Tuesday, May 17, 2011

I've Got Your Number!

Enamel house numbers in the flea market in Buenos Aires



In my travels to Spain, France, England, Italy, Holland, Portugal, and Argentina, there is a humble object that I love. It is the enamel house number.


The enamel house number on a door in Buenos Aires



On my first trip there in 1997 with Alberto, I combed the flea markets and junk shops trying to find one with our house number on it. I couldn't find one.

Picture this "I Love Lucy" scenario: One night Alberto and I are walking home after a dancing tango, and I see a house with our house number on it! It's hanging by one screw! I ask Alberto to give me a boost so I can see if it will wiggle off. Of course the number is way too high, and Alberto is far more sensible. So I schemed in a very Lucy to Ricky way how we could come back with a ladder and a screwdriver. Picture Lucy and Ethel getting their souvenir block of cement from in front of Grauman's Chinese Theater when they were in Hollywood...It made perfect sense to me! Needless to say I did not get the enamel house number.

On subsequent trips to Buenos Aires, I always looked for our house number and never found it.
But now I can just buy one from Ramsign.



Ramsign might be known to many of you bloggers, because several of you have done a giveaway sponsored by them. Tezz, from Ramsign recently sent me an email and offered a giveaway for the readers of Visual Vamp.


Enamel house number on a door in Europe



Enamel house number in France



Tezz writes: "We usually let the winner choose one of our house number signs (not name signs or address plaques) to make the award as personal as possible. There are signs available from 1 digit and up to 5 digits and with five different styles. That means you can choose a winner and then send the name and email address to me and I'll get in touch with him or her to find out what sign he or she wants. We'll then make sure that it gets manufactured and delivered to the winner. Regarding the shipping: we do ship worldwide so everyone can participate in the contest."


Martha Stewart inspired by enamel house numbers



So let's make this simple! You can go to Ramsign to see what they have (and they have alot!).
To win one of these wonderful enamel house number signs, just leave me a comment, and one will be chosen at random.

This is a great giveaway - the signs retail from $49. up top $249.

So leave as many comments as you like to enter often!
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23 comments:

  1. TracyMay 17, 2011 at 1:05 PM

    Too cute! Would love one for my home.

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  2. LoriMay 17, 2011 at 1:28 PM

    Would love to have on my house since it is also my work and clients are always stopping by.

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  3. pve designMay 17, 2011 at 1:32 PM

    I would love a black and white no.15
    or a pve.
    pve

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  4. Janette@The2SeasonsMay 17, 2011 at 3:21 PM

    I always look for my number when we are in Europe. Why don't we Americans get on this? Those metal house number have always been the best. Ironically, my neighbor's last name is Pederson, and that is one in one of the website's photos.

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  5. causer659May 17, 2011 at 3:55 PM

    I, too, love these enamel signs. Thank you for reminding me and the chance to win one!
    Sincerely,
    Linda

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  6. KarenaMay 17, 2011 at 4:54 PM

    I adore these signs just like you Valorie they are just a bit of European Class!

    Love the metropolitan Style.

    xoxo
    Karena
    Art by Karena

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  7. AnonymousMay 17, 2011 at 5:35 PM

    Via Facebook:

    "Me me me! Love these!"

    Renae

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  8. pavlovaMay 17, 2011 at 6:21 PM

    oh, would love a 53 ......and I love the story of you trying to "acquire" one....definitely shades of Lucy!!!!

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  9. IreneMay 17, 2011 at 6:23 PM

    I love these numbers, I'd love to win. Please enter me in your wonderful giveaway.

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  10. La Maison BohemeMay 17, 2011 at 6:25 PM

    How awesome! I would love to win! I love the highlander and the Englehardt styles best.

    lamaisonboheme at gmail dot com

    XO
    Sarah

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  11. SabinaMay 17, 2011 at 7:06 PM

    Ooh, ooh! I want a #2
    XO-Sabina

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  12. Ms. SmartMay 17, 2011 at 7:59 PM

    fun numbers. interesting small thing that increases the style count. No. # number 1,2,3,4,5

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  13. tinlizzieMay 17, 2011 at 8:19 PM

    1704 I love these so much!

    shamroc17@aol.com

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  14. rethwyllMay 18, 2011 at 12:19 AM

    Love them! I was just looking at this site last week!

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  15. Nita {ModVintageLife}May 18, 2011 at 2:28 AM

    I'd love to win this. I've given one away but I don't have one myself. I'd love one. I'd get the year my house was built on it...I think.

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  16. AnonymousMay 18, 2011 at 8:49 AM

    I don't care how you try to sell it, the "I Love Lucy Way" is THE ONLY WAY!! I can so see you trying to get the , oh so loose number!
    So fun! These numbers are awesome! I'd love one!
    Kimberly
    Sent from my iPad

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  17. ChPeteMay 18, 2011 at 1:56 PM

    I think Ramsigns Arrowhead porcelain enamel signs are perfect. 24512 Thanks.

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  18. christinaMay 18, 2011 at 5:46 PM

    I have always loved these signs. What a fab giveaway! Ramsigns and Visual Vamp are great!

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  19. waftbyCarolMay 19, 2011 at 6:43 AM

    These are wonderful !
    I would love a new house number on my doorstep !
    Thanks for the draw !

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  20. LilaMay 19, 2011 at 12:26 PM

    I just ordered one from Ramsign! I can't wait!
    xoxo
    Lila Ferraro

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  21. Robin McCallisterMay 19, 2011 at 5:02 PM

    Ooo... I love the Englehardt!

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  22. LindseyMay 24, 2011 at 9:54 AM

    I just bought a house, therefore, I should win.

    Ha, I love these as well. What a great give away!

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  23. Hello Lover...May 31, 2011 at 7:18 PM

    Love these!

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