Fall Centerpiece

So many of you have posted such beautiful photos of how you're decorating for Fall in your homes, that I was inpsired to go outside and clip some of these branches covered in the cutest little orange berries:



Then I went to "Wally-World" and bought some of these itty bitty limes:



I grabbed a glass pitcher, a white plate and a rattan charger, that all came from Pier One, and came up with this:





It's Fall, "Layla-Style". :-)

Not bad for only $3.28 (the price of the limes) huh?

MAGAZINE SUBSCRIPTION GIVEAWAY!

Before you read this....scroll down! I've added more BLOG SALE ITEMS for sale!

I tried to think of something I would love to win.
My mind went right to shelter magazines, as it often does.
I have millions of them.
You think I'm kidding, don't you.
I'm not. I've got 24 magazine organizers, all lined up on a book shelf in my office. They are completely full. They're all separated by Magazine name. Country Living, Cottage Living, Coastal Living, Better Homes and Gardens, Home Companion, Pottery Barn Magazine, Creative Home, Traditional Home, Renovation Style, Kitchen and Baths, Home. The list goes on and on.
I also have about 75 magazines stacked up on the floor, waiting for some more new magazine organizers to call home.
When I'm waiting in line at the grocery store, I can actually hear shelter mags calling my name. I feel like their covers are actually SMILING at me sometimes. I always reach for one a little further back in the stack though. I want to find one that hasn't been opened, so that I can feel like it was printed just for me.
There's nothing like the aroma of a freshly printed shelter mag. Mmmmmm! :-)

Okay, I'll stop now.

Since magazines make me so happy, and all of you that visit my blog make me so happy- I've decided to have a little giveaway to say thanks!
The winner of this giveaway will choose which one of the shelter magazines pictured above they would like to receive a one-year subscription to.

Here's how this contest will work:

Leave me a comment describing what you would do if you could live anywhere in the world, and do what you would love to do most for a living. Describe the type of house you would live in, the types of foods you would cook or eat. Tell me about your dream surroundings. What colors do you see, what aromas do you smell? Would you have a car? Or would you walk or ride bike everywhere? What would you do for fun there? Let your imagination go wild!

It can be short and sweet, or as long as a novel. I'm just curious to see what and where you choose! :-)

The contest will be open to submissions until Wednesday, September 17th.
I will videotape my dog Max choosing the winning name on Thursday, the 18th, and post the video here on my blog that day for you all to see!
:-)

Good Luck!

(This post was inspired by my Mother...I will see if I can get her to leave a comment with her "dream story" too) :-)

If you have a second, pop over to HGTV.com and rate my audition video! I'm desperately seeking 5-star ratings!
(PS...you can vote more than once sometimes)
CLICK HERE!
Thank you, thank you! :-)

Arte Y Pico Award!

I received the coveted "Arte Y Pico" award from Jennifer at the Old Painted Cottage!
I did some research on this nifty little award, and apparently the meaning of the expression "Arte Y Pico" goes (roughly) something like this:
"Wow. The Best Art. Over the top."

I can dig that. :-)


There are 5 rules for this award:

1. Choose 5 blogs you consider deserving of this award for their creativity, design, interesting material, and contribution to the blogging community regardless of the language.

2. Each award should have the name of the author and a link to his/her blog to be visited by everyone.

3. Each award winner should show the award and put the name and link to the blog that presented him/her with the award.

4. The award winner and the one who has given the award should show the Arte Y Pico blog so everyone will know the origin of this award.

5. Show these rules.

And the award goes to.....

1. Kara at Inspiredkara.blogspot.com
2. Jermonne and Joe at Barnhousebh.blogspot.com
3. Rhoda at Southernhospitality-rhoda.blogspot.com
4. Kari at Reeseandmarie.blogspot.com
5. Lisa at smallplacestyle.blogspot.com

Visit their blogs if you haven't....you will see why I think they're so deserving of the "Wow-Best-Art-Ever-Over-The-Top" Award.
:-)

Stay tuned for tomorrows post: A GIVEAWAY!!!

Layla



If you have a second, pop over to HGTV.com and rate my audition video! I'm desperately seeking 5-star ratings!
(PS...you can vote more than once sometimes)
CLICK HERE!
Thank you, thank you! :-)

Let the Shopping Begin!

Here are the Items that are still for sale!

Item 2. Red Seat Cushions = $18.00

Set of six. Perfect condition. Each measures 16" wide at the front, by 15" deep.


















Item 11. Blue Plastic Trays = $3.00 for both

Each tray measures 20.5" x 13.5". May have some teeny tiny scratches on them, that are barely noticeable.

















Item 15. Wire Teacup Planter = $15.00

It's filled with OLD moss right now, but the skies the limit with this baby!
Cup measures 10" tall by 13" wide. Saucer is 16" in diameter.


















Item 23. Black Microsuede Curtains = $10.00 (for two panels)
I also purchased these at Walmart, if you would like to check them out in person before you commit.


























Item 32. Michaels Art Book = $8.00

528 pages of Arts and Crafts! Retails for $24.95.


















Item 33. One-Dish Meals Cookbook = $5.00

Like New! Retails for $14.95




















Item 34. Betty Crocker Cookbook = $10.00
Like New! Retails for $29.95.



















And that's it for now!
I actually came across quite a few other things I'd like to list for sale, so I will be adding more items...make sure to check back every morning throughout this entire week!

Questions? Email me at LaylaPalmer@aol.com.

Just leave me a comment stating which item number(s) you would like to buy so everyone can see when an item is "off the market".
:-)
Then email me your mailing address and which item numbers you're going to purchase.
I'll figure out shipping after that. (I will charge whatever the Post Office charges me to mail it Priority, or however you'd like it shipped)

* Read through all the comments to make sure the Item number you're interested in hasn't already been purchased!

Thanks ya'll!
Layla

And if you have a second, pop over to HGTV.com and rate my audition video! I'm desperately seeking 5-star ratings!
(PS...you can vote more than once sometimes)
CLICK HERE!
Thank you, thank you! :-)

Blog Sale!

In an effort to save up some pennies to continue the transformation of my Pantry, I've decided to have a "Blog Sale"! I'm doing it, first come first serve style. I will post everything tomorrow, and if you see something you'd like to purchase- just leave a comment with the item number(s) you're interested in. I'll accept payments through Paypal and by check or money order. My email is LaylaPalmer@aol.com if you have any questions, or would like to pay using Paypal. I have LOTS of "home stuff" I can't use anymore, but hopefully someone out there can!
I'll start the sale bright and early at 6:00 a.m.!

Layla :-)