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September 16, 2009

Finding Our Style

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Congratulations to Tuesday, http://agirlandherlife.blogspot.com/ -Winner of the HomeGoods Gift Card with her entry #210.

This is a compensated review from BlogHer and HomeGoods

I need to tell you about HomeGoods today, because really this story is bubbling out of me. Stay tuned to the end for more info on how you can find your style and win a shopping spree to HomeGoods yourself.

About nine months ago, we learned there would be a new member to our family. Despite the time since, no new baby joined our house. Instead, just a couple of weeks later, my mother moved in for what was supposed to be a temporary stay until she found suitable housing for her and my sister. She moved into our bedroom.  Instead of camping out on the couch for a few weeks-we decided to take over what we called “the art room” but really served as the home for the kids’ computer, the dollhouse, the armoire with board games and china inside.

We soon learned that instead of a temporary stay, my mother would be here long-term and with us as caregivers. A few TV trays went into the room to serve as bedside table and alarm clock/plug-in place for pocket items to live at the end of the day.  My youngest child’s high chair served as the other bedside table. Yes. High chair. Two gray Rubbermaid bins took over from our suitcases hastily packed in one room and moved into the other.  Finally, a quilt hung over the window to block the morning sun.

That was the extent of it. We looked like we were camping out in our bedroom and we were. I would head there when the days were long, and caregiving hard…but our room felt more hideout than retreat. Instead, the mess just reminded me that temporary turned into long-term and we weren’t settled with it.  It met our basic needs-sleep (the futon robbed from the living room), a light to read by, a clock, a place to keep our clothes, but not well and not in a way that made us happy.  But what to do? It is a very small room and we are on a tight budget.

These are the before pictures:
bedroom 009bedroom 010bedroom 012

When asked what room I would redecorate if chosen by HomeGoods and BlogHer, I rambled. I talked about the living room that has a few issues-no chair for my mother to easily stand from for example. Then I started talking about the bedroom. I realized all the things wrapped in that bedroom. No time soon would I be moving my mother out of our old bedroom and into a hospital bed in that bedroom. I wouldn’t be moving her to her own apartment or assisted living. The bedroom was the place.

Even once chosen for the program, I considered the living room or kitchen. The bedroom needed the change though. Today I am glad we persisted!

How did we get from that picture-to a new and much improved bedroom?

First we took the StyleScope Quiz. I took it. My partner took it. We took it together. I read the HomeGoods blog-Open House. (Check out Open House – HomeGoods’ blog “for anyone that loves their home.”)

The StyleScope quiz seemed silly at first but since neither of us had really thought about “our style” before-it really did help us make better decisions at the store. We had a chance to talk out our style and what we wanted, as well as identify the true trouble spots in our home.

We made a scoping out trip to each of the two HomeGoods stores nearby. The surprises each store had were different and the same. It wasn’t a home organization store or the housewares department at a department store. Some of the items were really cool and look at the prices-we can do a lot. We went home.

We talked about the things we needed to change. We needed a place to: keep loose change, plug in the phones, real bedside tables, a place to store our clothes and my medicine, to take the tiger quilt off the window. We wanted something that looked like us. That meant no replacing the quilt I made or the Leg Lamp. We thought about other things in our home that could serve us in our room. The grandma furniture that lived in what is now my mother’s room? We could move that into our room…if we moved the armoire out. Now that the plan was set, time to head back to HomeGoods.

Bedside tables were top priority. The rest would revolve around that. The first HomeGoods store had a couple paired bedside tables, but the one we wanted, there was only one. It was nearly the same red orange as the Grandma furniture soon to be our dressers again. We decided to brave it and pick it up.
newbedroom 009
Then we wandered through the art department, discussing this and that piece of art. We never really have purposely bought art for a specific room. We considered poppies, landscapes, abstract paintings but we kept returning to two rather large graffiti prints of women. Odd! Quirky. The fact that we kept considering them must have meant something. We picked them up!
newbedroom 005
Next-a curtain. HomeGoods didn’t have any curtains! Well, there were a few panels, but nothing right. Perhaps we should go somewhere else for a curtain. Still wandering through the treasure hunt that is HomeGoods, we found shower curtains. Not just shower curtains, but a really pretty green that would go with the prints we had chosen and with the quilt. It is slightly sheer and felt like a silk broomstick skirt. We can use that!
newbedroom 008
After poking around a bit more, we decided we were done. We checked out and headed to the other HomeGoods in search of the match to our bedside table choice at the first. We found it, but a bit scratched. Part of us thought, ok, we scratch our furniture up all the time. No big deal. Part of our head was disappointed. We loaded it into the cart. We found a Rocker Mom tattoo plaque,a wooden, very bright “Java nice day!” picture that I am sure was meant for a kitchen but lives in our bedroom now. I also got  a Sparkle picture for our bathroom (I couldn’t resist-Sparkle is an important word in this house).newbedroom 007
newbedroom 013

Speaking of bathroom, we also got a 12 pack of washcloths

Still not done with the great gift card I received-it went way further than we dreamed-we picked out four brand new pillows. HomeGoods has a great selection of pillows from ordinary to organic to hypo-allergenic. We bought new pillow cases. We picked out a charging station for our phones and a retro-hip red canister to hold our change. We found a nifty rolled paper vase that was similar to one we saw and wanted at a favorite gift shop—but it had cost WAY too much at that gift shop-not at HomeGoods. We totalled up in our heads and realized there was a bit more to spend.
newbedroom 014
One of the first things we noticed when making our first trip were the large statues of elephants, dogs, roosters. We made a Wheel of Fortune comment then. As we left, we decided we must have a giant dog statue. So we found one, he lives in our bedroom. His name is Homer.
newbedroom 011
We checked out. We mentioned the scratches and dent on the bedside table. The cashier called the manager who came right away and reduced the price even further. In fact, staff at HomeGoods seemed genuinely helpful, if you asked them. I saw floor clerk helping a woman choose items for her living room-including moving tables and chairs so she could get a better view. I didn’t notice them at first because they don’t come running up to you with that uncomfortable “Do you need help?” and none of the staff seemed troubled by browsing at all.

At last we were done—for now—but in our hunt for our bedroom, we found all sorts of gift ideas for our young adults rooms, our mothers, our siblings, even our younger teens. The selection was varied and interesting. What we found on our first trip-not entirely the same things we found on the next. If you see something there, but aren’t quite sure-grab it. We missed out on the pink leapord spotted broom we saw on the first trip that way. Again, HomeGoods is like a treasure hunt.

Now, our bedroom makes me laugh. It makes us smile. It looks altogether like a bedroom, but has not become stuffy. Instead it feels like us. A few changes made a big difference.

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

Now, here is a chance to enjoy your own treasure hunt at HomeGoods and bring something home to make you happy.
To enter to win a $100 HomeGoods gift card – take the 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: Official Rules

251 Comments

  1. The dog’s name is CHUCK. And you didn’t tell on me for breaking his leg, tripping over a real dog, the first five minutes he was in our home.

    Comment by Denise — September 16, 2009 @ 9:05 pm

  2. Ha! I love that the killer unicorn book is the one the bedside table (the tables are really cute). I’ve been in your bedroom and I don’t think that I even noticed that it had a window.

    The dog does kinda look like a Chuck…

    Comment by sassymonkey — September 17, 2009 @ 9:33 am

  3. I took the quiz and it said I was “elegant classic” which is a pretty good description of my style. :)

    I LOVE the dog! I would spray paint him, though…white would look like a Jonathan Adler sculpture!

    Comment by Jeannine @ Small & Chic — September 17, 2009 @ 2:27 pm

  4. I’m country casual. Yeah, pretty accurate.

    Comment by Headless Mom — September 17, 2009 @ 2:29 pm

  5. They say I’m Elegant Classic….jury’s still out on that one

    Comment by Lori — September 17, 2009 @ 2:31 pm

  6. Country casual – I guess I can own up to that.

    Comment by Deb Mc — September 17, 2009 @ 2:39 pm

  7. I’m an elegant classic!

    Comment by Paula — September 17, 2009 @ 2:41 pm

  8. “Country Casual”!

    Comment by Emily — September 17, 2009 @ 2:41 pm

  9. My style is Earthy Casual. I think it was pretty right on. Your room is lovely and funky (good funky, not funky funky!)

    Comment by Theresa — September 17, 2009 @ 2:43 pm

  10. Country Eclectic. Which translates to: she collects a lot of crap, I mean stuff. Fits me to a tee!!!

    We have a dog table in our house.

    Comment by Kim — September 17, 2009 @ 2:44 pm

  11. What Fun! I wish Home Goods was knocking on my door with a $500 gift card. Wow I just like dreaming about that!
    I took the quiz and I’m glamorous classic. It pretty much nailed it on the head!

    Comment by High-Heeled Foot in the door — September 17, 2009 @ 2:49 pm

  12. Love the artwork! Too cool! I need that Rocker Mom plaque too.

    I’m a “Glamorous Classic.” Fun test and fun giveaway.

    Comment by Victoria — September 17, 2009 @ 2:51 pm

  13. I’m Earthy Casual. I love all the accents you added – love Home Goods!

    Comment by debbie — September 17, 2009 @ 2:56 pm

  14. I’m Earthy Casual…

    Comment by Anne L. — September 17, 2009 @ 3:08 pm

  15. Love it! Those are some great finds!

    I’m Earthy Casual!

    Zakaryw at gmail dot com

    Comment by Zakary — September 17, 2009 @ 3:14 pm

  16. earthy casual

    Comment by Pam — September 17, 2009 @ 3:19 pm

  17. I’m Elegant Classic.

    chinlai@bellsouth.net

    Comment by Linh C. — September 17, 2009 @ 3:22 pm

  18. i am a “country casual.” even though i kind of don’t like country. i think maybe that’s a euphemism for “hand-me-down scavenger.”

    Comment by rockle — September 17, 2009 @ 3:24 pm

  19. I am Elegant Modern.

    Comment by Franca Bollo — September 17, 2009 @ 3:44 pm

  20. Global Casual.

    Comment by Smalltown Mom — September 17, 2009 @ 4:02 pm

  21. Global Casual….never heard of it!

    Comment by Tracy — September 17, 2009 @ 4:09 pm

  22. When I saw your before pics the first thing I thought was “I HOPE they didn’t give up that wonderful quilt!” I love how you tied it all together with your other choices.

    According to the quiz, I am Country Classic. I would not have been 20 years ago, but I think it fits how I live now.

    Thanks so much for the chance to win!

    Comment by Beth — September 17, 2009 @ 4:11 pm

  23. I’m an ‘Earthy Casual’!

    Comment by E... — September 17, 2009 @ 4:15 pm

  24. I’m Bohemian Classic according to the quiz. The description did sound like me.

    Comment by Allison — September 17, 2009 @ 4:17 pm

  25. Global Casual. I’m here from Bossy’s place, and have bookmarked your blog for further perusal. Thanks!

    Comment by Carroll — September 17, 2009 @ 4:18 pm

  26. It says I am Earthy Casual, which I can kinda understand. If only I could interpret my rooms into this.

    Comment by Intisar — September 17, 2009 @ 4:41 pm

  27. Global Casual I am.

    Comment by Homeblessings — September 17, 2009 @ 4:49 pm

  28. I’m a Country Casual- sounds right to me! And I love your “dog” Homer- too cute!

    Comment by Pam — September 17, 2009 @ 4:59 pm

  29. Country casual. Love the dog statue.

    Comment by notmuchofacook — September 17, 2009 @ 5:10 pm

  30. Earhty casual–that’s me.

    Comment by Rox — September 17, 2009 @ 5:20 pm

  31. It says I am Elegant Classic.

    Comment by lisa — September 17, 2009 @ 5:30 pm

  32. Earthy Modern. I think “Earthy” is a kind way of saying “Messy.”

    Comment by Jaydubs — September 17, 2009 @ 5:31 pm

  33. great picks! i probably would invest in some taller lamps. my style is global casual-pretty accurate, but i love many styles :0)

    Comment by ciara — September 17, 2009 @ 5:35 pm

  34. I am definitely earthy casual!

    Comment by Carrie — September 17, 2009 @ 6:12 pm

  35. I am Earthy Casual!

    Comment by Annette D — September 17, 2009 @ 6:13 pm

  36. blogged http://abdoggett1.blogspot.com/2009/09/want-to-win-100-homegoods-gc-httpwww.html

    Comment by Annette D — September 17, 2009 @ 6:14 pm

  37. Earthy Casual, fits me to a T!! :) Love the dog btw :)

    Comment by Jessica — September 17, 2009 @ 6:37 pm

  38. Bohemian classic

    Comment by Julie — September 17, 2009 @ 6:55 pm

  39. awww! very cool!!! i was earthy casual!

    Comment by suz — September 17, 2009 @ 7:23 pm

  40. Kay, you are an Elegant Classic

    Comment by Kay — September 17, 2009 @ 7:29 pm

  41. Earthy Modern

    Comment by Karen — September 17, 2009 @ 7:35 pm

  42. Elegant Classic. I would never have thought!

    Comment by KK — September 17, 2009 @ 7:54 pm

  43. Elegant Classic for me.

    Comment by linda — September 17, 2009 @ 8:06 pm

  44. Bohemian Classic for me.

    Comment by April in CT — September 17, 2009 @ 8:36 pm

  45. I’m Earthy Casual. Better than “Early 70′s Miscellaneous”

    Comment by confused — September 17, 2009 @ 8:56 pm

  46. Another Elegant Classic. I don’t buy it. I’m lots of things before I’m either elegant or classic.

    Comment by Grace — September 17, 2009 @ 9:03 pm

  47. Earthy casual is mine all mine

    Comment by Michelle B. — September 17, 2009 @ 9:04 pm

  48. BOHEMIAN ECLECTIC which is not really accurate at all.

    Comment by jewelee — September 17, 2009 @ 9:11 pm

  49. Elegant Classic, which is spot on.

    Comment by Beth at Unskinny Boppy — September 17, 2009 @ 9:21 pm

  50. I love that Toothbrush artwork…

    I’m Country Eclectic, but am probably a little more Bohemian at heart.

    Comment by Kathleen — September 17, 2009 @ 9:29 pm

  51. I’m country casual!

    Comment by Wendy — September 17, 2009 @ 9:43 pm

  52. Whitney, you are a Bohemian Classic! Thanks so much for the opportunity to win this! I love your blog!!

    Comment by Whitney Browning — September 17, 2009 @ 9:56 pm

  53. earthy casual!!

    Comment by Erin — September 17, 2009 @ 10:05 pm

  54. Country Classic–that’s me.

    Comment by Janet — September 17, 2009 @ 10:18 pm

  55. Glamorous Classic

    Comment by Cyndi — September 17, 2009 @ 10:29 pm

  56. country casual

    Comment by diana — September 17, 2009 @ 10:37 pm

  57. They called me Earthy Casual. :)

    Comment by Emily — September 17, 2009 @ 10:46 pm

  58. well, i am a bohemian casual and i agree with the “casual” part.

    Comment by bouncy — September 17, 2009 @ 10:46 pm

  59. I am country classic.

    Comment by Beth — September 17, 2009 @ 10:57 pm

  60. Does it surprise you that I’m Global Casual? Didn’t surprise me at all, with Hawaiian, Asian and Southern Redneck decor thrown around helter-skelter!

    Comment by skeeterbess — September 17, 2009 @ 11:15 pm

  61. Country Casual

    Comment by Abigail — September 17, 2009 @ 11:36 pm

  62. Earthy Casual here :)

    Comment by Melissa N. — September 18, 2009 @ 12:34 am

  63. Earthy Casual is what the test said my style is. And that is pretty much spot on!

    Comment by Rebekah VA — September 18, 2009 @ 12:46 am

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    james1vs27
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    Comment by Rebekah VA — September 18, 2009 @ 1:02 am

  65. I’m a Country Casual :) They nailed it!!

    lisabradford101@gmail.com

    Comment by Lisa Bradford — September 18, 2009 @ 1:44 am

  66. I am country casual.

    Comment by Holly — September 18, 2009 @ 6:57 am

  67. Earthy Casual.

    Comment by Michele — September 18, 2009 @ 7:33 am

  68. Elegant Classic – not sure about that – but it sounds really nice.

    Comment by Tawny — September 18, 2009 @ 7:53 am

  69. Country Casual. Which after reading their description is exactly right. I always called it Cottage-style.

    Comment by nono — September 18, 2009 @ 8:11 am

  70. Bohemian Casual

    Comment by Kathryn — September 18, 2009 @ 8:25 am

  71. Bohemian Classic!

    So true! I’ll have to add a stop at HomeGoods to my to-do list this weekend.

    Comment by Beth — September 18, 2009 @ 8:39 am

  72. Elegant Classic

    Comment by Dorrie — September 18, 2009 @ 8:43 am

  73. I am country casual and I think that pretty well describes my style.

    Comment by Linda Stewart — September 18, 2009 @ 8:48 am

  74. Bohemian Classic

    Comment by Kristen — September 18, 2009 @ 8:57 am

  75. Country Casual. I think that’s pretty accurate.

    Comment by Kathy — September 18, 2009 @ 8:58 am

  76. Country Casual

    Comment by Sandi — September 18, 2009 @ 9:01 am

  77. Earthy Casual

    Comment by Sue V. — September 18, 2009 @ 9:03 am

  78. Glamorous Eclectic

    Comment by alicia — September 18, 2009 @ 9:03 am

  79. Glamorous Classic

    Comment by Rebecca — September 18, 2009 @ 9:22 am

  80. I am a Glamorous Classic – very accurate!

    Comment by Krista White — September 18, 2009 @ 9:36 am

  81. EARTHY CASUAL! Woot! I’d say that’s pretty darn accurate.

    Comment by Bridget — September 18, 2009 @ 9:41 am

  82. I’m earthy casual. Very accurate for me. I don’t have a headboard either; love what you did with the quirky pics above the bed!

    Comment by pkzcass — September 18, 2009 @ 9:49 am

  83. Earthy Modern over here. I’m so glad you made a refuge to recharge you. And OMG I love Homer. Love Homer. Love Homer. LOVE HOMER!!!

    Comment by Deb — September 18, 2009 @ 10:01 am

  84. I am Earthy Casual. What a great way to get some decorating ideas!

    Comment by KS Dallas — September 18, 2009 @ 10:15 am

  85. I am country casual. Hmm!

    Comment by Heather J K — September 18, 2009 @ 10:37 am

  86. Elegant Classic

    Comment by Jennifer T — September 18, 2009 @ 11:01 am

  87. Elegant Classic.

    Comment by Shelley — September 18, 2009 @ 11:06 am

  88. My style is Glamorous Classic. Thanks!

    Comment by Kari — September 18, 2009 @ 11:18 am

  89. Glamorous Eclectic

    Comment by Cathy — September 18, 2009 @ 11:21 am

  90. Country Casual; love your blog!

    Comment by amy — September 18, 2009 @ 11:24 am

  91. Global Casual

    Comment by MNStacey — September 18, 2009 @ 11:25 am

  92. Andrea, you are a Glamorous Classic

    Comment by andrea — September 18, 2009 @ 11:33 am

  93. Country Casual

    Comment by Kim — September 18, 2009 @ 11:37 am

  94. I took the quiz and found out I am Elegant Classic.

    Comment by Kara — September 18, 2009 @ 11:38 am

  95. I’m elegant classic, yay!

    Comment by Melissa — September 18, 2009 @ 1:21 pm

  96. Global Casual. Thank you for the giveaway.

    Comment by CrystalGB — September 18, 2009 @ 3:23 pm

  97. Elegant Classic. Great giveaway!

    Comment by Maggie — September 18, 2009 @ 3:59 pm

  98. Nice Home makeover! I’m Elegant Modern!

    Comment by NewlywedsNextDoor — September 18, 2009 @ 4:37 pm

  99. I am Earthy Casual…pretty accurate I have to admit!

    Comment by Erica — September 18, 2009 @ 7:05 pm

  100. Tweeted: http://twitter.com/lacadazy/status/4091455702

    Comment by Erica — September 18, 2009 @ 7:05 pm

  101. Elegant classic. I love it all!

    Charla

    Comment by Charla @ For the Sake of Time — September 18, 2009 @ 7:22 pm

  102. Heather, you are an Elegant Classic” …I wish!

    I also wish that I would win something – but that isn’t true either.

    Comment by Heather — September 18, 2009 @ 7:43 pm

  103. I am global casual. I would sure like to win.

    Comment by Pam — September 18, 2009 @ 7:52 pm

  104. Earthy Casual. And from the descrip: “You value order. You feel happiest if your home is well organized. You understand that when your house is in order, your mind feels clearer.” Holy crap yes.

    Comment by Jessica — September 18, 2009 @ 9:19 pm

  105. Country Casual is what the quiz labeled me as. Not sure what that means, but it’s what they say I am.

    Comment by Smoochiefrog — September 18, 2009 @ 9:41 pm

  106. I took the quiz and found out I am “Earthy Casual”…I love the colors they chose for me!

    Comment by Jennifer — September 18, 2009 @ 11:37 pm

  107. I tweeted about your giveaway:
    http://twitter.com/EightyMPHMom/status/4096364138

    Comment by Jennifer — September 18, 2009 @ 11:38 pm

  108. I received Elegant Classic!

    Comment by DG — September 18, 2009 @ 11:38 pm

  109. tweeted http://twitter.com/DeeGee13/status/4096403790

    Comment by DG — September 18, 2009 @ 11:39 pm

  110. I blogged about your wonderful giveaway!
    http://www.eightymphmom.com/2009/06/giveaway-linky-and-other-blog-giveaways.html

    Comment by Jennifer — September 18, 2009 @ 11:39 pm

  111. I am …. Bohemian Classic!! Pretty fitting for me too :D

    Comment by Mrs. Cox — September 18, 2009 @ 11:49 pm

  112. http://twitter.com/MrsCox/status/4096558537 rt

    Comment by Mrs. Cox — September 18, 2009 @ 11:49 pm

  113. Let’s here for all of the Bohemian Casuals out there. Were you as surprised as I was to learn that you have a decorating style?

    Comment by Jayne — September 19, 2009 @ 12:55 am

  114. My style is Elegant Classic.

    Deborah
    comfortjoydesigns AT gmail DOT com

    Michigan Addy Ready

    Comment by Deborah — September 19, 2009 @ 2:18 am

  115. I’m “Earthy Modern”.

    Comment by Heather — September 19, 2009 @ 9:00 am

  116. I”m Global Casual, which is pretty accurate.

    Love Homer! He’s a cutie!

    Comment by shel — September 19, 2009 @ 9:12 am

  117. Tweeted:
    http://twitter.com/auntiethesis/status/4102688235

    Comment by shel — September 19, 2009 @ 9:12 am

  118. I am Earthy Casual and my design challenge is to organize… how did they know that clutter drives me crazy?

    Comment by Emily — September 19, 2009 @ 9:33 am

  119. Earthy casual, no shock there. I do not integrate dirt into my decorating, but the color scheme fits.

    Comment by Laurie — September 19, 2009 @ 1:55 pm

  120. Country casual -

    Comment by Ann — September 19, 2009 @ 3:16 pm

  121. My style is Elegant Classic.

    Comment by Shari — September 19, 2009 @ 4:00 pm

  122. I’m elegant classic.

    Comment by Heather — September 19, 2009 @ 7:27 pm

  123. I’m Country Casual. Fits me perfectly!

    Comment by Chanda — September 19, 2009 @ 8:18 pm

  124. Elegant Classic

    Comment by Sharlotte — September 19, 2009 @ 8:33 pm

  125. My result: Country Casual. It suits me!

    Comment by Mary in Baltimore — September 19, 2009 @ 9:52 pm

  126. I’m glamorous classic – don’t think I ever would have guessed that – I feel like a mish mosh of style – but now I know! :)

    Comment by Jamie — September 20, 2009 @ 9:40 am

  127. Tweeted!

    http://twitter.com/SavinginStyle/status/4124389386

    Comment by Jamie — September 20, 2009 @ 9:41 am

  128. Global Casual – my challenge is to maximize, and I sure like the ideas they had to do that in a small apartment. :)

    Comment by Jennifer Andersen — September 20, 2009 @ 11:53 am

  129. This was so much fun. I am country casual.

    Comment by Isabel Z — September 20, 2009 @ 12:32 pm

  130. I am country eclectic
    thank you

    Comment by Pricilla — September 20, 2009 @ 2:17 pm

  131. I am Country Casual and I think that is accurate.

    Comment by Nancy — September 20, 2009 @ 3:00 pm

  132. My tweet: http://twitter.com/njhhb/status/4130132999

    Comment by Nancy — September 20, 2009 @ 3:01 pm

  133. My style is Global Casual. I don’t know about that, but I do LOVE HomeGoods!

    Comment by Amy L — September 20, 2009 @ 3:08 pm

  134. Tweeted: http://twitter.com/amylou61/status/4130362375

    Comment by Amy L — September 20, 2009 @ 3:13 pm

  135. I blogged:
    http://fibrofoggy.blogspot.com/2009/09/win-100-homegoods-gift-card.html

    Comment by Amy L — September 20, 2009 @ 4:19 pm

  136. My Style is Bohemian Casual. Thanks for the chance!

    Comment by Amy@Coffee with the Mrs. — September 20, 2009 @ 7:41 pm

  137. i’m an Earthy Casual.

    Comment by pam — September 20, 2009 @ 8:25 pm

  138. I’m country casual!

    Comment by Karly — September 20, 2009 @ 8:36 pm

  139. I am Bohemian Classic!

    Comment by Anna — September 20, 2009 @ 9:56 pm

  140. Country Classic!

    Comment by Galiene — September 21, 2009 @ 9:11 am

  141. I’m global modern-which sound cool and I think it fits well!

    Comment by Angela — September 21, 2009 @ 9:57 am

  142. I’m Bohemian Casual

    Comment by Kimberly/Mom in the City — September 21, 2009 @ 10:26 am

  143. Country casual. Casual, yes. Country? Not sure.

    Comment by amybee — September 21, 2009 @ 2:57 pm

  144. Country Casual… That’s me!

    Comment by Janet — September 21, 2009 @ 3:15 pm

  145. I’m earthy casual! Couldn’t agree more.

    Comment by Brittany — September 21, 2009 @ 6:21 pm

  146. Dramatic Modern. Surprisingly, I think it’s correct! =]

    Comment by Tiffany — September 21, 2009 @ 7:32 pm

  147. I am Global Modern. I’ve never heard of that before, not sure if it fits me.

    Comment by Judy — September 21, 2009 @ 8:00 pm

  148. I got Earthy Casual! :-)

    Comment by ErikaJean — September 21, 2009 @ 9:36 pm

  149. Earthy Casual – how totally me! Of course the comment about needing to clear the clutter in my house also hit home. I am so much happier when I’m organized (and surrounded by cute things from Home Goods)!

    Comment by Tiffany — September 21, 2009 @ 10:48 pm

  150. I am earthy modern!

    Comment by Carolyn G — September 22, 2009 @ 9:26 am

  151. http://twitter.com/carogonza/status/4172876421

    Comment by Carolyn G — September 22, 2009 @ 9:26 am

  152. blogged http://theartofrandomwillynillyness.blogspot.com/2009/09/another-round-of-those-fantastic.html

    Comment by Carolyn G — September 22, 2009 @ 9:27 am

  153. I am: you are a Glamorous Classic

    Comment by Tiaras & Tantrums — September 22, 2009 @ 9:38 am

  154. Bohemian classic!

    Comment by Kristen W. — September 22, 2009 @ 9:52 am

  155. I’m a Glamorous Classic! FUN!

    Comment by Erynn — September 22, 2009 @ 10:19 am

  156. My style is Earthy Casual…which sounds exactly right!
    Thanks!

    Comment by Aimee W. — September 22, 2009 @ 10:38 am

  157. Tweet: http://twitter.com/Nelsby/status/4174366271
    Thanks!

    Comment by Aimee W. — September 22, 2009 @ 10:39 am

  158. i am earthy casual…i like to walk in the door and feel warm and cozy

    Comment by jessica — September 22, 2009 @ 12:39 pm

  159. I’m Earthy Casual. What a fun shopping trip! I’m glad you were able to set up a nice bedroom for yourself!!

    Comment by Stacey — September 22, 2009 @ 1:55 pm

  160. boho casual… which doesn’t seem like me, but we’ll see…

    Comment by Julie — September 22, 2009 @ 10:53 pm

  161. BOHEMIAN CASUAL

    Comment by laura — September 22, 2009 @ 11:12 pm

  162. Country Eclectic! Describes me very well…

    Comment by Cindy B in Montana — September 23, 2009 @ 12:21 am

  163. Tweet! http://twitter.com/sendtocindy/status/4309030315

    Comment by Cindy B in Montana — September 23, 2009 @ 12:23 am

  164. tweeted http://twitter.com/annedoggett/status/4315909995

    Comment by Annette D — September 23, 2009 @ 9:06 am

  165. I’m Earthy Casual!

    Comment by Stephanie — September 23, 2009 @ 1:29 pm

  166. I am Country Casual…and I LOVE Home Goods!

    Comment by Catherine M — September 23, 2009 @ 1:34 pm

  167. I am Bohemian Casual.

    Comment by Melody Spangler — September 23, 2009 @ 1:39 pm

  168. I’m a Country Classic! :-)

    Comment by Marie — September 23, 2009 @ 2:44 pm

  169. Earthy Casual!

    Comment by Dena — September 23, 2009 @ 4:13 pm

  170. Elegant Modern

    Comment by Powered by Tofu — September 23, 2009 @ 8:05 pm

  171. Stephanie, you are an Elegant Classic

    Comment by Stephanie J — September 24, 2009 @ 2:03 pm

  172. Well it says I’m Earthy Casual which I agree with.

    jessica(at)fan(dot)com

    Comment by Jessica — September 24, 2009 @ 7:07 pm

  173. I like my answer. i am country casual. :0 )

    Comment by ShootingStarsMag — September 24, 2009 @ 7:53 pm

  174. tweet:

    http://twitter.com/ShootingStarMag/status/4356329004

    Comment by ShootingStarsMag — September 24, 2009 @ 7:53 pm

  175. I”m elegant modern —-

    jtrophy at aol dot com

    http://www.icoulduseadeal.blogspot.com

    how is your mom by the way ??? I’ve never been to your blog so I really must browse and see if you posted anything else about her. I just lost my mom a month ago and was her caregiver. Your post reminded me of that every two hour oxycontin walk I had to make to her room

    Comment by Jeanine Peterson — September 24, 2009 @ 8:02 pm

  176. I am earthy casual

    lkish77123 at gmail dot com

    Comment by Linda Kish — September 24, 2009 @ 11:28 pm

  177. blogged about it! http://savingsonaisle9.blogspot.com/2009/09/give-it-away-thursday_24.html

    Comment by Stephanie — September 25, 2009 @ 9:21 am

  178. I am country classic. Totally!

    Comment by Katherine — September 25, 2009 @ 10:39 am

  179. Tweet! http://twitter.com/ktkatherine/status/4370910307

    Comment by Katherine — September 25, 2009 @ 10:40 am

  180. I am country casual. TY! :)

    Comment by Kristi — September 25, 2009 @ 7:31 pm

  181. I’m Earthy Casual!

    Comment by bonggamom — September 25, 2009 @ 10:57 pm

  182. I am Elegant Classic!

    Comment by Jen — September 26, 2009 @ 10:53 pm

  183. I tweeted about the giveaway here:
    http://twitter.com/ferbird/status/4409567514

    Comment by Jen — September 26, 2009 @ 10:53 pm

  184. I’m “Bohemian Casual” and I thought the description was very fitting for me! (amberdawnlo@gmail.com)

    Comment by Amber — September 27, 2009 @ 1:44 am

  185. Country Casual!

    Comment by Michele — September 27, 2009 @ 4:46 am

  186. Im earthy modern true !!!

    Comment by Birdie — September 27, 2009 @ 6:59 pm

  187. Mine was “earthy casual”
    Very accurate!

    Comment by Kara — September 27, 2009 @ 7:02 pm

  188. Earthy Casual.. :) I LOVE that dog.

    Comment by Teresa — September 27, 2009 @ 8:55 pm

  189. I am Country Eclectic.

    Comment by Wendi P — September 27, 2009 @ 10:36 pm

  190. I’m Elegant Classic. Who knew?

    Comment by LisaD — September 28, 2009 @ 6:03 pm

  191. I’m Eclectic Country. Hmmm…. I love HomeGoods! I can’t go in there too often. It’s a dangerous store for me.

    Comment by Willful Woman — September 29, 2009 @ 10:10 am

  192. Love the Wheel of Fortune dog comment. I used to love it when the contestants would go shopping. They should bring that back!

    Anyway, I’m elegant modern and I am in desperate need of wall decor.

    Comment by Erin — September 29, 2009 @ 10:37 am

  193. tweeted: http://twitter.com/galaxycoff/status/4501116270

    Comment by Jessica — September 30, 2009 @ 11:35 am

  194. global casual

    Comment by Jessica — September 30, 2009 @ 11:36 am

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

    Comment by Jessica — September 30, 2009 @ 11:39 am

  196. Tara, you are an Earthy Casual

    So true for the most part :)

    Comment by Tara H. — September 30, 2009 @ 11:59 am

  197. I’m Elegant Classic. I think it’s pretty true.

    This fall weather makes me want to redecorate a room in my house. Can’t wait.

    Comment by Candace — September 30, 2009 @ 11:57 pm

  198. Fun! I LOVE the dog! It took the quiz… it said I am elegant modern. I am not too sure, but I am going to now shop with that in the back of my mind. We’ll see where it leads me!

    Comment by susan — October 1, 2009 @ 3:19 pm

  199. I am a Bohemian Eclectic, it seems. I really love what you did with your card. :)

    Comment by Heather — October 1, 2009 @ 6:50 pm

  200. I took the quiz; I am a Bohemian Casual.

    Comment by Betty N — October 2, 2009 @ 7:07 am

  201. tweet here
    http://twitter.com/Grandma3710/status/4551002138

    Comment by Betty N — October 2, 2009 @ 7:10 am

  202. Blogged about the contest here with a link back to you.
    http://betty-n.blogspot.com/2009/10/win-100-to-shop-at-homegoods.html

    Comment by Betty N — October 2, 2009 @ 7:15 am

  203. Country Classic is my style!

    Comment by Jennifer — October 2, 2009 @ 11:41 am

  204. I am country classic. I think that is probably true. Fun!

    Comment by Anna — October 2, 2009 @ 1:11 pm

  205. 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. Thanks for the contest!

    Comment by Lisa A — October 2, 2009 @ 1:27 pm

  206. Bohemian Classic

    Comment by Stephanie — October 2, 2009 @ 3:06 pm

  207. 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.”

    Comment by Catherine K. Brown — October 2, 2009 @ 4:16 pm

  208. Turns out I’m a “bohemian casual.” Probably not how I would have described myself but I think it’s totally right on (ha, couldn’t resist!). Thanks!

    Comment by Carmen — October 2, 2009 @ 4:21 pm

  209. Global Casual!

    Comment by Mack — October 2, 2009 @ 11:38 pm

  210. I am elegant calssic- or at least that is what it says! :)

    Comment by tuesday — October 3, 2009 @ 10:58 am

  211. I was earthy casual.

    Comment by Keely — October 3, 2009 @ 3:20 pm

  212. my style was bohemian casual and I absolutely adore home goods as well..congratulations on your bedroom redo…I like you look to my bedroom as a retreat and escape..best of luck with your family….

    Comment by Linda — October 4, 2009 @ 9:32 am

  213. I am global casual. The quiz was cool! Thanks!

    Comment by Kristy Little — October 4, 2009 @ 3:38 pm

  214. earthy casual!!

    Comment by rebecca — October 5, 2009 @ 3:15 pm

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

    blogged!

    Comment by rebecca — October 5, 2009 @ 3:15 pm

  216. Bohemian Classic was right on!

    Comment by enzie — October 6, 2009 @ 10:31 pm

  217. I am Country Casual–it’s totally accurate!

    Comment by Elaine — October 8, 2009 @ 11:02 am

  218. 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

    Comment by Lori Jones — October 8, 2009 @ 4:43 pm

  219. I was Glamorous Eclectic – the second part is definitely right

    Comment by Laura Stewart — October 8, 2009 @ 11:22 pm

  220. Earthy Casual!

    Comment by Jenny — October 9, 2009 @ 9:33 am

  221. My style is elegant classic.

    Comment by Anne G — October 9, 2009 @ 3:04 pm

  222. I tweeted:
    Hey! Another Home Goods gc giveaway! http://bit.ly/8KCsa

    Comment by Anne G — October 9, 2009 @ 3:06 pm

  223. I’m Elegant Casual. Sorry to hear about your mother’s illness. That has to be very hard on all of you. Hope the new room brings some sunshine into your lives.

    Comment by PT-LawMom — October 10, 2009 @ 10:30 am

  224. Thao, you are an EARTHY CASUAL

    member(dot)thao(at)gmail.com

    Comment by Thao — October 10, 2009 @ 10:26 pm

  225. http://twitter.com/twinpowells/status/4776358023
    member(dot)thao(at)gmail.com

    Comment by Thao — October 10, 2009 @ 10:27 pm

  226. My style is Bohemian Classic=)

    Comment by Lethea Benson — October 10, 2009 @ 11:12 pm

  227. The quiz says I’m Earthy Casual, but I think I’m more Earthy Classic. Anyway, I love Home Goods and I hope I win.

    Comment by Dena — October 11, 2009 @ 9:42 pm

  228. I’m Global Casual. Didn’t know about Home Goods til now. Found a store near me….what fun!

    Comment by Darlene — October 11, 2009 @ 10:39 pm

  229. country classic

    Comment by Susan — October 11, 2009 @ 10:47 pm

  230. I am a Country Casual! It is so me!!
    Thanks

    Comment by Peggy Gorman — October 12, 2009 @ 5:40 am

  231. Elegant Classic!!!

    Comment by Angela — October 12, 2009 @ 10:51 am

  232. I am Classic Elegant. Love this giveaway and Hom Goods.

    Comment by Sheila B — October 12, 2009 @ 11:56 am

  233. Tweet-http://twitter.com/SheilaBran/statuses/4812747953

    Comment by Sheila B — October 12, 2009 @ 11:58 am

  234. Global Casual…that’s me.

    Comment by Bridget Turner — October 12, 2009 @ 2:23 pm

  235. It said I am a Global Casual.

    Comment by pixie13 — October 12, 2009 @ 10:53 pm

  236. Earthy Casual – and I think they got it exactly right!

    mayacarpenter at verizon dot net

    Comment by Janet Carpenter — October 13, 2009 @ 5:25 am

  237. tweet http://twitter.com/janetmom2maya/status/4831986128

    Comment by Janet Carpenter — October 13, 2009 @ 5:26 am

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

    blogged!

    Comment by Janet Carpenter — October 13, 2009 @ 5:27 am

  239. I’m a dramatic eclectic. Surprising!

    Comment by Sarah — October 13, 2009 @ 9:51 am

  240. I got Global Casual.

    Comment by Hilary (AKA "KYredhead") — October 13, 2009 @ 11:54 am

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

    Comment by Hilary (AKA "KYredhead") — October 13, 2009 @ 11:54 am

  242. I’m “Country Classic”. Pretty much on the mark there! LOL Thanks for the opportunity!

    Comment by Jeanette Henderson — October 13, 2009 @ 2:21 pm

  243. bohemian classic…

    Comment by bobbie — October 13, 2009 @ 5:40 pm

  244. Global Casual is totally me.

    mandy_vandeven(AT)yahoo.com

    Comment by Mandy — October 14, 2009 @ 12:47 am

  245. Elegant Modern!

    Comment by Catherine Fox — October 14, 2009 @ 6:22 am

  246. I took the quiz and found that my style is ELEGANT CLASSIC – sounds awesome!

    Comment by clenna in NH — October 14, 2009 @ 11:24 am

  247. Global Casual…seems right to me

    Comment by Alex Montana — October 14, 2009 @ 11:33 am

  248. I’m Earthy Casual.

    Comment by Tracey Byram — October 14, 2009 @ 4:58 pm

  249. My style is country eclectic.
    donna444444@yahoo.com

    Comment by Donna K — October 14, 2009 @ 9:41 pm

  250. I’m Earthy Casual…sounds good to me!

    Comment by Gina — October 14, 2009 @ 11:14 pm

  251. Global Casual – yep, thats me alright! I need to go on vacation to somewhere exotic so I can do some more shopping!

    Comment by Alexandrea M — October 18, 2009 @ 6:49 pm

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