I finally checked my Post Office Box, and was delighted to find the much talked about first publication of Flea Market Style !   A big thank you to Editor-at-Large, Linda from Restyled Home and all the inspirational contributors from Flea Market Style !

I couldn’t put this down for 45 minutes !  I knew this publication was right up my alley when I read the FMS Mantra:

“Forget what it was, imagine what it can be.”  

Yes, I love that !

Inside are 146 pages of images of everything I adore, from furniture painted in fresh colors . . .

. . .  to plenty of tips on how to make new uses out of old things. 

Even features on favorite bloggers !

My favorite thing about this publication, besides all of the inspirational ideas and glorious photography, is the philosophy that homes and lives can be made beautiful by repurposing old things, and making treasures out of thrift store, auction, antique store, and flea market finds.  I completely subscribe to that. 

Now I have two extra copies of Flea Market Style that I am proud to giveaway to two lucky winners – a $9.95 value ! 

Eligibility to win one of two copies of Flea Market Style:

1)  Simply leave a comment telling us about one of your favorite thrifty finds.  Is it from a fabulous flea market ?  A local thrift store ?  A cool consignment shop ?  Or just a great bargain you uncovered at a local store.   That’s all – just spill the beans about one of your frugal finds in a comment to be eligible. 

One entry per person please.  Giveaway ends Saturday March 6th at 8 p.m. PST.   Winners will be chosen by Random.org.  

***********   THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED  **************

Hey there friends, it’s Friday, yay !  How about another great giveaway !

My lovely sponsors over at Noteworthy are the generous ones behind today’s giveaway.  Remember a few weeks ago when I showed you some of their unique stationery products ?

Here’s a small sampling of what’s available in their personalized notes collection:

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Today I have quite an exciting giveaway to share with you.  Several weeks ago, Mollie over at The Paper Cafe graciously offered me a personalized self inking return address stamp from her collection of stampers by Three Designing Women.  When I received it, I must say, I was completely smitten.  The ink is built right in to the stamper itself, so it’s mess and worry free.

So long hand cramps.  Farewell homemade printer labels.

There’s a new kid in town.

There are so many incredible designs available at The Paper Cafe, from the Three Designing Women collection.

Dozens of address labels and monograms just like these:

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Several months ago, I was answering a question about what kind of camera and photo editing software I use.  In that post, I shared that I use a Nikon D60 and also declared Picasa to be my friend.  Several friends then suggested Picnik, another free online photo editing software tool.  I was intrigued, and decided to try it.

The next day, one of the head Picnik guys contacted me about my article.  Wow, news travels fast in cyberspace.  Head Picnik guy offered me a complimentary three month premium membership.  “Try it, try it, you will like it”, he said.  His name might have been Sam I Am, but I’m not sure.  So I replied, “Okay, Picnik dude, I accept your three month premium membership.”  What can I say, when it comes to technology, I’m a fickle gal.  So I started cheating on Picasa.

Now I know most of you take pictures, right?  Most of you want to edit those pictures, right?  Most of us like free stuff, right ?  Whew, okay, I think I’m on solid ground.

So I’ve been playing around with Picnik and I’ve gotta say, it’s got some really amazing tools.  You can do all the standard photo editing with ease, whether cropping, or removing red eye, adding contrast or removing saturation.  All for free.

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