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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

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Freebie Fridays: Win a 3-Tier Serving Tray From Layla Grace

by Liz Gray November 2, 2012 242 Comments

Update: Congratulations to Lillian, whose favorite Thanksgiving traditions include chocolate truffle tart and apple-cranberry crostata. Yum! Come back the first Friday of each month for a new giveaway.

The start of November marks the beginning of the hectic holiday season. Thanksgiving will be here in the blink of an eye, and in another blink, it will be Christmas and then a whole new year. Whether you’re hosting Thanksgiving for 20 or an intimate Christmas brunch, this month’s giveaway — a stylish stacking dish from Layla Grace — will help you serve food like a pro.

La Pattisserie Serving Tray - Layla Grace

A modern approach to the Victorian compote, this footed bowl is a versatile and stylish statement piece. Stack the three footed bowls to add dramatic height to your buffet table, or use them individually for side dishes or salads. Our lucky winner will get one of each size — small, medium and large.

To enter for a chance to win, just answer this month’s question in the comments below: What are your Thanksgiving traditions? A favorite holiday tune? A memorable recipe? Tell us about it.

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 November 2, 2012 and 12:00 p.m. ET on November 5, 2012. Subject to full official rules. By leaving a comment on the blog, you acknowledge your acceptance to the Official Rules. ARV of prize: $152. Sponsor: Scripps Networks, LLC, d/b/a HGTV, 9721 Sherrill Boulevard, Knoxville, TN 37932.

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Freebie Fridays: Win Halloween Yard Decor From Grandin Road

by Liz Gray October 5, 2012 309 Comments

Update 10/15/12: Congratulations to this month’s winner, Donna, who says she likes to make her Halloween decorations “as scary as skeletons, but my 4-year-old twins have always been around those at Halloween time so they don’t see them as scary.” Congratulations, Donna! Check back next month for another great freebie.

There are two types of Halloween folk: The ones who deck their yard out in fake blood, life-sized zombies and motion-activated vampires and the ones who stick to jolly pumpkins and mildly creepy ghosts.

Since I can’t watch a horror movie without developing a new irrational fear, you can probably guess which camp I fall into. But whether you go for the blood and guts or would rather keep it PG, you’ll love this month’s giveaway: a collection of outdoor Halloween decorations from Grandin Road.

First on the giveaway list: This creepy animated pumpkin. Sure, it looks innocent enough, but flip on the switch and it turns “evil” — complete with a diabolical laugh — when unsuspecting folks walk by.

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Freebie Fridays: Win Modern Bedding From Zinc Door

by Liz Gray September 7, 2012 125 Comments

Update: Congratulations to this month’s random winner, Aliesha, who plans to decorate with chevron patterns this fall. Aliesha has two weeks to respond to our emails before we choose another random winner.

It’s still hot here in Tennessee, but signs of fall are all around. A few leaves in my yard are changing from green to yellow. Kids are headed back to school. Football season is underway. This month’s giveaway will help get your home ready for fall action: It’s a modern bedding set from Zinc Door! Read on to enter for a chance to win.

This graphic stripes duvet cover set by DwellStudio is contemporary yet cozy. Inky gray (our July color of the month!) alongside crisp white will make a bold statement in any bedroom, and the winner gets his or her choice of a full/queen or king-sized set. To enter for a chance to win, answer our question in the comments below: What patterns are you loving this fall? Will you add leopard print pillows? A chevron dresser? Striped pillows? We want to know!

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 September 7, 2012 and 12:00 p.m. ET on September 10, 2012. Subject to full official rules. By leaving a comment on the blog, you acknowledge your acceptance to the Official Rules. ARV of prize: $308 to $352. Sponsor: Scripps Networks, LLC, d/b/a HGTV, 9721 Sherrill Boulevard, Knoxville, TN 37932.

Christmas Wreaths Sweepstakes

by Grant Dudley August 22, 2012 92 Comments

UPDATE: Congratulations to our giveaway winner: Isabelle S.!

It may seem a tad early to you, but behind-the-scenes at HGTV.com, we are busy working on handmade crafts for Christmas. Yes, Christmas. We’re like Santa’s helpers around here (everyone knows elves work year-round).

In prepping for our 2012 Christmas crafts, Brian Patrick Flynn created two wreaths that are going to be featured in our Handmade Holidays package this October. We have what we need for our purposes, so now YOU have the opportunity to win the original wreaths.

Christmas Wreaths

To enter for a chance to win both the paint chip wreath (left) and the rustic twine wreath (right), answer our question in the comments below: What holiday crafts will you attempt this year?

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 August 22, 2012 and 5:00 p.m. ET on August 29, 2012. Subject to full official rules. By leaving a comment on the blog, you acknowledge your acceptance to the Official Rules. ARV of prize: $50. Sponsor: Scripps Networks, LLC, d/b/a HGTV, 9721 Sherrill Boulevard, Knoxville, TN 37932.

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Freebie Fridays: Win Custom Prints From Snapfish by HP

by Liz Gray August 3, 2012 131 Comments

Update: Congratulations to Christina, our random winner for August! Her fall decor plans? “Printing and framing fall pictures of my 2 1/2 year old grandson,” she says. Check back in September for a brand new giveaway!

Whether you’re decorating your first apartment or just sprucing up your home for fall, we all need inspiring wall art. Plus, most of us also have thousands of great digital photos patiently waiting to be put on display. This month’s giveaway can help with that: We’re giving one of you a $200 gift card to create your own canvas prints from Snapfish by HP.

Snapfish by HP Wall Art

Decorate your dorm room with favorite photos of friends and family, or create an on-trend gallery wall featuring breathtaking vacation photos or family portraits — the choice is yours! Whatever you decide, the photo will be professionally printed on gallery-quality canvas and wrapped around solid wood strechers. You can also add a display frame in one of three colors — black, chocolate or oak — to create a piece of art that really stands out.

To enter for a chance to win this month’s prize, answer our question in the comments below: How will you update your home for fall?

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 August 3, 2012 and 12:00 p.m. ET on August 6, 2012. Subject to full official rules. By leaving a comment on the blog, you acknowledge your acceptance to the Official Rules. ARV of prize: $200. Sponsor: Scripps Networks, LLC, d/b/a HGTV, 9721 Sherrill Boulevard, Knoxville, TN 37932.

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Freebie Fridays: Win a Designer Camera From Lomography

by Liz Gray July 6, 2012 107 Comments

Update: Congratulations to our winner, La Oreja D VanGogh! We’ve contacted her via email — she has two weeks to respond before we choose another random winner.

July’s second name should be “Vacation Month” — it seems like half the people I know are beach-bound in the next few weeks. Whether you’ll be sticking your toes in the sand or enjoying summer from home, you’ll love this month’s Freebie Friday giveaway: a La Sardina Camera from international analog photography shop Lomography.

Analog (Film!) Cameras From Lomography

Sure, digital cameras are fun, but summer is the perfect time to experiment (again) with the wonder of manual film. This Capri Saracena model comes outfitted with a wide-angle lens and a powerful flash that includes 3 color filters, so a day at the beach (or in the backyard) will turn into a photo that’s frame-worthy. (Check out some of the shots other La Sardina photographers took with this camera.) Plus, the durable, bright deck chair fabric covering makes this camera a perfect accent piece when you’re not out snapping photos. We’ll include three rolls of 35MM film to get you started.

To enter for a random chance to win this camera, answer this month’s question in the comments below: What’s your favorite way to decorate with photography (or cameras)?

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 July 6, 2012 and 12:00 p.m. ET on July 9, 2012. Subject to full official rules. By leaving a comment on the blog, you acknowledge your acceptance to the Official Rules. ARV of prize: $114.53. Sponsor: Scripps Networks, LLC, d/b/a HGTV, 9721 Sherrill Boulevard, Knoxville, TN 37932.

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Freebie Fridays: June 1 Winner

by Liz Gray June 15, 2012 3 Comments

Hey, Freebie Friday fans! We’re smack-dab in the middle of outdoor party season, and one of you is about to get a party setup upgrade courtesy of our June giveaway. Ready to see who won this copper fire pit, plus a stainless steel beverage tub and pineapple hurricane lanterns, all from Frontgate.com?

Copper Fire Pit

This month’s random winner is Pamela B., who kindly answered my fill-in-the-blank question with, “I can’t have an outdoor party without you!” Congratulations, Pamela — I’d love to come celebrate with you!

Pamela has two weeks to respond to our messages — then we’ll choose another random winner.

HGTV Magazine Giveaway: Win 4 Throw Pillows!

by Grant Dudley June 1, 2012 300 Comments

UPDATE: Congratulations to our giveaway winner: Mary Ann D.!

If you picked up this month’s issue of HGTV Magazine (if you haven’t yet, what are you waiting for?), you probably noticed in the “This Porch Is About To Get Decked Out” article that several Hip Floral Sorbet throw pillows are being given away. Here’s a picture (pretty, right?):

HGTV Magazine Pillow Sweepstakes

To enter for a chance to win four of these lush pillows, leave a comment below. Just answer our question. Are you ready? Here you go: How do you decorate your porch or patio? Tell us now!

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 June 1, 2012 and 5:00 p.m. ET on June 30, 2012. Subject to full official rules. By leaving a comment on the blog, you acknowledge your acceptance to the Official Rules. ARV of prize: $82.00. Sponsor: Scripps Networks, LLC, d/b/a HGTV, 9721 Sherrill Boulevard, Knoxville, TN 37932.

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Freebie Fridays: Outdoor Party Prize Pack From Frontgate

by Liz Gray June 1, 2012 534 Comments

With Memorial Day weekend behind us, it’s officially the season for outdoor parties: Think sipping cold drinks on the patio and staying out until it’s time to light flickering lanterns and gather around the fire. Oh, what’s that? You don’t have a fire pit? Or lanterns? Or anywhere to store cold drinks? You’re in luck with this month’s amazing giveaway.

This month’s prize pack from Frontgate includes the making of a great outdoor bash. First, there’s a beautiful copper fire pit, with a thick copper bowl and powder-coated steel base for season after season of fun by the fire.

Copper Fire Pit

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