A Long Overdue Thank You

I have been back from vacation for a week and I am still playing catch up. I won’t bore you with my to do list but it is suffice to say as much as I am trying to cross things off, it does not seem to be getting any shorter. One of the things I meant to do pre-vacation was thank two lovely bloggers.

Before I headed south for a much needed break, I received a wonderful package in the mail. A few weeks earlier I was the winner of a giveaway on Kat’s blog Low Tide High Style.

Even though I was expecting the package I was beyond excited when it arrived. You see I won a painting by Trish from The Old Post Road.

I have been a follower of both Kat’s and Trish’s blogs for quite some time and had always admired Trish’s work. When I saw Kat was offering one of Trish’s paintings as a giveaway I was thrilled and of course very hopeful. Imagine my delight when I found out I had won this pretty zinnia painting!

It has found a home in my basement just outside the guest bedroom door. (The lighting was not good so I could not photograph it in place.) It is such a happy picture and will be the perfect welcome for friends and family who come to visit.

Thank you ladies! I hope you will forgive my long overdue thank you.


Here is a small sampling of Trish’s “art that inspires.” To see more, click HERE

Words of Gratitude

These past few weeks have been filled with so many blessings. Red Door Home has been featured on several incredible blogs, I did my first guest blog tutorial, was lucky enough to win three giveaways, and many people have signed up as new followers. I wanted to pass along a big thank you to everyone!

You may have noticed several new buttons along the left hand side bar showing all the places Red Door Home tutorials and projects have been featured. The list includes Steph at Somewhat Simple, Jen at Tatertots and Jello, Fawnda and Jeannine at Fireflies and Jellybeans, Roeshel at The DIY Showoff, Lindsey at Better After, Kim at Today’s Creative Blog, Rachel at One Pretty Thing, and Cassity at Remodelaholic. Thank you all!

A special thank you also goes to Kari at U Create. Kari was nice enough to contact me about doing a guest post on U Create featuring my Vintage Block Printing Projects. I highly recommend a visit to each of these wonderful blogs. They are full of incredible craft, decorating and DIY ideas.

Next, I wanted to thank Gina at The Shabby Chic Cottage for hosting her Spring Fling day of giveaways. I was the fortunate winner of an original Laryssa Herbert water color.

I just received it yesterday and can’t wait to frame this pretty picture. I plan on hanging it in my office. Also, from The Shabby Chic Cottage, I won this cute chalkboard arrow sign from Favors By Lisa.

Thanks also go to Jeanette at JVW Home for this cute t-shirt.

Jeanette is an interior designer in Texas and she has recently designed a nursery which included my Gray Velvet Flowers Pillow. Here is a sneak peak.

Finally, I wanted to thank everyone who has chosen to follow Red Door Home. I appreciate each and every one of you.  I am amazed everyday by the inspiring comments you leave and the personal stories you tell.