On the Fourth day of Christmas....

Day 4 of the 12 days of Christmas giveaway!

Today meet (drum roll please ;) Mindy Gledhill!!!!!

Mindy is the creative mind voice and sweet soul behind, well Mindy Gledhill! Her latest Album Anchor is probably one of my favorite albums EVER. I've never purchased an album before where I love ever single song, until I picked up Anchor.

There is something magical about Mindy's music. Like for a moment you can step back into your little girl shoes and dance and spin in the glittering sunshine on a spring afternoon.

Her songs are inspirational, up beat, and positive. I love listening to her with my kiddies, and it melts my heart when Nathaniel sings her songs in is two year old language.

Oh and I should mention much of your jewelry is made while I listen to Mindy and dance around my workbench, hammer and torch in hand. (yes I do keep a fire extinguisher handy)

I had the pleasure of hearing Mindy perform and meeting her twice! As if it isn't enough being an amazing singer, songwriter, musician, Mindy is spunky, down to earth, and so genuine!

Have I gushed enough? Let's get to know Mindy a little better in her own words...

Tell us a little about yourself

The Cliff's Notes version of my bio would be this: Mindy Gledhill is a bilingual, musical, holistic, design obsessed, tree hugging northern California native who now lives in Utah with her husband and two sons.

How did you get started singing?
I started singing when I was a kid. I could hear harmony in all things including the hum of the microwave and the honking horn of the family van. However, I didn't make the high school chamber choir, or musical; nor did I make Women's Chorus in college or Young Ambassadors. No extensive musical training. Some scattered piano and voice lessons and an unfinished music degree. Impressive, right?

What is your favorite song from your album?

My favorite song is "Circus Girl." The time signature is impossible to figure out but still very catchy. Try it!

What is your all time favorite song?

My all time favorite song is "Harvest Moon" by Neil Young. It has been for 20 years now.

What is your biggest goal for 2011?

My biggest goal is to get a few of my songs licensed to TV/Film. I actually just got Anchor licensed to an independent film, so I'm really excited about that. I'll still be working on more licensing opportunities though.

Share a favorite Christmas memory.

I get all choked up when I think back to Christmas morning in my childhood. We had one of those winding staircases and all nine of us kids would sit at the top in tremendous anticipation until Mom and Dad would give us the green light to see what Santa had brought. It was a crazy stampede down the winding staircase with a few casualties on the way down every time.

Thanks for having me as a guest! I love Canela's incredible jewelry. Merry Christmas everyone!Loves,
Mindy Gledhill

Mindy has signed a copy of Anchor for today's winner, and....

They will receive one of her fabulous organic cotton t-shirts, and.....

(photo of T borrowed from portobellopixie)

And today's winner will also receive my initial heart hand made bracelet with your choice of initial! Simple and sweet these little gals will be in my shop later today, I have several ready to ship!!


Now how can you win these lovely prizes?

You will receive one entry per each of the following.
~Head over to Mindy's website and Preview her album you can preview 3 of the songs!!

~Head over to You Tube and watch one of her videos

~become a Mindy Gledhill fan on Facebook

~become a follower of Mindy's blog
~become of follower of this blog
~facebook about the giveaway with a link for others to find it
~Blog about the giveaway for others to find it
~add my button to your blog
~Become a Fan of Cinnamon*Sticks on Facebook

Be sure to leave one comment per entry. Lots of chances to win!!
Winner will be announced tomorrow before day 5 starts!
xoxo
Canela