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Outdoor Home Improvement with Flood® and the Take it Easy Sweepstakes

June 15, 2012 1 Comment

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Are you planning any home improvement projects? Tidying up outdoor space for some fun in the sun? As you get to work on your outdoor home improvement projects over summer, get the best quality possible by using great products from Flood® Wood Care.  Flood® was founded in 1841 and has earned its reputation as “The Wood Care Specialist.”

They offer superior products to help make your outdoor living space look great and stay looking great.  Their products include exterior wood stains and wood cleaners.  Their products help to to simplify the home improvement process, while offering you high qualifty finishes that will last longer.  And they are made for use all all outdoor wood surfaces including decks, fences, swings, and siding.

We have a back deck at our house. When we first moved in, it was freshly stained and looked fabulous.  I wish I had before and after pictures to share, because it is amazing just how much a good wood staining can breathe new life into your outdoor spaces.  Our staining has faded since, and I’ll definitely use the Flood® Brand when we go to apply a new stain.

Just in time for summer, Flood® is hosting the Take it Easy Sweepstakes.  For this amazing sweepstakes, Flood® Wood Care is giving away not just the supplies for the prep and stain of your deck but also the LABOR for the project!  Just imagine getting your deck stained without spending a dime or lifting a finger.  You just have to “take it easy.”  And that’s all. Apart from the deck staining, the winner will also get $2000 for the Deck Party of his/her dreams!  What fun!

And it’s very easy to enter!  All you have to do is visit the Flood® website and fill out their entry form!  That’s it! Go over and check it out!

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Love Bird Wreath Makeover

June 13, 2012 4 Comments

Today I am finally getting around to sharing the wreath that I have featured in my banner! I found this cute “Lovebird Inn” wreath at the thrift store for $2!  It was a little worn, but all it really needed was some new flowers and it would be perfect for our door.

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Spotlight on The Baker’s Daughter

May 23, 2012 4 Comments

I’m very excited to introduce my newest sponsor to you! I first fell in love with The Baker’s Daughter when I was looking for items to feature on my blog and in Etsy Treasuries.  And I’m very proud to share their shop with you!

The Baker’s Daughter offers beautiful handmade yarn wreaths, wall flowers, and decor for your home.  Their designs are unique and feature some bold, bright colors that you will love, and they have something for every holiday, season, and style you can imagine.

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Filed Under: decorating, Home/Garden, Sponsors, Wreaths

Homeright Deck Washer Review and Giveaway

May 15, 2012 12 Comments

As we get ready to spend time outdoors with friends and family this summer, be it for a special occasion like Father’s Day or  the 4th of July, or just your average weekend barbecue, we first have to face the often painful task of actually getting our yards ready for these events.  And this includes tidying up your deck or porch area.

But the folks at Homeright are making the job a little easier with their new deck washer!

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Filed Under: cleaning, Giveaways, Home/Garden, summer

Miracle-Gro® Expand ‘n Gro™ Concentrated Planting Mix Review & Giveaway

March 16, 2012 27 Comments
This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Scotts® for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.
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We’ve had kind of a strange winter around here, but I think the warm weather might be hear to stay for a while (knock on wood).  And this means it’s going to be time to get out in the yard and do a little a little yard.

I have to admit, my husband does the mowing and most the hard work, but I do help with the flower beds and the general clean up.  And regardless of who’s doing what, I’m always interested in finding products that can make our yard work easier!


As we get ready to tackle the yard this spring and summer, I’m excited to try this new Miracle-Gro®  Expand ‘n Gro™ Concentrated Planting Mix.  Here are some of the benefits you get from it:
• Up to 3X the Flowers and Vegetables!* *versus native soil
• Significantly improves soil for multiple years
• Concentrated planting mix expands up to 3X when water is
added
• Feeds for up to 6 months
• All natural fibers hold up to 50% more water than basic potting
soil

Personally I can think of a few different ways in which I’d like to use this. For one, I’ve got a tree in my backyard that needs to be transplanted, and I think the Expand ‘n Gro would be great  to use for the transplanting process.

Also, I was at the store the other day and saw some buttercups (daffodils) for sale. They are my favorite flower, and it would be so great to have some planted around the house.

Here’a quick video to show you how Expand ‘n Gro works!

Giveaway! One Simply Sweet Home reader will win a sample of  Miracle-Gro® Expand ‘n Gro™ Concentrated Planting Mix.

How to Enter: To enter, please leave a comment on this post.
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Freshen Your Home with New Glade® Expressions™

February 2, 2012 Leave a Comment
This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Triad Retail Media for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

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Having an older home that is completely lived in, the house can’t help but get a little stuffy, especially in winter time, so around this time of year I always look forward to a little spring cleaning. One way we always freshen up our home is with a few air freshener products.
Some products I’m considering are the new Glade® Expressions™ fragrance mist and oil diffusers.
Glade® Expressions™ fragrance mists breathe new life into your home in just a squeeze, with their long lasting, fresh scent.  And their holders are stylish and sleek to blend in with your decor. Once your fragrance is empty, simply purchase a refill bottle and replace. It’s very easy and convenient!

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There’s also a line of new Glade® Expressions™ oil diffuser. I find oil diffusers to be great in small rooms like bathrooms but would also recommend them for your living room and other areas of the house. 
Glade® Expressions™ oil diffusers are designed to fit any decor. They last up to 30 days and do not require electricity, which is great if you’re tired of air fresheners taking up your plugins.  And best of all, they have a no-spill design, so their safe to have around kids and pets.
The new Glade® Expressions™ come in the following scents:
  • Pineapple & Mangosteen
  • Cotton & Italian Mandarin (only available in Fragrance Mist form)
  • Fuji Apple & Cardamom
  • Spice Lavender & Juniper Berry
Don’t these sound lovely?  I think I would like to try the Pineapple & Mangosteen scent first.  I always like something that smells a little tropical.  Which scent would you like to try?

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Save $1.50 on this product at Wal-Mart. Go to new Glade® Expressions™ to get your printable coupon.
And Glade® is so sure you’ll love the product that they are even offering you a satisfaction guarantee. Simply fill out this form and mail the original UPC and purchase receipt within 30 days if you are unsatisfied.
I’m really excited to go and check out these new Glade® Expressions™ products, and I hope you are too!
  Already tried them out? Leave a comment telling us what you think.

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Scentsicles Review

December 4, 2011 Leave a Comment

As you deck the halls this holiday season, how would you like like to add a little old timey Christmas scent? Scentsicles allows you to do just that!

Scentsicle Scented Ornaments are an under-the-radarChristmas secret that instantly bring the joy of Christmas into your home withauthentic seasonal fragrance and keeps it there for the entire Yuletide season.ScentSicles can be hung from treeboughs, tucked into wreaths and garlands, or discreetly hidden throughout thehome to provide the nostalgic scent of fresh-cut Christmas trees or the welcomingaroma of cinnamon. 
I really love the versatility of this product. You can hang them from your tree or tuck them in to other decor.  I added mine to a wreath that’s hanging in my living room.  Not only do they give your room a nice scent, reminiscent of a fresh-cut Christmas tree, but they blend in great with your green garlands, trees, and wreaths! 

Additional ways to use ScentSicles as your secret for a joyful Christmas include:
· Attach a 6 pack as an add-on for those extra special gift recipients
· Hide Scented Ornaments in the hall closet so guests experience a waft of fragrance when you open and close the door
· Give them as a thoughtful and appropriate present to hair stylists, mail carriers, and teachers
· Hide one or two Scentsicles under your car seat for a driving experience that puts you in the holiday spirit
· Bring a little holiday cheer to your workspace. Just place one or two scented ornaments in your office plant
· It also makes a great hostess gift
 

The new Christmas Scents include Fresh-Cut Fir, Fresh-Cut Spruce, Fresh-Cut Pine, and Cinnamon Stick.
ScentSicles are availableseasonally at Walmart, Bed Bath & Beyond, Lowes, Michaels, Cracker Barrel,Office Depot, Frontgate catalogs, AAFES, Meijer, Hallmark and select Home Depotstores nationwide, as well as year round at ScentSicles.comand Amazon.com.  Suggested retail price for a pack of 6 sticks:$6.99.

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Dreaming of a New Living Room

November 23, 2011 2 Comments
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Every year my husband asks me to make a Christmas list for myself so that he’ll know what to get me.  (Isn’t he sweet?)
Each year I put a few small items on the list like books and cds, and then I put a few big items, which I may or may not be able to get.  This year one thing my husband and I would both like to have is new living room furniture.

A couple of months ago we got a new entertainment center, and we were amazed at just how great it looked!  So now the next thing on our list is a new couch and love seat or recliner, and then perhaps a sisal rug.

I want something neutral in color, and it has to be comfortable. Here’s a few that I have in mind:
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I think this one looks very nice and classic.  And tt looks very soft and comfortable.  I also love this amber color, not too light but not too dark either.  And our living room walls are the same color as the ones in the picture, and our hardwood is similar in color as well, so I could easily see this set in our living room. (I also love that rug!)
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This has a nice and simple style that I like.  It’s a little lighter in color than I would probably buy, as our living room is…well, lived in.  But I would love something like this in a different color.
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Here’s another set that’s pretty simple in style.  The color is called pewter.  I like it because it’s a little different than the traditional browns and tans, but it’s still neutral.  And though it’s pictured with a contemporary rug and lamps, I think it would still go with my country style of decor.   It also looks comfortable, and I like the matching throw pillows.
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And this one is walnut in color.  Again, I like the matching throw pillows, and I like the simple style.  It also looks fairly comfortable, but I not sure what I think of the “sleigh” style arms.
So what do you guys think of these selections.  I’d love to hear your ideas!

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Easy Ideas for a Festive Thanksgiving

November 20, 2011 3 Comments

It’s not too late to think about adding a little fall flair to your Thanksgiving table.  Here some easy and inexpensive, last minute ideas.

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Add color and style to your table using a table runner or place mats in red or orange.  Then use faux leaves and berries to create an inviting tablescape.

Create the perfect fall buffet by placing your food trays on top of pumpkins!  Or mix in some smaller pumpkins and gourds in and around your buffet.

Here’s a display that’s easy and very inexpensive. Take bottles or jars, and place the letters “T-H-A-N-K-S” on them.  (You could even recycle some mayonnaise or jelly jars and just shake up a little pain inside to add color.) Then place straw, fall flowers, leaves, corn husks, or anything else you can think of in each one.

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The easiest thing you can do to add color and flair to any table is to add a bouquet of flowers.  Faux will do, but fresh is said to be the way to go if you really want to breathe life into your room.  And the best part is that the local grocer’s and farmer’s markets will have any leftover fall inventory on sale the week of Thanksgiving!
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And you can always count on candles to add color and a hint of warmth of and coziness to any room.

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And how about adding something fun for this kids?  It just takes a few simple ingredients to make this cute turkey that also doubles as a holder for appetizer kabobs!



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Filed Under: decorating, fall, Home/Garden, Thanksgiving

Inspired Bedrooms

August 24, 2011 10 Comments

Following the theme from the past couple of weeks, today I’ve got some inspired bedroom decor to share with you. I found all these on the absolutely fabulous site Pinterest, which is now my go-to site for blogging and other creative inspiration!  
The first picture (above) is actually from anEtsy shop called Atilla Design. I actually found it several weeks ago on Pinterest and was just looking for an excuse to share it, so here it is! lol. Hope you enjoy all my selections!

Love the bright and bold colors of this Modern Bedroom from Craftaholics Anonymous

I found a lot of classical and vintage inspired rooms at Simplified Bee.
A chic, modern bedroom with rich colors from HGTV
Modern bedroom with a touch of classic elegance at Decor Pad
I thought this one had an interesting mix of modern, vintage, and shabby chic stylings.  It’s from House of Turquoise.
And finally here’s a shabby chic beach bedroom from NewPhotosGalleries.

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