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Do you remember I was starting a redo of my bathroom?

Well I did start in on it with some paint and purging then much to my dismay I discovered a gap in my shower surround (which may have to be totally replaced) and the pipe under my sink decided to come loose causing water damage to my vanity not to mention the need to replace the pipes! Uggh! So much for a simple facelift! Sooooo....onto something a little less burdensome until my handyman father is able to assist.

#2 on the list...my Bedroom!!! I'm in the purge the old and search for inspiration stage at this point so here's hoping no serious issues pop up to deter this project. Fingers crossed...

Anyway, I have two red antique pieces (one I just scored a week ago and will share soon!) I love and want to use plus I was thinking about maybe painting my headboard a deep midnight blue.

Besides that I had no real direction so when I stumbled upon this amazing dresser over at Miss Mustard Seed I immediatley knew what my inspiration would be...

Is that beautiful or what?!? I am in love with this dresser! And the most exciting thing it that I have one almost this exact shape with a mirror on top that needs refinishing.

Now back to looking for inspiration...

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Tis Better to Give then to Receive ~ Birthday Giveaway!!!

Happy Birthday to me...oh wait sorry that's not what I meant. Ok (clears throat) let me try that again...

I've heard it said that it's better to give then to receive so I'm going to test out this theory for my birthday and have my first ever blog giveaway! Mark your calendars for July 6th when I will draw the winner!

So I know you're wondering...'what do I win?' Well I don't want to spoil the adventure and intrigue of it all so I will be revealing little by little over the next couple weeks as I start packing a box full of vintage goodies, fun finds, tidbits of frivolity and more to send to the lucky winner! Here's just a couple fun little items to start:


Sensing a theme? My birthday is quite close to the 4th of July and I am partial to red, white and blue ;0)

Ok so now how to enter:

1. You can leave a comment below.

2. Blog about the giveaway on your blog
(be sure to let me know and feel free to borrow the image above for use).

3. Twitter about the giveaway
(of course let me know this too).


Do just one or all three...but remember the more you do, the more chances you have to win! You have until end of day July 5th to enter so don't delay. That's only 12 days away hurry along now and enter to win!!!

PS. That birthday cake on the table above was a real cake someone bought me and I swear it was the best one I ever had!!! Drooling even now. I think it was from a bakery in Renton, WA...I only wish I knew which one.