A little something happened today that calls for a celebration.  So glad we have a leftover bottle of champagne from last night’s birthday party, because I am just completely elated and overjoyed.  What happened you might ask ?

On my Statcounter, this site just registered over two million pageviews.  Two million !   In nine months !   Holy guacamole Batman !  My little ol’ brain is spinning just thinking about it.  I am so very grateful to those of you who read about my adventures in DIY and decorating.

Hip hip hooray !

So with a thankful heart, and an attitude of gratitude, I’d like to offer two lucky winners (two million = two winners) a special prize.  Two readers can either 1) choose any item in my Etsy shop that is listed under $40, and I’ll ship it to you free, or 2) receive a $40 dollar gift certificate to Amazon.  Your choice.  Two winners ! 

Eligibility?  Just say something nice in a comment.  One entry per person please.  No need to tweet, or blog about it.  Let’s just keep this to you regular readers.  Giveaway ends Thursday November 12th at 8 p.m. PST.  Both winners chosen by Random.org. 

And from the bottom of my heart, a big thank you.  

More Announcements: 

I’ve already received some excellent submissions for Guest Blogger Week, starting November 23rd.  So many great ideas, we may have to start the event early ! 

I hope you’ll join me in the December 8th Parade of Ornaments where we all show off our holiday baubles.  What a great day to give us a tour of your mantle, tablescape, or Christmas tree.  We’ll use MckLinky in order to promote some blog hopping.  Mark your calendar !   

In CG creative news, I came up with a unique interpretation of an Advent Calendar – look for that this week. 

And since we all love free goodies, there is still time to enter the Lisa Leonard jewelry giveaway, which ends Tuesday November 10th at 8 p.m. PST.  Click here to enter. 

Whew, that’s a lot going on around here.  These pretzels announcements are making me thirsty (… for my fellow Seinfeld fans).  Now where is that bottle of champagne ?

 ***  This giveaway is now closed.  Thank you to everyone for your kind comments !  ***

Greetings friends.  I am so excited today !  It’s my turn to offer you a wonderful giveaway and to showcase the amazing talents of Lisa Leonard.  Perhaps you’ve seen her designs featured recently throughout the blogosphere.   Rhoda from Southern Hospitality featured her a few weeks ago, and I was smitten !   She was also featured on another favorite blog Decor8.  If you are new to Lisa’s collection, let me introduce you to this very talented lady.  

Lisa Leonard is a jewelry designer, crafting the most beautiful and stylish sterling silver pieces .  I know you will want to get your hands on one of her spectacular and sentimental designs, using a technique of hammered, antiqued and polished sterling.  Lisa is so delightful, she even writes an endearing blog about her reflections on motherhood, life, and her jewelry. 

Here are just a few samples of her work. 

Open Circle Bracelet:

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Congratulations to the following two winners of the $50 dollar gift certificate to CabinetKnob.com, chosen by Random.org. 

#11  Lisa from Transforming from Glory to Glory

#164:  Kathy from Creative Home Expressions

I simply cannot wait to see what these ladies create with their win.   Many thanks to my friends over at CabinetKnob.com for their generous giveaway !

Hello friends !  If you are like me, you are always looking to spruce up a space with details that will add real value to your home.   I am so delighted to showcase a company called CabinetKnob.com – a great resource for any home builder or remodeler.  This company has so much to offer, from bath and closet accessories to vanities, mirrors, and sinks to builders’ hardware.    

Looking for some new cabinet knobs or pulls for your latest DIY project ?    

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