks wonderful too. I would love to be entered in your drawing.
xo Tina
I just found your blog…can't wait to check it out. I too love WHITE but I have to have my color. My favorite thing white is WHITE WICKER….I have a lot of it and am always looking for more. Thanks for the opportunity to win something that I'm sure will be fabulous!
Congrats on reaching 1000 followers! I do love your whites! My hubby isn't a fan of white though, so I only indulge in touches of white in my home. Thanks for offering this giveaway!
Edwina
Wonderful idea, Marianne. I am just learning of your party today but if I can find a moment, I'll try to link up too. I'll have fun looking through the links either way. When it comes to white homes, you take the cake my dear! Love your style.
Jami
Congrats on your 1000 followers!! And thank you for the giveaway!
I love your blog, I just found it after reading Funky Junks comments about you. I immediately signed up to be a follower and receive your emails. Thanks.
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Your blog is so inspiring and this party was no exception! I really wanted to put together something white to link up and I am sooo glad that I did! I absolutely love the way it turned out!
Congratulations – Heres to 1000 more!
Luv it!!!!
Hugs, Dolly
Wow! What a great giveaway.I love your style (and blog).
How awesome! I always love looking at your awesome pictures!
Dollie
I am waiting for it to stop being winter so I can bust out my new paint sprayer… nothing will be safe!! I've been wanting to do white for SO long!
please enter me, I will try to get to work on a white post too!!
I found you from Funky Junk Interior, I linked up my kitchen makeover #15. I am loving the white!
I would love to win a giveaway, sound like a wonderful one!
Jodi
Just linked up. Thanks for hosting such a lovely party!
xo,
Jami
this is such a fun party!! I love white and will be checking back thru the week to make sure I don't miss any:)
Hi Marianne, Congratulations on your 1000+ followers and many more to come! I LOVE white too mixed with a splash of rust, taupe and duck egg blue!!! Thank you for your gorgeous blogg and for inspiring me with your creativity and ideas to make my house a beautiful home!
Congratulations on 1000+ followers. I know it takes time and work to keep a blog interesting and pretty. Love your style!
I found you through Freckled Laundry…and I will be a follower. Lovely blog!
I found your blog through Freckled Laundry .
Now I am intrigued about what is in those beautiful packages !?!
I LOVE white and wish I could have an all-white house. Alas, with children and pets it is not possible (yet). Congrats again on your 1000 followers!
Congratulations on your exciting milestone, Marianne! Yes! I love white! SO glad I found out about your fun party at Freckled Laundry in time!
I just love your ideas! The giveaway looks lovely.. I'll keep my fingers crossed!
Love all your white and well done on your 1000 followers
you have a very beautiful blog so glad I found you x
Another fun party theme today!
I just played along in Donna's "Galvanized Finishes" party too, so we attend two of the same parties today Marianne he he
Congratulation on 1000 + followers wow!
I linked up to your party with a post of which I think that it shows my love for white in my cottage and in my garden quite well.
Happy party day!
I go out now to celebrate in my garden and enjoy the fabulous weather!
Your neighbor from Germany
Carola
Thanks so much for the party and for the chance to win your GREAT giveaway! New follower!
Tja echt prachtig allemaal, maar ik mis al snel kleur. Dus voor mij mooi om naar te kijken en dan kan ik er ook zeker van genieten, maar hier in huis is het in de minderheid behalve op de slaapkamer die eigenlijk geheel wit is… dus toch wit in huis!
Ik zal je link op mn blogje zetten!
Fijne dag!
Groetjes,
Elizabeth
Hello Marianne…Just found your lovely blog through Donna. I'd like to have my name put into the hat. I LOVE WHITE. I agree that it makes everything look elegant, fresh, and new, even "snow." Did I say that? After the longest winter ever in New England? ha! Take care and have a super day. Susan
Marianne, I just love, love, love your use of whites. Your home is just gorgeous. I can't wait to visit all the other party-goers to see their whites. I found you through Donna at Funky Junk Interiors (whose home is also spectacular!). Thanks so much for hosting this party for all of us "white decor" lovers!!!! … Donna
What a giveaway! Congrats on 1,000+! I've become a follower!
Congratulations on 1000 followers! Woo Hoo to you! Thank you for all that you share!
Beautiful blog. Just found you.
I love white too. But I always do it against pale blue walls. I love that combo.
flgirl1987 AT yahoo DOT com
Congrats on the followers and great giveaway. I love surprises and I just linked.
All your white things look wonderful! I love white in small doses. It is so clean and pure. A surprise giveaway…now that sounds interesting.
I find I'm bringing more and more white into my home, too, Marianne! I do like it as a "base" to the house and I guess it all started two years ago when I got my first white slipcover.
I don't think I could ever have an all white home, but I love the way lots of white "sets off" the color in my rooms.
Thanks so much for coming up with such a great party…can't wait to start clicking on those links! I'm a new follower and would love to win your giveaway. Congratulation on 1000 followers…I can't imagine. Have a wonderful Sunday! ~Ann
I'm all dressed and ready to party. Thanks for hosting this one.
Love a mystery. Hope I win.
Hi Marianne…i had to come on over to the party. i am obsessed with white! it has taken my house from cluttered and visually crowded to fresh and soothing. i'm a blog newbie and have got to win me a prize! you have a beautiful blog and i will be back many times. thank you for the party.
Oh my gosh! Why didn't I know about you sooner??? I am your newest follower. I would love to be counted in on this wonderful giveaway.
Hugs,
Judy
I am in the middle of a complete redo of my master bedroom and bath….and the theme is, you guessed it-WHITE!! Will have to take time in the next few days to link something from the project!
Love this all white party. fun. I am your newest follower!
I didn't realize I truly loved white until I broswed my facebook album of "home decorating on a budget"…Apparently, everything I do is in shades of white! Love your blog!
Hi Marianne ! I just learned about your blog and white party. I'm here showing my coastal dining room-done in white and aqua. I'm also your newest follower!
Cheers,
Barb
Love your site and your use of white. Remember me in your give a way.
Jeanne Bell
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Marianne,
Congratulations on having 1,000 followers! Yay for you! This is a lovely post and I think it's really generous of you to do three separate gift packages!
To me, white is calming and serene, and works so very well with my favorite "color," aqua, for a lovely coastal ambiance. I am currently looking at a (white wicker) basket on my dresser that is overflowing with some pieces of silk and lace in it, all different shades of white, and they just look so nice in their tonal beauty.
Best wishes to you!
Kimberly
Cool giveaway,,,, Would love to join in…. !!
I am obsessed with white pitchers I am getting a little collection going. I just came upon this blog it is great! davisfamilyfun (at)aol(dot)com
What an inspired Linky party. I love white/off white decor and thanks to Savvy Southern Style I have now found your blog and bookmarked it. You now have 1001 followers!
Just love all the white. May have to start working on an all white room by room house.
Love white. Just found your site!
Amber Miskowiec
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Congrats on 1000 followers. It is easy to follow you. I love your blog and I love white! Thank you for posting your fabulous photo's. You inspire me!
Congratulations on 1000 followers. Wow! I'm not even half way there.
I love white and am thrilled to find Songbird. I'm now a new follower. ~ Sarah
Sign me up! I came from your green trunk post…Yes, quite a way to start the season! I'm a happy follower!
Carol
All your whites are beautiful and I'd love to win your giveaway!! Congratulations on 1,000 followers.
I'm linked-and posted all about the WHITE PARTY on my blog….love the give away!! Fingers crossed one will come my way!
White is always right!
Congratulations on an amazing number of followers….and I've just become one!
:O)
Love all your pretty whites! I'm happy to link with you, thanks for hosting. Great give away! Marcia
Congratulations on 1000 followers. White is simply dreamy.
What could be in that little package?
Congrats on your 1000+ followers! How exciting!
I Love all your Beautiful whites! I am a follower and would Love to be entered in your giveaway!
[email protected]
Congratulations on 1000+ followers! Wow! Your blog is beautiful and though I do love pink, I also love white and I think I have the perfect post to link up today.
Best Wishes and Blessings,
Girl in Pink,
Amanda
Kom ik zomaar via Lia bij jouw terecht……wat een leuke blog heb je zeg !!!…en dan ben je nog een Nederlandse ook !!…wat leuk !!!…ik doe graag mee met je give away als het mag…….en wat een hoop volgers heb je !! wauwwwwwww……gezellige week…..liefs Ria….
Oja ik volg je nu ook hoor!…zal het leuk vinden als je ook even bij mij komt buurten…daag !!
Hi Marianne,
I love your blog and all of your white loveliness. Congratulations on your 1,000 followers!
Blessings,
Marilyn
The way you present your whites is drool worthy! I'm looking at whites in a whole new way now.
Please enter me in your mystery giveaway. I'm sure whatever is in there will be quite the treat!
Cheers,
Tracy
Hi Marianne
Congratulations on 1000 followers and more to come. LOVE WHITE !!!!!!!
Thank you for your generous giveaway to a lucky follower!
Regards, Wendy from Brisbane, Australia.
Marianne – You are amazing! Love everything you do – so excited to have found a kindred spirit!!! Keep it up….Lainey
Hoi Marianne, m'n post is geplaatst, ik hoop dat je m leuk vindt…ik wel:)
Natuurlijk doe ik graag mee aan je give away en wat gaat het hard met je volgers…ze weten je wel te vinden he! Geniet van je white party en lieve groet Jolanda
Wow,, over 1000 followers, congrats! Surprises are so much fun, please enter me.. Tina
Dankzij de post van Jolanda heb ik je gevonden…en ik heb mij inmiddels ook als volger aangemeld. Wat een leuke manier om je feestje te vieren!! Bij deze mijn hartelijke felicitaties voor je 1000 volgers, maar inmiddels zit ik bij mijn aanmelding er al weer ver over heen
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Lieve groet, Ingrid (Home & Lifestyle)
Wat een prachtig blog heb je zeg, ben hier ook via, via gekomen en was toch wel benieuwd naar je we love white party.
Het is geweldig want er zijn een heleboel onder ons die gek zijn op wit….
In ieder geval van harte met je nu al 1082 volgers,
wat een mijlpaal!
Groetjes, Sandra
Incredible to have 1,000 followers…congratulations to you. I just found your blog via Freckled Laundry and will become a follower now. Your blog is lovely, and I'm not sure how I've missed it before now.
Gretchen
Your home with all the whites is so beautiful! I only have a little white in my home. (My husband doesn't like it.) All the trim and doors in our home are white so every other color has to go with it. My favorite white thing is pillow cases.
Congratulations on your 1000 followers – that's a good lot of people who love white! (myself included) ::Jill
Congrats on 1000 followers! Love all your whites. I would love a chance to win your great giveaway.
Jackie
Like you, I am a fan of color and of white, simultaneously. Victoria Magazine "At Home with White" spurred my white love years ago.
Congrats on # of followers to your great blog.
Great blog–I'm a new follower. I love white too… in the process of painting everything I can! Thanks for hosting. Mary
I also love white, the creamy ones. Thanks for the great inspirations. Would love to win your giveaway.
Thanks,
Kathryn
Dear Marianne, congrats on such a milestone, WOW… 1000 supporters of your lovely Blog! I'm relatively new to the Land Of Blog and connecting to so many wonderful peeps has been an unexpected bonus to this online Journey. Thank you for Hosting this fun Blog Party… I was totally enamored with this French Feedsack upholstered White Vintage Chair at my Friends Shop… SO hard to resist, but at least I came away with a great photo op of it!
Blessings from the Arizona Desert… Dawn… The Bohemian
Congratulations on 1,000 followers!!
Would love to be entered and know I will love whatever the prizes are.
blessings
barbara jean
Marianne, thank you for hosting and for having me at your party…I am finding myself more drawn to the whites and this is kind of my first attempt of going that direction. Lots of lovely things to see here, so thank you for that!
Oh I am loving your blog! I am in the process of redecorating my little cape cod cottage on the east coast. I love, love, love white and have always been a bit afraid to decorate with my love because I have 3 boys. I am over the fear and slip covering and painting everything I can. Thank you for great inspiration. Would love a little surprise package from your give away
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Dr. Marianne,
Love your blog, tried the plaster flowers and doily art! Congratulations.
xo
Sandy
Congrats on all the followers
WOW!
And your giveaway is lovely….who would ever want to even unwrap those gorgeous things!?
Thank you for the giveaway, I love all things white. I am now a follower and subscribed. Diane [email protected]
Gefeliciteerd met de 1000 volgers!
Mijn laatste grote witte verf project was de eettafel denk ik (http://emsarts.blogspot.com/2010/03/white-white.html). Groetjes, Elsina
Ik had ook helemaal niet door dat je Nederlandse was! Leuk! Prachtig blog and give away! Ik spraypaint ook graag van alles wit
Oh Darn! I got in too late for the party- that's me! Always late!!
Congratulations on 1000 followers!!!
I just discovered your beautiful blog, and I love it! And I adore white, too! Please enter me in your giveaway. Merci! Oh, I am your newest follower:)
What is it about white? White is my favorite color!! People constantly remind me that white is not a "color". I disagree!!
I am so happy to have found your beautiful blog !!
Congratulations on the 1000 followers !! WOOHOO !!!
I LOVE LOVE white and all shades of white !!
xoxo
Lori