New Design Books & A Giveaway Thank You

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMp38NiFTnAe90DxmHOSM7G-dV2VJgWiz3CPCh5GtVC6e65-B-1eHvaCE40h7VzqP2AW1sknm59vCf43ZKqgHTbx_CRQQ9j1Te4dupvLPHBS29ZZgOq2n0Enu118jiPOT13daQASMyYF0J/s1600/Screen+Shot+2013-07-20+at+1.41.17+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMp38NiFTnAe90DxmHOSM7G-dV2VJgWiz3CPCh5GtVC6e65-B-1eHvaCE40h7VzqP2AW1sknm59vCf43ZKqgHTbx_CRQQ9j1Te4dupvLPHBS29ZZgOq2n0Enu118jiPOT13daQASMyYF0J/s1600/Screen+Shot+2013-07-20+at+1.41.17+PM.png" /></a></div><br />Scheduled to be released Oct 22nd - this cover is fabulous! <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0847836991/ref=as_li_tf_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0847836991&linkCode=as2&tag=myno0ab-20">Stephen Sills: Decoration</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=myno0ab-20&l=as2&o=1&a=0847836991" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUo7xbBA0R1AdCrrsaiTgKVPx_zyGAttGwnqLbzE2Dk0Myz2t9XJGODQ895O0XJJG17gDgD30X3OpeojKsGO6kVZ26LG8y8rKdieU-Ydhcvu1vr59cy07k-070MCX1M1fN1vSXpriQYI-I/s1600/Screen+Shot+2013-07-20+at+1.43.04+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUo7xbBA0R1AdCrrsaiTgKVPx_zyGAttGwnqLbzE2Dk0Myz2t9XJGODQ895O0XJJG17gDgD30X3OpeojKsGO6kVZ26LG8y8rKdieU-Ydhcvu1vr59cy07k-070MCX1M1fN1vSXpriQYI-I/s1600/Screen+Shot+2013-07-20+at+1.43.04+PM.png" /></a></div><br />Jeffrey Alan Marks much awaited and long overdue book is available Sep 10th<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Jeffrey-Alan-Marks-Meaning-Home/dp/0847841022/ref=sr_1_sc_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1374508294&sr=1-1-spell&keywords=jeffrey+alan+markds">!</a>  Should help me get over my post-summer blues. <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0847841022/ref=as_li_tf_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0847841022&linkCode=as2&tag=myno0ab-20">Jeffrey Alan Marks: The Meaning of Home</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=myno0ab-20&l=as2&o=1&a=0847841022" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxlJru6lAwTD7_Nwkb9FkreScOSQP9NgzMdWHxnk_zux2qw7f8WOpYOsTrwGCUbguxNxMLKbkjDihGRMg2wDINpTeZHXKN1EFtDDShmqrhM0QhYxkJh7ifS-XcqKFOS4nJ4w8Ojn4kxOfg/s1600/Screen+Shot+2013-07-20+at+1.43.56+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxlJru6lAwTD7_Nwkb9FkreScOSQP9NgzMdWHxnk_zux2qw7f8WOpYOsTrwGCUbguxNxMLKbkjDihGRMg2wDINpTeZHXKN1EFtDDShmqrhM0QhYxkJh7ifS-XcqKFOS4nJ4w8Ojn4kxOfg/s1600/Screen+Shot+2013-07-20+at+1.43.56+PM.png" /></a></div><br />One of Jeffrey Alan Mark's favorite designers - the uber talented Suzanne Tucker.  This cover shows a more relaxed, informal interior than her previous book.  Definitely on my list - to be released Oct 8th. <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1580933610/ref=as_li_tf_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1580933610&linkCode=as2&tag=myno0ab-20">Suzanne Tucker Interiors</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=myno0ab-20&l=as2&o=1&a=1580933610" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis9C1bQ5onxo8pnYEY3XkedgejfdWw_zHtt4kUN4xdUvjbubw5iFn_Cav1laTJNu3ysNPg63zM5T1eiU2AKSB1ODUABl8HgTnhyywYn4pWliWbRHhvLgXLOksbmFmpl2Gb_FquSm15o47Q/s1600/Screen+Shot+2013-07-20+at+1.41.44+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis9C1bQ5onxo8pnYEY3XkedgejfdWw_zHtt4kUN4xdUvjbubw5iFn_Cav1laTJNu3ysNPg63zM5T1eiU2AKSB1ODUABl8HgTnhyywYn4pWliWbRHhvLgXLOksbmFmpl2Gb_FquSm15o47Q/s1600/Screen+Shot+2013-07-20+at+1.41.44+PM.png" /></a></div><br />Based here in Washington, DC, Thomas Pheasant is one of our nation's best.  Out on Oct 1st, this should be a treasure. <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0847840816/ref=as_li_tf_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0847840816&linkCode=as2&tag=myno0ab-20">Thomas Pheasant: Simply Serene</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=myno0ab-20&l=as2&o=1&a=0847840816" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0IVOXXxFLsca9Zu__mb13Hs40gFOlpR2xFNzQQdgPICuDh5AJtTmXn8hgYVYc2NfLM-Aci3cNeaOcJvtIBn7AkpPDxMGUY0hOmcAnLQDALm16pIRhMbaSB6QqfG2Rh9iACtGU_1N3wc8_/s1600/Screen+Shot+2013-07-20+at+1.42.26+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0IVOXXxFLsca9Zu__mb13Hs40gFOlpR2xFNzQQdgPICuDh5AJtTmXn8hgYVYc2NfLM-Aci3cNeaOcJvtIBn7AkpPDxMGUY0hOmcAnLQDALm16pIRhMbaSB6QqfG2Rh9iACtGU_1N3wc8_/s1600/Screen+Shot+2013-07-20+at+1.42.26+PM.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">If I spend as many hours looking at Suzanne's newest book as I did her first, I'm going to need to set aside lot of free time.  To be released October 8th. <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0847841006/ref=as_li_tf_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0847841006&linkCode=as2&tag=myno0ab-20">Suzanne Kasler: Timeless Style</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=myno0ab-20&l=as2&o=1&a=0847841006" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" />  </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsIVjqFCGbHRkfCKtfZbGv2exiBQakuWLYscaOZnIp2Xd-Zj1Gf-4RQZeQj7502Rp5z0pbkQD69oAT-jIhbBCLWQz0UX1LQlq122NQ9dGD-K5x5rWVx-d-pb5ds4hGzGDPsKrZ7Pt1DcCM/s1600/Screen+Shot+2013-07-20+at+1.47.56+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsIVjqFCGbHRkfCKtfZbGv2exiBQakuWLYscaOZnIp2Xd-Zj1Gf-4RQZeQj7502Rp5z0pbkQD69oAT-jIhbBCLWQz0UX1LQlq122NQ9dGD-K5x5rWVx-d-pb5ds4hGzGDPsKrZ7Pt1DcCM/s1600/Screen+Shot+2013-07-20+at+1.47.56+PM.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Don't have to wait long for Tom Sheerer's first book due out on Sep 10th.  Another fab cover.</div>        <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0865653054/ref=as_li_tf_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0865653054&linkCode=as2&tag=myno0ab-20">Tom Scheerer Decorates</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=myno0ab-20&l=as2&o=1&a=0865653054" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /> <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwmR2z2Zzzfr2ijILiHIcVsixr0y2BPlVMVfLKvZETVGy77o3chZA7JUi5igICl2ncFtxX9Pq_crwW_eHqSGzW_mwrfZvcMyj-_n6Bkga5MazeJfElJaRp2tr7dh_HYJ5toEKdUjvifm8E/s1600/IMG_3530.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwmR2z2Zzzfr2ijILiHIcVsixr0y2BPlVMVfLKvZETVGy77o3chZA7JUi5igICl2ncFtxX9Pq_crwW_eHqSGzW_mwrfZvcMyj-_n6Bkga5MazeJfElJaRp2tr7dh_HYJ5toEKdUjvifm8E/s640/IMG_3530.jpg" width="425" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">  </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Now a huge thank you to Mary Ann of <a href="http://www.classiccasualhome.com/2013/06/apple-indigo-and-book-about-blogger.html">Classic Casual Home</a> for her giveaway of Mary Kay Andrew's Ladies Night. A fun <strike>read</strike> listen as I hand painted all the paneling in the basement reno tv area. The first 24 chapters got me through priming and the first coat of Farrow & Ball's Stone Blue - thank you Mary Ann!!  (made up in Benjamin Moore's semi-gloss.  It will never be exactly like the Farrow & Ball color but I was ok with that for this situation.)</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-wq1tqYuUDg6Mkhzn_DOSj0KuXYkq92dy0OsysZ1YaIhTcpE2O6PL7hR3BilIbFhEIWISwWHRTCOCC7uVFyHsk7MDU-xRF2L5YEUxYu6HykwKwa444mzHqOGQDJJARM_rQvdkjOiVoA1-/s1600/IMG_3528.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-wq1tqYuUDg6Mkhzn_DOSj0KuXYkq92dy0OsysZ1YaIhTcpE2O6PL7hR3BilIbFhEIWISwWHRTCOCC7uVFyHsk7MDU-xRF2L5YEUxYu6HykwKwa444mzHqOGQDJJARM_rQvdkjOiVoA1-/s400/IMG_3528.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyPF8dosZQtzAsIXnCyuvP2423kKZHKmkIpMS48va1LA5nTSmxsAFNuklEU916M3gWt9YXFtS4f-Olbh63L7SSQNYJBLcW25WdjYy_YQHLc6k1r_Ji0qAoJvqmyz-oYSS37IOFXgjHwIrK/s1600/Screen+Shot+2013-07-22+at+12.14.55+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="478" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyPF8dosZQtzAsIXnCyuvP2423kKZHKmkIpMS48va1LA5nTSmxsAFNuklEU916M3gWt9YXFtS4f-Olbh63L7SSQNYJBLcW25WdjYy_YQHLc6k1r_Ji0qAoJvqmyz-oYSS37IOFXgjHwIrK/s640/Screen+Shot+2013-07-22+at+12.14.55+PM.png" width="640" /></a></div><br />Now to end with something pretty, check out Mary Ann's gorgeous home (if you haven't already seen it). Great news - she offers <a href="http://www.classiccasualhome.com/p/chez-vous-home-services.html">design services</a> too!

New Design Books & A Giveaway Thank You

Scheduled to be released Oct 22nd - this cover is fabulous! Stephen Sills: Decoration Jeffrey Alan Marks much awaited and long overdue book...

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Giveaway: $75 Gift Certificate to NOVICA

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsiSI-qoFyZijBbhFfLUWQlj0ouKCrUHQPSWA1WDk6rm5HtYj5isnvSWU1thrAVQWrwrwzn35vwHhM3P8YvrGUsPpKFrlxqY5WR5pgKhnTKfYSY47CWmDqxu44fviCBpQXY_xjCmR0vD8p/s1600/Screen+Shot+2013-04-25+at+8.28.34+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsiSI-qoFyZijBbhFfLUWQlj0ouKCrUHQPSWA1WDk6rm5HtYj5isnvSWU1thrAVQWrwrwzn35vwHhM3P8YvrGUsPpKFrlxqY5WR5pgKhnTKfYSY47CWmDqxu44fviCBpQXY_xjCmR0vD8p/s400/Screen+Shot+2013-04-25+at+8.28.34+PM.png" width="375" /></a></div><br /><a href="http://www.novica.com/">NOVICA</a> is one of the leading fair trade artisan websites & I'm happy to be able to offer a <b>$75 gift certificate</b> to one lucky reader!  NOVICA, in association with National Geographic, gives talented artisans around the world a place to express their artistic talents and have access to the world market.<br /><br />To enter the giveaway, head over to <a href="http://www.novica.com/">NOVICA</a>  - they offer an extensive range of gifts, accessories, jewelry and home decor items.  Find something you like and include it in your comment.  Be sure to  check out their <a href="http://www.novica.com/curation/">Curation</a> feature too - it allows you to create your own collection of curated items.<br /><br />You have until 11 pm EST on Wednesday May 1st to enter.  (Remember to include an email if you're not a blogger so I'll be able to reach you if you win!) <br /><br /> Here are a few of the things that caught my eye.  Above, <a href="http://jewelry.novica.com/necklaces/pearl-strand/pearl-strand-necklace-violet-fishnet/101331">Pearl Strand Violet Fishnet</a> necklace<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTykw2QpmQbr5_Qpw1bNu5Nxxaie3ynrHv-l2pYBHcflXeX-ToPKN1y6SvBKwfiFSOJd7PICxFPHuPvG4hyphenhyphenetNld9KXNy5OSf9mxiYBMe7-Q8kXiCEteW0lLk_s3p9yyOeCzdIGETmygLl/s1600/Screen+Shot+2013-04-25+at+8.30.03+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTykw2QpmQbr5_Qpw1bNu5Nxxaie3ynrHv-l2pYBHcflXeX-ToPKN1y6SvBKwfiFSOJd7PICxFPHuPvG4hyphenhyphenetNld9KXNy5OSf9mxiYBMe7-Q8kXiCEteW0lLk_s3p9yyOeCzdIGETmygLl/s400/Screen+Shot+2013-04-25+at+8.30.03+PM.png" width="328" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.novica.com/itemdetail/index.cfm?pid=133188">Jade Silk Batik Scarf</a> and  <a href="http://www.novica.com/itemdetail/index.cfm?pid=194511">Pink Paisley Shawl</a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpf4XerAD51bd2IIET0BFyf458BJg-fz-m5XsWSM5cra_09IVQWQCmtlRZ5Yarg_rpbcet9nYlz882YN8qlAvLgZ9bahKl0s2j_3-YctF8HHG8xBv1nRat5BZ2xTYaeVnLJbeqogMShX8y/s1600/Screen+Shot+2013-04-25+at+8.56.02+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpf4XerAD51bd2IIET0BFyf458BJg-fz-m5XsWSM5cra_09IVQWQCmtlRZ5Yarg_rpbcet9nYlz882YN8qlAvLgZ9bahKl0s2j_3-YctF8HHG8xBv1nRat5BZ2xTYaeVnLJbeqogMShX8y/s640/Screen+Shot+2013-04-25+at+8.56.02+PM.png" width="420" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzJklNE-EwOGONynP-gc1s6Y6MMXvljd2N_usytFNKpW6FKVkDtTL1yEjAkL-Yidji7N7x1TO0U2DqtoqQXeh6756H87kgkc1YbASCyeCipD5j_wVn_Zh5Qd8HlCAwIAB5fksg1XdE7vx7/s1600/Screen+Shot+2013-04-25+at+8.41.09+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="436" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzJklNE-EwOGONynP-gc1s6Y6MMXvljd2N_usytFNKpW6FKVkDtTL1yEjAkL-Yidji7N7x1TO0U2DqtoqQXeh6756H87kgkc1YbASCyeCipD5j_wVn_Zh5Qd8HlCAwIAB5fksg1XdE7vx7/s640/Screen+Shot+2013-04-25+at+8.41.09+PM.png" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Throw <a href="http://www.novica.com/itemdetail/index.cfm?pid=169952">nutmeg waves</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieNG1U-BmyjiuMDEjat8UR1wxUpmiMXtyKZTLM2xK8wuW-gEXb1rXe4HyUvs1tiXMnBgvGhsLmwlJhFBX07INDVvQ-3R_yqlpNCKasHx6TFStG3BsGyFXQzJ16QEA0-VnJAW75G5xWq9HL/s1600/Screen+Shot+2013-04-25+at+10.09.28+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="632" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieNG1U-BmyjiuMDEjat8UR1wxUpmiMXtyKZTLM2xK8wuW-gEXb1rXe4HyUvs1tiXMnBgvGhsLmwlJhFBX07INDVvQ-3R_yqlpNCKasHx6TFStG3BsGyFXQzJ16QEA0-VnJAW75G5xWq9HL/s640/Screen+Shot+2013-04-25+at+10.09.28+PM.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><a href="http://www.novica.com/itemdetail/index.cfm?pid=95768">Mohena Mirror Sunbeam</a><br /><br />The deadline to comment is 11 pm EST Wednesday May 1st - good luck!

Giveaway: $75 Gift Certificate to NOVICA

NOVICA is one of the leading fair trade artisan websites & I'm happy to be able to offer a $75 gift certificate to one lucky reade...

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Shabby Apple Giveaway

Happy Monday! I've got a great giveaway for you this week from the online dress shop <a href="http://www.shabbyapple.com/">Shabby Apple</a>. If you haven't checked out their designs, you are missing out. <a href="http://www.shabbyapple.com/">Shabby Apple</a> offers <a href="http://www.shabbyapple.com/">women's dresses</a> and <a href="http://www.shabbyapple.com/">little girls' dresses</a> in classic silhouettes at a great price point. Here are some of my favorites . . .<br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTEdWMkTaP6ZRyZDq8QD57230WyIC66L0pQ9tb1e8dwu8i4iQMUsyPcU2_IyMs2DIZ6V2tcrW41StmgtNz4jwaXTAMLhZfVkRAV-WEcdaE9rnKZC01PJs3RStW9wXcQDsW6z9nWiyneS6j/s1600/Kelly+Green+Top+with+Navy+Striped+Skirt+Bottom+Dress.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTEdWMkTaP6ZRyZDq8QD57230WyIC66L0pQ9tb1e8dwu8i4iQMUsyPcU2_IyMs2DIZ6V2tcrW41StmgtNz4jwaXTAMLhZfVkRAV-WEcdaE9rnKZC01PJs3RStW9wXcQDsW6z9nWiyneS6j/s400/Kelly+Green+Top+with+Navy+Striped+Skirt+Bottom+Dress.jpg" width="238" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The <a href="http://www.shabbyapple.com/p-955-gondola.aspx">Gondola</a></td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJTHD9usn0DW6R0akwmrPAe9AzqsAkM2caQbLnsUl_1AiuZQzD2zV1e4S-Be8y1anXFiUUqERckOeaGNZS8qqTGcd2sQzhQtf6dHjqkfFgaVSViua-4FT-7dS3dqkShHBLqqDW0d02y36O/s1600/Black+Collar+Wrap+Dress+with+Cuffed+Sleeves.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJTHD9usn0DW6R0akwmrPAe9AzqsAkM2caQbLnsUl_1AiuZQzD2zV1e4S-Be8y1anXFiUUqERckOeaGNZS8qqTGcd2sQzhQtf6dHjqkfFgaVSViua-4FT-7dS3dqkShHBLqqDW0d02y36O/s400/Black+Collar+Wrap+Dress+with+Cuffed+Sleeves.jpg" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The <a href="http://www.shabbyapple.com/p-15-nantucket.aspx">Nantucket</a></td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmH3ODYDskk_K8oIlYeNG6KCArl_8O-S1Jozw2EyMUJLajRyDnxaGUplvp6rmc89f9DfEKQExCkSY9NzNlDShdTjj-gWuHNbecUG2CUqGH5vge2PhQSNOQIZF33v4StyUxy1MUnx5XRVM9/s1600/Overboard+Blue+and+White+Gingham+Shirt+Dress.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmH3ODYDskk_K8oIlYeNG6KCArl_8O-S1Jozw2EyMUJLajRyDnxaGUplvp6rmc89f9DfEKQExCkSY9NzNlDShdTjj-gWuHNbecUG2CUqGH5vge2PhQSNOQIZF33v4StyUxy1MUnx5XRVM9/s400/Overboard+Blue+and+White+Gingham+Shirt+Dress.jpg" width="236" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The <a href="http://www.shabbyapple.com/p-1052-overboard.aspx">Overboard </a></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: left;">And this classic, the <a href="http://www.shabbyapple.com/p-420-azure-coast.aspx">Azure Coast</a> wrap dress, can be yours through this giveaway. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0mZIE_o_Hof5TEN8rd0TtrAwlu4O86yahbpNZubM9bSBntbH32HlVl5IdHcQkxToRPYEIWjUnjmdA03hGAACmxG5RB2bYwHOKtXCHxlZ1l_FpSQxhJoY2HPYkYn80CKCaPg9q5IDysnpR/s1600/Blue+Faux+Wrap+Dress+with+Puff+Sleeves+and+Tie+Waist-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0mZIE_o_Hof5TEN8rd0TtrAwlu4O86yahbpNZubM9bSBntbH32HlVl5IdHcQkxToRPYEIWjUnjmdA03hGAACmxG5RB2bYwHOKtXCHxlZ1l_FpSQxhJoY2HPYkYn80CKCaPg9q5IDysnpR/s400/Blue+Faux+Wrap+Dress+with+Puff+Sleeves+and+Tie+Waist-1.jpg" width="241" /></a></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMPMbOtWDXfy4qdNLRZUrLgaVit5hY4vp0CVYBnxtncIVA7hPO3nJoii2s5wmv2GwnBKNjV7j8KuGO-OlCIw0SA_RxSOFlZMWULyie0esfwMVH24wzbR85SWKAAe2yymVmSQQwtijLxmNK/s1600/Blue+Faux+Wrap+Dress+with+Puff+Sleeves+and+Tie+Waist.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMPMbOtWDXfy4qdNLRZUrLgaVit5hY4vp0CVYBnxtncIVA7hPO3nJoii2s5wmv2GwnBKNjV7j8KuGO-OlCIw0SA_RxSOFlZMWULyie0esfwMVH24wzbR85SWKAAe2yymVmSQQwtijLxmNK/s400/Blue+Faux+Wrap+Dress+with+Puff+Sleeves+and+Tie+Waist.jpg" width="241" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Isn't it cute?</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: left;">To enter, simply become a follower of this blog (if you aren't already) and leave a comment. For an additional entry, you can "Like" Shabby Apple on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Shabby-Apple/56291792791.#%21/pages/Shabby-Apple/56291792791">Facebook</a>, then just come back and leave another comment telling me you did so. The giveaway will close Sunday, July 17 at 9 p.m. CST, and the winner will be announced next Monday, July 18th. Good luck!</div>

Shabby Apple Giveaway

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My First Giveaway

<span style="font-size: large;">I'm hosting a great little giveaway from CSN to help you invest in your fall decorating or wardrobe. As many of you know, CSN Stores has over 200 online shops where you can find everything from stylish handbags to modern <a href="http://www.allbarstools.com/">bar furniture</a> to great lamps and decorative accessories. Some of my current favorite items are:</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">This Harry Allen-designed<a href="http://www.csnstores.com/Areaware-HARP-ARW1009.html"> pig</a>. </span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj01PSnmKv186PpuCfKWjaO0w5xFcQDhlIxW-tGWV0IHJDP0lkXgSyf-CMYXn2D_yrJ_43KPp0i9kj5uKb7mgRSgXz3X32A6jFtxAvR7uB5lJ6S7KXtPdeqB2jNjqq3oZNy8REpGRWajME/s1600/pig_bankg.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj01PSnmKv186PpuCfKWjaO0w5xFcQDhlIxW-tGWV0IHJDP0lkXgSyf-CMYXn2D_yrJ_43KPp0i9kj5uKb7mgRSgXz3X32A6jFtxAvR7uB5lJ6S7KXtPdeqB2jNjqq3oZNy8REpGRWajME/s1600/pig_bankg.jpg" /></a></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>He comes in different colors, but of course, I love the golden pig. Isn't he cute?</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFWFdaIDYuJaHLZjc72VrTC_JzUU38TK0OMLUO0np-Ed9CV4IrFKC2NJebHcgtj4vJ4HW3TrFWesjUtgL0-AM1BEMSaUFGWGPSR8j5fltKT4ebgwoZzOpan38uKGH3cbC5_H9gf_jvLYg/s1600/Interior-Decorating-ideas-ED0310_Rakieten_05.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFWFdaIDYuJaHLZjc72VrTC_JzUU38TK0OMLUO0np-Ed9CV4IrFKC2NJebHcgtj4vJ4HW3TrFWesjUtgL0-AM1BEMSaUFGWGPSR8j5fltKT4ebgwoZzOpan38uKGH3cbC5_H9gf_jvLYg/s400/Interior-Decorating-ideas-ED0310_Rakieten_05.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS6v-2Cf6vIM1miBsH89WJcxaeFrvyQV_rkLju9eXfmMIpypu9edTyetQAits_MzH7NX0ihKUxHOmmK6BWNKb8NEp-aTABMYrSTnjVU5g752EuLuEx7MNEWCNlCHzyZimSfNB_QhsXY48/s1600/Harry+Allen+pig+bank+via+Domino.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="220" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS6v-2Cf6vIM1miBsH89WJcxaeFrvyQV_rkLju9eXfmMIpypu9edTyetQAits_MzH7NX0ihKUxHOmmK6BWNKb8NEp-aTABMYrSTnjVU5g752EuLuEx7MNEWCNlCHzyZimSfNB_QhsXY48/s320/Harry+Allen+pig+bank+via+Domino.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;">The Philippe Starck-designed <a href="http://www.allmodernfurniture.com/Kartell-485-KTL1007.html">Ghost Chair by Kartell</a>. I already have one of these and love it so.</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaUiKAik6214meHQqQcSeeSNsCzEYLiWTPYBsdugfbTEKbSLXeYWvnV6QvTNYNYcuwOXZekde4fzWtdMaS2LCtCfMYfX-USYSiYLR8J3mffSuEusydYjoyvVdtIfzY7-esdN75Ahew9sg/s1600/Louis+Ghost+Chair.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaUiKAik6214meHQqQcSeeSNsCzEYLiWTPYBsdugfbTEKbSLXeYWvnV6QvTNYNYcuwOXZekde4fzWtdMaS2LCtCfMYfX-USYSiYLR8J3mffSuEusydYjoyvVdtIfzY7-esdN75Ahew9sg/s400/Louis+Ghost+Chair.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>It looks great anywhere.</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDz8VW1hgtdO635nC_tt3CuI2NOp1nd2aRA0jxxGt4lFSuKgs7OdfdyUh5dxejv7VKmZhWlMp03TrhmZH6hMpcaqfZiLm5YjHcn9ZHd7GmghMm3H53Rz7GoHpWrtHIbj_TrTpTuBPz7n0/s1600/decor+pad.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="392" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDz8VW1hgtdO635nC_tt3CuI2NOp1nd2aRA0jxxGt4lFSuKgs7OdfdyUh5dxejv7VKmZhWlMp03TrhmZH6hMpcaqfZiLm5YjHcn9ZHd7GmghMm3H53Rz7GoHpWrtHIbj_TrTpTuBPz7n0/s400/decor+pad.png" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">The <a href="http://www.csnmirrors.com/Napa-Home-and-Garden-6093-NHG1005.html">Napa Sunburst mirror</a>. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieaesBNJu3kos8CgybmICOYL4pke5cWekHBK1bi6mR5UtrWVdBhjAByZLLC2qgJU1i7wxVqR4V_nhIYRVSmpx1ZqsANzX3AvukvZAvXV3-JVdV5yQIvmo7SxPNLjjR-n2gfAaXzbI5Zy4/s1600/Napa-Home-and-Garden-Sunburst-Mirror-in-Antique-Gold.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieaesBNJu3kos8CgybmICOYL4pke5cWekHBK1bi6mR5UtrWVdBhjAByZLLC2qgJU1i7wxVqR4V_nhIYRVSmpx1ZqsANzX3AvukvZAvXV3-JVdV5yQIvmo7SxPNLjjR-n2gfAaXzbI5Zy4/s400/Napa-Home-and-Garden-Sunburst-Mirror-in-Antique-Gold.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Some people are over sunbursts, but not me.</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjul__b2l6bHlV-dYkBb7FGz_jL8NqAQLbTn7rsQNohOxnorwaqurvYPODY7Ly7MSgx4MdXLaPcijsSp3CDS4RS1E7gLXzH-Z2_fg2rEamkJsHGndMPtcMu9slEp4kvOSaW1f-kduT_cGk/s1600/alex+papachristidis.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjul__b2l6bHlV-dYkBb7FGz_jL8NqAQLbTn7rsQNohOxnorwaqurvYPODY7Ly7MSgx4MdXLaPcijsSp3CDS4RS1E7gLXzH-Z2_fg2rEamkJsHGndMPtcMu9slEp4kvOSaW1f-kduT_cGk/s400/alex+papachristidis.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">This <a href="http://www.justwoolrugs.com/Safavieh-SOH424B-FV14281.html">wool Soho rug by Safavieh.</a></span> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiK6UNy7Dh8k1DEA75K6y6AfPpIZL2fm8ip-WDvnQYY_x5OH3hqYsSB6cISXqe1XGWuPSeawA3nYzfJkRYbLr0BaMS1pvCI-AZyCjqG3T8IZKGU__00h1uqLv-mKOtnDt9r_TLlFkrfvcM/s1600/Soho+SOH424B+Slate+Blue+-+Light+Blue+Contemporary+Rug.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiK6UNy7Dh8k1DEA75K6y6AfPpIZL2fm8ip-WDvnQYY_x5OH3hqYsSB6cISXqe1XGWuPSeawA3nYzfJkRYbLr0BaMS1pvCI-AZyCjqG3T8IZKGU__00h1uqLv-mKOtnDt9r_TLlFkrfvcM/s1600/Soho+SOH424B+Slate+Blue+-+Light+Blue+Contemporary+Rug.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Looks very Madeline Weinrib to me.</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJxYWIGPz4mVu_6j13rwHETLoiBd18OwZsX8RTnhFKWvI-HrKWWbAvRXIj4_6trB4yhScYlXwEptyRm1xWWHZW-8lAu3sPhrEtbFfykGJlCjvbz3MwcKLlhx9FELjwuMefnpchpcGQe9w/s1600/weinrib-interior-decorating-ideas-ED1208-46.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJxYWIGPz4mVu_6j13rwHETLoiBd18OwZsX8RTnhFKWvI-HrKWWbAvRXIj4_6trB4yhScYlXwEptyRm1xWWHZW-8lAu3sPhrEtbFfykGJlCjvbz3MwcKLlhx9FELjwuMefnpchpcGQe9w/s320/weinrib-interior-decorating-ideas-ED1208-46.jpg" width="256" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">This brass and granite coffee <a href="http://www.lampboutique.com/Global-Views-8.80035-GXV1000.html?cv=">table</a>. Very spare and chic.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_p946qOjxnZZpkDsg5D3hlmmIVEkiYBuTTe9nl6DB0RLsdu60_nATx3dRyN2XR5DBjZAcFuHMlJN3WGSuvtzFrLr0mZnETcd0-CMVLUeY_mVikABMoFciZ2nC9Rg5j2nP78i5ggshBJc/s1600/French+Square+Brass+&+Black+Granite+Coffee+Table.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_p946qOjxnZZpkDsg5D3hlmmIVEkiYBuTTe9nl6DB0RLsdu60_nATx3dRyN2XR5DBjZAcFuHMlJN3WGSuvtzFrLr0mZnETcd0-CMVLUeY_mVikABMoFciZ2nC9Rg5j2nP78i5ggshBJc/s320/French+Square+Brass+&+Black+Granite+Coffee+Table.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Would look great in a Miles Redd-inspired space.</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5zT0XHFIGEmVHheXjof0CIH3CcvoCKEM2Pi5udOa1UEpsPjYO6d731NgoT06WCJiw3uItf4YUA8TZTi6I7iL_hVw0PPIV6dSKF1bg9d8z_m4U7PVD5eF-GjYRL9KlvZEg51q2k8tf4Ro/s1600/home-interior-design-ED1209--002.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5zT0XHFIGEmVHheXjof0CIH3CcvoCKEM2Pi5udOa1UEpsPjYO6d731NgoT06WCJiw3uItf4YUA8TZTi6I7iL_hVw0PPIV6dSKF1bg9d8z_m4U7PVD5eF-GjYRL9KlvZEg51q2k8tf4Ro/s400/home-interior-design-ED1209--002.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;">And some cool Robert Abbey lamps: </span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi14wmo_c2J1ob8d-52hKqgwrA0dwaVOqzlZ74dTBS3z56SkK732GGUoe1phipVqkl2g48Xah06aAIHbo0Lv5zdS6KID-J_UiSlpWchKq10cxTzDgHqs5g0CWuJorHP2a0iqFz5oNO6jpg/s1600/Doughnut+Two+Light+%22C%22+Floor+Lamp+in+Antique+Natural+Brass.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi14wmo_c2J1ob8d-52hKqgwrA0dwaVOqzlZ74dTBS3z56SkK732GGUoe1phipVqkl2g48Xah06aAIHbo0Lv5zdS6KID-J_UiSlpWchKq10cxTzDgHqs5g0CWuJorHP2a0iqFz5oNO6jpg/s200/Doughnut+Two+Light+%22C%22+Floor+Lamp+in+Antique+Natural+Brass.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.lampboutique.com/Robert-Abbey-146-rab1066.html">Doughnut "C" Floor Lamp</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZzi9vm_9p4bbOBHB8aJbrBa5FT9T1LU3ZHUuZ7S8Pq0syhG8sf_1Db-KaW6uBhzQk_SNx6MY-VBClQyLa_rXmv5dQ4VWppDdjPrIYY8CjEvlGc29BsN5ipMk0suzNgE505eDgfv-P2FA/s1600/Harriet+Table+Lamp+in+Antique+Natural+Brass+with+Iridescent+Eggshell+Fabric+Shade.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZzi9vm_9p4bbOBHB8aJbrBa5FT9T1LU3ZHUuZ7S8Pq0syhG8sf_1Db-KaW6uBhzQk_SNx6MY-VBClQyLa_rXmv5dQ4VWppDdjPrIYY8CjEvlGc29BsN5ipMk0suzNgE505eDgfv-P2FA/s200/Harriet+Table+Lamp+in+Antique+Natural+Brass+with+Iridescent+Eggshell+Fabric+Shade.jpg" width="200" /> </a> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.lampboutique.com/Robert-Abbey-1876X-rab1410.html">Harriet Table Lamp</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAD4P6vzHEQzdqX_YCSzkiLZRwb18pFCpNj7EVxHg567BCOYbdVgDVuoYOR3a35e1PFtXNbJMBbci4Y25auZFel82fQBa8eR5cwaHWvTq6NFECscyWceKgjdAeTuRahg772yWrMAMuQuM/s1600/KineticPharmacy+Desk+Lamp+in+Antiqued+Natural+Brass.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAD4P6vzHEQzdqX_YCSzkiLZRwb18pFCpNj7EVxHg567BCOYbdVgDVuoYOR3a35e1PFtXNbJMBbci4Y25auZFel82fQBa8eR5cwaHWvTq6NFECscyWceKgjdAeTuRahg772yWrMAMuQuM/s1600/KineticPharmacy+Desk+Lamp+in+Antiqued+Natural+Brass.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.csnstores.com/Robert-Abbey-1500-rab1070.html">KineticPharmacy Desk Lamp</a></div><div style="text-align: left;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Hmm. Lots of gold in my choices. Coincidence? I think not. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">The giveaway is for a $35 credit to be used toward the purchase of your choice at any CSN shop. To enter the giveaway, simply hop over to <a href="http://www.csnstores.com/">CSN Stores</a> then come back and tell me what item you've got your eye on. Become a follower of this blog for a second entry (if you're not already), and for a third, simply mention the giveaway on your blog (and just let me know you did so). The giveaway will be open through Tuesday, October 26. I'll announce a winner on Wednesday, October 27.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Thanks & good luck!</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i>Sources: <a href="http://www.elledecor.com/image/tid/5278?pause=0&page=11">Elle Decor</a> and <a href="http://mybluehydrangea.blogspot.com/">Blue Hydrangea </a></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>

My First Giveaway

I'm hosting a great little giveaway from CSN to help you invest in your fall decorating or wardrobe. As many of you know, CSN Stores has...

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I Won!

<span style="font-size: large;">It's a miracle . . . I won something!</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2Wdbi1ZbTxm282cq98Kmi7A4beWQQrcwGQtI9e-9CDcHiGpeofhlXTN5VIXKzeQMzdyy7Tv4kPPVA-_QaZBoE8QpyyjyEYPbzrrkvueKHp7yLalLCmGkdCrls8tAA-sfkdMopQyyoApM/s1600/4__%23$!@%25!%23__unknown.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="347" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2Wdbi1ZbTxm282cq98Kmi7A4beWQQrcwGQtI9e-9CDcHiGpeofhlXTN5VIXKzeQMzdyy7Tv4kPPVA-_QaZBoE8QpyyjyEYPbzrrkvueKHp7yLalLCmGkdCrls8tAA-sfkdMopQyyoApM/s400/4__%23$!@%25!%23__unknown.jpg" width="400" /></a></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Do you remember this <a href="http://myinteriorlife.blogspot.com/2010/04/and-winner-is.html">giveaway</a> I mentioned a few days ago? Well, I won! And, I never win anything. This is one for the record books.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Julie from <a href="http://www.monkeygrasshill.blogspot.com/">Monkey Grass Hill</a> and I have exchanged a couple of emails, and she's thrown out a couple of ideas for my very own piece of her jewelry.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJvdng6MnMVwjvJwNeb1HlWThMePGdD795fklUVA7qa6hQqKTNEeum-ixS6EqP9on4AOo5tlE0jx8Q5fHhm3t8GF0Bgb-_Qhp2gabgcN5Yyo4ve7jr2c82Li6IgL3eX8ExV-krOFLXU4g/s1600/IMG_1952.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJvdng6MnMVwjvJwNeb1HlWThMePGdD795fklUVA7qa6hQqKTNEeum-ixS6EqP9on4AOo5tlE0jx8Q5fHhm3t8GF0Bgb-_Qhp2gabgcN5Yyo4ve7jr2c82Li6IgL3eX8ExV-krOFLXU4g/s400/IMG_1952.jpg" width="400" /></a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">I am so excited. There's nothing quite like jewelry to perk up a girl's day. I'll, of course, share photos of the finished item once it arrives.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZVwJ2g5zGZlyXA1Ik5j3yf5OWud9zllBWAB4ZLVLZ9_hboRdvpvxZ5bPSnOsMa7kDW4kdoOAkF-PiRogPLnAwmbVTgKiBgoOx8wRwEP1ypLfqOWe6-Od-aJ2pngjiMXppkUNfSqE4bN0/s1600/IMG_1870.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZVwJ2g5zGZlyXA1Ik5j3yf5OWud9zllBWAB4ZLVLZ9_hboRdvpvxZ5bPSnOsMa7kDW4kdoOAkF-PiRogPLnAwmbVTgKiBgoOx8wRwEP1ypLfqOWe6-Od-aJ2pngjiMXppkUNfSqE4bN0/s400/IMG_1870.jpg" width="400" /></a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Thanks again, Julie, for the opportunity to win an amazing piece of jewelry! Check out <a href="http://www.monkeygrasshill.blogspot.com/">Monkey Grass Hill</a> to see more of Julie's beautiful creations and read about her journey to make her house a warm and inviting home.</span></div>

I Won!

It's a miracle . . . I won something! Do you remember this giveaway I mentioned a few days ago? Well, I won! And, I never win anything....

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And the Winner Is . . .

<span style="font-size: large;">No, I'm not announcing the winner of some super giveaway because, well, my blog's just not that popular yet (however, see below if you're interested in a giveaway). </span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">I'm actually announcing something much more exciting (well, to me anyway) - the paint color that will go in most of my house. Okay, so it was never really a competition, but it kind of felt that way. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">So, without further ado . . . the color will be: </span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Wheeling Neutral by Benjamin Moore.</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitj6Oh49IOxfAS11vbVttbJZ1aI0jLuGl8DWk7kQ5z6yRiJUXozVMnm3wvx4B8PXVPC7eQPoyOAXUyY4ppYWVDS1z6eAq7oDVoEDaNj4eHe8l8j6g-iX5_DjBTtDHgTqwiotFivBfZGvQ/s1600/IMG_4923.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitj6Oh49IOxfAS11vbVttbJZ1aI0jLuGl8DWk7kQ5z6yRiJUXozVMnm3wvx4B8PXVPC7eQPoyOAXUyY4ppYWVDS1z6eAq7oDVoEDaNj4eHe8l8j6g-iX5_DjBTtDHgTqwiotFivBfZGvQ/s400/IMG_4923.jpg" width="300" /></a></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Sorry, this photo is not great. I tried to download a swatch off the Benjamin Moore website but it didn't work. So, this is the sample I painted on poster board. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Special thanks to <a href="http://havenandhome.blogspot.com/">Marianne of Haven and Home</a> for suggesting the color!</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Honestly, after a while all the paint started to look alike . . .</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPrDGxSNmSoZ7LVyh9o42HuG8iQj-I7j37Q2Fnd6SM7JUwWlWpX7TZIIAxMmVoY4garNXvFe2O8slYTafvhBc2DthBLiWPsnGtWcu2pL7Uj01ZfTaZFH76HFlP10hmtQ2ZBMEQ4_I9KpE/s1600/IMG_4924.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPrDGxSNmSoZ7LVyh9o42HuG8iQj-I7j37Q2Fnd6SM7JUwWlWpX7TZIIAxMmVoY4garNXvFe2O8slYTafvhBc2DthBLiWPsnGtWcu2pL7Uj01ZfTaZFH76HFlP10hmtQ2ZBMEQ4_I9KpE/s400/IMG_4924.JPG" width="400" /></a></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"> And, after 11 samples, I was a bit bleary-eyed . . .</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUbGNomTdufBTzZrSGjLQvCvKC1Lv1kULB8i-cj9lEbeG-mzbmTotKpMD940-0AYIz4IBx6WFAJHi68t2kvaHG99tZWB0mAiOrB-emYHiaYB56SQ7xl21FF2XGfwbLhj2TcQmBR6WlhRc/s1600/IMG_4925.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUbGNomTdufBTzZrSGjLQvCvKC1Lv1kULB8i-cj9lEbeG-mzbmTotKpMD940-0AYIz4IBx6WFAJHi68t2kvaHG99tZWB0mAiOrB-emYHiaYB56SQ7xl21FF2XGfwbLhj2TcQmBR6WlhRc/s400/IMG_4925.JPG" width="400" /></a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">But, after all was said and done (and painted), Wheeling Neutral emerged as the favorite for its lack of pink or yellow undertones. If anything, it might have a hint of green but overall it's a clean, crisp neutral that I believe I can live with for years to come.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Armando (my favorite painter) is booked for Monday, and I can't wait. Don't you just love saying "Armando"? It makes me think of some hunky guy from a Telemundo soap opera. Trust me, he's not. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">In other news (that I hinted at above), there are a couple of great giveaways I've run across on other blogs in the past couple of days.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Julie over at <a href="http://monkeygrasshill.blogspot.com/">Monkey Grass Hill</a> is offering a fabulous jewelry giveaway. The best part - she makes this jewelry herself, and it is beautiful! Very vintage-inspired and unique. I love it. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjljTby32mYfFMsYyiPTPnNyhTKzIywGCjho9gpU2LqbfNYs-xc1wL-HKqe1uNM4ZgpCinMNqTncBlNxG6yX29JuRlHVFgegQ3ETtVHETFlm_lVKBei3zEy8bnNarWYVFK8uWiE9JNiHrA/s1600/4__%23$!@%25!%23__unknown.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="347" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjljTby32mYfFMsYyiPTPnNyhTKzIywGCjho9gpU2LqbfNYs-xc1wL-HKqe1uNM4ZgpCinMNqTncBlNxG6yX29JuRlHVFgegQ3ETtVHETFlm_lVKBei3zEy8bnNarWYVFK8uWiE9JNiHrA/s400/4__%23$!@%25!%23__unknown.jpg" width="400" /></a></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Plus, while you're over there, check out her <a href="http://monkeygrasshill.blogspot.com/">blog</a> as she shares before and afters from her home and muses over whether or not she has too much zebra stuff (something we all can relate to). She's very unpretentious and down-to-earth - my kind of girl.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">And the second giveaway is a great Gold Sunburst Mirror (who wouldn't love one of these?) from <a href="http://www.fromtherightbank.com/2010/04/giveaway-gold-sunburst-mirror/">From the Right Bank</a>. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht31nshOAWrBWtchICR9ztfGLiBsFKoLBrPixgAIrL6OO6sZvKejb51p_Etzwe4VnW40ERORX7WVmuh23MFqBoQW8O1DGRt8l2MH88E1UYPE-DPvqVZjYDLaDVMV8S_fzEhKvoypOOjk4/s1600/Picture-1.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="397" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht31nshOAWrBWtchICR9ztfGLiBsFKoLBrPixgAIrL6OO6sZvKejb51p_Etzwe4VnW40ERORX7WVmuh23MFqBoQW8O1DGRt8l2MH88E1UYPE-DPvqVZjYDLaDVMV8S_fzEhKvoypOOjk4/s400/Picture-1.png" width="400" /></a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Ally of From the Right Bank has clocked some serious travel time (she seems to be almost as well-traveled as my father), and has recently hosted a spate of guest bloggers as she has been in India - poor dear. Her blog is very entertaining, check it out <a href="http://www.fromtherightbank.com/">here</a>.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">That's all for now. I'll keep you updated on how Armando's doing next week!</span></div>

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