Greetings all, happy Friday, I have a great giveaway for you this weekend.  My dear friend Cathe from the very popular blog Just Something I Made just happens to be a most talented graphic artist and collector of vintage monograms.   She combines her professional graphic artistry skills with her collection of vintage images to create these very stylish one-of-a-kind custom monograms for a multitude of uses. 

Take a peek at this sample of her work, aren’t they completely wonderful ? 

There’s so many ways they can be used  ~  you can create something unique and truly you with your own custom monograms:

Imagine the creative possibilities ~  I love the idea of framing different styles in a wall gallery, or creating personalized stationery.  What a wonderful wedding gift these would make !

Cathe will create for you a set of custom monograms with your chosen two initials, a $125 value.  You will receive a high resolution PDF file with at least six different styles with your chosen letters.  There will be two winners of this giveaway !

If you have any questions about how these monograms are created, how they can be used, or what colors are available, please visit this FAQ page.   You can view even more examples in this Etsy shop.

Eligibility to win one of two sets of custom vintage monograms: 

1)  Simply leave a comment describing what you would do with your own set of custom monograms.   

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

3) For a third chance to win, visit Cathe at Just Something I Made and become a follower, or sign up to follow Cathe on Twitter.  Leave an additional comment telling where you are following.

Giveaway ends Monday July 19th at 8 p.m. PST.  Two winners chosen by Random.org.

GOOD LUCK ! 

Wishing you a fabulous weekend.  We’re going to try to hop over to Napa for some wine tasting, can’t wait !

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Hello lovelies, happy Monday !   How was your weekend ?   Hope you enjoyed it ! 

Thankfully, I pulled myself away from the ice cream maker (whew!), and I decided late Friday to be more productive with my energy. . .  so I’m diving into a mini makeover in the master bedroom with some modern lamps, bedding, end tables . . . even the headboard is not safe, and will be getting some new fabric ! 

I’m midway through the upgrades, and if all turns out as planned, I’ll have some pics later in the week, meanwhile congratulations to the following two lucky winners of the Xpresiv Designs giveaway:

#17:  Teresa at Too Many Heartbeats who wrote:

“There are so many that I absolutely love. One is ‘Bless All Who Enter’ and I would put it in my foyer.”

#210:  Debra of The Bunnys Bungalow who wrote:

“I would pick ‘Bless this home and all who enter’.  I love the birds on a branch too!”

Winners, please contact me and I’ll get you your $50 dollar gift card.  

Everyone else, stay cool and enjoy your summer day !

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We all love to add personality to our home and expressing yourself with your favorite wall designs, quotes or lettering is a unique way to do it ! 

Today’s giveaway is brought to you by a new sponsor, Xpresiv Designs.

Personalize the rooms of your home with any of these customized family favorites:

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Congratulations to the following five winners of the lavender sachets plus a fresh bundle shipped to your door !     

#44:  Shreya:  “These are perfect – their beauty lies in their simplicity!  Thank you for the tutorial.  I love love love lavender!”

#205 Gail Golden:  “These are delightful. What a great idea. I use lavender at bedtime, so one of these would be a blessing.”

#290  Karen P:  “A fantastic idea! This would be perfect for a bridal shower gift for all the lovely ladies. I adore your blog!”

#405 Debbie:  “You have taught me something today! I would much rather have lavender in my husband’s closet than moth balls! I would love to smell lavender instead!!!”

#450  Richella at Imparting Grace: “What a wonderful giveaway! I just bought some lavender sachets in France to use as little gifts. . . they smell divine, but they’re not even half as pretty as yours! Oh, how I would love to be one of the lucky winners!”

Congratulations to the winners – please contact me via email and send me your full name and mailing address to receive your goodies! 

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