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!
It’s very English cottage in style and has such curb appeal.
Isn’t this a beautiful walkway?? Love her entry at her new home.
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!
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.
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
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?!
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.
Glamour Farms Outfit #2: Pretty Please Tunic
A closer look at Lucy’s Inspired prism necklace.
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!
Janna Smith says
Outfit #1 is my choice! It looks so bright and cheery! Love her jewelry with this outfit.
Ren says
Love outfit #1! Strawberry Margarita is my favorite summer nail color too. Sometimes I tire of sponsored posts but wanted to let you know how thrilled I was to learn about the Shapeez undergarments you wrote about a while back. It took 4 tries to get the best fit (not perfect, but very good). The Silkee Short has made a huge difference in my appearance in my clothing. So thanks very much!
Rhoda says
HI, Ren, I’m so happy to hear that!!
Patricia Lightner says
This is a great giveaway. Thanks for the chance to win. Both you look great, but my favorite outfit for Mary Kay is #2.
I’m looking forward to checking out her new book. They’re such a pleasure to read.
Bonnie J says
Such pretty oufits! I like #1 the best!
[email protected] says
I choose #1 although she looks fabulous in all of them!
Marcella says
I love the coral outfit #1. All are beautiful
Danna says
Mary Kay looks pretty in all of the outfits, but my favorite is the dark coral tunic paired with the white pants.
Mary S says
I like the bright happy print of # 2.
Cathy J says
Number 2 is my favorite. The colors are beautiful!!
Dorothy Beavers says
My favorite is outfit #2–such a fresh, colorful print for spring. This is a wonderful give-away. Thanks!
Barb says
Outfit #2 is my favorite! Thank you!
Ivy says
Love all the outfits but especially #1. MKA’s books are the best, went to her last book signing in Atlanta and it was such a fun day! Can’t wait to get this book! Just wish she could write them even faster!
blondchick44 says
Love them all but #1 in the coral looks simply wonderful on her!!! Fabulous giveaway!
Cathy R says
I guess I’m the odd one out because I really like #3. I just think it could be worn when a bit of dress up is needed as well as in casual situations.
Ellen Garrard says
Fun giveaway! Love the Pretty Please tunic. Congrats, Mary Kay on the new book and losing 30 pounds! Good for you!!
Lynn B says
#1 is my favorite. Love the solid color tops.
Anita says
My vote is #2! I am a huge MKA fan…can’t wait to read this book!
Sherry says
You look great in them all but I really like number 1!
Sherri F. says
Love #1! Great giveaway Rhoda and love all her books.
Julia says
I love outfit #1 and I love Mary Kay’s books! They’re my go-to vacation reads!