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Giveaway: Welcome Home E-Book!

January 25, 2012 by Cassie 77 Comments

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Let me preface by saying that I wanted to put together a much prettier and better post, but I have a sick child at home today… he has been throwing up ALL day!  So between changing sheets, doing laundry, rubbing his back, breaking up ice chips, putting on movies, and tending to Emmy as well… my time has been kinda limited!   Oh, and let’s not forget Charlie deciding that it was a good day to dig, so I had to bathe a very muddy dog, too.  And Charlie hates getting bathed.
That being said….

I have an awesome giveaway for you today!  The very talented Shannon from AKA Design has written an E-Book that will help you de-clutter and decorate your home!  The Book is titled Welcome Home: Tips, Tricks & Ideas for Creating a Beautifully Cozy Home, and let me tell you that Shannon certainly knows how to create a “beautifully cozy home”.  Here are some case in point images of her own home…
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Shannon’s book takes you through a step by step process that is a fabulous guide for the novice or the seasoned decorator!  I read through her book and loved the approach she takes and found her breakdown to be so easy to follow.   And what is really fabulous about it is that she doesn’t tell you how to create this style or that style, but helps you find your own style.  Here is what Shannon has to say about the book and the giveaway!

“I’m so excited about this giveaway!!!
 
Creating a cozy home for our family and helping others to do the same is my passion. I love beautiful spaces. But I also I love it when someone visits our house and feels right at home putting their feet up with a cup of tea. Or when my kids sprawl on the shag area rug in the living room to play a board game. And I love when things are easily tidied up because everything has a place. I want to help others create the same welcoming spaces in their home. Welcome Home is my way of showing you how to do that.
 
My eBook is divided up into three sections. Part One is called Begin at the Beginning and it shows you how to do just that; a few do’s & don’ts plus three elements that make a great space. Part Two is all about where to find inspiration and how to use that inspiration. Part Three helps you get down to business with small space decorating ideas, budget decorating tricks and bargain shopping tips. Plus a whole bunch more all packed up neatly in one little package!
 
I’d like to offer up two free PDF copies of Welcome Home for Primitive & Proper readers. If you’d like to purchase a copy now and you win the giveaway, I’ll credit you back in full for your purchase. You know, if you just can’t wait! 🙂
 
Thank you Cassie for having me over today!!!” 
 
So here is how you can enter to win one of the two free copies!  Leave a separate comment for each that you do.
1. Mandatory: Be a follower of my blog and let me know!
Bonus Entries!
2. Be a follower of AKA Design, and leave a comment letting me know you are!
3. Like me on Facebook.
4. Like AKA Design on Facebook.
5. And finally, let me know what you struggle with most in decorating your house.
That is 5 chances to enter!
Giveaway closes Sunday, January 29 at midnight.  Winner will be selected using random.org and announced Monday on the blog, so make sure to check back here!  Winner will be given 48 hours to claim prize and if not claimed a new winner will be chosen.
Good luck, and thank you, Shannon!!

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  1. Katie @ Wildwood Creek says

    January 25, 2012 at 10:30 pm

    Great giveaway! I’m a follower.

    Reply
  2. April @ PolkaDots n' PinkySwears says

    January 25, 2012 at 10:39 pm

    I’m a follower!!

    Reply
  3. Twice Nice says

    January 25, 2012 at 10:53 pm

    Super giveaway! I’m a follower.
    Deb

    Reply
  4. Twice Nice says

    January 25, 2012 at 10:54 pm

    Cassie, I “like” you on facebook!

    Reply
  5. Shari @ turnstylevogue.com says

    January 25, 2012 at 10:58 pm

    Would you believe this is my first giveaway that I’ve entered? Kind of fun 😉 So…I’ve already taken care of the first 4 criteria. So for #5…my biggest frustration is separating daily chores from work projects. If I don’t have a grip on one, then I lose focus on the other!

    Have a great day!

    Shari

    Reply
  6. Twice Nice says

    January 25, 2012 at 11:03 pm

    I “liked” AKA Design on Facebook.
    Deb

    Reply
  7. Brooke says

    January 25, 2012 at 11:10 pm

    Oooo I want that book!! I’m a follower!
    http://www.inside-outdesign.blogspot.com

    Reply
  8. Brooke says

    January 25, 2012 at 11:11 pm

    I liked you on fb!
    http://www.inside-outdesign.blogspot.com

    Reply
  9. Twice Nice says

    January 25, 2012 at 11:16 pm

    My biggest decorating challenge is continuity from room to room with open design concepts.

    Reply
  10. Lisa @ Before Meets After says

    January 25, 2012 at 11:23 pm

    I would LOVE to win! You know I’m a follower Cassie! I hope the kiddos feel better 🙂

    Reply
  11. cushy says

    January 25, 2012 at 11:44 pm

    i’m a follower!

    Reply
  12. michelle says

    January 26, 2012 at 12:35 am

    Awesome giveaway, her home is gorgeous!
    I am a follower. 🙂
    xoxo

    Reply
  13. michelle says

    January 26, 2012 at 12:37 am

    My biggest struggle is my tiny bathrooms that hopefully will get a face lift sometime this year, also room in my house for storage, I have very little.
    xoxo

    Reply
  14. michelle says

    January 26, 2012 at 12:38 am

    I thought I already liked you on facebook but i didn’t.. BUT I do now! 🙂
    xoxo

    Reply
  15. Lesley says

    January 26, 2012 at 12:46 am

    oh god. sorry…hope he is feeling better. yuck.

    I am going to come back here tomorrow about this post and giveaway when I have a moment to concentrate on it. Tired. Worked a long day in the studio…

    Hang in there! Hope no one else comes down with it. Yikes.

    Reply
  16. Shari @ turnstylevogue.com says

    January 26, 2012 at 12:51 am

    Ok. Let’s see if I can do this correctly 🙂

    I am a follower.

    Reply
  17. Shari @ turnstylevogue.com says

    January 26, 2012 at 12:51 am

    I am a follower of AKA Design!

    Reply
  18. Shari @ turnstylevogue.com says

    January 26, 2012 at 12:52 am

    I LIKE you on Facebook. I really really do 🙂

    Reply
  19. Shari @ turnstylevogue.com says

    January 26, 2012 at 12:52 am

    I LIKE AKA Design on Facebook too!

    Reply
  20. Shari @ turnstylevogue.com says

    January 26, 2012 at 12:53 am

    My biggest struggle, as mentioned, is separating household chores and my work projects so that I can focus on one and prioritize.

    Whew…think I got it right now.

    Reply
  21. A place 2 call home says

    January 26, 2012 at 1:09 am

    I’m of course a follower! I wish I could take you out for coffee tomorrow, you’ve had a rough day!

    Reply
  22. [email protected] says

    January 26, 2012 at 1:14 am

    Ugh…what a day you’ve had! Hugs!
    I’m a follower and would love to win!

    Reply
  23. [email protected] says

    January 26, 2012 at 1:14 am

    I like you on FB!

    Reply
  24. A place 2 call home says

    January 26, 2012 at 1:16 am

    I liked you on facebook! I tried to Become a follower of aka, but I couldn’t find how to follow? Anyway no worries!

    Reply
  25. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. says

    January 26, 2012 at 1:20 am

    Oh no Cassie, sounds like a rough day! Hope Sawyer is feeling better soon!

    Reply
  26. Rebecca says

    January 26, 2012 at 1:53 am

    Of course, I’m already a follower!

    And, wanted to let you know the stomach bug is running rampant down here in Frederick, my 3 year old had it for 5 days, BAD! Hope your son is feeling better soon. 🙂

    Reply
  27. The Bold Abode says

    January 26, 2012 at 2:14 am

    Poor baby! Puking is THE worst. I hope he feels better soon and it remains contained… otherwise we might have a Primitive and Proper Puking Party…yuk.

    Oh, and Shannon is amazing. Simply amazing.

    Reply
  28. Andrea says

    January 26, 2012 at 2:29 am

    I am already a follower of your awesome blog!

    Reply
  29. Andrea says

    January 26, 2012 at 2:29 am

    I am now following AKA Design!

    Reply
  30. Andrea says

    January 26, 2012 at 2:30 am

    I am following you on Facebook!

    Reply
  31. Andrea says

    January 26, 2012 at 2:30 am

    I am following AKA Design on Facebook!

    Reply
  32. Andrea says

    January 26, 2012 at 2:30 am

    I struggle with mixing colors and patterns the most in my home. I’m getting better at it, but it doesn’t come easy for me.

    Reply
  33. Katie says

    January 26, 2012 at 2:50 am

    I’m a happy follower of Primitive & Proper! Hope Sawyer feels better soon!

    Reply
  34. Katie says

    January 26, 2012 at 2:51 am

    I like Primitive & Proper on facebook!

    Reply
  35. Katie says

    January 26, 2012 at 2:52 am

    I struggle with finding MY style – I will often try to emulate all the ideas I see on other blogs – but more recently I’m finally defining my own style! I love AKA Design’s rooms! Gorgeous!

    Reply
  36. Karena says

    January 26, 2012 at 3:23 am

    Cassie this is so great and I can see she has great style!

    Don’t enter me since I have won a giveaway from you recently!

    xoxo
    Karena
    Art by Karena

    Reply
  37. Sandy says

    January 26, 2012 at 3:39 am

    I am a follower of your blog already…

    Reply
  38. Sandy says

    January 26, 2012 at 3:40 am

    I Like Primitive and Proper on FB…

    Reply
  39. MELANIE says

    January 26, 2012 at 4:01 am

    Yay! Ive been a follower of P&P for a while now!

    MJ
    Lucky 7 Design

    Reply
  40. MELANIE says

    January 26, 2012 at 4:02 am

    I LIKE you on FB too!

    MJ
    Lucky 7 Design

    Reply
  41. MELANIE says

    January 26, 2012 at 4:02 am

    I LIKEd AKA Design on FB tonight!

    MJ
    Lucky 7 Design

    Reply
  42. MELANIE says

    January 26, 2012 at 4:04 am

    The thing that I struggle the most with in my home is….

    that I get bored so easily…im always redoin something and changing out the accessories…and I mean sometime 2-3 times in one week. Yep….

    Hey today is my birthday, maybe I’ll be the lucky winner!

    MJ
    Lucky 7 Design

    Reply
  43. [email protected] says

    January 26, 2012 at 4:17 am

    I’m a follower! And I love Shannon’s work!

    Reply
  44. 17 Perth says

    January 26, 2012 at 4:27 am

    Wow..cassie, you did have a seriously full morning. I hope the little ones are feeling better. On a lighter note–great giveaway. 🙂

    Reply
  45. 17 Perth says

    January 26, 2012 at 4:28 am

    In our home, I struggle the most with the master bedroom. For some reason, I cannot commit. I am however a huge fan of AKA Design’s headboard!

    Reply
  46. [email protected] says

    January 26, 2012 at 5:41 am

    Thanks for the awesome giveaway Cassie. I’m a happy follower:)

    Reply
  47. [email protected] says

    January 26, 2012 at 5:42 am

    Followed AKA on facebook but can’t seem to get your fb page to connect.

    Reply
  48. Maury Kilgo says

    January 26, 2012 at 1:48 pm

    I love being a follower of your blog! I hope your little boy is feeling better!

    Reply
  49. Maury Kilgo says

    January 26, 2012 at 1:49 pm

    I liked you on Facebook! How have I not done that before?

    Reply
  50. Maury Kilgo says

    January 26, 2012 at 1:51 pm

    Biggest struggle… other than budget? I’m going to go with colors. I love colors but struggle with making the rooms seem cohesive if everything isn’t the same.

    Reply
  51. Dharma says

    January 26, 2012 at 2:04 pm

    Hey gorgeous! I’m a Follower 🙂

    Reply
  52. Between Blue and Yellow says

    January 26, 2012 at 2:29 pm

    Poor little Sawyer 🙁 That book sounds awesome!

    Reply
  53. jeannie maxwell says

    January 26, 2012 at 5:31 pm

    I follow you!

    Reply
  54. jeannie maxwell says

    January 26, 2012 at 5:31 pm

    I follow AKA Design!

    Reply
  55. jeannie maxwell says

    January 26, 2012 at 5:32 pm

    My biggest struggle is decorating my bedroom. I want it to truly reflect me and my husband but its always a miss. I never get it right and change up the bedding more than I’d like my husband to realize. I wish I could get it together in there…bedrooms are supposed to be your soothing place :).

    Reply
  56. Heather @ The Junktion says

    January 26, 2012 at 10:06 pm

    I’m a follower on your blog! (Love it!!)

    Reply
  57. Heather @ The Junktion says

    January 26, 2012 at 10:06 pm

    I “liked” you on Facebook.

    Reply
  58. Heather @ The Junktion says

    January 26, 2012 at 10:07 pm

    I “liked” AKA Designs on Facebook!

    Reply
  59. Heather @ The Junktion says

    January 26, 2012 at 10:07 pm

    I became a follower of AKA Designs on their blog using bloglovin.

    Reply
  60. Heather @ The Junktion says

    January 26, 2012 at 10:08 pm

    My biggest struggle is my living room…it’s a very open layout that flows into my kitchen and my dining room, but the layout is incredibly hard to rearrange any furniture in. I just don’t have the vision! 🙂

    Reply
  61. Ispirato Design says

    January 26, 2012 at 11:27 pm

    I”m a follower. Hope the little guy is feeling better by now!

    Reply
  62. Ispirato Design says

    January 26, 2012 at 11:28 pm

    Followed AKA on Facebook and I’ve been following you on Facebook which is how I found out about your give away!

    Reply
  63. Ispirato Design says

    January 26, 2012 at 11:30 pm

    My biggest struggle is the laundry room. It’s actually part of the garage entryway (which is pretty much where everyone enters the house.

    Reply
  64. Dragonfly4 says

    January 27, 2012 at 12:32 am

    I’m a follower!

    Thanks for hosting this giveaway!

    Karen
    dragonflyu (at) verizon (dot) net

    Reply
  65. Dragonfly4 says

    January 27, 2012 at 12:33 am

    I already follow {AKA} Design!

    Karen
    dragonflyu (at) verizon (dot) net

    Reply
  66. Dragonfly4 says

    January 27, 2012 at 12:37 am

    Oh! There are so many struggles in my house!
    I guess the most “public” or obvious one is the ginormous, over sized, hideous, white Italian, chipped marble fire place surround and mantle monstrosity (whew! that’s a mouth full!), and the china closet (which we are in the process of gutting) in what is now the living room of the house we purchased from my in-laws.

    Karen
    dragonflyu (at) verizon (dot) net

    Reply
  67. Sally says

    January 27, 2012 at 2:51 am

    I follow your blog! Wonderful giveaway – thanks so much!!!

    [email protected]

    Reply
  68. Sally says

    January 27, 2012 at 2:52 am

    I follow AKA Design via email.

    [email protected]

    Reply
  69. Sally says

    January 27, 2012 at 2:53 am

    I like you on Facebook!!

    [email protected]

    Reply
  70. Sally says

    January 27, 2012 at 2:53 am

    I like AKA Design on Facebook.

    [email protected]

    Reply
  71. Sally says

    January 27, 2012 at 2:57 am

    I struggle with coordinating different fabric prints in my living room and dining room. I’d love to win this giveaway!!

    [email protected]

    Reply
  72. Tam says

    January 27, 2012 at 7:02 pm

    I follow your blog! It is great!

    [email protected]

    Reply
  73. Tam says

    January 27, 2012 at 7:04 pm

    In my living room, I have lots of dark, large pieces of furnture (entertainment center, book cases), so I have a hard time making the room feel light and airy with the dark furniture.

    Reply
  74. The house That Can says

    January 29, 2012 at 5:38 pm

    I am a follower! 😉

    Reply
  75. The house That Can says

    January 29, 2012 at 5:40 pm

    I am a facebook fan too!

    Reply
  76. The house That Can says

    January 29, 2012 at 5:44 pm

    newest follower at akadesign! 🙂
    thanks for the giveaway! Hope I am the lucky winner!

    Reply
  77. The house That Can says

    January 29, 2012 at 5:47 pm

    Liked akadesign on facebook!

    Reply

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