For She's a Jolly Good Fellow!

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[This contest is now CLOSED! The winner was announced here! Thanks to everyone that participated.]

Today Dear Edna turns one! Can you believe it? A year ago today, I opened the virtual doors of my Etsy shop and let in a world of new experiences, emotions, dreams and possibilities. I'm kind of in disbelief and at a loss for words about it. So for now I'll just say this, it's been a seriously amazing year and I couldn't have done it without all of you, my fantastic fans, family and friends! Your support means the world to me and to show my appreciation and gratitude, I'm hosting my very first giveaway!

The lucky winner will receive a $35 gift certificate to Dear Edna! To apply, all you have to do is leave a comment on this post telling me (1) what your favourite Dear Edna item has been this year and why, or (2) anything new you would like to see for sale in Dear Edna in the future. An answer to both questions will get two entries in the contest.

Contest ends on Tuesday, March 29th at 12pm (EST), which also happens to be my bloggiversary. Fancy that! The winner will be chosen at random and announced here. I will also contact the winner via email, if it is provided. If the winner does not respond within one week, another winner will be chosen at random. International participants welcome.

Good luck!

E xo

90 comments

jentine said...

Congrats on a year!!!! May your next year be even awesomer!
Um... If I won I would want an apron with something obnoxious monogrammed on it. Like D&G, you know? Ok, maybe just a J is ok...:)

Bess Callard said...

Happy 1 year birthday!!! It's such wonderful accomplishment, so much hard work, inspiration and dedication. Yay YOU!

My favourite item in the Dear Edna line is the Father Knows Best BBQ Apron. So stylish and manly :)

I would love to see some Dear Edna table linens - wouldn't that be fun?! Napkins, tableclothes, runners galore!

I wish you much success in the coming years, Erin.
xx bess

De Facto Redhead said...

I really loved a lot of Dear Edna things this year, but I think my favourites were the Christmas aprons. They toyed with my delusions of being a grand hostess in another life. And as for new things in the shop, I'll put in a vote for Darcy's pick - the travelling kobo case!

Sheri Howard said...

Congrats Erin!
I want to say my favorite item was the green apron I bought last spring, but that would be a lie...I do love it, but my ABSOLUTE favorite, is the red Christmas Apron. I used to look at it on break at work, but since my bf and I made a deal to be more responsible with our spending, I couldn't justify buying it....I still think about it though!!!

I agree with Bess that table linens would be a great next step for Dear Edna. I love me a nice cloth napkin!

Jill said...

I loved the apron I ordered - it was beautiful -maybe I will have one myself some day.....

I bought a fabric cell phone holder on Etsy -love it - that's a small item you could consider...

Congratulations, Erin - hope you have lots more sales and success in the year ahead!

Jennifer Wilson said...

Happy Birthday, Dear Edna!

Erin, your stuff is fabulous!!!

Anonymous said...

Congratulations!! I think all of your creations are gorgeous. My son also enjoyed the chocolate chip cookies you posted (we made them into ice cream sandwiches).

My favourite item is the gray tote. I really wished I ordered it before you ran out of the fabric.

Something I would like to see would be a make-up bag perhaps monogrammed like the tote.

Keep up the great work.

Laura Montgomery

Unknown said...

LOVE: http://www.etsy.com/listing/59559784/dear-doily-tote-in-plum-purple-with
Maybe in the future apply the designs to note cards / stationary?
thanks for the opportunity! Meredith dot Targarona at Gmail dot com

Charlie said...

I love the monogram tote, the plum version is gorgeous.

Charlie said...

I think some napkins with monograms would be darling too :)

charlie at clay-space.com

Rebecca said...

I love the dear doily tote in plum!
rebatink(at)gmail(dot)com

Rebecca said...

Something baby related would be a nice addition...maybe a monogrammed diaper bag? I think I just have baby on the brain though, I'm due in November!
rebatink(at)gmail(dot)com

Fanny said...

I would like to see more aprons on sale :) 2pmishere(at)gmail(dot)com

Jingle said...

I really like the Father Knows Best BBQ apron.
jinglesells at gmail dot com

Jingle said...

It would be great to see simple skirts in the style of your tote bags!

Erin said...

Thanks for all your comments so far everyone! I'm loving all this feedback! Just a note for new visitors, February was a very busy month, so there isn't a lot of inventory in the shop at the moment. So please take a moment to browse through my sold items as well: http://www.etsy.com/shop/DearEdna/sold
~E xo

Birgit said...

I adore this tote bag http://www.etsy.com/listing/60081215/dear-doily-tote-in-navy-with-custom !

danaan at gmx dot at

Birgit said...

As to other items that'd be great to find in your shop I am thinking along the lines of matching coin purses to the bag :-) !

danaan at gmx dot at

Kaylie said...

I heart "Dear Doily Tote in Light Grey with Personalized Monogram"

ckaylie777(at)hotmail(dot)com

Taronger said...

I love the Dear Doily Tote in White with Personalized Monogram. Good idea!

flordtaronger at gmail dot com

Kaylie said...

I'd like to see more " monogram bags and totes" in the future

ckaylie777(at)hotmail(dot)com

Hong Tran said...

http://www.etsy.com/listing/62461674/damask-doily-tea-cosy-reversible-with
That item is so cute
I love it

tranntb08@gmail.com

The Smith Family said...

I love the "Dear Doily Tote in Gray that you have in your shop right now with the letter "L" on it, maybe it's because that is the first letter of my name and I can see what it would look like, but it's so sweet! http://www.etsy.com/listing/61517358/dear-doily-tote-in-light-grey-with

Lorie
marcandlorie@embarqmail.com

Gintare said...

my favorite item is .Dear Doily Tote in Light Grey with Personalized Monogram - love tote, and that grey color is just awesome

gintare[dot]amber[at]gmail[dot]com

Katelyne said...

I really like the monogram tote! I want one...so simply adorable for anytime! I love it in plum purple

katiejanene@gmail.com

Gintare said...

and on Dear Edna's shop i would like to see some bags, messenger bags. i really like some patterns of her aprons fabrics, would love to see some bags with the same patterns :)

gintare[dot]amber[at]gmail[dot]com

Anonymous said...

Congrats on your one year anniversary! I think my husband would look adorable in the FATHER KNOWS BEST BBQ apron. I love it too! I would like to see some earth-friendly sandwich or snack bags on sale in your shop.
Zoe0825@verizon.net

Ashley said...

I love the Dear Dolly Tote in Plum

hewella1 at gmail dot com

Digital Misfit said...

Happy Etsyversary!
I love your doily totes, especially the gray. Eco-chic all the way!
I would love to see cotton summer monogrammed scarves for a fun, retro twist.

heidig@gmail.com

Windowfog said...

I like the light grey tote and the reversible his/her apron!

Wouldn't mind seeing some monogrammed dish towels.

windowfog [at] gmail [dot] com

Heathery said...

I love the green hostess apron!

I'd love to see a yellow and gray hostess apron.

myheehaw@hotmail[dot]com

Anonymous said...

I loved the apron that Jill and Gary bought me for Christmas! It was my very first item from Dear Edna's and I love that it's reversible!

- Kayla

Anonymous said...

I would love to see monogrammed napkins or tablecloths.

Dee
dbyrne1[at]gmail[dot]com

Breaking Free From Old Ways said...

Happy one year! I love the Dear Doily Tote in Light Grey with Personalized Monogram

kaylynn_0419(at)yahoo(dot)com

jc said...

Happy Anniversary, jolly good fellow!

I love the Father Knows Best BBQ Apron, simplicity at its best. I'd love to see kids aprons, these would be so much fun.

Thanks for the lovely giveaway.

yumihamano@gmail.com

Anonymous said...

I like Dear Doily Tote in Plum Purple with Custom Monogram

Unknown said...

Congrats on the year! :) and the white monogrammed tote bag would have to be my favorite. amazing_alex.0818@yahoo.com

Unknown said...

I like the monogrammed stuff so I would say continue in that track. :) amazing_alex.0818@yahoo.com

MamaHen said...

You have some beautiful items. I love the tote in navy. Please enter me and congratulations!
clarksrfun at gmail dot com

MamaHen said...

I agree that anything with embroidary on it too cute. Maybe more purses or totes with initials, etc...

Frances said...

I love the dear doily tote in plum purple.

flataif@gmail.com

WCA Yash Travel said...

i like the Dear Doily Tote in Light Grey with Personalized Monogram simple and looks sturdy.
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WCA Yash Travel said...

i'd like to see dress and skirt on her future sale
gustosagiveaways atymaildotcom

Kiersten @ Oh My Veggies said...

Congratulations on your anniversary. Yaaaay! :)

I really love the white Dear Doily totes--I like that it's so simple and chic. I could use a cute tote for the farmer's market this summer!

ohkeeka at gmail dot com

Kiersten @ Oh My Veggies said...

I would love to see more full aprons and monogrammed doily pillows.

ohkeeka at gmail dot com

Darcy said...

I love the He Said, She Said Apron in Green Floral and Celery Woodgrain - it is so cute!

darcylee99 at yahoo dot com

Darcy said...

I would love to see more aprons in different colors. I love your shop!

AmbreRose said...

Happy Birthday! I really like the doily totes, those are pretty awesome! ambrerose at(aol) dot(com)

Anonymous said...

i love Holiday Hostess Half Apron in Lime Green! :)

Debbie said...

I love the doily tote in gray! I love it!
fourkidsrgreat(at)gmail.com

Debbie said...

I love the suggestion of monogrammed napkins. We only use cloth napkins and those would be great to have.
fourkidsrgreat(at)gmail.com

viorela said...

happy anniversary!!!
i loved Holiday Hostess Half Apron in Red because is so joyful and makes cooking a easier chore.
I would like to see more totes designs.
violet.porto[at]yahoo[dot]com

Domestic Diva said...

I loved your holiday aprons.

lovelydomesticdiva (at) gmail (dot) com

Domestic Diva said...

I'd like to see pretty cloth napkins and dishtowels.

lovelydomesticdiva (at) gmail (dot) com

Angela Noelle said...

I love the "Dear Doily Tote in Navy with Custom Monogram" What a cute cute item! aparker528 at gmail dot com

carolynmcintyre said...

http://www.etsy.com/listing/62698124/sale-holiday-hostess-half-apron-in-lime
Your store is adorable. I love this apron in lime. So pretty and sweet and also practical. Your store has a lot of really cute things so I had a hard time finding a favorite. Your totes are so fun!! Love them! Thank you so very much! Carolyn, Samandcarolyn1@aol.com

carolynmcintyre said...

I'd love to see more tea cozies and maybe matching/coordinating linens like tea towels and hand mitts for the kitchen. :) Thank you so much for the chance to win this awesome giveaway. Sincerely, Carolyn, Samandcarolyn1@aol.com

SweetShenanigans said...

1. I love the Damask Doily Tea Cosy - Reversible with Monogram because it's useful and cute rolled into one!
2. I'd like to see different types of cute bags in the future.

girl23rocks at hotmail dot com

Unknown said...

I adore Father Knows Best BBQ Apron!!! It will suit my lovely hubby so good :-)

Thank you for the chance!

ksyshenka(at)yahoo(dot)com

Unknown said...

Also I would love to see more tea cosies and may be tea and coffee serviettes in your lovely shop!

ksyshenka(at)yahoo(dot)com

Jan Messali said...

I loved the Reversible Apron in Blue Floral and Navy Herringbone.
janmessali (at) gmail.com

Jan Messali said...

I would like to see canvas-type bags to use at the grocery store.
janmessali (at) gmail.com

Chandler said...

I really like her holiday hostess apron in red.
Reminds me of my grandma :P

Life's Simple Pleasures said...

I like the Dear Doily Tote in Plum Purple with Custom Monogram!! Love the color

reviewsbyabby at gmail dot com

Life's Simple Pleasures said...

I'd love to see more bags, different models. And maybe some pretty coffee cozies?

reviewsbyabby at gmail dot com

Margit said...

Dear Doily Tote in Plum Purple with Custom Monogram is my favorit

x

creativetail

margit (dot) rosenaa (at) gmail (dot) com

Katie | FashionFrugality.com said...

I love the Dear Doily Tote in Plum Purple with Custom Monogram. Why? The color is gorgeous and looks amazing against the white print! This color purple is perfect for every season!
fashionfrugality at gmail.com

Maz said...

I LOVE the Dear Doily Tote in Navy with Custom Monogram

rmaslow a@t yahoo d.ot com

Maz said...

I would love for you to expand into stationary with your gorgeous monograms. Also maybe wall plaques?

rmaslow a@t yahoo d.ot com

Anonymous said...

like the dear daily tote in navy - totes are my friends; I am a knitter and loomer

would like to see totes for knitters/crocheters
robinlscott4@hotmail.com great products

Lesli said...

I love the Dear Doily Tote in Light Grey with Personalized Monogram! The Holiday Hostess Half Apron in Red is also adorable!

littleumbrella (at) att (dot) net

Lesli said...

I say keep going with the monogram stuff. Future: baby bags or camera straps?

littleumbrella (at) att (dot) net

Karen said...

more doilies - maybe on cardigans or t-shirts? The monogrammed totes are wonderful.

karen(dot)erkert(at)gmail(dot)com

roxiesays9 said...

I absolutely LOVE the Dear Doily Tote in Navy with Custom Monogram, except i would want it with an 'R' on it for my name :]

roxiesays9(at)aol(dot)com

Ashley said...

The reversible his/hers apron!

Happy anniversary!

mrs dot marcus2 at yahoo dot com

Unknown said...

love the dear doily tote in light gray!

hancoci_s at msn dot com

Unknown said...

i love the doily design and think that could be gorgeous on some cloth napkins!

hancoci_s at msn dot com

sandyandcosmo said...

I really like the He Said She Said Apron, green floral and celery woodgrain.

ceewaters said...

I really liked your He Said, She Said Apron in Green Floral and Celery Woodgrain. I would love to see some tea towels or pot holders to match. Or doing a tote in green.

Congrats on your 1 year anniversary!

Sarah said...

My favorite is the dear doily tote in plum.

I'd like to see one in white on black. A damask pattern (as opposed to the doily) would also be cool.

chickenpouf AT gmail DOT com

Anonymous said...

I love this: http://www.etsy.com/listing/62606170/sale-holiday-hostess-half-apron-in-red

fashuneesta[at]aol[dot]com

Anonymous said...

I would love to see more aprons and different color and print options.

fashuneesta[at]aol[dot]com

pinklady705 said...

Congratulations on your 1 year anniversary!!!

I just found your blog so I haven't been around for the entire year to see all of the goodies you have made and sold. I did visit your Etsy shop though and I really like the Dear Doily Tote in Light Grey with Personalized Monogram. I love totes and I think your's are sweet and unique.

2liv2laf2luv at gmail dot com

pinklady705 said...

I think it would be cool if you could incorporate the fabric or idea of the tea cozy you have in your shop to be a reversible tote bag or even an oven mitt.

2liv2laf2luv at gmail dot com

Jessica said...

I love the red holiday half hostess apron that you currently have for sale!
jesage@asu.edu

skipthelaundry said...

I like the plum Dear Doily Tote.
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skipthelaundry said...

Would like to see some pretty kitchen towels.
skipthelaundry at gmail dot com

Polkaostrich said...

I love the Holiday Hostess Half Apron in Lime Green. More aprons!

Jolee said...

I adore the He Said, She Said apron. Beautiful!! The doily motif is very cute too. I'd love to see anything w/ your take on owls. :-) joleehamlin [at] comcast [dot] net

tea cozy said...

I really like the monogram tote! I want one...so simply adorable for anytime! I love it in plum purple