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winner, winner, chicken dinner..

<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiximCnQxAdbzuX6dPvTLntgB5sByUatPomZONEsvaYcFshHqZ0Qt4KHPwdnv4tBAvde6zaYnBuA9MhreLKGiei8L8DdIS5yy6SobmNnY1mf66yl-Rs2fn576-nZCT-Yp8unk8nf6mh7i4/s1600/Screen+Shot+2012-04-12+at+9.11.36+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiximCnQxAdbzuX6dPvTLntgB5sByUatPomZONEsvaYcFshHqZ0Qt4KHPwdnv4tBAvde6zaYnBuA9MhreLKGiei8L8DdIS5yy6SobmNnY1mf66yl-Rs2fn576-nZCT-Yp8unk8nf6mh7i4/s1600/Screen+Shot+2012-04-12+at+9.11.36+AM.png" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br />A good thursday morning to you :) Just wanted to post the winner of the Miss Fluff giveaway - there was list making involved because you were so sweet and followed her on twitter and Facebook, and the winner is....<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF6p9k3rkh6gOMfRtDjol54hwPC-cnf8HrNAHTIEiCXHcVgFsLdboJW_oRY1cRBj9-faac-buTIHBSRgTtE-V_0gIJLC7N78i_uSeBuJ1w2uWPuOs8yecHDsj6_Adm-jEmO4VZmC6Ja30/s1600/Screen+Shot+2012-04-19+at+8.40.38+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF6p9k3rkh6gOMfRtDjol54hwPC-cnf8HrNAHTIEiCXHcVgFsLdboJW_oRY1cRBj9-faac-buTIHBSRgTtE-V_0gIJLC7N78i_uSeBuJ1w2uWPuOs8yecHDsj6_Adm-jEmO4VZmC6Ja30/s1600/Screen+Shot+2012-04-19+at+8.40.38+AM.png" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />congrats Jessica! Hope you'll post some pics of you wearing it on <b><a href="http://www.theaestate.com/">The Aestate</a></b>! Off to do some shopping with a client in the big smoke - have great day all - x<br /><br /><br />

winner, winner, chicken dinner..

A good thursday morning to you :) Just wanted to post the winner of the Miss Fluff giveaway - there was list making involved because you wer...

5:50 AM

Giveaway! Miss Fluff Jewelry

<br />Hello lovelies! I have recently become acquainted with the super-sweet and very talented Sare, the artisan behind the Etsy shop <b><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/MissFluff">Miss Fluff</a></b>. Sare's pieces are made from hand-cut leather and are inspired by nature. The results are one-of-a-kind - exactly the reason we shop on Etsy, right? Who wants to wear what everyone else is?!!  The best part is Sare has generously offered to give one of her bracelets to one of you!<br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9j0t4AbHCvFylhtJMgWU2ipl3MpJGLJcMKCkH8NWqlVrToliSAiUstQy337GiHdNO7nv10k_ASVW09H3Hd0jzna3qJmgAJ6jwxMUH0Xnq_ct9JQNjjIwkevduV4hdNVAJ_uEzpzwEo8w/s1600/Screen+Shot+2012-04-12+at+9.16.25+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9j0t4AbHCvFylhtJMgWU2ipl3MpJGLJcMKCkH8NWqlVrToliSAiUstQy337GiHdNO7nv10k_ASVW09H3Hd0jzna3qJmgAJ6jwxMUH0Xnq_ct9JQNjjIwkevduV4hdNVAJ_uEzpzwEo8w/s1600/Screen+Shot+2012-04-12+at+9.16.25+AM.png" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /> So, wondering which piece could adorn your wrist shortly? Sare has offered one of you lucky ladies her striking<b><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/96524448/graphic-art-deco-bracelet-vegan"> Graphic Art Deco bracelet</a></b>, which, btw, is also vegan-friendly, just in case you are so inclined :) It has very cool tribal feel, which is so fresh right now. I would wear this with all the pretty pastels of this season, nothing like a graphic black accessory to ensure things don't become TOO eighties!<br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi46Hd-pX10UMCYFyZpTeTkn42F7KZOJ16QFIv39wIoQH98FO1MFOpmducLzCLe6t1JTiXUE89v8CFraoaDJb9woyxnO4I1eGh7MW-G6b_S02ZaVVJR3Pb3WJ5Dkko3F5-Mv4wGHS5aAgU/s1600/Screen+Shot+2012-04-12+at+9.11.36+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi46Hd-pX10UMCYFyZpTeTkn42F7KZOJ16QFIv39wIoQH98FO1MFOpmducLzCLe6t1JTiXUE89v8CFraoaDJb9woyxnO4I1eGh7MW-G6b_S02ZaVVJR3Pb3WJ5Dkko3F5-Mv4wGHS5aAgU/s1600/Screen+Shot+2012-04-12+at+9.11.36+AM.png" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />To enter, be a follower of this blog and simply visit the <b><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/MissFluff?ref=top_trail">Miss Fluff shop</a></b> on Etsy, then come back here and leave a comment about your favourite piece from the shop.<br /><br />For additional entries, you can follow Miss Fluff on twitter <b><a href="https://twitter.com/#!/MissFluff_">@MissFluff_</a> </b>, tweet about the giveaway,<br />or like <b><a href="http://www.facebook.com/MissFluffJewellery">Miss Fluff Jewelry</a></b> on Facebook. Then come back and leave an additional comment to let me know!<br /><br />I'll announce the (randomly chosen) winner next thursday - good luck!<br /><br /><br /><br />

Giveaway! Miss Fluff Jewelry

Hello lovelies! I have recently become acquainted with the super-sweet and very talented Sare, the artisan behind the Etsy shop Miss Fluff ....

6:25 AM

spreading the sunshine...giveaway winner

<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Since it's sunny here</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">(sorry if it's not there, but this is the second day of sunshine and I'm riding on a bit of a high!)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4-Im7maqMSxVIB2HFHeGptBNPPm6NpI7albTLUGoLiOfbkZ7fnn56YVq12aigCeanl1YKqIpqKP-TDCKS9XN2O0UIXCUBVTpu9sd41sup9pDCDL4MGOr8fc52B-b41KaOcVSnKTvhZtFL/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-06-01+at+9.53.25+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4-Im7maqMSxVIB2HFHeGptBNPPm6NpI7albTLUGoLiOfbkZ7fnn56YVq12aigCeanl1YKqIpqKP-TDCKS9XN2O0UIXCUBVTpu9sd41sup9pDCDL4MGOr8fc52B-b41KaOcVSnKTvhZtFL/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-06-01+at+9.53.25+AM.png" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">it's the perfect day to announce the winner of the giveaway.....</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Barbara, DIY extraordinaire, from <b><a href="http://hodgepodge-babselou.blogspot.com/">HodgePodge</a></b></div><div style="text-align: center;">wins a color consult for a room in her home...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_XYyM2J0ZacCWnsP-Fd6IRhcxR7TR7JI08EuiivKx6vOUeaRcFLkF0Ibn6EA8T8tDYCuAUMTVByzZ0Vp1hvM4wd6Y0-B8Sn6dIY9oGCQI-gvSFRURSXCPKlSv5ajDUSxkTd9US-jg-WIf/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-06-01+at+9.51.06+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_XYyM2J0ZacCWnsP-Fd6IRhcxR7TR7JI08EuiivKx6vOUeaRcFLkF0Ibn6EA8T8tDYCuAUMTVByzZ0Vp1hvM4wd6Y0-B8Sn6dIY9oGCQI-gvSFRURSXCPKlSv5ajDUSxkTd9US-jg-WIf/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-06-01+at+9.51.06+AM.png" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">You guys are always requesting more pics of my work, and it may come to pass with the online consultations, because clients are taking LOTS of pics - I love it!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Since Barbara has such a creatively cool pad, </div><div style="text-align: center;">I'm hoping she'll allow me to share before and afters with you...*wink wink*</div><div style="text-align: center;">and another blogger has graciously agreed to allow me share before and afters</div><div style="text-align: center;"> of a family room/kitchen that I've just consulted on - it's a good one, stay tuned, lovelies!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibQqfUfaurfvnwXMqyfSltAtvpV-pzpqmJg99XmKQkcg2KumL_FUVSMiDXql35-QO_2R_lAAnNDUXHK_YES7LiLrkXIRkhwN2uFh_hFS29Dk0P3lu_2vPk37F0epUzJkhhsceeyakMFi9V/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-06-01+at+9.59.35+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibQqfUfaurfvnwXMqyfSltAtvpV-pzpqmJg99XmKQkcg2KumL_FUVSMiDXql35-QO_2R_lAAnNDUXHK_YES7LiLrkXIRkhwN2uFh_hFS29Dk0P3lu_2vPk37F0epUzJkhhsceeyakMFi9V/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-06-01+at+9.59.35+AM.png" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Off to a clients home today to work on a color plan for her sunroom...</div><div style="text-align: center;">and speaking of sunshine...</div><div style="text-align: center;">we've just completed a darling bedroom for her four year old daughter.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">When I asked this little sweetheart her favourite color</div><div style="text-align: center;"> she looked me square in the eye, and answered, "brown and sunshine". </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Ha! I love kids :)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"> We brought in some antique pieces, including a bed (for her brown), and </div><div style="text-align: center;">painted a headboard wall of Martha Stewarts Mimosa to match the bedding she chose.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW_yGzBFx9iNHYCe5I9lV3tDSowlcMIa_rXk7wZtcounRo5B9ttAoDkHbyNSwtGhypZk_Acs1C3WV9TuKQZYEz4R4ieYMOEFa6TXJpSZ515irjf6oy9jDH0Wd5GeVvyicsNXr60rfAskUb/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-06-01+at+10.51.21+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW_yGzBFx9iNHYCe5I9lV3tDSowlcMIa_rXk7wZtcounRo5B9ttAoDkHbyNSwtGhypZk_Acs1C3WV9TuKQZYEz4R4ieYMOEFa6TXJpSZ515irjf6oy9jDH0Wd5GeVvyicsNXr60rfAskUb/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-06-01+at+10.51.21+AM.png" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://baylorsays.blogspot.com/2011/03/this-is-for-darling-nikki-sunrooms.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cccccc;">1</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cccccc;"> </span></span><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/kippysmallsocks/4960854310/sizes/z/in/photostream/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cccccc;"> 2</span></span></a><a href="http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=18404715&color=089&navAction=jump&itemdescription=true"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cccccc;"> 3</span></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">It's adorable and unique, just like her.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOoNv5UxaC3tgMMBQlMcSiaeQ0sQlqkI-d0oh2OPZRtwW7_EazUsZKnq11kJ7UzUVnHXsHlxpbjDdAGQzPInSevAa1L2t4Sa1aDxw0rVdDvHBdh23kvanDD-wyAIV7BTDxje1yf3ZcIMfX/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-05-19+at+3.08.10+PM+copy.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="51" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOoNv5UxaC3tgMMBQlMcSiaeQ0sQlqkI-d0oh2OPZRtwW7_EazUsZKnq11kJ7UzUVnHXsHlxpbjDdAGQzPInSevAa1L2t4Sa1aDxw0rVdDvHBdh23kvanDD-wyAIV7BTDxje1yf3ZcIMfX/s200/Screen+shot+2011-05-19+at+3.08.10+PM+copy.png" width="200" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>

spreading the sunshine...giveaway winner

Since it's sunny here (sorry if it's not there, but this is the second day of sunshine and I'm riding on a bit of a high!) it...

7:56 AM

Yay! It's done! Celebrating with a GIVEAWAY!

<div style="text-align: center;">Between color consultations, those dandelions<br />and building the new website I've been away from blogging for a bit...<br /><br />I miss reading about your exploits :)<br />There's going to have to be a day in the near future filled with tea and blog reading...<br /><br /><br />But, BIG NEWS,  as of today the site is officially launched, WOOHOO!!!<br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQOMLk-1b8qJVqMiY6xRmskME6p5XV-hBEqR259rOGxLbXls2huMA23aylV0D69VYcTuuiy7c8ltMs6BLX35fnHu3D8PLe3BQ1cRZPMFxAMY-weDm6bXpVYoa0doffhMZ8G2LfWejtBIHd/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-05-19+at+2.11.17+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="464" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQOMLk-1b8qJVqMiY6xRmskME6p5XV-hBEqR259rOGxLbXls2huMA23aylV0D69VYcTuuiy7c8ltMs6BLX35fnHu3D8PLe3BQ1cRZPMFxAMY-weDm6bXpVYoa0doffhMZ8G2LfWejtBIHd/s640/Screen+shot+2011-05-19+at+2.11.17+PM.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br />since you aren't here to share the wine, figs and prosciutto,<br />I thought maybe you'd like to try out one of my new online color consultations...<br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2Fhz1H6jznuh8VqfYG23HaxcK_VMO1_C4FNL_0G9WTx7djPS3izYNPuCEnSGj7G3pHvoJ4JH7Dn_o-dM1LsFh4L4MkQAhLnpBkNmnnoIIhyCMUcNlZrZgcxCp4jD2Ysp1NRa8c8-FTxlq/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-05-19+at+2.09.17+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="562" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2Fhz1H6jznuh8VqfYG23HaxcK_VMO1_C4FNL_0G9WTx7djPS3izYNPuCEnSGj7G3pHvoJ4JH7Dn_o-dM1LsFh4L4MkQAhLnpBkNmnnoIIhyCMUcNlZrZgcxCp4jD2Ysp1NRa8c8-FTxlq/s640/Screen+shot+2011-05-19+at+2.09.17+PM.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />I'll help you choose paint colors for any room in your house, and it's on me :)<br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHwejiVBKgTzhUY0NPM2gjVgyAD3eBDG3d6UTvHO2RSIngRRCyol5ZReDFdEN8pQgerQwaOBqwEEF2ENpGm5tNDgMbZWh60xoIsSEuPmnGVEs2DlzSCUNioyP9yjNMRFWZW_x3-CFgfICV/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-05-19+at+2.01.03+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="470" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHwejiVBKgTzhUY0NPM2gjVgyAD3eBDG3d6UTvHO2RSIngRRCyol5ZReDFdEN8pQgerQwaOBqwEEF2ENpGm5tNDgMbZWh60xoIsSEuPmnGVEs2DlzSCUNioyP9yjNMRFWZW_x3-CFgfICV/s640/Screen+shot+2011-05-19+at+2.01.03+PM.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />In order to win, just follow the blog, and check out the new <b><a href="http://www.10roomsdesign.com/">10 Rooms Design headquarters</a></b>...<br />then come back and give me your feedback!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />Please be honest,<br />if you think there's something that needs changing,<br />just tell me..<br /><br />it's not like I spent hours on the design...<br /> sweating each link and picture, engrossed in color and font choices, lol!<br /><br />But really, if it could be more functional or pretty I do actually want to know :)<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8Jqce1aGMgEDb1p3i9UdiortHNdTBIFYv3YqRRLcHu55rFYAQR6GEf-aBXq6VVzKoXazkiT4x2mJjiKTsRoQH_VzabhpSGNP251uIePpXpA-BlOPimw6BcLug9REUd3YNCxO6Ipf_qKmn/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-05-19+at+2.55.33+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8Jqce1aGMgEDb1p3i9UdiortHNdTBIFYv3YqRRLcHu55rFYAQR6GEf-aBXq6VVzKoXazkiT4x2mJjiKTsRoQH_VzabhpSGNP251uIePpXpA-BlOPimw6BcLug9REUd3YNCxO6Ipf_qKmn/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-05-19+at+2.55.33+PM.png" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cccccc;">pics from </span></span><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/wwworks/4759535950/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cccccc;">here</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cccccc;"> </span></span><a href="http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/19695/list/Valentine-s-Day-Every-Day--Hearts-in-your-Home"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cccccc;">here</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cccccc;"> </span></span><a href="http://weheartit.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cccccc;">here</span></span></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />The comments will be open until next Monday, May 30 and Tuesday I'll post the winner..<br /><br />Hope you guys are having a fabulous day - x<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Yay! It's done! Celebrating with a GIVEAWAY!

Between color consultations, those dandelions and building the new website I've been away from blogging for a bit... I miss reading abou...

12:11 PM

Giveaway! Home Show Tix

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdfFZJXXsWx-fOf-5jjpHO34LfpnRgAOAP-N8JRtE01KRR3EruSfGo1EVmeGbO6-8unGolU16TaNN0vQDOcejywpSRSneyJZeyiQONvf9OT56FmtyrP3fdjoz2YIu4FyTD6blMynQ7GwU/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-01-25+at+5.31.14+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="271" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdfFZJXXsWx-fOf-5jjpHO34LfpnRgAOAP-N8JRtE01KRR3EruSfGo1EVmeGbO6-8unGolU16TaNN0vQDOcejywpSRSneyJZeyiQONvf9OT56FmtyrP3fdjoz2YIu4FyTD6blMynQ7GwU/s320/Screen+shot+2011-01-25+at+5.31.14+PM.png" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">If you are in the Toronto area and would like to go to the National Home Show </div><div style="text-align: center;">you are in luck!</div><div style="text-align: center;">The show has generously provided me with a few sets of free weekday tickets to give away - yay!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The show takes place February 18-27,</div><div style="text-align: center;">at the Direct Energy Centre in the Ex.</div><div style="text-align: center;">There will heaps of celebrity guests, </div><div style="text-align: center;">including Debbie Travis, Colin and Justin, and Brian Baeumler..</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgncgjgG_615cy6pBvNVVz3hfQZirVOrkOOAs_44lIlnOU8oiXrLmNMUpZ6mqfZBX0QCnkZyMDleaus_V7HsfBReGmTqu3XVzl30GMTOCgmqLxFazDPJJZYvOfsg529IOss5vk3DirWJNs/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-01-25+at+4.57.02+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="350" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgncgjgG_615cy6pBvNVVz3hfQZirVOrkOOAs_44lIlnOU8oiXrLmNMUpZ6mqfZBX0QCnkZyMDleaus_V7HsfBReGmTqu3XVzl30GMTOCgmqLxFazDPJJZYvOfsg529IOss5vk3DirWJNs/s640/Screen+shot+2011-01-25+at+4.57.02+PM.png" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Need help with decorating?</div><div style="text-align: center;"> Don't forget to bring pics (and a floor plan with dimensions)</div><div style="text-align: center;">of a space you're struggling with -</div><div style="text-align: center;">onsite designers will help you solve your design dilemmas.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Planning a reno?</div><div style="text-align: center;">Meet builders for a one-on-one construction consultation-</div><div style="text-align: center;">these guys will give you the advice you need before starting your project.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIVKOaKNxIENZQjKuAmWtfbXofxh6IJnYJLQMqSsqM4hZt0fz6l3oG9jDxYfbac_huAFB4l4r4w6VWd6d3wmpxnDsB9A5n_r6WZd1jVVtgoPk9uhvY6ZB1E-lnICDp0wSei8orSKZj7Ng/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-01-25+at+5.16.45+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIVKOaKNxIENZQjKuAmWtfbXofxh6IJnYJLQMqSsqM4hZt0fz6l3oG9jDxYfbac_huAFB4l4r4w6VWd6d3wmpxnDsB9A5n_r6WZd1jVVtgoPk9uhvY6ZB1E-lnICDp0wSei8orSKZj7Ng/s400/Screen+shot+2011-01-25+at+5.16.45+PM.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I am looking forward to the two model homes presented by PolygHome and Quality Homes.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxEUmhM7jRoAdInsTwD0ecIsLn_xN0AVtNDTyvDDOc-pWwfkeePCy7TcmAX-pJN_eBxeTwL5_r54SZ5-63V7ltqw6q3vBvc-jiPrHj2R4Nvv9mok0Sotj7npSzQAX9v9nG0oEc9QS048E/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-01-25+at+5.16.52+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxEUmhM7jRoAdInsTwD0ecIsLn_xN0AVtNDTyvDDOc-pWwfkeePCy7TcmAX-pJN_eBxeTwL5_r54SZ5-63V7ltqw6q3vBvc-jiPrHj2R4Nvv9mok0Sotj7npSzQAX9v9nG0oEc9QS048E/s640/Screen+shot+2011-01-25+at+5.16.52+PM.png" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">and inspiration at the garden area,</div><div style="text-align: center;"> we are re-buiding our deck this summer and doing some landscaping...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKmU0UFK8kk_HCSJKzjt9mH_euzpm5cF4XsKJijzBvBylY-bhp69RHLHSH8xzUO5mOc_O695iJr6X5u1aJGEyrZKVBNH5pqIiSv12mEIQmdgh1VKeQ8iMRE6xVkX6M4DfY7F9vOSDDv2w/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-01-25+at+5.19.52+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="516" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKmU0UFK8kk_HCSJKzjt9mH_euzpm5cF4XsKJijzBvBylY-bhp69RHLHSH8xzUO5mOc_O695iJr6X5u1aJGEyrZKVBNH5pqIiSv12mEIQmdgh1VKeQ8iMRE6xVkX6M4DfY7F9vOSDDv2w/s640/Screen+shot+2011-01-25+at+5.19.52+PM.png" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">For a full listing of all the show highlights and exhibitors,</div><div style="text-align: center;"> head over to the <b><a href="http://www.nationalhomeshow.com/ME2/Sites/Default.asp?SiteID=39966B37D2454457B4EB98CCCE2B4B3F">National Home Show Site</a></b>.</div><div style="text-align: center;">But don't forget to enter first!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">All I ask is that you leave me a comment telling me </div><div style="text-align: center;">what painting projects you have planned for this year, including colors..</div><div style="text-align: center;">because I'd really like to know what YOU are loving right now!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9IO-uLwHKjMJ0R6r-0fBYQfA8P5Si8WtSBwBEg8sR20ouaTCSJBw84fSLeHWDBVVSBJS0Ic5eai9eHPV3Ct71Sc4kpyrRfUPd4YpcdFFNxhNmP3R6pJLGiVimphnRmAKK35jAYSccQF4/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-01-25+at+5.23.32+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9IO-uLwHKjMJ0R6r-0fBYQfA8P5Si8WtSBwBEg8sR20ouaTCSJBw84fSLeHWDBVVSBJS0Ic5eai9eHPV3Ct71Sc4kpyrRfUPd4YpcdFFNxhNmP3R6pJLGiVimphnRmAKK35jAYSccQF4/s640/Screen+shot+2011-01-25+at+5.23.32+PM.png" width="618" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Comments open until next Sunday, </div><div style="text-align: center;">the winners will be randomly chosen and announced on Monday, January 31.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">good luck - x</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiApKkPvkrWgP7f00br29n9D1EMpPOXWTBOIatWAa2rR2Hirix-cX4LRJy4iivhgFr0m6XvjtWslt7ZWnZmDKYMAl0c0ZafDRjmrpeYj78z440-IW8kQxNo6NlPxvMwtePG2EqQ-E6hJGI/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-01-04+at+7.01.17+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiApKkPvkrWgP7f00br29n9D1EMpPOXWTBOIatWAa2rR2Hirix-cX4LRJy4iivhgFr0m6XvjtWslt7ZWnZmDKYMAl0c0ZafDRjmrpeYj78z440-IW8kQxNo6NlPxvMwtePG2EqQ-E6hJGI/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-01-04+at+7.01.17+PM.png" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>

Giveaway! Home Show Tix

If you are in the Toronto area and would like to go to the National Home Show you are in luck! The show has generously provided me with a f...

2:34 PM

Home Show Tix.. and Grey!

<div style="text-align: center;">Okay, this post was supposed to be up and running this morning</div><div style="text-align: center;"> but I had a woman call me in tears - </div><div style="text-align: center;">the painters were there and she didn't like the colour that was going on the walls - </div><div style="text-align: center;">could I just pop over and help her choose a colour - right then?!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img height="522" id="il_fi" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3226/3149437084_c15d0660b9_o.jpg" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://citified.blogspot.com/2009/01/cocoa-glass-sexy-shoes_05.html">source</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">It turned out that she had chosen a grey which was not working in her space, </div><div style="text-align: center;">we found a fantastic alternative and she was beaming by this afternoon - yay!</div><div style="text-align: center;">Those are the kind of days that have me loving what I do :)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="[staircase.jpg]" border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKw1vrJIf2KrBHGmTz00R1_xeA2M2mZUUVTpwUfAIEVXzi2EQF0A-B9VGBh4jA4kZDdqawQ42w5fzPYJJd9OwgwIIumPoZIMiMcwxSW-ZoapqduyNK_NOCPp3w-iV3iBl9tVyZg9LBHH-b/s400/staircase.jpg" width="300" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://home-biba.blogspot.com/2009/09/fantasy-blue-house.html">source</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">It got me thinking about grey.</div><div style="text-align: center;">With it's popularity soaring, heaps of people are gleefully bringing in grey -</div><div style="text-align: center;"> glad to have an alternative to the beiges that have overtaken the majority of homes.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img height="678" id="il_fi" src="http://www.rentapart.com/images/13/zoom-v2.jpg" width="450" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Tomorrow I am going to do a post about how to choose the best grey for your walls -</div><div style="text-align: center;">as well as some of my own favourites... come by if you like!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img height="393" id="il_fi" src="http://www.bourgetbros.com/site-admin/images_lotus/16092008-1027101_Idaho%20Drystack%20-%20Cape%20Cod%20Grey.jpg" width="640" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">As for today, the lovely ladies from<b> </b><a href="http://twitter.com/HomeShowsTO"><b>@HomeShowsTO</b></a> sent me a stack of tickets for the giveaway - </div><div style="text-align: center;">I was only expecting a few - thanks so much guys!</div><div style="text-align: center;">In return, I am giving three readers sets of tix-</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Kerry</div><div style="text-align: center;">Jennifer L</div><div style="text-align: center;">& Gerri</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Thanks for being good sports and commenting! Have fun at <b><a href="http://www.fallhomeshow.com/ME2/Sites/Default.asp?SiteID=05DF92F829AB4D5398702411B1EAF5E6">the show</a></b>...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">til next time..</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>

Home Show Tix.. and Grey!

Okay, this post was supposed to be up and running this morning but I had a woman call me in tears - the painters were there and she didn...

6:03 PM

Great Scot! Giveaway! Toronto Fall Home show Tickets!

<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Lucida Grande'; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 11px;"><br /></span></span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">I scored tickets to the </span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #274e13;"><a href="http://www.fallhomeshow.com/ME2/Sites/Default.asp?SiteID=05DF92F829AB4D5398702411B1EAF5E6"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Toronto Fall Home Show</span></a></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"> - for you!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Sept 30-Oct 3, at the Better Living Centre, Exhibition Place</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">As well as tons of goodies, free one-on-one advice from Arido members and licensed builders,</div><div style="text-align: center;">there's a few other reasons to attend:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">#1. all the fun boys will be there..</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Colin and Justin will present in the Style Lab Oct 1 & 2, and I'm sure it will be highly entertaining :)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img height="282" id="il_fi" src="http://www.sweetspot.ca/uploaded_images/mar10_sh_di_colin_and_justin.jpg" width="450" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Scott McGillivray will be flashing those dimples, Karl Lohnes shares his legendary style know-how</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><img height="360" id="il_fi" src="http://www.hgtv.ca/global/ContentDirectories/Hgtv/Microsites/IncomeProperty03/about_page_scott.jpg" width="320" /><a href="http://www.fallhomeshow.com/Media/AboutUs/Karl_Lohnes%20-%20small.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://www.fallhomeshow.com/Media/AboutUs/Karl_Lohnes%20-%20small.JPG" width="268" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">#2 ..and some stylista's as well..</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Candice Olsen, Leigh-Ann Allaire Perrault talks colour trends, Jackie Morra offers decor tips</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><img border="0" src="http://www.fallhomeshow.com/Media/AboutUs/Candice.JPG" /><img border="0" src="http://www.fallhomeshow.com/Media/AboutUs/Leign-Ann%20Allaire%20Perrault_0.JPG" /><img border="0" src="http://www.fallhomeshow.com/Media/AboutUs/j.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"># 3 ..but the big story for me is the Habitat ReStore Recycled Dwelling.</div><div style="text-align: center;">An on-site home created completely of pieces that would have been sent to the landfill,</div><div style="text-align: center;">sourced form the Habitat for Humanity stores in TO.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="58" src="http://www.fallhomeshow.com/Media/AboutUs/habitat_July2010_1.JPG" width="134" /><img border="0" src="http://www.fallhomeshow.com/Media/AboutUs/Melissa%20Davis.JPG" /><img border="0" src="http://www.fallhomeshow.com/Media/AboutUs/habitat%20-%20small_0.JPG" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The fabulous designer <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #274e13;"><a href="http://www.melissadavis.ca/">Melissa Davis</a></span></b> of your Design Friend</div><div style="text-align: center;">will be hosting, offering her take on the sustainable trend.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Melissa, I'll just apologize now for bombarding you with questions!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;">So, if you would like a set of free tickets for the show</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;">just tell me which of these spaces below</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;">you prefer and why... </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;">a random winner will be chosen on Monday, Sept 13</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Colin and Justin's Home Heist Beauties</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Image" src="http://media.thestar.topscms.com/images/d6/0b/fd8347ac4e52afe3f280978eafdd.jpeg" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img height="353" id="il_fi" src="http://www.hgtv.ca/BLOG/photos/stylesheet/images/70447/original.aspx" width="530" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img height="400" id="il_fi" src="http://media.canada.com/b17a5268-e809-4db2-a84b-06fc4c00d03e/M2X00184_kitchen0727200922.jpg?size=620x400" width="620" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img id="il_fi" src="http://www.paperbean.com.au/blog/colinandjustin21.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="[living+room+eclectic.jpg]" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi38Jn1kp8hcXLNO4lOFKAVvhet3gQFmTANGXRB4djLyW3FogAIvFuom50dAIf39PsL7RCbyE7SOr3WyB8zo6FIq-iDYrxNZM0QoYZ2bpqoHXYb6XNbeHuc5h4uaF5knfuxxqnmBjXfS6E/s1600/living+room+eclectic.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">via hgtv</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The last room is going straight into my inspiration file - </div><div style="text-align: center;">I never tire of loads of white, ultra-comfortable furniture, bits of color and animal prints, natural finishes and textures, treasures on display -  pretty much sums up my fantasy family room!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">off to meet D. for lunch - it's his birthday and our anniversary -</div><div style="text-align: center;">long story :) </div><div style="text-align: center;"> hope you are having a fantastic wednesday..</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">til next time..</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: 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Great Scot! Giveaway! Toronto Fall Home show Tickets!

I scored tickets to the Toronto Fall Home Show - for you! Sept 30-Oct 3, at the Better Living Centre, Exhibition Place As well as tons of g...

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