Ladies! I think a Friday afternoon deserves a celebration. We’ve almost made it through the entire work week! Woo hoo! We can see the light at the end of the tunnel. This is always the hardest part of the giveaway because we’d love to gift all 3,911 of you, but alas, we cannot, which I guess is what makes a giveaway so fun. With that said, join me in celebrating our SIX beloved winners for this fabulous giveaway. Believe me when I say we here at the office are coveting each of the gifts and almost threw a fit when we realized we couldn’t enter the giveaway ourselves. We love fun stuff like this just as much as you do!
So, without further ado, congratulations to…
Grand Prize Winner: Cara Koski
Second Prize Winner: Ansley DuRant
Gift number 3: Victoria Gelberg
Gift number 4: Kim Tipton
Gift number 5: Anne Dailey
Gift number 6: Leslie Wood
If y’all would please email me (Lindsee) at [email protected] with your mailing address we willl get these prizes to you ASAP. We love y’all so very, very much. Thanks for playing along. Hope you each have a beautiful, fall weekend!
DEAR SIESTAS! THE MERE THOUGHT OF YOU IS MAKING ME GO ALL-CAPSY.
It has been FOREVER and then some but I have been thinking about you. I know I haven’t been in this here blog-space much recently but I can assure you that I’m still at LPM. My days are full since I’m working and going to school part-time. AGAIN. Yes, again. Somehow even when I vow to walk away for good, I end up right back in the classroom in some capacity. This time around I’m working slowly on a M.A. in Biblical Languages at Houston Baptist University. When I’m not researching something for a project at LPM, I’m taking a Greek class in the Septuagint and a Hebrew readings class in the Joseph narrative. Oh, and how could I forget to mention Winston Jeffrey Fitzpatrick?! A little over a year ago Colin brought home a baby rottweiler and our life has never been the same since (even when I desperately want it to be!). Winnie is SO, SO bad but we love him madly.
Here is W posing in my dining room. Or demanding a filet mignon cooked over medium, I’m not really sure.
Here he is again furious about having to wear his birthday hat:
But really, enough about us.
I want to talk about YOU and a fall giveaway we are doing because we love you and appreciate you.
Now, I should mention at this point that if you are one of those people who is SO OVER all the talk about pumpkin-flavored anything, then you will want to run for your life.
RUN FOR YOUR LIFE.
Do I have a faithful fall remnant?
This weekend we had our first legit “cold-front” here in Houston. It was even down in the forties one night. Glory be! The crisp cold air in my lungs got to me in the best way possible and, of all things, I wanted to cook. There’s just something about fall that always brings me back to the kitchen. Nothing better than listening to a little Norah Jones or The Civil Wars with the windows cracked open, cool breeze dancing through the house, while a chili or stew simmers on the stove. I thought just maybe fall might do the same for some of you so the grand prize winner will get a red Le Creuset signature round dutch oven (red not orange like the one on the box).
I love it passionately and do not want to let it go. I even enjoy posing with the beloved dutch oven:
The second prize to be claimed is a $100 gift card to Pottery Barn because, let’s be honest, Pottery Barn during the fall season is heaven on earth:
Gift number 3 includes an amazing decorative pillow, fall flower arrangement, and Hill Country Home candle.
Gift number 4 includes a fun little clutch from Anthro, a scarf, several pairs of boot socks, and some gorgeous MAC makeup in fallish colors.
Here is Lindsee modeling the scarf. Love her and she can work a scarf better than anyone I know:
This MAC stuff is tough to photograph but fantastic (includes three eye shadow kits and two lipsticks in shades of Russian Red and Viva Glam III).
Gift number 5 has a bunch of fun stuff: Cook’s Illustrated Fall Entertaining magazine, kitchen towels, mulling spices, Hill Country Home candle (again this is one of my faves!), autumn cupcake decorating set, beautiful engraved silver dish, Trader Joe’s Pumpkin bread mix, and more.
Gift number 6 comes with a fun autumn welcome mat, potpourri, decorative kitchen towel, and my favorite ever mulled apple cider candle. DIVINE.
Here is Mom sorting out all the gifts. Isn’t she cute?
So dear friend, for a chance to win one of the six prizes, please leave a comment with your first and last name and tell us something you love about fall.
We love you so much,
Melissa
(Lindsee not pictured here ONLY because she was out of the office when we snapped this photo)
Fall to me is all things home. Something about it brings back sweet memories of my parents and sweet memories of when my twenty something year old boys were little and didn’t live eleventy billion miles away. Plus as the time changes, I can get away with putting my flannel pajamas on as soon as I walk in the door from work! Debbie Smith
I absolutely love the fall trees and all the gorgeous colors….growing up in the Northwest (Washington State)where trees are bountiful, and living in southern California for over 30 years I have to go on a hunt to find fall trees. Alas, there is a street nearby with a row of autumn trees in all their glory…amazingly beautiful!! blessings, Pam in San Diego
Fall is by far my favorite season! I love the colors, the clothes and all the decorations. However, my all time favorite thing about fall is the food! I love love love fall food! Pumpkin spice everything.. It’s so wonderful. 🙂
I LOVE LOVE the trees with their beautiful fall colors!
What fun prizes!
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Leaves — I love the glorious colors of leaves on the trees, and then the noisy crunch and distinctive smell of faded leaves on the ground. God provides us with a beautiful playground all year around!
I love the change in the weather, sometimes we are afraid of change but in my 51 years on this earth, I am thankful for “changes in my seasons” because that is when I see God’s hand and his heart in my life. Love all of you to the moon and back.
I love Fall because it reminds me of the richness of my life. Warm, beautiful colors, soul comforting soups, Starbucks lattes, the scent of pumpkin and apples laced throughout my home, and cozy blankets. Lets not forget college football! All of these provide such comfort and happiness, and I can’t help but reflect on how blessed I truly am.
The slow down from summer… gardening, guests, etc. I also love the smell of rain with the fall leaves colors… we went for over 80 days without rain. Soon the snow will come so I relish this year’s beautiful fall.
Hannah Simon
I live in Southwest Ohio and the fall here is absolutely stunning! The colors are just, perfect.
I love the Fall because of the crispness in the air, football, and marching band season for my son and his awesome High School Band. (my husband and I are part of the Pit Crew that hauls the equipment on and off the field!) Fall reminds me of my childhood in Pennsylvania, the beautiful colors of the trees on the mountain, apples and apple cider, and marching in MY high school band. The crispness in the air and the clear blue skies make me more aware of God’s infinite grace – that after the oppressiveness of the summer heat, relief is coming and it is GOOD!
I love fall because of football. We cheer and yell for our team and have a big time. Also, I love fall because my youngest son was born durning this season, on Oct. 31. He turned 21 yesterday. Thanks for this fun give away.
Nine years ago I ‘retired’ from teaching to stay home full-time with my first baby. However, I still look at life from a school year calendar & fall always represents new beginnings for me… new goals, new organization, new office supplies (who doesn’t love a freshly sharpened Ticonderoga #2 pencil?!), perhaps even new sweaters & boots??
P.S. I would be remiss if I didn’t mention Starbucks’ Salted Caramel Mocha as a fall favorite. Yummy!
I love Beth’s Christ-centered studies and enjoy reading the blog. Growing up in Asia, I never knew any other season except hot & humid Summer. When I landed in N.Y in late October, the first smell I remember was Autumn; to this day, I so enjoy that scent…the crisp & cool scent which not only reminds me of the variety and beauty our God created in nature. It’s also a fun season to start the fireplace and make those soups and chilies.
I love fall because of the changing colors, wonderful holidays and memories that come with it!
I love the cooler temperatures and beautiful colors in the leaves. Stews and chilis in the crockpot and snuggling underneath covers.
Too many things to name just one! All of my senses are awakened in the fall ….. the FEEL of flannel sheets and oversized hoodies; the TASTE of comfort foods like soup, pumpkin bread, spiced tea, and chili; the SMELL of crisp air, dry leaves, and chimney smoke; the SIGHT of colors that only Almighty God could dream up; and the SOUND of loved ones gathered close and ready to snuggle. I am Over the Moon for Fall.
Fall has never meant much to me because in the South it’s almost nonexistent, and I’ve always been a very cold natured person. However, now I have two reasons to enjoy fall: 1) I’ve hit menopause and my internal heater has finally come on. Lol and 2) It’s signifies the time of year my daughter received her second chance at life. 2 years ago in October she received the precious gift of a new set of lungs! Praise You, Heavenly Father for Your never-ending precious gifts! Hope you guys have an amazing fall at lproof!
I’m not commenting to win, just so you know. I don’t even want to win, I have everything I need and want, haha!!
But I just had to say, I LOVE your fall items and I love that you guys so this!!! So sweet of you guys!!! What a blessing to see your pictures of all your gifts (and your funny dog!!) and I just wanted to say how special I think this giveaway is. To minister to ladies like this is the sweetest!!! Blessings!!!
I’ve always loved fall because growing up in Austin, Texas, it was never guaranteed from one year to the next.
Some years it just didn’t happen, and i’d buckle down and wait for the next window of opportunity… next… year…
I’ve always imagined how people with all four seasons must be living life to the fullest! 🙂 It’s still my dream to live somewhere with a real fall & winter.
Ahhh, Fall has always blessed me through the colors God has painted on the earth! Most of all He gave my husband and I three beautiful daughters all born in the fall. October 24, October 25, and November 1. And they all love Him. Now that they are adults…..girls weekend every Fall is some fun time!
I LOVE the fall colors of upstate NY! It’s the season I thank God continually for eyes to see the beauty, love you Melissa, Beth and LPM staff!
I love the fall because it brings back a favorite memory of going to a wonderful little three room school in first and second grades, 55 years ago! Yes, 55 is correct:-) Such a happy memory of smelling those new crayons, new workbooks, learning new words, reading for myself and not having to have someone read to me. And, the above reasons are only a few of why I love the fall!
I LOVE, LOVE Fall for several reasons! My Wednesday Women Bible Study Semester Kick Offs, Foliage, Pumpkins, Walks, and a season that reminds us all to be thankful ~~ for ALL things in Christ Jesus ~~~
I love everything about fall!!! Just saying.
Fall represents a winding down of summer and gear up for Christmas!! Here in Virginia we are blessed to experience each of the 4 season in God’s full glory. It’s simply gorgeous the red, gold and yellow trees against a blue sky. The Lord’s art work. Praises and thank you.
The question is what DON’T I love about fall? The best part, however, is when boots come back into my life! Happy November!
I love a fire in the fireplace and seeing your breath in the cold air outside!
I love pumpkin patches, craft shows, cool weather, boots, pumpkin food of any kind, fall vacations, and the fall candles.
I LOVE Fall, it’s my favorite time of the year. The crisp, cool weather. I live in South Ga so the smell of fresh dug peanuts fill the air. Cotton fields look like snow (we call it GA Snow). The beauty of the changing leaves display the imagination and wonder of God our Creator. Snuggling on the couch under blankets and reading the Word. It’s just all so wonderful!!!
I love fall because its the prologue to the holidays spent with friends and family. . My Daddy was a farmer, and I rarely saw him during this time of harvest. He left home early and came home late. I have warm memories of saving him a dinner plate in the oven, hearing his truck pull in and sneaking in to see him even though I was supposed to be in bed. He’d let my sisters and I play in the cotton trailer when it was full from a long day of picking. He passed away in October nine years ago. Fall became difficult for a few years, but The Lord has graciously and generously restored my love for this season. I know Daddy’s view of the cotton fields is much better now!
warm blankets, burning leaves, s’mores, hot tea and cuddles with my man and my littles 🙂
I moved from the Los Angeles area to NW Wisconsin eight years ago. It is so great to experience four seasons, but my favorite is fall. I love seeing the leaves change colors – we get GREAT colors here. God is amazing!
I love Fall! Going to Clemson football games, where my son is on the team, tailgating, the beautiful fall leaves, pumpkin spice anything, and enjoying God’s creation and the cool, brisk weather after a long, hot summer. Sandra Mauldin
Without a doubt, Fall is my FAVORITE time of year! Reminds me of my childhood, the leaves turning, days getting shorter, the weather turning cooler and Mom making homemade donuts and hot apple cider–and of course my birthday on the cusp of the holiday season (near Thanksgiving)!
Ever since I was a child, I’ve been in love with Fall and the way God dressed the trees in His GLORY!! One afternoon (when I was in 4th grade) my girlfriend and I made/drew out our wedding invitations (as it’s a girls’ dream to be the princess in white). While I had projected that I’d get married at 24 (and the date of 10-18-84), the Lord saw fit to allow me to have my forever dreamed of Fall wedding . . . it just was 20 years later–on 10-16-09! My sister wore burgundy–my favorite color of Fall, and I CHERISH our wedding video to rehearse that magical day when I got to be the bride and marry the love of my life!
I love fall because the lethargy of summer gives way to the alive feeling of cool, crisp autumn air!
What a great chance to win some beautiful gifts!! I love the coziness of fall – the chill in the air, the leaves turning beautiful colors (here in IN) 🙂 and cuddling under blankets with my family.
I LOVE Fall! I love the cooler temps (although they come and go here in N. TX), the smells of wet leaves as they pile up on the ground, the sounds of the bands from the nearby high school football field on Friday nights and Thanksgiving! I’m thankful to God that this time of year makes more people stop and think about all of the good things in life and to praise God.
Vicki Parker
What do I love most about fall? I absolutely love it to pieces. My house becomes like a homey little inn and the candle scents for this time of year are my favorite. Especially pumpkin. Hee! Hee! The fall is when my husband leaves for his big kill. He is an avid hunter and I totally encourage him to go! go! go! Now I don’t want you to get the wrong idea. I absolutely love him but what I enjoy is my QUIET time. I’m usually in Bible Study this time of the year and I adore my quite time with burning a candle and digging in God’s word. It’s my absolute treasure! I’m just dang thankful for fall!
I love Fall because its such a wonderful reminder that God is in control of all things. Seeing his majesty through the color of the trees and the change in weather, is incredible. May we never forget what an awesome God we serve! Thank you all for this blog! (And the encouragement and humor that comes with it!)
Fall means Saturday morning visitors in the form of 3 children crawling into bed with me just to cuddle and warm up. Those extra 15 minutes of rest and all the kids wiggling to get as close as possible are what makes fall the best season 🙂
I love the colors, the crunch of the leaves under my feet, raking leaves into piles for children to jump in; repeat raking, repeat jumping.
Hay rides and bonfires with friends and families singing songs and praising our Lord.
Oh yeah one other thing: FOOTBALL, playing, watching, cheering.
This fall has been very sad as my 17 year old cat died. She was buried in the midst of trees decorated with leafs of beautiful colors. Which brings me back to the colors.
I love Fall because I can finally stop sweating!! I just love the cooler weather, and it getting colder every week! And I love the smell of fires in the fireplace 🙂
-Anita
I love everything about fall…the leaves changing color and then falling in the yard, the desire to bake bread and cookies, and looking forward to thanksgiving turkey.
Thinking of you recently and wondering “where is Melissa?” So good to hear from you! I love watching the mountains in the fall. My daughter would say “PUMPKIN” anything. Sarah Grisham
Alisha, Milford, DE
I love the cool air and of course the color of the fall leaves. Add a cup of coffee and we are finishes!
Love you guys, thanks for doing what you do!
I love fall because it brings with it pumpkins, mums and family gatherings. My husband loves fall because it brings football. Come on Superbowl!!
Fall is my favorite time of year because of the colors and crisp cool air. We were married in Oct and I love celebrating with my husband of 41 yrs. Also love the flavors of fall, apples, pumpkins, cider….
My favorite thing about fall is….PUMPKIN! Pumpkin Pie, Pumpkin Scones, Pumpkin Pancakes, Pumpkin Muffins, Pumpkin Bread, Pumpkin Ravioli, Pumpkin Spice Lattes, Pumpkin Butter, Pumpkin Waffles, Pumpkin English Muffines, Pumpkin Cookies, Pumpkin Pop-Tarts, McD’s Pumpkin Pies, Pumpkin Bars….I’ve got more! 🙂
I love fall because I get to do fun arts and crafts with the kids I work with who have special needs. Lots of orange paint on my hands by the end of the day:) Kristin V.
I love the bright autumn colors & the cooler evenings, perfect for snuggling under a throw with a hot cuppa tea!