Family Shot

Because I don't post them on my blog, people often ask if I shoot group family images. Yes. Yes, I do.

Happy Chocolate Day

Everyone's all grouchy like, "Today is a silly holiday created for the commercialization of emotion, suckers!" And our house is just like, "An excuse to eat handfuls of chocolate all day? We. Are. IN!"

Happy Love Day!

 

 

And the Winner is...

I wrote them all out by hand. Some people had over 5 entires! And then Braedon cut them all out, and Lily put them in our glass pitcher and mixed them with her little hands. We all started jumping up and down and squealing with excitement and then Brae chose the winner.

Three cheers for Erin Birdie Bunny! I cannot wait to hear how your time in the mountains nourishes your soul.

 

Mountain Getaway Giveaway

I know what it feels like. To feel like everything is just too much, too busy, too backwards and inside out. I know what it feels like to just need some breathing room. A getaway. A change of scenery.

So when I thought of what gift I would like to offer to you, I knew.

Hour-long walks through evergreen tree forests. Expansive views of the mountains. Crisp fresh air to fill your lungs. 

 

 

You will receive a two night stay at a gorgeous Inn in the Massachusetts Berkshires. Check in after 3:00pm on Valentine's Day, February 14th, and check out by 11:00am on Saturday, February 16th. How you fill those hours in between is completely up to you. (Long soaking bubble baths and stacks of brand new books would be my first choice. But if you can't bare to leave your family behind, bring them! There's an indoor pool! Or make it romantic and bring a special someone. Totally up to you.)

To  be automatically entered for this giveaway, there are only two super simple requirements:

1. Sign up for the MichelleGardella.com newsletter

2. Like our facebook page

We have some super big and beautiful announcements coming and we want to be sure our tribe is in the loop!

Here are some ways to earn extra entries:

-Share this blog post on your facebook page or facebook groups (make sure you tag me, so I know!)

-Email the women in your life who could use some breathing room, and encourage them to enter (bcc: michelle@michellegardella.com so I know!)

-Instagram an image that tells the story of why you need a change of pace (add #wideopenspacesgiveaway so I know!)

-Write a blog post either explaining, with words or images, why these few days of solitude would mean the world to you (pingback a link to this post so I know!)

 

Wishing you the best of luck!

 

(fine print: transportation to and from the Inn as well as any food, activities or any costs outside of the Inn accommodations is the sole responsibility of the winner. This prize is valued at $325.00 and includes only the dates mentioned. Winner will be selected February 13th at 10:00am EST )