And The Domino Book Winner Is…

Thanks to everyone for entering to win Domino Magazine’s decorating book – and for leaving all those great suggestions. I’m adding them to my editorial calendar. Without further ado, the winner is…

Jenna Z!

Jenna writes a blog called CorgiPants, so I thought I’d link to it, in case you’re a crafter like she is. Congratulations to Jenna!

Thanks and stay tuned

I’d also like to thank everyone for their kind wishes while I recovered from the flu. I’m still feeling a little under the weather, but I’ll be back to full-time writing on Monday. And…

I’ll have another giveaway starting Monday. So stay tuned!

6 Weeks Of Giveaways! Domino’s Decorating Book

We’ve got only six weeks before Christmas and just five before the first night of Hanukkah arrives on December 11th. Better get those lists started! Make your first stop Design Hole. I’ve rustled up a pile of fantastic gifts and I’m giving them away – starting today.

First up is Domino’s Book of Decorating. This giveaway runs all week through Friday. I’ll announce the winner, chosen at random, on Saturday.

We were all so sad to see such a great magazine shut its doors. This book offers the best of their decorating how-to’s.

To enter, simply leave a comment under any of the Domino giveaway posts. I’d like to know what interior design subject you’d like to know more about. Is it color palettes? How to choose different fabric patterns that work together? More DIY projects? I’d love to know what you’re interested in.

Let me know your thoughts – long or short. The giveaway is open to anyone living in the contiguous United States and Canada. To avoid paying duty, I’ll ship it as a gift, because that’s what it is!

Design Hole Contest: and the Domino decorating book goes to….

First, I’d like to thank everyone who entered for sharing their decorating ideas with the rest of us. There were some useful tips in there, which clearly indicates that there is an interior designer in all of us.

And now, without further ado, the grand prize winner of the Domino book, plus a Design Hole tee shirt is…

Elisa!

Elisa is a Brit living in Canada. She writes a blog called Fortune Cookie Monster. Elisa’s decorating tip is to cover your ugly brick fireplace with metal. Elisa, send me a photo!

The runners up, and winners of Design Hole tee shirts are….

Vitania, Jennifer C., and Lisa

Vitania follows the “rule of two”. Use at least two of the major colors in your room to create balance. Her blog, Verdigris, is all about style. Jennifer C. likes to repurpose things and especially likes her huge glass jars filled with wine corks. Lisa loves to decorate with plants and has at least one in every room of her home.

Congratulations to the winners. I’ll email you today for your addresses and have your prizes in the mail and on their way. Yay!

Don’t stop thinking about your favorite ways to decorate. Send me photos of your favorite rooms and favorite projects. Before and afters are especially welcome.

One thing I’ve learned is that everyone has style if they take the time to look for it.

Domino Contest: enter

Don’t forget about my Domino book giveaway this week! The deadline is Thursday night, EST.

a

For all the details, follow this link.

Design Hole Giveaway: Domino Magazine Interior Design Book

Yay! I’m kicking off the week with a great giveaway. The publishers of Domino Magazine gave me a copy of their Book of Decorating to pass along. See?

a

Wasn’t that nice? It’s really a great book. It covers each room of the house….

and gives you tips on interior decorating the Domino way.

a

There are tons of pictures and its chock-a-block full of ideas to steal, decorating tricks and small space solutions.

How do I win this book?!

Enough with the book review already! Everyone loves Domino. So, how do you enter to win? I’m dispensing with the chair-guessing quiz and keeping it simple. Just leave a comment with your favorite interior decorating idea. You can steal one, be serious and give us all a terrific idea, or make up something completely ridiculous. The latter is highly recommended but won’t help you win – this will be a random drawing.

The contest starts right now and ends this Thursday, June 4th at midnight EST. I’ll choose the winner at random and announce the winner on Friday morning.The contest is open to everyone world-wide. I don’t care where you live, I’ll pay for the postage. However, if you’re related to me you’re not allowed to enter. I’ll give you all the decorating advice you want for free.

Can I win a Design Hole tee shirt?

Why yes! I’m throwing in four Design Hole tees shirts. One to the grand prize winner and three to runners-up. I’ll write reminder posts this week. Comments left in any of the contest posts are eligible to win.

Enter now and good luck!