Seasons greetings all, together with my two other judges Courtney and Rhoda, we’ve finally settled on the winners for the HomeGoods Tablescape Contest. I cannot tell you how difficult this really was to judge, there were over 175 submissions via link and email, and so many were just gorgeous. How to choose? Well, we narrowed it down to the top 16 then voted again based on style, affordability, and creativity. It was extremely difficult, but finally here are the four winners and some other very honorable mentions. These holiday tablescapes are sure to inspire you all.
Let’s start with the three runners up, who will all receive a $50 Gift Card:
Pear ornaments and mercury glass pair beautifully on this simple outdoor tablescape set by Jordan at The Happy Homebodies for her ladies church group for Christmas. We loved the warm browns next to the cool shimmering mercury glass. The simple yet stunning branch centerpiece combines spray painted glittery branches with more natural manzanitas.
Several DIY projects combined to create this magical New Year’s Eve table over at Commonplace Beauty. $4 accent plates were the inspiration, and we’re head over heels in love with the inexpensive glam chargers created with a “pound of bling”. Don’t miss the gold garland dollar store vases, they’re so pretty! Bravo Heather!
Jess over at Events That Sparkle pulled together this stylish and budget savvy winter wonderland tablescape in unconventional violet that wowed us all, and all her DIY touches make this table the place to be for her family that celebrates both Christmas and Hanukkah. Just fabulous Jess!
Drumroll please…
The Grand Prize Winner of a $100 Gift Card to HomeGoods…
We loved the cozy outdoor setting, and the use of a plaid ‘Camp Blanket’ as the inspiration for the color palette. The use of everyday white plates, contrasting black napkins, red flatware coupled with textural burlap, twigs and berries make this Christmas tablescape universally appealing to all. The glass hurricanes tiered on cedar platforms are the perfect centerpiece for this inexpensive welcoming outdoor scene. Simple, stylish, creative, and affordable! Hop on over to see the full outdoor tablescape ~ congratulations Michelle!
And congratulations to the top four winners, please contact me ASAP so I can get your address to send your gift cards!
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Honorable Mentions that made judging this contest nearly impossible:
Jen at The Decor Scene created a gorgeous centerpiece for her holiday table that works for any occasion from Thanksgiving to New Year’s plus she offers up some helpful tips for how to layer a table.
Traditional Thanksgiving tablescape by Stone Gable filled with all the colors and warmth of autumn and the bounty of Thanksgiving. Such gorgeous leaf motif napkins and lovely pear accent bowls!
Here’s another simple yet inspiring setting, this elegant Thanksgiving table at Baylor Says decorated in fresh whites with a pretty orange runner and some simple gourds as accents.
A Burberry scarf makes a great runner, together with green bottle candleholders and gold chargers over at Our Fifth House, love it!
And here are two email submissions which stood out, first this beautiful apple green and brown tablescape by Bev S., how clever are the upside down martini glasses as candleholders?
Laura T. submitted this pretty peacock inspired table saturated with layers of beautiful blues and hints of gold with a collection from both HomeGoods and the Dollar Store, lovely!
If you want even more inspiration, pay a visit to even more links at the Tablescape Contest, there are so many ideas there for your next holiday table. Thank you to all who participated, to the two other judges Courtney and Rhoda, and to HomeGoods for sponsoring this fun event.
Let’s hear it for all the contestants, all fantastic stylists right?
Hello ladies and gents, it’s that time of year where we’re all planning for the holidays and part of that is setting an inviting table. Would you like a chance to win a gift card to HomeGoods by setting your holiday table and snapping some pics?
Well I’ve partnered with HomeGoods to host a holiday tablescape contest next month, right here! It’s gonna be fun and filled with inspiration!
To get your creativity flowing, take a peek at a few helpful hints for setting a stylish table by interior designer Elaine Griffin.
I interviewed Elaine last year, and she’s one of my most favorite designers. Elaine has also partnered with HomeGoods to create a series called ‘Design Happy’ – hop on over to check out her short videos, she’s sharing her best advice on everything from hanging art to arranging vignettes on a table.
Here’s how the holiday tablescape contest will work. On Wednesday November 30th, the Link Party will be right here for one day, and here’s what’s up for grabs:
One Grand Prize Winner will receive a $100 HomeGoods Gift Card
Three Runners Up will receive a $50 HomeGoods Gift Card
To enter, you’ll need to style a holiday tablescape and post it on your blog on or before November 30, 2011, then link up to the party on that day. Or you can enter via email with a minimum of two different images sent to tablescapecontest@gmail.com.
Tablescapes to be judged in the spirit of HomeGoods based on style, affordability, and creativity. The tablescapes must be fall or winter holiday related (Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas, New Years, etc.) and must be set on a dining table (no mantels or bookshelves, etc.) The panel of three judges who will determine the final winners includes myself, Rhoda from Southern Hospitality and Courtney from Courtney Out Loud.
Here is the Date to Remember:
Tablescape Contest Link Party: Wednesday, November 30, 2011
(or enter via email to tablescapecontest@gmail.com by midnight PST on 11/30/11, minimum two different images of your table)
Start thinking about the fabulous table you will set !!
Are you in?
Disclosure & Rules of Entry: No purchase necessary. Entrants must be over the age of 18 and a resident of the United States. Official entry occurs by linking up your blog post with images of your tablescape on November 30, 2011 on this blog, or via email (minimum two images) to tablescapecontest@gmail.com sent before midnight PST on November 30, 2011.
The odds of winning depends on the number of entries and the final choices of the panel of judges based on the criteria specified. One entry per person. Any disputes to be resolved at the sole discretion of the blog owner. All contest winners will be announced on this blog before December 12, 2011, and via email provided. This blog to be held harmless in the event that the prize or sweepstakes in some way negatively impacts the winner. Home Goods is the sponsor of this contest at no cost, however the blog owner and judges have been compensated with gift cards to Home Goods for this promotion. The state of California is the jurisdiction of the regulation of this contest. Void where prohibited by law.
Greetings lovelies! I do hope you all had a fabulous fall weekend. It was pouring down rain all weekend around here, so the paint on my lovely credenza is still drying due to cold temperatures. I soooo wanted to get all my files organized this weekend, but it was not meant to be. My office is a straight up disaster zone, so I’ve got absolutely nothing for ya! But who cares about that because today is all about YOU!
It’s time for the ‘Mom Cave’ Link Party, sponsored by HomeGoods! The top prize is a $250 gift card to HomeGoods, and there will also be four runners up, each winning their own $50 gift card to HomeGoods.
Here’s how to enter:
Write up a post* under 200 words in one of the two categories below with images of your space, and link your post to this party to be eligible.
A) Describe your ‘Mom Cave’ and get creative! It can be your home office, your craft corner or closet, your reading nook, your vanity, or your favorite getaway spot. Wherever it is that YOU take time to recharge, create, get organized, or just relax. Why is it special to you? How does your existing ‘Mom Cave’ help you stay organized, unwind, or simply be a better Mom?
B) OR, answer this question in your post: How would a $250 gift card help you create your own ‘Mom Cave’? Don’t forget a picture!
*If you do not have a blog, please submit your written entry (with at least 1 picture) to centsationalgirl@gmail.com on or before October 26th by 11p.m PST.
My friends, I’m inspired this week. Inspired to make changes, inspired to inject color, inspired to make my home serve our needs better. Why? Why the lovely Elaine Griffin, that’s why! You may recall I reviewed her book last year, and was delighted to find so much practical advice from one of the Top 100 Designers named by House Beautiful.
I had the opportunity to talk to Elaine last week, and it was like we were long time BFFs. She has the most valuable advice to give, and quite frankly, one of the kindest voices in the biz. It goes without saying I am a fan forever. In anticipation of the big Mom Cave Link Party coming up next week (ladies, mark your calendars!), here’s a few Q & A’s exchanged between the incredible Ms. Elaine and little ol’ me.
Q: How did the idea of the ‘Mom Cave’ originate?
HomeGoods conducted a national poll of 1000 people and it revealed that 56% of moms don’t have a space to call their own! Of those moms, 7 out of 10 said they would "love a space all for me"! They asked me (Elaine) to come in and help visualize what a Mom Cave would look like so that any woman (moms or not) could have one, no matter what size space they had or budget. So I designed three spaces as examples to kick off this new concept and inspire ladies to create a space that belonged just to them.
CG Note: Having a hard time focusing when gazing on these incredible saturated teal paneled blue walls with white, green, and gold accessories. Swoon.
Hi all – I have some exciting news to share! The kind folks over at HomeGoods are sponsoring a fantastic contest with me, and five of you will be the winners! We all know HomeGoods as the one stop shopping place for frugal yet fabulous home decor.
Recently, HomeGoods has partnered with Elaine Griffin, designer extraordinaire, (whose book I reviewed last year) to create the concept of a ‘Mom Cave’. A what? Yes, I said a ‘Mom Cave’.
Of course, we’ve all heard of the Man Cave, but this is a new twist on the idea with the busy Mom in mind! How gorgeous is this ‘Mom Cave’ space designed by Elaine Griffin?
Well I have some very exciting news ! I’m hosting a ‘Mom Cave’ link party for all of you, and the prizes will be BIG!
The top prize is a $250 gift card to HomeGoods.
Four runners up will receive a $50 gift card to HomeGoods.
Five winners will be selected by a panel of three judges (mystery awesome blogger judge panel announced at the Link Party).
Criteria for entry:
Write up a post* in one of the two categories below in 100 words or less with images of your space and then link up to the party on October 25th.
A) Describe your ‘Mom Cave’ and get creative! It can be your home office, your craft corner or closet, your reading nook, your vanity, or your favorite getaway spot. Wherever it is that YOU take time to recharge, create, get organized, or just relax. Why is it special to you? How does your existing ‘Mom Cave’ help you stay organized, unwind, or simply be a better Mom?
B) OR, answer this question in your post: How would a $250 gift card help you create your own ‘Mom Cave’? Don’t forget a picture!
*If you do not have a blog, please submit your written entry (with at least 1 picture) to centsationalgirl@gmail.com on or before October 25th.
So . . .
Please mark your calendar for Monday October 25th!
I’ll be making some organizational upgrades to my own home office space, and I plan on showing those on the 25th too.
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