A Vintage Rug for the Kitchen & a Giveaway!

I have partnered with SF Rugs for this post. All expressed opinions are 100% my own. Full disclosure.

I have been wanting a vintage rug in our kitchen for a long while and now I finally have one! Our kitchen renovation has been a very slowwww process to say the least, but we are still plugging away at it. Maybe it will be completely done by the time we put this place up for sale? Let's hope…

We started by painting our wooden cabinets light gray and adding hardware. It did make a huge difference to the look in here. Click here if you missed the BEFORE post.  

A Father’s Gift of Time and a Giveaway!

I have partnered with Jord for this post and giveaway. All expressed opinions are 100% my own. Full Disclosure.

One of the best things about my husband, is the amount of time that he spends with our children. He not only loves and adores them, but goes out of his way to do special things with them often. One thing that they currently enjoy is geocaching. They find special "treasure boxes" hidden by other geocachers all over, then exchange little items for ones that they find inside. Both Hazel and Owen love this, but I think the most important part is the time they spend out exploring with their dad.

I knew I wanted to get Josh a unique Father's Day gift this year that fit his personality. He loves watches and time pieces (he actually makes Steampunk jewelry using vintage watch and pocket watch pieces), so I knew the wood watches from Jord would be a great gift idea for him.

Christmas in the Living Room & A $500 Raymour & Flanigan Giveaway!

I am proud to be partnering with Raymour & Flanigan for this post. I have previously received products featured in this post from them, and they are sponsoring this generous giveaway. All expressed opinions are 100% my own. Read my full disclosure.

Today, I am thrilled to be taking you inside our living room decked out for the season! Since I have yet to share a full holiday home tour, I hope you enjoy this "mini tour" to get a taste of how we are doing Christmas this year.

I am also very excited to be joining with four other bloggers, each with their own holiday inspiration, and giveaways for $500 to Raymour & Flanigan! You can find more details about that at the end of this post.

The Art of Home e-course and a Giveaway!

Hey Friends! I am popping in today to share an amazing course that is coming this September, from Jeanne Oliver, called The Art of Home. As a contributor for Jennifer Rizzo (who is one of the talented instructors), I am able to offer one lucky reader a FREE spot to the class! I will be taking the course as well, and if you have ever taken one of Jeanne's courses, you know they are phenomenal. After taking Creatively Made Home, a couple of years ago, I can't wait to find out what is in store this time around!

Trim the Tree Party & A $200 Giveaway!

Hey everybody! I am back with another awesome giveaway today! Tis' the season for giving! I recently joined with several other bloggers in a Trim the Tree Party hosted by Clean and Scentsible. We each shared our own ornament tutorial throughout the week, so you will find tons of inspiration over there to get your tree all decked out. To celebrate, one lucky winner will receive either a $200 Target gift card or cash via Paypal. Lots of Christmas shopping you could do with that…

YBR Creative Team Christmas Cash Giveway!

Today I am so excited to be participating in a Christmas cash giveaway for all you, my dear readers, whether you stumbled upon me today or 8 years ago when I got my start in Blogland. I sincerely treasure your visits. The entire Yellow Bliss Road Creative Team is hosting this giveaway and we thought a little extra cash never hurt anyone during the holiday season, right? So we have pooled together $250 (via Paypal) for one lucky reader!

The Yellow Bliss Road Creative Team

Yellow Bliss Road

Cherished Bliss 

Thoughts from Alice 

Such the Spot 

Sweet Tea & Saving Grace 

The Happy Haunt 

Snap Happy Mom 

The Caterpillar Years 

Down Home Inspiration

I have been guest blogging for Kristin of Yellow Bliss Road for the better part of a year and it has been a true blessing to get to know her and the other team members. I will be moving on from my guest spot in the new year, since life is busy with two little ones running around and trying to manage this little blog of mine. I can't believe how much it has grown in the past year. 

A Christmas Giveaway!

Update 12.15.13: The winner was Melinda of The Refeathered Roost! Thanks to all who entered!

Magnolia Pearl Ranch & Giveaway from Fiona and Twig

I am very excited to share an amazing giveaway from Anne Lorys of Fiona & Twig, along with the creative souls of Magnolia Pearl. Robin Brown and John Gray (Magnolia Pearl) are selling their incredible ranch in Bandera, TX where romance and old world charm abound. You must stop by Anne's blog to see the full photo shoot she did of the many beautiful features! It is incredible. These photos are just a small glimpse of the little bit of heaven that awaits you should you have the means to purchase it…(I wish I did! It looks like it would be a very enchanting place to build a life.)