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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. Laura J says

    May 5, 2016 at 8:41 am

    Love #3!!

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  2. C. K. DiBaggio says

    May 5, 2016 at 8:43 am

    I think she looks wonderful in all three outfits. But, my favorite is #3. I think it is sophisticated and would look great with a white denim jacket.

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  3. Sheila Hill says

    May 5, 2016 at 8:46 am

    I pick outfit #1-white pants with a solid color top just say “classic summer outfit” for me. You and Mary Kay look lovely and ready for anything the day might require.

    I don’t remember how I came to read Mary Kay’s books – just know that I have been ever since I finished the first one. She entertains me and transports me away from the daily grind.

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  4. Lynn says

    May 5, 2016 at 8:48 am

    I like number 3. Great giveaway.

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  5. Cheri Geer says

    May 5, 2016 at 8:48 am

    I love the first outfit on Mary Kay…it screams Summer and the coral color is such a good color for her.

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  6. Bunny says

    May 5, 2016 at 8:51 am

    I love outfit #2 on her.

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  7. Phyllis says

    May 5, 2016 at 8:52 am

    Great giveaway! Love ready Mary Kay’s books. I like outfit # 1 on Mary Kay, but I am voting for # 2 because it’s fun and colorful and that would be the one I would like.

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  8. Melanie Thrasher says

    May 5, 2016 at 8:54 am

    I choose the keep the faith tunic! It looks great on both of you!

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  9. Lisa Sparkman says

    May 5, 2016 at 8:55 am

    She looks great in all three outfits. My fav is outfit #1. Congrats on her weight loss. It’s not an easy journey, but well worth it.

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  10. tara h says

    May 5, 2016 at 9:00 am

    #3 is my choice.

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  11. Donna P. says

    May 5, 2016 at 9:04 am

    You both look great and I love all of her outfits. My fave is #1. So summery and great for a book signing!

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  12. Myra Hargrave says

    May 5, 2016 at 9:06 am

    I love them all, but #2 is my favorite!

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  13. Jenna King says

    May 5, 2016 at 9:06 am

    I like her look #1, the coral brightens her complexion and with the chunky turquoise necklace, the look is a winner! Mary Kay is rocking the black tights in photo 3! Congrats on the weightloss and write a book on that as we all need help!

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  14. Linda Dodds says

    May 5, 2016 at 9:07 am

    I vote for number 1! I love your blog and Mary Kay Andrews books!

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  15. Jennifer says

    May 5, 2016 at 9:10 am

    Love the necklace! I’m looking for a fun summer read! I’ve read a couple of her books already.

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  16. Mary Ann Bassett says

    May 5, 2016 at 9:12 am

    Outfit #1 is my favorite, but would be happy with any of them. Love Mary Kay Andrews’ books!

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  17. shar y says

    May 5, 2016 at 9:13 am

    I like all of them but would first choose the blue one in #1!

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  18. Connie says

    May 5, 2016 at 9:13 am

    She is lovely in all of her outfits but my favorite is #2. I would be thrilled to win this great gift. I look forward to your blog updates and enjoy your comments.

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  19. Deborah says

    May 5, 2016 at 9:14 am

    Love #1. The coral & turquoise combo is so summery!

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  20. Lynn Furr says

    May 5, 2016 at 9:15 am

    I would have to pick outfit #2 as my favorite although they are all beautiful.
    Thanks for the chance to win!

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