Hello ladies and gents, it’s that time of year where we’re all planning for the holidays and part of that is setting an inviting table. Would you like a chance to win a gift card to HomeGoods by setting your holiday table and snapping some pics?
Well I’ve partnered with HomeGoods to host a holiday tablescape contest next month, right here! It’s gonna be fun and filled with inspiration!
To get your creativity flowing, take a peek at a few helpful hints for setting a stylish table by interior designer Elaine Griffin.
I interviewed Elaine last year, and she’s one of my most favorite designers. Elaine has also partnered with HomeGoods to create a series called ‘Design Happy’ – hop on over to check out her short videos, she’s sharing her best advice on everything from hanging art to arranging vignettes on a table.
Here’s how the holiday tablescape contest will work. On Wednesday November 30th, the Link Party will be right here for one day, and here’s what’s up for grabs:
One Grand Prize Winner will receive a $100 HomeGoods Gift Card
Three Runners Up will receive a $50 HomeGoods Gift Card
To enter, you’ll need to style a holiday tablescape and post it on your blog on or before November 30, 2011, then link up to the party on that day. Or you can enter via email with a minimum of two different images sent to tablescapecontest@gmail.com.
Tablescapes to be judged in the spirit of HomeGoods based on style, affordability, and creativity. The tablescapes must be fall or winter holiday related (Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas, New Years, etc.) and must be set on a dining table (no mantels or bookshelves, etc.) The panel of three judges who will determine the final winners includes myself, Rhoda from Southern Hospitality and Courtney from Courtney Out Loud.
Here is the Date to Remember:
Tablescape Contest Link Party: Wednesday, November 30, 2011
(or enter via email to tablescapecontest@gmail.com by midnight PST on 11/30/11, minimum two different images of your table)
Start thinking about the fabulous table you will set !!
Are you in?
Disclosure & Rules of Entry: No purchase necessary. Entrants must be over the age of 18 and a resident of the United States. Official entry occurs by linking up your blog post with images of your tablescape on November 30, 2011 on this blog, or via email (minimum two images) to tablescapecontest@gmail.com sent before midnight PST on November 30, 2011.
The odds of winning depends on the number of entries and the final choices of the panel of judges based on the criteria specified. One entry per person. Any disputes to be resolved at the sole discretion of the blog owner. All contest winners will be announced on this blog before December 12, 2011, and via email provided. This blog to be held harmless in the event that the prize or sweepstakes in some way negatively impacts the winner. Home Goods is the sponsor of this contest at no cost, however the blog owner and judges have been compensated with gift cards to Home Goods for this promotion. The state of California is the jurisdiction of the regulation of this contest. Void where prohibited by law.
Greetings lovelies! I do hope you all had a fabulous fall weekend. It was pouring down rain all weekend around here, so the paint on my lovely credenza is still drying due to cold temperatures. I soooo wanted to get all my files organized this weekend, but it was not meant to be. My office is a straight up disaster zone, so I’ve got absolutely nothing for ya! But who cares about that because today is all about YOU!
It’s time for the ‘Mom Cave’ Link Party, sponsored by HomeGoods! The top prize is a $250 gift card to HomeGoods, and there will also be four runners up, each winning their own $50 gift card to HomeGoods.
Here’s how to enter:
Write up a post* under 200 words in one of the two categories below with images of your space, and link your post to this party to be eligible.
A) Describe your ‘Mom Cave’ and get creative! It can be your home office, your craft corner or closet, your reading nook, your vanity, or your favorite getaway spot. Wherever it is that YOU take time to recharge, create, get organized, or just relax. Why is it special to you? How does your existing ‘Mom Cave’ help you stay organized, unwind, or simply be a better Mom?
B) OR, answer this question in your post: How would a $250 gift card help you create your own ‘Mom Cave’? Don’t forget a picture!
*If you do not have a blog, please submit your written entry (with at least 1 picture) to centsationalgirl@gmail.com on or before October 26th by 11p.m PST.
Hi all – I have some exciting news to share! The kind folks over at HomeGoods are sponsoring a fantastic contest with me, and five of you will be the winners! We all know HomeGoods as the one stop shopping place for frugal yet fabulous home decor.
Recently, HomeGoods has partnered with Elaine Griffin, designer extraordinaire, (whose book I reviewed last year) to create the concept of a ‘Mom Cave’. A what? Yes, I said a ‘Mom Cave’.
Of course, we’ve all heard of the Man Cave, but this is a new twist on the idea with the busy Mom in mind! How gorgeous is this ‘Mom Cave’ space designed by Elaine Griffin?
Well I have some very exciting news ! I’m hosting a ‘Mom Cave’ link party for all of you, and the prizes will be BIG!
The top prize is a $250 gift card to HomeGoods.
Four runners up will receive a $50 gift card to HomeGoods.
Five winners will be selected by a panel of three judges (mystery awesome blogger judge panel announced at the Link Party).
Criteria for entry:
Write up a post* in one of the two categories below in 100 words or less with images of your space and then link up to the party on October 25th.
A) Describe your ‘Mom Cave’ and get creative! It can be your home office, your craft corner or closet, your reading nook, your vanity, or your favorite getaway spot. Wherever it is that YOU take time to recharge, create, get organized, or just relax. Why is it special to you? How does your existing ‘Mom Cave’ help you stay organized, unwind, or simply be a better Mom?
B) OR, answer this question in your post: How would a $250 gift card help you create your own ‘Mom Cave’? Don’t forget a picture!
*If you do not have a blog, please submit your written entry (with at least 1 picture) to centsationalgirl@gmail.com on or before October 25th.
So . . .
Please mark your calendar for Monday October 25th!
I’ll be making some organizational upgrades to my own home office space, and I plan on showing those on the 25th too.
Heads up all, there’s some home improvement related contests going on right now that I wanted to share with you! First, some creative friends have formed a new blog called the CSI Project:
This week’s CSI Project contest is the ‘Hardware Store Challenge’ and I’m the guest judge this week, oh yessss. Your project need only include one element from a hardware store such as nail gun or staple gun, lumber or wood trim, gardening supplies, tools, paint projects, anything purchased at a hardware store.
Be sure to add the CSI button to your post to be eligible !
This week, the winner will receive a $50 dollar gift certificate to Sparkle & Metal.
You have until Thursday at 12 p.m. EST to link up.
One Project Closer is hosting their annual summer Before and After Contest 2010 benefiting Habitat for Humanity. Last year, I was one of the weekly winners for our staircase redo. This contest is a fantastic opportunity to show off your best Before and After, win a little dough, and help out a worthy cause.
You submit your renovation project that you worked on yourself, and then a winner is chosen once a week and featured on the site. The weekly winner also receives a $50 dollar gift certificate to either Lowe’s, Home Depot, or Amazon.com !
Best of all, the OPC gang donates $100 dollars to Habitat for Humanity in your honor (and for each weekly winner).
At the end of the summer, the community votes, and the winner receives a bonus $150 dollar gift card.
Finally, you know I’m a huge fan of MirrorMate having successfully transformed my own hall bath mirror with their product. MirrorMate is hosting a MirrorMate Makeover contest for anyone who has purchased a frame and installed in their own home.
The best makeover winner will receive a $500 dollar American Express gift card – you can find all the rules right here. And if still haven’t spruced up your bathroom space with a MirrorMate frame, you can use the code CENTS to receive 15% off your purchase !
Know of any other DIY or home improvement related contests going on right now ? Do share!
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Hello ladies and gents, it’s that time of year where we’re all planning for the holidays and part of that is setting an inviting table. Would you like a chance to win a gift card to HomeGoods by setting your holiday table and snapping some pics? 
