Thursday, April 2, 2009

A Give Away


I have finally decided it is give away time , and today is the day.
I am giving away 2 one room design plan's .
This includes an evaluation of one room through photo's and emails as well as a series of questions , I will give you a detailed list of suggestions and to do's for you , including inspirational photos and paint colours , floor plan as well as a detailed list of resources , drawings may also be included. From wall colours to window treatments I can help you make the room of your dreams a reality .
All you have to do is leave me a comment and you will be enetered into the drawing. If you link to this post on your blog I will add a second entry for you , if you do not have a blog please leave me your email so that I may reach you . Good luck!

151 comments:

A Touch of Country said...

Oh I would love to win! We just bought a 1950's ranch home that is in SERIOUS need of redoing...my oh my! It's pretty ugly right now!

Love your blog, it's very inspiring!

e dot said...

love your blog! and i will give you a shout on my lame blog!

Lori said...

Oh, I would love to win. Not so much for me but my 22 year old daughter just bought a new home. The dining room is the one I would pick. Thanks.

Anonymous said...

Chris-I need a whole house of help, but one room would be good start :-)!!! Love your blog.
Paula
Nascar24@centurytel.net

Susan said...

That is a pretty fabulous giveaway!
Please enter me in your drawing.
I always find a lot of ideas on your blog...it's great!
Susan

Magic Brush said...

Pick me! Pick me! I have an office in need of organizational space, chairs, window treatments, DECOR! Thanks for the drawing!!!

Anonymous said...

I sure could use your help! My house was purchased and decorated in the mid '90s and is in DIRE need of updating, but I get overwhelmed and don't know where to start. A design plan to get me on the path is just what I need.
Thanks!
Cheryl
cjriffe@sbcglobal.net

Kristin said...

I SO need your help! I am finally getting around to decorating our master bedroom - I would LOVE to get your perspective!

Carrie said...

What a great giveaway! I would have no idea which room to pick!

mtcarrie@att.net

Thanks!

Bonnie said...

What a fantastic giveaway! I hope I win. :D

Brandy said...

I would love some help! I have so many ideas and I have been posting 'rooms that inspire' me for my daughters big girl room! I have decided on a shabby chic/vintage style room. I have some pretty great things in her room to work with(chair rail-msp?).
I have picked up a few things that have inspired me, but not really sure I can put in it all together. Did I mention I have Champagne Taste on a Beer Budget? Thanks for reading, check out my blog for recent ideas!

Monica said...

I need help! This would be just want I need!!!!

Vicki said...

Hi Chris - Sarah's sister here...always check your blog as part of my morning routine...kind of sets my tone each day...when you're rocking on some new project it gets my mind swirling on stuff around here! Enjoy your weekend. Vicki

vickihamilton@sympatico.ca

Anonymous said...

What an unbelievable giveaway, I love your blog, it has become a daily stop for me!
Sandy
wenatcheemaupins@charter.net

koopermom said...

What a fantastic giveaway! I'd love to hear your ideas for my living room.

Anonymous said...

What a great opportunity! Thank you for sharing your knowledge/resources. I need help (in a lot of ways - but one room would help...lol)

Colleen
czaslow@earthlink.net

BethanyEyre said...

I am desperate for help with my new (old) house!

Rashel said...

i'm new to your blog...and i LOVE it! we just moved and could definitely use your help!

Closet Artist said...

Oh me! Me! Please!
I have a small kitchen that desperately needs some wiser help to do a simple, cheaper makeover.

Melanie C. said...

How exciting! Since I have "stumbled" onto your blog (through another person's blog) I have added you to my growing list! We are in the process of building our own home and it's almost done and getting close to moving in! I would absolutely be more than ecstatic if I would be chosen! Already your decorating ideas have helped me so much! Thanks for this opportunity....
melanieclemens@yahoo.com

MilkMaid said...

Too good to pass up....:):):)

Anonymous said...

Ohhhhh Chris, p-l-e-a-s-e help me turn the most boring kitchen in the world into something "just beachy" (or another fabulous design of your choosing)! Love your blog, Juanita
Green37214@yahoo.com

Christine said...

I would love a room plan! We just bought a new house and I am having a hard time getting ideas for all our new rooms...

Thanks!

G said...

You are my inspiration! Please pick me, this would be a dream come true!

Lisa C said...

I love reading your blog and I could definitely use your help!!!!

lkchaddock@gmail.com

:)

Bethany said...

Oh, I need all the help I can get in my living room. I love your ideas and you've been an inspiration to keep working on our remodeling projects!
Bethany
duckdodger27@comcast.net

Ajalee said...

I would love for you 2 evaluate my living/dining room combo!!! I read your Blog everyday and I must say you have given me a lot of inspiration :) So please PICK ME!!!

Shauna said...

i'm in NEED of your services. i mean come on, who else checks your blog for ideas twice a day. (did i just write that... how embarrasing!)

Valerei said...

Chris,
You already know I am hopeless, helpless, pathetic and...DESPERATE!
PICK ME! PLEASE :-)
What a great giveaway...will we all get to see the results?
Valerie
ps no blog except the one for our Madigan...I will email all my friends for ya!!
Sincerely,
Valerie
pishposhkids@hotmail.com

Anonymous said...

Oh WOW! We just had an engineer come yesterday to tell us if a wall our wall is load bearing. It's not! Kitchen re-model here we come! I don't know if you can help us plan our kitchen (cabinet/appliance placement etc.,) but that would be PERFECT!

-Jill

Joanna said...

Oh count me in! I need this for my older daughters room. I am at a loss for what to do and so is she!

Anika said...

What a fantastic giveaway! I'd love to win!

Tamstyles said...

I am new to your blog, but like it thus far! Keep it coming!

Sarah said...

Oh, I'd love to be entered. I need some help. :)

Sara said...

Great giveaway! My office is sad. Cheesy Ikea furniture and absolutely no decoration other than pumpkin paint that I think I'm over already. Pick me!

operagirl79@hotmail.com

Maya said...

Oh, what a great opportunity..., I'm at a loss with my dining room and hallway/entry space!

Leslie said...

I would love to win a consultation, Layla...but which room would I choose, they are all in dire need.

Leslie said...

ruh-roh, I knew it was Chris but I said Layla...I just follow you all.

Kendra said...

oh I have a room in desperate need! :) lol!

I have had lots of friends look at the room but there seems to be no way to even rearrange the furniture for a different look...so HELP! :)

Kelly said...

Oh please please pretty please pick me. I desperately need this. I just might pick my new baby nursery for some inspiration!!!
kkolin@mac.com

Katie said...

Hi Chris, I'd love to win your design plan giveway - your house is the one I most go to for inspiration and I love your style. Thanks so much for planning this awesome give away! :)
Katie in Pennsylvania
akguise@atlanticbb.net

Pajama Mama said...

Oh, Please pick me!!!!!
-kristen

~Linds~ said...

I am SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO in need of your help! We are about to refinish our hardwood floors and that's about as far as I've gotten! I have about 150 paint chips that I'm trying to choose from {I'm not even kidding} and my b/f and I have conflicting styles. We could definitley use your help!

Thanks for the chance!

Laretha said...

Oooo - I am doing so much as home right now. It's the first time I have ever been able to in my house and I would love your help!

Sarah said...

Oh! Count me in this would be fabulous!

Tangee said...

I would LOVE to win this. I have a room in DESPERATE need of this, actually 2 including my older daughter's room. Thank you so much for hosting this contest.

Wendy said...

I would love to win!

Claudette said...

Chris!!
I'd love to win this for my parents. Their 30th Wedding Anniversary is this July and what more than to have a re-designed bedroom for them. I was JUST talking to my brothers about a combined gift for them, and what could be better?? We pulled out old pictures of us as kids and found one of us (all five of us) sleeping in the bed with my parents when we were little. (My uncle who was visiting at the time took the shot) Anyways, we looked at it and noticed that they had the same hideous bedroom set..Think early 80's oak one piece headboard with BRASS handles..yucky..and they have Matching dressers! (cringe)


Anyways..Best of luck to all.
Chris you are the bomb.com!

yummycoconut said...

I would love to win for my wedding! I am getting married in August and we are young and just starting out so our wedding has a VERY small budget. I wanted an outdoor wedding so bad but everyone tells me that it could rain and it would ruin everything so we are having our wedding at a rented hall above the local firehouse :( while the hall isnt terrible, there are several trophy cases and this section on the wall where a partition comes out. they arent huge chunks, im thinking maybe the head table could go in front of one of those cases and we could make something as a backdrop but im clueless as to what. its a vintage nautical themed wedding... more shabby chic then cheesy lifesavers, etc. id LOVE for you to design my hall... it'd be my dream :)

Rachel said...

This is an awesome give away!

yummycoconut said...

yummycoconut@hotmail.com

sorry i forgot to put my email in the comment
elizabeth

laurag said...

I absolutely LOVE your blog. It's saved under 'my favorites' and it's one of the firts things I check everyday. I love decorating, although I wouldn't consider myself super good at it - hence why I look to you for inspiration. I would give my right toe to have some of your decorating insight for my home!!! We moved here almost a year ago (I'm in tacoma, wa)and I'm still needing some serious decorating.
No blog - but my email is glcgehring@comcast.net. Thanks for your great ideas (and I'm not saying that to kiss butt :) )Laura G

Noelle said...

Your blog is fantastic. You always have such great ideas and photos. You already gave me a great resource and ideas for my kitchen, but who couldn't use more help? :)noellefernandez@msn.com

Christy said...

I LOVE,LOve your blog. You are sooo gifted in your decorating style! I'm really hoping to win because im pretty much clueless when it comes to pulling a room together!

Christy said...

Sorry I forgot my email address:
christyras@hotmail.com

The Bailey Crew said...

this is such a cool idea for a giveaway! my fingers are crossed because our master bedroom hasn't been touched since we moved in here a year ago - here's hoping!!!

Jen Kershner said...

What a lucky day to stop by for a catch-up visit!

Holly said...

I could totally use this. We live in a new apartment and it is set up ther wierdest way. I am able to paint and do anything but boy do I need help!

Oscar said...

Oh my goodness! This is a great give away! We are just now planning to redo our dining/living room so this would be great!

Jennifer said...

I have decorater's brain block!! Would love help with my living room.
Jennifer
P.S. Love how your doors turned out

Cameron said...

What a wonderful opportunity! I found your blog on my friend, Amber's, blog and have checked it every day since to see what wonderful project you take on next. My husband and I are saving to buy a house this fall, and whatever we buy will certainly need some personalization work. I will need help and would LOVE your suggestions. You can reach me at cameronslack@gmail.com. Thanks for allowing people to sign up for this!

tracylynne said...

My kitchen is Fugly ..love your blog

indianmeridian.blogspot.com

Ginger said...

I love you style, we just built our dream home, but have not yet decorated our dream style. Would love help!!

Thanks,
Ginger
rgel@comcast.net

Cathy said...

I love your blog. Started following it a few weeks ago and now it's my addiction! I've been so inspired by all the work you do and the photos you post that I actually got going on a project of my own...a new slipcover for my ottoman. I'm a novice sewer but it's looking pretty good so far. Thanks for the inspiration!
Cathy
cathybrown1@comcast.net

Maria said...

Well, of course, I would like to win!! Have a fantastic Thursday!

Kacey said...

Oh, I can always use help with my house! What a lovely idea. Thanks!

the keele's said...

Young mom and wife here totally in need of help blending out kitchen/family great room! eeek!!!
thanks Chris!

katie!

Ratzlaff Reflections said...

This would be such a treat!! Thanks for the opportunity!

Sarah said...

I linked you on my blog to help spread the word! I'd be so honored to be chosen and boy do I need the help!

Katie said...

Oh I would be so excited to win this!

krystall said...

would love your opinion regarding my living room. I have "done" all the other rooms in my house but for some reason the room we spend the most time in boggles my mind with design.
krystallball2004@yahoo.com

Londen said...

Hi
New to your blog, love it!
I just found a beautiful antique bed I will repaint for my 3 year old daughters big girl room. would love some help.
thanks
marklonden@sbcglobal.net

Londen said...

Hi
New to your blog, love it!
I just found a beautiful antique bed I will repaint for my 3 year old daughters big girl room. would love some help.
thanks
marklonden@sbcglobal.net

Christine said...

Wow - I could really use the help in our 1939 house (and 1980s kitchen). Thanks!

Christine

prinakeane at yahoo dot com

Anonymous said...

Really? I would be thrilled!
Please enter me in your giveaway and thank you for your generous offer.

Dee
drobbins1@sbcglobal.net

Elizabeth (blue clear sky) said...

Hi Chris, I would love to be entered in your draw! Our family room could so use your design and trim advice. It has so much potential but needs a plan. I love your style and stop by every day to see what's up. I will link to this on my blog for the second entry too. Thanks

Roz said...

wheeeeee!!!

delurking so i can enter your giveaway!!

I LOVE you blog and would LOVE a consultation!

I've linked this post to my blog for a second entry. www.chezroz.blogspot.com


p.s. i grew up in Whitby/Oshawa and now live in Ottawa :)

Courtney said...

Ok, I just came across your blog a few weeks ago & have been checking it everyday since. You are my new hero...the way you know how to use power tools & whip up crown moulding and wainscoating is amazing!!! Seriously...super star! Anyway, I have recently remodeled MOST of my house to beach decor and so I find tons of inspiration from your home and the beautiful things you create...I would LOVE to win this giveway for the last room in my house! I saved the biggest rm. (family room) for last cause it's a bit overwhelming to me and I'm not quite sure where to begin?

Thanks for your consideration!=)
Courtney Ernst

Courtney said...
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Courtney said...

P.S. Here is my blogsite http://www.ernsteternal.blogspot.com/...you are under my blog roll and my e-mail address is CourtneyKae@msn.com.
Thanks!=)

meg said...

This sounds fantastic! Probably the next best thing to actually having you do the work for me! :)

Dutchie said...

I would love to win. I have been getting a lot of inspiration from your site for our new home. One room I don't know what to do with though - I am sure you could use your magic on it!

Sara said...

Im CROSSING MY FINGERS BIG TIME ON THIS ONE!! Please please :) sablume@GMAIL.COM www.sarablume.blogspot.com

Anonymous said...

Doh! I just realized that I forgot to leave my e-mail address.

-Jill (anonymous at 11:10)

jill80525@yahoo.com

Crystal said...

I need some serious assistance! Pick me!

Kim said...

What an amazing giveaway! Thanks!

Angie said...

ooohhh!! Pick me, pick me!!

Jen said...

Ooooh, I have just the room in mind-we're moving soon and I haven't a clue what to do with the living room, I hope I win!

ferfer5921 at hotmail dot com

Elizabeth said...

help! unusable living room!

Claudette said...

ummm...forgot to put my email address.. DUH!!!

Work makes me weird..

cgcunnane@gmail.com

**hopes to win room giveaway for the parents 30 year anniversay **

Anonymous said...

Hi Chris,
WOW, what a give away, I will keep my fingers crossed! I am new to your blog, connecting to you from a blog from Sweden, so I was delighted learning you too are in Ontario. I find you sense of humour refreshing, I thought I was the only one to 'enjoy' a waterpark fully clothed. Your home is simply beautiful, thanks for sharing it with us!
Tracey

Andie said...

Oh. my. Gosh! How I would LOOOVE this!

Mechelle said...

If you an make my three season patio room look great, and take that pressure off me, I will be so greatful. I will shower you with bake goods and Thank you's forever! LOVE LOVE YOUR BLOG!
~ Mechelle

JenLo said...

I have a bathroom that needs H.E.L.P.!!

julie said...

I visit your blog daily and love all the hard, beautiful work you have done to your home! I would love to win your advice! I would post on my blog if I had one! I want one! I hope I win! Thanks!
email: mastersonspj@bellsouth.net

cdheigh said...

You are SO talented and I would be thrilled to have your advice to make my house feel more like my home.

Christy

Grams said...

I'm retiring in May and will be moving to a new home eventually. I'd love a room design. What a wonderful idea for a give away.

vail in MS

http://vgn-grams.blogspot.com/

jennifer said...

I'd love some help with our master bedroom.

Jennifer

Satchell said...

Oh! I do hope it is me you pick!

EJ & Roo said...

amazing giveaway!!!! please enter us in the drawing!

Diva Loca said...

when i visit your blog i feel like i'm escaping to a peaceful retreat...

keep it up - LOVE visiting :)

The Idaho Olsens said...

I would love to win...what a great giveaway! We moved into our home last year and I just don't know what to do with some of the rooms...thanks!

Tara

Leigh of Bloggeritaville said...

Oh, Chirs! I hope I win. You and I share the same taste, beacy laid back style. I could use your help. I am stuck.

Karen said...

My house needs serious help! Have lived here 28 years and decorating is not my forte. Just what people give us or buy what we like but it looks like a hodge-podge!

christy said...

Would love some ideas for the DR!

MamasHood said...

That would be great! We just moved into a new house that has (in my opinion) no personality. I could use the help!

Terri said...

Ooh! I would love to have a new plan. I love to follow your blog, and can't wait for all those fun summer projects. This would be a perfect time to receive a fabulous room design plan from you.

heather spratt said...

Oh!! How exciting! I would love to win...fingers crossed. =)

Anonymous said...

OH MY GOSH! This is a awesome giveaway! and boy do I NEED it!! :) I love your blog!!
brenda
pyramid@tctwest.net

NeeNee said...

I would love to win. My living room is in a rut. I've tried rearranging it, but always end up back where I started.

Kati said...

This would be an absolute gem for my mom. Don't get me wrong, my casa needs it in many places but I'd love love love to be able to share your expertise with her for my parents 1970s 2 story. The pic on this entry is perfect because they have a room with a window seat that I've been racking my brain with ideas on how to update.

Even if I don't win I still continue to get the best inspiration from you - keep up the good work!!

Domestic Goddess..Diva sometimes said...

It would be great to get new ideas on how to decorate my son's bedroom. Hope I win!

Thank you for the giveaway!

Amber said...

Oh please I need your help! My Master is lacking some serious personality. It's mixed furnishings have no cohesiveness, it's crying for attention. Our house is new and I haven't touched the Master Bdrm. I've lost steam and need some inspriation!

southernbird said...

PICK ME PICK ME!!! My family room is just aweful and I don't have the talent to make it better, nor do I have the budget. Or choose the sunroom, it could be so fabulous but I haven't a clue as to how to get there. If you love a challenge, pick me. You are the master and only you could make these spaces better!

YaYa and Pops said...

Oh sure, count me in! I'd love to win this!

Alisa said...

That is exactly what my family room needs! I've been making progress lately with it, but your help with pulling all the details together would be just wonderful.

Thanks for the opportunity...your blog and woodworking skills are so inspiring!

Alisa said...

I forgot to leave my e-mail: decats5@aol.com.

Thanks!

Jean said...

I thought I left a message yesterday, but I do not see it - - so I am leaving this note. I would love to have you design a room for me! I visit with you each day; keep on blogging!

Jean
jeankissane@yahoo.com

Cynthia said...

Wow, I was just thinking about finding help with my great room. It's a living room/dining room with an open kitchen and it's just not working. First up, slipcovers, then paint, then???

MBM said...

I would love, love, loooove to win. Thank you for this post!! Fingers crossed!!

Nanda said...

Oh, I absolutely love your style! I am constantly inspired by your wonderful diy attitude! We bought a home not too long ago and have been slowly trying to get it to look like my "beach" inspired dream house. I have a room though that I am completely at loss at what to do and I would love your ideas and inspiration! I would be so completely appreciative of your ideas!
www.bloggingwithnanda.blogspot.com

Nikki said...

Hi Chris! I'd love to win. I enjoy helping other people decorate their homes, but sometimes get stumped with my house.

You do great work, whoever wins will be really lucky.

mamamia said...

Super....hope I win! Have a great day.

Elizabeth said...

Would love to win a design plan for my loft. I always love all the trim you do!

dizzylizzy5(at)att(dot)net

Patty's Stitches said...

Love your style. I desperately need help with my living / family room. We've been here 10 years and I have never been satisfied with the "flow" in the room. I am adding a link on my blog for that second entry. Pick me!

Anonymous said...

Hi Chris..what a great opportunity!I have a small lr/dr combo that I did last year in French Country/ cottage .. when I read your blog I knew I should've gone with what is in my heart..beachy style using pastel colors like yours..I love your style & your home is so fresh & clean..love your blog..thanks for the chance Carole bcwiss@hotmail.com

Anonymous said...

Oooooo I'm crossing my fingers that I win. I just offered to have a baby shower at my house in June and I am itching to spruce up my for company!

thanks for the chance. love your blog! Amy- AFoxhall@dmpm.com

Ms. Porter said...

Wow! What an awesome give away!!!!

Anonymous said...

How generous Chris...thanks for the chance !!

Kathy :)
jokaj@comcast.net

Bonnie said...

Oh Chris, I know just the rooms that need your touch. Thank you for all the great post with how to's and inspiration.

Forrest & Elizabeth Williams said...

Oh I would LOVE to win! We just moved to the Gulf Coast of MS and live .2 miles from the beach! Beach life is our daily life!

Love your blog and style and your help with our home...it still needs a lot of work but we're getting there. I like decorating our house coastal, it's just tough to tie it all together without going overboard coastal. I will certainly link your blog to my blog. It's private so I don't know how that all works but anyway in case you need to reach me my email is:

eljdawgster@gmail.com
& www.forrestandfamily.blogspot.com

Anonymous said...

Your blog is so inspirational! I wish I had your talent with
trim. Thanks for the chance to win.I don't have a blog but my email is:
mrocks1031@aol.com

Katrina Chambers said...

Of course I would love to enter! Count me in please. You know I am about to move into my new house and it's a clean slate so any advice would be sensational! :)

Pearl Maple said...

Recently moved into a condo/town house with visions of turning it into a beachy style cottage, we started off well but quickly loosing steam.

Which is why i visit you blog so often, inspiration.

Joan said...

Wow - I can't begin to tell you how much I need to win this giveaway! (Just like everyone else, I'm sure) What a generous offering! Please count me in!

Joan said...

I posted about your giveaway on my blog: http://joanoh2.blogspot.com - "How to be a Housewife". I'm crossing my fingers!!!!

Agatha June said...

Ooooo, We are still living with grad school, utilitarian stuff. I could really use some help and inspiration to make this wonderful, quirky house something more. Thanks so much. leanne@seng.org

Michael said...

I want to enter...would love a free design consultation from you!!!

FatihaUSA said...

Oh boy, oh joy I hope I am not to late to join the party, I am sooooo in need of advices and help with my family room, paint, furniture arrangement and all that stuff, hope i'll win that one!!! Thanks

Chris said...

I am going to stop the entries right here .
Thank you for all the entries.
Chris

kottagekara said...

You give me so many ideas and encouragement to do it on my own. thands

Erin said...

I read your blog regularly and LOVE everything that you do. I am like you - I am never "done" and can never leave anything alone for too long without redoing something with an even better idea! Right now my living room/dining room combo needs some attention. It is the only part of my house that does not have enough of the cottage touch. Thanks for such great inspiration!

Abbie said...

Just buying our first house. I'd love some advice for the first couple projects we've lined up!

Abbie said...

Just buying our first house. I'd love some advice for the first couple projects we've lined up!

Wendy said...

I want it I want it!!!

Bella said...

Well....do I have the room for you...it's been a puzzle for 4 years and I would almost tear it out and down...but it gets one last chance! Thanks for giving it a chance.

Rachael said...

yes please! I'm in the throes of a reno and would love some design inspiration. Oh by the way, was just checking out your allergy links, some I'd not come across, thanks for sharing...I'm off to take a better look.
Rachael

Nicole said...

Wow! This would be so fun! nnoon@nc.rr.com

Anonymous said...

Pick me Pick me!! We just bought our very first home and I am in dire need of assistance/inspiration! I'll be keeping my fingers crossed!
(p.s. no blog yet, but email is Lisamariemasters@yahoo.com)

Anonymous said...

Wow. That is such a great prize! My name is Stephanie and you can reach me at

selofan at hot mail dot com

Anonymous said...

LOVE your work and your fabulous blog!
:)Lael
lotia16@yahoo.com

" Interior Decorating Consultations and design assistance available , please check out www.ckinteriors.blogspot.com for more information and to get your project started ."
regardless of your location through the internet I can work with you to come up with solutions for your rooms and design challenges, most of my work has been for clients in the United States. { very affordable fees apply }

Looking forward to hearing from you soon,
Chris Kauffman