Simplicity

"There is a certain majesty in simplicity which is far above all the quaintness of wit". Alexander Pope

RITA READE "MAMMABELLARTE"

HOST OF THE VINTAGE MARKETPLACE AT THE OAKS IN RAINBOW, CALIFORNIA
WOODWORKER AND SOLDERING TEACHER.

Aug 20, 2009

Giveaway " Here is your sign"

Just finished few signs today to take to the Los Alamitos Market this Sunday.
Giveaway
I will need your help, I am running out of sign ideas...and also noticed that I am getting to the big triple digit post and we should have a giveaway. So I am thinking, leave me a comment with the word or phrase that you would like to see in one of the sign. On the big 100th post I will have one of my chickens choose three winners and I will send you a sign with the words or phrase that you chose. Start thinking, post this photo on your blog if you would like and the giveaway title is
" Here is your sign!".
Grazie
Rita

P.S You can find each sign on my other blog mercatinomammabellarte
Double chance to win if you post the giveaway on your blog
and extra! shshshsh
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29 comments:

  1. Julie MarieAugust 20, 2009 at 6:43 PM

    Hello Rita... I love your signs... I would adore one that said "Bisous"...I must ask, how will your chickens pick the winners...

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  2. ClaudiaAugust 20, 2009 at 8:07 PM

    Hi Rita!

    I would like one that said "Roses" because I gave away that sign in my giveaway or:

    MHC for Mockingbird Hill Cottage or:

    Mockingbird Hill Cottage!
    I can't decide!
    xo
    Claudia

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  3. JuneAugust 20, 2009 at 8:21 PM

    Hi Rita,
    What a wonderful idea for a giveaway! And what a great idea to have one of your cute little hens pick the winners. I hope they like mine.
    I think Atelier would be my pick. I wish I could be more creative, but I would love one for the room I create in.
    Hugs,
    June

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  4. Tamerie Shriver HallidayAugust 20, 2009 at 9:35 PM

    Great idea for a giveaway. I think I'd like a sign that says, "Creative Genius at Work!" Or "Dream Big." I actually have a small ceramic 'dream big' plaque on the wall in my sewing room, but a nice, wooden sign would be nice, as well!

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  5. SheilaAugust 20, 2009 at 10:17 PM

    Hi Rita! I would love a sign that reads
    " SASSY GIRL" btw Cordelia accepted me to be in the Venue :)

    xo,
    Sheila

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  6. Julie@beingRUBYAugust 21, 2009 at 8:27 AM

    Ciao Rita

    Funny you ask, I just did a post [one before last] on a Manhattan Beach Home and I gave each room a name.. haha You might like some of those as signs

    But for me... the best sign I have ever seen.. and still WANT so much for myself... is one I saw in Piazza Navona in Roma. I probably won't spell this correctly... but i think it was;

    'il Sogno'...

    One day i will find all my travel photos and post the one I have of this sign..

    Have a great weekend. x Julie

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  7. Nice and Easy AntiquesAugust 21, 2009 at 9:33 AM

    Ciao Rita! I just put 2 and 2 together...I met you once at the La Maison sale...Are you going to be there on the Sept. sale? My sister and I got a space for that Friday. We are excited about doing it! Love your signs! My brain is fried right now but if I come up with a cool saying, I'll let you know.I hope you participate next Monday in my other blog activity "Showing Off Monday". In the meantime, have a great weekend!!!
    Ciao bella!

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  8. alohaspiritgrowersAugust 21, 2009 at 9:34 AM

    Hi Rita,
    How about - Plumeria Princess, Rose Queen, or Aloha Girl (for Shraddha)?
    Chocolat et Vin Rouge. a pour mourir! Like my French??
    You go Girl!
    Hugs! Kim

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  9. Tricia SamsalAugust 21, 2009 at 8:22 PM

    Ciao Miss Rita! How about a sign that reads "Vintage Bliss"! So original, huh? I had to think hard on this one! hee hee
    ALso, Vintage Bella, Bella-icious
    Hugs, Tricia

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  10. Barbara JeanAugust 21, 2009 at 9:56 PM

    I love the word "Remember".

    It can mean so many things.
    For me, "Remember I love you" from the Lord.
    Or "Remember' WHat i did for you".


    I have made signs myself, but not nearly as nice as yours.
    I stencil mine, but yours look much crisper and perfect.

    Blessings, and thanks for coming by and inviting me to join in.

    Barbara jean

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  11. AnonymousAugust 22, 2009 at 12:58 PM

    Hi Rita,
    I love youe signs. What about COTTAGE? I love that word it brings thoughts of summer, flowers and just an overall cherry feeling!

    Tomorrow I am putting up a post showing my 3 NEW PILLOW designs. Stop by and say hi if you get a chance!
    Have a great weekend!
    Aimee

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  12. UnknownAugust 22, 2009 at 9:22 PM

    Well, of course mine would have to say "Refuse To Be Average" since that is the phrase that I am currently using on my baner. I love your signs! They are wonderful! Thanks so much for dropping by and visiting with me.
    Denise

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  13. cindy-stitches-n-stuff.blogspot.comAugust 22, 2009 at 9:31 PM

    Rita, I would love to win your sign, my favorit word is Abuelita it means Grandma in Spanish.

    You are such a doll to do this.

    cindy-stitches-n-stuff.blogspot.com

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  14. The Sobbing Settee ...August 24, 2009 at 6:24 AM

    Hi! I think I have to go for 'Whisper Softly' ... can't really explain why but the words have something really soothing about them.

    Greetings from a hot and humid Holland,
    Miranda

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  15. GretchenAugust 24, 2009 at 3:25 PM

    Oh Gosh I have so many ideas for signs....
    Mediocrity is a Sin
    Listen for the Heart
    Chiaro
    Amore
    Qui e ricco di sogno, ha meno bisogno (spelling? )
    If I win any of these will be great! Love the idea!

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  16. GretchenAugust 24, 2009 at 3:26 PM

    Qui e ricco di sogni, ha meno bisogni ( I forgot it is plural ! )

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  17. BellaRusticaAugust 24, 2009 at 8:23 PM

    Ciao bella amica. Guardi alla mia blogsite. Buona fortuna ragazze!

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  18. everyday inspirationsAugust 24, 2009 at 9:21 PM

    Hello Rita!
    Love your site - my father's family is from Sicily so I enjoy your site and BellaRustica's site very much!

    If I won, my sign would read either "Carpe Diem" or "Que Sera Sera" - both are favorites for different reasons.

    Thank you for having this giveaway!
    benedizioni - catherine

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  19. JackieAugust 24, 2009 at 10:25 PM

    Love your blog - I found you through Kim (Bella Rustica) - I would choose A LA FAMILLIA (I probably didn't spell that right) and hang it in my kitchen! (I like it when they say that at the end of Moonstruck).

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  20. Nancy @ Live love laughAugust 25, 2009 at 2:31 PM

    I also found you through Bella Rustica and so glad that I did!
    I love all the ideas that I am reading and Jackie picked mine! A La Famillia (great minds think alike)!
    So,how about Live-Love-Laugh or Love Spoken Here or Gathering Place? Your work is beautiful!
    ~Nancy

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  21. TUTU MonkeyAugust 25, 2009 at 3:31 PM

    What a fun give-a-way...

    hmmm what about

    "just be"

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  22. EmilieAugust 25, 2009 at 6:46 PM

    Hi Rita,
    Thank you for stoppen by by blog I so excited I would love to see one with house numbers to hang outside..so if I win put 519 on mine..lol
    can't wait to see who wins...love all your new charms so fab...Blessings Emilie

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  23. LuLuAugust 26, 2009 at 6:47 AM

    Oh my this is hard! There already have been such wonderful suggestions.
    My wedding ring is engraved with the words:
    Sempre Uniti

    I would love a sign over our bed or on our bedroom door.
    Have a lovely day and your designs are beautiful,
    so happy I found your blog,
    LuLu

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  24. MarieAugust 26, 2009 at 10:05 AM

    Hello sweet Rita - love your signs! Thank you for the chance to win one. I would be overjoyed to have a special sign for my bathroom that says Keep Calm and Carry on. Not original I know, but has personal reasons for me! =)

    Blessings,
    Marie
    http://emmacallsmemama.com

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  25. vintageragzAugust 26, 2009 at 9:12 PM

    Hi Rita -
    I have my 2 girls so how about
    "Dolce Bella" (sweet girl.....I think!)
    Thanks for the chance to win one of your
    beautiful signs.
    Erin

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  26. Maria (also Bia)August 27, 2009 at 8:57 AM

    The phrase (la frase) "La Bella Figura" is near and dear to my heart. My Italian Nonna used that expression all the time, and I have written several times about its multi-layered meanings.

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  27. Maria (also Bia)August 27, 2009 at 8:59 AM

    I really must suggest another one, this one was inscribed on a bracelet my Zio Silvio gave my Zia Paola.

    "Piu di ieri, meno di domani"
    (refers to love...more than yesterday, less than tomorrow)

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  28. AnonymousAugust 27, 2009 at 4:39 PM

    Hi Rita,

    Here are my sign ideas:

    "Sweetwater" - personal meaning for me
    "Besame mucho"
    "Cenim" - Turkish for 'sweetheart"

    Thanks,
    Justine

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  29. SandySeptember 15, 2012 at 6:49 PM

    Hi. I just love love love your signs! I've always liked the saying:

    P.U.S.H.
    (Pray Until Something Happens)

    My kids will even tell me this sometimes when they think I'm a bit frazzled or something is on my mind.

    Thanks!
    Sandy

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"Sweet" it is to hear from you....

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