Simona's Corner of Dreams - 4th Blogoversary + Giveaway

I can't believe it's already time for my 4th blogoversary. Last year I changed my blog name from Sky's Book Corner to Simona's Corner of Dreams. I'm really happy I made this change, because there are so many book corners out there now and on top of that I'm not just a book corner, I blog about travel, lifestyle and other things as well. I thought I'd play around with my blog name a little bit and this is the result: 

What do you think, is this me or not?! ;) 

I asked my readers to describe my blog/instagram/photos in three words. Here are the words: 

- Books

- Fashion

- Travel

- Fun

- Lighthearted

- Sweet

- Pretty

- Cosy

- Lifestyle

- Summer

- Sunshine

- Unique

- Diverse

Books and travel were mentioned a lot.

How would you describe my blog?

I'm very grateful for these 4 years, for all the opportunities and for all the people I have met, you know who you are! LOVE YOU and THANK YOU!!!

Here is a little giveaway to say thank you: 

The first prize is a 10$ gift card from Amazon. 

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Another gift card from Amazon, this one is for 15$.

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This beauty set contains a soap from L'Occitane, a lip balm from L'Occitane, a lip glass from Tarte and a jewellery bag from Thomas Sabo. 

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Three Sparkling Years – Welcome to Simona's Corner of Dreams

Hello my lovelies!

Another year has passed and today it’s Sky’s Book Corner’s third birthday, I can’t believe it. So many things have happened this year and I’m grateful for all of them. So the biggest news first and you probably have seen it already: I have decided to change the name of my blog to “Simona’s Corner of Dreams”. My blog has changed a lot in the past three years, I’m not only a book blogger, but also blog about lifestyle and traveling. That’s why I decided to give my blog a little make over and change the name. The design is still pretty much the same, but I’ve changed some small things (header, share button, intro pic and text, icons and buttons). Let me know what you think.

So the new url for my blog is: simonascornerofdreams.blogspot.com.

Shortly after last year’s blogoversary I went to London for Holly Martin’s book launch, that was so fabulous and I met so many great authors and bloggers. In April of this year I visited my second momma Wendy in Dallas, that’s Aven Ellis in case you didn’t know ;). I had the most amazing time with her. In Zurich I shortly met up with Isabell from Dreaming With Open Eyes Reviews and then I went to London again in July. In August I also met up with Alba in Munich, it was so fab to finally meet her in real life.

My bestie Maryline is also a book blogger and I met her through this whole blogging community. She asked me to be her bridesmaid and that is just wonderful, love you Mary!!!

Well, let’s get back to the blog. I started YouTube at the beginning of the year, which is pretty exciting. I don’t have that many subscribers, but I don’t care, it’s a hobby I enjoy. I haven’t read that many books this year, that’s probably connected on being busy with rehearsals for CHESS (performances in September) and I joined the committee of my choir. I still love reading though, it’s just not as many books ;). I also decided to post at least two lifestyle posts a week as well, to give my blog a great mixture of bookish things and daily life/hobbies.

Of course I have a giveaway planned for you guys, with great prizes, but before you do that, I’d love for you to fill out this little survey. It’s a survey for me to find out a bit more about you guys and how you actually found my blog. I would really appreciate it, if you would take the time to fill this out.

SURVEY: https://surveyplanet.com/57a5b52c3cf9070c2a9526b7

And now, here are the fab prizes you can win this year. GOOD LUCK!!!

Prize 1 - Beauty Set 1 - EU

In this first beauty set you can win a small Pinita Colada Body Butter from The Body Shop, a 24h anti-perspirant spray, an Avène Eu Thermale and a Kneipp body lotion. 

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Prize 2 - Beauty Set 2 - EU

In this set you can win a bracelet, a tangle teezer and a moisturizer from bebe Young care. 

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Prize 3 - Beauty Set 3 - EU

This beauty set contains a moisturizer from bebe Young care, some flowery hair clips and a hair brush from Pylones. 

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Prize 4 - Berlin Set - EU

You can find two different bookmarks in this one, a key chain, a glasses cleaning cloth and a small pencil case. 

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Prize 5 - offered by Aven Ellis - INT

My lovely author friend Aven Ellis offered a paperback copy of her book "The Definition of Icing". I absolutely adored this book!

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Prize 6 - offered by Kayla from Polished and Bubbly - INT

My sweetie Kayla has offered an amazon gift card with the value of $15 for you guys. 

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Prize 7 - Paige Toon - EU

Win a paperback copy of "The One We Fell in Love With" by Paige Toon and two bookmarks. 

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Prize 8 - Isabelle Broom - EU

The next prize is a paperback copy of "My Map of You" by Isabelle Broom, together with two bookmarks. 

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Prize 9 - Julie Cohen - EU

You can also win a paperback of Julie Cohen's newest book "Falling. I have also added two bookmarks to the prize. 

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Prize 10 - Jojo Moyes - EU

I have a bookish tote bag for you guys, together with "After You" by Jojo Moyes and a bookmark. 

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Prize 11 - Harry Potter - EU

As a big Harry Potter fan, I had to add an appropriate prize, so here we go: There are some HP colouring postcards, a Gryffindor bookmark and a little Hogwarts box. 

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Prize 12 - Colouring - EU

Last but not least, I have a little colouring book for you with some colored pencils. 

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Terrific Two - Happy 2nd Birthday to Sky's Book Corner

Hey my lovelies!!!
I can't believe it's been two years since I started this blog!I started small with a few reviews, it has grown into a lot of reviews, guest posts, author interviews and also Lifestyle posts. I love books and reading, but I also wanted to share other things - traveling, music, my hobbies, interests etc. This past year I've started some new features like Bookish Discussions, inspirational posts and more... What I've also discovered this year are Twitter Chats, they are great to interact and meet new bloggers - there are the #bookbloggers #lbloggers or #ltbloggers chat, of course there are many more, but these are my faves, I was even able to host a #ltbloggers chat, which was fab!
This year has been a great blogging year! The friendships I've built have grown and I've met some more wonderful people. It's awesome to share things and talk online. I had also a lot of connections with publishers building up. A year ago I got sent a book once in a while, this year I'm on several lists and they are also sending books to Switzerland. I was never the ape who emailed every single publisher asking to be on their list, I just took opportunities when they came up. I've been able to host some fabulous blog tours and I'm really grateful for that. There are a lot of wonderful people I'd like to thank for their incredible friendship and support. I'd would take me too long to name everyone though and I'd be afraid to forget someone - you all know who you are! LOVE YOU ALL!!!
In March I finally went to my first book event in London. The UK is not around the corner, otherwise I'd would go to so many bookish events ;) Rebecca Raisin invited some bloggers for some drinks, fun and Afternoon Tea, I had such an amazing time. I was able to meet Rebbeca, also talk to Karen Aldous and talk to some wonderful bloggers, it was so great to meet in person. In October I'm going to another launch party, really excited already. In July I finally met up with my bestie Maryline in Berlin. We were fellow bloggers at first, but developed a deep friendship and it was awesome to meet in person. 
There are some people who deserve a special thank you:
- Aven Ellis: Thank you for always being there for me, it's so much fun with you! Thanks for being an amazing friend! - Maryline: You're the best! I'm so grateful for your friendship! - Holly Martin and Rebecca Raisin: You ladies rock!!! - Jenny, Alba, Becca, Isabell.  - Pat Elliott, Ellen Faith, Hilary Grossman and Karen Aldous: Thanks for everything ladies!
Now, it's time for the giveaway - Thank you to all the bloggers and authors who offered a prize. The ebook giveaways are INT and most of the other giveaways are EU, unless it says otherwise. GOOD LUCK!!!!
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PRIZE 1 - The Sun in Her Eyes by Paige Toon - EU

Paige Toon is one of my favourite authors and her latest book The Sun in Her Eyes is fab! There is also a cute notepad with the Harrods dog for you and a bookish bookmark.  a Rafflecopter giveaway

PRIZE 2 - The Love Shack by Jane Costello - EU

The Love Shack by Jane Costello, her latest release. She's a great author! With the book comes a "Read Me" bookmark and a Harrods notepad. 

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PRIZE 3 - The Vintage Guide to Love and Romance by Kirsty Greenwood - EU

The Vintage Guide to Love and Romance by Kirsty Greenwood is one of the best books I've read this year! It's hilarious, gripping and just awesome!! With this book you can also win magnetic NY bookmarks and the classic Harrods notepad.  a Rafflecopter giveaway PRIZE 4 - The Year of Taking Chances by Lucy Diamond- EU

Here is your chance to win a Lucy Diamond book, another fab author! I also have a "book" bookmark and a notepad from Harrods for you. 

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PRIZE 5 - Choose between two fab Aven Ellis bundles - INT

One of my fave authors and dear friend Aven lets you choose. Do you the bundle around her Dallas Hockey Hotties or would you rather be in Chicago with William, Deke and Jack?

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PRIZE 6 - Fairytale Beginnings by Holly Martin - EU

Holly Martin has offered a paperback of her latest novel: Fairytale Beginnings, where fairytale meets chicklit. 

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PRIZE 7 - Book sculpture made by Ann Troup - INT

Ann Troup made a wonderful Little Red Riding Hood book sculpture and also added a charm of her book The Lost Child, I think it's gorgeous!

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PRIZE 8 - How to Bake the Perfect Pecan Pie by Gina Henning - INT

Gina Henning kindly offered the audio book of her novel How to Bake the Perfect Pecan Pie. 

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PRIZE 9 - The Heavenly Italian Ice Cream Shop by Abby Clements - EU

Laura from Laura's Little Book Blog has offered this wonderful Abby Celements book. I've read it and The Heavenly Italian Book Shop is really heavenly, heavenly wonderful! ;)

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PRIZE 10 - Thirteen Weddings by Paige Toon - EU

My bestie Maryline has kindly offred a copy of Thirteen Weddings by Paige Toon. She really liked the story and so did I!

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PRIZE 11 - The Out of Office Girl by Nicola Doherty  - EU

Nicola Doherty offered a signed copy of her book The Out of Office Girl.

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PRIZE 12 - Love Like the Movies by Victoria VanTiem - EU

Another signed copy at grab! Love Like the Movies by Victoria Van Tiem is fab, so take your chance!

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PRIZE 13 - Gut Feeling by Victoria Browne - INT

Victoria Browne has offered two prizes. The first one is a paperback of her first book Gut Feeling.

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PRIZE 14 - Third Time Lucky, The Honey Trap by Victoria Browne - INT

Victoria's second prize is her second book. Third Time Lucky - The Honey Trap. 

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PRIZE 15 - True Colours and Best Friends...Forever? by Krysten Lindsay Hager - INT

Krysten Lindsay Hager offered her two books: True Colours and Best Friends...Forever?

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PRIZE 16 - The Language of Spells by Sarah Painter - EU

And last but not least there is a signed copy of Sarah Painter's The Language of Spells up for grab!

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