November 20, 2011
It’s been a while since I’ve had a giveaway, so here’s today’s deal.
The early bird gets the worm. Between now and 12 midnight EST on Nov 22, leave a comment on this or any of my last 5 posts, and you’ll be entered into the drawing to win this touch of Sicily. (The winner will need a mailing address either in North America or Italy.)
The tile from Caltagirone is 4 inches square and a half inch thick. Use as a trivet on your holiday table or give as a gift.
Caltagirone is famous for its ceramics and grand tiled staircase, which I copied in miniature in my house.
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I have a Canadian address, toss me in your hat too!
Hey there Lucy–I would happily do that, but you’ve missed the deadline and the drawing has already happened. But there will be another tile giveaway in January, so stay tuned for that.
Jann,
If i win send the tile to Vicki’s Mom for her 93rd birthday.
Dennis
You’re so tender-hearted, Dennis!
Hope the Birdie decides to “nest” in Connecticut. Please add me to the hopeful contestants.
Will do Joanne. Thanks for reading & dropping a comment.
How beautiful!
I just found your blog (through Stumbleupon) tonight and I love it. I visited Sicily twice last year when my husband’s job took him there for a few days. I might be moving there next year (if all goes right). I’m going to start studying Italian just in case. 🙂
Jesse–thanks. So glad you found me. Let me know if you end up moving next year!! Good luck with Italian!
Toss my name in, Jann! That tile would be a beautiful addition to my Italian pottery! I LOVE birds….and I LOVE tiles!
You’re in, Sandee!
Love this!! Frank would not let me bring any tiles back with us!! I was so bummed!! The tile is beautiful!
JoAnne–what do you mean “Frank would not let me”? You need to tell him who’s boss!
What a delightful tile, and your staircase is beyond Beyond! I think it’s well worth the struggle (and, no doubt the cost) that you endured to have it made.
All the Sicilians struggles (& there are/were plenty) have been so worth it!
Well, I did get up at 5:30am this morning, so I should win the bird and the worm , right? I have been loving clicking unto the site as soon as I see the email. I take care of my Mom , who will be 93 on the day of your drawing. What a great Birthday present for her.
But I know it will be the luck of the draw.
Vicki
Hi Vicki–you deserve not just a bird with a worm but a WHOLE LOT MORE!!! Brava! Thanks for writing. jann
I am living in Belgium and therefore not qualifying
may the bird find a warm nest!
I live in Belgium and am therefore not qualifying ! 🙁
greetings anyway and may the bird find a warm nest
Hi Anni, It’s good to hear from you! I hope my readers check out your cool Belgium-focused blog. jann
a bird came down the walk
HE did not know i saw
HE bit an angle worm in halves
and ate the fellow raw
🙂 lol, Dennis. Did you write this? Then you need to quick write a children’s rhyming book–you can be the next Dr. Seuss.
This is very beautiful!
Ciao Wayne!!!
I’d love to win this bird. I remember the city and loved it.
Ciao Emalene–you’re in the hat!
A bird in my hand would be a wonderful thing … Your contest has really brought out the comments … And the commentators!
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–I totally Must HAVE that BIRD for my table.
Beautiful. Xx
What a conversation piece!
Caltagirone has a magnificient stairway lined with its ceramic tiles, no two levels are the same. The city itself is quite interesting, and it has a museum reflective of its culture. A must see when visiting the town. Since I collect roosters and hens this tile would be a beautiful edition to my statuary, and place mats. I have a USA mailing address, please put my name in. Thank you
Your name’s in, Toni. Thanks for dropping by!
Just in case it needs to be posts since the contest start date, I’ll post here though not much to add other than Caltagirone was on the list as a possible place to visit while I was in southeast Sicily, but did not make it there as something had to give on my list given that I wanted to soak in the Sicilian lifestyle vs cross items off a list. Many places yet to see give a reason to return — yeah!
Such a cute bird. Toss me in the hat, too. My kitchen is yellow and greenish. Your contests are always fun. I thought of you when I was at the market in Rome and saw banana keepers! haha. By the way, I’m back home again. Bah!
So you had to say Arrivederci Roma??? Bah humbug, indeed! But it sounds like you had fun fun fun.
I need the bird to remind me of Sicily’s beauty, both natural and artistic.
Beautiful tile. I hope I win. A touch of Sicily in Idaho would be nice this time of year.
I think that bird would love to see Idaho, Matt!
I love Caltagirone!!! And that sweet little yellow bird trivet would look right at home in my kitchen. I remember climbing the staircase and marveling at all the little shops along the way, one of which I did purchase a ceramic lady in peasant dress, carrying two quartare on her arms. She is a constant reminder of a grand vacation to Sicily. I have a USA address and would love to add this bird to my ceramic collection.
Oh Jann what a beautiful tile and I do rememeber your post of the staircase with the tiles and also the border around the kitchen floor (see? I wasn’t just looking at those men in Speedos!!)
I feed the birds daily here and love to watch them from my window as I work in my cucina here in New Brunswick Canada (and dream of Italy), so would LOVE to have this little yellow Sicilian bird to watch them with me!!
Oh, my Cathy. You DO make a good case for having the birdie! It’ll be a random drawing, though, so your good case won’t count. So glad you read posts other than Speedo ones. 🙂
Also check out Santo Stefano di Camastra, about 25 klicks East of Cefalu’, along the Northern coast. Amazing displays of ceramics.
Don, thanks for that tip for readers. I’ve heard a lot about it, but have not been there (yet)…
I love this tile! Being Sicilian myself, I’ve loved the looked of Deruta pottery and anything like it – all the majolica designs! My husband built me a new kitchen in our little old farmhouse last year, and it is very much a “country Italian” kitchen! This tile would go great in it, framed and on the wall!
Love your blog – wait for it and adore living vicariously through your adventures!
The traditional Sicilian colors of blue, green and yellow are perfect for this bird tile. Personally, I like a trinacria better, but hey, a little variety doesn’t hurt, vero?
Look at that yellow bird! So proud of herself (himself?) for catching the worm.
Jann,
I look forward to your posts with great anticipation. The “people watching” is particularly enjoyable. We have had one trip to Sicily and anticipate another next year, and would love to have this charming uccello to grace my kitchen along with the spoon rest I bought in Cefalu two years ago. Keep up the good work, you are the Sicilian Chamber of Commerce for the rest of us!
Jan Walcott
Ciao Jan, thanks for your feedback on the blog. So glad you’re planning a return visit to Sicily!
I spent 2 weeks driving around Sicily, but missed Caltagirone! Rats! Next trip!
Love the tile!
Hi Kay, thanks for your comment. Sicily is big with a zillion things to do and see, so 2 weeks isn’t enough at all! Come back for the rest!
Googled it. The area looks beautiful. I’ve never been that far south in Sicily.
Love the bird. I’ve never been to Caltagirone. Will have to check it out next time I’m in Sicily. Sicilian ceramics are a favorite.
Hi Nancy–yes, if you’re a ceramics nut, Caltagirone is the place!
Jann, Lanci il mio nome nel cappello…..matches my cucina
Will do, Aida. Thanks for writing. Cool that birdie matches your cucina!
Jann, per piacere, toss my name into the hat as well since I have a US mailing addy! This little bird tile would enhance my dining experience. I know it! 🙂
You’re in the hat, Bella. Glad you’ve got the US addy :).
I have a USA mailing address and a happy home to share with this tile..yes
Thanks for playing, Charmain! Your name has been tossed into the hat…