SEW & TELL: We are Knitters Review & Giveaway

I’m so excited to share this review and giveaway with you today. If you know how to knit or if you don’t know how to knit but have been wanting to learn, you’re going to love these kits by We Are Knitters. For this review, I got to choose a kit and I have to say, it was hard to pick. All of the kits are gorgeous, contemporary and tempting.

HOMEWORK: Reading–Veranda The Romance of Flowers Giveaway

I’ve had a lot of giveaways lately because I want everyone to have a chance for a little something special and extra this holiday season. This latest giveaway is really special. Veranda The Romance of Flowers is by Clinton Smith. The Editor in Chief of Veranda, the very elegant interiors magazine that features some of the most beautiful interiors from around the world.

Homework: Reading–Country Living Christmas Joys Review & Giveaway

I have such a treat for you today friends. The wonderful and inspiring people of Country Living have come out with a book to inspire us through the holidays. It’s called Country Living Christmas Joys and it’s filled with beautiful holiday ideas. And the best part? I get to give away a copy to one of you.

EXTRA CREDIT: Tree Classic Garland Giveaway

Today I have a wonderful giveaway opportunity for you. This year is the 40th Anniversary of Tree Classics – the maker of faux Christmas trees, wreaths, garlands and more. I’m so excited for one of you to win a Classic Noble Fir Garland.

EXTRA CREDIT: Coastal Crafts : Decorative Seaside Projects {giveaway}

There’s nothing like a little beach décor or coastal crafting to really celebrate summer. Whether you live near the seaside or not, it’s fun to bring a little coastal charm into your home. Coastal Crafts (Lark, May 2015) by Cynthia Shaffer has over 20 projects that use seashells, ropes, sea glass and other nautical materials. Perfect for some summer fun.

EXTRA CREDIT: Pink Kitchen Aid Sweepstakes

Wouldn't it be fun to kick off summer with a brand new pink KitchenAid Mixer! Think of all the fun things you could mix up and bake.

Homework {Reading}: French General–A Year of Jewelry {and a giveaway}

Here in Los Angeles, there’s a little store called French General. The owner and jewelry designer Kaari Meng, first opened the store in Soho and then moved to Los Angeles. The store is located in a Spanish-style warehouse and is only open one day a week for loyal and devoted fans to shop and browse through the collections of textiles, notions, ephemera and other items found on her yearly trips to the South of France.

HOMEWORK {Reading}: Holiday Issue Martha Stewart Living & a Giveaway

There’s still time to create handmade or homemade holiday gifts and these ideas from the pages of the holiday issue of Martha Stewart Living are amazing. This story is titled Partners in Craft. I love that title because I love to share ideas and feel like the creative community is all about partnering. The projects featured in the story and in this post were created by members of the Martha Stewart extended family – colleagues, friends, current and past contributors to the magazine.

ALL STORY PHOTOGRAPHS BY ANNA WILLIAMS

These cookie snow globes are darling. We’ve all seen hundreds of variations of the mason jar snow globe but these take things to a new level. Everything in the jar is edible. Homemade gingerbread cookies, royal icing and little trees made out of hard candy are nestled in a snowy field of icing.

EXTRA CREDIT: All Things Fall Y'all Blog Hop and Giveaway

Hello friends. I've teamed up with some amazing bloggers to bring you a All Things Fall Y'all Blog Hop & Giveaway! Along with fabulous Fall DIY crafts, decor and recipes, we are excited to bring you the chance to win one of four CASH PRIZES totaling over $1,000!

Wouldn't it be amazing to win some holiday spending money?

 

THE ALL THINGS FALL Y'ALL BLOG HOP & GIVEAWAY IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY

Kenarry: Ideas for the Home | Oh My! Creative | View from the Fridge | One Krieger Chick

 

GRAND PRIZE: $575

2nd PRIZE: $300

3rd PRIZE: $200

4th PRIZE: $13 - Lucky number 13! Buy yourself a few pumpkin lattes!

EXTRA CREDIT: Bathroom Makeover with Delta & Shower Door Giveaway

Friends, I’m so excited to show you my partial bathroom makeover. You know I’m not a home décor blogger and I know my bathroom isn’t going to win any awards but I am SO thrilled with the progress.

AU NATURALE: Fall Wreath & (The Wreath Depot Giveaway)

I mentioned awhile back that I started working full time again. My time for crafting and decorating is very limited. I work on blog projects and posts in the morning before work, after work and on weekends. But I always seem to be playing beat the clock and I haven’t had anything pretty in advance of the current season in a long time.

HOMEWORK- READING: Felt-O-Ween {40 Felt Projects for Halloween} & a Giveaway

Hello friends! Get out your felt because these cute Felt-O-Ween projects are sure to inspire you. Today I’m sharing the book Felt-O-Ween by by Kathy Sheldon and Amanda Carestio. You may be familiar with this team since they’ve also brought us books like Fa La La La Felt and Heart-Felt Holidays.

SHOW & TELL: Nature Sun Prints {Martha Stewart Living} & a Giveaway

Summertime creativity is always better outdoors. The sun, the abundance of nature, the sun! This project featured in Martha Stewart Living is the perfect summer project. Head outdoors and make some beautiful nature sun prints.

DRESS CODE: Coach Sunglasses and Phone Wristlet Giveaway

 

Welcome to the Back to School Coach Sweepstakes

Organized by Mom to Bed by 8 & MPM Network Bloggers.

Coach Bridget Sunglasses combine bold styling with unexpected touches of color in a luxurious modern design. An enameled Coach lozenge accents each temple piece, while gradient lenses offer broad-spectrum UV protection. Perfect for those bright early mornings!

The Coach Legacy Phone Wristlet is a custom-woven signature jacquard and glove-tanned leather combine to give this compact accessory a striking signature look. Finished with a wrist strap and a Coach logo medallion at the snap closure, it keeps a phone and other small essentials safely tucked away. Signature fabric with leather trim. Snap closure. Wrist strap attached. Small enough to tuck away and get on the go.

One reader will receive Coach Bridget Sunglasses & Coach Legacy Phone Wristlet In Signature Fabric.

BLOOM: Fresh Flowers and a Giveaway

Over the years, I used countless flowers in my posts here at homework. I’ve created all types of faux flowers and used fresh flowers either as the star of a post or as part of the styling for a post. These are just a few of the times, I included flowers in my photos.

EXTRA CREDIT: Back to School in Style {Tech Style}

Hello friends! I have such a fun giveaway for you today. I seriously just bought a Chromebook and I love it. I’ve been traveling a lot lately and I got it because it’s lightweight and perfect to stash in a carry on, tote bag or back pack. I could even fit it in my purse if I wanted to.

Here’s your chance to win a HP 14” Chromebook plus a $500 Visa Gift Card. Wow! The giveaway is officially called “Back to School” in Style but honestly, who would blame you if you kept the prize for yourself. In addition to this fabulous prize there will be 20 other back to school prize packages. More information is below.

What are you waiting for – enter for a chance to win! Woo hoo.

EXTRA CREDIT: Spring Cleaning with AirRam Sweepstakes

Well friends, we’re almost done with spring and guess what. I never did my spring cleaning. With my son being a high school senior, it’s been a crazy year. College applications and visits, senior year events and now end of year and graduation events. Plus besides running this blog, I started working again.I don’t even want to tell you the disaster that my house has become. The picture above was taken last year when I had things a little more under control.

Once my son leaves for college (sniff, sniff), I will be doing some major cleaning and organizing. Hey, I might even redecorate his room. This AirRam Cordless Vacuum sounds amazing and would make cleaning so much easier. Lightweight, cordless and bagless. I have a really old vacuum so this would be a really nice replacement for my “vintage” heavy vacuum.

How about you? Wouldn’t you like to upgrade and update your vacuum? Enter for a chance to win one.

homework: Reading [ Make Your Mark ] + a Giveaway

I have another great reading assignment to share with you. MAKE YOUR MARK  by Lark Crafts showcases another hot trend in the crafting world. Using markers, paint pens and more to decorate a multitude of products.

EXTRA CREDIT: Summer Dreams Have Luggage will Travel Giveaway

Aren’t these photos fantastic? My friend Izzy traveled the world for a year visiting over 24 countries and blogged about it. It was so inspiring. Just seeing these photos makes me want to pack my bags and explore. Izzy traveled with just a duffel bag and day pack but I’m more of a hotel and luggage girl.

EXTRA CREDIT: Spring Comfort Giveaway–$250 Amazon Gift Card

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