Starting the week with a surprise for you.
The hot saturday sun didn't stop my best girls (Adeline and Angela) and i from taking a drive to Chinatown (yes again). As anticipated, our trip to Chinatown was full of good times ~ with hours of wandering around selecting Chinese New Year lanterns and a few goodies for my little studio. We even managed to soak up some sunshine and some exercise. Here are some photos that tell the story.
Okay, now for the really fun part of this post. I have a pair of that adorable cute mini lanters (on the very first photo) to give away. I couldn't resist and i thought it would be nice to have a pair to share here on my little space. All you need to do is leave a comment below by midnight of 30th January and i'll pick the lucky winner in the next day or so. Good luck!
Have a lovely merry happy sweet week lovely friends.
Sending warm love to you and yours.
Back to the work table i go...
Hi Jacqueline, I just want to tell you that you captured the essence of Chinatown and make this place looks extraordinary and so full of spirit. I'm going to ask you to remove me from the lucky draw though because I want other people to stand a chance to win this, since Chinatown is so near for me and I can always have a grab at these gorgeous lanterns if I want to! =)
Have a great day!
Posted by: Eva Diva | January 26, 2011 at 10:19 AM
Dearest sweet Eva, you are soo sweet and thoughtful! Thanks so much sweet friend! Love to you!
Posted by: Jacqueline | January 26, 2011 at 11:31 AM
Such lovely photographs! I miss living closer to San Francisco. I love going to China Town & all the festivals~ Thanks for taking me with you via photos! Saw your moving, good luck with the transition! Have a wonderful rest of your week!! xo Theresa
Posted by: Theresa | January 26, 2011 at 12:02 PM
I like small stuff! Thanks! Even though my chance of winning is very slim.
Posted by: Glenys | January 26, 2011 at 12:36 PM
Beautiful lanterns Jacqueline! And all of your gorgeous, colorful photos took me back to Chinatown when my hubby and I celebrated our honeymoon. =) Thank you so much for taking me down memory lane! I hope you have a great week sweetie!
lots of love
samos
ps. in the chinese zodiac, i'm a rabbit, how about you?
Posted by: stephanie | January 26, 2011 at 12:38 PM
Dear J-I just adore your pics. They are so cheerful and ...I can feel Chinatown through them:) Guess what...I just LOVE those custard tarts...I used to go to Chinatown just to get them...so good, I want one now! Big hugs to you:)
Posted by: soraya nulliah | January 26, 2011 at 12:48 PM
Dearest stephanie, so glad this post brings back sweet memories for you! Oh my this year your year!! :) How exciting. I'm an Ox. :) Love to you!
Posted by: Jacqueline | January 26, 2011 at 01:23 PM
Oh my sweet soraya, those custard egg tarts are my favorite too!! They are soo yummiee. Have a lovely merry happy day and love to yoU!
Posted by: Jacqueline | January 26, 2011 at 01:24 PM
So beautiful. You always have such vibrant colors in your photos and it makes my day. Love the lanterns. I would love to hang them in my studio. ~ Lori
Posted by: Lori | January 26, 2011 at 11:30 PM
Jacqueline, these photos are absolutely gorgeous. You always wow me with your photography. Thank you for sharing your beauty with the world.
Posted by: Wendy Brightbill | January 27, 2011 at 12:25 AM
Oh, so pretty! Love love love the lanterns! They give me a nostalgic feeling...maybe from my previous lives! Who knows? :)
I'm happy that you have a great time in China Town...I also need to go to Toronto's China Town for some fun!
Have a lovely happy days and lots of love to you! Hugs!! xoxo
Posted by: Afi | January 27, 2011 at 06:22 AM
oh the lanterns and flowers are so very beautiful! What a nice giveaway. Happy almost Thursday!
Posted by: theUngourmet | January 27, 2011 at 11:33 AM
Wow, the pictures are magnificent. You must have had such a great time, enjoying the sites and having a nice day.
I hope your week has been just as wonderful!
Tammy
Posted by: Tammy | January 27, 2011 at 12:28 PM
oh we must be chanelling jac!!! all i can draw at the moment is lanterns :)) xx
Posted by: Jo Wholohan | January 27, 2011 at 02:26 PM
What wonderful pictures Jacqueline! It all looks so much fun and the colours are so cheery at this dull time of year...Thank you for your lovely comment on my blog, I missed you too! I posted today and things should be back to normal a bit more now. Valarie was so lovely and we had a great time together - hopefully you and I could meet in the real world one day too! :D
Posted by: Mousy Brown | January 27, 2011 at 06:48 PM
Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous photos! So very colorful and inspiring!
I'd love to win some beautiful lanterns! What a fun giveaway!
Posted by: anne | January 28, 2011 at 05:08 AM
Seeing all that red really brings on the festive cheer, doesn't it! And we're the entering the weekend before CNY! I hope you have a great one and get to spend some wonderful time with you family.
Posted by: Cookie Cutter | January 28, 2011 at 10:08 AM
All of your photos are so lovely. All that red and pink!
You're so nice to host this giveaway :)
Posted by: lisa h. | January 28, 2011 at 02:05 PM
the lanterns are GOrGEOUS! AS USUAL Jacqueline, you have a eye for beautiful things. And to share it...well just as BEAUTIFUL!
Posted by: robin | January 29, 2011 at 02:32 AM
oh so beautiful lanterns. how lovely! I am crossing my fingers.. xo
happy weekend, hugs bonnierose
Posted by: bonnierose | January 29, 2011 at 04:54 AM
I love your photos, Jacqueline! So festive and fun. Thank you for sharing dear and have a beautiful weekend! xo – g
Posted by: Georgianna | January 29, 2011 at 03:12 PM
Such a beautiful, colourful and festive post!!! I love the decorative lanterns & the yummy tarts! Wishing you a Very Happy Chinese New Year!! Thanks for sharing a lantern with us! Love Wini xo
Posted by: wini | January 29, 2011 at 09:28 PM
Oh, what gorgeous pictures! You really are a talented photographer, Jacqueline. Lovely giveaway, too... :)
Posted by: Helen (Dixon Hill Girl) | January 30, 2011 at 03:57 PM
It was certainly very hot last week and then suddenly it was raining for the past few days; I love the cooling weather.
Wishing you a merry happy lovely week ahead and yes, it's gonna be the Chinese New Year. Wishing you and your family a Happy Chinese New Year.
Posted by: BK | January 30, 2011 at 10:21 PM
Oh this is lush Jaqueline! Happy New Year and belated happy birthday to you :)
Posted by: Glittering Shards - Concetta | January 31, 2011 at 04:35 PM