Giveaway: Need Some Color in Your Kitchen?

*This contest is now closed. The winner will be announced soon! I am having computer problems and the most recent error warned me of its imminent death so I might have to visit the library for my next posts, I guess we'll see! Hang in there winner!


Yes, you read right! Today is a great day to be reading my blog because it's giveaway time! I was contacted by a member of the promotions team at AllModern.com with the opportunity to host a giveaway for their site. What a cool offer that was, and of course I didn't turn them down because I wouldn't dare take away the chance for one of my readers to win something from their store. AllModern is a great place to find contemporary furniture and decor and even if you don't call your decorating style "contemporary", in my opinion there is something on the site for everyone. Those of you who are parents or grandmas or aunts should check out their kids bedding sets, they are adorable!

I got to search the site and choose some items to give away and at first I thought it was going to be really difficult to narrow it down and make a choice. But when I saw that they had dishes, it was an easy decision as I am a sucker for dishes!

Comment on this post with your favorite fall decorating idea or recipe link or even just say hello and you will be entered to win three pieces from the Origo Collection from Iittala in either orange, brown or light blue- your choice. The contest closes on Monday, October 5th at midnight and the winner will be chosen via random.org and announced shortly after.

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NW Washington Fair 2009

Sheared sheep feel like lush carpet.


Wooly


It seemed like everyone was sleeping in the baby animal area!




Smiling


10 Little Piggies






This is Ben. He weighs 3,240 lbs and is over 6' tall. Whoa.


A fearless toddler ran into the 4H ring while being chased after, it was so cute! He just wanted to go see the moo moos.


Ford NAA, not sure what year dad but it ends in a "4." This tractor was restored by some guy named Jim Shelton and was originally from Saskatchewan, Canada!


Bearded Dragon


Awwck, Hello!?


My Snack


The Mr.'s Snack


A picture for mom- look at these beautiful quilts! There was a whole building of them.




I used to love rides, now I'm not so sure. I know I love roller-coasters (the bigger, the better) but I don't know anymore about round and round!








I don't know if I would trust a ride that looks like a caterpillar on a high of some sort and has already been in a few accidents. Nevertheless, the car was full of kids!


Paul Isaak eats fire, juggles, shaves while juggling, escapes from being wrapped tightly in plastic wrap etc. etc. It's funny!




Can't remember this guys name, but he was very talented and it was a great show.

Watch the video below to see his different talents. He plays great guitar and banjo, as well as sings a song about Chinese food and cats called "The Cats in the Kettle."




The rabbit barn made me miss Thumper!


In the bird barn there were so many beautiful birds. This is a Yellow Golden Pheasant.


It's funny how alert chickens look.


Check out the stripe!




I love these horses! This team was my favorite.






Miss Lynden Rodeo 2009.


Miniature horse teams are so hilarious! At one point they all run around the ring at once and it is hilarious! Make sure to watch the video below!




When the huge horse teams first came out, it was one by one and they competed in how well they can control their teams. It is amazing the control they have! Once they had to back the trailer up to two poles in the ground. I couldn't even do that with my car first try.


Cowboy rope tricks.






This is a family that does old cowboy tricks. The dad is a sharpshooter and shot balloons from the back of his horse.


Dahlias


Vegetables that made me want to have a garden.


Canning.


I had a turkey leg for supper, The Mr. had a bratwurst with all the fixin's and curly fries. After came dessert of course! This was The Mr.'s and I had a candy apple.


The end of the day was SO cold! A total change of weather, as the rest of the day was just perfect.

Welcome Autumn

It is hard to believe summer is already over. I have already brought out my fall decorations and candles. I'm ready for sweaters and tea and cozy blankets and crochet and a fire in the fireplace. Here are some photos I took yesterday.

The last rose.


A tea cup from my grandmother C.


Marigolds


On the hutch.


Mountain Ash


Burning Bush


Steaming Earl Grey


'Tis the season for scarf wearing!


In the kitchen- it's time for applesauce!


Gerber Daisies