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October 9, 2013

Pfister Faucet Review and Giveaway

We are so excited to be bringing you an awesome giveaway today! Who wants to win a Pfister Faucet??

We see all of those hands shooting up! 😉

pfister faucet giveaway

Not only are we giving away a faucet but we were each given the chance to choose a Pfister Faucet for our homes! Can you hear us shouting “wa-hoo”?

First up, Vanessa is going to share about her new laundry room faucet:

When Pfister offered me the chance to choose a new faucet for my home I knew immediately where it would go! A couple of years ago I gave our Laundry Room a face-lift. While we had managed to change every single faucet in the rest of the house, at the time I just couldn’t justify the expense of putting in a new faucet in this room. Besides, usually it was covered up by hanging clothes and school papers! 

Pfister faucet in laundry room

But the old faucet was starting to show a lot of wear and tear and frankly, since I spend a lot of time in this room, I was ready for something a little bit prettier to look at while I folded clothes and waded through the enormous amounts of papers that come home in my kids’ backpacks every day! What is with that anyway?? 

oiled bronze Pfister faucet

I’m absolutely LOVING my new faucet. And it just happened to be called the “Portland” model which was perfect for this Oregon girl! And I now feel like my laundry room makeover is officially complete with this oiled bronze beauty. 

pfister one handled faucet

 

Now, here’s Heather sharing about HER new faucet!

You might remember that I mentioned, when sharing our new home, that we are renting it for now.   When you move into a rental you inherit all of the good and the bad!  Most of it is good but the kitchen faucet was looking a little worse for the wear and things like faucets are an easy thing to change or upgrade in a rental.  You can even keep the original faucet stored and place it back when you leave.  The first thing I hated about my kitchen faucet was because the sink had four holes, a decision had been made to put in TWO soap pumps.  Just a little over kill.  

Pfister Faucet review old faucet

Also, the sink is somewhat shallow, and even though the original faucet was fairly tall it still wasn’t tall enough.  That and the sprayer was definitely on its last leg!

I knew I needed to find a four hole faucet since I wasn’t going to replace the sink too.  Pfister makes it so easy to find the “right” faucet for the job! You can search how many holes your sink has to narrow down your search to the perfect faucet for your sink. 

I chose the Petaluma faucet:

Pfister Faucet Review and Giveaway

I love the clean lines, tall faucet and the double handles let me have just one soap pump, instead of two. grin!

Pfister Faucet Review and Giveaway 1

But here’s my favorite part of my new Pfister Faucet…the pull out/swivel sprayer!

Pfister Faucet Review and Giveaway 2

It makes cleaning those dishes (my least favorite chore) a breeze!

So are you ready for a chance to win a new Pfister Faucet for yourself? Here’s all you have to do to enter:

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Good luck! and see you back here soon…at the picket fence!

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We received Pfister Faucets to review, but all opinions are our own.  Please see our disclosure policy for more details. 

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  1. Brynne@TheGatheredHome says

    October 9, 2013 at 9:43 AM

    Yes – I could so totally use a fab new faucet! Awesome giveaway 🙂

    Reply
    • Brynne@TheGatheredHome says

      October 9, 2013 at 9:46 AM

      Love the Bellaport 2 handle faucet in oil rubbed bronze!

      Reply
  2. Jana Ziegler says

    October 9, 2013 at 9:51 AM

    Well, THAT is a HUGE task — trying to pick only “ONE” faucet!!! “But, since I have already had my eye on the “Ashfield Single Handle Vessel Faucet” (Model # GT40-YPOU) for our “in-progress” bathroom remodel, that is the faucet I would choose. We are going to take out our 35-year-old vanity and replace it with an antique mirrored-dressor, use a copper vessel sink, and THIS faucet!!!! SOOOO, HOW EXCITED WOULD I BE to WIN it!!!!!
    Thanks for the chance!!!

    Reply
  3. Cheryl / Point of View Creations says

    October 9, 2013 at 9:51 AM

    Those are gorgeous faucets. I think I would have a hard time choosing but I’m willing to give it a try!

    Reply
  4. Adrienne N. says

    October 9, 2013 at 9:54 AM

    I would looove the Hanover 2-Handle, Pull-Down Kitchen Faucet!!! Our faucet in our kitchen was broken ever since our walkthrough and I would LOOOVE this one to replace it! I would die over it!!! its gorgeous!!

    Reply
  5. Bonnie @ Uncommon Designs says

    October 9, 2013 at 9:56 AM

    Oh good grief so many fabulous choice but I think I love the Wilmington in stainless!

    Reply
  6. Sue at Blu says

    October 9, 2013 at 9:56 AM

    Both great choices girls! Thanks for sharing and the chance to win! Just bit the bullet and spent $550 to replace our bath shower fixtures…small project turned nightmare. An update to the kitchen for free would be so awesome!

    Reply
  7. Jan says

    October 9, 2013 at 10:05 AM

    Wow, I could use a new faucet! The handle comes off in my hand half the time when I turn it on! 🙂

    Reply
  8. Marsha Anderson Corns says

    October 9, 2013 at 10:06 AM

    Hard to decide! Oil rubbed bronze is the finish we are using in our new home! A prize would help that project.

    Reply
  9. Dana says

    October 9, 2013 at 10:15 AM

    I could use a new fawcett! Ours looks pretty rough. Yours turned out great 🙂 I like the two handles with stainless steel finish.

    Reply
  10. Anna says

    October 9, 2013 at 10:17 AM

    One of these 3 for sure!

    https://www.pfisterfaucets.com/Kitchen/Product/F-529-7WHS.aspx
    https://www.pfisterfaucets.com/Kitchen/Product/F-036-4AYS.aspx
    https://www.pfisterfaucets.com/Kitchen/Product/F-531-4TMS.aspx

    Reply
  11. Nicci Ramirez says

    October 9, 2013 at 10:27 AM

    Selia 1-Handle, Pull-Down Kitchen Faucet !!!!!!! 🙂

    Reply
  12. Valerie says

    October 9, 2013 at 10:41 AM

    I would love the Ashfield pull down kitchen faucet!

    Reply
  13. Tami says

    October 9, 2013 at 10:42 AM

    Kitchen faucet … utility room faucet? Stainless steel … oil-rubbed bronze? Decisions, decisions, but what fun it would be to pick out a new faucet for one of the rooms!

    Reply
  14. Jeannie says

    October 9, 2013 at 10:48 AM

    Love both your choices. But as Tami says: decisions, decisions. It would be nice to have that ‘problem’.

    Reply
  15. Erica E says

    October 9, 2013 at 10:50 AM

    I am all about simple so I would go with the Parisa.

    Reply
  16. Dee says

    October 9, 2013 at 10:51 AM

    I love the Petaluma faucet for the kitchen and what kitchen could not use updating.

    I am in the process of trying to update my my small master bathroom. New tiles in the shower and new faucet fixtures for the shower. would love the Kenzo collection for the bath. Thanks for a chance on a great give-a-way.

    Reply
  17. Shelly B says

    October 9, 2013 at 11:02 AM

    I love the Glenfield, but I would love a new sink too, so that may change my mind.

    Reply
  18. Tina says

    October 9, 2013 at 11:06 AM

    Alina is Tuscan bronze!

    Reply
  19. lesley says

    October 9, 2013 at 11:08 AM

    the elevate is awesome!

    Reply
  20. Kim says

    October 9, 2013 at 11:16 AM

    I am fixing to renovate my bathroom and would love to try the bronze finish faucet.

    Reply
  21. Brandy Dressen says

    October 9, 2013 at 11:16 AM

    Awesome! We are on the hunt for a new sink, which means we’ll need a new faucet 🙂

    Reply
  22. Barbara says

    October 9, 2013 at 11:20 AM

    I absolutely adore the Petaluma shown above and the the Pasadena in SS too…what a wonderful giveaway! 🙂

    Reply
  23. Debra says

    October 9, 2013 at 11:20 AM

    I have been drooling over kitchen faucets for the past several weeks. Great choices ladies!

    Reply
  24. Alison says

    October 9, 2013 at 11:25 AM

    I like the Boxby in stainless steel or bronze. We need to remodel our kitchen and this would be a great start!

    Reply
  25. Yvonne @ StoneGable says

    October 9, 2013 at 11:26 AM

    Pick me…pick me! I adore your faucets and I need about 20 in my home! I could really update all of my faucets! Great giveaway girls!

    Reply
  26. Yvonne @ StoneGable says

    October 9, 2013 at 11:28 AM

    Love the jaida bathroom faucet!

    Reply
  27. Marty Walden says

    October 9, 2013 at 11:28 AM

    I’d really love the Marielle 1-handle kitchen faucet but it’s a bit pricey. I love the brushed bronze look and our kitchen sink and faucet are up pretty soon in the constant DIY project schedule!

    Reply
  28. jenny says

    October 9, 2013 at 11:29 AM

    Hanover in bronze for sure! Awesome giveaway!!

    Reply
  29. Koleen says

    October 9, 2013 at 11:29 AM

    Beautiful new faucet!! If I had to choose I think I would go with the Hanover. Thanks for a great giveaway!!
    Koleen

    Reply
  30. Lynn Mosher says

    October 9, 2013 at 11:33 AM

    Awesome giveaway! So need one for my kitchen! Thanks!

    Reply
  31. Rhonda R. says

    October 9, 2013 at 11:37 AM

    Tough choice!!! But I love the Zuri and the Hanover models

    Reply
  32. Tracy smith says

    October 9, 2013 at 11:54 AM

    I’m loving the ashfield in Tuscan bronze

    Reply
  33. Suzie @ Dorothy Sue and Millie B's too says

    October 9, 2013 at 11:54 AM

    Yay…. Would love a new faucet!! And I’m from Oregon, too!!!

    Reply
  34. Sandy says

    October 9, 2013 at 11:58 AM

    The Pasedena in the brush would be perfect in our small bathroom off our bedroom.

    Reply
  35. Polly Schneider says

    October 9, 2013 at 12:05 PM

    Boy, do we ever need a new faucet or should I say faucets, both kitchen and bathroom need them in my house. I would love to win one. Great giveaway.

    Reply
  36. Polly Schneider says

    October 9, 2013 at 12:15 PM

    I didn’t tell you which faucet I like the best. I think anything is an improvement over what I have now, but the bar prep one I like the best because it’s something different then what I have now.

    Reply
  37. Arell Olson says

    October 9, 2013 at 12:15 PM

    I loved so many of the faucets. It was very difficult to choose. I actually think that if I were to win, I would choose a faucet for my downstairs bathtub and shower. Ashfield Tub & Shower Combo was pretty wonderful and also saves water. Thank you so much for this contest/giveaway. How generous! It is pretty amazing how much better one feels when the faucets are new. 😉

    Reply
  38. Kristin @ bliss-athome.com says

    October 9, 2013 at 12:26 PM

    Would love a new faucet for our kitchen. Love the features. xo Kristin

    Reply
  39. Margot C says

    October 9, 2013 at 12:43 PM

    Oh I love the Pasadena Bar and Prep Faucet in Stainless Steel.

    Reply
  40. Julianne says

    October 9, 2013 at 1:08 PM

    I would love the Savannah Kitchen Faucet in Polished Chrome!!

    Reply
  41. Gerry says

    October 9, 2013 at 1:12 PM

    Wow, I’d love to win a new faucet. If you could see the one in my kitchen, you’d understand.

    Reply
  42. Beth N says

    October 9, 2013 at 1:51 PM

    A new faucet would be divine! I love the new slate finish so I would choose the Pasadena Faucet Slate finish. Fingers crossed!

    Reply
  43. Anna Marie says

    October 9, 2013 at 1:56 PM

    I would love a new faucet!

    Reply
  44. Teresa S says

    October 9, 2013 at 2:07 PM

    Love the Avanti in Tuscan Bronze

    Reply
  45. Nikki Estelle says

    October 9, 2013 at 3:49 PM

    Would love to have the Nia Pull-Down Kitchen Faucet

    Reply
  46. Faith says

    October 9, 2013 at 3:59 PM

    I love the pentaluma faucet..it is really pretty!

    Reply
  47. Shirley@Housepitality Designs says

    October 9, 2013 at 4:04 PM

    Love Price Pfister..have them throughout my house..still love the Marielle!…and I love that they have a lifetime warranty too! Great giveaway Heather and Vanessa!

    Reply
  48. Debbie says

    October 9, 2013 at 4:34 PM

    There are so many beautiful faucets. I love the Ashfield 2 handle Pull-down kitchen faucet, but rather out of my price range. I do love the Avalon 1 handle kitchen faucet too. Faucets can be beautiful. Thanks for the chance!!

    Reply
  49. Karen J says

    October 9, 2013 at 4:53 PM

    I am thinking that the Cagney in Stainless would be so nice.

    Reply
  50. Sherry @ No Minimalist Here says

    October 9, 2013 at 5:05 PM

    Hi Ladies, My dad’s guest bathroom hasn’t been updated for 20+ years. Steve and I are working on getting his bath looking good and working properly. The sink faucet drips as does the shower faucet. I would love to be able to add the Classic Centerset Faucet in chrome to his bathroom. Thanks for a great giveaway.
    xx,
    Sherry

    Reply
  51. laura says

    October 9, 2013 at 5:07 PM

    Timing couldn’t be better. I am in the market for a new faucet for my guest bath.

    Reply
  52. Kassie says

    October 9, 2013 at 5:24 PM

    So hard to choose! Today would have to say the Ashfield 1-handle pull down faucet in brushed nickel.

    Reply
  53. Jodi says

    October 9, 2013 at 5:37 PM

    I would love the Marielle 1-Handle Kitchen Faucet! Buying a new home and will be remodeling the kitchen next summer. This faucet would be a start.

    Reply
  54. Sandi Allen says

    October 9, 2013 at 6:03 PM

    I so need a new kitchen faucet. Thank you for the chance to win.
    I love the Portland and the Bella port. In a bronze finish

    Reply
  55. Lisa BL says

    October 9, 2013 at 6:19 PM

    We’re re-doing our bathroom – would love to win this!

    Reply
  56. Kelly D says

    October 9, 2013 at 6:59 PM

    I like the Ashfield Widespread Bath Faucet

    Reply
  57. Tammy F says

    October 9, 2013 at 7:12 PM

    I have been redoing my guest bathroom this year and the one thing I haven’t yet purchased is a faucet. We used the old faucet we had and it has been dripping a lot. I don’t need something too fancy, in fact I really like the Pfirst Series model number G148-7000. I am saving my grand design ideas for the house I’d like to build someday!

    Reply
  58. Christy @ 11 Magnolia Lane says

    October 9, 2013 at 7:27 PM

    I love the Ainsley–it looks a lot like the one I left when we moved this summer. Sigh. I just have the cheapest builder-grade faucet in our rental now. Thanks for the giveaway, girls!

    Reply
  59. Sarah @ An Inviting Home says

    October 9, 2013 at 7:36 PM

    The Petaluma faucet looks amazing…love that!

    ~Sarah

    Reply
  60. mary monroe says

    October 9, 2013 at 8:34 PM

    the Petaluma looks like the one that would look good in my kitchen

    Reply
  61. Margaret says

    October 9, 2013 at 8:45 PM

    My kitchen faucet leaks so bad that I have to shut off the hot water under the sink. I. Need. This!

    Reply
  62. Mariam Togora says

    October 9, 2013 at 10:34 PM

    I like the Hanover 2-Handle, Pull-Down Kitchen Faucet.

    Reply
  63. Eric Risner says

    October 9, 2013 at 10:35 PM

    Hello! I really liked the Ashfield Widespread Bath Faucet.

    Thanks

    Reply
  64. Doris says

    October 9, 2013 at 10:36 PM

    Thanks for the giveaway. I like the Petaluma faucet.

    Reply
  65. Mia says

    October 9, 2013 at 10:45 PM

    Would LOVE to win the Mariel! My current kitchen faucet is uuuuugly. The oiled bronze would look way more “Montana” 😉

    Reply
  66. Jo @ Let's Face the Music says

    October 10, 2013 at 3:36 AM

    I like the Sedgwick one-handle pull-down faucet. So sleek. Yours looks great too. Jo @ Let’s Face the Music

    Reply
  67. Erin K. says

    October 10, 2013 at 4:24 AM

    I would love to win the Sedgwick faucet. We recently moved into a new home and the kitchen could definitely use an update. This would be perfect! Thank you for the great chance to win!

    Reply
  68. Gloria says

    October 10, 2013 at 4:58 AM

    I would love the Hanover in stainless steel. What a great give-away!

    Reply
  69. Judy D. says

    October 10, 2013 at 6:20 AM

    I would love to win. Good luck everyone.

    Reply
  70. Heidi says

    October 10, 2013 at 6:44 AM

    I’d love to win – I need new bath and kitchen faucets! Thanks for the opportunity!

    Reply
  71. Candyce says

    October 10, 2013 at 7:05 AM

    We’re about to redo our kitchen and this would be perfect!!!!

    Reply
    • Candyce says

      October 10, 2013 at 7:07 AM

      I love the Treviso kitchen faucet!!! It’s gorgeous!

      Reply
  72. Joyce says

    October 10, 2013 at 8:04 AM

    I soooo need a new kitchen faucet!! Our current one either turns on and runs until someone shuts it off (it ran all night last week), or no water comes out when you turn it on – talk about an attitude!! Just decided to keep a tub of water on the counter instead of running to the bath/laundry room every time I needed water.

    Reply
  73. Joyce says

    October 10, 2013 at 8:05 AM

    I really like the pull-down Eagen!!

    Reply
  74. Kim says

    October 10, 2013 at 8:34 AM

    I like the the Avanti pull down in bronze for my kitchen!

    Reply
  75. Joyce says

    October 10, 2013 at 8:43 AM

    I like the pull-down faucets!

    Reply
  76. Joyce says

    October 10, 2013 at 8:44 AM

    Thanks for the great Pfister giveaway!!! Good luck to everyone!!

    Reply
  77. Steph says

    October 10, 2013 at 8:51 AM

    I would love to win this. We need a new bathroom faucet.

    Reply
  78. Peggy T says

    October 10, 2013 at 9:47 AM

    Oh, my, that pulldown sprayer on that faucet. I would love to win this.

    Reply
  79. Angela Y says

    October 10, 2013 at 12:17 PM

    Love the Sedgwick faucet.

    Reply
  80. Beth Beal says

    October 10, 2013 at 12:42 PM

    Wow! I love your laundry room!

    Reply
  81. lauren says

    October 10, 2013 at 1:08 PM

    would love this 🙂

    Reply
  82. joyce says

    October 10, 2013 at 2:11 PM

    The Ashfield in polished chrome please!

    Reply
  83. Sheri says

    October 10, 2013 at 2:30 PM

    I saw several that I loved. . . especially the pull-down in brushed nickel. I’m just not sure how they would work since I have four pre-drilled holes currently.

    Reply
  84. PeggyAnn says

    October 10, 2013 at 5:41 PM

    Great giveaway! We are renovating the bathroom and would love to win a Pfister faucet.

    Reply
  85. kathie says

    October 10, 2013 at 5:58 PM

    Lita pot filler would be my choice – oh, yes!

    Reply
  86. Dawna says

    October 10, 2013 at 6:00 PM

    I need a new sink too mine is chipped, but I don’t mind starting with the faucet!!!
    <3

    Reply
  87. Carol says

    October 10, 2013 at 6:22 PM

    It is kind of hard to choose, they are beautiful faucets but I think Mystique would fit my kitchen the best.

    Thank you for the opportunity.

    Reply
  88. Robin Nieto says

    October 11, 2013 at 6:14 AM

    Loved my faucet but had to leave it when we moved. Need one for my my new house

    Reply
  89. Jana says

    October 11, 2013 at 6:17 AM

    Ohhhh lah lah! I would love love love to have a new faucet! I love the Hanover ones…especially the tuscan bronze look! 🙂

    Reply
  90. manda says

    October 11, 2013 at 6:18 AM

    I love all the open spout ones!

    Reply
  91. Pfister Faucets says

    October 11, 2013 at 8:40 AM

    Thanks so much for sharing your faucet makeovers with us. Good luck in the giveaway everyone!

    Reply
  92. Kim A. says

    October 11, 2013 at 6:25 PM

    Redoing our kitchen & would love a new faucet. Not sure which one of the pull down.

    Reply
  93. Marianne says

    October 12, 2013 at 12:00 AM

    I have a scratched up, leaking faucet in my kitchen. I’d love to be the proud owner of a beautiful new Price Pfister!

    Reply
  94. Nancye6 says

    October 12, 2013 at 10:34 AM

    I love the Petaluma faucet design. Fixing up our older house and a new faucet is a must do!

    Reply
  95. Amy L says

    October 12, 2013 at 12:50 PM

    I like the Petaluma faucet here:
    https://www.pfisterfaucets.com/Kitchen/Product/F-531-4PAS.aspx

    Reply
  96. Wynema says

    October 12, 2013 at 4:06 PM

    I don’t know which I would choose. I like them all

    Reply
  97. Valerie @ Accidental Hayseed says

    October 12, 2013 at 5:07 PM

    I’d like anything to replace my 1970’s generic kitchen faucet!

    Reply
  98. Martha says

    October 12, 2013 at 8:45 PM

    such lovely faucets & giveaway!
    how fun it would be to win!

    Reply
  99. samW says

    October 13, 2013 at 9:33 AM

    sedjwick pulldown

    Reply
  100. Cwirth says

    October 13, 2013 at 2:11 PM

    me me me! pick me! LOVE it!

    Reply

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I think that somewhere along the way the verse in the Bible that said, ‘heaven will smell like lilacs’ just got lost in translation. But it HAD to have been in there at some point, right?

When I bury my head in the blossoms (which I absolutely MUST do every single time I walk past them), I immediately feel a stirring in my soul.

It seems like I wait forever for my lilac tree to bloom. Every year I anxiously watch as the buds begin to form on the branches and then when the blossoms finally burst forth I begin that agonizing process of deciding the absolute perfect moment to snip them and bring them inside.

And then, after all of that waiting and watching it’s just over…done. Because, unlike heaven, lilacs don’t last for an eternity. So, making my own lilac room spray seemed like the perfect way to enjoy their fragrance long after the blossoms have faded.

Here’s how to make it! Ingredients: Water, Vodka, Lilac fragrance oil. Directions: Fill spray bottle with 50/50 ratio of water to vodka. Add 12 drops of lilac oil. Give it a shake, spray and if the scent isn’t strong enough, simply add a few more drops of lilac oil.

Once you’ve made this lilac scented room spray you will be very tempted to spray it in every room in your house. And someone may want to use it in the bathroom to cover up other less…ummmm….pleasing aromas.

But, do not, I repeat do NOT, let them.

You’ve captured the fragrance of heaven in a bottle and you wouldn’t want to go and tarnish it now would you? 😉
We had two back to back days of sunshine (the most We had two back to back days of sunshine (the most we’ve had in a LONG time) and now we are back to pouring rain. This has officially confirmed what I’ve know to be true for awhile now.

I’m a MUCH better version of myself when the sun is shining! 🤪 So I’ll just be over here today plotting and planning how my husband and I can be snowbirds someday when the kids are out of the house.

If you could spend your winters (and apparently most of spring too!) in any part of the country, where would it be?
Happy weekend sweet friends!! We’ve had a LOT of Happy weekend sweet friends!! We’ve had a LOT of rain lately (which is saying something when you live in Oregon) and I’ll admit that it’s affecting my moods a bit. I feel like I’m dragging and struggling to find the energy to get stuff done. So don’t mind me if I’m over here looking at photos of my garden in the summertime and finding that it keeps me hopeful about those days to come. They will come, right?! 🤪. 

What are your favorite plants that you look forward to seeing in the summer?
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