Blog-O-Versary CSN Stores Giveaway WINNER!

Illustration by Blanca Gomez, available through her etsy shop, Cosas Minimas

And the $30 gift certificate courtesy CSN Stores goes to ...

DENISE!

I read Denise's blog, and it appears her adorable little girl is stirring up a bit of mama-drama these days, so maybe a little retail therapy will help ease this temporary hiccup in child-rearing. Treat yourself to a new mirror, lady!

Thanks to all who entered, and congratulations, Denise!

Reminder: CSN Stores Giveaway!

In my excitement to chatter on about the first birthday of our little blog, I neglected to put the info about our giveaway in the title of the Blog-O-Versary post and it may have gotten lost in the shuffle. I'll re-iterate:

CSN Stores has graciously offered one our readers the chance to win a $30 gift certificate to use toward one of their many online shops.

There are good reasons to enter this giveaway:
1. It's a long weekend for some (Columbus Day really sprung up unexpectedly for me this year), and who doesn't love a little holiday shopping on the web?
2. The Great Recession apparently ended, like, last year (I'll believe it when I see it), so support our economy, yo!
3. As a reader of The Studiolo, you deserve a treat.

ENTER TO WIN! Leave a comment here or on our facebook page about how you would use your $30 gift certificate. The winner will be announced on Wednesday, October 13.

First Blog-O-Versary!

Photo courtesy Amy Atlas Events

One year ago today, we fired up the engines for The Studiolo. Neither of us had a solid idea of where we wanted to go with the blog, so we just started writing and let the course and voice appear naturally. We were a bit sporadic with our postings at first, but we've gotten into a routine now, and love how it's taking shape. My journalism background has kicked into high gear, and I've sort of taken over the bulk of the writing. I'd forgotten how much I enjoyed spouting off to an audience!

Of course, the process of developing our blog is so gratifying because we have wonderful readers who leave encouraging and thoughtful comments. Without you, I'd be talking to a wall, and that's no fun! In honor of our first blog-o-versary, we are happy to honor one loyal reader with a giveaway!

CSN Stores has graciously offered one lucky reader of The Studiolo a chance to win a $30 gift certificate to use toward one of their many stores. Choices abound! From home accessories to dining room chairs to cookware, CSN comprises more than 200 online stores representing a variety of outstanding brands. CSN Stores has something to satisfy every style! My favorite sections to browse are mirrors, lighting, clocks and decorative pillows under Decor. I've pulled together some of the things I've been looking at lately to give you an idea of their offerings:

1. Cooper Classics Sunburst Mirror in Antique Gold; 2. Kichler Geometric Table Lamp with hand-painted porcelain; 3. Cooper Classics Trevi Mirror; 4. Le Klint Pendant 172; 5. Kichler Pendant in Midnight Chrome; 6. Howard Miller Ball Wall Clock; 7.  Palecek Coconut Feather Table Lamp; 8. Cooper Classics Brooks Mirror in Blonde Zebra Wood; 9. Ferm Living Velo Silk Pillow; 10. Ferm Living Squares Pillow; 11. Hudson Valley Heirloom Pendant

How to enter:
1. Hop over to CSN Stores to check out their wares
2. Leave a comment below or on our facebook page about how you would use your $30 gift certificate. The winner will be chosen at random
3. Check back to see who won! The winner will be announced on the blog next Wednesday, October 13

Thank you for making this year of blogging so rewarding. Here's to many more!