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May 23, 2017 By Shirley

Do You Love All-American Decorating and Timeless Style? – A Giveaway

Do you love All-American decorating and timeless style like I do?

Then you would love this book that I featured in my last post

of my High Low Project inspired by this “Beautiful” book.

Love the style of Mark D. Sikes so much that I want to share it with you.

I decided to purchase another copy of his book and share one with one of my readers.

Yes, I am personally giving away a copy of the book to one of my readers, 

“Beautiful, All-American Decorating and Timeless Style.” by Mark D. Sikes

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I first saw this book on a post by the lovely ladies of Design Chic

and was smitten. I ordered the book right away and anxiously awaiting for his new book.

I am using this book for lots of inspiration for my new “right-sized” home.

Combining classic All-American style with French country.

I am hoping that I can work these french doors into my design of the house:

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In this book you will find a tremendous amount of inspiration and design that you

can apply to your home.

For example, I love the layering of this mantel!

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A most beautiful way to combine the classic traditional style with a modern twist.

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Oh and the blue and white!

I can see another “high low project” coming.

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And the chinoiserie!!!

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So admiring this tower bookcase. I can see this incorporated in my “right-sized” home.

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In this book, rooms are wonderfully chaptered by color scheme.

Gorgeous inspiration of beautiful rooms, vignettes, amazing ways to incorporate storage and organization

and more, are what you will see in this book.

This could be yours! Just leave me a comment stating that you would love to win this book!

Winner will be chosen at random.

This  giveaway will end on June 6th, 2017 and winner will be announced on June 8th, 2017.

Good luck and have a most beautiful day!!!

Please note: This is NOT a sponsored post. I love this book and all reviews are

happily and gloriously my own!

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  1. Sharon Avinger says

    May 23, 2017 at 8:08 am

    Traditional with a twist is exactly my style! I would love to win this book. The pictures are really enticing. Thank you for this offer.

    Reply
  2. Margaret Brady says

    May 23, 2017 at 8:13 am

    Love reading your posts and all the inspiration they offer. Would love to win this book.

    Reply
  3. Cookie Sheldon says

    May 23, 2017 at 8:17 am

    I would love to add this to my collection. TY

    Reply
  4. laura janning says

    May 23, 2017 at 8:18 am

    i see a lot of these ideas being incorporated into the new house. i feel those wheels spinning right now! They say nobody does blue and white in their decorating like Mark Sikes.

    Reply
  5. Christi Anderson says

    May 23, 2017 at 8:20 am

    I just love books – especially decorating books! I would love to win it!

    Reply
  6. Penny at Enjoying The Simple Things says

    May 23, 2017 at 8:27 am

    Yes please! I would love to win this book. Thank you for the chance!

    Reply
  7. Patti says

    May 23, 2017 at 8:30 am

    We are downsizing soon and I think this book would be of great value as I cull our belongings. Thank you for offering and I do hope I win this!!!

    Reply
  8. Jean says

    May 23, 2017 at 8:37 am

    Would love to be considered to win this book. i would,share this book with my 80 year old Mama who still has the decorating flare Nd is always open to new ideas.

    Reply
  9. Pam Richardson says

    May 23, 2017 at 8:41 am

    Shirley, I follow Mark D. Sikes on IG and I love his design style…always tasteful, but with a little edge. And since I haven’t purchased this book, I would love to win a copy…Happy Tuesday!

    Reply
  10. bonnie morgan says

    May 23, 2017 at 8:46 am

    This book sounds intriguing! I love the mantel advise and want to study the high low effect. I need help in the styling department. I love the phrase ,with a new twist! Thanks for keeping us abreast of new books.

    Reply
  11. Kay says

    May 23, 2017 at 8:47 am

    Would love to win a copy of this book and spend time viewing its design elements.

    Reply
  12. Janice Chiaffredo says

    May 23, 2017 at 8:54 am

    Trying to get my “right size” house looking beautiful. Please draw my name! PS Love your web site it is so fresh and beautiful.

    Reply
  13. Regina S. says

    May 23, 2017 at 9:04 am

    I haven’t seen this book yet! Yes, I would love to win this book.

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  14. Susan says

    May 23, 2017 at 9:06 am

    Beautiful! I would love to win this book ! I hope you get to incorporate the french doors in your new home.

    Reply
  15. Jean Tucker says

    May 23, 2017 at 9:09 am

    Just downsized to a new home, could use some inspiration. Would love to win this book.

    Reply
  16. Pinky says

    May 23, 2017 at 9:16 am

    I would LOOOOVE to win this book! It looks fabulous! I can see you doing a new “high/low vignette”!!!!!!

    Reply
  17. Linda a. says

    May 23, 2017 at 9:20 am

    The book looks amazing, would love to own it.

    Reply
  18. Cyndie says

    May 23, 2017 at 9:32 am

    I put this book in my Amazon cart but would so rather win
    a copy! Would love to have it—thank you for such an awesome opportunity!

    Reply
  19. SHARON says

    May 23, 2017 at 9:35 am

    This book looks like it has so many great ideas. I would love to add it to my collection.

    Reply
  20. Patty says

    May 23, 2017 at 9:39 am

    We are hoping to sell the house we own now and downsize into something more manageable. This book would help me go in a different direction with a new home.

    Reply
  21. Susan McMillan says

    May 23, 2017 at 9:54 am

    Would love to have this book to get fresh new ideas. Thanks so much for offering it to us!

    Reply
  22. BArbara Burrus says

    May 23, 2017 at 9:58 am

    I am always looking for inspiration, new design and decorating ideas. Your blog and pictures keep me inspired but this book would be a wonderful keepsake. Thanks for the opportunity to win it!

    Reply
  23. rosie M says

    May 23, 2017 at 10:29 am

    Right now I am in the process of totally changing my family room area and am struggling with fabric color choices, etc. This book looks inspirational and just what kind of help I need! Thanks for making the offer possible!
    Rosie @ The Magic Hutch

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  24. Terri Santa Coloma says

    May 23, 2017 at 10:35 am

    I’d love to win this beautiful book.

    Reply
  25. susan says

    May 23, 2017 at 10:42 am

    This would be a beautiful book to add to my collection!

    Reply
  26. Annette Rogers McGowan says

    May 23, 2017 at 10:56 am

    I would love to have this book.

    Reply
  27. Marie says

    May 23, 2017 at 10:58 am

    It definitely sounds like an interesting book. I’m curious, so, I would love to win it.

    Reply
  28. Linda says

    May 23, 2017 at 11:14 am

    I would love to pop a bunch of my favorite items on the mantel, the book looks amazing

    Reply
  29. Mary L says

    May 23, 2017 at 11:21 am

    Would love to win this beautiful book..

    Reply
  30. Pat Vinson says

    May 23, 2017 at 11:23 am

    Hi Shirley. What a beautiful book! My favorite thing to do,is spend time decorating in my home! I would love to win this book! Good luck with your new home. I’m sure it will be beautiful! Thank you for the chance to have this book.

    Reply
  31. SHERRY MYERS says

    May 23, 2017 at 11:39 am

    I can hardly wait to see the plans for your new home! I have no doubt it will be timeless and classic. I also love and am intrigued by the talent of Mark D. Skies. What a perfect name for his new book! The cover alone is gorgeous. I would enjoy it among my collection. Thank you, Shirley, for your kindness, and the tempting peek!

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  32. SHERRY MYERS says

    May 23, 2017 at 11:41 am

    Pardon me, Sikes.

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  33. Nancy says

    May 23, 2017 at 12:31 pm

    I love your term “right-size house”. Sounds like a lot more fun than downsizing. My husband and I got that backwards. The last time he was transferred before retirement, we had to get a house that didn’t hold all our furniture because of the house prices in that area. Then where we moved for retirement houses were better priced. So I wanted one that would have plenty of room for visiting children and grandchildren. That’s what we did. And wouldn’t you know we were blessed to have all our family not only move to the same city but right in our neighborhood. Our house may be too big for us but I’m not complaining or moving. ?

    Reply
  34. Peggy Marshall says

    May 23, 2017 at 12:35 pm

    This book looks like my kind of book. I collect decorating books and would love to add this one to my collection!

    Reply
  35. Maggie says

    May 23, 2017 at 12:58 pm

    So now I know! My style is “traditional with some French country”. I’d love to read more about it!

    Reply
  36. carol smith says

    May 23, 2017 at 1:00 pm

    Hi Shirley, can’t wait to see your “right-sized” home. I would love to “win” this book as the decorating style appeals to me as does yours. Thanks ~ carol

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  37. donna Powell says

    May 23, 2017 at 1:35 pm

    How sweet of you to offer one of your favorite books to us. I would love to win it as we have no bookstores in our little town. Thank you for your generosity! Donna

    Reply
  38. Dena says

    May 23, 2017 at 1:51 pm

    What a wonderful book! I would love to add it to my collection. Thank you for the opportunity.

    Reply
  39. Debra Bartels says

    May 23, 2017 at 2:10 pm

    Love, love, love the tower bookcase. I have too many books but one more wouldn’t hurt. Thanks for the chance to win this beautiful book.

    Reply
  40. Anita says

    May 23, 2017 at 2:41 pm

    I would love to add this book to my library of interior design books. How lovely to have the chapters organized by color. I look forward to learning more about this book.

    Reply
  41. Jeanne says

    May 23, 2017 at 2:47 pm

    I’ve just “discovered” Mark D. Sikes and I am smitten. The book is lovely – the blue/white palette is calling my name. What a nice give-away. 🙂

    Reply
  42. Sherry b says

    May 23, 2017 at 2:48 pm

    I have seen this book and love it! I would be so happy to win this giveaway!

    Reply
  43. Sandra D, Joliet says

    May 23, 2017 at 2:48 pm

    Yes, I would love to win the beautiful “Beautiful” book. I love browsing through books and magazines about home decorating and crafting. One gets so inspired!

    Reply
  44. eleanor says

    May 23, 2017 at 2:56 pm

    The book sounds wonderful. I am trying to make some changes to my house and this would be so helpful.

    Reply
  45. Robin says

    May 23, 2017 at 3:08 pm

    Interesting ideas. Hope I win the book for further inspiration!

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  46. Brenda says

    May 23, 2017 at 3:27 pm

    Hi Shirley, I would love to own this book. We also need to downsize and purge so many possessions. Maybe it will inspire us to get moving!

    Reply
  47. Wrenda says

    May 23, 2017 at 3:52 pm

    Indeed BEAUTIFUL!! I would love to own this book. There aren’t many books these days that feature timeless style, mixing some traditional elements with other transitional pieces. Love, love the pages with chinoiserie!! I swoon over anything with blue.
    Hope you are having a wonderful week.

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  48. Mary M says

    May 23, 2017 at 3:54 pm

    Love everything Mark Sikes does and can’t wait to see your new house.

    Reply
  49. Charlotte says

    May 23, 2017 at 4:37 pm

    Beautiful inspiration for sure.

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  50. tina says

    May 23, 2017 at 4:48 pm

    This is an incredible book. Would love to add it to my growing collection.

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  51. Anne says

    May 23, 2017 at 5:19 pm

    What a beautiful book! Hope you are having a great week xox

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  52. Pinky says

    May 23, 2017 at 5:31 pm

    I have decided if I don’t win I am going to order this. I am betting it has a LOT that would be very inspirational to me!!! I used that mantle to help me with some shelves Joe just hung for me here in my office. I also would like to try to recreate some blue and white vignettes! Hope you had a great day. I am getting so anxious for YOUR new home to start so I guess you are VERY anxious:):)
    PS, just count these as one comment:):)

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  53. Cynthia Mitchell says

    May 23, 2017 at 6:07 pm

    Hi Shirley,
    I love looking at your gorgeous designs! Would love to win this wonderful book!
    Thanks,
    Cynthia

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  54. Cathy temple says

    May 23, 2017 at 6:25 pm

    I love the incredible style of Mark D. Sikes and would love to win this book. Thank you for the chance, Shirley!

    Reply
  55. june says

    May 23, 2017 at 6:38 pm

    I love a good design book…this one would be a great addition to my collection.

    Reply
  56. Debrashoppeno5 says

    May 23, 2017 at 7:08 pm

    Thia is just my style. It is a lovely book.

    Reply
  57. sandra says

    May 23, 2017 at 7:23 pm

    I do love inspiration and updated styles.Thanks for bringing the book to everyones attention

    Reply
  58. KARENANN says

    May 23, 2017 at 8:26 pm

    I would love to win such a lovely book. Thank your for the opportunity!

    Reply
  59. Ellen walsh says

    May 23, 2017 at 9:14 pm

    I would love to win this book. Love his style.

    Reply
  60. Nancy brantley says

    May 23, 2017 at 10:11 pm

    I would love to win this book! Can’t wait to see your “right size” home….it will be Beautiful! As I have said before you have great decor taste!!!

    Reply
  61. marty k says

    May 23, 2017 at 10:38 pm

    This looks great! I would love to add this to my collection of decorating books!

    Reply
  62. lorb says

    May 24, 2017 at 8:15 am

    OMG! This is absolutely stunning. I have lots of crystal balls I was going to sell in a garage sale, but I have just changed my mind… I love the combination of the crystal balls with the vases and the plants all strengthened out along the table.

    Reply
  63. sandy says

    May 24, 2017 at 8:31 am

    I would love to win this book. I have an old house built in 1876 sitting on the bank of the Ohio River and it needs all American style. Thanks for this offer.

    Reply
  64. Thelma says

    May 24, 2017 at 12:46 pm

    I would love to read this book – my style definitely more traditional than my generation peers but make me very happy?X,
    ?T

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  65. Susan says

    May 24, 2017 at 5:37 pm

    This looks like a lovely book, with great decor ideas. Thank you for giving us all a chance to win it!

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  66. Nancy @ Slightly Coastal says

    May 24, 2017 at 7:28 pm

    Great book! I would love it for sure!

    Nancy

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  67. Pam @ diyDesignFanatic.com says

    May 25, 2017 at 3:48 pm

    Lovely book Shirley and I would love to win it!

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  68. Angela vassar says

    May 25, 2017 at 11:22 pm

    The book looks inspirational, and I would love get a closer look:) Thanks for giving a copy away.

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  69. Angela vassar says

    May 25, 2017 at 11:24 pm

    This book looks very inspirational! I would love to get a closer look:)
    Thank you for giving a copy away!

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  70. Terr santa Coloma says

    May 25, 2017 at 11:40 pm

    I’d love this Beautiful book!

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  71. Ilona says

    May 26, 2017 at 1:02 am

    This book looks like a dream. Thank you so much for sharing it with us. Even if I don’t win, still good to know what I can put on my book “wish list”.

    Reply
  72. Denise says

    May 26, 2017 at 7:36 am

    I have been searching for a good design book, so the timing of this post is perfect. After a year of recovering from surgery after a work-related injured at my job as an ER nurse, I’ve had just over a year to learn how much I love interior design. My analytical mind doesn’t have the creative vision that designers are blessed with, so I need lots of inspiration. I can get lost for hours reading blogs about design styles and enjoy seeing how others interpret their own spaces. It allows me to escape my day to day reality and feel inspired in new ways. Perhaps in the future you could suggest additional books, or designers that we (the readers) could utilize in planning and making the most of our own homes for our families. Thank you for recommending this book and the opportunity to win a copy. Good luck to everyone else who would also appreciate winning a copy of this book!

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  73. Sandra at Maison De Jardin says

    May 26, 2017 at 7:45 am

    Shirley: Your blog is inspiration for me and I know the book is wonderful. Yes, I would love to win a copy. I feel there is so much to learn about decorating our homes and we gain such great ideas from the talented people of our world.

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  74. Betty brown says

    May 26, 2017 at 7:48 am

    Love the blues and the classic design.That would make a beautiful coffee table book

    Reply
  75. Rebecca Turner says

    May 26, 2017 at 10:21 am

    I would love to add this book to my favorite “decor” books, piled high on my library desk! The desk was a birthday gift, but my husband and I shopped for it together. It’s a large, sturdy piece, probably from the twenties or thirties, and I wanted it exactly for the purpose of books & display. Now my favorite books are always at hand! (Bonus: It has pockets on both sides where I can display specimen seashells, pottery, etc.)

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  76. Teresa Ogg says

    May 26, 2017 at 11:44 am

    This looks like such a lovely book to add to my decorating library. My taste is mostly traditional with some French country mixed in.

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  77. Lynn Fowler says

    May 26, 2017 at 11:59 am

    Winning this book would be a great addition to my small but well loved library of home improvement, design.

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  78. Heather S says

    May 28, 2017 at 7:39 pm

    I would la la LOVE to win this book, thank you, cheers! xoxo

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  79. Annette says

    May 28, 2017 at 11:04 pm

    I’d really like to win this book.

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  80. Esther dill says

    May 29, 2017 at 5:16 pm

    Love your style and I look at your blog daily. So excited to see your future journey of your new “right size” home.

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  81. Meghan says

    May 30, 2017 at 12:36 pm

    Would love to look through this book!

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  82. Andrea says

    May 31, 2017 at 8:08 am

    He’s a genius worth studying, the way he pairs and balances a mantle, table, or vignette. I can’t wait to see if you’re able to incorporate the tower bookcase in your new place. Thanks for featuring this book and would love to own it!

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  83. Lidy@Frenchgardenhouse Antiques says

    May 31, 2017 at 1:17 pm

    Shirley, what a stunning book! It has EVERYTHING we love, doesn’t it? Mark is a genius at balancing traditional, classic pieces with more contemporary decor and giving it a timeless look. I haven’t had the opportunity to see this gorgeous book yet, but would love to take the time to peruse each and every page. You are so generous! Thank you for hosting this beautiful give away.

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  84. Linda says

    June 1, 2017 at 10:00 am

    I would live to win the book to drool over, how fun to have sisters, I sure wish I did. Thank you for the beautiful summer pictures in your porch.

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  85. Constance Mattson says

    June 1, 2017 at 10:17 am

    Can’t imagine the fun I would have pouring over the photos in this dream book…but if you pick me, I will love every moment! ?

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  86. Kathryn says

    June 1, 2017 at 11:06 am

    I saw this in B&N last week and wild LOVE to have it! Thank you for your beautiful blogs…love the window treatments in your sunroom :-).

    Reply
  87. Camille Hall says

    June 1, 2017 at 11:55 am

    Absolutely lovely pictures-thank you for sharing
    with us! I would love a copy of the book!
    Thank you!

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  88. DOrothy Wilson says

    June 1, 2017 at 1:15 pm

    I would love to win this lovely book! Summer is in full swing in south Florida and it would make fun reading while enjoying a glass of lavender lemonade!

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  89. Mary Sutton says

    June 1, 2017 at 1:43 pm

    Hi Shirley, Yours is the one e-mail I look so forward to, I love your style and want to thank you for all the ideas you share, you have a beautiful way of putting things together! We just moved and I’m trying to figure things out, so I’d just love to win a copy of the book “Beautiful!” I have an old Hickory chair sofa that reminds me of the on in the book. It could sure use a fresh new look! Thank you for your amazing and helpful website!

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  90. gail says

    June 1, 2017 at 1:51 pm

    I would love to win the BEAUTIFUL book! Love your blog, too!

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  91. Connie Hill says

    June 1, 2017 at 4:18 pm

    Oh, how I would love ❤️ to win this book!
    Your blog is my favorite!
    Summer in Tallahassee is hot, so I would enjoy sitting down with this ” beautiful ” book!
    Thanks!

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  92. Barbara says

    June 1, 2017 at 8:21 pm

    Love Chinoiserie and would love to have M.Sikes book!

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  93. Eleanor says

    June 1, 2017 at 9:03 pm

    Oh I would love to win this book. And I love, love your sunroom and it’s many seasonal changes.

    Reply
  94. Susan Smith says

    June 2, 2017 at 4:20 pm

    I love decorating books and magazines. Just ask my mail lady! I would love a chance to win. Thanks for the give-away. Yours is my favorite blog!

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  95. Mary says

    June 2, 2017 at 8:35 pm

    I love your style and always look forward to your blog post! I am a decorating book and magazine fanitic and would simply be over the moon to receive this beautiful book. Thank you for sharing your passion!

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  96. Sheila kalil says

    June 2, 2017 at 10:29 pm

    Count me in too. Love decorating in timeless & traditional style and would enjoy this book very much! Thanks for all of your ideas and sharing!

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  97. Lori says

    June 4, 2017 at 9:14 pm

    I love this type of book. Would love to win !

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  98. Mandi says

    June 4, 2017 at 9:21 pm

    Always love your posts and would love to win this beautiful book to put on my coffee table to inspire others!

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  99. Kris @ Junk Chic Cottage says

    June 5, 2017 at 4:09 am

    What a gorgeous book to swoon through. Thanks for a chance Shirley. Happy New week.
    xoxo
    Kris

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  100. tracy Chandler says

    June 5, 2017 at 6:27 am

    PICK ME…pick me.. I have just started my decorating book collection. I would LOVE to add this one to my coffee table especially as a gift from one of my favorite bloggers!

    Reply
  101. Irene says

    June 6, 2017 at 11:54 am

    This beautiful book would be a great addition to my collection! I love his style!

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  102. Carole zweizig says

    June 6, 2017 at 12:42 pm

    Love your site and all your amazing ideas!

    Reply
  103. Joanne Vest says

    June 6, 2017 at 1:45 pm

    WOW! Great book! Would look absolutely wonderful on my basket truck! Of course, after I drag it around with me forever! Like in the car, at my office, during break, outside after work, etc.!!!!!!!

    Reply
  104. Donna G. says

    June 6, 2017 at 3:53 pm

    Would love to add this book to my collection. Thanks, Shirley.

    Reply
  105. Sandra Fischer says

    June 6, 2017 at 8:29 pm

    Would love to own a copy of that lovely book as I too enjoy layering my treasures ….maybe sometimes too many layers so would love to see a professional way of doing it!!!!!! Hope I win!!!!

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  106. Anita says

    June 6, 2017 at 9:25 pm

    Traditional + country French+HEAVEN. I’d love to add this book to my library!

    Reply
  107. Ilona says

    June 6, 2017 at 10:14 pm

    This books looks wonderful and timeless. It’s one of those that will be still current in 20 years.

    Reply
  108. Cheryl Bull says

    June 6, 2017 at 11:30 pm

    This looks to be a perfect decorating book! Thank you for bringing it to my attention!

    Reply
  109. Ginger Crow says

    June 6, 2017 at 1:02 pm

    Would certainly enjoy this book and the 8th is my birthday…what a nice surprise it would be to win!

    Reply
  110. Susan Kistler says

    June 6, 2017 at 11:03 pm

    Better late than never- hope I’m still in time to win the book! Thank you for the chance-it will be at the top of my summer reading list!

    Reply

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