Ithought this was such a pretty setting. No, it is not my new home. Sigh. Nor will our new home be as fancy as this little gem shown in Architectural Digest! But thanks to everyone who has been asking how the house hunting is going! We did our first exploration tour around the area and zeroed in on where we want to be, now we just have to wait for the right place to be for sale. And, we need to put our house up for sale and get it sold (details, details!).
Meanwhile, I have another holiday giveaway for you! Hooray! Gina of the wonderful Feather Your Nest shop is offering this super cute apron to a random commenter on this post! Oh, aren’t you glad you decided to stop by today? Gina is a part of our Moms Unite, our fabulous little group of Moms running home based businesses! I know you are doing some holiday shopping in the coming weeks, so why not pay her a little visit and see what great stuff she has?
This giveaway is NOW CLOSED! Thanks to all who entered!
To enter the giveaway, please visit Feather Your Nest and then leave a comment on this post! Winner will be selected by Gina at random. THANKS GINA! Giveaway ends Sunday November 23 at 9PM PST.
Thanks for supporting Moms this holiday!
You can find Moms Unite participants in my sidebar (new buttons are added all the time!) and through our Moms Unite Gift Guide (link is on our button in the sidebar!). Visit our Moms Unite page for more info!
TOMORROW be ready to link up your holiday posts from this week! There have been some awesome ideas posted! It would be great if you could put a link on your post back to my blog so other people will know about our Friday Holiday Linky fun. You can still visit GREAT links from last week on this post! And, if you do posts in the coming weeks that share how you inspire your family to focus on the meaning of the season, you can also put that link here so we can have a little collection of ideas all in one place!
LAST BUT NOT LEAST! My new article is up over at HomeGoods…you can see some of the simple holiday decorating ideas I used in my own home last Christmas!
Don’t forget to enter today’s giveaway (and you can still enter The Jewel Box Home small house giveaway through the end of the month! Details for entering are on My Small House Story Giveaway post!
photo: Architectural Digest
Saw your post on twitter.
Love your site! That house is beautiful…
Kims inspiring blog post..This is wonderful!
What a great giveaway. I looked at her shop and fell in love with her oilcloth aprons! So adorable and practical. I love oilcloth but never thought to use it for an apron. DUH! It’s perfect for that.
Kimba
Kimbas inspiring blog post..Christmas Traditions
Everything is just so pretty, love it.
Oh…I want that house!!!!!!!
Am I strange…I’ve never owned an apron!
Jinxs inspiring blog post..A "Charming" Addition to the Table
darling website….cute aprons
I love that house, i hope you get your details sorted out soon and that apron is so awesome, please have pity on me and pick me! It would totally make me feel better to win something today
I have some decorations done but am not sure I am going to get to photos and posting today but I will try!
Emily@remodelingthislifes inspiring blog post..It’s Not Savings Unless You Save It
I wear an apron all the time to cook and this one is too cute!
I’m a new reader and love this blog.
barb
Can you imagine the view from that house!! ohhhh… We’re moving into a new home (“our” first home – we’ll be renting) It’s a country home with a huge garden area, I love the Vintage Look Garden Sign at Feather Your Nest!! Too bad the arrow is point to the left and not the right!
well there’s plenty more to look at in the store, off to oogle over the ruffled dishes!!
I’d love a new apron to go with my new home!
Ooh, I like everything over there. Her stuff might actually make me want to clean my house, it’s so cute! But I like the full, oil cloth apron in the peachy rose pattern best.
I didn’t know you blogged at HomeGoods. Very cool. I’m blogging at Working Mother and loving it! Gonna go read your article now!
Thanks for the link to Feather Your Nest. I love all of the retro goodies!
Super cute shoppe! I love all the aprons! This one she is giving away is a beauty. Thanks for the giveaway!
Ambers inspiring blog post..For the Love of Productivity.
I am kind of an apron addict! Hers are really just divine! The one above is just so cute…
and that house…wow..wouldn’t that be lovely??
Robins inspiring blog post..Avoid Thanksgiving Week Madness- Make and Freeze Soup
Wow, what a neat store. I love the assortment of sweet aprons.
That is a fabulous house, hope you find something within the essense of greatness in your search!
Super cute apron…would love to add to my new collection that my MIL started for me!!
Gina has some gorgeous things in her shop. The apron for the giveaway is one of my favorites.
What a sweet little apron.
What a cute cute giveaway. I might be inspired to cook if it gave me a reason to wear that!
leslies inspiring blog post..Wordless Wednesday….Coffee anyone?
Good luck selling your house, it’s the trying to keep it tidy and toy free whilst viewings are on-going that is just the hardest thing I find! I have everything crossed for you!
Liz@violetposys inspiring blog post..Gmail Themes
Adorable aprons…perfect for Christmas.
I hope you guys sell fast and find your {affordable} dream home!
We are THAT familys inspiring blog post..Sincerely ‘Fro Me to You: My Hand on a Stranger’s Leg
what an adorable apron! i love the inspiredroom and feather your nest. both are so inspiriing! thanks to you both.
ericaes inspiring blog post..Create
Sign me up for this apron give-a-way! What fun!
Violet Skiless inspiring blog post..Now That’s a CAKE!!!!!
I do hope everything will go smoothly with getting your new house and the move.
That is a darling apron and there is some fun stuff on her site! Great giveaway!
You know I love your blog! I have an award for you on my blog.
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What a fabulous site. thank you for introducing me to it. I love most everything there.
Ooh! Love that house (look at that view!) AND that gorgeous apron. I don’t have an apron yet but the more I see/read about them in blogland the more I want one!! My favorite holiday memories have my Nan in a cherry apron cooking a fabulous dinner for my whole family. Now that is kids have grown up and moved away, I cherish those memories more and more.
Thanks for posting!
I love the Laundry detergent Tin, and the Modgirls Apron… she has some lovely stuff over there! Prices are good too! can’t beat that!
Chantels inspiring blog post..Tip Junkie Giveaways!
Love the aprons! Please enter me in the giveaway.
What a great house! Good luck with your move too. Awesome giveaway… I would look so cute wearing that:-)
Amy from Texass inspiring blog post..Homemade Christmas CD
Love the shop! So many cute things. Thanks for the give away
What a great giveaway! I love her aprons! I am newly obsessed with aprons and would love love love to have this adorable one!
Lindsey Langhanss inspiring blog post..Economy Survival Basket
Great store and apron! I, too, have a new love for aprons so I hope I win!
Very nice store…cosy and happy home items. I DO wear aprons, and always have as I am a happy but messy cook. I’m always wiping my hands on my apron…
Thanks for the giveaway.
Maureens inspiring blog post..On My Desk Nov 19
Love your site and I fell in love wiht Gina’s site too……..thanks for the fun giveaway girls! I hope I win!!!!
Have a beautiful day.
Lynda
I wonder if the pretty apron will make me cook any better???
Thanks for the opportunity!
Kims inspiring blog post..More thankfulness…
cute..cute.. and cute…
go aprons!
mori
Hello! My mother is also a stay at home mom that runs her own bakery out of our house. She has been talking about needing a new apron and she loves cherries! I would love to give this apron to her for Christmas! Thank you for inspiring us all with your lovely blog!
Emily
Emilys inspiring blog post..Emily’s Muse Music Wednesday
I love that house, too! I love this site, and all of your wonderful ideas, and your impecable taste. The apron is darling and I was thinking I need one!
Now you are just teasing us; so unfair,lol. Wouldn’t that house be wonderful though!
Janet
janets inspiring blog post..BUSY, BUSY
What pretty aprons! I’m going to check out your other Homegoods post now!
Stacey @ The Blessed Nests inspiring blog post..Creating a Welcoming Home Thursday
Oh I LOVE that site!!! I’ve always liked wearing an apron when I bake, but I’ve never had a purdy one!!!! “bats lashes”
Going over to Home Goods now………….TTFN
~Tidymom
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What a great website, I can tell it will be a great place to go for gifts!! Nice house, by the way, hope you find your dream house also.
Ok. I enter a lot of giveaways… but I’m REALLY serious about this one! I LOVE that apron!
Lizs inspiring blog post..New/Old Bedside Table Redo
Love the house! How cute we would be wearing that wonderful apron cookin’ up something fabulous.
Heathers inspiring blog post..deals and cookies
Good luck on the house hunting.We were looking ourselves but the market is so terrible,especially for California.
The apron is very cute!
I popped over to Gina’s shop.Wow!
I loved it and the prices are really great.
Love that house picture. I visited her site and loved the home fragrance section. I also checked out her blog! I love to find new places to visit. Now I just need more time.
Debbies inspiring blog post..Give Quick Feedback
Well shoot! Cuz that is one cute house!
Another “Feather Your Nest” gal? Sweet apron.
I remember your sweet and easy ideas for decorating last Christmas, but just in case I’m forgetting one, I’m off to HomeGoods.
Vees inspiring blog post..Cabinet Painting After All
I haven’t even had a moment to start decorating for the holidays. I’m a little sad that I won’t be able to join in the fun. But I’m excited that y’all will be offering up ideas. I am in desperate need of them! See you tomorrow!
Kristens inspiring blog post..Why I Write
Love the aprons!!
Shilos inspiring blog post..Cookie Series – Week 1
Yay on finding the area!
And another yay for a fantastic give away!
This is so cute! I love it! That house is gorgeous too!!
Saras inspiring blog post..Winner!
Lovely site – love the aprons and various other things! xo Terri