Hi y’all, thanks for all of your congratulations from yesterday, it’s so very nice to read all of your kind comments.  In other news, guess who’s in my house?  Rhoda, that’s who!  Yep, my good friend Rhoda from Southern Hospitality arrived yesterday from Georgia and I’m going to play tour guide for a few days and take her to visit all my favorite places while she’s here.  We’re going thrifting, antiquing, and to both Sonoma and San Francisco, so follow me and follow Rhoda on Twitter and we’ll share all of our Northern Cali adventures with you.

I’ve got a fantastic seasonal giveaway for you today.  One of my sponsors Love Feast Table sells the cutest velvet pumpkins you ever did see made by Plush Pumpkins with ‘real and spectacular’ stems which brings to mind a certain Seinfeld quote but I will spare you from spinning off into a Seinfeld quote frenzy which I am prone to do often, crazed fan that I am.

I love these!

Perhaps you’ve spied them over at Nester’s place or in Layla’s cute basket.  Well today is my turn to giveaway a set of six!  How sweet are these authentic stems?

These pumpkins were recently featured in Better Homes & Gardens and now’s your chance to get your hands on them!

These velvet pumpkins come in several sizes and plenty of colors like Lagoon, Stone, Curry, Chocolate, and Spice to name a few.  They’re perfect for your fall mantel, sideboard, or Thanksgiving table, and you’ll be so tempted to leave them out all year long.

There are so many color combinations to choose from, here is just a small sampling!

Good news, there’s a set of six up for grabs ( $148 value) !

Eligibility to win a set of Six Plush Pumpkins – you choose the set:

1.  Leave a comment with the word ‘pumpkin’ in it.  Or you can leave your favorite Seinfeld quote, either will qualify!

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

Giveaway ends Monday September 26th at 8 p.m. PST, one winner chosen at random.

Two more quick things, the winners of the Style Package Giveaway and the Decorative Pillow Giveaway have been added to the original posts.  Winners notified via email.

Also, don’t forget, the Fall Link Parties start next week, with Layla hosting Mantels on Tuesday the 27th and Rhoda hosting Door Décor on Thursday the 29th.  See you there!

THIS GIVEAWAY IS CLOSED.

Winner, #1,328 Aly, notification sent via email!

Cheers and happy fall weekend y’all!

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Greetings all and happy Friday!  With such amazing weather, I am determined to explore someplace really cool outdoors this weekend, perhaps Napa, perhaps San Francisco. Anyone have any places you’d like me to check out and write about?  Send me an email, I’d love to hear your suggestions!

This weekend’s giveaway is sponsored by Pillows by Dezign, a home décor company specializing in designer pillows all sewn in the USA.  To quote founder Marian Silverman, “Decorative pillows are the jewelry that completes the outfit!”  Indeed they are, so how about an opportunity to win some decorative throw pillows for your home? 

All decorative pillows include the down or polyester insert (your choice) and hidden zippers. Fabrics come from well known designers such as Kravet, Robert Allen, and Duralee to name a few. You could even design your own with their custom service. 

Gorgeousness guaranteed! 

Here’s a peek at just a few of the pillows in the shop:

Pillows by Dezign is offering two lucky winners a $75 shop credit, plus free shipping.

Eligibility to win one of two $75 shop credits to Pillows by Dezign:

1)  Pay a visit to Pillows by Dezign and pick your favorite throw pillow, then name your choice in a comment.

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

3) For a third chance to win, Like Pillows by Dezign on Facebook, then leave an additional comment stating “I like PBD!”

That’s all folks.  Two winners chosen at Random.  US and Canada only.  Giveaway ends Monday September 19, 2011 at 8 p.m. PST. 

THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED.

Winners:  #418 Jaime and #797 Anna Driver-Bishop.  Both winners notified by email. 

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Hello friends, I’m so looking forward to the weekend!  One of my best friends from college is finally coming to visit, we’ll be laughing it up tomorrow, can’t wait.  Did you catch my interview over at Amanda’s earlier this week?  Stop by to check it out and say hello.

This weekend’s giveaway is brought to you by another favorite blogger and long time sponsor, Jennifer of Style Your Life.  Jennifer is a stylist and personal shopper helping clients create new outfits and wardrobes through her business and blog. 

I love getting her daily posts, Jennifer always puts together the most stylish outfits and offers all sorts of options for mixing the pieces. She can pull together any outfit to suit your style, from dressy to casual, and always within your budget!

Every season, Jennifer writes a “Look Book” which is such a steal at $5 dollars, you can purchase it over at her blog.

This weekend Jennifer is offering one of you this lovely Style Package:

1.  One hour personal stylist consultation ($50 value)

2.  Virtual wardrobe with five outfits ($50 value)

3.  Fall Look Book

4.  $50 Gift Card to Stella & Dot

Of course, you know about Stella & Dot!  Only one of my favorite sources of jewelry, ever.  That gold link bracelet is screaming my name, it’s definitely on my birthday list!

Eligibility to win the Style Package:

1. Leave a comment telling the one thing you need in your wardrobe.

2. For a second chance to win, hop on over to Stella & Dot and pick a favorite piece, then name it in a comment. 

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

One winner only, giveaway ends Monday September 12th at 8 p.m. PST. 

THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED

WINNER: #605 Jaclyn, winner notified by email.

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Hey all, thanks so much for all of your commentary on the “Should You or Shouldn’t You Paint” post from yesterday.  I love reading all of your opinions and personal experiences, and it seems there are so many of us with a passion for revamping old things with paint.  So how timely is this weekend’s giveaway?  Very. 

Y’all know I loooooove Purdy brushes, they’re the best!  I’ve got a dozen or so sitting in my DIY closet and consider them an essential tool for any DIYer, from novice to pro. 

Do you wanna know what my favorite thing is about Purdy brushes?  It’s simple.  You’ll never find a fiber or hair in your paint with a Purdy.  Yes, they cost a few dollars more, but they’re worth it for two reasons.  You avoid the headache of picking paintbrush fibers or hairs out of your fresh wet paint (that stinks), and they last a very long time if you take care of them and clean them properly.   

Guess what gang?  Purdy is giving away a three pack of their high quality paint brushes to five lucky winners!  Woot!

Five lucky winners get these three brushes:  1 inch angled; 1 ½ inch angled and 2 inch flat XL Series Nylon/Polyester brushes for all paints.  Awesome.

If you’ve got questions about painting projects, Purdy has answered so many of them on their “Ask Purdy” page so hop over and take a peek. 

Eligibility to win one of five 3 Packs of Purdy Paintbrushes:

1.  Simply leave a comment telling me your next painting project.

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

3. .  For a third chance to win, “Like Purdy” on Facebook, then leave and additional comment stating you did. 

Five winners chosen by Random.org.  Giveaway ends Monday September 5th at 8 p.m. PST. 

THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED

Winners announced here.

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