Our Hopeful Home: Home Stories A 2 Z

August 9, 2011

So, you all knew that I couldn't let that $100.00 Pottery Barn Gift Certificate burn a hole in my pocket for very long, now, didn't you? And of course I had to share today's purchases with you.

They call these "Voluminous Cannisters." Uh, yeah. More voluminous than any glass cannister I own, anyway. I bought the one on the left, and that's considered the "small" one! Really, it's HUGE in person. And they had it filled with very real looking red apples (think FALL, y'all) and they had me hooked! I can't wait to fill it. (Of course I'll wait to find the filler at some place like Target - on clearance!)

Then I also purchased this very sweet Pocketwatch Clock.

I purchased the small one, in bronze. It comes on an easel, but you can also hang it if you'd like. I think I might try it under a cloche or in a decorative birdhouse. What do you think?

I was torn between so many beautiful things, but as a DIY-er I sometimes I find it hard to justify paying a lot for something I could make myself at home. Even when it's someone else's money I'm spending! Do you know what I mean?

Well, I ended up with a small bit of change still in my pocket for another day. And I'm so grateful to Home Talk for sponsoring Home Stories A 2 Z' s giveaway. Thanks again guys!

Stay tuned later this week for a peek at an awesome place I visited last weekend. (Can you say "American Pickers?")

And there's still time to link up to my Club G.W. with Charm Bracelet Diva Party going on right now here! Can't wait to see you there!

xoxo

All photos courtesy of Pottery Barn

July 26, 2011

You all know that I'm just about the biggest Club G.W. fan there is....but when life gives you a $100.00 Pottery Barn gift card you just have to SHOP THERE! Little did I know when I entered Hometalk's generous giveaway over at Home Stories A 2 Z that I would actually be a winner. Yay me, as the saying goes! I've always been a Pottery Barn fan. Now I'm a Hometalk fan, too. So what's Hometalk?

Hometalk is a community of regular folks and home improvement pros who love to talk about home improvement. The site exists for one simple reason: to make home improvement easier and better for you.

Whether you are a homeowner, a renter or a contractor, you need a place to talk about your home improvement projects. Hometalk has created a network where you can get all the information you need to do a home project, right down to the nitty gritty.

On Hometalk you can:

Get (almost) instant answers to questions about your home & garden.

Search photos and tips for inspiration and information.

Post photos and grow a fan base for your very own house.

Once and for all, get real & reliable reviews of local contractors.

See tips from local businesses.

It's 100% free and they host regular giveaways to places like (uh, Pottery Barn), West Elm, Home Depot, Z Gallerie and Organize (dot) com!

I hope you'll check them out soon. I know I'm glad I did! Now, what to buy from Pottery Barn....