Monday, January 21, 2013

Great Mikasa Giveaway!!

Hi everyone! I am so excited to once again be partnering with the wonderful folks at Mikasa and Lifetime Brands to offer this fabulous giveaway! 
A lucky winner will be receiving 6 four-piece place settings of Mikasa "Modernist Black" bone china! Isn't it lovely? You know how I love square plates. Although this is a very modern pattern, I chose to show it a little different light so you can see how versatile it is. 


The obvious choice for linens would be black or white, but I went a different route and chose hot pink. Really...hot pink. 



These are so delicate and beautiful. Also included is a standard size soup bowl. 


I love these mugs because they are just the right size and so much easier to use than a cup and saucer. 



For my setting, the box is filled with fresh cedar, white pine and pine cones because, after all, it is still winter. I like to bring in whatever is green outside.






I made a runner and napkins out of this vintage Chinese silk. One of my dad's relatives brought this silk from China when she lived there in the late 1940s. I think it makes a really festive but elegant and modern table. I used square rattan chargers for a natural element and Mikasa "Italian Countryside" flatware. The crystal is Durand Cristal D'Arques "Longchamp." 



To be entered in the giveaway there are several options:

1. Follow Far Above Rubies on blogger for one entry. 

2. "Like" Mikasa on Facebook for one entry. 

3. "Like" Far Above Rubies on Facebook for one entry.

4. Blog about the giveaway, or post it on your sidebar or facebook page for one entry.

You can have up to four entries!

Please stop back by HERE and let me which of the above things you have done so I can enter you in the drawing. You can leave one comment letting me know which of the above you do. The deadline for entries is Friday, January 28 at midnight EST so don't wait!

Even though I have many international followers, I have to limit the giveaway to Canada and USA.

This is such beautiful dinnerware and you cannot get better quality than bone china. All the best to everyone who enters:-)

Anita

I'll be linking up to:

Tabletop Tuesday
Wow Us Wednesday 
Tablescape Thursday




A winner will be selected randomly from all the entrants. 
The Mikasa Modernist Black was provided by Lifetime Brands, and the opinions expressed here are entirely my own. 

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45 comments:

  1. Shabby Brocante, KarenJanuary 21, 2013 at 11:24 AM

    Yay! You always have the best giveaways! I have done all the above. I am posting about the giveaway on my Facebook page! Crossing my fingers! Love these dishes and the shape!
    kAREN

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  2. UnknownJanuary 21, 2013 at 11:31 AM

    Liked Mikasa on FB, liked Far Above Rubies on FB and posted about giveaway on my FB page.

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  3. debJanuary 21, 2013 at 11:32 AM

    I'm a follower - thanks for the opportunity...

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  4. AudreyJanuary 21, 2013 at 11:32 AM

    Anita, I was already following you via GFC, Linky and Facebook. I went ahead and followed Mikasa on Facebook and I announced your giveaway on my Facebook. So I get 4 entries, yay! If you need my details (name and such) just let me know. Thanks for hosting and have a great day!

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  5. UnknownJanuary 21, 2013 at 11:33 AM

    Liked Mikassa and Far Above Rubies on FB plus posted giveaway on FB page.

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  6. DeannaJanuary 21, 2013 at 11:47 AM

    Dear Anita, You have shared the beauty of these beautiful dishes in a fine way. Absolutely lovely dishes.
    I am one of your faithful followers and this is the way I will give it a try to be the winner of this fantastic give away!!!
    Blessings,
    d

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  7. Pinky at Designs by PinkyJanuary 21, 2013 at 12:00 PM

    I love how you have showcased these beautiful dishes! I follow you for sure!!!

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  8. Pinky at Designs by PinkyJanuary 21, 2013 at 12:00 PM

    I like Mikasa on FB, have for quite awhile:)

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  9. Pinky at Designs by PinkyJanuary 21, 2013 at 12:00 PM

    I also have liked Far Above Rubies on FB!!!

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  10. Pinky at Designs by PinkyJanuary 21, 2013 at 12:01 PM

    I posted this on Facebook for ya!!!

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  11. Emelia DiCarloJanuary 21, 2013 at 12:11 PM

    Hi Anita, sorry about I Pad story feel really bad....Thanks for Mikassa give away. I already liked the suggestions. I will post on my FB Wall. I love how you made the dinner service look fresh yet traditional. The hot berry pink silk is gorgeous!What a great idea so you may use and cherish it.The china is very modern but elegant and graceful.Praying for you always and with overflowing creek waters. Hugs.

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  12. lynn cockrellJanuary 21, 2013 at 12:12 PM


    I commented earlier but am not certain if it was published as I don't see it. I was just saying that you really did show how versatile most any set of china can be. You did a beautiful job! Also, I noticed the crystal immediately because I purchased the exact many years ago and I still love it today.

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  13. UnknownJanuary 21, 2013 at 12:14 PM

    Yay! I liked Mikasa and your post (already liked your page) on Facebook...shared your giveaway on my Facebook page and following your blog AND Pinterest!!!!

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  14. GraceJanuary 21, 2013 at 12:15 PM

    I liked Mikasa on facebook. I always follow your blog, love it!!! Ifollow you on Pinterest as well.

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  15. UnknownJanuary 21, 2013 at 12:16 PM

    Yay! I have Liked Mikasa and your giveaway post on Facebook (had already liked your page), shared/posted your giveaway on my Facebook page and am following your blog AND Pinterest!

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  16. CtpfotJanuary 21, 2013 at 12:31 PM

    Following Far Above Rubies with GFC (username:Ct Pfotenhauer)

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  17. Chubby ChiequeJanuary 21, 2013 at 12:39 PM

    I absolutely drool you dining area. Everything is adorable.

    Love your centerpiece. Simply but with an elegant touch.

    I guess, international bloggers can't enter your giveaway. That's sad.

    Thank you for sharing.

    Greetings from a freezing Stockholm,
    /CC girl

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  18. CtpfotJanuary 21, 2013 at 12:41 PM

    I liked Far Above Rubies on FB!

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  19. Tammy at Tammy Loves DishesJanuary 21, 2013 at 1:29 PM

    I love how you have highlighted these dishes with the hot pink. That is just the perfect pop of color! Now following your FAR FB page (and have been following your other page). So sorry to read of your iPad mishap. Hang in there as God will provide.

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  20. Barbara F.January 21, 2013 at 1:55 PM

    Oh Anita, I just love my Italian Countryside holiday salad plates. I hope to build on the collection with more IC! Love that pattern. Your dining room looks so beautiful, your centerpiece, the chandy the way it is decorated. You have such a knack. And a special knack because it is drop dead gorgeous yet warm and welcoming. I love the shadows on your floor, they look like angels to me! Keep warm. xo (Please don't count me in this time ;O)

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  21. Yvonne @ StoneGableJanuary 21, 2013 at 2:46 PM

    Anita, this is such a beautifully set table. How fun that you are hosting a Mikasa giveaway! I LOVE everything they do!!!!
    Please count me in!!!
    I am a follower and like Mikasa on FB.
    Thanks so much! Crossing my fingers!

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  22. Shenita @ Embellishments by SLRJanuary 21, 2013 at 3:10 PM

    What a great giveaway, Anita! This pattern is gorgeous! I am a very happy follower!!

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  23. Shenita @ Embellishments by SLRJanuary 21, 2013 at 3:10 PM

    I also 'Like' Mikasa on Facebook!

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  24. Shenita @ Embellishments by SLRJanuary 21, 2013 at 3:11 PM

    And I 'Like' you on Facebook, too! Thanks for the chance to win!

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  25. DianeJanuary 21, 2013 at 3:37 PM

    Lovely giveaway Anita. I of course am a faithful follower. I also put your giveaway on my blog. And because we both have the same box, I think those dishes would look quite lovely with in on my table! I will keep my fingers crossed!! Diane

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  26. SheliaJanuary 21, 2013 at 4:00 PM

    Hi Anita! Oh, my! Thees are lovely dishes and I love your tablesetting with them. Okay, I'm a long time follower of your blog, I've like Mikasa for some time now and I've just like your page on Facebook (I didn't know you had one).
    Poke my tiny name in the pot and thank you for the opportunity to win.
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  27. Suburban prepJanuary 21, 2013 at 5:13 PM

    You have set forth such a beautiful table with these gorgeous dishes.
    They are just lovely.
    I am a new follower via GFC blogger.

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  28. Michelle ChandlerJanuary 21, 2013 at 5:57 PM

    Hi again Anita! Love your giveaways! I "like" Far Above Rubies and Mikasa and am sharing the giveaway on my Facebook page!

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  29. LuAnnJanuary 21, 2013 at 9:42 PM

    What a beautiful table setting. I follow your blog and your FB page and have liked Mikasa there, too. Thanks for a chance to win this great giveaway.

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  30. UnknownJanuary 21, 2013 at 10:45 PM

    I Like you and Mikasa on Facebook. These are beautiful. I have never had anything this nice. Thank you for the chance! :)

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  31. DebbieJanuary 22, 2013 at 6:07 AM

    It's a beautiful pattern, and as usual you made it yet more beautiful. It almost has a modern flair to it, but in your beautiful place it looks warm and homey. I never get tired of looking at that table in that room.

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  32. BarbieJanuary 22, 2013 at 2:47 PM

    Beautiful dinnerware. I love Mikasa, and love how you displayed it. I have been reading your wonderful blog and liked you on Facebook. Keep up the great work!

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  33. tuieJanuary 22, 2013 at 6:49 PM

    Like it on facebook and like Mikasa. I have Italian Countryside and would love to have some square plates.

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  34. nayjfJanuary 22, 2013 at 10:28 PM

    This is so lovely. You have done a beautiful job here. Thank you for the giveaway. I follow your page and that of Mikasa on Facebook as Antane A....

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  35. Linda January 23, 2013 at 5:30 AM

    Anita, please count me in!! What a gracious giveaway. Beautiful giveaway!!

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  36. Creations By CindyJanuary 23, 2013 at 1:33 PM

    Love me some Mikasa! Hugs and blessings, Cindy

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  37. dgmillsJanuary 24, 2013 at 7:01 PM

    I love the black and white dishes. My neighbor just made me a black and white toile runner that would nice with these dishes. I liked both Mikasa and Far Above Rubies on Facebook and I am a longtime Follower of yours. It is fun to see what is going on right there in WNC.

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  38. CAROLDEEJanuary 26, 2013 at 8:20 AM

    I'm following you at blogger I already follow you at FB..I love the idea of dressing up a simple design and making it uniquely your own. Thanks for the giveaway..neat idea.. :-)

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  39. SusanJanuary 26, 2013 at 8:25 AM

    Hey, Anita!! I love the dishes and your tablescape with them is beautiful!! I have:
    1. Been a Follower of Far Above Rubies for a few years
    2. Liked Far Above Rubies on fb for a long time
    3. Liked Mikasa on fb for a couple of years.
    Good Luck to everyone,though I sure would love to win the dishes. Have a blessed day!

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  40. kathyJanuary 26, 2013 at 8:25 AM

    Following you is such a treat! I love the loely table setting! What fun it would be to have!

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  41. kathyJanuary 26, 2013 at 8:28 AM

    What a treat it is to follow you! Lovely place setting...!!!

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  42. UnknownJanuary 26, 2013 at 11:27 AM

    I 'liked' Mikasa and Far Above Rubies on facebook! Love this blog!!

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  43. UnknownJanuary 26, 2013 at 11:27 AM

    Love the dishes!!! I 'liked' Mikasa and Far Above Rubies on facebook!

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  44. PeggyJanuary 27, 2013 at 5:55 AM

    Square dishes are so much fun! I liked mikasa. Please enter me in your giveaway...and thank you for the great blog. Peggy from pa

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  45. RebeccaJanuary 27, 2013 at 2:23 PM

    I have "liked" you again on Facebook, "liked" Mikasa, and been a follower for quite awhile. Don't have a blog. So "three things"? Love dishes, period. Thanks for doing this. I also love your tablerunners in your Etsy shop.

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