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February 23, 2012

$50 Kirkland’s Giveaway!

We were recently contacted by Kirkland’s asking us if we would like to review one of their gorgeous lamps…um…hello!! of course! We LOVE Kirkland’s!
Kirkland's
I’ve been shopping at Kirkland’s for years because of their quality merchandise and reasonable prices.  I recently learned that they have an online store!!
I was so excited to receive this gorgeous lamp! It’s the Seaside Table Lamp from their 2012 Collection.
Seriously could the color not be anymore perfect for my dining room?! And, let me tell ya ladies and gents, this is one HUGE lamp!
I love all of the beautiful details.
The more modern feel of the crackled glass and the silver metal finish add a nice contrast to my traditional furniture.
How do you think it looks in my dining room? And, can you tell by my quote I’m ready for spring?!

“No winter lasts forever…no spring skips it’s turn….” Hal Borland
Thanks Kirkland’s for adding a little brightness to my day!
I’m fortunate to have a Kirkland’s close by, but if you are not…well now you’re in luck! You can find most of their lovely items right in their online store, and a few items are available ONLY in their online store so really you get the best of both worlds by shopping from their website. 
Here’s some other lamps that I just love from Kirkland’s!
  
And they have so many other amazing items, mirrors, accent furniture, seasonal decor!
 
I think you’ll find that you love Kirkland’s just as much as we do! So how about a chance to win a
$50.00 gift card to Kirkland’s!!

Here’s the details and good luck!!

GIVEAWAY OPEN UNTIL WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY, 29TH.
WINNER WILL BE ANNOUNCED AT INSPIRATION FRIDAY.
Giveaway open to continental U.S. only!
If you have any questions regarding this giveaway, here are Kirkland’s official rules. 



Here’s how to enter:

  • Visit Kirkland’s Website and leave a comment telling us what you might spend your $50 credit on if you win! (MANDATORY ENTRY)
  • Follow us on Linky Followers or by Email or RSS Subscription, leave a new comment letting us know you are following At The Picket Fence in one of these ways. (Optional Entry)
  • Follow us on our Facebook Page and let us know you do by leaving a new comment. (Optional Entry)
  • Facebook or Twitter about our giveaway with a link back to our blog, twitter account or facebook page and leave a new comment letting us know how you are sharing the giveaway. (Optional Entry)
See you tomorrow for Inspiration Friday!!

*We received free merchandise to review in exchange for this post, but all thoughts and comments are our own.  Please see our Disclosure Policy.

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  1. Renewed Upon a Dream says

    February 22, 2012 at 7:29 PM

    I really like the vintage planters for planting seeds for my garden for this summer. They are pretty!

    Reply
  2. Renewed Upon a Dream says

    February 22, 2012 at 7:30 PM

    I follow you on Linky Followers

    Reply
  3. Renewed Upon a Dream says

    February 22, 2012 at 7:30 PM

    I tweeted about the giveaway

    Reply
  4. Nova says

    February 22, 2012 at 7:52 PM

    i liked you on facebook!

    Reply
  5. Nova says

    February 22, 2012 at 7:54 PM

    following through google (gmail)!

    Reply
  6. reFresh reStyle says

    February 22, 2012 at 7:55 PM

    I would order the Blue & Gold Swirl Jackson Rug or something else awesome, because Kirkland’s is awesome!
    Debbie

    Reply
  7. Ellen says

    February 22, 2012 at 7:55 PM

    Oh my, I absolutely love the teal glass table lamp!! Love it!

    Reply
  8. reFresh reStyle says

    February 22, 2012 at 7:55 PM

    I follow you via Linky Followers and several other places!
    Debbie

    Reply
  9. Ellen says

    February 22, 2012 at 7:56 PM

    I am a Linky follower!

    Reply
  10. reFresh reStyle says

    February 22, 2012 at 7:56 PM

    I follow you on FB.
    Debbie

    Reply
  11. Ellen says

    February 22, 2012 at 7:56 PM

    I liked you on FB!
    Thanks for the offer!

    Reply
  12. reFresh reStyle says

    February 22, 2012 at 7:56 PM

    I tweeted and FB about the giveaway 🙂
    Debbie

    Reply
  13. Nova says

    February 22, 2012 at 8:01 PM

    Silver Glam Lamp would be what i would LOVE to buy for my apartment…

    Reply
  14. Lisa @ Before Meets After says

    February 22, 2012 at 8:03 PM

    I would LOVE to buy the teal table lamp! You know teal is my favorite!!

    Reply
  15. Lisa @ Before Meets After says

    February 22, 2012 at 8:03 PM

    I am a blog follower!

    Reply
  16. Lisa @ Before Meets After says

    February 22, 2012 at 8:04 PM

    I am a FB follower too!

    Reply
  17. brendavr says

    February 22, 2012 at 8:11 PM

    I already follow you on facebook and I already subscribe to you
    Brenda

    Reply
  18. twelve30 says

    February 22, 2012 at 8:16 PM

    I’d buy the gold & black starburst clock. I love starburst mirrors & clocks & this item is the best of both! Thanks for the giveaway.
    twelve30(at)gmail(dot)com

    Reply
  19. brendavr says

    February 22, 2012 at 8:17 PM

    I would put it towrds the Chai Escape Mirror, 32

    Reply
  20. Angie @ The Country Chic Cottage says

    February 22, 2012 at 8:24 PM

    As stalkerish as it sounds, I heart that lamp and would get it with my gift card! I heart Kirklands!! 🙂

    Reply
  21. Angie @ The Country Chic Cottage says

    February 22, 2012 at 8:24 PM

    I already follow your blog! 🙂

    Reply
  22. Angie @ The Country Chic Cottage says

    February 22, 2012 at 8:24 PM

    I liked your facebook page! 🙂

    Reply
  23. thistlewoodfarm says

    February 22, 2012 at 8:55 PM

    I think I would purchase the vintage plant caddy. I have been wanting to start seedlings and it looks perfect.

    blessings,
    karianne

    Reply
  24. Jamie says

    February 22, 2012 at 8:56 PM

    I love the beehive table lamp!

    Reply
  25. thistlewoodfarm says

    February 22, 2012 at 8:57 PM

    I am already following you by Linky Followers.

    blessings,
    karianne

    Reply
  26. Jamie says

    February 22, 2012 at 8:57 PM

    I think I was following you via gfc so I re-followed you 🙂

    Reply
  27. Jamie says

    February 22, 2012 at 8:58 PM

    Already following on fb!

    Reply
  28. thistlewoodfarm says

    February 22, 2012 at 8:58 PM

    I liked you on facebook.

    blessings,
    karianne

    Reply
  29. M.j. says

    February 22, 2012 at 9:11 PM

    I would love Teal Glass Table Lamp…ciao4now64@yahoo.com

    Reply
  30. Ange says

    February 22, 2012 at 9:12 PM

    I want the Emily’s circle mirror. LOVE IT!

    angellsworth at gmail com

    Reply
  31. Ange says

    February 22, 2012 at 9:13 PM

    I follow you all through google reader! Love your blog you guys.

    Reply
  32. M.j. says

    February 22, 2012 at 9:17 PM

    I follow on fb and left a comment..ciao4now64@yahoo.com

    Reply
  33. M.j. says

    February 22, 2012 at 9:18 PM

    I shared this giveaway on my fb page…ciao4now64@yahoo.com

    Reply
  34. M.j. says

    February 22, 2012 at 9:19 PM

    I follow via GFC….as M.j….ciao4now64@yahoo.com

    Reply
  35. Jodie says

    February 22, 2012 at 9:45 PM

    Oh my. I shouldn’t have gone to that website! LOVE that Grand Orchid arrangement. That would look fabulous on my entryway table.

    Reply
  36. Jodie says

    February 22, 2012 at 9:45 PM

    I follow you via email.

    Reply
  37. Jodie says

    February 22, 2012 at 9:46 PM

    I follow you on FB.

    Reply
  38. Jodie says

    February 22, 2012 at 9:46 PM

    I shared the giveaway.

    Reply
  39. Jane@Cottage at the Crossroads says

    February 22, 2012 at 10:07 PM

    Wow! I didn’t know that Kirklands had a website! Once I got on, it was hard to get off. I did see the cutest wooden chalkboard plant stand for $69.99. It would look so cute on my back porch. Thanks for this opportunity, girls!

    Reply
  40. Jane@Cottage at the Crossroads says

    February 22, 2012 at 10:08 PM

    I’m following with Linky followers.

    Reply
  41. Jane@Cottage at the Crossroads says

    February 22, 2012 at 10:09 PM

    I’m already a FB follower.

    Reply
  42. Jane@Cottage at the Crossroads says

    February 22, 2012 at 10:18 PM

    I shared the giveaway on my FB page.

    Reply
  43. Gina (Lady Goats) says

    February 22, 2012 at 10:20 PM

    Oh, I love Kirkland’s! I would SO get the wire magazine basket. LOVE!

    Reply
  44. Gina (Lady Goats) says

    February 22, 2012 at 10:21 PM

    I Follow on Linky Followers

    Reply
  45. Wehaf says

    February 22, 2012 at 10:28 PM

    I love the photo frame collages – I’d get one of those, and maybe some Easter decor.

    urchiken at gmail dot com

    Reply
  46. Karen Jerread says

    February 22, 2012 at 10:33 PM

    Their Black Mirror would be so perfect for my living room.

    Reply
  47. Karen Jerread says

    February 22, 2012 at 10:33 PM

    I am a RSS feed follower. Thanks for the great give away.

    Reply
  48. Karen Jerread says

    February 22, 2012 at 10:34 PM

    I am a FB follower.

    Reply
  49. Sandy A says

    February 22, 2012 at 11:00 PM

    I am a follower…

    Reply
  50. Sandy A says

    February 22, 2012 at 11:02 PM

    I liked you on FB…

    Reply
  51. Alecia @ ChickenScratch NY says

    February 22, 2012 at 11:02 PM

    Love the rattan floor lamp! (I have a lovely clock from Kirklands! I love it!)

    Reply
  52. Alecia @ ChickenScratch NY says

    February 22, 2012 at 11:05 PM

    I’m following on LF

    Reply
  53. Sandy A says

    February 22, 2012 at 11:35 PM

    The Kirkland’s site is full of beautiful things I would like for our home–I would love the Clinton Pharmacy Lamp for my husband’s office…

    Reply
  54. kellyr78 says

    February 22, 2012 at 11:36 PM

    I think I would get their Magnolia Sky Box if I won.
    KellywcuATyahooDOTcom

    Reply
  55. kellyr78 says

    February 22, 2012 at 11:37 PM

    I subscribe to your email under kellywcuATyahooDOTcom

    Reply
  56. kellyr78 says

    February 22, 2012 at 11:38 PM

    I like you on FB(Kelly D Saver)
    kellywcuATyahooDOTcom

    Reply
  57. kellyr78 says

    February 22, 2012 at 11:39 PM

    tweeted
    https://twitter.com/#!/kellydsaver/status/172465376536436736

    kellywcuATyahooDOTcom

    Reply
  58. ♡♥♬ Louis ♬♥♡ says

    February 23, 2012 at 12:17 AM

    I love the Cynthia Table Lamp

    Thank you for hosting this giveaway

    Louis
    pumuckler {at} gmail {dot} com

    Reply
  59. ♡♥♬ Louis ♬♥♡ says

    February 23, 2012 at 12:17 AM

    I like your blog on facebook (Louis H Uffmire)

    pumuckler {at} gmail {dot} com

    Reply
  60. ♡♥♬ Louis ♬♥♡ says

    February 23, 2012 at 12:18 AM

    I tweeted your giveaway

    pumuckler {at} gmail {dot} com

    Reply
  61. Cindy says

    February 23, 2012 at 12:24 AM

    I love Kirklands! I would get the wire magazine holder. I don’t know why, I just need one!

    Reply
  62. Cindy says

    February 23, 2012 at 12:25 AM

    I already “Like” you on facebook. Should I “like” you a lot? 🙂

    Reply
  63. Linda TAylor says

    February 23, 2012 at 12:45 AM

    I love Innocent Poppies Framed Print!
    daisy522 at (aoldotcom)

    Reply
  64. Linda TAylor says

    February 23, 2012 at 12:47 AM

    I am receiving your emails
    daisy522 at (aoldotcom)

    Reply
  65. Linda Taylor says

    February 23, 2012 at 12:48 AM

    I like At The Picket Fence on FB
    daisy522 at (aoldotcom)

    Reply
  66. linda taylor says

    February 23, 2012 at 12:51 AM

    I tweeted:
    https://twitter.com/#!/Daisy522/status/172483492431663104
    daisy522 at(aoldotcom)

    Reply
  67. Brooke @ Inside-Out Design says

    February 23, 2012 at 12:52 AM

    I’m a follower!! I’d get the kiwi jewel pillow and the white lace vase!

    Reply
  68. Brooke @ Inside-Out Design says

    February 23, 2012 at 12:59 AM

    I like you on FB!

    Reply
  69. 4justice says

    February 23, 2012 at 1:35 AM

    This comment has been removed by the author.

    Reply
  70. Tracy says

    February 23, 2012 at 1:39 AM

    I so love Kirkland’s too! My list of what I would buy is long but I would start with the teal glass table lamps.

    Reply
  71. Tracy says

    February 23, 2012 at 1:41 AM

    I am a follower on your Facebook page

    Reply
  72. Lori says

    February 23, 2012 at 2:05 AM

    Sugar egg wreath for sure! Kirkland’s is the best and has the very best clearance sales.

    Reply
  73. Lori says

    February 23, 2012 at 2:06 AM

    I am a looooong time follower!

    Reply
  74. Julie says

    February 23, 2012 at 2:06 AM

    If I would win I would buy many products for the outdoors. With spring on its way, it’s time to get outdoors. Julie
    jroy1955@gmail.com

    Reply
  75. DownTheLaneWithDaisy says

    February 23, 2012 at 2:10 AM

    I visited the website and would love a wall clock.

    Reply
  76. Karen says

    February 23, 2012 at 2:25 AM

    So glad to know Kirkland’s is online since there is not one close to me. I would love to have the gold twig table or the “angelia” mirror! Thanks for the chance to win.

    Reply
  77. Ashley says

    February 23, 2012 at 2:34 AM

    I’m loving the aviary ceramic jar, set of 3…it would be pretty on my mantel!

    demureprincess7(at)gmail(dot)com

    Reply
  78. Anonymous says

    February 23, 2012 at 3:04 AM

    Clark Mantle Clock or a table love a lot of things. angela
    merk{underscore}doug{at}alliancecom{dot}net

    Reply
  79. Judy says

    February 23, 2012 at 3:12 AM

    I would love any of their lamps. I’m so glad they have an online store now.

    Reply
  80. Judy says

    February 23, 2012 at 3:13 AM

    You know I’m a follower on all fronts.

    Reply
  81. Carol says

    February 23, 2012 at 3:17 AM

    Love, Love, Love Kirklands! So glad they have an online store now since the closest one to us is two hours away! I would love to have the Cane Console Table to go in our entry way. It would be perfect – and the gift certificate would certainly make the cost affordable for us! Thanks for the opportunity to win!
    Carol @arewethereyet

    Reply
  82. Texas JennyWren says

    February 23, 2012 at 3:57 AM

    I LOVE Kirklands!! It is just 3 miles from my home, so I visit there all the time. I would spend the winnings on a new side chair. I have my eye on the one with the zebra striped upholstery.

    Reply
  83. Texas JennyWren says

    February 23, 2012 at 3:59 AM

    I am a follower of your Facebook page for an additional entry. Thanks for the chance to win!!
    jennywren at texas kay dot com

    Reply
  84. Texas JennyWren says

    February 23, 2012 at 4:01 AM

    I am a follower of your blog for an additional entry. Thanks for another chance to win.

    Reply
  85. Carol says

    February 23, 2012 at 4:02 AM

    I’m also a follower on Facebook for an additional entry! Thanks again for the chance to win!
    Carol @cdm-arewethereyet.blogspot.com

    Reply
  86. Gallamore West says

    February 23, 2012 at 7:20 AM

    I need some Spring/Easter decorations, so that’s what I would use the $50 credit for. Ohhh, this would be a great giveaway to win!!

    xo,
    Laurie @ Gallamore West

    p.s. I’m your newest “linky” follower 🙂

    Reply
  87. June says

    February 23, 2012 at 11:23 AM

    That lamp is gorgeous!! Pretty sure it will be coming home with me soon! 🙂

    Reply
  88. Robin@DecoratingTennisGirl says

    February 23, 2012 at 1:03 PM

    I love Kirkland’s. Great giveaway! I would get the horse print for my new den 🙂 Love a chance to win!!!

    Reply
  89. Robin@DecoratingTennisGirl says

    February 23, 2012 at 1:03 PM

    I am a friend on FB!

    Reply
  90. Shannon @ Cozy Home Scenes And Cozy Home Kitchen says

    February 23, 2012 at 5:43 AM

    I really like the set of 4 Easter plates. I’ve wanted some Easter plates for a while, and at $14.99 for 4, that’s a great price! I’d love to win the gift certificate since I have a Kirklad’s less than 15 minutes from my house!

    Reply
  91. AubreyLaine says

    February 23, 2012 at 4:56 PM

    I love the Poppy Bouquet Statue
    family74014 at gmail dot com

    Reply
  92. Mandy Zuniga says

    February 23, 2012 at 5:20 PM

    I would put that $50 towards the Watson Media Console!

    mommycracked@gmail.com

    Reply
  93. Kellie M says

    February 23, 2012 at 6:01 PM

    I would put that $50 towards the X-Backed Bookshelf

    kelliemae[zerozero][at]live[dot]com

    Reply
  94. Kellie M says

    February 23, 2012 at 6:02 PM

    Liked you on Facebook
    kellie00atlivedotcom

    Reply
  95. Tammy Henderson says

    February 23, 2012 at 6:15 PM

    I subscribe to Kirkland… Love this store. If I won I would use it towards My Mom’s place that we are currently remodling for her.

    Reply
  96. pigsathome says

    February 23, 2012 at 6:20 PM

    So many beautiful things! I could get the flying pig ceramic statue and the blue wire magazine basket…or I could totally splurge and put it toward the red Charles cabinet. Or get it all!

    Reply
  97. JC says

    February 23, 2012 at 6:20 PM

    I’d get Tan Acadia Pillow
    tcarolinep at gmail dot com

    Reply
  98. JC says

    February 23, 2012 at 6:21 PM

    I’m a subscriber

    Reply
  99. JC says

    February 23, 2012 at 6:21 PM

    FB liker
    Jessie c.

    Reply
  100. JC says

    February 23, 2012 at 6:21 PM

    shared on FB.https://www.facebook.com/tcarolinep/posts/178248538955205

    Reply
  101. pigsathome says

    February 23, 2012 at 6:22 PM

    I already follow vis RSS feed!

    Reply
  102. JOY 2 JOURNEY says

    February 23, 2012 at 6:22 PM

    The turquoise grille plaque please! 🙂

    Reply
  103. JOY 2 JOURNEY says

    February 23, 2012 at 6:23 PM

    I follow you on linky!

    Reply
  104. JOY 2 JOURNEY says

    February 23, 2012 at 6:23 PM

    I like your FB page.

    Reply
  105. Something Nice and Pretty says

    February 23, 2012 at 6:28 PM

    I would pick the Pharmacy lamp for 39.99 would go great in my bedroom since I’m currently working on it! Thanks for a chance to win♥

    Rondell

    Reply
  106. Something Nice and Pretty says

    February 23, 2012 at 6:29 PM

    I follow you on GFC and Linky Follower!

    Rondell

    Reply
  107. Erica@SecondhandCharm says

    February 23, 2012 at 6:30 PM

    Love the Turquoise Grill Plaque!

    Reply
  108. Erica@SecondhandCharm says

    February 23, 2012 at 6:31 PM

    Also following you on facebook! 🙂

    Reply
  109. Something Nice and Pretty says

    February 23, 2012 at 6:32 PM

    Liked you on FB too!

    Rondell

    Reply
  110. Jeriel says

    February 23, 2012 at 7:00 PM

    I love the Bimini Sunset Picture from Kirklands!

    Reply
  111. Jeriel says

    February 23, 2012 at 7:03 PM

    Like you on Facebook:)

    Reply
  112. carey says

    February 23, 2012 at 7:20 PM

    I would love the Distressed Josie mirror! It would be perfect for my home. :0)

    Reply
  113. carey says

    February 23, 2012 at 7:21 PM

    I follow you by email and Linkey! 🙂

    Reply
  114. carey says

    February 23, 2012 at 7:21 PM

    I liked you on Facebook too!

    Reply
  115. vikki says

    February 23, 2012 at 7:31 PM

    I know this is more than $50, but I so want one. TheBrown Ansley Bombe Chest, love it.

    Reply
  116. Kathy A Delightsome Life says

    February 23, 2012 at 8:08 PM

    This is a fantastic giveaway! I love Kirklands, the closest is an hour away, so an online store would be fantastic for me. I really like the wooden chalkboard plant stand. Thank you for hosting the giveaway,
    Kathy

    Reply
  117. Kathy A Delightsome Life says

    February 23, 2012 at 8:09 PM

    I follow you on Linky Follow!
    Kathy

    Reply
  118. Kathy A Delightsome Life says

    February 23, 2012 at 8:12 PM

    I ‘like’ Picket Fence on Facebook,
    Kathy

    Reply
  119. Kathy A Delightsome Life says

    February 23, 2012 at 8:16 PM

    I posted about the giveaway on Facebook.
    Kathy

    Reply
  120. Lindsay and Maddie says

    February 23, 2012 at 8:20 PM

    I like the Black Ansley Bombe Chest!

    Reply
  121. Joy says

    February 23, 2012 at 9:07 PM

    I love your blog! Thank you for the chance! Hope you have a very blessed day!

    Reply
  122. How to Nest for Less says

    February 23, 2012 at 9:20 PM

    I would LOVE to buy some new Easter decorations 🙂

    Reply
  123. How to Nest for Less says

    February 23, 2012 at 9:21 PM

    Follow you on Linky Followers!

    Reply
  124. How to Nest for Less says

    February 23, 2012 at 9:21 PM

    Follow you lovely ladies on Facebook!

    Reply
  125. How to Nest for Less says

    February 23, 2012 at 9:21 PM

    Tweeted about your giveaway!!

    Reply
  126. Jen says

    February 23, 2012 at 9:24 PM

    I LOVE the wire magazine basket.. and the metal truck for my son.. ohhhh and the vintage camera and typewriter!!! I never even win a free ticket in the scratch off lottery but I really hope I win this!!! Thanks for hosting, following on the new linky.

    Reply
  127. ℳartina @ Northern Nesting says

    February 23, 2012 at 9:36 PM

    Great giveaway girls I love Kirklands. Ours closed but it’s great you can order online. I love there Sand Dune table lamp and would love a chance to win!

    Reply
  128. ℳartina @ Northern Nesting says

    February 23, 2012 at 9:37 PM

    Follow you guys on Linky!

    Reply
  129. Terry says

    February 23, 2012 at 9:40 PM

    I am a follower and this would be so fun to win.

    Reply
  130. Terry says

    February 23, 2012 at 9:44 PM

    I really love Kirkland’s Parisian Wall Clock.

    Reply
  131. Terry says

    February 23, 2012 at 9:46 PM

    I am following you on FB

    Reply
  132. Loui♥ says

    February 23, 2012 at 10:46 PM

    Love the Sand Dune lamp..
    really wanted the Corbiel Chandelier..
    til I discovered not only was it out of stock..
    but was no longer being sold!!
    Hugs!!
    Loui♥

    Reply
  133. Lisa E says

    February 23, 2012 at 11:07 PM

    I would use it on new lamps. Perfect timing, too!

    Reply
  134. Gypsy Heart says

    February 23, 2012 at 11:50 PM

    I would love a new lamp for my bedroom! Making that decision is difficult ~ 🙂
    The teal…or the glass crackle…or the mercury glass…

    Thanks so much for the opportunity to win!

    Pat

    Reply
  135. Gypsy Heart says

    February 23, 2012 at 11:51 PM

    I’ve already liked you on FB.

    Pat

    Reply
  136. Gypsy Heart says

    February 23, 2012 at 11:51 PM

    I’m subscribed via email, follow on Linky and GFC.

    Pat

    Reply
  137. imsteelefullofscrap says

    February 23, 2012 at 11:53 PM

    Yea finally get to leave a comment tried a few times today and was not working PLZ enter me in the giveaway that is my favorite store

    Reply
  138. Chandra Chinnis says

    February 23, 2012 at 11:56 PM

    I love Kirkland’s as it is only 5 minutes from my home. There are so many things that I like there SOS I’ll keep it simple and say I will spend the card on a mirror & some wall art.

    Reply
  139. Chandra Chinnis says

    February 23, 2012 at 11:57 PM

    I am a follower!!!!

    Reply
  140. Debbi@Texas says

    February 24, 2012 at 1:33 AM

    Kirkland’s is near me and love them. I visited their website,which I am so glad to find out about,and if I win that $50 I MUST have their Bomberry Lounge Chair; Debbi S @ email: onlysachse@aol.com

    Reply
  141. Debbi@Texas says

    February 24, 2012 at 1:35 AM

    I am a follower by email
    Debbi S @ email: onlysachse@aol.com

    Reply
  142. Debbi@Texas says

    February 24, 2012 at 1:36 AM

    Oh yes, I also follow and “like” on Facebook
    Debbi S @ email: onlysachse@aol.com

    Reply
  143. Debbi@Texas says

    February 24, 2012 at 1:43 AM

    I just shared the Kirland’s giveaway and your blog address on my FB page
    Debbi S @ email: onlysachse@aol.com

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  144. Carla63 says

    February 24, 2012 at 1:50 AM

    I follow you via email. Thanks for the great giveaway.

    Reply
  145. Carla63 says

    February 24, 2012 at 1:51 AM

    I love Kirklands ! I would like to have some of their blue or clear canisters.

    Reply
  146. Casandra says

    February 24, 2012 at 3:04 AM

    Thanks for the giveaway! I am already a follower. If I win….I would buy that great mercury glass crackly lamp!

    Reply
  147. Mdegraeve says

    February 24, 2012 at 3:06 AM

    facebook follower:)
    Love your blog!

    Reply
  148. Casandra says

    February 24, 2012 at 3:08 AM

    I have enjoyed subscribing to your blog by email for a few months now.

    Reply
  149. Mdegraeve says

    February 24, 2012 at 3:16 AM

    I love kirklands! i was just in there lastnight.
    I would love to have……hhhmmmmm…..its a toss up between the Turquoise Grill Plaque and the
    Blue Gate Plaque. Love them both:)

    Reply
  150. hendy says

    February 24, 2012 at 3:18 AM

    I would purchase the Lazy River Plaque wall art
    hendymartin1 at yahoo dot com

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  151. hendy says

    February 24, 2012 at 3:21 AM

    Subscribe to feed via google reader

    Reply
  152. hendy says

    February 24, 2012 at 3:21 AM

    Like you on FB as Hendy Martin

    Reply
  153. hendy says

    February 24, 2012 at 3:22 AM

    tweeted
    https://twitter.com/#!/HendyMartin/status/172884021263609856

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  154. Anonymous says

    February 24, 2012 at 4:12 AM

    I like the Moore Round Table. If I win that is what I would use the Gift Card for. Lori email: itsmelah at aol dot com

    Reply
  155. jill wilhelm says

    February 24, 2012 at 4:44 AM

    I would love the Emily Circles Mirror!! I’m trying to decorate my living room and it would be perfect!

    Reply
  156. jill wilhelm says

    February 24, 2012 at 4:53 AM

    Already a follower! But added you to linky

    Reply
  157. jill wilhelm says

    February 24, 2012 at 5:08 AM

    liked on fb!

    Reply
  158. jill wilhelm says

    February 24, 2012 at 5:08 AM

    Tweeeeeeted!!!

    Reply
  159. Judy Bigg says

    February 24, 2012 at 5:27 AM

    liked on FB, I like the Linen Botanical Canvas Print, also am a follower

    Reply
  160. Gina M Maddox says

    February 24, 2012 at 11:32 AM

    I would love to get several of these-https://www.kirklands.com/product/Textiles/Pillows-Throws/Light-Blue-Petal-Pillow/pc/2288/c/0/sc/2307/160194.uts

    Thanks for the chance to win!
    gina.m.maddox (at) gmail (dot) com

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  161. Gina M Maddox says

    February 24, 2012 at 11:35 AM

    Follow on linky followers!
    gina.m.maddox (at) gmail (dot) com

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  162. Gina M Maddox says

    February 24, 2012 at 11:36 AM

    I like you on Facebook — crave to save
    gina.m.maddox (at) gmail (dot) com

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  163. Gina M Maddox says

    February 24, 2012 at 11:37 AM

    tweet-https://twitter.com/#!/CrazyItalian0/status/173008694534082561

    gina.m.maddox (at) gmail (dot) com

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  164. JR911 says

    February 24, 2012 at 2:27 PM

    Chocolate Ramsey Vanity Sink

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  165. JR911 says

    February 24, 2012 at 2:27 PM

    I like you on FB

    Reply
  166. JR911 says

    February 24, 2012 at 2:28 PM

    https://twitter.com/avonproducts4me/status/173051595431489536

    Reply
  167. Destiny says

    February 24, 2012 at 3:16 PM

    I love the Lilly Table Lamp!

    Reply
  168. Destiny says

    February 24, 2012 at 3:16 PM

    I follow you with google Reader

    Reply
  169. Destiny says

    February 24, 2012 at 3:17 PM

    I like you on Facebook.

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  170. Nicole Day says

    February 24, 2012 at 4:52 PM

    Hi! Thanks for the chance to win. The Lauren Bronze Plaque is already sitting in my cart in anticipation. Oooh, hope I win, I just love Kirklands. There is also a mercury glass bath set and a pretty ballerina statue that I’ve been watching!

    Reply
  171. Nicole Day says

    February 24, 2012 at 4:53 PM

    I forgot to go back and Linky follow you when I got set up, so hey, this was a good reminder! I am now following via Linky.

    Reply
  172. Nicole Day says

    February 24, 2012 at 4:54 PM

    ….and of course, I already <3 u on FB.

    Reply
  173. Personalized Sketches and Sentiments says

    February 24, 2012 at 6:03 PM

    I love Kirkland’s :o) Oh the Paisely Jackson rug is fun and so beautiful!

    Thanks for this giveaway!

    Blessings & aloha!

    Reply
  174. Personalized Sketches and Sentiments says

    February 24, 2012 at 6:04 PM

    I’m following on Linky Followers! :o)

    Blessings & Aloha!

    Reply
  175. Tam says

    February 24, 2012 at 6:22 PM

    I might use the credit on the Garfield Vanity Stool!

    Reply
  176. Tam says

    February 24, 2012 at 6:23 PM

    I follow you by email!

    Reply
  177. Roxanna says

    February 24, 2012 at 12:02 PM

    I would pick either the Savannah Table Lamp or Avalon Table Lamp for my bedroom. Thanks for the giveaway.

    Reply
  178. Roxanna says

    February 24, 2012 at 12:04 PM

    I am already a FB follower.

    Thanks again for the giveaway.

    Reply
  179. Terri says

    February 24, 2012 at 8:18 PM

    Absolutely would love to get one of those Glass lamps!!! gorgous!!!!

    Reply
  180. Terri says

    February 24, 2012 at 8:23 PM

    oh… and I follow you via Email!!

    Reply
  181. SolDucky says

    February 24, 2012 at 9:17 PM

    I like the vintage planter caddy!
    soluckyducky at gmail dot com

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  182. SolDucky says

    February 24, 2012 at 9:20 PM

    like you on FB as sarah linette!
    soluckyducky at gmail dot com

    Reply
  183. SolDucky says

    February 24, 2012 at 9:23 PM

    email subscriber!
    soluckyducky at gmail dot com

    Reply
  184. Anonymous says

    February 24, 2012 at 11:51 PM

    I love the mirror, table and lamp. I would also be interested in new rugs, pictures and garden accessories. Oh my, so many inspirations on your blog, so little time!

    Reply
  185. victoria walker says

    February 25, 2012 at 3:46 AM

    I”d use my gift card to buy the open weave baskets and the ocean blue canisters!! They would look great in my new house I’m buying in April!!

    Reply
  186. Baklava18 says

    February 25, 2012 at 10:31 AM

    I would get the Antiqued Wall Mount Coat Rack for $49.99. It is on sale now!

    Reply
  187. frances says

    February 25, 2012 at 12:50 PM

    They have an awesome Blue dresser that I would love to get for my sons room..and its 249 such a bargain Cheers Frances

    Reply
  188. M.j. says

    February 25, 2012 at 2:35 PM

    I am a Linky follower too…ciao4now64@yahoo.com

    Reply
  189. Janet says

    February 25, 2012 at 4:01 PM

    My winning would buy me a wall mount coat rack. It’s perfect for my little-no-space entries!
    Janet
    craftythriftydecoratingwifemom.wordpress.com

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  190. Janet says

    February 25, 2012 at 4:02 PM

    I follow At the Picket Fence by email.
    Janet
    craftythriftydecoratingwifemom.wordpress.com

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  191. Janet says

    February 25, 2012 at 4:09 PM

    I like you on Facebook.
    Janet
    craftythriftydecoratingwifemom.wordpress.com

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  192. Lynette says

    February 25, 2012 at 4:43 PM

    I would put the money towards a storage bench or parsons chair for my craft room (sauders@dejazzd.com)

    Reply
  193. Lynette says

    February 25, 2012 at 4:43 PM

    I follow you on facebook!

    Reply
  194. Megan says

    February 26, 2012 at 3:44 PM

    I love the forsythia wreath and the orchid. A bit of spring!

    Reply
  195. Sally says

    February 26, 2012 at 10:28 PM

    I would buy some new pillows for my living room – love the ones with the button flap… maybe a throw also. Thanks for hosting this awesome giveaway!!!

    sally.puckett@yahoo.com

    Reply
  196. Sally says

    February 26, 2012 at 10:29 PM

    I follow you via email – so I don’t miss a post 🙂

    sally.puckett@yahoo.com

    Reply
  197. Sally says

    February 26, 2012 at 10:29 PM

    Following you on Facebook also 🙂

    sally.puckett@yahoo.com

    Reply
  198. Anonymous says

    February 27, 2012 at 2:10 AM

    I need some new living room curtains and have had my eye on the Chestnut & Almond Curtain Panels. If I won the gift card, I would definitely put it toward three sets of them!
    -Missy Conner Spivey
    misashua@aol.com

    Reply
  199. Anonymous says

    February 27, 2012 at 2:12 AM

    I “like” you on Facebook! 🙂
    -Missy Conner Spivey
    misashua@aol.com

    Reply
  200. Anonymous says

    February 27, 2012 at 2:19 AM

    I shared the giveaway on my Facebook page:
    https://www.facebook.com/missy.conner.spivey/posts/259936547418639

    -Missy Conner Spivey
    misashua@aol.com

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  201. Anonymous says

    February 27, 2012 at 2:22 AM

    I shared the giveaway on Twitter:
    https://twitter.com/#!/misashua/status/173955711452192768
    -Missy Conner Spivey
    misashua@aol.com

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  202. Kelly Palmer says

    February 27, 2012 at 2:07 PM

    I am a subscriber 🙂

    Reply
  203. Ange says

    February 29, 2012 at 1:05 PM

    I would spend this $50 on an octagonal mirror for over my fireplace. It could use some bling.

    Reply
  204. Ange says

    February 29, 2012 at 1:07 PM

    I follow you and have for a long time. Wouldn’t want to miss a post from you two! 🙂

    Reply
  205. Ange says

    February 29, 2012 at 1:07 PM

    I also happen to like you on fb. Who doesn’t?

    Reply
  206. Ange says

    February 29, 2012 at 1:11 PM

    I shared this on fb. How did I miss this giveaway until today?

    Reply
  207. Stuff and Nonsense says

    February 29, 2012 at 1:24 PM

    wow
    i’m not sure
    how i missed this
    but i’m here now!

    i really need
    some new pillows
    to fluff my living room
    so i’m thinking
    that a few of those
    chic petal pillows
    would not go amiss!

    alison

    Reply
  208. Stuff and Nonsense says

    February 29, 2012 at 1:25 PM

    of course
    i follow you on FB!

    alison

    Reply

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And yesterday, as I was staring at the gorgeous blossoms for the umpteenth time, I couldn't help but think that I hope this is how I feel when our lives return to some semblance of normalcy.

I hope that the predictable feels special and that the typical feels anything but. I hope that I ohhh and ahhh over the simple things I've realized I've taken for granted. And, most of all, I hope that feeling doesn't go away for a very, very long time! 💗
Are you living with great expectation friends? Bec Are you living with great expectation friends? Because He is risen!

Happy Easter from my home to yours!
Lemon bars all ready for tomorrow! It’s going to Lemon bars all ready for tomorrow! It’s going to be a different kind of Easter for sure but some things don’t change. Have you been baking and getting ready for tomorrow? What’s one thing on your menu that you have to have every year?
If this is Good Friday, why doesn’t it feel so “good”? It all seems backward doesn’t it?

What could be good about the unspeakable pain he suffered? What could be good about the shame and betrayal?

Easter Sunday is so joyful, bright and cheery. Shouldn’t that be the day we call “good”? It just feels so much better!

But, I don’t know how to rejoice over His resurrection, unless I have felt the pain of His death. I have realized that in life the sweetest victories are the ones which were realized after a pain-filled journey.

And, so it is with Good Friday. I know there will be victory over death, but I can’t skip ahead in the story.

Jesus knew what was coming. He knew what he would experience. And he knew why he would go through it. He did it for me. He did it for you.

Do you know that? Have you felt it down in the very core of your soul? 
Sometimes it makes me squirm a bit. Why would anyone do that for me?

Well, because, I can’t do it for myself!

There is nothing I can do to earn that kind of love and mercy.

That is why it is called GRACE.

His grace is freely given. We don’t have to pay for it. He paid the price for us already.

Do you remember that movie from years ago called “Ransom”? A couple’s young son was kidnapped and the parents went to hell and back trying to find him and pay the “ransom” demanded by the kidnappers.

Well, Jesus is our “ransom”. (1 Timothy 2:6) His life was the payment.

Why is it called “Good Friday”? Because that wasn’t the end of the story….
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…It was just the beginning!
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Where are things collecting in your house right now?
“Sighing, tears, frustration, anger.” Every si “Sighing, tears, frustration, anger.” Every single one of these emotions has made their way through our home in recent days and, my guess is, they have in your home too.

I SO needed this reminder today from the new book ‘Adore’ by @sarahagertywrites.

Adoration isn’t just sitting at His feet gazing longingly with stars in my eyes. It’s bringing my fears and my sorrows and gray roots in my hair that desperately needs to be colored and my messy house and all of the things that threaten to send me over the edge right now and laying them down before Him, soaking up His word and His presence so that when I stand back up, I am changed for having spent the time adoring the ONE who is... Healer, comforter, peace-giver, deliverer, redeemer.

What do you need to bring to Him today? I’ll share mine in the comments and I’d love to hear from you too!
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But, in the evening, I cook dinner like I’ve always done and we gather around the table like we’ve always done and we laugh and tell stories and then clean up and play games or go on a walk or watch a show. And that feels SO gloriously normal.

So now I love evenings even more than I ever did before and I’m so grateful for this little chunk of time where the rhythms we established years ago are helping to sustain us now when so much of life feels outside of our control.

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If you’re able to find flour in the stores (for the love people please stop overbuying!) and you’re doing more baking at your house too you need to add this apricot bread to your list of new recipes to try!

Normally I’d point you to my blog for the directions but I’m going to do you a solid and leave the full recipe in the comments.

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