Tuesday, September 8, 2009

HomeGoods and Blogher

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♡DIANE TAYLOR

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This is a compensated review from BlogHer and HomeGoods


We buy the house on the block no one wants. We have done it three times now. We buy that sad old wreck of a house and we put it back together again. It is thrilling when it is all finished, but the middle of the matter can be difficult.

I am living through a rehab right now and one of the most thrilling times is when a room gets finished. I felt this way about my nearly "done" living area in this home. We are insanely busy with our small business and have not put much time into the true finishing of any room in this house. We were happy to have new walls, floors, and paint!
So when I was offered by HomeGoods and Blogher to be a part of the amazing HomeGoods Review Program I jumped at it! I know from experience how amazing HomeGoods stores are and I was dying to try and use $500.00 to redo our living area.

I used a quiz to help me figure out my style:

StyleScope Quiz

I knew my issues were:
I have old furniture and must make it look fresh again.
I have little storage.
I have no color drama.
I have little lighting in the room.
I need space for kids toys and relaxing.
I need space for adults.

Check out Open House - HomeGoods' blog "for anyone that loves their home."

The morning I shopped at HomeGoods I prepped myself with loads of coffee, measurements, and a notebook of ideas. The thing with HomeGoods is there is so much stuff that it can be a bit overwhelming if you are not prepared. I found myself drifting off to other parts of the store quite easily. I spent two hours in the store and was helped numerous times by clerks and by the handsome and super strong young man that appeared to be a stocker and heavy goods lifter.
I honestly found most everything I was looking for in the store.
Two items I wish they would carry:
curtains and sofa covers.
I like the idea of changing the look of a room on the cheap with covers and window treatments. I did find alternatives though with my creative brain!

I found these lovely items:
3small/medium/large wood nesting tables, candles, amazing lamps, ginormous solid wood mirror, rug, two quilts, two throws, accessories, many pillows, and storage baskets galore.
I got a lot for $500.00.
I could have easily bought one large item there as they have big ticket gorgeous swoony things, but it was much more practical for me to spread the love throughout my large room and really make the biggest bang for my buck.

The thing I like most about HomeGoods is that even for $100.00 someone could walk in with some ideas and issues and be inspired and really make a change for 100.00.
The store is loaded with low price amazing things.
They have a clearance area that was awesome and if I had been bathroom or kitchen shopping I would have been in trouble.
OK. So are you ready to see what happened?
I had a blah room.
I took the quiz and found out what I already knew inside of my gut:
Amy Turn Sharp, you are a Global Modern!

Here is the scary before:

(it is truly frightening how we adapt to a way of life so easily- ah the life of a wife of a carpenter. It is almost like the cobbler's children. they have no shoes.)




Well, this is embarrassing- but the before is really so much better than the way we found the house. It was a large dirty carpet, drywall mess with low ceilings and two crazy dark wood type beams mess. The beams were scratchy like coconut shells and the whole place felt like a nightmare. I am really happy with the HomeGoods opportunity to make my large living area feel like a home. I was able to make two distinct areas (children play and sitting/TV) for us to actually use and enjoy. Functional and beautiful. It has not been this way for a long time. Thanks.

And here is the reveal:





I just love how our room has use now- We have a family TV room and a big area for the children to play. Storage baskets from Homegoods make things tidy and neat. We had our TV on the floor for over a year!




The mirror makes the room come alive. We had lived so long with a blank wall and now the room opens right up. It is huge and heavy and I was so thankful to HomeGoods for wrapping it and helping me load it in my truck. Great customer service.





We made a reading nook corner with comfy big pillows and the kids love it.







DO YOU WANT A HUNDRED BUCKS to spend too?
Come on! You want to make a change? Yes!

Check out what the rest of the BlogHer Reviewers found at HomeGoods - you've got 8 chances to win a $100 HomeGoods gift card.


To enter to win a $100 HomeGoods gift card - take the StyleScope Quiz
(
StyleScope Quiz) and tell me what your style is in the comments below - or you may leave a link to your post on your own blog in the comments below. The contest will begin at September 14th and will end October 14th. Make sure that the e-mail address you leave is correct.

Rules:
* No duplicate comments.
* You may receive an additional entry by linking on twitter and leaving a link in the comments.
* You may receive an additional entry by blogging about this contest and leaving a link in the comments.
* This giveaway is open to US residents, aged 18 and over
* Winners will be selected via random draw, and will notified by e-mail.
* You have 48 hours to get back to me, otherwise a new winner will be selected.
* Please see the official rules here:

I will use the Random Number Generator to pick a winner!
Good Luck! Please Play!!!!

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Check out what other bloggers did to their spaces here!

286 comments:

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Kristi Price said...

I am country classic. TY! :)

Mika said...

Wow! That is an amazing before and after. You did a great job. I love fixing up homes, ours is older and we have been doing things since we bought it.

I am an "Earthy Modern". Cute quiz!

hello*at*aimeeroo.com

bonggamom said...

I'm Earthy Casual!

bonggamom@yahoo.com

amanda said...

I'm Glamorous Classic. HomeGoods is my favorite store.

jrs said...

I am Elegant Classic!

jrs said...

I tweeted about the giveaway here:
http://twitter.com/ferbird/status/4409528838

Unknown said...

i am earthy casual

Unknown said...

http://twitter.com/misaacmom/status/4410645342 tweet

Birdson said...

Im casual modern true !!! birdson@roadrunner.com

Kara said...

Mine was "earthy casual"
Very accurate!

diane said...

love this site.....bohemian casual wolfbayou@yahoo.com

diane said...

boheniam casual wolfbayou@yahoo.com

teresa said...

Earthy Casual! Sounds about right.

Wendi P said...

Your room turned out FAB! Quiz said I am Country Eclectic. Hmmm.

Unknown said...

I got Earthy Casual

Jane said...

I'm a Country Eclectic, I guess. I knew I was Eclectic. But country? Hmm.. I'll mull this over. You're a brave lady. I lived through one kitchen remodel and that was enough to last me a long time! : )

Erin said...

Love all of your new finds!

I'm elegant modern and I am in desperate need of wall decor.

diane said...

love this site. beautiful things.

Jess said...

blogged: http://galaxycoff.blogspot.com/2009/09/plugging-away-homegoods-giveaway.html

Jess said...

global casual

Jess said...

tweeted: http://twitter.com/galaxycoff/status/4501286235

Hula Hooping Mom said...

Tara, you are an Earthy Casual

So true for the most part :)

Angela said...

I was elegant classic. Nicely done with your living room. :)

Candace said...

I'm Elegant Class. Wow, very cool space you have.

Unknown said...

I am a dramatic modern..this quote summed it up quickly: "you value creativity". Yup!

Susan said...

I'm elegant modern. Who knew?

Heather Goodwin said...

I am apparently Bohemian Eclectic.
I love what you did in your room!

Jennifer said...

Country Classic is my style!

Anna said...

I am country classic. Fun!

bargaingirl said...

My Style Personality is "Elegant Classic. I am already a TJ Maxx shopper and have been for a long time. They have the best stuff for the best prices. I loved what you did with your room! Thanks.

Stephanie said...

Bohemian Classic.

Unknown said...

I wouldn't have chosen the words "Earthy Casual" but the description fits me well: "a welcoming home ... natural materials ...mixing up different textures ... grounded and solid, not flighty or frilly. ... You value serenity."

carmen said...

I'm a bohemian casual. I love a lot of the stuff you found--great picks!

Mack Money said...

Global Cas!

Tuesday Girl said...

I love all the color you brought in! I am elegant calssic!

keely said...

I'm earthy casual.

Amy Helms said...

Bohemian Classic! Perfect. Love your makeover.

TW said...

Amy, I am so happy for you!!! What a nice perk, after so many hard months... and your place rocks... now I'm coming over to get that mitten!

JC said...

Global Casual for me!

JC said...

http://twitter.com/tcarolinep/status/4636236416 tweet

JC said...

http://tcarolinep.blogspot.com/2009/10/giveaway-cheeky-monkey-play.html blogged.

Rebecca said...

http://goodiegoodiegumdrops28.blogspot.com/2009/10/giveaway.html

blogged!

Rebecca said...

earthy casual! would love to win!

Yield To Pedestrian said...

I'm an Elegant Classic. I wonder if this is a lot like the whole Style Statement book? I love the large mirror over the fireplace. love it!

Enzie Shahmiri said...

My decorating style is Bohemian Classic

Elaine said...

I am Country Casual and I totally agree with them!

Jones said...

Lori, you are an Elegant Classic

You have a refined sensibility with an appreciation for history and tradition in your furniture and your rooms. You value beauty, things that are well crafted, and family heirlooms. You are visually sensitive and understand how symmetry and a formal layout give order to a room, and hence your home is refined and calming. You are not taken in by the trends of the moment. You go for things with a timeless appeal, and appreciate old-fashioned virtues like manners and handwritten notes and making a home that is welcoming for others.

You value comfort. Your home is a warm and open friendly place, and you feel happiest when everyone is cared for and relaxed in your space. Elements like pillows, throws, overstuffed furniture, and good lighting set the mood. You may also enjoy layering different fabrics or mixing patterns to create a cozy effect.
ajsahm@gmail.com

diane said...

bohemian casual wolfbayou@yahoo.com

Laura Stewart said...

I was Glamorous Eclectic - the second part is definitely right

Anne said...

I am an Elegant Classic.

Anne said...

I tweeted:
http://twitter.com/lunaj1456/status/4743276463

Unknown said...

Comment first, quiz in a moment. Sorry, I hit this button first. Great makeover BTW. I certainly could use one. I love Home Goods and have lived in this house 2 years w/o much furniture or a redo.
Love it!

Unknown said...

Elegant Classic....Hmmm. I'll have to think about that one.

MJV said...

I'm Elegant Classic.

Love what you did with your living room. Beautiful job!! Especially the little reading nook for your kids - very cute.

Thao said...

Thao, you are an EARTHY CASUAL

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Thao said...

http://twitter.com/twinpowells/status/4776483041


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Luvdaylilies said...

My style is Bohemian Classic=)
Luvdaylilies at bellsouth dot net

Darlene said...

I'm a Global Casual.

I'm getting ready to paint my living room and add some decorative touches. Didn't know about Home Goods before this.

My small kitchen has a huge mirror on one wall which makes the kitchen look huge and brings in a lot of light.

Now if I can just figure out a way to get a huge mirror on my living room wall!

Susan said...

country classic

Angela said...

Elegant Classic!!!!

diane said...

bohemian casual wolfbayou@yahoo.com

SheilaBee said...

I am Elegant Classic.What a great giveaway! I love Home Goods.

SheilaBee said...

Tweet-http://twitter.com/SheilaBran/statuses/4812794359

Bridget said...

I am global casual according to the survey!

diane said...

bohemian casual i love you new look wolfbayou@yahoo.com

Aimee said...

Took the quiz & it said I am a Global casual.

Bobbie - Clumsy Crafter said...

Bohemian Classic. beautiful updates.

Janet and Maya said...

I'm earthy casual .... all about serenity, yup that's me!

mayacarpenter at verizon dot net

Janet and Maya said...

tweet! http://twitter.com/janetmom2maya/status/4832031621

mayacarpenter at verizon dot net

Janet and Maya said...

blogged ! http://giveawaysonblogs.blogspot.com/2009/09/ends-101409.html

mayacarpenter at verizon dot net

Melissa Lester said...

The quiz said I'm Bohemian Eclectic. I don't think I would agree, but would love to test the theory with a HomeGoods gift card!

melissalester@elmore.rr.com

Sarah said...

I'm a "dramatic eclectic". Surprising!!

diane said...

love this site

The Fiskeaux Family said...

I got Global Casual.

The Fiskeaux Family said...

I posted about it here: http://taliajenea.blogspot.com/2009/10/win-home-goods-gift-card.html

sweetjeanette said...

I'm "Country Classic". Pretty much accurate there!

sweetjeanette.blogspot.com

Amy said...

Glamorous Eclectic! :)

Feminist Review said...

Global Casual. Does that give me an excuse to travel?

mandy_vandeven(AT)yahoo.com

Catherine said...

Elegant Modern!

clenna said...

I took the guiz and it said I was ELEGANT CLASSIC - that sounds so cool.

luvtxess said...

Global Casual...what great things at HomeGoods!

luvtxess said...

Global Casual for me!

Tracey said...

I'm Earthy Casual.
traymona[at]aol.com

Donna said...

My style is country eclectic.
donna444444@yahoo.com

Gina said...

I'm Earthy Casual...sounds good to me!

Ali said...

Global Casual - yep, thats me alright!

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