Wednesday, January 5, 2011

Visual Vamp Gives Back: The Yellow Foo Dog

via The Bohemian Luxe Life


This year has been an embarrassment of riches. So many good things have come to Alberto and me, many of them given to us by bloggers and readers.

Yellow Foo dog Candles HERE


I make no secret of not being a Spring decor chick. I have been collecting decorative things for many many years. At this point in life I start to think about who I would leave most of this stuff to. None of it is really valuable money wise, but perhaps meaningful to kindred spirits. None of the family seems much interested in the quirky accumulations of this old vamp, so I have decided to give it away to you my fellow visual vamps, scamps, decor demons, and cohorts.

All you have to do is leave me a comment. I'll randomly pick one, and send you this week's give-back, a yellow Foo dog. My Foo dog is in the English style, a lovely little porcelain. It's a mama Foo holding a basket of her pups in her mouth. It's not terribly valuable, but it is sweet.
If you win, I will also pay the shipping.


Visual Vamp yellow Foo dog holding a basket of Foo puppies


I will do a Visual Vamp Gives Back every week, so check back regularly.

And thank you all for a fabulous year.

19 comments:

Ms. Smart said...

good to hear that bounce back in your tango step.

pve design said...

Lovely, really lovely to know that one of your treasures will be given-away! I know that from giving a little, so much comes back. Your actions speak voumes about you and your kind heart.
pve

The Gimlet Eye said...

Happy New Year!!

friendandfaux said...

What a delightful little creature, I'm sure it will find a loving new home.
And it is so good to know that Alberto is doing so much better. May your 2011 peaceful and calm.

Carol said...

What a lovely gesture. I've enjoyed your blog so much and I'm glad Alberto is doing so well. The best to both of you in 2011. Keep dancing!

Vickie H. said...

So precious! Would LOVE to win this little pup! Thanks for hosting such a sweet giveaway! So glad Alberto is doing well! Happy New Year to you both!

Sabina said...

If the mother is a Foo does that make the babies Foofies? A lovely idea V. XO

Sixties60style said...

I love your blog and what a fabulous idea to have the giveaway. I am in my early 60's and a collector. Although I try to tweak I have some things I just can't get rid of or even give to my sons. (They can't use any of it) So now I'm thinking, yes, a giveaway, what could be better. Thanks for the tip!

Hill House Ramblings said...

Aw, this is so great Valorie. What a lovely giveaway. I've got a thing for foos...and yours is wonderful and so unique. I don't think I've ever seen a maternal foo. How unusual. I love it!

Happy 2011!

H.H.

Bonnie said...

That foo dog is the sweetest! I came to your blog through another blog holding an auction on your behalf (I won!). Aren't these bloggers just the best?

Janette said...

I really enjoy your blog and read every entry. My daughter and I have started a new blog and would like to invite you to stop by. www.the2seasons.com

*Chic Provence* said...

Hi dear Valorie! a very sweet idea and foo dog mama!

Happy 2011 and all good things to you and Albert this year.

love Kit

Irene said...

Happy New Year to you and Alberto, hopefully this year will find you dancing up a storm. You are a very generous lady.

Vanessa Kiki Johanning said...

these are Lovely!! (as You) REally liked the holiday table and movie too! Happy new year!!

~Vanessa
RhinestoneContessa.com

Kimberly said...

You are so very generous!! This Foo dog looks an awful lot like my bulldog, Ettoufee', and would be right at home as I decorate for the New Year, Chinese New Year that is.... The year of the Rabbit!!!! I am so happy y'all are back in the swing, and hope the new year brings new health and hope!!!! Thank you for your constant inspiration!!! Xxxx kim

Reyna said...

What a wonderful idea, Valorie! I feel like I should do that as well, a little bit of winter cleaning around my house that may find a loving home :)

Cheers!

Reyna

Cyn said...

What a wonderful and generous thing to do...My office is yellow and blue and I would love it on my shelves. Happy New Year!

my favorite and my best- MFAMB to you said...

i think it's precious and i don't even LIKE foo dogs.
but i like you. so i would be honored to have anything you are giving away.

Mary Ann said...

Found your blog thru another blog. Lived In NOLA many years ago. Love it! The foo dog is adorable would love to win.