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Decorating for Real Life Book Giveaway!

January 1, 2015 By Rhoda 300 Comments

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{Giveaway Ended}  The Winner is #114, Esther.  

Once again, I’m back with another blogger friend book.  My friend, Wendy Hyde, of The Shabby Nest, has written a fun and inspiring decorating book, Decorating for Real Life.  It shows real life homes and gives ideas on how to make your home better with a few changes.

With practical real-life ideas for decorating, you are sure to be inspired in your own home. From space planning, color planning, to decor style, she covers the bases for a beautiful home.

Decorating for real life

 

Each real life home feature asks these questions:

What does this space say?

What makes this space family friendly?

What fears need to be overcome?

What compromise is required?

borrow ideas

 

Then a method to Borrow these Ideas and bring them to your own home.

family room

ideas

 

questionsGreat news for ONE of my readers!

Wendy and her publisher are giving away a copy of Decorating for Real Life, for one of my readers.  All you have to do is leave a comment here on this post, in the Comments below and tell me…

Which room in your house could use some real-life decorating?  

That’s it!  US entries only please. I’ll be choosing a random winner in a few days!  Happy New Year!  Rafflecopter wasn’t working from the beginning, so I took it off. Please leave your comments below! 

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  1. Phil C says

    January 2, 2015 at 7:44 am

    Bedroom. Or Living Room. Or Den. Or Master Suite. Yes, Master Suite.

    Reply
  2. SYBIL TURNER says

    January 2, 2015 at 7:52 am

    Hi Rhoda, Happy New Year! My house is close to 40 years old and needs a complete renovation. My focus right now is the kitchen and family room – desperately needs to be updated. A real challenge! Thank You !

    Reply
  3. angela says

    January 2, 2015 at 8:04 am

    my living room and family room.

    Reply
  4. Donna P. says

    January 2, 2015 at 8:12 am

    My Kitchen and eating area.

    Reply
  5. Nancy from RI says

    January 2, 2015 at 8:18 am

    Happy New Year! My office needs lots of help and ideas.

    Reply
  6. Karen Berthiaume says

    January 2, 2015 at 8:25 am

    Would love to have this book as my guide to plan the decor for my living room!

    Reply
  7. Megan CC says

    January 2, 2015 at 9:11 am

    My master bedroom.

    Reply
  8. Cherri Engle says

    January 2, 2015 at 9:13 am

    I have a bit of work to do in each room but I think I would like to concentrate on my kitchen. It’s a bit dated and the flow just doesn’t work all that well. I would love to have some inspiration from this book. Thank you for the giveaway opportunity.

    Reply
  9. Doris M says

    January 2, 2015 at 9:24 am

    Master bedroom is so tired….Needs red.

    Reply
  10. Emily M. says

    January 2, 2015 at 9:28 am

    My office/guestroom/ everything else room!

    Reply
  11. Sarah Spence says

    January 2, 2015 at 9:46 am

    Loving your blog and my house needs this book so I can make it a home 🙂

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  12. grammygoodwill says

    January 2, 2015 at 9:50 am

    Oh, what a wonderful and practical book. I would love to win it. My living room probably needs the most help. We moved into a patio home in August. I tried to place our furniture similar to the way the house had been staged. Of course, our bedroom could use some help, too. Thanks for the chance.

    Reply
  13. Sheila says

    January 2, 2015 at 9:58 am

    The master suite in our home needs to be freshened up-I long for a more calming, peaceful vibe!

    Reply
  14. Kim says

    January 2, 2015 at 10:04 am

    Our master bedroom/bath…yikes!

    Reply
  15. stacey s. says

    January 2, 2015 at 10:06 am

    My living room needs some decorating love!

    Reply
  16. Jo @ Let's Face the Music says

    January 2, 2015 at 10:22 am

    My dining room could use some real life decorating. I can see it from every first floor room in the house. It must co-ordinate and be useful. Jo @ Let’s Face the Music

    Reply
  17. darla says

    January 2, 2015 at 10:31 am

    My brand new empty master bedroom. I want to turn it into a dream retreat and I need help!

    Reply
  18. Teri says

    January 2, 2015 at 10:50 am

    Master Bedroom.

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  19. Karen says

    January 2, 2015 at 11:04 am

    Me living room is crying for help!

    Reply
  20. Sally says

    January 2, 2015 at 11:09 am

    Definitely my master bedroom. Always my last room to get “done”!! Happy 2015 to all!

    Sally

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