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Mother’s Day Freebie: Win Flowers From The Bouqs

by Liz Gray April 26, 2013 110 Comments

Update: Thanks for playing, D-Happ readers! This month’s grand prize winner is Rosemary B, who says she’ll spend Mother’s Day grilling out with her husband, children and grandchildren. Congratulations, Rosemary — six months of flowers are headed your way!

Runners-up Pat W. and Helen have won a three-month flower subscription, while Gremol, Mel, LJsMommy, Julianna, Donna and Nancy W. have each won one double bouquet of their choice. Happy Mother’s Day, all! Come back on June 7 for another Freebie Friday giveaway.

Mother’s Day is around the corner, and if you’re like me, you’re still searching for that perfect gift. Fresh flowers are a go-to Mother’s Day gift for a reason: They’re beautiful, they smell great and they’re easy to deliver to Mom even if you can’t make it home for the big day. That’s why we partnered with online subscription flower service The Bouqs to give 8 lucky winners free bouquets — and why we’re starting our May Freebie Fridays giveaway a week early to make sure the flowers arrive by Mother’s Day.

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Bring the HGTV Look to Your Home (for free!)

by Farima Alavi April 8, 2013 36 Comments

I’m sure you’ve gushed over all the beautiful, trendy looks on HGTV and HGTV.com. It may seem like a fantasy to re-create the look in your own home, but HGTV HOME products make that possible - and you’re in luck because you can enter the Make It Mine sweepstakes going on now through April 12th! You could win $25,000 in cash plus $25,000 in HGTV HOME products, as well as a personal consultation from HGTV designer Meg Caswell.

HGTV HOME has everything you need to completely restyle your home. If you’re in the market for upholstery, they’ve got you covered. If you’re upgrading your lighting, they’ve got you covered there, too. If you’re shopping for new flooring, they have what you’re looking for (I think you get the picture).

Wouldn’t this purple damask wallpaper be a welcoming, energetic entry to your home?

HGTV HOME Wallpaper

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Freebie Fridays: Win Original Art From The Tappan Collective

by Liz Gray April 5, 2013 59 Comments

Update: Congratulations to this month’s random winner, Van. Check back on May 3 for another great giveaway.

Now that spring has finally arrived, the time is right to shake up your decor. Along with new paint colors and spring cleaning to-dos, why not update your home by starting an original art collection? It’s easier than you think — and this month’s giveaway with affordable original art retailer The Tappan Collective can help.

The Tappan Collective founders Jordan Klein and Chelsea Neman started their company to make it easy for art lovers (and art newbies!) to easily find and buy original artwork from emerging artists. One lucky Design Happens reader will win their choice from the three original pieces featured in this post. Read on to enter for a chance to win.

Tappan Collective - Win Free Original Artwork

Chefchaouen 2 by Shay Spaniola

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Win A Free Ticket to Seattle’s Design Camp!

by Liz Gray March 29, 2013 148 Comments

Update: Congratulations to our random winners Barbara A, Kristin K and Laureen V. Check back on May 3 for a chance to win another great prize.

Have you ever wondered what the next big kitchen design trend will be? Or how to be a full-time design blogger? Design Camp could be the kickstart your career needs. Created for professionals and die-hard design enthusiasts alike, Design Camp is a two-day interiors boot camp covering everything from the latest trends to must-know business savvy. Intrigued? We’re giving three lucky Design Happens readers a chance to win a free ticket to the Seattle Design Camp on May 1-3.
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Freebie Fridays: Design Your Own Vecco Rug (For Free!)

by Liz Gray March 1, 2013 182 Comments

Update: Congratulations to our winner Christy, who says her spring DIY plans include painting the entry room walls and the front door. Come back on April 5 for another great giveaway!

We all have those DIY projects that don’t go quite according to plan: paint colors that looked so much greener on the chip, cut pieces of wood that are a quarter-inch too small for that coffee table, stencils gone awry. If you’ve ever wished you could press the reset button on your weekend task, this month’s giveaway is for you.

Vecco Studio offers a DIY alternative to expensive designer rugs: You choose from 13 colorants, various rug sizes and more than 150 stencils to create your own designs. The best part? If you don’t like the finished product, you can simply vacuum up the designs and start again. Take as many do-overs as you need, then spray on sealant to make your handiwork permanent.

Ready to design your own carpet or rug? We’re giving one lucky winner a $300 gift card to VeccoStudio.com, so you can choose the rug size, color sprays and design options that suit your home and decor.

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Free Valentine’s Day Printables

by H. Camille Smith February 6, 2013 6 Comments

With just one week till V-Day, it’s time for some quick-and-easy printables to put the finishing touches on your celebrations. From valentines you can print then embellish, to lettered tags perfect for topping gifts or treats, we’ve got you covered.

These charming printable tags can be cut into any shape to top their favorite sweets:

If an old-school valentine is more your speed, print one of our cute valentines onto card stock then embellish them with self-adhesive rhinestones and ribbon:

Freebie Fridays: Win Designer Pillows From Society Social

by Liz Gray February 1, 2013 187 Comments

Update: Congratulations to our random winner Michelle, who says, “I fight the winter blues here in Michigan by looking at all the decorative elements in my house that remind me of the beach!” Check back on March 1 for another great giveaway.

Is your home feeling a bit dull and ordinary? In need of a little color and spunk? With retro maxims like “It’s better to be absolutely ridiculous than absolutely boring” (Marilyn Monroe) and “Too much of a good thing can be wonderful” (Mae West), the online shop Society Social specializes in vintage-inspired pieces designed to make your room stand out, from bar carts to faux bamboo furniture. That’s why we’re teaming up to give one lucky reader a set of one-of-a-kind designer pillows — the perfect antidote to the winter decorating blues.

One reader will win the set of three pillows displayed above: two featuring a blue Moroccan-inspired print and one in a fresh, bright floral. To enter for a chance to win, answer this month’s question: How do you fight the winter blues? Bright colors? Sparkles? Warm blankets? Tell us in the comments below.

Want more from Society Social? Check out the company’s brilliantly-styled “magalogs” and swoon-worthy products on its Facebook page.

You may only comment once to be considered, and you don’t have to purchase anything to win; a purchase will not increase your chances of winning. Odds depend on total number of entries. Void where prohibited by law. Only open to legal residents of 50 U.S., D.C. or Puerto Rico, and you must be at least 18 years of age to win. All entries (comments) must be entered between 9:00 a.m. ET on February 1, 2013 and 12:00 p.m. ET on February 4, 2013. Subject to full official rules. By leaving a comment on the blog, you acknowledge your acceptance to the Official Rules. ARV of prize: $270. Sponsor: Scripps Networks, LLC, d/b/a HGTV, 9721 Sherrill Boulevard, Knoxville, TN 37932.

Freebie Fridays: Curb Clutter With Sofa.com’s Blanket Box

by Liz Gray January 4, 2013 398 Comments

Update: Congratulations to Lorena, who says her 2013 goals include keeping her home “a bit more clutter free. I think the blanket box would definitely help with that,” she says. Congratulations, Lorena! Check back the first Friday in February for a new giveaway.

Just because the holidays have passed doesn’t mean you can’t get one more gift for the home. This month’s giveaway comes from sofa.com, a British-born home furnishings company recently launched in the U.S. with one very simple aim – to provide well-made, comfy and affordable sofas, chairs and sofa beds. We’re giving one lucky reader the company’s new Blanket Box to help conquer those “get organized” resolutions in 2013.

This modern-day treasure chest offers a plethora of purposes, from a stylish window seat to extra seating for guests. Tuck what you don’t want guests to see inside the roomy storage compartment. Upholstery options range from linen to wool to trendy stripes, but we’re giving away a model dressed in plush, deep gray Florentine velvet.

For a chance to win the sofa.com Buttons Blanket Box, leave a comment below. This month’s question: What are your 2013 goals or resolutions for your home?

You may only comment once to be considered, and you don’t have to purchase anything to win; a purchase will not increase your chances of winning. Odds depend on total number of entries. Void where prohibited by law. Only open to legal residents of 50 U.S., D.C. or Puerto Rico, and you must be at least 18 years of age to win. All entries (comments) must be entered between 9:00 a.m. ET on January 4, 2013 and 12:00 p.m. ET on January 7, 2013. Subject to full official rules. By leaving a comment on the blog, you acknowledge your acceptance to the Official Rules. ARV of prize: $720. Sponsor: Scripps Networks, LLC, d/b/a HGTV, 9721 Sherrill Boulevard, Knoxville, TN 37932.

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Daily Delight: Free Printable 2013 Calendars

by Grant Dudley December 10, 2012 9 Comments

Are you in disbelief that we’re closing in on a new year? Yeah, me too. But 2013 is knocking on our doors, friends. To ready us, Love vs. Design has created lovely free printable 2013 calendars for our homes and office walls.

2013 Calendars

Freebie Fridays: Beachy Holiday Pillows From Eastern Accents

by Liz Gray December 7, 2012 208 Comments

Update: Congratulations to reader erin_hanlon, who is decorating her brand new home with turquoise, ivory and fragrant rosemary trees this season. Check back Friday, January 4 for our next amazing giveaway!

Red and green are nice, but sometimes you just want to put a new spin on Christmas. That’s why we loved these beach-inspired holiday decorations from Eastern Accents when we spotted them at this fall’s High Point Market. Like what you see? Enter to win your own set of adorable pillows in this month’s Freebie Friday giveaway.

Coastal Pillows from Eastern Accents