Hi friends, happy only one week till Christmas!!  I’m feeling the spirit of giving, so it’s time for my annual WC giveaway, this one includes some gourmet treats from the region, plus something special (and handmade) from me!  The following goodies have all been carefully wrapped and packaged and they’re awaiting shipment via USPS to the address of one lucky winner. 

I pick up these gourmet treats when we tour the local wineries, and today I’m giving away a box of some of my favorites. We love nearby Viansa (mentioned here) in Sonoma which specializes in Italian varietal and blends. Truffle honey and lemon vinaigrette plus chardonnay strawberry peach preserve are included in the box.

My most favorite balsamic vinegar on the planet comes from the famous girl & the fig, and it’s paired with the apricot fig chutney, delicious as a spread.  For your summer BBQ, also included are both a spicy zinfandel and herbed cabernet marinades. And yes, I’m parting with my baby cutting board (full deets here) which is the perfect size for presenting a mini wheel of brie or a favorite artisan cheese, and also this great 2011 Food & Wine guide to the wine scene ~ it will tip you off on all the best wines to buy plus offers some basic things to know about different grapes, blends, and varietals. 

Eligibility to win the Wine Country Gourmet gift box . . .

1) Leave one comment telling me your favorite gift to give this season. That’s it!

One winner, US only, chosen at random.  Giveaway ends Sunday December 18, 2011 at 8 p.m PST.  By entering this giveaway you agree to this site’s giveaway policy and Official Rules of Entry.

THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED.

Congratulations to:  #409 BJ at Sweet Nothings!

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Ho ho ho everyone and happy Friday!  With the holidays in full swing, I’ll be spending the next few days with the family enjoying the season and counting down the days, only 16 days till Christmas, wow!

I have a fabulous giveaway for you all this weekend brought to you by Bedding Style.   How nice would it be to have a new duvet or some fresh fluffy towels for your home?  Bedding Style is a great source for all your bedding and bath needs, with styles from top designers like Vera Wang, Laura Ashley, Tommy Bahama, and Marimekko. They offer a beautiful selection of duvets, comforters, sheets, quilts, and throw blankets.

There are many choices for your bathroom too, from towels to shower curtains and more.

Bedding Style is offering two lucky winners a $75 shop credit to their online store. 

Eligibility to win one of two $75 store credits to Bedding Style:

1) Visit Bedding Style and pick a favorite item, then name it in a comment.

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

Giveaway ends Monday December 12th at 8 p.m. PST, two winners chosen at random, US and Canada only. By entering, you agree to this site’s giveaway policy and Official Rules of Entry.

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THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED.

Winners: #160 Sara Pierce & # 653 Tori Nichols

notified via email.

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One more giveaway today before signing off for Thanksgiving! This afternoon two of my favorite designers Courtney and Lauren of kelly + olive are offering one of you their savvy design skills and a full room mood board! 

kelly + olive is an online decorating service for those struggling to have their spaces reflect their personal style. I’ve been reading their blog for more than a year and I always learn something from their fresh and fun loving approach to interior design. 

kelly + olive is offering one lucky reader a full room mood board ($350 value) which includes a 5-7 page presentation, including color consultation, collage of furniture suggestions, floorplan, plus suggestions for accessorizing and ideas for revamping old pieces, all within your budget.  What a great way to start the New Year with a design plan for one of your spaces! 

Here are some excerpts from mood board presentations for kelly + olive clients:

Bedroom Plan (final page):

Living Room Plan (final page)

If you need a roadmap to decorating one of your spaces, this is the giveaway for you!

Eligibility to win the full room mood board presentation from kelly + olive ($350 value):

1) Leave a comment stating which room in your home needs the most help.

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).

Giveaway ends Friday November 25th at 8 pm PST, one winner, US only. By entering this giveaway, you agree to this site’s giveaway policy and Official Rules of Entry.

Good luck!

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Greetings all, happy Friday, there’s a great home accent up for grabs this weekend, ooh la la!  This weekend’s giveaway is brought to you by Handmade Leather Store, an online source with a great collection of Moroccan poufs to accent your home. 

Have you spied those poufs in great spaces and secretly wanted one of your own?  Like this purty shiny one in gold?

Thornton Designs

If you’re craving a pop of color, a pouf will accomplish just that. 

via Decorpad, Angie Hronowsky; Kelly Wearstler via House and Home

Poufs are so great for propping up your feet, resting your book, as a seat for your kids, or simply as a decorative accent.

The poufs from Handmade Leather Store are available in over 30 colors, and now is your chance to win a stuffed Moroccan leather pouf from Handmade Leather Store (a $190 value).

Eligibility to win the Moroccan pouf of your choice from Handmade Leather Store:

1.) Hop over to Handmade Leather Store and pick your favorite color, then name it in a comment. 

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

Winner’s Moroccan leather pouf ships free and arrives stuffed, US only (lower 48 States) due to shipping expenses. One winner only, giveway ends at 8 p.m. PST on Monday October 24, 2011.  By entering this giveaway, you agree to this site’s giveaway policy and Official Rules of Entry.

THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED.

WInner:  #317 Kelly T.

“So hard to choose! I’d love the lime green for the playroom or the dark tan for my bedroom!”

Pssst, the winner of the Z Gallerie Gift card announced here, email sent to the winner! 

Finally, don’t miss the He Said She Said interview with Matthew Mead, where Matthew and I spill the details from our holiday photo shoot together, thanks so much Matthew for the feature today!  

That’s all friends, good luck, and have a great fall weekend!

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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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