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March 14, 2014

It’s a Spring Thing Linky Party and Giveaway!


Well folks! There may still be snow on the ground in the north and the temperatures may still be dipping below freezing here in the south but spring was definitely in the air this week!  All week some of our favorite bloggers were sharing their spring decor, crafts and recipes and they were amazing!

Its a spring thing party

Here’s a recap for you!

Monday

Maryann from Domestically Speaking burlap and chevron table runner
Heather from Setting for Four Spring table decor
Kim from Sand & Sisal tabletop garden
Courtney from Simple Spring mantel

Tuesday

Jennifer from Town and Country Living Spring farmhouse kitchen
Roeshel from DIY Show Off Spring mantel
Kristin from My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia baker’s twine Easter eggs

Wednesday

Destiny from A Place for Us easy Banana pudding
Angelina from JoJo & Eloise gluten free cream cheese cookies
Kristin from Yellow Bliss Road chalkboard printable and Spring mantel

Thursday

Mary Beth from Cupcakes & Crinoline Peat Pots with Succulents
Heather & Vanessa from At the Picket Fence key lime dessert in a shot glass
Kristi from Lolly Jane yarn wrapped carrots
Debbie from Debbie Doo’s Spring art on a chalkboard

We want to invite you to join our It’s a Spring Thing Party by sharing your spring projects, decor, crafts and recipes with us and to say thank you be sure to enter to win this AMAZING $1,600 GIVEAWAY!!

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Now get ready to link up!

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  1. Melissa says

    March 14, 2014 at 6:19 AM

    I would love to win the $100 from Decor Steals! Thanks for this giveaway!!

    Reply
  2. Marty Walden says

    March 14, 2014 at 6:52 AM

    I’m probably most excited about the hardware! Isn’t that silly? I have a few pieces that could use some vintage love!

    Reply
  3. Amanda @ Cutitvate Create says

    March 14, 2014 at 7:05 AM

    Thanks for hosting the Spring link up and for the giveaway!

    Reply
  4. Anna says

    March 14, 2014 at 8:41 AM

    How do I choose?! I’m definitely in need of more faucets though so I’d probably say the Price Pfister prize.

    Anna 🙂

    Reply
  5. Nancherrow says

    March 14, 2014 at 8:51 AM

    Oh what fun! I linked up a different kind of Spring post about my uncle’s passing. And gimme that sprayer! We’re fixin’ to get the house painted this summer!

    Thanks ladies!

    Alison
    Nancherrow

    Reply
  6. Heather B says

    March 14, 2014 at 8:55 AM

    I am most excited about the $100 to Antique Farmhouse. I love everything about their style!

    Reply
  7. FABBY says

    March 14, 2014 at 9:50 AM

    Thank you so much for the great giveaway chance! Thank you so much for hosting. Enjoy your weekend.
    FABBY

    Reply
  8. Anita says

    March 14, 2014 at 10:33 AM

    Thanks for hosting ladies!

    Reply
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  10. Vicki Shead says

    March 14, 2014 at 11:35 AM

    Always such generous giveaways with you gals! I have a fun spring project on my facebook, I wonder if I can link up that post?

    Reply
  11. Jessie @ Dream and Differ says

    March 14, 2014 at 12:24 PM

    Such a fun link party and a great giveaway. I’m loving those dishes!

    Reply
  12. Bev says

    March 14, 2014 at 12:41 PM

    Thank you for the giveaway! I don’t have anything recent to link up due a couple of moves recently 🙁

    Thought you would want to know that there is a broken link in the Rafflecopter to Just Destiny on Instagram, and a missing link to My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia on FaceBook. I foundthe latter, but couldn’t do a search for Just Destiny on Instagram.

    Good luck to all who entered!

    Reply
  13. Susan says

    March 14, 2014 at 2:13 PM

    Nice!

    Reply
  14. Gloria R. says

    March 14, 2014 at 4:03 PM

    I am very impressed with the Price Pfister Faucet. Mine is sorely in need of replacement.

    Reply
  15. Susan T says

    March 14, 2014 at 6:58 PM

    I love the Price Pfister faucet and everything else too!!!

    Reply
  16. Joy@aVintageGreen says

    March 14, 2014 at 9:04 PM

    Love the spring feel in so many posts. Thanks for hosting.
    Joy

    Reply
  17. Sharon Lynn says

    March 14, 2014 at 10:33 PM

    Love the Antique Farmhouse 🙂
    Thank you for the opportunity 🙂
    God Bless You 🙂

    Reply
  18. Paula says

    March 15, 2014 at 5:13 AM

    Oh my gosh!! How cam you pick just one prize to be excited about? This is a painters’, DIYers’, creatives’ dream give away! Okay, honestly, if truth be told, I’m probably most excited about the paint sprayer. I know it might sound really strange, but something that helps me put color anywhere? Yeah!

    Reply
  19. Angela says

    March 15, 2014 at 5:19 AM

    I would really love the Soda Stream Starter Kit! Thanks 🙂

    Reply
  20. Lisa @ Flour Me With Love says

    March 15, 2014 at 8:21 AM

    I’d love to win the soda stream…the kids have wanted this 😉

    Reply
  21. K. Schubert says

    March 15, 2014 at 3:24 PM

    I am most excited about the Feildstone Hill Design Consultant! I was unfortunately born without the decorating gene. I desperately need help! This would be amazing to win!!!

    Reply
  22. Brittany Koelmel says

    March 15, 2014 at 3:30 PM

    all of them are really great, but the faucet and the place settings are awesome

    Reply
  23. Terri Hughes says

    March 15, 2014 at 8:29 PM

    Great giveaway. Thanks!

    Reply

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