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The Weekenders Book Launch {with FUN Giveaway!}

May 5, 2016 By Rhoda 196 Comments

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You all are in for a treat today!  We’ve got a fun book launch and fashion and jewelry giveaway happening today, so get ready for some excitement.

My author friend, Mary Kay Andrews and a few others have cooked up a fun promotion in celebration of her brand new 24th book, The Weekenders.  Mary Kay lives here in Atlanta in the historic Avondale Estates and I went down there this week for a photoshoot at her house.

You might remember that I photographed her other historic Avondale Estates home a couple of years ago at Christmas. It’s a gorgeous tour!  This one is beautiful too and when she gets it finished, she’ll let me come back and shoot it as well. Yay!

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It’s very English cottage in style and has such curb appeal.

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Isn’t this a beautiful walkway??  Love her entry at her new home.

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And one tiny shot of the dining room inside, with her wall of blue and white china.  I couldn’t resist a little peek for y’all to see!

OK, now on to the really fun stuff!

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Mary Kay said this house finally has enough bookcases that hold her books and she can now get them out of boxes and on the shelves.  For an author who has written 24 books in 25 years, that’s quite an accomplishment.  How great that she has these built-ins in her new house!  This is just a portion of them.

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Speaking of books, The Weekenders has just been released and hits the stores May 17th, just in time for the summer beach season.  Reading a Mary Kay Andrews novel just reminds me of summer, they are great reads by the pool or lounging on the beach.  Chick lit at its best! I haven’t had the chance to read this one yet, but you can bet I will!

Here’s my affiliate link for Amazon, in case you want to order soon, just in time for a beach trip!

Since this book is all about traveling and beach houses, we thought it would be fun to do a promotion with all of our readers.  I work with Glamour Farms clothing and they sent me and Mary Kay some tunic tops to wear and we thought it would be very fun to have y’all vote on your favorite outfit for Mary Kay to wear.  She’ll be going on her book signing tour very soon and will be on the go for weeks.

Here’s the giveaway info so you know what you’ll win!  ONE LUCKY reader will win the following:

**$50 gift card to Glamour Farms

**The Weekenders Gift Basket:  Including a copy of THE WEEKENDERS and MKA’s fave things, OPI Strawberry Margarita nail polish, DVD of Bridesmaids, Red Currant aromatherapy candle and WEEKENDERS leather luggage tag.

**Lucy’s Inspired prism necklace

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Glamour Farms Outfit #1:

We are both wearing Glamour Farms  (affiliate link) Keep the Faith tunics (royal Blue) and Dark Coral  with our white pants.  Mine is Royal Blue and Mary Kay’s is coral.  Note that I’m wearing a Lucy’s Inspired prism necklace.  You’ll love her jewelry!

A big congrats to Mary Kay for losing 30 lbs.  Doesn’t she look great?!

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Here is an example of 2 of Lucy’s Inspired prism necklaces.  One is brass toned chain and the other is gray suede.  She also makes those really cool leather cuffs and keys are her signature piece.

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Glamour Farms Outfit #2:  Pretty Please Tunic 

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A closer look at Lucy’s Inspired prism necklace.

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Glamour Farms Outfit #3:   English Gardens Top and Navy Leggings

If you want to order from Glamour Farms, use code Rhoda3 for $10 off your order!  Sale clothing excluded!  

To enter this giveaway, all you have to do is vote for your favorite Glamour Farms outfit on our blogs!  Fill out the Rafflecopter widget with your email address, check the box that you are leaving a comment and then…..leave a comment! We’ll choose a random winner in a week!

Stop over to Mary Kay’s blog for her write up on this too. She’s a hoot and you don’t want to miss her post! 

That’s all!  One very fortunate person will win the whole giveaway to enjoy!

Note:  Glamour Farms sponsored this post! 

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  1. Amy says

    May 5, 2016 at 7:59 am

    Love,love, love her books! All the tops look great but #1 is so summery! Gets my vote! Thanks for the chance to win a great give away!

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  2. anne harris says

    May 5, 2016 at 8:01 am

    They are all lovely!! Such pretty colors, and the styles are so flattering! That said, I lean toward number three, that pattern is so pretty!! But then the blue in number one…oh my!!! Have her wear all three!!!!

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  3. Linda says

    May 5, 2016 at 8:01 am

    All the outfits are pretty, but #1 looks so “Southern” and sophisticated! I am a big fan of Mary Kay Andrews’ books!

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  4. Terie says

    May 5, 2016 at 8:06 am

    I love outfit #1 on BOTH of you. Can’t wait to read Mary Kay’s latest book- love her writing ! She looks like such a sweet person and I bet she would make a great friend. Did I notice braces? I too, am rocking braces after the age of 50. Makes for funny moments sometimes!
    Love your blog and your generous spirit!

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  5. Roxanne says

    May 5, 2016 at 8:07 am

    I love outfit #1,especially the coral…adds nice color to her complexion! I’m a huge Mary Kay Andrews fan and have read all her books, so I’m eagerly looking forward to the new release. A wall of blue & white, be still my heart….another reason to love her!

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  6. Jan Siar says

    May 5, 2016 at 8:07 am

    I like all of them. I choose #1 as my favorite.

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  7. Jules says

    May 5, 2016 at 8:10 am

    I like them all but #2 is my favorite!!

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  8. edith says

    May 5, 2016 at 8:16 am

    I like #2

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  9. heidi @ decor & more says

    May 5, 2016 at 8:17 am

    She’s a favorite of mine for sure! I prefer outfit #1 — very breezy and summery! Thanks for hosting, Rhoda!
    xo Heidi

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  10. Bev says

    May 5, 2016 at 8:21 am

    I love Mary Kay , her books are great ! I vote for # 1 but they all are pretty !!! Mary Kay looks fabulous by the way 😉

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  11. Patriaic says

    May 5, 2016 at 8:24 am

    Wow..Beautiful home Mary Kay!!! #2 Looks Great on You..that’s my vote!!
    Have a Great Book Tour!!
    Thank You Rhoda!!

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  12. Julie M. says

    May 5, 2016 at 8:27 am

    Outfit #1 – the coral is very complementary to Mary.
    Very Slimming as well.
    Congrats on weight loss!
    PS I have never read Mary’s books – would like to start!

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  13. Rosie C says

    May 5, 2016 at 8:29 am

    I like #1!

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  14. Sandy says

    May 5, 2016 at 8:29 am

    #1 is my choice. I really like those colors on me.

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  15. Gayle says

    May 5, 2016 at 8:35 am

    #1 is my pick. It looks great on her, and coral is my favorite color

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  16. Marnie says

    May 5, 2016 at 8:37 am

    They are ALL pretty but my favorite is the Pretty Please tunic! It looks comfortable & feminine!

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  17. Carolyn Sands says

    May 5, 2016 at 8:40 am

    Love top #1. Great giveaway!

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  18. Mary Sturgeon says

    May 5, 2016 at 8:40 am

    #2 is my fave!

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  19. Annamarie Weikel says

    May 5, 2016 at 8:40 am

    I lovelovelove the coral top! #1 all the way!

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  20. Carol Posey says

    May 5, 2016 at 8:41 am

    I love all the tops and love Glamour Farms! My vote would be #1. Just beautiful!

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