Happy Autumn Everyone! Even though it will be awhile here in SoCal before leaves start turning colors and the days get cooler where you can put on a fuzzy sweater and jeans. I know it looks like this in other parts of the country, California takes it's own sweet time for fall to get here. We have had tempertures in the high 90's in these parts but the last few mornings I have seen dew on the car windows so fall is there is a bit more of a chill in the air, so fall must be around the corner.
Not only is it the First Day of Autumn last week but September marks the Blogaversery of Home..Be Inspired Blog. I started my Blog in September of 2007, that seemed like a long time ago. I started my blog after several months of blog hopping and enjoying many blogs such a Daisy Cottage, Pam Garrisons Craft Blog, Cherry Hill Cottage, Seeking Velvet Strawberries, Pleasures of Homemaking, Whatever, Heather Bullards' Past-Present, Notes of a Cottage Industry, The Painted Cottage and so many more....I thought I would love to have a blog of my own to document the daily life with pictures and stories. I used to scrapbook so I think my blog took the place of that but I also thought it would inspire me to scrapbook more to as my journaling would already be done, I'll I'd have to do was hit print. So many of the blogs out in bloglandia are like a magazines as I look at their wonderful photography and design asthetics. Decorating ideas are abundent with many how-tos and recipes by the dozens. I have enjoyed the vintage finds that many blogs share with everyone as well as the redo projects. There are so many more Inspirational Blogs popping up everyday and it is hard to keep up sometimes, I enjoy them all . I have tried to emmulate my blog after all of the many wonderful ones out in bloglandia. I think Home... be Inspired has evolved into a genre of All things about the HOME which includes the family{Mr. Incredible and the girls}, recipes{from recipes I have found in cookbooks as well as ones handed down from my family}, decorating, crafting, yardsaling, home- stalking type of blog{I think I need a bumber sticker that says, I brake for cute cottage houses". So for the next couple of weeks my blog Home...be Inspired is having a giveaway in honor of it's anniversary. What a better way to say Thank you to all my readers out there, ones who post comments and ones who lurk. This is your invitation to delurk yourself. So what can you Dear blog readers do to enter the give away. In the comment section tell Home...be Inspired what is your most favorite post OR what is it that you like about Home...be Inspired. That's it!!
Are you wondering what will the lucky winner get if they are chosen by the Random Generator.....well lookie here...
a hardcover decorating book called HOME SWEET HOME by Mary Englebrieght
and a recipe box full of Home....be Inspired recipes.......
Here is a recipe called Chicken in a Basket that will be included in the recipe box.
I'll use the radom generator to select the winner of the Home...be Inspired giveway on October 16th at Noon.
Edited to add....I'm going to hook up to the Fall Party at Rhoda's @ Southern Hospitality...since this is a fallish post, I haven't gotten around to adding all my decorations just yet...but I redid this wreath from last year..remember how pitiful it looked...have a look here ..
See I added the glittered mini pumpkins to the wreath..Happy Fall Everyone...
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Happy Autumn to you too, the pictures are adorable. I'm in south Texas so we're sort of like CAL, and the leaves don't change much early.
Congratulations on your anniversary! You have a beautiful blog.
Yoli
Posted by: Yoli Kalkofen ~ Apron of the Month Club | September 29, 2009 at 11:31 AM
Congratulations on you blogiversary!! I love seeing all your great decorating ideas and photos.
Posted by: mominin | September 29, 2009 at 11:48 AM
Can I live at that house in the first picture? :)
I love reading your blog (everything you write) 'cause I like to know what you are up to and I love it when you post pictures of your favorite things, either from other blogs or magazines... :)
Happy Blog Anniversary Ellie!
Posted by: shelley e | September 29, 2009 at 11:51 AM
Fun. Congratulations on your blogiversary.
Posted by: Allison | September 29, 2009 at 12:28 PM
I love how we have such similar taste! I have those same throw pillows (the waverly rose ballad bouquet) and your same duvet!
I think your stuff is beautiful, I'd love to win!
Thanks!
theweatheredcottage@gmail.com
Posted by: Aubree@The Weathered Cottage | September 29, 2009 at 05:52 PM
Hey there Ellie! I love how you "stalk" people's homes. lol Happy anniversary!
Cristina
Posted by: Cristina | September 29, 2009 at 06:35 PM
lovely, lovely, lovely images
Posted by: northern cottage | September 29, 2009 at 07:24 PM
I just found your blog a few days ago! I love it! Thank you for sharing, especially the recipes, it is refreshing to try something new. PICK ME ;)
Posted by: debi | September 30, 2009 at 08:00 AM
I'm new to your blog and you made a great frist impression so I'll be back ....daily! What a wonderful Anniversary give away~
Congratulations!
Blessing~
Leigh Ann
Posted by: Leigh Ann | September 30, 2009 at 10:32 AM
Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful! Enter me please. And I follow!
Posted by: Sandy B | September 30, 2009 at 11:02 AM
I'm so happy to have found your blog recently. I've been visiting every day. Ü What a beautiful and generous giveaway. I LOVE EVERYTHING! xox
Posted by: Wendy | September 30, 2009 at 04:00 PM
EXCELLENT! I like the design of your house and the very colorful trees. It gives the best look on your house. Thank you for sharing.
Posted by: Facaderens | October 01, 2009 at 02:45 AM
Happy Fall and Happy Blogaversary! What do I like about your blog? I like that it's a mix of things and love it when you show pictures of your pretty house!
Manuela
Posted by: The Pleasures of Homemaking | October 01, 2009 at 02:55 PM
Congratulations of your blogaversary. You have a lovely blog and I would love to taste that chicken in a basket, mmmmmmmm. I could sit for hours under that tree with the benches underneath. What beautiful photos.
Posted by: Alicia | October 01, 2009 at 07:29 PM
Wow...what a fabulous giveaway!!!
So happy to find your blog.
Happy day.
xojanis
Posted by: junkdreams | October 03, 2009 at 10:17 AM
Hello new friend! Your Fall inspiration is wonderful. And happy blogaversary! Thank you for entering me for the chance to win such fabulous goodies.
Blessings,
Marie
http://emmacallsmemama.com
Posted by: Marie | October 03, 2009 at 10:35 AM
I love all your yummy photos and fabulous ideas!
Posted by: Wendy | October 03, 2009 at 12:37 PM
Hi, I just found your blog today via Manuela's The Pleasures of Homemaking...please don't enter me in your giveaway since I'm just droppin' in for the very first time but I just want to say "Hey" :)...off to look around...
Posted by: sheila | October 03, 2009 at 03:08 PM
I love it all! I've always wanted the ME book. I'd love to win! Mona
Posted by: Mona | October 03, 2009 at 11:06 PM
Well you know I love your blog.....I'm a sucker for your porch postings and flowers of all kinds. I also enjoy your recipes :)
Happy Bloggy blog anniversary and Happy Fall :)
Posted by: Michelle | October 05, 2009 at 07:18 AM
Oh, thanks for joining the party, all of your decor is beautiful!! So pretty for FAll.
Posted by: Rhoda @ Southern Hospitality | October 05, 2009 at 01:17 PM
I love your all white hutch and its white accessories made special with your fall banner! Congrats on your blogging anniversary. I'm still new to all this, having started in the middle of March. It's a ball, and I've met so many great people- both online and in person. Thanks for stopping by for a visit. Hope you'll be back again sometime.
:-) Sue
Posted by: Sue | October 05, 2009 at 07:25 PM
Love your blog. I just discovered your blog through Cherry Hill Cottage and I am inspired by all things "Home" as well. I love the cottage farmhouse look and anything country and vintage/antique. I have bookmarked you and look forward to visiting with you. Sign me up for the give-a-way ~ how very generous and kind of you.
Diane
The Library Lady
"Take surprise and delight in the little things"
Posted by: Diane ~ The Library Lady | October 06, 2009 at 09:07 AM
Oohhh, the baby pumpkins on the wreath look great! I may have to copy this. :-)
Posted by: Cristina | October 07, 2009 at 12:11 PM
Happy Anniversary ... love your blog.
Posted by: Sharon | October 09, 2009 at 07:05 AM
omg love that dresser with the banner
beautiful photos too, I enjoyed my visit here today...thanks :-)
sarah
Posted by: sarah { abeachcottage } | October 11, 2009 at 02:11 PM
Just found you! Sign me up. You are very creative. My kind of gal.
Posted by: Gloria Elswood | October 12, 2009 at 10:40 PM
My hand is raised. I'm squirming in my seat. I'm saying "Oh, Oh" "Pick me" "Pick me" ~ typical kid. Happy anniversary ~ love your blog. Just discovered it through Cherry Hill.
Diane //(*_*)\\
The Library Lady
"Take surprise and delight in the little things"
Posted by: Diane ~ The Library Lady | October 13, 2009 at 07:07 AM
I found you via "My Romantic Home" - your blog is wonderful :)
The glittered gourds are beautiful and I could spend hours with the book!
Lisa @ Another Day Today
Posted by: Lisa | October 13, 2009 at 01:11 PM
Love your blog! Happy blogiversary!
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Posted by: Valerie | October 13, 2009 at 01:19 PM
OMgosh, beutiful objects of art, I hope I will win anything! Lovely thanks for the chance to win and please keep on blogging.
Posted by: Montse | October 13, 2009 at 01:19 PM
hi! your blog is great; and WOW, so is the giveaway!! i'd love to be entered for a chance to win! the glittered pretties and the banner are too cute;)
i am now a follower too!
noelle
Posted by: Noelle | October 13, 2009 at 01:20 PM
Congrats!!! This is my first time to your blog. Got here from Cindy's. Your giveaway stuff is fabulous. I will be back to visit your blog.
Posted by: Kim | October 13, 2009 at 01:31 PM
Hi, Lovely blog, I just found you via My Romantic Home blog....your pictures are wonderful, so very pretty and your giveaway prizes are awesome..
hugs
brenda
Posted by: Brenda | October 13, 2009 at 01:43 PM
Oh, your home is so lovely! I live in Texas and I really miss seeing the Fall colors from when I grew up in Maryland! Gorgeous! What a lovely grouping of giveaways here too! I would be delighted to win! Suzie purrpage3[at]verizon[dot]net
Posted by: Suzie Button | October 13, 2009 at 02:10 PM
Love the "FALL" banner !!!
I'm looking forward to that banner especially for the giveaway. sign me up!
callbob@gmail.com
Posted by: bob | October 13, 2009 at 02:23 PM
What a great autumn giveaway ~ Please sign me up too!
Kindly, ldh
Posted by: ldh | October 13, 2009 at 02:47 PM
Congratulations!! What a sweet giveaway and my, how creative you are! I love those glittery pumpkins with the satin wrapped stems!! Very clever! And the Fall banner- so sweet! Please enter me in your giveaway!
blessings
mary
Posted by: mary | October 13, 2009 at 03:12 PM
Congrats on your anniversary and count me in on your giveaway and what a giveaway. So many nice things.
Willow
Posted by: Willow | October 13, 2009 at 03:13 PM
What a wonderful give-a-way!So many pretty things! I enjoy your pictures. So many of your decorations I could easily see blending into my home! I love it!
Posted by: April R. | October 13, 2009 at 03:54 PM
I am so happy that I found your blog thanks to your give away link at My Romantic Home. I love all decorating blogs and always enjoy finding new ones. I will definately be back to see more. Thanks for sharing.
Happy Blogiversary!!!
Blessings,
Elizabeth
Posted by: Elizabeth | October 13, 2009 at 04:39 PM
Would love a chance at your giveaway. Please add me to the hat...and Happy Blogiversary!
Posted by: Caroline | October 13, 2009 at 05:25 PM
Great giveaway!
Posted by: Rhondi | October 13, 2009 at 06:55 PM
Happy Blogaversary...hehe.... lucky me that found your blog from the giveway entry from Cindy.. I love the simplicity of your whites....
Posted by: Naida Rivera | October 13, 2009 at 07:34 PM
Congrats to a very beautiful blog, who by the way is being added to my sidebar tonite! I would LOVE to win, what a wonderfully generous give away! Love it! Lori pinkfadedroses@sbcglobal.net
Posted by: Lori | October 13, 2009 at 07:43 PM
Wow, what fun and pretty things!! Thanks for the chance to win them.
Posted by: Amy Kinser | October 13, 2009 at 07:46 PM
happy blogaversary! Please sign me up for all the beautiful things in your giveaway. Your blog is great. Keep on blogging.
Posted by: georgia | October 13, 2009 at 08:03 PM
I'd love to be entered!! Lovely blog!!
Posted by: kaylee gotreau | October 13, 2009 at 09:06 PM
Love your giveaway! Everything is so great! I would love to be entered & really hope I win! Thanks so much! :) ~Stacy
Posted by: Stacy | October 13, 2009 at 09:14 PM
Hi, I enjoy your blog! Please stop by for a visit soon and enter me in on the giveaway!
Thanks Michelle
Posted by: Michelle | October 13, 2009 at 10:16 PM