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.
Lisa @ Stop and Smell the Chocolatess inspiring blog post..Works-For-Me Wednesday: Take Your Own Family Portrait
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
Tidymoms inspiring blog post..My 1st Trash to Treasure Makeover
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!
I NEED that apron!
Lovely site – love the aprons and various other things! xo Terri
oh, i’m so glad i stayed a bit longer to be a part of Gina’s cutesy apron give away. can’t help but toss my uh…name in the ring.
lylah ledners inspiring blog post..ivana, the chicken catcher
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE that apron. Reminds me of a vintage tablecloth I have.
TOO CUTE!!!!
Good luck on the house search!
That apron is adorable — my mom would LOVE that. And, the rest of her site was great — her little ruffled gloves are beautiful!
Rachels inspiring blog post..Semi-Wordless Wednesday
I love that house as well. Neato!
I would love to win that darling apron and believe me…I will go visit her site. I have really been doing some serious Christmas shopping (online).
katys inspiring blog post..We’re almost ready!!!!…
I am so exctied about all the handmade gift ideas this year. thanks!
[email protected]
Love that dream house! I visited her site and loved the tablecloths. She has some really cute things!
Girl, you never cease to amaze me! You are truly one gifted woman!
So proud to call you my friend!
That being said…I went over to the Feathered Nest and seriously…what a precious little gem! I found myself lost in the details, the beauty, and the simply of her site. Thanks for the link!
Much Love,
Melissa in Mel’s World ;)
++MWAH++
Melissa in Mel’s Worlds inspiring blog post..Drinking from my saucer…
Hi Melissa and Winston, too!
Oh, I hope you find the perfect house for you and your family. Now that one you have shown would be spot on perfect!
I would like to participate in your Mom’s Unite..can you email me with the particulars?
xoxo
Becky
Oh and PS: That apron is fabulous as is her web site! So much fun stuff!!!
Such an adorable apron and thanks for posting the link to the Feathered Nest site!
Love the picture of that home- kind of makes me home sick- not sure why- I’ve never lived in anything like that – maybe it’s the feeling I get from it- sigh…..
thanks for sharing
I would LOVE to win that apron!!! I visited the Feathered Nest shop and everything is so adorable! Thanks for offering this giveaway!
p.s. I also love the picture of that house!
Brandys inspiring blog post..Fall Trip…Part One
That is a beautiful home! And this apron is just adorable….
Penny
I really like all three styles of cotton aprons @ Feather Your Nest, but my favorite is the modgirls floral full apron! I almost alwqys have crazy splatters on my chest during the holiday baking frenzy…especially if cooking has red anything involved such as cranberr or straberry or red food coloring for red velvet cake. I could use a cute apron!!
Melissa, I pray your house sale/search goes well and that it is as quick and painless as possible!
The house hunting can be so hard. Especially the timing, or buying and selling, and moving….ugh, and you are throwing in the holidays to boot. baby steps, one day at a time. Good Luck.
Thanks for your great blog. I love it!
Saras inspiring blog post..Fall Decor
Lucky me…a giveaway day!!
I love those aprons, I always wear a pretty well used and worn out one-how nice to have something fancy for a party or special occassion!
Blessing on the sale of your home, pray it goes faster than the market would normally allow it!
Thanks too for all the great Christmas inspiration!
Gina
Ginas inspiring blog post..Christmas Garland
OMG, I’m in love with that apron! I wear one all the time (with a ball of yarn for my knitting in the pocket!) and this one is ADORABLE! Thanks for sharing the love!!!
Kellys inspiring blog post..*It’s my computer’s fault…..
Love the house, the apron is adorable!! will have to check out that site, thank you.
Karlenes inspiring blog post..peekaboo
Love the apron. Love the house. Sigh…. one day perhaps?
Terri Steffess inspiring blog post..Trim the Tree Thursday Part 2
I love that house! And I love the apron — much better than the men’s chili pepper print apron I inherited while in college :) haha
uhhh i’ll give a try!!!! you never know! and that’s the house of my dream!
ezias inspiring blog post..A MERRY LITTLE HOUSE
May your house-hunting dreams come true Melissa! I love the apron and enjoyed the Feather Your Nest webstore. I may have to put a few things on my Christmas wish list!
Kathys inspiring blog post..Turkeys and Other Birds
LOVE the aprons!! Best wishes with the house search, Melissa!
kriss inspiring blog post..Christmas Garland
That house is gorgeous! So picturesque! I know a few people who would FLIP over that cherry apron…I’ll be sending them over :) Off to follow the links for some simple holiday decorating…I’m so ready to get started, but trying to hold off until after Thanksgiving! I love this site!
jennykates inspiring blog post..Thursday Thankfuls
I dropped in over at the Feather your nest site, and fell in love with the things she has for sale there! And I really like the apron she is offering as a giveaway, as I am really into the whole apron thing. That was my first sewing project in high school, a bibbed apron with pockets all across the front. I wore it until it wore out!
That is the sweetest little apron I’ve ever seen. I love cherries…so vintagey!
amanda@imperfectlybeautifuls inspiring blog post..Baby, It’s Cold Outside…brrrrrrr!
I LOVE the oil cloth aprons at her shop! And I LOVE the cherries on the apron!
Tifs inspiring blog post..OWL BE WATCHING YOU
I love that house!
supermommys inspiring blog post..Wordless Wednesday: Getting Ready for the Holidays
I love that home! BEAU-TI-FUL!
Oh, what a gorgeous apron! Something about an apron that just makes me sigh happily… :)
Good luck on the house hunting. I do not envy you at all.
Mists inspiring blog post..Homemade Gift (Kinda Sorta)
I love that apron! It is cute, cute, cute…It would be fun to wear it while preparing Christmas dinner.
What a great giveaway! Beautiful aprons!!!
Leslie
What a beautiful apron!
I did go over and visit, bookmarking her site to come back to when I have more time (dinner is cooking right now).
What beautiful things!
Brenda@CoffeeTeaBooks&Mes inspiring blog post..More thoughts about attitude
Huge thank you! Just what I was looking for. I am looking for great Hostess gifts this year and she has adorable items!!!
LuLus inspiring blog post..Celebrate
Eveything is so pretty, I love all the retro and pastel colors. Just eye candy!
Hollys inspiring blog post..Baby dress tree
What lovely pretties. I love wearing an apron, makes me feel extra domestic, like there is NO way I can mess up dinner wearing an apron….
:) Brandi
Strawberry Blondes inspiring blog post..Little Things in Life: A Give-A-Way
Oh, pretty aprons. It would make holiday cooking so much more fun!
Sandras inspiring blog post..Wednesday with a 7 Week Old
Love the Kids Oilcloth aprons! I’ve been looking for a cute one for my daughter for Christmas!
Heathers inspiring blog post..My New Side-Kick
I was just looking at that website. There are several things from there on my holiday list!
Great giveaway. I must admit, I am becoming an apronaholic! I love them!
I would really like an apron :)
love the aprons!
I love your aprons! If I don’t win one, I think I might need to treat myself to one for Christmas!
Kellys inspiring blog post..FRAME IT IN GOLD
I had a look at her site and love the aprons – so pretty.
I check your blog every day, although I don’t often comment, and just wanted to let you know that I really enjoy your posts.
cheers,
Blueberry
[email protected]
Outstanding! Thank you!
CMNs inspiring blog post..Dear Santa…
I loved how the homekeeping items inspire you to clean. They are to cute not to use them. Wish there was a scratch and sniff key to smell some of the fragrances.
The paper valieses are adorable.
Laura Ingalls Gunns inspiring blog post..Arts & Crafts Interiors
LOVE your blog!! …Checked out “Feather Your Nest” ~ Wow! Such Cute stuff!! I’ve actually don’t have apron so thanks for the opportunity to enter to win such an adorable one!! :o)
Hi! I’ve been to Feather Your Nest many times. I absolutely LOVE that apron! OOOh! I hope I win! :)
Danielles inspiring blog post..Sweet Things
The kids aprons are too cute! Both my kids love to “help” me around the house, and my little girl LOVES to play dress up…what a win-win!
What a wonderful giveaway and I love the awesome aprons on the site! Great website!!!
I love her ruffled pottery, especially the cake plates. It’s so unique.
I love the apron! Hope I win!
Monicas inspiring blog post..Shoes, Shoes, Shoes
What an adorable site!
Thank you for all of your wonderful ideas. I love your blog!
Inspiring!
New Every Mornings inspiring blog post..Table Topping Finale
That is a gorgeous house!
I love the Tinsel Tree at The Feathered Nest!
Rosannes inspiring blog post..Twilight
Love the website as much as I do this cute adorable apron. Thanks for the chance to win.
Angela Wegleys inspiring blog post..Frugality Suicide
Melissa,
I just went over to The Feathered Nest and I adored it! You find the most wonderful sites to share with us! I will have to bookmark that one for further reference.
I am glad that you have your house-hunting plan in place and I hope that you are able to sell your present home quickly! Trying to sell a home can be so stressful, so please just be sure to find some time to relax. I somehow know that things will work out the way that they are supposed to and that you will find the perfect new home when the time is right. I am sure that life on your new little “island” will be an adventure!
Thank you for all of the wonderful readers that you have sent over my way this week! I hope that I have done you proud! You are awesome and that’s why I adore you.
Love you, my very sweet BFF!
MWAH,
Debbie
Debbie/Four Angel’s Mommas inspiring blog post..Moonlit Morning or Reflections on Reflecting
I love this blog, and that cute apron!! It just makes a person want to bake something! :)
I think I’d get dressed in my apron every day! I could easily wear those to Walmart and to my kids school to drop off a forgotten lunch! I love it when creative women make us look good doing the grubby stuff of life. Hooray for Gina the genius! Enter me! Maybe I’ll instantly become a size 6 again when I put it on!
You’ll find just the right home! If only I could by the one your selling… I just adore your kitchen.
I wear an apron every day. However, not one is so lovely!
Dee
What an adorable apron! Thanks for promoting and supporting cottage industries:>)
Kathys inspiring blog post..Remembering the reason…
What a gorgeous apron. Love her site! Thanks so much for the introduction. Jen
Jen @ The Cottage Nests inspiring blog post..Sisterhood of the Travelling Glitter
I love the polka dot aprons, and the oilcloth bring back happy childhood memories, I didn’t realize you can still find oilcloth. My favorite item in The Nest is the “LOO” sign, if only I had a place to put it.
Happy house hunting and may yours sell a.s.a.p.
Love this apron…Please enter me in the drawing.
Linda in GA
What a great website! I love the aprons especially the Farmer’s Market Cherry Fandango. They all look like dresses or skirts, how fun!
I love your blog it always inspires me to make my home more beautiful :)
Cute apron. I love aprons–I didn’t use them for many years and then realized, they really help to keep your clothes clean, and I feel so domestic when I wear one!
Beckys inspiring blog post..Nu 2 Me
what a wonderful give-away please add my name..
Louise
You’re my kind of gal for decorating–thanks for the great ideas for quick and easy things to do. I’m so going to do a cookie cutter garland in my little kitchen. Good luck finding a home–moving is so much work, but then it’s exciting to do something new and have a change.
aubreys inspiring blog post..A Day in the Life of Mr Destructo
What a great site! I particularly like her fun soaps, those are too cute!
Sherrys inspiring blog post..Thankful Thursday
I have to say the glovelables are my favorite item on her site. Those paired up with one of her adorable aprons, instant Homemaker Diva :)
What a great site. I love the soapcicles, they are so cute. They would make a great gift for my nieces.
The house is beautiful. Just looking at the deck inspires me! Feather Your Nest is a wonderful site. Thanks for sharing! It’s always a joy to find other women who appreciate the fine art of homemaking. The apron is domestically divine and I would be great to wear!
That apron would be too perfect in my red kitchen with my 1940’s enamel top table!
Sunnys inspiring blog post..Quotable Warren Buffett
That house I have decided will be the one I ask to live in when I get to heaven!!! as it sure looks like a slice of it right there.
I am looking forward to seeing where your new dwelling will be Melissa and know that wherever and whatever it will be absolutely perfect.
xo
julia
that apron is divine!
just imagine wearing it in the kitchen of that gorgeous home baking a pie with homemade crust! yes. that’s what i would do. :) do you have the address of that house for me….in case i win?
ha!
happy friday melissa.
hope your weekend is fabulous! it got cold here – yuck.
meg duerksens inspiring blog post..brynlee
oh my goodness…i had to come back to say how great that shop is! feather your nest is adorable. i want it all.
thanks for hooking me up. :)
meg duerksens inspiring blog post..brynlee
my eye caught the vintage scale but alas, it is out of stock! Loved it though {sigh}..beautiful stuff; I smell a makeover after the holidays!
KateBs inspiring blog post..As we near Thanksgiving, my family knows
My favorite is waiting for wings. Wonderful shop!
melanies inspiring blog post..Orders, Orders, Orders!
Love the apron and love this site!
What a darling shop! I may have to order the apron for myself for my birthday (tomorrow Nov 22nd) I’ve been wanting an apron for the holidays!!! I love that house by the way!!!
Amys inspiring blog post..Bathing Buddies!
oh my goodness! I love Gina and her shop! Sign me up!
what a beautiful home :) i live in AZ and most houses look exactly the same. growing up in OH where all the house we’re unique….i miss that.
the apron is adorable :) i would love to win it.
have a blessed day!
Missys inspiring blog post..Yummy Recipe
Hope you sell your house soon. I love your blog. I found it about two wks. ago. Please enter me for giveaway. The house is beautiful. (Wish I had money to buy it) I have a table scarf just like the apron, would go great together : I ). Gina’s site is great. Would like to buy all of it. Blessings.
Absolutely love the vintage apron! and have enjoyed catching up on the posts. I visited the Feather Your Nest and her aprons are beautiful!
jackies inspiring blog post..More of a Homemade Christmas
I love that apron! It is too pretty to get dirty, but I would wear it anyway!
Kendras inspiring blog post..Christmas Card Parade-Great Idea
That apron has my name all over it! The little cookie cutter idea is really sweet! :)
Elaines inspiring blog post..Fun Day in Bellevue at Meydenbauer
Count me in please! Lovely apron. And, as usual, great tips on sites to visit.
Dawn
The Gahan Girls
I love, love this apron!!! Add my name to the give away. I love all the beautiful things at Feather Your Nest! Thanks!
Marys inspiring blog post..Girl Pencil Sketch
Love her things especially the aprons. Please count me in the draw.
ruffled pottery, cake plates, aprons from oil cloth. what isn’t there to love? thanks for the introduction to the site. and happy house hunting!
christy in georgias inspiring blog post..The Nutcracker