12.12.11

a few of our favorite things, for you!


The holiday season is in full swing, and the two of us are up to the freckles on our foreheads in family parties, friend parties, classroom parties, work parties, church parties, neighborhood parties, and any other parties we can invite ourselves to!

Throwing a good party is a lot work, which turns into a lot of fun. Our little blog is an ongoing  party for us, and what fun is a party without a thoughtful gift?

We are offering up some of our favorite things that one of you will win!  Don't think it's impossible...Jilly won the December giveaway last year from {Jones Design Company} and it's true, she might have thought she won the lottery.


Included in this month's package of love are four things:  A soft, warm, chevron patterned scarf, a $50 gift card from Anthropologie, a set of paints from DecoArt, and a christmas pennant.

We are so excited to have DecoArt as our very first sponsor!  They have graciously offered up the paints we used on one of the pieces we transformed for the {Nate Berkus Show}.  Mia had a ho-hum nightstand and some serious vision.


With the help of the paints, we turned it into a showpiece with a faux zinc finish.


These paints are a dream to work with!  The perfect consistency and smooth, even coverage.  Have you been to the DecoArt website lately?  It's chock full of excellent products and we can't wait to bring you some great tutorials using their line next year.

Wanna win?  You've gotta play!

simply make a comment explaining why you'd love to win- 1 entry


become a follower of our blog- 1 entry


subscribe to our blog (you'll get a personal email in your inbox each time we post) - 1 entry

Please leave a separate comment for each thing you do, for a total of 3 entries.  Remember that we need a way to contact you if you win, so you must leave your email with your comment if your entry comes in under the username "Anonymous" with no link up information.

The winner will be announced on Tuesday, December 20th.  Good luck friends!

xoxo,
j & m


135 comments:

  1. What an amazing giveaway. Each of those items are things I love--I'm obsessing over chevron lately! I have been eying knobs at Anthro because I would really like to makeover my current dressers and the paint is perfect for that too :) It would be just the motivation I would need to get going on the project!

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  2. YOWZA - awesome giveaway. I can imagine myself using any and all of the products you're giving away - I SO, SO love your style!!! Thanks for the chance. Like Jilly...I never win, but there's always a first time!

    Joanne
    craftyhodges@gmail.com

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  3. Great Giveaways!! Would love the chance to win and get inspired with the new products! Thanks ladies!

    Baby it's cold here in Fargo, ND:)

    Shannon O
    shannonolson@cableone.net

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  4. Wow, what a giveaway! I have tried the decoart paint in the past, and you are right, they are a dream to work with.

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  5. You girls do have good taste! and I'd love to win those great products! Sign me up!

    --Katie
    www.blah2beautiful.blogspot.com
    Creatively Living Outside the Box

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  6. I already followed via Google Reader, and am now following via GFC

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  7. I really need to win! Seriously, Im desperate. Im living in a rental and it looks unfortunate. I love looking at your blog and dreaming of a day free of student loans where I can decorate my house as I'd like.

    lorimiller04@gmail.com

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  8. And I subscribed!

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  9. I believe the chevron scarf is screaming to be around NY neck! J dot Frederick at charter dot net

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  10. Everything looks great! Just discovered your blog and love it!!!! Love that blue scarf would look great on me!

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  11. This is such a great giveaway. You can get warm and snuggly with the scarf and then diy and shop! Love it!

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  12. Jilly and Mia, as a loyal follower of all things J & M, I'd like to win cause I wanna be like you...here in Minnesota-I dream of being your friend. xoxo : )

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  13. Cute giveaway! I'll take all four!

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  14. Would LOVE to win! I've never thought of using the DecoArt stuff on furniture. Now I have to try! Oh, and the $50 at Anthro won't be hard to spend :)

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  15. You girls are my morning inspiration to look at my house through different eyes. Excited for whomever wins the giveaway! What a great treat for Christmas! Wishing everyone a hopeful and happy New Year ahead, full of really fun projects! Robin @ coppercloudranch@cox.net

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  16. Who couldn't use a scarf, antro card, paint & a pennant! Perfect combination of greatness!!
    shelbymaui(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  17. Um, duh, I'd love to win because that's some amazing junk that I totally need!

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  18. Congrats girls on all your success! Great giveaway! I love Deco Art Metallic Finishes. I've used them quite a bit. And who DOESN'T love Anthro?!?! Merry Christmas and continued success in the New Year!

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  19. I also follow your blog. Too much cuteness.

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  20. Wow that turned out so amazing! I'd love to be able to do that to our bedside tables, I've been trying to decide how best to spruce them up!

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  21. That paint is calling my name. I have a long bench that the television sits on that needs a makeover real bad.

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  22. I was just looking at a tutorial to make zinc looking furniture, using that exact paint! That's what I'm most excited about. I have some side tables that are literally crying for a Rest Hardware style makeover!

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  23. I subscribed. Thanks so much for offering such a great giveaway!!!
    {I have one running for Cutting Edge Stencils right now- if you're interested.}
    Becca

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  24. I want to win because I love all of it!

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  25. As much as I'd love to say I want to win for the Anthro gift card, the truth is that I love the Merry Christmas banner and have been too lazy to make one of my own!

    Rachel
    xoxo

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  26. And I'm already a follower ;) Thanks girls!

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  27. How fun! Would love to win your favorite things!

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  29. I already subscribe to your blog...and love it!

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  30. Tried to follow...but it says its unable to process my request?

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  31. I am a follower of your blog. Love it!
    thebelchamber4@gmail.com

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  32. I subscribe to GWGT. Thanks,
    thebelchamber4@gmail.com

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  33. I subscribe to GWGT. Thanks,
    thebelchamber4@gmail.com

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  34. I would love to win that scarf for myself and would get something form Anthro for my amazing daughter! Thanks.
    thebelchamber4@gmail.com

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  35. Such a great giveaway!! I've got my eye on that anthropologie gift card :)

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  36. You guys are so creative and talented! Of course I would love to win anything you make!!

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  37. I subscribed but it wouldn't let me follow

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  38. Why do I want to win? Its Christmastime! I'd love to share my winnings with my daughters!

    Thanks for the giveaway!

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  39. I have a mantel that is screaming for the Christmas banner!

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  40. Obviously I'm a follower of your blog.... who isn't????

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  41. That is a very fun giveaway collection! The paints are calling my name. :)

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  42. Woo hoo! Just started reading a few weeks ago - already love you gals!

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  43. I would love to win because it's always fun to get a little pick me up and feel extra special =)

    joellenzafacon at gmail dot com

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  44. I follow your blog...

    joellenzafacon at gmail dot com

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  45. Who wouldn't want to win this giveaway? I mean-it's amazing! I'd especially love to win the Deco-Art. I've never used it before and I'm really excited to try it out!

    Kari
    Newlyweds on a Budget
    www.morganandkari.com

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  46. I follow your blog :)

    Kari
    Newlyweds on a Budget
    www.morganandkari.com

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  47. Who doesn't like a givaway? I would love to have some new fun paint to experiment with!

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  48. It appears that I have blog-stalked you long enough. Here come I out of the proverbial blog-stalking closet to say how much I LOVE your blog and would LOVE to win - if not for the sake of the items themselves but for the sake of pretending we are BFF's. I just think you guys are a stinking pile of fun and would love to hang out!

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  49. I have no clue why I haven't subscribed before, but I am your newest subscriber! (Note to self: subscribing = less time blog-stalking and negelcting children. Super.)

    Brittny

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  50. I would LOVE LOVE to win this giveaway! I am a newlywed and we have a lot of hand-me-down furniture that I am going to refinish this next summer. Thank you for all the inspiration that I will ever need!!

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  51. I am your newest subscriber! So excited to get emails every time there is a new post....even tho I check EVERY DAY!!

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  52. Oh, I would just LOVE that Anthro GC! Thanks for the awesome giveaway!

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  53. I'm a happy follower ;)
    polkadotsandpuppies@gmail.com

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  54. I want to recreate the paint on my kitchen chairs

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  55. Love the zinc look! The giveway looks fabulous!

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  56. I NEED to win for 2 reasons.....okay 3. #1 I'm the poor wife of a student who loves to decorate, but a little low on the funds. #2 I am in LOVE with scarves right now, and that chevron one is calling my name! #3 I secretly (well not anymore) daydream about being your 3rd musketeer and winning your givaway would be the best Christmas present ever!!!! Love you guys!

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  57. I already follow you guys!!!! :) Oh and my e-mail is dahlface7@gmail.com

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  58. Mia and Jilly, I really want to win. Who else could still do the LOBO fight song with you MISS Jill! Also Mia, I am also a lover of the good ole' Flake rodeo. Best of all I am true follower of your incredible blog!:) love you, Lilli Hiatt

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  59. I love free stuff!! I love GOOD free stuff even more!!

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  60. I would love to win any of the items. Its time for me to girlify myself with that scarf, domesticate myself with the paints, and look like an experienced crafter with the pennant! Thanks for your blog. It has been an inspiration!

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  61. I would love to win these items!

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  62. I would love to win this giveaway because...I love everything you are giving away AND because I never win!

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  63. Would love any of the above! Great giveaway

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  64. I love that scarf! Thanks!
    janhander at yahoo dot com

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  65. I need to win this giveaway because I my husband is in law school and we have 5 kids with no income so that means no Christmas presents for me this year:) And of course because I love all that your giving away!!

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  66. I neglected to say that I am a follower...of many things, but in particular, your blog!

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  67. I would love any of these items, especially the paint (I have a book shelf waiting for some love).

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  68. i'd love to have yet another excuse to shop at anthro :) and the scarf would keep me warm up here in flagstaff! thanks for the opportunity to win!

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  69. I am a thriftstore shopper and would use these lovelies to transform my treasures into beauties!!
    Thanks
    Evelyn P..
    epintor@cox.net

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  70. I am a follower!! happily
    Evelyn P...
    epintor@cox.net

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  71. I would love to win this giveaway cause my hubby and I are trying really hard to pay off debt and thus not getting each other gifts this year. :(!

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  72. I would absolutely love to win! A new scarf for my Christmas Utah trip, a gift card for that skirt I've been eyeing for the past month! And who doesn't love a new set of paint colors!

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  73. Why wouldn't I love to win?!
    Amy

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  74. I'm loving all of the stuff! I want to win because I love presents!!!

    Tara
    tarakaym@yahoo.com

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  75. I'll be heading to snowflake this saturday for a much needed getaway. and that scarf would be decorative and functional on myself. I am also aspiring to have a beautiful home and I have some pieces that need some work and would look great in my home. We are also hosting christmas dinner at my house this year and that banner would offer just the right touch. MErry Christmas Ladies!! Thanks for the weekly work you do! Love, Aubray Belnap aebelnap@gmail.com

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  76. Oh Ladies! YOu are appreciated, thank you for this opportunity to win the giveaway! I hope you enjoy all the festivities! Merry Christmas! Love, Aubray Belnap

    p.s. I clicked on the "Follow" button and it took me to a sight that was non functional. Just to let you know:)

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  77. So I tried to 'follow' again, but it was a no go. But I have followed you before and always will :) Thanks again Ladies! Aubray Belnap aebelnap@gmail.com

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  78. I would love to win because that scarf is to die for;) Thanks, love your blog! sharlieks@gmail.com

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  79. LOVE this givaway! Thank you ladies :) looking forward to tuesday.....
    christiangal9@yahoo.com

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  80. I'm already a follower on bloglovin'!
    christiangal9@yahoo.com

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  81. I'm a subscriber too!
    christiangal9@yahoo.com

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  82. I would love to win just to copy the Christmas Card pic! I just love that banner! And I would never not want an anthro card! aea724@hotmail

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  83. Ima follower and Id LOVE to win because A) those are awesome and fab prizes and I could use every single one on my projects and B) I never win anything..LOL

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  84. Im in following on Facebook too!!!
    Ramblingophelia@gmail.com

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  85. Yes, I would love to win - love to do crafty things and they would be handy!! E-mail: york_gl@ascog.org

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  86. Just found your blog! Can't wait to explore

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  87. What an awesome giveaway! Love the scarf, pennant and paints and I love to browse Anthro- so winnint would really make me happy.

    lindsfitch at hotmail dot com

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  88. I am a follower. :)

    lindsfitch at hotmail dot com

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  89. I subscribe through reader. Love your blog!

    lindsfitch at hotmail dot com

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  90. I'd love to win! That anthro gift card would be awesome!

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  91. I would love to win any of the giveaways, but especially the pennant. So cute!

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  92. Oh my gosh, I would LOVE to win your amazing give-away!! I just celebrated my birthday... and this would be the perfect birthday gift to ME!!

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  93. What a fabulous giveaway, you generous girls! Thanks for the opportunity. I'd love to win because winning wonderful things is fun but I'm excited for the lucky recipient regardless!

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  94. What a fabulous giveaway! I would love to win because I have NEVER made a purchase at Anthro, ever! And, it's not because I don't like their stuff. :)

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  95. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE, your blog and love this give-a-way!! Hope I win!

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  96. Well...there are a million reasons why I love this giveaway but the main one is I LOVE EVERYTHING YOU GUYS DO:) I've been a follower/subscriber/pinterester for a while thanks to my bestie. And I NEED that paint. I had bought a dresser from a boutique and have been trying to replicate the silver finish on a desk I bought from CL, so this would be perfect;) chogan1@kc.rr.com

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  97. Holy smokes-free paint, free scarf and a gift card to one of my favorite stores! That would make this tired mom of 5 happy. Shelley. mcgrath9355@sbcglobal.net

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  98. WOW what a great giveaway. I would love to win and try some of that amazing paint. I am starting to add it silver and greys into my all white theme and this would be perfect...Thanks, Stanna

    shabbyloft@aol.com

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  99. I am a follower, Stanna

    shabbyloft@aol.com

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  100. I am a subscriber too.....Stanna

    shabbyloft@aol.com

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  101. Why I'd like to win?... It would be a fun surprise to win and what happy mail it would be as well. Thank you for the chance

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  102. Also a subscriber - happy holidays to all.

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  103. Please enter me - awesome giveaway I would love to try those paints!

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  104. Wow, what a great giveaway! I just found you through Miss Mustard Seed, I love your blog!!

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