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August 29, 2014

Signature Style Series Giveaway!

 

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So, how much fun was it to see all of those amazing bloggers SIGNATURE STYLES this week!! I loved visiting everyone of them and seeing how they incorporate their own signature style in their lives!

Be sure to check out our hostesses, Carrie from Making Lemonade’s, Signature Style Gallery to see all of these amazing signature styles!

If you missed it, I shared my signature style with you this week….

I’m a Mid Century Modern Eclectic gal, and I have had fun showcasing that in my home.

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Today we thought it would be fun to wrap up this amazing week with a GREAT GIVEAWAY!

Are you ready to find out what fabulousness we’re giving away to FIVE  lucky winners!?

Lacefield Designs

Two people will receive a PAIR of gorgeous pillows, like these,  from Lacefield Designs!

Lacefield Designs

Lacefield Designs

 

Lacefield Designs

Lacefield Designs

Royal Design Studio Stencils 

One person will win a $100 shopping spree from Royal Design Studios! These are just two of the fabulous stencils they carry.

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Boxwood Trellis Wall Stencil Royal Design Studios

 

Love Joy Peace Stencil from Royal Design Studio

Love Joy Peace Lettering Stencil Royal Design Studio

 

Stella and Dot with Jennifer Oxenford

One person will win a gorgeous How Does She Do It bag from Stella and Dot with Jennifer Oxenford! I would choose this one if I won! I adore the green lining!  Which would you choose?

Stella and Dot with Jennifer Oxenford

Stella and Dot How Does She Do It Bag

 

I’m in love with this darling trio of earrings…one lucky person will win all three pairs!

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Here’s all you need to do to enter! 

a Rafflecopter giveaway

What item do you hope to win? Me….I want them all! Good luck and see you back here soon…at the picket fence!

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  1. Lisa S says

    August 29, 2014 at 8:18 AM

    Absolutely gorgeous!

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  2. Vicki Obenhaus says

    August 29, 2014 at 8:39 AM

    I would choose D 941 in the navy and red pillow section from Lacefield Designs. Is this where I leave that comment? Love your blog!

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  3. Debi says

    August 29, 2014 at 8:47 AM

    For the giveaway, the pillows I choose would be the Indigo ones

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  4. Debi says

    August 29, 2014 at 8:49 AM

    For the stencil, I would choose the Ribbon Lattice Stencil.

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  5. Debi says

    August 29, 2014 at 8:54 AM

    Navy and Red Medailion is the pattern I would choose

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  6. Angieg says

    August 29, 2014 at 9:09 AM

    I love the Stella and Dot How Does She Do It Bag!

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  7. Kim says

    August 29, 2014 at 9:17 AM

    Love the Aqua and Cilantro pillows.

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  8. Kim says

    August 29, 2014 at 9:19 AM

    I could do lots with the sweet tweets stencil.

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  9. Tanya says

    August 29, 2014 at 10:52 AM

    Wow! I must really be out of style with my decorating – my color is not even listed. But, if I were to restyle, I would have to go with the Marrakesh Batik – quite lovely!

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  10. Alice says

    August 29, 2014 at 1:33 PM

    Any pillow in Spice or Lemongrass works for me, but I especially love the spice Marrakech batik with the black accents!

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  11. Alice says

    August 29, 2014 at 1:36 PM

    The small atlas all over moral an stencil is so fabulous!

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    • Alice says

      August 29, 2014 at 1:37 PM

      Atlas all over morraccan. Spell check error

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  12. Alice says

    August 29, 2014 at 1:43 PM

    The How Does She Do It in Navy stripe is a classic and a fave!

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  13. Mary Stewart says

    August 29, 2014 at 2:11 PM

    I have a gray sleeper sofa that is in great condition, I just can’t stand the outdated pillows on it! so I would choose D701 Bengali Grey 22 X 22 Pillow with Jute Eyelash Trim to liven it up!

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  14. Mary Stewart says

    August 29, 2014 at 2:41 PM

    I like the Annapakshi Indian Damask Wall Stencil but I would use it on the floor!

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  15. Mary Stewart says

    August 29, 2014 at 2:51 PM

    I think the How Does She Do It – Navy Ikat bag would be a great year round everyday bag especially since you can change the size by snapping down the sides!

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  16. Robin C. says

    August 29, 2014 at 5:23 PM

    ooo-la-lah! those giveaways are GORGEOUS. I surely will win.

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  17. Terri Hughes says

    August 29, 2014 at 6:02 PM

    I love the Navy Stripe!

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  18. Terri Hughes says

    August 29, 2014 at 6:18 PM

    Cherry Blossom stencil

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  19. Terri Hughes says

    August 29, 2014 at 6:29 PM

    The Red and Blue Pillows!

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  20. Becky Weber says

    August 29, 2014 at 7:54 PM

    I like the lemongrass pillows.

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  21. Sandy M. says

    August 30, 2014 at 3:10 AM

    Oh,the indigo pillows are fabulous. Thank you for this give-away.

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  22. Sandy M. says

    August 30, 2014 at 3:13 AM

    The Palm Springs scarf is my favorite. Love the colors.

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  23. Anna Starner says

    August 30, 2014 at 8:07 AM

    I would choose two of thw applique pillows. I love the birdcage and the dragon fly.

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  24. Mimi says

    August 30, 2014 at 12:02 PM

    Love all the blues in greens in the room. I’m inspired. Can’t wait to check out the other blogs.

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  25. Laura Lane of Harvest Lane Cottage says

    August 30, 2014 at 1:12 PM

    #4 red and blue pillows

    Autumn leaf stencil https://www.royaldesignstudio.com/collections/nature-and-floral-stencils/products/scattered-autumn-leaves-stencil

    Navy stripe How she does it

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  26. Anna Starner says

    August 30, 2014 at 1:59 PM

    I love the navy striped How does she do it bag. That would be my choice

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  27. Diana Allen says

    August 30, 2014 at 2:12 PM

    I would choose pillows from the lime and navy collection!!

    Working on a nautical theme room and love the starfish wall art stencil.

    OMG!! I’m sitting here drooling over the navy/red medallion bag!! Thanks.

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  28. Margot C says

    August 30, 2014 at 6:16 PM

    At Stella & Dot I like the classic looking HOW DOES SHE DO IT – NAVY STRIPE bag best.

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  29. Margot C says

    August 30, 2014 at 6:20 PM

    From Royal Design Studio I would buy a Springtime in Paris Stencil Set

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  30. Margot C says

    August 30, 2014 at 6:23 PM

    From Lacefield Designs I would pick the D354
    Red Oak Linen 20 X 20 Pillow with Natural Twill Tape

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  31. Becky Reavis says

    August 31, 2014 at 5:38 PM

    Stella and Dot navy bag.

    Reply
  32. Karie Gallegos says

    September 2, 2014 at 10:30 AM

    I love the Aqua and Cilantro pillows!!!! Absolutely beautiful!

    Reply
  33. Karie Gallegos says

    September 2, 2014 at 10:31 AM

    The tweet and lace stencil set is too cute! LOVE it!

    Reply
  34. Karie Gallegos says

    September 2, 2014 at 10:32 AM

    MADISON TECH BAG – BLACK/CRÈME BRETON STRIPE!!!
    Beautiful!!!!!

    Reply

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