Monday, June 13, 2011

June Giveaway and Guest Post

I am so glad to be back! My vacation was a lot of fun, but I really missed working on all my silly little projects and being able to blog about them. I have lots of fun treasures, transformations, DIY projects, and other fun things that I can't wait to share with you all in the days and weeks to come, so be sure to stay tuned.


Today, I am excited to introduce you all to a blog that I stumbled upon one night and instantly loved! Laura from B & B's Nest is the first ever guest blogger here at Nest. Nesting. Nested. and she is hosting the super cute giveaway today!



Hi everyone! I’m Laura from over at B & B’s Nest. When Emily asked me to guest post on her blog, I did a happy dance in front of my computer. I may have even done a back handspring, but regardless, I was excited. Ooh and I'm giving away one of my home accessories to one lucky reader today too. How fun!
So I guess I should start by telling you a little bit about myself. B & B’s Nest was born out of a love for all things vintage and antique, and my passion for interior design. I blog about what I love. Period. What I love most is finding an abandoned vintage treasure and giving it a new life. I have been refinishing and flipping furniture for a long time. And redecorating? Forget it. I change my mind on paint colors as often as Charlie Sheen says "winning". But I had no idea anyone would be interested in what I was doing in our little world. Until I started searching the Internet for inspirational photos of spaces I love. Unbeknownst to me, there are thousands of blogs written by women just like me who have a passion for decorating, DIY projects and crafts. What? Why didn't someone tell me? I would have been doing this a LONG time ago. It just so happens that we’re also in the midst of redoing our kitchen, dining room, living room and office soon-to-be playroom, so now I share all of our disasters and triumphs with you.


Not only that, but I recently came across a gorgeous hutch on a little website called “Craigslist”. Ever heard of it? Yeah, I thought so (*smile*). Anywho, I sent the seller an email asking if they were firm on their price and it sparked an exchange of emails that eventually led to B & B’s Nest taking part in its first ever professional sale. You can read more about the announcement of our participation in the sale here and how it all turned out here. It was an incredible experience and I wouldn't trade all of the blood, sweat, tears and countless hours that went into it for the world! I even reupholstered a chair for the very first time. Front, back and the seat! See:








Yeah. I did. And you could do it too! I even opened an Etsy shop and put B & B's Nest on Facebook and I've only been online since March 23rd!

My point in telling you all of this is to encourage you. I want to encourage you to do that "thing" you've been meaning to do, or wanting to do, but have been putting off. Do that project, learn how to (fill in the blank), paint that wall, shop that store, create that you-know-what. Whatever it is, if I can do this, you can too! In the famous words of Erma Bombeck: "When I stand before God at the end of my life, I would hope that I would not have a single bit of talent left, and could say 'I used everything you gave me!'".
A BIG thank you to Emily for letting me come here and chat with you today! It's been my absolute pleasure to "meet" all of you and I hope our paths cross again real soon.
I wish you a very happy day!







And now for the giveaway!!


In order for each entry to count, please leave a separate comment for each.
Here's what you need to do to enter:

1. Visit B & B's Nest and become a follower


2. Be a follower of Nest. Nesting. Nested.


3. Visit B & B's Nest Etsy Shop, then come back here and leave a comment letting me know which item you would choose if you win.

That's all there is to it!
***If you leave an anonymous comment, please be sure to include your email address so we can contact you if you win.***
A winner will be randomly selected Friday, June 17th.
Good luck!

32 comments:

  1. I love love love your etsy shop! I love your signs! My daughter would love the baby blue one that says "the joy of life is you" how beautiful is that? I am a follower of Nest Nesting Nested and now B&B's Nest as well! Can't wait to see/read more from you!

    Thanks so much.
    Brenda M
    lybbertgirl@comcast.net

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  2. Love your Etsy Shop- I love the numbered trays- so cute- thanks for doing a fun giveaway:)

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  3. This is a great post, Laura. It sounds like so many of your dreams are coming true! I visited your blog and I love it. I am a follower and I checked out your shop. I am loving the framed vintage crown pictures. The chalkboard is cute, too! ;-D

    XO,
    Janie

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  4. Hello! I was so excited to visit your etsy shop stocked full of goodies! I would LOVE the "The joy..." pink sign for my little girl, Molly's room. She and my son, Brady, truly are the joys of my life! I'm excited to get going on my refurbishing projects!
    Emily

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  5. You have cute items in your etsy shop. I like everything in your store but if I had to choose I would choose the shabby chic vintage chalk board.

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  6. I'm a happy follower/friend of Nest, Netsing, Nested!

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  7. I'm now a follower of B&B's nest! Love the B's! lol Enjoyed this guest post. It was very encouraging!

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  8. I'm a wonderful follower of both blogs now!

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  9. I love the cute little Shabby Chic Chalkboard!

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  10. I'm following both blogs and I like the shabby chic chicken wire memo board.

    Thanks so much for the giveaway! And so glad you had a fun vacation...and happy to see you back!:)

    Emily

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  11. I follow B & B´s Nest
    Samanta
    woodfacesami@hotmail.com

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  12. I´m a follower of Nest. Nesting. Nested.
    Samanta
    woodfacesami@hotmail.com

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  13. I loved the Shabby Chic Vintage Chalkboard.
    Samanta
    woodfacesami@hotmail.com

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  14. fun giveaway, her shop is cute, I love the shabby chalckboard!!!

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  15. I am a follower of Nest, Nesting, Nested.

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  16. I am now a follower of B &B's nest, thanks for the chance off to explore her blog.

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  17. I am loving the french script metal platters! "Back in the day" my sister and I used to eat our lunches on Smurfs and Strawberry Shortcake metal tv trays on the living room floor - these remind me of pretty, grown up versions! Brilliant!

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  18. I like the white chalk board on Etsy!

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  19. Following both blogs and love The joy of life is you in off white and black :)

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  20. Hey! I've been a follower of B & B for a little while now and am so happy to be one of yours now, too! I think I would choose the numbered metal platter~ it's hard to choose! now I'm off to read more of your blog....
    thanks!!

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  21. Been a follower for a little while and I really like your decorating style. I'm happily a follower of B&B Nest now! Very cute things in the Shop but I would have to say The Shabby Chic Vintage chalkboard is my favorite!

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  22. I follow B & B's Nest.

    thepricklypinecone(at)gmail.com

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  23. I follow your lovely blog.

    thepricklypinecone(at)gmail.com

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  24. I adore the blue chicken wire memo board!

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  25. I am now a follower of B&B Nest

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  26. I would love the blue chicken wire memo board - so quaint!

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  27. I am now a follower of both blogs! I would love to win the chalkboard.

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