It’s no secret I’m a huge fan of Z Gallerie, it’s one of my most favorite places to go for  inspiration and also to shop for home décor. I can always find something with a little sparkle or sheen, and great pattern and texture too.  They never shy away from bold color and are always reinterpreting the classics in a fresh modern way. Z Gallerie offers something to suit everyone’s taste or style, from global to glamorous, and best of all, at affordable prices.

A few weeks ago I was invited to tour their Design Studio in Berkeley and I took my friend Courtney along. The Studio was filled with all sorts of great design ideas, works in progress, and soon to be released décor. We met the owners and the design team and got to ooh and ahh over all of the new things. For me, it was like being invited into Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Room, there was serious eye candy everywhere!  

You’re familiar with Z Gallerie’s stylish home furnishings, bedding, art, and accessories, right?   

I can’t wait to tablescape for Thanksgiving, and I have my eye on Z’s gold chisel glassware. 

Much of the holiday collection is now available online ~ I’m loving those white bark candles which will arrive shortly in stores. 

Here’s the good news . .

Up for grabs this weekend is a $100 Gift Card to Z Gallerie, yippee!

Eligibility to win the $100 Gift Card to Z Gallerie:

1)  Hop over to Z Gallerie and pick a favorite item, then name your choice in a comment on this post.

2) For a second chance to win, link to this giveaway on either Facebook or Twitter, then leave a second comment telling where you linked (FB or Twitter). 

Be sure to Like Z Gallerie on Facebook and follow Z Gallerie on Twitter for all the latest on new arrivals and sales too.

One winner chosen by Random.org, US only, giveaway ends Monday October 17, 2011 at 8 p.m. PST. 

THIS GIVEWAY IS NOW CLOSED.

WINNER: #952 Ami P.  Email sent to you Ami, congrats! 

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Psssst… one more thing.  The winners of last weekend’s Personalized Stamp Giveaway were announced here, winners received an email from me. 

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Hello all, the sun is shining, and the forecast is for a perfect fall weekend, yes! The hub and I are headed to the City by the Bay on Sunday with great seats at the 49er football game, I’m so excited!! I haven’t been to a professional football game in so many years, we’re going to have a ball while the kids are home with a babysitter, woo hoo!!  

The winners of the Waverly Fabric Giveaway are #1,344 Anneke of RustiChic and #2,053 Jenny of DIY Newlyweds. The Matthew Mead Tiered Stand goes to #8 Kathy Ellis, congratulations ladies, I sent you all an email.

This weekend’s giveaway is brought to you by Purple Lemon Designs, an Etsy shop filled with delightful personalized products from customized stamps to stationery.

Five free personalized stamps are up for grabs this weekend, just in time for the upcoming holiday mailings!  Pick an everyday or Christmas version, winners choice!

Purple Lemon Designs is also offering all of you a 10% discount when you shop – simply use the code CG2011.

Eligibility to win one of five free personalized stamps from Purple Lemon Designs

1) Hop on over to Purple Lemon Designs and pick your favorite stamp, then leave your choice in a comment.

2)  For a second chance to win, link to this giveaway on either Facebook or Twitter, then leave a second comment telling where you linked (FB or Twitter).

3.  For a third chance to win, Like Purple Lemon on Facebook, leave another comment here.

Five winners chosen at random, free shipping, US and Canada only. Giveaway ends Monday October 10th, 8 p.m. PST. 

THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED.

Five winners:  #12 Anne, #210, Amanda S., #349 Cynthia, #405 Penelope, #651 Sunday.  Winners all notified via email!

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I’m so excited to share some big news with you!  A few days ago I received an email letting me know that Holiday Magazine is now available!  Perhaps you recall that day in July I spent shooting with Matthew at my house. You can see all of our styling and the feature revealed on the pages of the new Holiday.

Holiday Magazine with Matthew Mead will be sold on newsstands later in the season, however there is an expanded keepsake issue ready right now for purchase. The keepsake edition is bigger and contains additional pages of beautiful holiday ideas, recipes, and projects.

The expanded issue can be ordered online to arrive directly in your mailbox before the newsstand edition is available.  Expert stylist Matthew Mead creates a simple yet spectacular holiday for you with creative ideas for handmade crafts, unique gifts, elegant decorations, and scrumptious edibles. This special issue includes so much inspiration from the Christmas cookies to seasonal home makeovers to exquisite paper crafts. Inside you’ll find contributions from bloggers including Stephanie Nielson (The NieNie Dialogues), Tricia Foley, Living Locurto, Savour Fare, Brooklyn Limestone and me! 

I was so honored to be included in this issue and to work side by side with Matthew. For the magazine, I recreated our New Year’s Eve buffet table in a fresh color palette of vivid pinks paired with lime green. You’ll read about our New Year’s Eve traditions and a party that’s incomplete without the three C’s: cheesecake, chocolate, and champagne.   

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Hello and happy Friday everyone, I announced the winner of the Plush Pumpkins Giveaway here – the winner has been notified by email!  This weekend’s giveaway is another goodie, who couldn’t use some fabulous home decor fabric? 

Waverly has added so many more patterns and colors to their Modern Essentials line.  It’s a contemporary fabric collection featuring an array of modern prints in bright colors. The classic fabric designs consist of graphic and minimalistic motifs with contemporary influences.  The designs are bold, bright and elegant, featuring straight lines, geometric designs, and large motifs -they retail for $19.99 a yard at Joann’s. 

Good news gang, there are ten yards of gorgeous fabric up for grabs! 

Here’s a sampling of some of the patterns available:

Two winners will receive 5 yards of free fabric shipped to your door (a $100 retail value).  Winners can choose any fabric or combination of fabrics among this Modern Essentials line in yard increments.

Two winners will be sent the list of fabric groups to choose from.  There are endless possibilities for window panels, throw pillows, seat cushions, tote bags, aprons, the list goes on…

Eligibility to win 5 yards of free Waverly Modern Essentials fabric:

1) Name your next fabric project in a comment on this post. How could you use some stylish (free!) Waverly fabric?

2) For a second chance to win, link to this giveaway on either Facebook or Twitter, and leave an additional comment telling where you mentioned this giveaway (FB or Twitter).

3) For a third chance to win, “Like” Waverly on Facebook then leave an additional comment here stating “I Like Waverly”

(There’s a second giveaway going on over at the Waverly Facebook page, so be sure to enter there too.) Two winners chosen by Random.org.  Giveaway ends Monday October 3rd, 8 p.m. PST.

Reminder: the Fall Craft Link Party is Tuesday, so get yer craft on y’all and I’ll see you there. Cheers and happy weekend!

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