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Kirkland’s Grand Opening recap

When I talk about my blog in relation to my life, I always say something is in my “blog life” versus my “real life”. I don’t do this intentionally, it’s just that it isn’t very often that these two worlds cross paths. Last Saturday I had the rare opportunity to have these two worlds come together and it was weird. Fun, and awesome, and weird.

As I mentioned Friday, I was asked (along with Beth from Free Stylin’) to help celebrate the Grand Opening of the Kirkland’s store in the Austin area. It was so fun to get to be a part of an event! They had a preview party the night before and several of my local blog friends came. We also got to each bring a guest to the preview party Friday night, so I brought my (very pregnant) sister (I bet you can’t guess which girl is my sister in the photo below! lol We look like twins).

Front Row: Kat (from Kirkland’s), Annie (Jamie’s friend), Jamie, Lindsay, Beth, Me, Jenn, and Lindsey (my sister)
Back Row: Danielle (from Kirkland’s), Ruth (Lindi’s friend), Ellie (Lindsay’s friend), Lindi, Gina, Reeta (Beth’s sister)

Kirkland’s asked Beth and I if we would each bring a favorite holiday treat to the event on Saturday so on Friday we set up a tablescape with room for our treats. I think it turned out really nice! Good thing Beth is a pro at tablescapes.

Here we are on Saturday during the event. Beth made 3 Ingredient Cookies and I made some Chocolate Bar Toffee that I will share with you guys later this week.

Kirkland’s went all-out for Beth and I. They made some tags for us to “tag” our favorite things around the store.

Here we are posing in front of all our favorite things. I chose the chicken wire shelf, the mirror behind me, and a big lantern next to Beth. (I ended up buying that mirror for my daughter’s room!)

Kirkland’s also printed out these flyers and placed them around the store. I laughed out loud when I read “Free Design Consultations!” because I certainly am not a professional designer. I do enjoy blogging about decorating my own house, but to see someone else consider me an expert had me in a fit of giggles (and totally flattered). I do honestly prefer just tinkering in my own home as a hobby though.

It was a really fun weekend and it was very exciting for this boring stay-at-home mom to be treated like a star for a couple days. I generally shy away from the spotlight, but I’ll admit it was nice to be validated by such a big brand who I like so much. I have put a lot of time and hard work into this blog, so it was very exciting to be recognized for it. (I do feel extremely awkward even writing this post though because I get embarrassed by publicity and generally don’t toot my own horn.)


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Comments

  1. Jessica says

    11/19/2013 at 11:51 am

    I love this! You can give me a design consultation any time.

  2. Heather Howard says

    11/19/2013 at 11:53 am

    You look great! And congrats on the fun Kirkland’s gig! Would love to win so I can accessorize my sad Master bedroom.

  3. Andrea says

    11/19/2013 at 11:53 am

    You rock Allison!

  4. Cec says

    11/19/2013 at 11:53 am

    I don’t know Kirkland’s! Maybe they aren’t in Northern California? I’ll have to check it out online.

    That looks like a pretty fun event!

    • Emily R. says

      11/19/2013 at 12:56 pm

      Not sure where you live, but there are now Kirklands in Vacaville and Folsom.

  5. Franchesta Brown says

    11/19/2013 at 11:55 am

    That sounds like a wonderful experience. I am excited that you get to do what you love to do daily and encourage others out there to live and be creative.

  6. Sarah T says

    11/19/2013 at 11:58 am

    I have just recently discovered Kirkland’s and would love to make some purchases with this gift card!

  7. Cynthia says

    11/19/2013 at 12:00 pm

    I love Kirklands! Also don’t like jumping though hoops for giveaways.

  8. Melissa S says

    11/19/2013 at 12:02 pm

    so excited for you! what a complement to asked to do such an event!!! looking forward to watching you use your talents!

  9. Katie G says

    11/19/2013 at 12:03 pm

    I used to like Kirklands, but their merchandise has kinda gone downhill. I’d still find a way to spend $100, send me a gift card to help change my mind about them.

  10. Diana says

    11/19/2013 at 12:09 pm

    Congrats on the cool opening! Maybe I will win & make the trip to Kirkland’s, I love that place!

  11. Elaine says

    11/19/2013 at 12:12 pm

    How fun! Love your blog and your design style. Would love to shop at Kirkland!

  12. Amy (LUX) Brown says

    11/19/2013 at 12:13 pm

    How fun! It’s so cool to see how successful you have become!!

  13. Beth @ Free Stylin' says

    11/19/2013 at 12:16 pm

    SOO glad I got to do this with you! It was such a fun event! Love ya!

  14. Diane says

    11/19/2013 at 12:20 pm

    You’re a Star! Now I can say I read your blog when you were just starting out! lol! Looks like you had a lot of fun!

  15. Janice (J.L) Schofield says

    11/19/2013 at 12:27 pm

    HOW FUN! Thanks for this chance to win something fabulous!

  16. Charli says

    11/19/2013 at 12:32 pm

    I <3 Kirklands!

  17. Terri says

    11/19/2013 at 12:36 pm

    I love shopping at Kirklands! They always have so many fun items to choose from!

  18. Aimee B says

    11/19/2013 at 12:38 pm

    Love Kirklands and would love to win this gift card. Thanks for the giveaway!

  19. Collette says

    11/19/2013 at 12:43 pm

    Allison, you are the “bees knees!” Your blog is my absolute favorite!! Keep being real and all your followers will be tooting your horn enough to make up for your lack of doing it!! 🙂

  20. Donna Ingalls says

    11/19/2013 at 12:43 pm

    You and your sister are so beautiful. Looks like a great time.
    I just love my local Kirklands.
    Great giveaway and thanks for the opportunity.

  21. Alayna says

    11/19/2013 at 12:49 pm

    Awesome! Thanks so much for the easy giveaway! I love kirklands! And silhouettes! See you tomorrow

  22. Heather Anderson says

    11/19/2013 at 12:50 pm

    My little friend is growing up to be a big blog star! WAY TO GO, Girl! Love you bunches – Love that lantern you picked out – but love some free Kinklands goodness way more. KIDDING! You’re a very close second. 🙂

  23. Rachel says

    11/19/2013 at 12:56 pm

    Oooh! I’d love a gift card. I can get lost in their store forever just wondering and dreaming of all the things I could do with their beautiful product!

  24. Elizabeth @ Southern Color says

    11/19/2013 at 1:00 pm

    What a fun event! Kirklands has so many great things – I recently bought a set of blue ikat reading chairs there and love them. Pick me for the gift card 😉

  25. Donna says

    11/19/2013 at 1:01 pm

    Love the chicken wire shelf!

  26. Tracy says

    11/19/2013 at 1:03 pm

    I love that mirror! That is awesome. I love Kirkland’s, glad they have one near me!

  27. Kelsie says

    11/19/2013 at 1:04 pm

    What an awesome experience for both of you! I recently found out about Kirkland’s, but have yet to make a visit to the store -mostly in fear that I will find too many great things 🙂

  28. Amy says

    11/19/2013 at 1:07 pm

    I’ve never been to Kirklands, but based on your pics in this post I need to get there!

  29. Paulette says

    11/19/2013 at 1:07 pm

    I love Kirklands. It is one of my favorite stores! I wish you were in Dallas, I would have loved to meet you! Thank you for this opportunity to win the gift card!

  30. Kimberly says

    11/19/2013 at 1:08 pm

    I love Kirklands! They should always do events like this locally, not just for Grand Openings.

  31. MeganM. says

    11/19/2013 at 1:09 pm

    The store looks awesome! I definitely in need of some cute things for my bedroom! 🙂

  32. Sabrina Dalessandro says

    11/19/2013 at 1:19 pm

    You’re a pro to us! I’ve learned from you and you’re selling yourself short! Looks like you all had a blast, makes me miss Texas! I have a Kirkands here in my town and I love the mirror & chicken wire shelf too! I hope you kept one of your pro tags from Kirklands for scrapbook or something.

  33. Brooke says

    11/19/2013 at 1:19 pm

    Love Kirkland’s!! So many fun things to decorate with!!

  34. Judith says

    11/19/2013 at 1:20 pm

    Pick me! Pick me

  35. Gina V. says

    11/19/2013 at 1:23 pm

    Love your blog and I get so excited when I see a new post from you! Looks like a fabulous event!

  36. Sandy A says

    11/19/2013 at 1:33 pm

    The new Kirkland’s looks great and what a great time for you all (or y’all–I’m a new Texan). Great give away and I have some ideas in mind…

  37. Cindy says

    11/19/2013 at 1:34 pm

    Looks like it was a lot of fun! I like the lantern also 🙂

  38. Diane @ Vintage Zest says

    11/19/2013 at 1:37 pm

    Looks like you had a fun time! I would definitely put the $100 to good use!

  39. Sarah Goldberg says

    11/19/2013 at 1:40 pm

    Ohhh, nice job! I love Kirkland’s. Just in time to spruce up for the holiday family coming over. 🙂

  40. Jennifer D says

    11/19/2013 at 1:41 pm

    Kinda surreal! Your famous!!! And oh I love Kirklands!
    That huge grey mirror behind u is calling my name!

  41. Francie @ Escovedo Escapades says

    11/19/2013 at 1:46 pm

    How fun! I absolutely LOVE Kirklands. I don’t go there very often because I could spend a fortune in there, and I have zero willpower. LOL!

    A giftcard would be awesome! Thanks for the chance to win!

  42. Cristyn Carson says

    11/19/2013 at 1:58 pm

    How did I not know a new Kirklands was coming to Austin?? I absolutely love Kirklands and was so bummed when the south location closed. Pville is a little far for me but that giftcard sure would make it worth the drive 😉

  43. Shannon says

    11/19/2013 at 2:01 pm

    $100 to spend a Kirklands just before Christmas?! YES!

  44. April was in CT now CA says

    11/19/2013 at 2:02 pm

    This would be great to do a little Christmas shopping with!

  45. Emily Wilson says

    11/19/2013 at 2:05 pm

    My parents live right down the street from that shopping center, wish I was in town to enjoy the grand opening!!

  46. Jen Johnson says

    11/19/2013 at 2:11 pm

    How fun! I love Kirklands!

  47. Kimberly says

    11/19/2013 at 2:15 pm

    Thank you for the giveaway!

  48. Sarah says

    11/19/2013 at 2:16 pm

    Looks like a great time!

  49. Jennifer S. says

    11/19/2013 at 2:19 pm

    I LOVE Kirkland’s! They have the best decor! Thanks for the chance to win a gift card!

  50. Cory says

    11/19/2013 at 2:21 pm

    Love that chicken wire shelf! Would love to win the gift card.

  51. Helena says

    11/19/2013 at 2:40 pm

    So excited for you! Great experience. I’m sure you had tons of fun.

  52. Codi says

    11/19/2013 at 2:43 pm

    Awesome! Can’t wait to check the store out!

  53. Diana K says

    11/19/2013 at 3:08 pm

    I would love to have anyone help decorate my house…i’m not good at it, but I have found a lot of things at Kirklands I like.

  54. Joy says

    11/19/2013 at 3:13 pm

    Yay! How exciting!!!

  55. Drew says

    11/19/2013 at 3:26 pm

    What a wonderful giveaway!

  56. Taylor says

    11/19/2013 at 3:40 pm

    Love it friend! You look so cute too! I totally need to win this 🙂

  57. Jess says

    11/19/2013 at 4:00 pm

    I am in love with that mirror! I can’t wait to see it in your house. Thanks for offering a great giveaway for us!

  58. Kim says

    11/19/2013 at 4:06 pm

    Awesome!

  59. Kelcie says

    11/19/2013 at 4:20 pm

    Kirkland’s is my favorite!

  60. Gina Salisbury says

    11/19/2013 at 4:38 pm

    It was a fun event, Allison! Thanks for the giveaway.

  61. Rachel says

    11/19/2013 at 4:44 pm

    What a fantastic giveaway!

  62. Angie says

    11/19/2013 at 4:52 pm

    I keep meaning to check out our local Kirklands……. 🙂

  63. Kayla says

    11/19/2013 at 4:53 pm

    I LOVE Kirklands! Would love the gift card

  64. Ashley H says

    11/19/2013 at 4:57 pm

    I love shopping at Kirkland’s!!

  65. Shiloah says

    11/19/2013 at 4:58 pm

    I LOVE Kirklands & your blog—I check the blog every morning for new postings! Thanks for offering the giveaway!

  66. Alissa says

    11/19/2013 at 5:08 pm

    Would love to do some Christmas shopping there.

  67. Pragya Marhatta says

    11/19/2013 at 5:11 pm

    i love your blog, and I would love to use that $100 towards redecorating my master bedroom! Thanks, and Happy Holidays!!

  68. Cheri says

    11/19/2013 at 5:15 pm

    I could do a lot of tinkering in Kirklands with a $100. That’s a lot of holiday bling.

  69. Jane says

    11/19/2013 at 5:16 pm

    Oooo, I love Kirklands!

  70. Terrie says

    11/19/2013 at 5:27 pm

    I think I already have this spent……

  71. LinhC says

    11/19/2013 at 5:32 pm

    LOVE going into Kirkland’s especially for the holidays. So much to see!

  72. Kristen says

    11/19/2013 at 5:36 pm

    I SO wanted to go because I LOVE Kirklands (though I find the Wolf Ranch location to be hard to get around in my wheelchair), but my son had a high school swim meet at A&M. ALL day. We left at 6am and didn’t get home until after midnight.

    My friend and I ALWAYS hit up Wolf Ranch’s Kirklands on the day after Christmas — it’s OUR Black Friday because we LOVE getting the Christmas items discounted! That Target is also the BEST because no one goes first thing in the morning!!!

  73. Bunny says

    11/19/2013 at 5:37 pm

    I love Kirklands!

  74. Vicky says

    11/19/2013 at 5:54 pm

    I love Kirklands!

    Congrats Allison!

  75. Kristi C says

    11/19/2013 at 5:59 pm

    Looks lovely! I’d love a gift card for some things for my home. Thanks!

  76. EBR says

    11/19/2013 at 6:03 pm

    This would go a loooooong way toward Christmas. Well, maybe just for me 🙂

  77. Ashley C says

    11/19/2013 at 6:23 pm

    I love shopping at Kirkland’s, especially for holiday decor!

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  78. Shannon says

    11/19/2013 at 6:40 pm

    What a great giveaway. Thanks!

  79. Vivian Foster says

    11/19/2013 at 7:14 pm

    Love Kirklands! Thanks for the opportunity to win a gift card!

  80. Samantha S. says

    11/19/2013 at 7:21 pm

    I went to a kirklands for the first time recently and loved it!!

  81. Lori says

    11/19/2013 at 7:50 pm

    What a great opportunity you had! Too bad I don’t live in Texas!!

  82. PAM says

    11/19/2013 at 7:51 pm

    I could do some damage with that card. love Kirkland’s! Thanks for the giveaway!

  83. Jaime says

    11/19/2013 at 8:02 pm

    love your blog! We just got a new kirklands and I’ve had to keep myself out of there until I had some spending cash lol. I can’t wait to check it out though.

  84. Elena says

    11/19/2013 at 8:04 pm

    thank you for the giveaway!

  85. KellyKC says

    11/19/2013 at 8:08 pm

    Happy to see others recognize your awesome style! Love checking in on your blog for great ideas 😉

  86. Krista says

    11/19/2013 at 8:11 pm

    I love Kirklands!!!

    • Jessiqa says

      11/19/2013 at 10:20 pm

      You might not be a professional designer, but you’re good enough that you could be! I’d love to have the opportunity to pick your brain about what to do with our new home, and of course who wouldn’t love a Kirkland’s gift card!

  87. Anamarie says

    11/19/2013 at 8:18 pm

    Love HoH and Kirklands!

  88. Tara says

    11/19/2013 at 8:20 pm

    Awesome! Glad you got this experience! I’m sure I could spend that $100!!!

  89. Sue Z. says

    11/19/2013 at 8:22 pm

    Have been a follower of your’s since you did your own lined curtains. Just waiting on the day that I can afford enough material to do my own! lol

  90. MB says

    11/19/2013 at 8:44 pm

    Love kirklands

  91. amber says

    11/19/2013 at 8:49 pm

    love the sparkly tree decorations! thanks for the giveaway

  92. Kristin Corbin says

    11/19/2013 at 8:56 pm

    Awesome post 🙂

  93. Konya says

    11/19/2013 at 9:53 pm

    Absolutely love the things you post….many great ideas!

  94. Sharon says

    11/19/2013 at 9:57 pm

    Congratulations on the star treatment! You deserve it!

  95. Lauren Becker says

    11/19/2013 at 10:03 pm

    how exciting! I really do love Kirkland’s. It’s a favorite of my mom’s as well, so I’d love to give her this!

  96. Sherri F. says

    11/19/2013 at 10:17 pm

    Thanks for the give-away! LOVE Kirklands!

  97. Sheree S. says

    11/19/2013 at 10:27 pm

    What a once in a lifetime experience

  98. Kirby Pettigrew says

    11/19/2013 at 10:32 pm

    I would love to win $100 to Kirklands. Perfect timing before Christmas.

  99. noelle says

    11/19/2013 at 11:00 pm

    Wow, how awesome!

  100. Kim (TheKimSixFix) says

    11/19/2013 at 11:43 pm

    I love Kirkland’s.. we don’t have a storefront nearby, but there is always online!

  101. Kim says

    11/20/2013 at 12:10 am

    I have a large mirror in my dining room I got from Kirkland’s years ago and still love it!

  102. ashley @ my craftily ever after says

    11/20/2013 at 12:20 am

    You rock! I totally get you on the “real life” “blog life” idea!

  103. AmandaCB says

    11/20/2013 at 12:23 am

    Thanks for the giveaway, and for making it easy! Can’t wait to get your toffee recipe!

  104. Jess Z says

    11/20/2013 at 1:37 am

    So many great finds for our new home! Thanks for hosting. 🙂

  105. eko says

    11/20/2013 at 1:39 am

    Austin gets all the cool stuff/stores 😉 What a fabulous give-away. SO nice that you are not using that inane blog-generator!! Thanks for the opportunity!

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  106. Kirsten J says

    11/20/2013 at 2:31 am

    Seriously. So cool!

  107. Debra C says

    11/20/2013 at 3:19 am

    I love that mirror! I would love to win this for my daughter for Christmas.

  108. Wendi @ H2Obungalow.com says

    11/20/2013 at 4:41 am

    I love Kirklands! You deserve the recognition , it looks like it was a fun event.

  109. Tracy W says

    11/20/2013 at 4:41 am

    Love the mirror and Kirklands!

  110. Lisa Baker says

    11/20/2013 at 5:00 am

    Found your blog through Pinterest! Inspiring and informative. Thanks! Followed the link to a Dave Ramsey post. Would love a gift certificate to Kirklands so Dave Ramsey wouldn’t be mad 🙂

  111. Ashley White says

    11/20/2013 at 5:05 am

    I love Kirklands! There’s a mirror on their website that I’ve been stalking forever!

  112. Kelly D says

    11/20/2013 at 6:12 am

    I love the selection at Kirklands.

  113. Janessa says

    11/20/2013 at 6:22 am

    I would love to win the gift card and fill in some spots where my decorating is lacking

  114. mymosk says

    11/20/2013 at 6:38 am

    I love Kirkland’s! Thank you so much for the opportunity!

  115. Anne marie says

    11/20/2013 at 7:10 am

    Love Kirklands and love this giveaway!!

  116. Christa says

    11/20/2013 at 7:13 am

    What a fun celebration to be a part of. Thanks for the opportunity to win too!

  117. Chris Carpenter says

    11/20/2013 at 7:17 am

    I love this! What a grand day you had and I’m sure they were lucky to have you. Win-win. I just joined your blog yesterday. Thank you for this opportunity. We have Kirkland stores here in Charlotte, NC, so fingers crossed.

  118. Melody T. says

    11/20/2013 at 7:19 am

    No one has mentioned this yet, but I love not only Kirkland’s merchandise but also the way the store smells! I’d definitely make use of this $100 gift card to buy some of their adorable movie theater-themed artwork for my basement room.

  119. Stephanie R. says

    11/20/2013 at 7:29 am

    I love the mirror you bought. Very cool!

  120. Susan M. says

    11/20/2013 at 7:35 am

    Sounds like so much fun! Pick me! Pick me! I’d love to do some Xmas shopping there.

  121. Glenna Anderson says

    11/20/2013 at 7:40 am

    What a wonderful compliment to you and your sister’s talents. It is obvious by the pics that you have earned it. Thank you for sharing this with us.

  122. Bree Edwardson says

    11/20/2013 at 7:41 am

    Looks like such a fun event!!! I adore Kirklands it is my go-to for decorating my dining and entry way table!!

  123. Cherilyn P says

    11/20/2013 at 7:43 am

    Looks wonderful! thank you!

  124. Moye' says

    11/20/2013 at 7:45 am

    I absolutely adore your blog! You’re the best!

  125. Renee' Ford says

    11/20/2013 at 7:52 am

    Always love Kirklands!

  126. Karie says

    11/20/2013 at 8:00 am

    Looks like you had fun!!

  127. Erin Buchanan says

    11/20/2013 at 8:01 am

    Cute little giveaway, thanks!

  128. Nickie Moseley says

    11/20/2013 at 8:03 am

    LOVE LOVE LOVE me some Kirklands – thank you for the chance to win this awesome happy!!!

  129. Linda says

    11/20/2013 at 8:06 am

    Enjoy your “blog land” and if I win, the card would be given away.

  130. Stacy Rolph says

    11/20/2013 at 8:07 am

    Kirklands is my favorite store EVER!! I would definitely use the gift card for Christmas shopping for my Mama though. Great piece. Don’t be so humble, I look to see what you do for ideas all around my house! I can’t wait for your recipe later this week!!

  131. Kathleen Bell says

    11/20/2013 at 8:09 am

    Would love to win a Kirkland’s gift card for some Christmas gift shopping. Thanks Allison

  132. Grace Nielsen says

    11/20/2013 at 8:11 am

    Love your tablescape and design picks!! Looked like a lot of fun was had!!
    and, of course, I could really use the Kirkland’s gift card for the upcoming holidays!!
    Thanks so much!

  133. Shannon M says

    11/20/2013 at 8:22 am

    Oooh, I forgot about Kirklands! Looks like they are carrying lots of upscale looking items now. I’ll have to go reintroduce myself!

  134. Janet says

    11/20/2013 at 8:24 am

    Love the mirror you picked and love Kirklands! Our town no longer has one, but I love visiting the stores in Kansas City! Think I’m going to go browse online now!

  135. Stacy Moore says

    11/20/2013 at 8:26 am

    How exciting! Who doesn’t love Kirklands. They have great stuff.

  136. Debra Fitch says

    11/20/2013 at 8:40 am

    I love your style. And I absolutely adore Kirkland’s!! They have gorgeous decor. Adds just the right touch!

  137. Erin @ Magenta & Lime says

    11/20/2013 at 8:47 am

    This is so fun!! I love Kirklands!

  138. JennyA says

    11/20/2013 at 8:52 am

    What a wonderful experience you both had…I imagine it was very exciting. Thank you so much for the giveaway opportunity!

  139. Jamie Mann says

    11/20/2013 at 9:02 am

    Would love to win the gift card! I enjoy your blog! God bless!

  140. withak says

    11/20/2013 at 9:03 am

    Looked like a great event ! I didn’t know Kirkland’s still had stores in the area. Please give me an excuse to make the trek to Pflugerville!

  141. Ardi says

    11/20/2013 at 9:03 am

    I always enjoy shopping at Kirkland’s so glad to have a new store in the Austin area.

  142. Jamie Rowe says

    11/20/2013 at 9:05 am

    I love Kirklands. Too bad they closed all the ones by my house 🙁

  143. Peggy says

    11/20/2013 at 9:09 am

    Congratulations, Allison! What a great honor and affirmation of your hard bloggy work!
    I love Kirklands, so sign me up!

  144. Bobbie says

    11/20/2013 at 9:14 am

    How cool! It just goes to show that hard work does pay off. 🙂

  145. Lisa S. says

    11/20/2013 at 9:15 am

    What beautiful items. You sold me on that lantern!

  146. Beverly W says

    11/20/2013 at 9:24 am

    I love Kirklands! I can always find great items there!

  147. Shelley says

    11/20/2013 at 9:30 am

    Kirkland’s just recently opened here and I would love this gift card!

  148. Christy says

    11/20/2013 at 9:37 am

    Awesome giveaway!

  149. Gina says

    11/20/2013 at 9:41 am

    Ooh, I’ve always been a fan of Kirkland’s – I ordered some very cute owl cannisters from them last year. Now I can just visit them in person! Great giveaway! Your picks are similar to what I would have chosen!

  150. Sheila Roney says

    11/20/2013 at 9:46 am

    Love your blog and love Kirklands.

  151. shannon says

    11/20/2013 at 9:52 am

    I love your blog! And I love this giveaway! I think you are a great design consultant (even if you like it better in your own house:)

  152. Judy says

    11/20/2013 at 10:08 am

    How fun! I would love to have been there.

  153. Emel says

    11/20/2013 at 10:15 am

    I love your blog and Kirklands!

  154. Belinda Aguirre says

    11/20/2013 at 10:26 am

    I look forward to when you post a new blog—I’ve enjoyed everything from the gluten-free school lunch snack ideas to making your own pleats in those awesome orangey drapes.

  155. Micah Thompson says

    11/20/2013 at 10:50 am

    I love love love Kirklands!! If you are ever looking for anything….they have it! I have one close by, so I visit every chance I get.

  156. Kelli says

    11/20/2013 at 10:50 am

    Love your blog Lady! Love Kirkland’s. So naturally I LOVE this post!!

  157. Jeanne says

    11/20/2013 at 11:00 am

    Kirkland’s here I come!

  158. Cindy H says

    11/20/2013 at 11:13 am

    oooh, Would LOVE to have $100 to spend at Kirkland’s. I’ve had my eye on a few things there, but never seem to find the extra money.

  159. Shannon L says

    11/20/2013 at 11:22 am

    Love, love the chicken wire shelf!! Congrats on a good merging of worlds!

  160. the cape on the corner says

    11/20/2013 at 11:41 am

    you look great, and yay on being asked. I was super excited when a kirklands open near me. still about 20 minutes away, but better than none at all!

  161. Dawn says

    11/20/2013 at 11:42 am

    I’ve never heard of this store, but googled and found 4 within 100 miles of me. Will have to make a trip to check it out. Thanks for the offer!

  162. Gabriella K. says

    11/20/2013 at 11:49 am

    I love Kirkland’s, what an awesome giveaway! 🙂

  163. Katie H says

    11/20/2013 at 11:53 am

    Kirklands…so fun!

  164. Ginger says

    11/20/2013 at 11:56 am

    My home could use some Kirklands love! Thanks!

  165. Julie says

    11/20/2013 at 12:06 pm

    Love Kirklands, I could spend hours (and tons of money) in there!!

  166. Teri Goldenstein says

    11/20/2013 at 12:23 pm

    What a great gift!!!!

  167. Lacey says

    11/20/2013 at 12:38 pm

    Thanks for doing the giveaway! Love your blog!

  168. Debi M says

    11/20/2013 at 1:15 pm

    Looks like you had too much fun. Love Kirkland’s and winning a gift certificate would be great.

  169. Mary S. says

    11/20/2013 at 1:23 pm

    I would love to win the giftcard to give me the chance to make the 45 minute trek to my nearest Kirklands!

  170. Kelly Palmer says

    11/20/2013 at 2:11 pm

    I would love to win! Thanks for the chance 🙂

  171. KatieQ says

    11/20/2013 at 2:16 pm

    I’m sure it was double the fun having your sister with you. Thanks for offering the giveaway.

  172. sara says

    11/20/2013 at 2:39 pm

    I love Kirklands!

  173. Cindy Baker says

    11/20/2013 at 3:03 pm

    Would be THRILLED to win a Kirkland’s gift card! Congrats on your weekend in the spotlight! Love your blog!

  174. Jessie says

    11/20/2013 at 3:16 pm

    I truly love reading your blog! You are funny, talented and honest! Thanks for sharing with us!

  175. Heather says

    11/20/2013 at 3:52 pm

    Look at you go, girl! Congrats!

  176. Carrie S. says

    11/20/2013 at 4:11 pm

    Just bought a new house! Would love to decorate from Kirkland’s!

  177. Gwynn says

    11/20/2013 at 4:28 pm

    Awesome event!! You guys rock!! Kirkland’s is simply amazing! Glad I don’t work there, I’d never bring home a paycheck!! 🙂

  178. Monica says

    11/20/2013 at 4:47 pm

    Love Kirklands! And your blog!!!

  179. Teresa L Shively says

    11/20/2013 at 4:50 pm

    This would make the best Christmas gift for my mother. She loves shopping at Kirkland’s. Thank you so much for the chance.

  180. Carol says

    11/20/2013 at 5:25 pm

    Looks like you’re really enjoying what you’re doing. Good for you! Who WOULDN’T enjoy working with Kirklands? 🙂 Love the store & the website & would REALLY enjoy deciding where to spend that $100 gift certificate!

  181. Jessica w says

    11/20/2013 at 5:42 pm

    I love Kirkland’s and our condo is in need of some cute accessories

  182. Kelly L. says

    11/20/2013 at 6:43 pm

    This would be helpful in filling up my bare living room!

  183. Summer says

    11/20/2013 at 6:46 pm

    Love Kirklands & would love to win the gift card! Thanks for the giveaway!

  184. Elizabeth G. says

    11/20/2013 at 6:58 pm

    I would love to win! Nice giveaway.

  185. Emily Arzola says

    11/20/2013 at 7:05 pm

    Love Kirklands, its like treasure hunting 🙂

  186. Kirsten says

    11/20/2013 at 7:13 pm

    How exciting to be a celebrity for the weekend! You and your sister are so cute together!! Love the blog…

  187. Sallie Fitzpatrick says

    11/20/2013 at 7:49 pm

    Love Kirklands!! Thanks for the opportunity!

  188. Becky U says

    11/20/2013 at 7:57 pm

    Love the giveaway and love Kirkland’s too!

  189. Laurie R. says

    11/20/2013 at 8:04 pm

    Would love some new stuff to decorate my very empty walls!

  190. Emily Maldonado says

    11/20/2013 at 8:10 pm

    Looks like a great night! Thanks for such a great giveaway!

  191. Kelsey Harmer says

    11/20/2013 at 8:14 pm

    I love Kirklands! Thank you so much!

  192. D SCHMIDT says

    11/20/2013 at 8:32 pm

    Fantastic, a store I have been planning to visit!

  193. Jenni C says

    11/20/2013 at 8:58 pm

    I would love to but some things for my new house!

  194. Kenia says

    11/20/2013 at 9:32 pm

    I love Kirkland’s. I go there all the time. There is so many things to see. I would love a consultations. There is so much adorable products that I go nuts trying to figure out what matches. Thanks for the opportunity.

  195. fawn strunk says

    11/20/2013 at 9:37 pm

    Love this thanks so much

  196. Jan Mares says

    11/20/2013 at 9:40 pm

    Love Kirklands! Looking forward to shopping there next week.

  197. karen says

    11/20/2013 at 9:40 pm

    Alison you deserve the attention. You write a really good blog that is enjoyable to read and the DIY projects help anyone who is doing anything around their house.

  198. Karen says

    11/20/2013 at 10:02 pm

    Congrats! It looks like you had a blast! I love Kirkland’s! It’s like a much more reasonably priced Pottery Barn but with cooler stuff! Thanks so much for sharing your good fortune with us, and Happy Thanksgiving!

  199. Kathleen Lee says

    11/20/2013 at 10:47 pm

    What an exciting giveaway! Thanks for the opportunity!

  200. Colleen Boudreau says

    11/20/2013 at 10:54 pm

    Thank you!! 🙂

  201. Qusie says

    11/20/2013 at 11:21 pm

    Looks like a fun time for all! I love the mirror you selected!

  202. Brenda Flanagan jones says

    11/20/2013 at 11:35 pm

    Love kirklands and I love your emails and blogs! Brightens my days to read it!!

  203. Benny Sequeira says

    11/21/2013 at 2:23 am

    Thank you for the opportunity to win, would like to do some christmas shopping…… I enjoy reading your blog. Thanks again.

  204. Tammie says

    11/21/2013 at 4:51 am

    Thanks for the chance to win! Love Kirkland’s and HoH!

  205. Lynn says

    11/21/2013 at 4:57 am

    I just found your blog and love your decorating style! And I love Kirkland’s!!

  206. Eric says

    11/21/2013 at 5:03 am

    Enter me, please!

  207. Doris says

    11/21/2013 at 5:06 am

    I love Kirkland! Thanks for the chance!

  208. Becky says

    11/21/2013 at 6:41 am

    So cool! …the whole thing: you getting to do your thing with REAL people (lucky, LUCKY people), the giveaway… : )

  209. lisa bebout says

    11/21/2013 at 7:42 am

    Kirklands is my favorite store!!!

  210. Amy Orvin says

    11/21/2013 at 9:50 am

    I’d love to win this giftcard to buy something nice for my mom. Thank you for the very generous giveaway!

  211. Wild Orchid says

    11/21/2013 at 11:09 am

    I love Kirklands. I have several pieces of wall art from their store in my home.

    Thanks for the chance to win!
    wildorchid985 at gmail dot com

  212. Ruby says

    11/21/2013 at 11:57 am

    Thanks for the chance to win! Love Kirklands!

  213. livivua says

    11/21/2013 at 12:00 pm

    decorating from thanksgiving was a blast now I would really like to win to decorate for christmas

  214. Lesley says

    11/21/2013 at 12:25 pm

    Awesome opportunity for you!

  215. Shelby says

    11/21/2013 at 1:17 pm

    You deserve to toot your own horn now and again! You do a great job on this blog and deserve to be recognized for it and pampered sometimes! 🙂

  216. alaine says

    11/21/2013 at 2:10 pm

    I’d love to win!! 🙂

  217. Mandy Blank says

    11/21/2013 at 2:13 pm

    Wow – all of those things are so pretty! Would love to win this!!

  218. Allison D says

    11/21/2013 at 2:21 pm

    Congrats on getting recognized for the cool person you are! Sign me up for the gift card. I <3 that store!

  219. Elysse Varner says

    11/21/2013 at 2:55 pm

    Very pretty stuff! would love to win this!

  220. Carol D says

    11/21/2013 at 3:35 pm

    This would be an awesome thing to win.

  221. MaryWithrow says

    11/21/2013 at 5:18 pm

    I love Kirklands and the best thing about them is when you add unique items to your home from Kirklands, it looks like it was designed by a professional!

  222. Susanne says

    11/21/2013 at 8:41 pm

    PRETTIES!

  223. Laura says

    11/21/2013 at 9:11 pm

    This would make a great birthday gift! 😉

  224. Kareena Mullens says

    11/21/2013 at 9:14 pm

    So fun! You should enjoy the spotlight, there is nothing wrong with enjoying the fruits of your labor!!! I’m sure that they had way more people at the Grand Opening because of your advertising for them!! You look smashing by the way

  225. Tammy @ the colored door says

    11/21/2013 at 10:26 pm

    I love Kirkland’s, it is such a fun store. Thanks for the chance.

  226. Colleen says

    11/22/2013 at 2:02 am

    Thank you for the opportunity. Kirkland has lots of great items!

  227. Staci Torgerson says

    11/22/2013 at 3:06 am

    So glad they are not going out of business. They’ve closed several of our stores here in Birmingham, Al and I’ve always loved their things…especially at Christmas and all their frames.

  228. dusty says

    11/22/2013 at 4:02 am

    I can always find things at Kirklands for my home!

  229. Liz says

    11/22/2013 at 9:05 am

    Kirkland’s! Hope exciting!! Sounds like you had a lot of fun during your spotlight time!

  230. Stephanie says

    11/22/2013 at 9:16 am

    How exciting! Thanks for the opportunity.

  231. Lauren G says

    11/22/2013 at 9:40 am

    Thanks for the giveaway! I’d love to win this 🙂

  232. Rosie Gum says

    11/22/2013 at 10:18 am

    Haven’t been to Kirklands yet because my husband is afraid I will never leave and based on your pictures I believe he’s right! Would love a chance to win!

  233. Chelsea C says

    11/22/2013 at 1:40 pm

    So happy I stumbled across your site…it’s lovely! Love kirklands too!!!

  234. Ashley@AttemptsAtDomestication says

    11/22/2013 at 2:56 pm

    That is so awesome! Great opportunity!

  235. Lucy Schmidt says

    11/22/2013 at 4:38 pm

    Kirkland’s is only available online to me, but I just took a look and have bookmarked their website. They’ve got everything I need and want. I’m determined to get more redecorating done in the coming year. What a gift this would be to get me started.

    PS: I looked at the Chocolate Toffee recipe and immediately Pinned it. A great holiday treat!! Thanks.

  236. cassandra says

    11/22/2013 at 4:55 pm

    kirkland’s is my favorite home decor store!!! i remember going with my mom when i was a little girl and i was always amazed at all the pretty shiny things that they had in the store. it is a weekly MUST for me. i would love to have that card!!! what a dream it would be to have a piece of the store to call my own even if it was for a few hours! LOL

  237. Charlotte says

    11/22/2013 at 4:56 pm

    I have to say that until this past summer, I had never heard of Kirklands. But there is one in a town over, and I went inside and perused their inventory, and I was very happy with their selection. I am keeping them in mind for my next project at home. And trying to get away from just IKEA. 😛

  238. Erin says

    11/22/2013 at 6:29 pm

    what a great giveaway in time for xmas!

  239. Leslie W says

    11/22/2013 at 10:24 pm

    It sound and looks like you had a blast! I just love that gray mirror and wish I had it!

  240. Dee says

    11/23/2013 at 1:39 am

    I love Kirkland and their holiday collections are truly wonderful. Thank you for the chance! 🙂

  241. Jen says

    11/23/2013 at 6:17 am

    Thanks for the giveaway!

  242. Wendy T says

    11/23/2013 at 9:38 am

    I was checking out their website, and now I am hoping to win (as we all are, I know 🙂

    I really want this butterfly chair in memory of my late daughter, who loved purple butterflies (and I’d paint it, of course)

    http://www.kirklands.com/product/Black-Butterfly-Metal-Patio-Chair/productVariantId/156167/166112.uts

    This is so cool!

  243. Stephanie Sorenson says

    11/23/2013 at 10:25 am

    I need to decorate my bedroom. I could use this!

  244. Alyssa says

    11/23/2013 at 10:54 am

    Love, love, love Kirklands! They always have such nice things. What an awesome giveaway!

  245. Julie says

    11/23/2013 at 2:53 pm

    thanks for the giveaway

  246. Susan Christy says

    11/23/2013 at 3:21 pm

    Kirkland’s! What a great store. I would love to get some new Christmas decorations.

  247. Stacy says

    11/23/2013 at 5:09 pm

    oh oh oh….pick me. pick me. My house could so use a make over. 🙂

  248. Elena Vo says

    11/23/2013 at 5:33 pm

    Would love to win this to gift the card to my friends from the Army times who just bought a new house!

  249. Kam G says

    11/23/2013 at 6:20 pm

    I love Kirklands! My master bedroom lamps are from there, and I adore them.

  250. Lauren H says

    11/24/2013 at 6:34 am

    Congrats! So exciting, Allison!

  251. tammigirl says

    11/24/2013 at 9:45 am

    Star for a day! Pretty exciting! You are quite deserving.

  252. Laura C. Lintner says

    11/24/2013 at 12:14 pm

    Would be fun!

  253. April W says

    11/24/2013 at 2:55 pm

    How fun! Thanks for the chance to win. 🙂
    – April W

  254. Beth says

    11/24/2013 at 3:15 pm

    I love Kirklands. Cool blog

  255. Charlotte says

    11/24/2013 at 5:12 pm

    Love Kirklands and would love to win the gift card….Thanks

  256. Cheryl says

    11/24/2013 at 5:19 pm

    that mirror is fantastic! Great choice. Thanks for a chance to win 🙂

  257. Christina says

    11/24/2013 at 6:21 pm

    Kirkland’s looks great, I’ve never been to one! Not one conveniently nearby, but online is always convenient.

  258. Liesl says

    11/24/2013 at 7:41 pm

    Wish you had been to MY Kirklands! 🙂 I am so glad to have one only about 20 minutes away!

    Liesl in VA

  259. Patricia Wojnar Crowley says

    11/24/2013 at 8:16 pm

    Beautiful table!!! Thanks for the giveaway!

  260. Angela W says

    11/24/2013 at 8:47 pm

    I love Kirklands! Thank you so much!

  261. karel says

    11/24/2013 at 10:06 pm

    I only recently discovered Kirklands and now I love that store! They have some of the cutest stuff.

  262. Cathy Odlum says

    11/24/2013 at 11:37 pm

    I don’t usually follow any blogs, and really stink at decorating, but your sister, Lindsey, introduced me to your blog and she’s always talking about the projects she’s working on at her home, too. I also just recently re-discovered Kirkland’s and window shopped last Saturday. I saw so many things that I could spend the gift card on!! Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience for us decorating newbies!

  263. sharon says

    11/25/2013 at 7:51 am

    Love shopping at Kirklands!

  264. Joey says

    11/25/2013 at 9:45 am

    I love Kirklands!

  265. Jenna says

    11/25/2013 at 10:35 am

    I’ve never been to Kirklands, but now I want to go!

  266. rachel says

    11/25/2013 at 11:21 am

    There’s a Kirkland’s in my town!

  267. Jessica Isaacs says

    11/25/2013 at 1:45 pm

    I have never heard of this store! I moved to Texas (DFW) earlier this year, from Nebraska (after a year in Missouri) and I love that there are so many stores I don’t know about!

  268. Shannon says

    11/25/2013 at 2:33 pm

    I need this! I’m so in need of some new holiday goodies and Kirkland’s has some adorable decorations!

  269. Norma says

    11/25/2013 at 7:14 pm

    I would be so excited to win!!!! It would be awesome!!!!

  270. Tammy says

    11/25/2013 at 9:32 pm

    Decor from Kirklands would be a great start to my living room redo!

  271. mysweetiepiepie says

    11/26/2013 at 10:02 am

    Looks like a really cool event :+)

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