Thursday, December 31, 2009

TOP 10 Interior Design Blogs according to NetworkedBlogs

1. Urban LifeStyle Decor2. Tobi Fairley Interior Design3. coco+kelley4. Apartment Therapy5. La Dolce Vita6. Material Girls7. Elements of Style8. Design IQ9. An Indian Summer10. My Dog-Eared PagesNote: This is based on the number of followers in FaceBook. I just listed our team blog there as well. If we had the same amount of followers on FaceBook as we have here, we would be #5.If you have a FaceBook account, please follow our blog by using the widget...

Tuesday, December 29, 2009

Sunday Brunch

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Monday, December 28, 2009

Thinking Of Running A Contest on Facebook? Think Again!

At the beginning of November, the massive social network announced that brands, advertisers, and marketers that want to run contests or sweepstakes on its platform have to go through an approval process first. Getting that approval could be a new revenue stream for Facebook: according to multiple sources in the marketing industry, they’re being told that running a promotion in a Facebook application or "fan page" requires buying ad space too.It’s...

Happy New Year Ideas

As posted on ByHandByMe...

Friday, December 25, 2009

Bonus Winner is...

Melanie said... CommentsCounter=CommentsCounter+1; document.write(CommentsCounter) 4 I love this Stained Glass Round Floral window! http://www.designstyleguide.net/listingDetails.php?li=2475 ~Melanie thecreatorspalette at gmail dot com Congratulations Melanie! You won a beautiful hand painted Christmas ornament up to$25. Please contact Marilyn S. Fegan  and do not forget to blog about what you picked. Please leave us a link to your...

HGTV Dream Home 2010

HGTV Dream Home 2010 is eco-friendly home in Plymouth, Mass.Landscape designer Tom Holmes grouped plants and boulders in vignettes that would lead the eye through the yard. Flowering crabapple trees and an assortment of conifer, including pinon, Bosnian, Austrian and Vanderwolf pine and arbivitate add color and structure to the landscape.  See more i...

Thursday, December 24, 2009

12th Day of Christmas...and the winner is...

Kitty said... CommentsCounter=CommentsCounter+1; document.write(CommentsCounter) 57 Mary Steininger's Damask Table Runner - http://www.designstyleguide.net/listingDetails.php?li=4669 is so pretty!! contact@liquidambarstudio.com Congratulations Orbie! Go to Nicolette MacCallum and pick something up to $25. Do not forget to blog about what you picked. Please leave us a link to your blog post in the comments here....

The First Noel

Merry Christmas to all from Design Style  Guide!The First Noel is unknown in origin but is generally thought to be English dating back to the sixteenth century. There is a misconception that the First Noel was French and it is believed that this is because of the French spelling of Noel as opposed to the olde English Anglo-Saxon spelling of the word as in Nowell. After England was captured by the Normans numerous words were adopted from the...

Wednesday, December 23, 2009

Winter Beauty

As featured on ByHandByMe...

11th Day of Christmas...and the winner is...

Orbie/\;;/\ said... CommentsCounter=CommentsCounter+1; document.write(CommentsCounter) 62 http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=35969855 I really love the hosta leaf as well and would love to see it living in my home December 10, 2009 12:41 PM  Congratulations Orbie! Go to Inbar Lahav Elgarisi and pick something up to $35. Do not forget to blog about what you picked. Please leave us a link to your blog post in the comments...

Tuesday, December 22, 2009

Wrap your presents in style

Metallic wrap and ribbons make any gift shine. Trendy metals such as gold, silver, copper and bronze add seasonal sparkle when paired with other colors or used alone.For more wrapping ideas visit30 Days of Holidays at HGTV....

10th Day of Christmas...and the winner is...

brendathour said... CommentsCounter=CommentsCounter+1; document.write(CommentsCounter) 29 I blogged about the giveaway http://brendathour.blogspot.com/2009/12/design-style-guide-holiday-giveaway.html December 6, 2009 9:03 AM Congratulations Brenda! Go to Scott Hamberg and pick something up to $25. Do not forget to blog about what you picked. Please leave us a link to your blog post in the comments here....

Monday, December 21, 2009

Christmas Table

Spice up your tabletop with a centerpiece of glittering trees and stacked ornament topiaries.Get more ideas at HGTV.com...

9th Day of Christmas... and the winner is...

 Kristen said... CommentsCounter=CommentsCounter+1; document.write(CommentsCounter) 110 I love this: http://www.designstyleguide.net/listingDetails.php?li=5001 Kristenlaudick at yahoo dot com     Congratulations Kristen! Go to Katrina Martin Davenport and pick something up to $38. Do not forget to blog about what you picked. Please leave us a link to your blog post in the comments here. ...

Sunday, December 20, 2009

Christmas Stockings

Whimsical Christmas Stockings.For more ideas visit HGTV....

8th Day of Christmas...and the winner is...

Felicia Kramer said... CommentsCounter=CommentsCounter+1; document.write(CommentsCounter) 12 I blogged:http://feliciakramer.blogspot.com/2009/12/what-holiday-giveaway.html December 5, 2009 7:26 AM Congratulations Felicia! Go to Susan Thompson and pick something up to $20. Do not forget to blog about what you picked. Please leave us a link to your blog post in the comments he...

Saturday, December 19, 2009

7th Day of Christmas...and the winnwer is....

Abigail said... CommentsCounter=CommentsCounter+1; document.write(CommentsCounter) 56 My favorite is the Berry Bowl on the Leaf Tray http://www.designstyleguide.net/listingDetails.php?li=3450I follow this artist on ETSY, and I just LOVE the pottery work!! <3> December 10, 2009 6:14 AMCongratulations! You can now go to http://DianeClancy.com and pick something up to $20. Please do not forget to blog about what you picked and please...

Friday, December 18, 2009

6th Day of Christmas and the winner is...

Michelle said... CommentsCounter=CommentsCounter+1; document.write(CommentsCounter) 104 I didn't have to go far to find my favorite item in the shop... it was on the front page! http://www.designstyleguide.net/listingDetails.php?li=212 love it!! mandm_2002 at hotmail dot com December 16, 2009 4:30 PMCongratulations! You can now go to http://www.sandybelk.com/ and pick something up to $20. Please do not forget to blog about what you picked...

Sending a Christmas Teddy to an Orphan

This is a Christmas Tree at my son's school.This morning the whole school was singing Christmas Carols and then the children hugged all the teddies before they were sent to an orphanage.What a sweet gift of love to those little children that do not have a family.Please find a moment during this Christmas season to express love and appreciation to your family.To have a family is one of the greatest blessings after a...

Thursday, December 17, 2009

5th Day of Christmas and the winner is...

Jen said... CommentsCounter=CommentsCounter+1; document.write(CommentsCounter) 1 I love this pillow from bouji!http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=32189927So cute. :)December 4, 2009 9:04 PM Congratulations! You can now go to http://www.babychickdesigns.com/ and pick something up to $30. Please do not forget to blog about what you picked and please leave a link to your blog post in a comment here....

Wednesday, December 16, 2009

4th Day of Christmas and the winner is...

Katrina said... CommentsCounter=CommentsCounter+1; document.write(CommentsCounter) 20 What fun! I'm so excited to participate. Blogged here: http://www.katrinadreamerart.blogspot.com December 5, 2009 3:26 PM Congratulations! You can now go to http://www.melrosefields.etsy.com and pick something up to $40 from Shelle's Store. Please do not forget to blog about what you picked and please leave a link to your blog post in a comment he...

Tuesday, December 15, 2009

3rd Day of Christmas and the winner is...

Kath' said... CommentsCounter=CommentsCounter+1; document.write(CommentsCounter) 91 I am in love with this shabby lamp.http://www.designstyleguide.net/listingDetails.php?li=3703Kathy at dublshot@comcast.netCongratulations! You won Nancy Monsebroten $35 Hosta Leaf Porcelain Plate. Please do not forget to blog about this fabulous gift and please leave a link to your blog post in a comment he...

Monday, December 14, 2009

2nd Day of Christmas...and the winner is

phrannie said... CommentsCounter=CommentsCounter+1; document.write(CommentsCounter) 89 and i just followed your twitter and retweeted the giveaway, here:http://twitter.com/FlamingBlingy December 13, 2009 12:55 PMCongratulations! You can now go to Mary's Store and pick something up to $40. Please do not forget to blog about what you picked and please leave a link to your blog post in a comment he...

Ho, Ho, Ho!!!

This will be the first Christmas of my life without my grandmother. Her passing this past summer has had a profound affect on myself and my family, and I know this is something which will never go away completely.Having said that, we are planning a happy Christmas this year. My mother will be with us, along with my wife's parents. And we're going to make it a great day, the kind of Christmas my grandmother used to have at her home in Trinity, Texas.What...

Sunday, December 13, 2009

1st Day of Christmas - and the winner is...

Chris and Sarah said... CommentsCounter=CommentsCounter+1; document.write(CommentsCounter) 60 I love this cedar post candle holder.http://www.designstyleguide.net/listingDetails.php?li=4307arewethereyetla5[at]verizon[dot]net December 10, 2009 10:39 AM Congratulations Chris and Sarah! Go to Kenna Foster's Etsy Store and pick a photograph up to $30. Do not forget to blog about what you picked. Please leave us a link to your blog post in...

Friday, December 11, 2009

Christmas Wreaths Design Style

Stunning Asian-inspired yarn ball wreathCinnamon Scented Pine Cone WreathCardinal Swirl WreathWine Country WreathShell Grapevine WreathGet inspired with these beautiful holiday wreat...

Christmas Tree with Roses

Sandra Lee adds seasonal sparkle with a whimsical red-and-white color scheme.Fresh roses inserted in water-filled bubble tubes (available at your local florist) are the show-stopper on this Christmas tr...

Friday, December 4, 2009

Start Decking the Halls

Winter Scene Snowflake Hanging Quilt by TerryAskeArtQuiltsStenciled Christmas Tree Stained Glass Trinket Boxby SundanceReflections Partridge In a Pear Treeby RobinMariaPedrero Snowman Ornament With Blue Capby BirdhouseBlessi...

12 Days of Christmas - Big Holiday Giveaway Event

The Design Style Guide Holiday Giveaway EventWe have 13 sponsors and that means we will have 13 winners!Please browse through to see what you might win when you participate. As with any giveaway the shipping is included with the prize.On the first day of ChristmasKenna Foster sent to me: one photo of winner's choice valued at $15-$30On the second day of ChristmasMary Steininger sent to me: a $40.00 credit for anything in her shopOn the third day...