Links:
[1] http://ana-white.com/2012/10/book
[2] http://thatsmyletter.blogspot.com/2012/10/a-is-for-ana-white.html
[3] http://www.skiltools.com/
[4] http://kregtool.com/
[5] http://purebondplywood.com/
[6] http://www.3mdiy.com/
[7] http://www.minwax.com
[8] http://ana-white.com/sites/default/files/51rbcqkvyvlss500.jpg
[9] http://www.purebondplywood.com
[10] http://www.kregtool.com
[11] http://ana-white.com/sites/default/files/atlanta-1-home-depot-ana-white-tour.png
[12] http://kristendukephotography.com/
[13] http://thatsmyletter.blogspot.com/
[14] http://ana-white.com/category/plans/notmuch/book
Three years ago, not in my wildest dreams, could I have ever imagined this day would come. I still cannot even believe that today, my first book, The Handbuilt Home [1], released.
Oh. My. Goodness. Pinch me.
The day started out pretty normal. It involved coffee, a backpack with a drill in it, and hauling a piece of furniture around.
Normal stuff for me!
Not so normal for me? Hauling furniture pieces on the streets of New York City!
Can you guess what piece of furniture this is?
Why it's a piece of a headboard!
I calmed my nerves by telling myself that some woman, somewhere is going to watch this segment, and she's going to get inspired to build a better home for her family. It's not about me, it's about the furniture, and the difference knowing how to use a few tools can make in your life.
And I wasn't the tiniest bit nervous when the host insisted on sitting in the Child's Adiorndack Chair. Handmade baby!
I'll let you know when the segment is live so you can watch if you want to. Special thanks to my dear friend Jaime [2] for making the headboard and Adirondack Chairs so I didn't have to carry them from Alaska!
And then afterwards, my husband said, let me navigate the streets of New York City and I followed him. Coincidence that we passed a Barnes and Noble? What do you think?
So we went inside. Can you tell I smile when I'm nervous? Don't tell anyone!
And there it was.
And as I signed the book, I thought about how as a little girl, whenever times were tough, I turned to a notebook, and wrote to take me away from sadness, and how I dreamed of being an author and seeing my words in print. And in an unexpected way, who would have ever thought through building, you have just helped me make that dream come true.
As surreal as this all is, I feel an overwhelming sense of gratitude and appreciation for you. You told me I could. You gave me feedback that helped me grow. You built projects that inspired me to keep going. You made all this possible. I do not take your support for granted. I know this book would not be possible without your support.
So I wanted to do something fun and special for you today.
I asked all of our favorite building brands to donate building goodies to put together some fun prize packages. Man did they ever come though! Skil Tool Company [3], Kreg Jig [4], Purebond Plywood [5], 3M [6]and Minwax [7] donated over $1500 in building goodies for you!
One (1) Grand Prize valued at over $600 includes:
One (1) 4 Piece Skil Combo Tool Pack courtesy of Skil Tool Co.
One (1) Kreg Jig Set courtesy of Kreg Tool Co.
One (1) $100 Home Depot Gift Certificate courtesy of PureBond Plywood/Columbia Forest Products
One (1) Ana White Work Apron
One (1) Signed Copy of The Handbuilt Home
A Selection of Sandpaper and Safety Gear courtesy of 3M
A Selection of Minwax brushes and stain pens courtesy of Minwax
Three (3) Runner-Up Prizes valued at over $300 include:
One (1) Kreg Jig Set courtesy of Kreg Tool Co.
One (1) $100 Home Depot Gift Certificate courtesy of PureBond Plywood/Columbia Forest Products
One (1) Ana White Work Apron
One (1) Signed Copy of The Handbuilt Home
A Selection of Sandpaper and Safety Gear courtesy of 3M
A Selection of Minwax brushes ands stain pens courtesy of Minwax
How to enter? Simple. You can just let me know via Pinterest that you want to win a building goodies package!
Here's how: Just pin an image with my book cover in it (psst would be awesome to see YOU in the image too!) so I know you want this prize package, and tag the pin in the subject line with #anawhitebook
We will select a winners at random and contact you through your Pinterest account. I will also update this post to let you know who wins on October 30, 2012.
Again, here's the Pin 2 Win steps:
1. Pin an image with the book cover in it
2. Make sure you tag it with #anawhitebook so we can find your pin!
Good luck!
One (1) Grand Prize winner and three (3) runners-up will be selected at random to win a Handbuilt Home Prize Pack. Contest valid October 9-October 30, 2012.
Special thanks to our friends at the following companies for supplying the fantastic prizes:
Skil Tool Co [3]
3M [6] Minwax [7] PureBond Plywood/Columbia Forest Products [9] Kreg Tool Company [10]
PS - Don't forget if you live in the Atlanta area, I'm coming to visit you tomorrow and Thursday nights - would love to meet you! View the complete tour schedule here.
photo courtesy Kristen Duke [12]
apron design from That's My Letter [13]
NOTE: To keep fair, please one pin entry per person. I am checking with publisher on whether or not they can ship prize package internationally - hoping so!