World Market's HGTV Room Make Over Inspiration

In the last few years I have really enjoyed home decor. I have always loved the books and magazines but never really tried to apply it to my own life. I always thought it was too expensive or not my genre of expertise. Since my son has been born I have wanted to create a home feel for him. I find great items at World Market that are unique and affordable. World Market has been a place I have shopped for picture frames, gifts, delicious food and now home decor. I have many rooms in my house that I would love to have redecorated. The room I would pick first would be my dining room. Let me show you a few pictures of what it looks like.

I like the color of the walls but I need more color. The phone is on an odd place and the table has seen better days!

This corner I had a shelf there but it was knocked down by accident and now the elliptical is pushed in the corner. I do not like it in that spot I would love a book case there.

For me the dining room is a place for my family to come together at night and reconnect for the day. I love eating together at the table. Sadly the dining room is not the put together place I would like it to be. For one we are missing a chair that was broken so there is 3 chairs, for now there are only 3 of us but when people come over for dinner its a mix match of other chairs added. I always say when I win the lottery I will get the set I want. BUT I don't have to wait for the lottery winnings if I end up winning the World Market HGTV Passport to Style Sweepstakes! The Grand Prize package includes a $10,000 World Market shopping spree and design consultation with an HGTV Designer. I could decorate the whole house with World Market for that much money! Since I have entered the sweepstakes I have started to imagine what I would want my room to look like.

Here is my dream dining room collage:

I want my room to have rich wood colors but splashes of fun colors like the Lime Ella Chairs. The Ochre Khadi Yellow Linens and a beige rug keep the room soft with the dark wood colors. The Augustus Book Shelf I would fill with cookbooks and decor items like some of the Owl stuff I have seen at World Market.

You can check out my great Pinterest Board for my World Market Dining Room Makeover Inspiration. I found so many great items online at World Market it was hard to pick just a few items I would want. I could spend all day on the site browsing for all the rooms in my house. Hopefully I will win the World Market HGTV Passport to Style Sweepstakes so you can all see my home transformed!


Win a Room Makeover with World Market’s HGTV Passport to Style Sweepstakes

HGTV Passport to Style Sweepstakes

• Grand Prize package includes: A $10,000 World Market shopping spree and design consultation with an HGTV Designer
• There will also be 3 runner up prize winners that will each receive a $1,000 World Market gift card!
• The HGTV Sweepstakes runs from September 22, 2012 until October 26, 2012.
• If you share the sweepstakes with 5 of your friends (via FB share or email) you can receive 5 additional bonus entries. This is part of the registration process when entering. Users can also enter daily for more chances to win.
• Enter online at http://worldmarketsweepstakes.com/ or https://www.facebook.com/worldmarket/app_315124871876517

Have you heard about the World Market Explorer Program?  It is a rewards program where member earn exclusive perks, like coupons, offers, previews, and beyond. Spend $100 on Gourmet Foods and Non-alcoholic beverages and you will receive a $10 reward that you can use to purchasing almost anything in store or online. You can also earn FREE COFFEE Rewards! (Buy 6 12oz. bags and your 7th one is free!)

Head on over to World Market Sweepstakes page to enter to win! Who wouldn't LOVE a house decorated by World Market!

*This shop is part of a social shopper marketing insight campaign with Pollinate Media Group™, but all my opinions are my own. http://cmp.ly/3/KqtZiE

Sacramento Cal Expo First Ever Puppy Show Oct. 13-14

Earlier in the year my family and I attended a Dog Show at Cal Expo in Sacramento CA. My son loved it! All the dogs were great and the trainers so informative and friendly. My son's favorite part was when he was able to meet a litter of Jack Russel puppies. He loves puppies, everyone loves puppies right?!? This weekend Cal Expo in Sacramento CA is hosting the First Ever Puppy Show. It will be a fun and cute time!

First-Ever Puppy Show Comes to Cal Expo

-Hundreds of puppies, pet product vendors, dog lovers and media expected to attend the first-ever Sacramento Puppy Show, hosted by the Sacramento Kennel Club-

What: The Sacramento Kennel Club, a member of the American Kennel Club (AKC), will host the inaugural Sacramento Puppy Show at Cal Expo-Saturday October 13 and Sunday, October 14^th.

A great family event, the Sacramento Puppy Show will offer pet lovers dozens of opportunities to celebrate all things dog! Bringyour pet (or even just a photo) and communicate with one of our pet psychics; let your dog run through our agility course, or watch dog agility demonstrations throughout the day; plan your dog’s birthday party, or participate in a dog wedding; enjoy AKC breed and puppy competitions; adopt a pet from area rescue groups and shelters; enter your dog in one of our fun costume contests; win fun prizes and shop some of the best pet and specialty vendors around!

This is a dog friendly event, and you won’t want to miss it!

When:                 Saturday, October 13^thopen from 9am-5pm

Sunday, October 14^th open from 10am-4pm

Where:               Cal Expo, Building C

                                    1600 Exposition Blvd.

                                    Sacramento, CA 95815

Dog Wedding, 10/13:

Event highlights include a dog wedding where pet owners can let two dogs get hitched at a wedding. Participants will receive the wedding ceremony, a puptual photo, and goodie bag. The dog wedding will take place on Saturday, October 13^th at 1pm.

Dog Costume Contest, 10/14:

Additionally, and just in time for Halloween, a dog costume contest will be held in three categories- best dog/owner team or best group costume; most original; and best celebrity look-a-like costume. Register at the show, beginning at 12:00. The contest will begin at 1:00 sharp.   

                          

Schedule:            Saturday, October 13^th

                           11am- Puppy Competition

                           1pm- Dog Wedding

                           3pm- Adult Dog Competition

                           Sunday, October 14^th

                           11am- AKC Puppy Match

                           1pm- Costume Contest

                           3pm- AKC Adult Dog Match   

Shopping, dog agility demonstrations and an open course, birthday party planning, giveaways, games, adoptions and psychic readings will be available all day,every day.

Cost:                   $5 Advance Tickets Online

$10 Event Tickets at the Door

                           $8.50 Seniors (60+) & Juniors (13-18)

Children under 12 are well behaved, leashed dogs are free.

For complete event, competition and ticket information, visit www.SacramentoPuppyShow.com and ‘like’ us at www.facebook.com/CalExpoDogShow or follow our tweets @CalExpoDogShow.

Weekend in Pictures at the Seattle Zoo

This weekend the weather was amazing! The sun was shining, which is rare in Seattle this time of the year. Usually we are drenched with rain wishing we could spend more time outdoors. We decided to take full advantage of the great weather and head to the Seattle Zoo. We invited some of our favorite friends and enjoyed the day.

JJ climbing up to get a better view of the hippo, who is usually hiding when we go to see him.

The boys watching the monkeys in this great waterfall habitat.

Liam always up to something!

Ashley had a great time in the indoor play area!

The boys again holding hands...love it.

JJ, Liam and I at the flamingos, with me sneaking in some kisses.

Wicked the Musical is Coming to Seattle

                                        

 

~ By Sam ~


I am so excited that Wicked the Musical is coming to Seattle!!! My husband gave me tickets to go see Wicked for my birthday back in August! A total treat from a guy who is not really into musicals. He knows that I love the theater and knew that I would love to go with him. What a guy! I can't wait to get dressed up, hit the Emerald City (which is what Seattle is called coincidentally) and head off to the theater.

The show starts this week, October 10th - November 17 in Seattle at the Paramount Theater. Curious if the Wicked tour is coming to your area? Check out the On Tour List here.

Hotslings Review

                                   


When we decided to take our Road Trip this summer I was thinking about my then 6 month old baby girl and how to carrier her around even though she needed regular naps and knew that her brothers would want the stroller so she would need to be carried a lot. I wanted something that she could sit up in but also be easily transitioned into sleeping without disturbing her too much. A great solution was Hotslings, I have never had a "sling type" baby carrier and I wasn't sure how I would like it. I had my baby in the Hip Carry position, it was comfortable for me and she loved it. She could see out and it felt natural to me because on my hip is where she travels a lot on at home. My hands were free and to do other things while she just hung out. It was great. One thing that I did notice in the beginning was that my body seemed to overcompensate on the side she was not sitting on so it did put a bit of a strain on my body. But once I was aware of what I was doing I was able to fix it and it felt great!

                                         

Here is the AP Barely Square that I have and what Hotslings has to say about it-


Say bye bye to complicated sizing charts and hello to the infinitely adjustable Hotslings AP! Two strategically placed tri-glides allow the AP to fit comfortably on multiple users while also easily accommodating postpartum body changes.

Hotslings provide you with great instructions on different ways to carry your baby and the age appropriate positions, great for newbies like me. There are lots of great patterns to chose from and each comes with a matching diaper pouch for your on the go diaper needs! Cute! If you are looking for a Sling that is stylish and functional I suggest you check out Hotslings. 



* I was not paid or compensated for this post. I was sent a free sling from Hotslings  for my review. The opinions are 100% mine and may vary from others.