Hello everyone! I have a new DIY project to share today: fabric covered boxes perfect for storing keepsakes or office supplies. I love the idea of wrapping plain boxes in pretty patterns (like I did last year these marbled paper versions) and this time I made them with some beautiful fabrics sent to me by Annie Selke from her Pine Cone Hill collection.

To read the step by step, hop on over to Annie’s Fresh American blog to read today’s post on how to make fabric covered boxes!

Annie is hosting a giveaway for $100 worth of PCH products on her blog and so am I! If you’d like to get your hands on $100 worth of Pine Cone Hill fabrics, here’s how:

Eligibility to win $100 shop credit for Pine Cone Hill fabric:

1) Hop over to Pine Cone Hill fabrics and pick a favorite pattern from the yardage collection, then leave a comment on this blog post naming your choice!

One winner, US and Canada only. Giveaway ends at midnight PST on May 6, 2013. By entering this giveaway you agree to this site’s giveaway policy and Official Rules of Entry.

THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED.

Winner: #204 Mimi Matthews, winner notified via email

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Yesterday I took a few hours to run errands and visit some favorite stores to check out new collections and popped into World Market. My sister is also fixing up her place so we were texting pictures back and forth, talking about the pieces and accents and textiles we like, it’s so much fun to shop like that!

World Market unveils several collections throughout the year but I always look forward to the outdoor options, full of color and exotic patterns, and picked up some accents there last year for our balcony seating area. I spied a lot of new favorites while I was there on Sunday – I especially love their patterned textiles for a variety of uses beyond the tea towel or napkin (think art and pillows!)

Today I have a $50 gift card from me to giveaway to one of you to pick out something special for yourself.

To be eligible, simply leave a comment on this blog post answering this question, what colors or patterns are you decorating with this spring and summer in or outside of your home?

I’ll pick a winner at random later this week, giveaway expires Thursday April 25th at midnight PST. One entry per person, US only.  Good luck! *not a sponsored post, just a fan of World Market!

THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED.

Winner: Rachel Slotman #696, winner notified via email.

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Displaying photographs of favorite people and places is the one thing that transforms a house into a home. I love the growing popularity of gallery walls that showcase beautiful images, but imagine the possibilities beyond just photographs – artwork (whether children’s or professional), fabric, papers, maps, whatever you treasure in paper form can be framed in a gallery wall to decorate your many spaces.

Recently, I was introduced to Change of Art, a company which carries several collections of gallery frames and makes the process of hanging a gallery wall so easy. The approach is really smart, they’ve taken the hassles out of matting & framing, just slide your print in and out of the unique backer, you don’t have to move or touch the glass.

Switch out art prints & update photos whenever you want. Arrange your gallery wall with their set of paper templates and button hangers before you even pick up a hammer and nails. If you want to get creative you can fill in with other artwork or wall decor you already own.

Change of Art’s frames come in several colors (not just black!) and they are all Made in the USA. They are sponsoring this week’s giveaway and one winner gets their choice of any set of gallery frames (up to $230 value).

Eligibility to win the wall gallery of your choice from Change of Art:

1) Hop over to Change of Art and pick your favorite gallery then name it in a comment.

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

Giveaway ends Sunday March 3rd at midnight PST, one winner, US and Canada only. By entering this giveaway you agree to this site’s giveaway policies and Official Rules of Entry.

Looking for gallery wall inspiration?  Check out their Pinterest board devoted to the topic for hundreds of ideas!

THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED.

Winner: #586 Kristin at Little Corbin Hill, notified via email.

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Greetings friends, this month’s giveaway is brought to you by Crane & Canopy, a company that offers fresh and fabulous linens for the bedroom, from sheets to shams to duvets, including both basics and chic patterns.

Crane & Canopy is founded on an innovative concept in bedding by cutting out the middle man to deliver to customers affordable and stylish bedding.  All duvets and sheets are 300-400 thread count single ply cotton and so soft to the touch (I know, I’ve felt them!)

Crane & Canopy is offering three winners a $75 shop credit for use toward any shams, sheets, or duvet of your choice.

Eligibility to be one of three lucky winners of a $75 shop credit:

1)  Visit Crane & Canopy and pick a favorite item from the many collections and name it in a comment on this post.

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

Giveaway ends Sunday February 10th at midnight PST.  US and Canada only.  Three winners chosen at random.  By entering this giveaway you agree to this site’s giveaway policy and Official Rules of Entry.

THIS GIVEAWAY IS CLOSED.

Winners: #242 Cassie, #504 Amanda Palmer; #685 Tami Judy, winners notified via email.

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