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Thursday, December 12, 2013

The Barn Room Rug


Since it tis the season for giving I have put together a month of giveaways for YOU as a 
thank you for following and reading the blog.  It's my small way to say "thank you" and to let you know how much I appreciate your continued interest and support, and how grateful I am to those who take the time to leave comments.  
It means so much to me to have you here.


 Ever since showing you the barn room  I've received a lot of interest in the rug.  I love this rug.  I purchased it from Home Decorators Collection.
Not only does the natural jute braided weave provide a wonderful texture to the large space, it is also a very thick rug which adds to the visual appeal.  I have described it to some who have asked as a "destination" rug- meaning because this particular rug is so thick (it is approximately 1/2" compared to the 1/4" of most seagrass/flatweave rugs) I wouldn't place it in a high traffic location where you are constantly stepping on to, and over it; but as a destination rug where you walk on it -it is wonderful. It is surprisingly soft underfoot.  At 13 x15' the size of the rug is perfect for the room.  It is difficult to find a rug that large at a good price point, so I was really happy when I found the rug at Home Decorators Collection (HERE.)  
They have a great selection of all types of rugs at great prices not to mention a whole website of other home decor items!




Home Decorators Collection has generously offered to giveaway a $150 gift card to one of my readers!!

To enter the giveaway simple visit Home Decorators Collection and find something you might chose if you won the gift card, then come back and leave a comment saying which item that is.  If you are commenting as anonymous please remember to leave your email address as you can't win if I don't have an email for you.  The giveaway is open to U.S. only (sorry to all others) and will run for three days, closing Sunday, December 15th at 6 p.m. EST.  The winner will be contacted via email.
There are so many wonderful decor items on the website  to look at (remember to check out all the rugs), don't forget to come back and enter the contest after looking! :)
Good luck!

The giveaway is now closed.


The contest ended with 325 comments.  3 of those comments were replies to the original comment, which count as one, so that left a total number of true entries at 322.  A random number generator chose the following entry.  Congratulations Cheryl!!





325 comments:

  1. I really love their fireplace accessories, especially their mantles!

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  2. I would love to use the prize to help pay for a jute rug or the Taza rug in yellow.

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  3. I need a new rug for my guest room, like the Cove Area rug. Thanks for offering such a generous giveaway.

    Kristi

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  4. I could sure use some new lamps...thought I might start out with the Audrey Table Lamp! ;)

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  5. Too many things to choose from ....although my wish list might start with an outdoor rug! tdaniel2@aol.com

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  6. My goodness, you have a big following! I absolutely love your home, thank you for giving us all access to it. We are finishing our basement, turning it into a Mother-In-Law apartment, and I would love to put an Annandale Jute Area Rug in the dining area.

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  7. I Love so much from this site! I love the custom Blakely Upholstered Headboard, the Greco Area Rug, and the Markham sofa! I'd probably need to win a few gift cards to get it all! :) Thanks for the chance to win!

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  8. I love the Mansard stools--I could use two!

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  9. After you pick me as the winner (hint, hint!) I'd use my gift card toward some pieces from the Martha Stewart Craft Space collection to outfit my home office storage space...

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  10. Your barn is so cozy! I moved in 2 months ago and took up all the 40 year old carpet with horse hair padding (bleck!) and definitely need more rugs. Kirstin krkay3@yahoo.com

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  11. I like the Zoey armchair and ottoman.I need a comfy reading chair in the family room and that looks like a good contender. Christine cmcamacho50@hotmail.com

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  12. I've browsed their collection in the past and love the variety they offer. I would choose the Marais Armchair to go with a table in our bedroom.
    Thanks for the giveaway!

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  13. So excited to see that they ship to Canada!! So if/when I win, it's the custom tablecloth in "driftwood". I've been looking for the perfect tablecloth for my dining room.
    Thanks for hosting this giveaway.
    Love the rug!!

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  14. I think I would chose the gray study artwork. Thanks for doing this, and love the barn room....actually I love your whole house. I fantasize about having coffee at your kitchen table on a snowy winter morning with a lovely fire in the hearth. I'm available any time during the month of February. :-)

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  15. GRC.Ltd.design@gmail.comDecember 13, 2013 at 7:20 AM

    I did not know about this site--thanks! I am in love with the sunflower mirror--thanks for telling us about this great resource!

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  16. I would enjoy the Amherst sisal rug in earthen 7x9 or the Premium jute 7x9....decisions, decisions!

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  17. i'm in need of a round rug for my kitchen and so many to choose from! love Home Decorators!

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  18. Oh, this is tough! Top priority would probably be your rug for our dining room. The 13x15 would just fill it. But there is a mirror that I want for a bedroom too....

    Thanks! Landgallard at yahoo dot com

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  19. Just stunning....love the warmth of the room!

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  20. I've been looking for some new living room chairs...and all of theirs are lovely. :) I like the Voltaire one....so pretty! Love Home Decorator's Collection!

    gailcaroline@gmail.com

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  21. I like the Martha Stewart Living 9-Cube Organizer
    kellywcu8888ATgmailDOTcom

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  22. Hi, I've been looking for a nice mirror, and luckily I found one on the site. I love it, It's called The Corbett Mirror, not only is it lovely , It shares a name with me.

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  23. I would love the aqua Espana rug for my outdoor dining area -but there is so much good stuff!

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  24. Beautiful! Hard to choose without careful thinking...but the art glass and the pillows would be my choice.

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  25. I love the Habersham glider chairs...we need to replace our OLD white wing backs, but I keep gravitating towards WHITE chairs again....really, I need to change it up! Love this site for years now...thanks for the fun give away!!! Rosie

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  26. I would use the gift certificate for a new ottoman. I was foolish to let my new kittens scratch on my current ottoman when I first got them. One of them has learned to scratch on the cat tree but one still prefers the ottoman! ksandjb@comcast.net

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  27. Anything from the Martha Stewart Craft storage line :) P.S. Love your blog!

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  28. What a wonderful giveaway! I'm eyeing up the Custom skirted dining chairs for my dining room.

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  29. Harmony rug II is my favorite
    rivervujc@gmail.com

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  30. Seascape Seagrass rug for my den :)

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  31. What a beautiful room; it's so warm and cozy!
    What a wonderful giveaway, I would pick the bozema mirror.
    Merry Christmas!
    Jodi

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  32. Lots of fun things! I wouldn't be able to choose. But, I guess imitation is the sincerest form of flattery? I'd choose the rug. I love this blog so much, and look forward to photos and ideas.
    Fondly
    Cassandra

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  33. Beautiful site... I would like the cahaya tray, or any of the candle holders, the wall mirrors were nice and of course the rugs were so beautiful. I think I liked the jute similar to yours. Thanks for a chance to win.
    karenhenneke@ymail.com

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  34. Love the Pierre area rug. Have new hardwoods in my den area and NOT happy with the cheap-o I currently have in there. rsharritt@att.net

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  35. Thank you, Joan! I have my eye on the Annandale Jute rug for my dining room.

    kimmyzpd@yahoo.com

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  36. Oh my - there are sooooo many things! I would love to have the courage to purchase something bold and striking - like the Euphoria area rug! Email: lisa.sipe@hennepin.us

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  37. I love your barn room!!!!
    Thank you so much for having this drawing and I would love to have the Sheffield Demilune Buffet!!
    Merry Christmas to you and I hope Santa brings Ella a big bag of bones!!!
    Blessings,
    J

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  38. I like the ladder bookcases.

    tracy.lillie@nmfinc.com

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  39. I like the Aristocrat wool rug. It's just what I need for our family room. Thank you for the giveaway!

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  40. This would be awesome!
    sassafrassorders@gmail.com

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  41. Thanks for the give away! I would buy the mercury glass table lamp.

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  42. That's a fun store! I really think the Walter wooden keys would be a cute decor item for my wall.

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  43. Oh I LOVE Home Decorators (we purchased some furniture from them) and every time I look @ the website I find something we need! I'm lusting over all the rugs - we're looking for a large, ivory or gray for our living room at the moment.

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  44. What a FABULOUS give-away! I love Home Decorators Collection and have been trading with them for years. It is hard for me to name one item as there are actually two items I like. The first one is the Pastry Chef Pig with Chalkboard for my kitchen. I purchased one identical to this one years ago but it was made from plaster and was a lovely terracotta color...so heavy and I paid a fortune in shipping charges alone. It survived and was lovingly cared for until recently when he was sadly broken. Breakage would not be a problem with this one! There are several Pig Chefs out there but I really like this one! By the way, this particular pig is an exact replica of a much larger one in the White House kitchen!

    The second item I like is the Finneman Dog Statue. I am a lover of dogs and the theme of my den is dogs. Finneman would like mighty handsome sitting on the hearth!

    irish10@roadrunner.com

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  45. I would love to have a rug just like yours.

    Trina (Catherine) at A Country Farmhouse has a great posting comparing natural fiber rugs.
    http://acountryfarmhouse.blogspot.com/2013/11/natural-fiber-rugs.html

    I love your barn room -- especially at Christmas! Just makes me want to snuggle down in front of the fire til April!

    catherine@woodcocknest.com

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  46. We're going to move into a house in just under two months. The flooring will all be tiled, so we will definitely need a rug in the master bedroom. I would get the silver Tilli rug. Its gorgeous!

    Thuy.Phelps@us.army.mil

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  47. Have been wanting the Acacia Wood Adirondack Chair for our front porch.

    karlaeisenach@yahoo.com

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  48. Love it!! I would order the Premium Jute Braided Rug as well, I need this in our living room. Thanks!

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  49. Oh my goodness so hard to choose; could go in so many different directions! Maybe the square Bristol beige rug for my living room.

    Allison at billandallisonhale@charter.net

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  50. The Ava Flush Mount Ceiling Lighting Fixture...or maybe the Spadola mirror. Hard to choose.

    I'm originally from NH, but have been transplanted to CA. It's great to come to your blog for little views of home...but without the freezing temperatures.

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  51. The barn room looks lovely! I would love the "Ultimate Shag Rug" in oatmeal for my craft room :)

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  52. I would choose the Mayfair slipcovered sofa with chaise for my living room. It would be perfect!

    I have been following your blog for several months since happening upon it and it (and you) are wonderful!

    rach.811@gmail.com

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  53. Ever since I saw your rug, I've coveted it so, without question, that is my selection! It would be perfect in our guestroom with the soft texture providing the cozy texture that our guests would love. In fact, it may be so perfect that I'd use it in our bedroom instead! nancy-home@sbcglobal.net I'll keep my fingers crossed for this perfect Christmas gift for ME!

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  54. Oh I would use the gift card for three runner rugs in dark leopard! Michelle, hollands4him@yahoo.com

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  55. so many beautiful things to pick from. I think I would have to go with the hayes arch mirror. Great giveaway!

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  56. I get in trouble for spending too much time on the computer...I am always reading and re-reading your posts and drooling over the pictures!! Thanks for sharing your amazing talent! I hope I'm the lucky winner...I'd like the sole mirror.

    Merry Christmas!
    mia3129mfm@yahoo.com

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  57. Especially love your Barn Room! Heavenly!

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  58. So many pretties to choose from.. There is absolutely no way to just pick one! I would love to add the Harrington clock to my "clock wall" gallery and also love the sunburst mirror set! And of course, your rug, is ah-mazing!

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  59. I need a new light for over my kitchen sink. The Capri 1-Light Pendant should work nicely.

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  60. Wow! I love so many of their items. Mirrors and even holiday decor would be nice. I do love that rug!

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  61. For our son's room I would love an 8 x 10 of the jute rug you have or the Diamond Jute style. Thanks so much for doing a give-a-way!
    deregt@comcast.net

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  62. I would buy the jute rug! Joyce
    aliugadrat@gmail.com

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  63. Hi Joan, I rather like the Premium Jute Braided Area Rug, item # 71885. It would be great in my family room!

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  64. 2 Grace baby blankets for our "Surprise grand Twins" !

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  65. Home Decorators Towels. A toss up between the colors "watery" and "buttercream." My husband and I have been married 32 years, and we desperately need some new towels. Why is that the last thing I buy? Gut if I got this, I would definitely buy all new towels.

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  66. Because you can never have too many lamps I would choose the Paris Ceramic Lamp.
    Lruzicka@charter.net

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  67. Pretty rug, but don't have room for it, hope someone who really needs it gets it. I love seeing the Barn room decorated for Christmas, and the snow outside! Merry Christmas!!!

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  68. The rug Constitine in rust, runner size please. Beautiful.

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  69. Like the simplicity of the Thistle style rug, have the perfect place for this rug.

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  70. Your barn room looks SO cozy and inviting, and yes, I bought that same rug for our home after emailing you about it! Thanks! I love Home Decorators, and would probably buy one of their pretty garden stools to use as a side table.

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  71. I really want a chair in my living room. . .I've been eyeing the Vincent Wingback chair but just can't bring myself to spend the money! The giftcard would pay for almost half! Woohoo!

    cutforacause at gmail dot com

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  72. I would get the Solaris Chandelier!
    Sheaarm211@gmail.com

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  73. Nesting tables or a floor ramp. We are redoing our living room right now.

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  74. Item # 45616 The Old London Area Rug... now that I am alone in this house, I find myself needing more warmth and color in the rooms. I was going to go shopping with my husband for these things but now, with him gone, I know I need a rug but haven't the heart to go shopping for one.
    That rug would fit perfectly, right where I am sitting now. I like this Home Decor website btw :)

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  75. I have been in the market for a rug for some time, so I was thrilled to see all the options on their website! I would probably get one just like yours - I love it!

    Sally
    smpetermann@charter.net

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  76. I would use a gift certificate towards a rug for my children's new house.

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  77. Nest Side Table tt-harrington@comcast.net

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  78. I would really love the Aldridge dining table ! Then I could go back and get some tufted dining chairs that look so comfy!! And then a beautiful rug! Also a centerpiece for the table, wait...did you say we could get anything we wanted??

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  79. Ooooh your barn room is gorgeous decked out for the merriment! What a nice giveaway! I would go for the antiqued sunburst mirror....should I be so lucky!

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  80. Love your blog!
    I would get the wooden clock that's been in my shopping cart at Home Decorator's for the past 2 months! I've been coveting it for so long and was hoping Santa would bring it.
    Lisa
    lmd824@yahoo.com

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  81. I would get the Harrison Window Mirror
    Sweetiedarlling@gmail.com

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  82. I would choose the Cape Towm area rug without a doubt!

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  83. Another great give away! I just wasted two hours browsing all the wonderful items! I might choose the Veranda Trellis rug for my sun room.

    Thanks,
    Kristen W. kswoot44@aol.com

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  84. The Botany Area Rug II in yellow would be great in my 60s basement rec room. nancyjmoore@comcast.net

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  85. I would love a new light for our entry way and fell in lve with The Serenity flush mount light fixture.

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  86. Not being lazy, I honestly would pick the exact same jute rug as you have!
    Michele
    mcfrick@mac.com

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  87. They have some really lovely things, but their embroidered sheet set sounds so comfy and a new set of sheets always feels so good. Great giveaway.

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  88. The barn room looks so cozy with the fire burning and the snow outside. Beautiful!

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  89. They have some chairs in their new "kids" catalog that I LOVE. Great light fixtures, and a sunburst mirror that would work great above my bed as well!! I love home decorators, and FYI to anyone who doesn't know... they accept Home Depot gift cards.... which I get from my AmEx credit card rewards.... No tools for me, just pretty things! :)
    jlengelsma@hotmail.com- Lois

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  90. Thank you for thinking of your readers! I would purchase the Sausalito Kitchen Work Station.

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  91. I think I would buy the exact same rug-- only smaller, as our den is much "cozier" than your gorg barn room! I love the look, feel and durability of a jute rug. Wish I could trade our 37 and pouring rain for a few hours in your beautiful New England winter!

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  92. I would use it toward the Custom Chaucer Upholstered Lounge for my bedroom. I have been searching high and low for one like that! Thanks so much.

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  93. I've been eyeing the Aldridge extendable dining table for a while now. Gift card sure would help! Also loving the rug you have, may work perfectly in y dining room. Ncj14863@yahoo.com

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  94. Would loves jute rug similar to yours!
    Amywpracht@yahoo.com

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  95. Love, love the Fairfax 1 rug! Thanks...apmayaug@sbcglobal.net

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  96. Please pick me!! Oh and Merry Christmas to you, Dan, & Ella!

    Lisa

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  97. Definitely that rug. I loved it from when you first posted the barn room.

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  98. I love their rugs and have only recently discovered them for some surprisingly stylish and affordable options! I am DYING for seagrass rugs in each room, I need several sizes so that is what I would be wishing for (crossing fingers Santa!) email is: shopsinla@sbcglobal.net

    Happy Holidays!

    Best,
    Sheila Irwin

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  99. Love this rug! And Love your blog! Thanks! mertzhill@hotmail.com

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  100. Hard to choose just one so I will choose a category. Lamps! Found beautiful lamps for my living room. money2711@yahoo.com

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  101. I would love the Solstice Area Rug! Ddebra33 at gmail dot com

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  102. I would definitely buy the Riverside Swing arm floor lamp. I have been looking for a lamp just like this for a while now. It is perfect! I will keep my fingers crossed.

    Katie K

    kmpurnell@gmail.com

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  103. My living room would look awesome with a jute rug!

    Ashleykoenig@ hotmail.com

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  104. I love the Lanterna Table Lamp for my entryway.

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  105. so many items to choose from - so many items needed! We are in the process of rebuilding/remodeling a 1950's home, complete with newspapers and cardboard in the outer walls. Would love some many items but could definitely use a rug to help with these cold Colorado temperatures! This is a beautiful rug and could definitely see it in our house. Premium Jute Braided Area Rug
    Decorate Your Floor with Stylish Natural Fiber Rugs Item # 71885

    Overall Rating(13)

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  106. I love the Chateau Lanterns - gorgeous!!!

    sally.puckett@yahoo.com

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  107. There are so many great options! Either The Seascape Seagrass Area Rug or the Aldridge Round Dining Table, or your Annandale jute area rug!
    Thanks! mckenney.pamela at gmail.com

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  108. I've had my eye on the spiral boxwood topiary.
    bthompson617@yahoo.com

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  109. Joan, The barn room is beautiful and especially with the fire going and snow outside. Thanks for a great giveaway and I would choose the Elaine Accent Chair. Happy Holidays!
    xx,
    Sherry

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  110. The jute rug like yours. dugan_ritz@hotmail.com

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  111. Hello Joan, Another great give away, what a treat. I love Seagrass Rugs and would choose the Seascape Seagrass Area Rug. Wishing you all a happy holiday season.

    Z Baker nvstyg@yahoo.com

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  112. Joan, thank you for sharing your beautiful home with us! I feel right at home!!
    I would love to use the Emeline Pendants in my kitchen!
    Thanks & Merry Christmas to you, Dan & Bella!
    Dena

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  113. I love the Cheshire rug!!! Have a wonderful holiday!!! eetrainor@hotmail.com

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  114. I would love a rug for my soon to be completed art studio...
    Really enjoy reading your blog! HaPpY Holidays!

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  115. I have been searching for counter stools for my kitchen. I would use the gift card to purchase several of the saddle seat counter stools. Hope I win!

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  116. I need pendant lights for my kitchen :) thank you, great give away !!
    Kathy
    Jokaj@comcast.net

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  117. Wow! So glad to find this site! We finished the attic of our 1921 home into a playroom, guest bedroom and kitchenette area for our children when they were in grade school. Now that we just became empty nesters we needed to grow the space up for our now college age children and their guests. Primary colors are being replaced with white and the denim is staying so the Freeport Sisal Area Rug in Denim/Honey is on my MUST HAVE list!!!!!! Thanks for introducing me to this site! leighannandjohnnyray@glasgow-ky.com

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  118. I just refinished an old oak hutch, and am looking for a mirror to go over it. I would buy the Paza oval mirror with the bird accents--how fun!
    raoleson@sbcglobal.net

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  119. The Portman Table Lamp is very nice.

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  120. I think I would choose the Fairfax Rug.

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  121. I LOVE their new kids line. I would purchase a custom upholstered headboard for my daughter's room. emacicek@gmail.com

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  122. if i were to win the $$$, i would get the "comment" table lamp! yep, that's what i would get!! and it would be "Merry Christmas" to me.
    crazystar@sbcglobal.net

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  123. I love this mirror:
    http://www.homedecorators.com/P/Arcadia_Mirror/250/
    alaine74014 at gmail dot com

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