Gratitude Give Away

Three days before Christmas and I'm excited about still being a design blogger going into 2010. There were times this year that I was ready to throw in the towel and put my time and energy into something else....For a while I stopped writing. When I least expected it I'd receive emails that encouraged me...Again, I was excited to get back to my computer and write about one of the activities I absolutely love writing about....design.  I've met wonderful fellow bloggers, clients and a few vendors too. In saying that I'm offering a gratitude give away! Between now and New Year's Day you can enter the give away by leaving a comment telling us what you are grateful for as we enter 20010.... It's that simple.
The winner will be announced on my birthday, January 2nd.  This is a great give away selection.... Pillows from the Thomas Paul pillow collection. There are two 100% cotton pillows with a neutral canvas background and dark chocolate print. These pillows will the perfect accent  on a multiple of solid and patterened sofas.

Thomas Paul Pillow Collection - "Zinnia" & "Nest"

Looks Like Christmas

Here, in northern Virginia it just began to feel like Christmas. I can't remember the last time we had snow during the holiday season from Thanksgiving to New Year's Day, but oh boy it's beginning to feel like Christmas today.  The entire east coast has more than enough snow on the ground, malls are closed in some areas and I can't help but get outside. I couldn't take pictures today...too hard to walk in 18" of snow without snow boots. So I'm posting these beautiful holiday exterior  doorways to get excited about....enjoy.