Confessions from my life B.B. (Before Blogging)!
Ok, so this is a hard one for me to admit so please, don’t judge.
I just heard the collective gasp!
I have been an online shopper for many years and have purchased things from many different stores but until I started blogging I probably would have thought was the latest Headline News Network.
In my life A. B. (After Blogging), I have discovered the joy that is this one-stop shopping experience and am very happy to announce that I am a no more!
I made my first purchase there recently and I’m thrilled to reveal it to you today!
We have been slowly updating all of the light fixtures in our house and up until now the choices have been fairly simple and painless.
But, when it comes to a little girl’s room, all bets are off!
I wanted something young but not baby-ish.
Small but not too small.
Feminine but not too blingy.
And let me tell you…I looked everywhere!
Antique stores, online stores, consingment stores, thrift stores, big box stores.
And yet, the perfect chandelier eluded me.
Until I discovered
They make it so easy to narrow down the choices based on price, style, finish, etc.
And I am happy to say that I found the absolutely PERFECT light for my sweet Lauren’s room. It should be named “The Lauren”, that is how perfect it is!
Here is how my daughter’s room looked before with the basic builder grade brass fixture.
And here is the new sweet little light for my sweet little girl.
Wait! What’s that you say? This photo is at night and you can’t see the details of this lovely chandelier? Well, let me help you out a bit.
This is the Kids Korner Chandelier in Antique White from TransGlobe Lighting.
That is the official name.
But to me it will always be known as “The Lauren”!
Now, originally it came with shades that had a green ribbon attached.
It wasn’t exactly the right tone for my daughter’s room.
So, I just popped them off (which subsequently meant the flowers came off too) and then hot glued the rosettes right back on.
You want to see some more details?
Ok, here you go!
I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the little crystal accents.
Just the right amount of bling!
And the patina has the slightly aged look I was going for.
Here is one last look at it in all of it’s glowing glory!
Do you think when they read this they might actually change the name?
Linking this to:
Recently Heather and I were talking about how much we would love to have laptops so we could blog whenever and wherever. For some reason our hubbies think that we like to hog the computer…go figure! She was also sharing how she would like to give their home office a bit more “umph” by adding some extra workspace. That way her family can sit in there with her and watch in awe as she weaves her blogging magic.
Oh, and maybe they could do some homework too!
While shopping around at for my chandelier I came across a lot of fantastic options they offer for making an office both functional and stylish.
One of the things I love about our home office is that it allows us to have enough room for an. Hubby can be working on his laptop (which he won’t share with me because apparantely since it belongs to the company there are certain rules about letting your wife blog on it…sheesh!) and I can be hogging working on the desktop.
I think the might just be the secret to our happy marriage…
Ok, not really, but it does give us some elbow room!
With all of the choices at we know you could find just what you are looking for. Whether its a chandelier for a little girl’s room or a new desk for your office the options are endless. And we want you to be just as excited about this online store as we are!
So we are offering a $20 Gift Card for you to use on any item at any of the fantastic sites you will find at !
Here’s how to enter to win:
you would choose if you were purchasing one (even if only in your dreams!).
2. (Optional) Leave us a comment below letting us know that you are a friend At the Picket Fence through Google Connect (1 entry), Facebook (1 entry), Twitter (1 entry). That gives you up to 3 extra chances to win!
3. (Optional)Tweet or give a shout-out on your Facebook Page about this awesome Giveaway and come back to let us know you did!
Giveaway Now Closed!
Come back tomorrow when we will announce the Winner!
Best of luck to you from the girls At the Picket Fence,
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I love your giveaways! Thanks for the chance! I’m a happy follower of At the Picket Fence via Google Friend Connect!
I LOVE that chandelier. It is perfect for your daughter’s room…and I am glad you took the (excuse the expression) gaudy green off. LOVE IT- I am trying to GET RID OF rather than amass more stuff…so I will bypass entering the giveaway…but I will be here to cheer the winner on. Hugs-Diana
I am loving your chandelier. It’s really gorgeous and girly…stunning. What a difference great lighting makes. I went over to check out the desks and I would pick the Richmond writing desk. Thanks for the giveaway.
My fave desk is the Kathy Ireland Tribeca Loft White Desk! It’s so feminine and functional! I love the hutch that comes with it too!
Awesome Vanessa…count me in! I love your chande.
I just love everything about this room! … I’d pick the wynwood desk.
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I would pick the Wynwood – Rue de Lyon “L” Desk in Cognac Cherry. I like the bookcase attached.
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Thanks! I love this:
https://www.csnofficefurniture.com/Martin-Furniture-Set-lI-MFU1061.html
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I love the chandi Vanessa, it looks so pretty in her room!! The details are perfect and I love the flowers you put on it! You know what, I had never heard of CSN BB either!! 🙂
Great giveaway and I would love Kathy Ireland Home by Martin Furniture – Tribeca Loft White, that would be lovely!!
Have a great week!
I’d get this desk:
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Thank you so much for the visit and advice.. I love your blog and certainly will follow.. The “Lauren” is so pretty and her room is gorgeous! I just learned about CSN also.. I would have thought it was a drug store.. ooops. If I could buy a desk and had somewhere to put it ..it would be the Wynwood – Lancaster L-Shaped Desk in Warm Cherry. Thanks for the contest..
Great giveaway! I am a very happy follower, I saw a Kathy Ireland one in black that has my fancy and I could find a place to put it very fast!
Thanks for hosting a giveaway! If I were to get a desk it would be the Techni Mobili or something like that to replace the horribly ugly monster we have right now. Maybe it would even inspire Honey to keep the desk clean! 🙂
I follow your blog through Google Friend Connect. Thanks for hosting this giveaway!
I would love Kathy Ireland Home by Martin Furniture – Tribeca Loft White…
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Shared your giveaway on facebook…
Just had to say that room is precious…
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Don’t feel bad. I only learned of it recently too. In fact, when I kept reading it, I googled it and got the link to some college in Nebraska.
I love your Lauren lamp!
And as for desks, I would love the Wynwood-Lancaster. The husband would say it wasn’t practical at all and would want something like the Commcladd.
And that’s why I would NOT ask him.
The room is gorgeous and I love the chandelier! I follow via Google friend connect and I would pick this desk: https://www.csnofficefurniture.com/Wynwood-Furniture-1221-41-WYF2457.html
I would choose a Walker Edison glass shaped desk.
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The DMi Rue De Lyon desk is gorgeous! Definitely not in my price range though!
Love your new light in that darling room! Thanks for stopping by my blog and leaving such a sweet comment. I will be back for your linky party forsure. You have so many fun & cute ideas on your blog…I’m lovin’ it!
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Hi I never heard of this either. My favorite desk is the Bush. I will definitly check this out.
That chandy is just perfect Vanessa and to make ya feel better I had never heard of them either till entering blog world!
This is a very sleek pretty desk….
Kathy Ireland Home by Martin Furniture – IMTL384, IMTL384R – Tribeca Loft Black – 64″ W L-Shaped Writing Desk! Thanks! ♥
I am a new follower! I hope you’ll visit me soon, too! ♥
I LOVE your daughter’s new chandie! It looks absolutely adorable in her beautiful room. And, what a clever idea of taking the green off and just placing the rosettes back! I’ll say it again … she’s a lucky little lady to have such a wonderful and creative Mommy! Hugs, Becca
Hi, Vanessa, thanks for stopping by. What a beautiful blog you & your sis have here. It’s just lovely!
CSN is always a great shopping resource!
Hi girls! I think the new blog is going just great. Thanks for the opportunity to win you CSN giveaway. I like the Richmond writing desk.
I am a follower through Google Friends Connect.
I really really really need a desk for my home office… and though I probably need a space saver version, I really love this one… and it would house ALL of my components 🙂 and I dig the matching furniture in the background!
https://www.csnofficefurniture.com/Bush%AE-WC81410-03-WC81411-03-BU1946.html
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And now, I’d love if you lovely ladies, who have been such great bloggy buddies since I started out last July, entered the CSN giveaway that I’m hosting 🙂
Thanks for the chance to win! My desk choice would be the L shaped cherry desk with the queen ann legs. Just gorgeous!!
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i like the bdi usa sequel office suite- nice 2176.00
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The Walker Edison Elegant Desk with Hutch in White would be what I would put in my daughter’s room.
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Oh if I had a million dollars…and a bigger home. I’d get the Wynwood Rue de Lyon “L” Desk in Cognac Cherry.
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The chandelier looks great Vanessa~ Love the sweet statement it makes in your daughters room. Thanks for sharing at my party!! 🙂
The Kathy Ireland Home Fulton Double Pedestal L-Shaped Desk would be perfect for our home office!
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