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Black and White Striped Rug Giveaway

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The Olin rug is one of my favorites out there. Its bold scale and black and white color palette are so appealing, and it comes in a ton of sizes too.

Think this would make a lovely addition to your home? There are two opportunities to win one (in the size of your choice)! Visit Crate & Barrel’s Facebook page today to enter there, and you can also leave a comment on this post through December 23 to enter here. Good luck!

Open to US residents only, one entry per person. A winner will be randomly drawn, and your comment must be posted by December 23 at midnight CST to be eligible. The winner will be contacted via email and posted here once confirmed.

Congratulations to the winner, Melissa!

'F' for Freebies, 'R' for Rugs, Filing Cabinet • 912 Comments • December 21, 2011

Hippity-Hop Lamp

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I like the idea of taking a lamp that could easily read “little kid” and making it work for an adult space. Our 100-year-old house has a lack of outlets on the main floor, so I’ve come to appreciate a nice extension cord. It would look great peeking out from beneath that console table too.

Goes Better With • 10 Comments • December 20, 2011

Tinsel Photoshop Brush

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Pugly Pixel always has fun graphic design tips and goodies, but the tinsel Photoshop brush may be my favorite yet! You can grab it by becoming a member for $5, and you’ll get access to all the digital goodies there for a month too.

'D' for Design, 'T' for Tech, Filing Cabinet • 5 Comments • December 19, 2011

My Secret Santa

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I received some Christmas Fairy Peppermint Powder last week (contains: Christmas spirit, fairy magic, North Pole snow, red #3…), all wrapped up in sparkly pink tinsel. Cute, and I think it will be delicious in hot cocoa! But I have no idea who to thank. See, Mrs. Limestone arranged a blogger Secret Santa group.

4 Men 1 Lady • Brooklyn Limestone • Bryn Alexandra • Emily A. Clark •
House of Smiths • The Inspired Room • Isabella & Max Rooms • La Dolce Vita • Lovely Little Details • Mustard Seed Interiors • Pure Style Home • Save the Date for Cupcakes • Ten June • Thrifty Decor Chick • You Stir Me • Young House Love

Who do you think is my Secret Santa?

Holidays • 17 Comments • December 19, 2011

Honor Roll

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Sometimes I come across something so cute/sweet/charming/funny/pretty/inspiring/lovely that I just want to share it with you. These are the things that have made my honor roll.

I know, right?
A fake interview with Gary Shteyngart.
I adore color and pattern, but sometimes I fall hard for cozy neutrals.
DOCUMERICA: Images of America in Crisis in the 1970s. [via]
This is a really sweet idea. Holly is one of the most thoughtful bloggers out there.
And the color of the year is…

I also write for Babble’s Family Style blog. Here’s what I’ve been sharing over there…

I’m feeling optimistic about that plant’s chances.
Because maybe you need a beauty refresher?
Let’s draw happy people!
The easiest boots EVER to get on your baby. Seriously. I bought them for August and they are awesome.
Well, how else are you gonna wrap it?

There’s a new giveaway up on Making it Lovely’s Facebook page. Head on over and enter to win a handmade giclee archival print & notecard set of your choice from HeartBox Studio! And good luck.