This Is My Habitat Contest

A few days ago, I learned about This Is My Habitat Contest from Decor8 (read her post, really worth reading) and Caroline of Patchwork Harmony. I just wanna do a repost on this for those who may have not heard about it yet. It is an exciting competition that I want to share.

Habitat is a UK-based international home furnishing company with stores in France, Spain, Germany and retail partners in Turkey, New Zealand, Thailand, Iceland, and more.

As part of its new "This Is My Habitat" campaign, it gives one winner the chance to have their home featured online, star in a photoshoot, plus a trip for two to London, 2 nights in a luxury hotel with shopping money too! 34 runners up (one per store) will each receive a £100 Habitat gift card.

Here are celebrities featured in their homes with their own Habitat pieces.

Grace Richardson
(check out the sofa, the ceramic vase and the large floor lamp)

Ruth and Matthew Gore
(check out the chest of drawers and the mirror)

Helena Christensen
(check out the Sofa and the nest tables)

If you live in the UK, upload a photo of you in your home, featuring your favorite Habitat piece. Don't forget to read the rules before joining.

Brandi Carlile Fall Concert Tour Series

It's another day when I wish that airplane tickets doesn't cost like a year/s-worth-of-salary. Oh, how I wish I could see one of Brandi Carlile's gig. She's going on a Fall Concert Tour Series across the US. If you live near, click here to enter the contest and win free tickets to the show. Runners-up will win a copy of her latest album "Give Up the Ghost".




All of these lines across my face
Tell you the story of who I am
So many stories of where I've been
And how I got to where I am
But these stories don't mean anything
When you've got no one to tell them to
It's true...I was made for you
I climbed across the mountain tops
Swam all across the ocean blue
I crossed all the lines and I broke all the rules
But baby I broke them all for you
Because even when I was flat broke
You made me feel like a million bucks
You do
I was made for you
You see the smile that's on my mouth
It's hiding the words that don't come out
And all of my friends who think that I'm blessed
They don't know my head is a mess
No, they don't know who I really am
And they don't know what
I've been through like you do
And I was made for you...
All of these lines across my face
Tell you the story of who I am
So many stories of where I've been
And how I got to where I am
But these stories don't mean anything
When you've got no one to tell them to
It's true...I was made for you

I'm In! And I Need Your Help...

The other day I discovered that Apartment Therapy is having a contest.

A COLOR Contest!

I couldn't resist!

I submitted our Master Bedroom as my entry and have been patiently (or maybe not so patiently - if I'm being honest) waiting to see if they would accept my room into the competition.

I thought I would check the Apartment Therapy Color Contest page before we snuggled into bed tonight to watch our shows, and before I could even get to the contest page, there it was...

right on Apartment Therapy's main page...

a photo of our bedroom with the title

"Have You Voted Yet? Day 5"


I tried not to scream, but I couldn't help it:

THERE I AM!!!

I am SO excited!

But, I need your help.

Voting is based on the number of "thumbs up" votes that you get within the first 48 hours after your entry is added into the contest. Ultimately, if you receive enough votes, you remain in the competition. Apartment Therapy encourages you to let friends and family know so that you can get as many votes as possible.

So I am asking a favor of you...

please click over to the Color Contest and give me a thumbs up!

Please?

I will owe you.

And I'm not sure how I'll thank you, but I will.

I promise!

Win A Year's Worth of Stationery - The Papermash Giveaway

Who doesn't want to win a lovely set of stationery and a one year's worth at that! Can you imagine the joy? Well, Lynne of Tea for Joy blog is sponsoring this huge giveaway to celebrate the opening of her new online shop, Papermash.

Here is a glimpse of the shop, so pretty, isn't it?
and so full of lovely paper things, too!

Papermash Online Shop

polaroid notecards

wine bottle labels and bright pattern tags

decorative paper tapes
LOVE THESE!!!

embossed notebooks

"milk and cookies" thank-you notecard

Hop over Tea for Joy to learn how you can win:)

Patchwork Harmony GIveaway Package Arrives

Today, a wonderful surprise from the mail man - the giveaway package from Caroline of Patchwork Harmony finally arrives! It feels soooo nice to receive a package by snail mail, and from such a far away place, too! =)

Oh my, the Easy Elegance book is filled with so many of beautiful shots and interior design ideas. I browse through all the pages today but it would take me a while to absorb everything from this gorgeous coffetable book. Now, as for the garden tool belt, I may have to use it to put in other stuff while I'm waiting for my green thumb to itch:) Thank you again, Caroline!

ps

I lost my internet connection since yesterday and got it back only tonight! I'll be posting more shots from this lovely book tomorrow:) Goodnight!

The Papemelroti Giveaway Contest

One of my favorite local shops, Papemelroti is hosting a giveaway and I'm more than happy to blog about it:) It's called the Shiny Shinies Jewelry Contest. Everyone can enter, even those who live outside the Philippines and this is what you could win:

This unique chain necklace has accents of fish, a flower collage, heart, emerald, wreathe and fish beads all strung on a faux silver chain.

Deadline for entries is on 10:30 AM, August 8, 2009. Go here to enter!

Happenings and Giveaways from My Blog List

If you've been wond'ring what happened to the Shop of the Week segment, it's still on. There were just some delays with the interviews but I'm so excited that two of them has already given their Q&As and they're waiting to be featured this coming weeks.

The reason I decided not to post for this week is because I wanted to give these shop owners the entire week, all 7 days for themselves. As you can see, those who will be featured as Shop of the Week will have their Etsy widget or button on the sidebar for the whole week. I know that most of these wonderful sellers already have a huge following but I hope that my blog can help somehow in inviting more people or customers to their shops. So again, I'm calling out to anyone who's interested to be participate, send me a note at theshopbug@yahoo.com

Anyway, I'm posting some of these lovely happenings and giveaways from the beautiful people on my blog list.

Ennui is hosting her 100th post giveaway over at her blog . The giveaway at stake? A pair of leather sandals created by the Tamahumara Indian tribe sold over at Nikki's shop, Zuzsi. Hop over Ennui, and you have until the 15th to enter.

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Have you heard about it from High Street Market?

This lovely set of tables and chairs are perfect for your patio or garden:) It's on SUPER SALE at Anthropologie with the table and chairs marked down from $498.00 to $99.95 & from $248.00 to $69.95!!! Btw, her blog just got a facelift and it looks great=)

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Have you heard it from Tea for Joy?

Orange Pekoe is offering a giveaway- a free afternoon tea for two. If you live in London, you surely know the place and you are eligible to win. So hop over Tea for Joy now to enter.

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This cute elephants printable notecard is yours for free from Rachel B. Blog.
Makes you smile, does it? :)

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Do you live in Philly?
oh Joy! is having a sample shop sale in the area.
Drop by her blog to know more!

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Another great giveaway from How About Orange:

these Brown Links Vase Set from Accent Furniture Direct.

You have until Friday, (7/10/09) at midnight CDT so go here to enter.

ALL COFFEE LOVERS:
Jen of Made By Girl has new print on her shop.

For someone who loves blogs and coffee, i really think i should have this on my wall.

hmmm... never too late, maybe one of these days:)

I'm a Patchwork Harmony Giveaway Winner

How wonderful it is to wake up with a lovely surprise! Caroline of Patchwork Harmony hosted a giveaway last week for her 100th post celebration. And what do you know! I won the 1st prize, weeeee! Gosh, it's my first time to win anything, I'm so thrilled! Thank you so much Caroline!

Camouflage Company Tool Belt ; Easy Elegance Design Book

These are my prizes, isn't it sweet? :)

The Jonathan Adler Gift Card Contest at Decor8

You may already be familiar with the works of Jonathan Adler. This morning, I visited Decor8 and found out about the giveaway contest. 2 winners will win a $100 gift card and $150 gift card to spend at Jonathan's shop.

I had fun looking for my favorite items from the store. oh my, there were so many pretty things all over the shop. Here are some of my picks:

Dachshund Decor

Owl Napkin Holder

Utopia Pitcher

Utopia Box

Utopia Tea Pot

Utopia Puzzle Box

Turtle Box

Mary Jane Box

Medicine Chest

Tangiers Pillow

Concentric Pillow

Bargello Pillow

Acapulco Pillows

You have until Wednesday, June 24, 2009 10:00 PM EST to enter so go over Decor8 now to find out how you can win. Have fun picking out your favorite items:)

Join the Massive Letterpress Giveaway!

Today, I dropped over at Heart Fish and learned about the Massive Letterpress Giveaway. Kelly, the shop owner of Paper Stories came up with the Letterpress Swap idea. There were 38 participants and each printer shared an original creation. Everyone who participated received the complete package of 38 letterpress art print via post mail. Wasn't that fun?! All 38 prints were lovely and here are a few of my faves:

Teapots & Loops by Paper Stories; With Each Tiny Step by Roll & Tumble Press

Sometimes You Just Gotta Twirl by Enjoy Design

Iris by Hijirk Studio; Pink Peony by Sara Parrott

Cobalt Print by Sycamore Street Press; Ligatures by A. Favorite

All 38 printers were generous enough to sponsor a giveaway to not just one, but 3 lucky winners. The 1st Prize winner will receive the COMPLETE set of all 38 prints from the swap (-with a value of over $800-) while the 2nd & 3rd Prize winners will each get 1/2 a complete set - 19 prints each (the half-sets will be evenly divided for a good mix) (-with a value of about $400 each-)

You have until the end of Thursday to enter so hop over at Poppytalk now to be part of this wonderful letterpress giveaway. I just did=)

I Got Two Wonderful Suprises This Week!

It’s been a whole week since I last updated my blog. I’m sorry for keeping it hanging again without word. Me and my hubby are over at my mom’s place, visiting. I am so thrilled about the surprises I received while I'm away. I got two, unexpected wonderful surprises, how sweet is that?

The FIRST SURPRISE

Holly , of I Heart Bowheads hosted a giveaway last week. One commenter will get a customized banner or button or both for her blog. To my surprise, I opened my email last week and I was one of the winners. Weeeeee!

Mimi - her mom, was generous enough to make everyone who commented a giveaway winner. There were 8 of us who commented and we’re all winners. Congratulations girls! This is the first time I won anything so thank you Holly and Mimi. I am soooo looking forward to your work. Thanks! =)

The SECOND SURPRISE

Caroline of Patchwork Harmony just gave me The Lemonade Award. Sweet! Thank you so much, Caroline. This really means a lot.

And now to pass on the love. Here are my 10 personal favorite blogs. I actually have more than 10 favorite blogs in my list and most of them are shop-owners and I’m sure I can feature them here on my blog these coming days.

If you haven’t visited these blogs yet, check them out now and I’m sure you’ll find something to inspire or make you smile:

Lilly’s Life

I love Lilly! She's my first follower and has been supporting my blog for the longest time. Even when I leave it hanging for weeks or months, Lilly drops by to check if I had something new posted or just to say Hi. She's so generous and her posts are so entertaining, witty, honest and meaningful. I know that she'll love receiving the Lemonade Award as she loves pointing her readers to other wonderful bloggers she discovers.

The Adam’s Family
Rachel B. Blog
Luphia Loves
Blah, Blah, Blah blog
You Are What You Love
Mostly Mod
Oh Joy!
Jenna d Events
Ennui

For the Lemonade awardees, please, share the love and pass it on...

1)Put the Lemonade Award logo on your blog or post
2) Nominate at least 10 blogs that show great attitude or gratitude
3) Link to your nominees within your post
4) Let the nominees know that they have received this award by commenting on their blog
5)Link to the person from who you received your award

I’m so happy about the comments I’ve been receiving on my blog lately. It’s now a much livelier place today and that’s all thanks to you people. I try my best and I do spend hours putting together one post in the hope that my readers/guests enjoy them as much as I did posting them.

I’m taking this opportunity to thank everyone, especially to the 19 people who’s Following me, who drops by here frequently or even occasionally to see what’s new. I really appreciate your taking time to share your thoughts on my posts.

I’ll do my best to put together posts that will be worth your time checking out. I have many upcoming plans and everything’s currently on preparation. If you’re here reading this, I hope you won’t tire coming here=)

ps
Wasn’t able to do my rounds this week. Rest assured I will be hopping over your blog soon.

Giveaway from: Chocolate and Steel

Chocolate and Steel is giving away this lovely sterling silver necklace. Just drop by her shop and choose your most favorite item. Leave a comment on her blog to join and find out how to get more entries!

These are my favorites:

Etsy Love: Bags, Bags and more Bags!

Last Thursday, I posted about the Big Bag of Luck Giveaway hosted by Carried Away - the Etsy bag makers team. I didn't have all the time to find all 26 shamrock logos or "bag of luck" tag but I did enjoy hopping shops! Here are some of my favorite finds:

These printed pouches from Wolfbait are soooo cute especially this brown "Happy Street" pouch!

I love the rectangular red wallet and blue bag from Urban Harmonie.

These fun baggies from Tropical Crush Bags are ready for the summer!

These items are by Sew Artsy (green pouch) and Solsisters (purple wristlet).

Check out the button accent on this bag by Naught Monkeys

Love these black and white bags from London Purple!

Love these bags from Keren Meyers

Aren't these retro bags adorable? Love their oldies feel! These are Brinda Kay Designs.

Feel the spring fever with these colorful bags by Aggie Ray (yellow floral) and Boxie Britches (white and red accents)

Love these fun prints from Bags and Buds

Oh, these bags from Ala Mode Stuff are classy yet not boring! Ideal for going to the office or client meetings.