Mr & Mrs Smith NYC Contest: The Final Clue

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3HnhzpmpCBUNOzS1S-26Xcn45CBUXjS6mDN52FXRrzs5A0Xq-j-rPylFrS1U1ZgTp5lhynhEIuynh4nDM69E0wU1jSaAd37KZeK_nDI7VqGzJjNyb0PXgB4PsBKVpaVd6ydVNscCU6OQ/s1600-h/smithlibrary.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5329384702474163666" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3HnhzpmpCBUNOzS1S-26Xcn45CBUXjS6mDN52FXRrzs5A0Xq-j-rPylFrS1U1ZgTp5lhynhEIuynh4nDM69E0wU1jSaAd37KZeK_nDI7VqGzJjNyb0PXgB4PsBKVpaVd6ydVNscCU6OQ/s400/smithlibrary.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 266px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> <span style="font-family:verdana;">This will be the last clue in the <a href="http://paloma81.blogspot.com/search?q=smith+trivia">Mr & Mrs Smith New York City Travel Trivia Contest</a>. I hope you have had fun figuring out the name of this hotel. Thank you to everyone who has entered so far! We have had a ton of participants this time around. <a href="http://paloma81.blogspot.com/search?q=smith+trivia">Click here</a> to read the first three clues, if you wish to review them.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;"></span><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR1Ng6PEraFeIsvQrTYgFWENlglyaAiU0ngTgruHzMRC6QLxHzpIx5O7YVIg8Ay1pnpuNvlWxXyr2eDZ_8dcQuq_JgZmrf6-CgmLYwq4TVAd4oiOm5ou8qkDDR_uR3UNodJjsLsrwfRX4/s1600-h/smith+white+room.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5329384698210351426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR1Ng6PEraFeIsvQrTYgFWENlglyaAiU0ngTgruHzMRC6QLxHzpIx5O7YVIg8Ay1pnpuNvlWxXyr2eDZ_8dcQuq_JgZmrf6-CgmLYwq4TVAd4oiOm5ou8qkDDR_uR3UNodJjsLsrwfRX4/s400/smith+white+room.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 265px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><span style="font-family:verdana;"><strong></strong></span></div><div><span style="font-family:verdana;"><strong></strong></span> </div><div><span style="font-family:verdana;"><strong>Clue #4:</strong> In addition to its famous rooftop pool, this well-appointed hotel is home to several other amenities including a library, screening room, Cowshed Spa, a restaurant, bar, drawing room, and games room. Almost every area of the hotel offers extraordinary views of Manhattan. However, the views of the city are not the only eye candy to be had here. A true destination for design lovers, the Ilse Crawford designed hotel features iconic Mid-Century Modern pieces including Bertoia chairs, Saarinen Tulip tables, Knoll Flat Bar Brno chairs, and tufted Chesterfield sofas as well as several pieces designed by Crawford.<br /></span><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNBftXx4ggLSrNwXTDoD5ywMQiZtP4Z9-6RbVIQDYGvJtDB-lHNn9zZnULqtpjLK_zftVbKhozDIxc7nZ5y4BYh4OIxEW7eUDKPG3pBvREh221kN_96KvpUzI3wOcgY1vwo_NpLyiNEGE/s1600-h/smith5.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5329384696054187986" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNBftXx4ggLSrNwXTDoD5ywMQiZtP4Z9-6RbVIQDYGvJtDB-lHNn9zZnULqtpjLK_zftVbKhozDIxc7nZ5y4BYh4OIxEW7eUDKPG3pBvREh221kN_96KvpUzI3wOcgY1vwo_NpLyiNEGE/s400/smith5.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 268px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">If you think you know the answer, send an e-mail to </span><a href="mailto:LDVcontest@gmail.com"><span style="font-family:verdana;">LDVcontest@gmail.com</span></a><span style="font-family:verdana;">. Write "Mr & Mrs Smith" in the subject line and make sure to include your first and last name, the country you live in, along with the name and location of the property you think I am describing.. Also, please let me know if you would like to receive more information from Mr & Mrs Smith, including insider travel tips and details on exclusive member benefits. To be fair, only one entry will be allowed per person per contest and please be sure to use a valid e-mail address because the gift card will be sent to the address you provide!</span></div><div><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;"><strong>Sample e-mail:</strong></span></div><div><span style="font-family:verdana;">My Name: Jane Doe</span></div><div><span style="font-family:verdana;">Country I Live In: USA</span></div><div><span style="font-family:verdana;">My Guess: Blakes Hotel in London, England</span></div><div><span style="font-family:verdana;">Yes, please tell me more about Mr & Mrs Smith</span><br /></div><div><br /><br /><div></div></div>

Mr & Mrs Smith NYC Contest: The Final Clue

This will be the last clue in the Mr & Mrs Smith New York City Travel Trivia Contest . I hope you have had fun figuring out the name of...

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Giveaways Galore!

<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvOB-saGtHdn0rwLu4OZDwC1vbsa3zFbZ9zefI8twuTCCpnLtkRCX5gugQYejAgFw3fl00OsdryB0mAmRh36cpP3cWig3wUQgsIotD00QnIoHI6VB8wjW50opHkevarKmh63kHshU4gEM/s1600-h/kate+spade+ad.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5328101281354630466" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvOB-saGtHdn0rwLu4OZDwC1vbsa3zFbZ9zefI8twuTCCpnLtkRCX5gugQYejAgFw3fl00OsdryB0mAmRh36cpP3cWig3wUQgsIotD00QnIoHI6VB8wjW50opHkevarKmh63kHshU4gEM/s400/kate+spade+ad.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 307px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><span style="font-family:verdana;"> <strong>Have you submitted your entries for these fantastic giveaways yet?</strong></span></div><span style="font-family:verdana;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">There are currently three exciting giveaway opportunities on La Dolce Vita! The final day for all of them is next Thursday, April 30th, so if you haven't submitted your entries, make sure to do so as some fabulous prizes are up for grabs!</span><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjngMghRyWTNEq9wtQ0RRNbKIqrEMriVagNji8PKtMJKa7mNesRA8Ky_tYAfkGwxCexsDFl1nise99ZXOMa1O2gEd_AsGfA-p7uCRZ0AvnwX7ApcLCbFiGHqLpzkwID2EVLaiLAyE_dIz4/s1600-h/domino+book5.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5328101281463507410" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjngMghRyWTNEq9wtQ0RRNbKIqrEMriVagNji8PKtMJKa7mNesRA8Ky_tYAfkGwxCexsDFl1nise99ZXOMa1O2gEd_AsGfA-p7uCRZ0AvnwX7ApcLCbFiGHqLpzkwID2EVLaiLAyE_dIz4/s400/domino+book5.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 353px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><span style="font-family:verdana;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:verdana;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:verdana;">First, we have the <a href="http://paloma81.blogspot.com/2009/04/april-giveaway.html">April Giveaway</a> for <a href="http://www.decorumdesignforum.com/">Decorum Design Forum</a>. I will be giving away two copies of <em>Domino: The Book of Decorating </em>in an effort to commemorate all of the wonderful interiors featured in the beloved magazine. The giveaway is open to both current and newly registered members of Decorum (membership is completely free!) during the month of April. On April 30th, I will draw two names from the first 100 members who have a minimum of 10 posts. You can earn your posts by starting new topics, or simply by commenting on topics created by other members. </span><a href="http://www.decorumdesignforum.com/"><span style="font-family:verdana;">Click here to visit Decorum</span></a><span style="font-family:verdana;">. Good luck and happy posting!</span></div><span style="font-family:Verdana;"></span><div align="center"><br /><br /></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6VVDXSTKt7PCoNvav5Upmzd4D8ADNCh1zXkng1EmqQuVpxr_07UkVrZ5oQl_yMP0G8NWT-8qoz6h9yZPKjrgJrhYyCAAq0y8eZz-mvKJX_z0PusV7vOPca22UpCRfJnBzSesqjPb4Nlk/s1600-h/tolani+scarf.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5328101281646527538" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6VVDXSTKt7PCoNvav5Upmzd4D8ADNCh1zXkng1EmqQuVpxr_07UkVrZ5oQl_yMP0G8NWT-8qoz6h9yZPKjrgJrhYyCAAq0y8eZz-mvKJX_z0PusV7vOPca22UpCRfJnBzSesqjPb4Nlk/s400/tolani+scarf.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 337px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">Next, we have the </span><a href="http://paloma81.blogspot.com/2009/04/recessionista-stimulus-package.html"><span style="font-family:verdana;">Chickdowntown.com </span></a><span style="font-family:verdana;">giveaway featuring this gorgeous silk Tolani scarf. One lucky winner will get to flaunt this beauty very soon! The winner's name will be drawn at random on Thursday, April 30th. In order to be entered into the drawing, all you have to do is leave a comment in the </span><a href="http://paloma81.blogspot.com/2009/04/recessionista-stimulus-package.html"><span style="font-family:verdana;">original post </span></a><span style="font-family:verdana;">telling me how you would wear the scarf. </span><a href="http://paloma81.blogspot.com/2009/04/recessionista-stimulus-package.html"><span style="font-family:verdana;">Click here</span></a><span style="font-family:verdana;"> for the full details and to submit your entry. </span></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC4q-Lu4lobVbUVLm0D2P1-myw2J7cHxmA-S5a4bCUUJ02hc1ujafos60WTlA5_c3oSDS-ZMZebEj-1eO3ydc-gqUsQaH8jtGN2tK52qddtqusATm7e5DNoEBdJCmjE94rkW5sifbn9co/s1600-h/soho+house+SATC.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5328101274604709106" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC4q-Lu4lobVbUVLm0D2P1-myw2J7cHxmA-S5a4bCUUJ02hc1ujafos60WTlA5_c3oSDS-ZMZebEj-1eO3ydc-gqUsQaH8jtGN2tK52qddtqusATm7e5DNoEBdJCmjE94rkW5sifbn9co/s400/soho+house+SATC.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 250px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">Last, but certainly not least, is the fabulous <a href="http://paloma81.blogspot.com/search?q=smith+trivia">trivia contest</a> I have teamed up on with stylish travel experts, <a href="http://www.mrandmrssmith.com/?afflD=DolceVita">Mr & Mrs Smith</a>. Does this scene from Sex and the City look familiar to you? The girls are lounging by the rooftop pool of the same New York City hotel that is the subject of this month's trivia contest. </span><a href="http://paloma81.blogspot.com/search?q=smith+trivia"><span style="font-family:verdana;">Click here</span></a><span style="font-family:verdana;"> to read the three clues that I have published so far and tune in on Monday for the final clue after which a winner will be selected at random from all of the correct entries and will receive a $100 gift card from Mr & Mrs Smith good towards a hotel stay at the location of your choice.</span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;"></span><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-family:verdana;">If you think you know the answer, send an e-mail to </span><a href="mailto:LDVcontest@gmail.com"><span style="font-family:verdana;">LDVcontest@gmail.com</span></a><span style="font-family:verdana;">. Write "Mr & Mrs Smith" in the subject line and make sure to include your first and last name, the country you live in, along with the name and location of the property you think I am describing.. Also, please let me know if you would like to receive more information from Mr & Mrs Smith, including insider travel tips and details on exclusive member benefits. To be fair, only one entry will be allowed per person per contest and please be sure to use a valid e-mail address because the gift card will be sent to the address you provide!</span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-family:verdana;"><br /><strong>Sample e-mail:<br /></strong>My Name: Jane Doe<br />Country I Live In: USA<br />My Guess: Blakes Hotel in London, England<br />Yes, please tell me more about Mr & Mrs Smith</span> </div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:verdana;"><strong><br />Thank you very much to everyone who has participated so far and good luck!</strong></span> </div></div>

Giveaways Galore!

Have you submitted your entries for these fantastic giveaways yet? There are currently three exciting giveaway opportunities on La Dolce Vi...

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