The entry period to win the $100 gift certificate from Home Decorators Collection ended yesterday at noon.  We will be announcing the lucky winner on Monday!  Please be sure to enter our new Giveaway sponsored by…

 Wonderful Graffiti!

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a $100 Gift Certificate from

Wonderful Graffiti!

Wonderful Graffiti is the perfect way to make a statement in your home without a major commitment.  They want to help you bring unmistakable meaning to your space.  To tell the world what’s on your mind and in your heart.  To give you the courage and freedom to express yourself in ways you never could before.

For holidays or everyday, live out loud with 100% easily removable wall art!

Good Luck!

~Lorrie

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The entry period to win one of the two $100 gift certificates from The Artful Home ended today at noon.  We will be announcing the lucky winner on Monday!  Please be sure to enter our new Giveaway sponsored by…

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a $100 Gift Certificate from

Home Decorators Collection

Home Decorators Collection offers a vast selection of high-quality furniture, rugs, lighting, window treatments, sink cabinets, accessories and much more through their websites, catalog and retail stores.  You can find just about anything you need in a vast array of styles from modern to traditional.  Shop by collection, finish or style.  They make it easy!

Good Luck!

~Lorrie

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The entry period to win the beautiful pastel painting by Teresa McCue ended today at noon.  We will be announcing the lucky winner tomorrow!

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The Artful Home

The Artful Home is the place where you can become a collector of fine art.  Search a vast array of unique and wonderful pieces in prices and styles that will suit both your budget and taste.  And as always with the Artful Home, you are guaranteed superb customer service.  So whether you are looking for the perfect picture to hang on your wall, a unique wedding ring, or a one-of-a-kind bookcase for your den, The Artful Home will connect you with the piece that best suits your style and personality.  Be sure and visit the Artful Home today!

Good Luck!

~Lorrie

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"Family Reunion" - an original pastel, image 23x31, framed 37x44.

There’s been a fantastic response to our Giveaway which features a pastel painting by Teresa McCue.  We had some technical problems on opening day (sorry!) so I wanted to make sure you were properly introduced to her work and the number of options you have when purchasing original artwork.  Now I realize that you can purchase some fairly nice prints from many furniture stores, but more often than not, the frame is worth more than the artwork itself!  As a designer, I would rather my clients purchase a piece of artwork from the artist for 3 reasons:  

1. It’s a great investment whether you sell it or pass it on.
2. You are supporting creative people to continue their passion and make our world a more beautiful place.
3. It gives you a chance to select something that makes your heart sing.

This Small Treasure reminds me that Autumn has arrived.

Now I know you are thinking, “I cannot afford and original piece of artwork.”  And that may be so if you are determined to buy the work of a famous artist from a gallery on Madison Avenue.  But there is so much more out there!  For example, you can purchase an original pastel from Terry in the price range of $800-$3,000. And for the level of her work, I think you are getting a great deal.  But if that’s a bit above your price range, then you can take a look at her Small Treasures (one of which is what she is giving away here) for $325.  

"Afternoon Light" - This giclee print reminds me of the style of Edward Hopper.

If you need a larger piece, you can look into her Giclee Prints.  Giclee prints are nothing like a poster print.  They are fine art prints that where archival pigmented inks are sprayed onto archival paper, meaning they will last for years to come without losing their vibrancy.  The process allows the artist to control the color and clarity of each print.  The saturation of color is amazing and each piece is signed and numbered to give you that “original” feeling.  Many of my clients have purchased Giclee prints and are delighted with how they finish off that spot above their fireplace.

"Crimson Rush" giclee print.

A few years ago my husband and I hemmed and hawed about buying a painting we loved.  We bit the bullet and now it ranks among our most treasured possessions.  So the next time you are looking at an average-looking piece of artwork in your local furniture store, consider saving a few more dollars and purchasing something that will make you smile each and every day.

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The entry period to win the $100 Company Store Gift Certificate ended yesterday at noon.  We will be announcing the lucky winner tomorrow!

Our New Giveaway is an incredibly special piece of artwork by artist Teresa McCue.  I was lucky enough to be introduced to her work a couple of years ago and I have been mesmerized ever since.  Terry is an immensely talented pastel artist that lives in New Hampshire and translates the beautiful colors and textures of her world into extraordinary loveliness.  And we are so grateful because she has been kind enough to donate one of her “small treasures” to us!

"Tranquil Shore" by Teresa McCue

Tranquil Shore is a 5″x5″ pastel painting.  The winner will receive the painting with a white mat and simple cherry frame which measure 15″x12″.  This highly collectible fine art has a retail value of $325!

I asked Terry to tell us a little about her artwork and where she gets her inspiration.  This is what she had to say:

“My work really has two components: The first involves my spiritual connection with the outdoors.  I am enamored of the sights and sounds of nature– the patterns, rhythms, textures and the almost tangible quality of the light.  The second component to my work is an enchantment with color.  Using pastels, I am able to fully explore an infinite variety of the hundreds of hues and values that are at my fingertips.  It fascinates me that a color will appear altered depending upon the other colors that surround it.  I am also intrigued by the ability of color to evoke emotion, be it passion, exhilaration, or serenity.

My pastel paintings, both intimate and large in scale, can be found in private and corporate collections nationwide.  Commissions are welcome.”

Please visit Teresa McCue Pastels to learn more and click here to enter!

Good Luck and thank you, Terry!

~Lorrie

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The entry period to win the $100 Bed, Bath & Beyond Gift Certificate ended today at noon.  We will be announcing the lucky winner tomorrow!

Meanwhile, sign up to win a $100 gift certificate from The Company Store. 

With ancestors coming from Scandinavia, you can be sure that this 6th generation company knows a lot about keeping people warm and cozy in their beds.  The Company Store is best known for their down comforters but they also carry a wide variety of bedding, bath items, and home accessories.  And right now they have a fun collection of Halloween decorations.  So, make sure you enter daily to increase your chances of winning!

As many of you know, we have been nominated for the Divine Caroline “Love This Site” awards in the Home & Food category.  Thank you very much to those that have already voted.  We truly appreciate it:-) Right now we are in 3rd place but I think we could do a lot better!  We would really appreciate it if you could jump over to Divine Caroline and give us your support by clicking to vote above.  The more popular our site becomes the better prizes we are able to offer; so help us help you!

Good Luck!

~Lorrie

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The entry period to win the $100 Viva Terra Gift Certificate ended today at noon.  We will be announcing the lucky winner tomorrow!

Meanwhile, sign up to win the new prize, which is a $100 gift card to Bed, Bath & Beyond.  The card can be used online as well as in any of their stores.  They have a fantastic selection of items to finish off your home.  Treat yourself to 500 thread count sheets or some luxurious Egyptian cotton towels.  Spoil your “inner chef” with fantastic Calphalon pans.  Electronics, storage, rugs, or window treatments; it’s your choice!

  Our second bit of fantastic news is that we have been nominated for the Divine Caroline “Love This Site” awards in the Home & Food category.  We would really appreciate it if you could jump over to Divine Caroline and give us your support by clicking to vote above.  It will help us get some great exposure in the huge world of the Internet. Happy Labor Day and Good Luck! ~Lorrie

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