Greetings all and happy Friday!  With such amazing weather, I am determined to explore someplace really cool outdoors this weekend, perhaps Napa, perhaps San Francisco. Anyone have any places you’d like me to check out and write about?  Send me an email, I’d love to hear your suggestions!

This weekend’s giveaway is sponsored by Pillows by Dezign, a home décor company specializing in designer pillows all sewn in the USA.  To quote founder Marian Silverman, “Decorative pillows are the jewelry that completes the outfit!”  Indeed they are, so how about an opportunity to win some decorative throw pillows for your home? 

All decorative pillows include the down or polyester insert (your choice) and hidden zippers. Fabrics come from well known designers such as Kravet, Robert Allen, and Duralee to name a few. You could even design your own with their custom service. 

Gorgeousness guaranteed! 

Here’s a peek at just a few of the pillows in the shop:

Pillows by Dezign is offering two lucky winners a $75 shop credit, plus free shipping.

Eligibility to win one of two $75 shop credits to Pillows by Dezign:

1)  Pay a visit to Pillows by Dezign and pick your favorite throw pillow, then name your choice in a comment.

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

3) For a third chance to win, Like Pillows by Dezign on Facebook, then leave an additional comment stating “I like PBD!”

That’s all folks.  Two winners chosen at Random.  US and Canada only.  Giveaway ends Monday September 19, 2011 at 8 p.m. PST. 

THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED.

Winners:  #418 Jaime and #797 Anna Driver-Bishop.  Both winners notified by email. 

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Hello friends, I’m so looking forward to the weekend!  One of my best friends from college is finally coming to visit, we’ll be laughing it up tomorrow, can’t wait.  Did you catch my interview over at Amanda’s earlier this week?  Stop by to check it out and say hello.

This weekend’s giveaway is brought to you by another favorite blogger and long time sponsor, Jennifer of Style Your Life.  Jennifer is a stylist and personal shopper helping clients create new outfits and wardrobes through her business and blog. 

I love getting her daily posts, Jennifer always puts together the most stylish outfits and offers all sorts of options for mixing the pieces. She can pull together any outfit to suit your style, from dressy to casual, and always within your budget!

Every season, Jennifer writes a “Look Book” which is such a steal at $5 dollars, you can purchase it over at her blog.

This weekend Jennifer is offering one of you this lovely Style Package:

1.  One hour personal stylist consultation ($50 value)

2.  Virtual wardrobe with five outfits ($50 value)

3.  Fall Look Book

4.  $50 Gift Card to Stella & Dot

Of course, you know about Stella & Dot!  Only one of my favorite sources of jewelry, ever.  That gold link bracelet is screaming my name, it’s definitely on my birthday list!

Eligibility to win the Style Package:

1. Leave a comment telling the one thing you need in your wardrobe.

2. For a second chance to win, hop on over to Stella & Dot and pick a favorite piece, then name it in a comment. 

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

One winner only, giveaway ends Monday September 12th at 8 p.m. PST. 

THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED

WINNER: #605 Jaclyn, winner notified by email.

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Happy Friday friends, I’m so excited for the weekend!  I have plans to go see ‘The Help’, have you seen it yet?  I hear good things!  Meanwhile it’s time for another weekend giveaway. 

I think you’ll be delighted with this online shop, it’s Felix Doolittle, a site filled with some of the most charming personalized stationery I’ve come across in a while.  Felix Fu is an artist who paints simple yet beautiful watercolor images and is known for his signature style.  Lovely!   

Felix Doolittle is home to many original designs and a fantastic source for everyday writing papers and tablets, birth announcements, return address labels, magnets, bookplates, moving announcements, and note cards.

They have personalized chef medallions and canning labels too!

There’s something so charming about these nostalgic stationery products that reminds me of those simpler times long ago when instead of a text message, friends would drop their calling card when paying a visit.  Despite the conveniences of the digital age, nothing will ever take the place of a personalized handwritten note. 

Felix Doolittle is offering two lucky winners a $75 shop credit to select something very special.  So many items in the shop would make wonderful gifts, you must visit! 

Eligibility to win one of two $75 shop credits to Felix Doolittle:

1)  Hop over to Felix Doolittle and pick your favorite thing.  Name it in a comment.

2) For additional chances to win, link to this giveaway on Facebook and/or Twitter, then leave additional comments telling where you linked.

3)  Another chance to win if you “Like” Felix Doolittle on Facebook, simply leave an additional comment. 

Two winners chosen by Random.org.  Giveaway ends Monday August 22 at 8 p.m PST. 

THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED.

Winners are Maggie Eickhoff and Erin Young, emails sent to you both! 

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G’day all, it’s almost fall!  Well, we’re still experiencing high temps around here, and we’re all still in summer attire, but I saw a few leaves fall from the trees and float through the breeze at a local park yesterday, and just then I began to feel ready for autumn.  *sigh*

Of course you know I’m a huge fan of Matthew Mead and recently worked with him on a holiday photo shoot in my home.  Look for that issue in October.  While we wait, there’s yet another source of inspiration that’s solely dedicated to the beauty of fall.  Matthew has another bookazine on sale now: it’s Autumn with Matthew Mead. 

Autumn is drawing near, with its warm flavors, colors and cozy traditions.  September will soon bring those changing leaves and cooling temperatures.  I’ll be craving pumpkin spice lattes, dressing in scarves and boots, and bringing out those chenille throws, fragrant fall candles, and roasting butternut squash in the oven, can’t wait !  The kids are already planning their Halloween costumes too.

Matthew’s Autumn bookazine is sure to inspire you and it’s available for purchase right now to have it shipped in early September to your home.

Buy your copy HERE !

Good news though, I have a free copy to giveaway to one of you too!

Eligibility to win the free bookazine: Autumn with Matthew Mead:

1) Leave a comment naming one of your favorite things about fall, that’s all.

2) For additional chances to win, link to this giveaway on Facebook and/or Twitter, then leave additional comments telling where you linked. 

One winner chosen by Random.org.  Giveaway ends Sunday August 21st at 8 p.m. PST.

THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED.

Congratulations to #94, Megan P. I sent you an email!

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