Wednesday, February 2, 2011

My Valentine's Decor and Scentsy Warmer Giveaway

I don't claim to be a decorator, but I do what I can with what I have. I do have young kids who get excited about little things, like Valentine's decorations, ice cream, and trips to Costco. (What? Don't you like the free samples too?) I didn't go "all out" for Valentine's Day, but I did try to bring in a few little touches here and there. (I apologize for the small photos again today. Blogger hates me, and I'm wondering if I ought to return the favor. It keeps chopping off the bottoms of my larger pictures!)

No mantel here, so I use the top of my TV armoire. The balloons were leftover from Michaela Byrd's birthday party....

The lantern is from my Blessings Unlimited shop. I dressed it up with Valentine's ribbon and glittery heart ornaments. The plate is from Target's Dollar Spot and I filled the small apothecary with Hershey's kisses.

In the kitchen, my Blessings Blocks spell out a new message, and I have some other Valentine's goodies here and there.


Finally, the nice folks at Scentsy sent me a Hugs and Kisses Warmer to try out, and the whole family has been pleased with it.
I can't smell, but I love the fact that it uses a low wattage bulb that puts out a soft glow at night. T, who is as persnickety as an 85 year old man, actually commented on how nicely the Honey Pear Cider scent distributed throughout the living room and kitchen. I placed the warmer on a plate to protect the finish on T's fancy schmancy end table, but I don't think it was really necessary.

Guess what? I have a little Valentine's surprise for you guys:

Scentsy would like to offer a Hugs and Kisses Warmer and TWO scents to one lucky Serenity Now reader!

Here's how you can enter (Leave a separate entry for each thing you do):
1. Leave me a comment.
Any comment. It can be about how great I am, how many Hershey's kisses you think I fit into that apothecary, your favorite scent, what you're doing today, whatever.
2. Tweet this Giveaway.
3. Facebook this Giveaway.
4. Link up a post to my Weekend Bloggy Reading party this weekend and link back or include my party button within your post. (No need to add a comment here for that one. A valid link gives you an automatic entry)

Giveaway open until 10 pm (ET) on Sunday!

*Linking this to Ashley's Valentine's Day party at Domestic Fashionista.







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64 comments:

  1. chrisFebruary 2, 2011 at 8:50 AM

    Thats a pretty darn cute Scentsy.

    Have a wonderful and warm Wednesday!

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  2. Kelli WFebruary 2, 2011 at 9:00 AM

    The Target Dollar Spot always has the cutest holiday stuff! I love the cute little mailboxes they have every year at Valentine's!

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  3. AnonymousFebruary 2, 2011 at 9:01 AM

    I love the top of the armiore! The plate is adorable & the blessings blocks are so cute! I need to get those! :-) Thanks for hosting a giveaway. That warmer would go perfectly in our bathroom! Remember the one I linked up to your dilemmas party? Haha!

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  4. Richella ParhamFebruary 2, 2011 at 9:10 AM

    I'd say your armoire top does quite well as a mantel stand-in!

    I just love that BU lantern. Beautiful. And quite frankly, you can never go wrong filling things with Hershey's kisses. :)

    Everything looks so cheerful and welcoming! Just how a home should look.

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  5. AnonymousFebruary 2, 2011 at 9:14 AM

    I tweeted about the giveaway! :-)

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  6. TerryFebruary 2, 2011 at 9:40 AM

    Found you through the Valentines linky party from Domestica Fashionista! Love your decorating and what a cute giveaway! Pick me!!!

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  7. UnknownFebruary 2, 2011 at 9:51 AM

    I love scentsy!

    taylor.taylormade@gmail.com

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  8. AdrienneFebruary 2, 2011 at 10:51 AM

    Love your happy valentine collections. Really cute plate from Target! I would love to get out today to pick up one... but, at the moment we are iced in!!!

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  9. staci @ lizard n ladybugFebruary 2, 2011 at 11:11 AM

    I love how festive everything looks!!

    Such a cute Scentsy warmer!!!

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  10. FrouFrouBritchesFebruary 2, 2011 at 11:18 AM

    Um, okay....YOU ARE SO GREAT! YOU ARE ONE OF MY VERY FAVORITE BLOGGY FRIENDS AND I JUST LOVE YA AND STUFF! How's that?

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  11. MichelleFebruary 2, 2011 at 11:36 AM

    I don't go all out for Valentine's Day but I do like a little fun here and there. Yours looks just right! I know the girls appreciate you doing it!!!

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  12. heathercFebruary 2, 2011 at 12:01 PM

    PLEASE tell me I won! I love my Scentsy warmers and this one is super cute!!

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  13. AnonymousFebruary 2, 2011 at 12:13 PM

    Such a cute blog you have! I love Scentsy! I use mine often.

    I'll be bookmarking your blog for sure!

    Jo @ SmileMonsters

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  14. AnonymousFebruary 2, 2011 at 12:17 PM

    I FaceBooked your give away!

    http://www.facebook.com/pages/Smilemonsters/55190461868?v=wall

    Jo @ SmileMonsters

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  15. Life In The Thrifty LaneFebruary 2, 2011 at 12:21 PM

    Your armoire top looks great! Thank you for hosting the Scentsy giveaway, hope to be the lucky one!

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  16. Jen @ tatertotsandjello.comFebruary 2, 2011 at 12:50 PM

    You valentine decorations are so cute Amanda!!

    I shared your giveaway on the TT&J FB page :)


    xoxoxoxoxo
    Jen

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  17. AshleyFebruary 2, 2011 at 12:51 PM

    Love your Valentine's Day decorations!

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  18. Mrs Mary Joy PershingFebruary 2, 2011 at 12:52 PM

    I love it!!! I really like your decorations too! What fun!

    I would love to win the burner!!! So pretty!!!

    I love smell goods!

    Building Home with Him,

    Mary Joy

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  19. ivynicoleFebruary 2, 2011 at 12:56 PM

    CUTE scentsy! What a fun giveaway. Would love to win! :)

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  20. Pedey @ Do You Smell That!!?February 2, 2011 at 1:13 PM

    Thanks for the chance to win! I'm quite overdue for some new scents around here!

    Pedey@sbcglobal.net
    PedrsenFood.blogspot.com

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  21. MelissaFebruary 2, 2011 at 1:17 PM

    i have been wanting to try one of these for a long time.

    thanks

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  22. MelissaFebruary 2, 2011 at 1:17 PM

    i mentioned this on my facebook fan page. Madison Reece Designs

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  23. mommyoffourFebruary 2, 2011 at 1:18 PM

    I love this scentsy warmer and I love your blog! Thank you for the fun giveaway!! :)

    Lmackey9466(at)comcast(dot)net

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  24. Kristina @ A Home Made by KikiFebruary 2, 2011 at 1:19 PM

    I have heard such great things about Scentsy, but I have yet to try it! I would love to win this...it would give me something to add to my seriously lacking Valentine's decorations. Thanks for the chance!

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  25. HollyFebruary 2, 2011 at 1:20 PM

    I keep seeing Scentsy, but have never "experienced" it...I'd love to win!

    Seriously, get Windows Live Writer, and you'll never have to mess with Blogger again! You'll love it, I promise!

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  26. Mrs BishopFebruary 2, 2011 at 1:22 PM

    Oh! I would love to have a scentsy warmer!!!

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  27. Mrs BishopFebruary 2, 2011 at 1:26 PM

    I facebooked!!!

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  28. Kathleen @ Measuring My LifeFebruary 2, 2011 at 1:32 PM

    That is super cute - and would be the perfect addition around.

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  29. MrsLuckyLeeFebruary 2, 2011 at 1:34 PM

    Wow, I Love your blog! tatertots & jello sent me here! That is a really cute idea for your armoir, and I LOVE the blessing blocks! I would love a scentsy warmer. I've been wanting to purchase one for a while now, but haven't found the perfect one! This one is too cute!

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  30. craftytammieFebruary 2, 2011 at 2:09 PM

    ooh, i love scentsy! vanilla walnut and mochadoodle are my faves, but the honey pear cider sounds awesome too.

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  31. Kim @ NewlyWoodwardsFebruary 2, 2011 at 2:45 PM

    Cute warmer! I love my Scentsy plug-ins.

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  32. Lyndee @ A Recovering Craft HoarderFebruary 2, 2011 at 3:05 PM

    Mmmm....just thinking about Scentsy makes me smile.

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  33. RhondaFebruary 2, 2011 at 3:07 PM

    I just got my first Scentsy a month ago and love it! I 'd love another one for my pre-K classroom. We eat in the room and it stinks! Ha!

    Love your V-day decor!

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  34. JenFebruary 2, 2011 at 3:25 PM

    Finding your blog through several clicks! Added you to my google reader, too. Have a great week!

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  35. Carmen @ Life with Sprinkles on TopFebruary 2, 2011 at 3:42 PM

    You ARE great! :) Today is a snow day for us. So we've just been hanging out at home.

    I've been wanting to try Scentsy for awhile now.

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  36. UnknownFebruary 2, 2011 at 3:45 PM

    i follow you smiles i do!!!

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  37. UnknownFebruary 2, 2011 at 3:45 PM

    There is 58 Hershey kisses in the heart jar! HA!

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  38. UnknownFebruary 2, 2011 at 3:46 PM

    yOu R fab. YoUr blog is fab. and now I will tweet too.... Thanks for the fab. giveaway, crossing fingers! jen

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  39. UnknownFebruary 2, 2011 at 3:48 PM

    tweeted- GIVEAWAY but don't enter because I want to win! http://serenitynow4amanda.blogspot.com/2011/02/my-valentines-decor-and-scentsy-warmer.html

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  40. akagreenhouseFebruary 2, 2011 at 3:55 PM

    I did nothing today except try to stay warm. You would think that living in Texas, warmth wouldn't be an issue. But this last winter storm was a killer and there's ice everywhere!!! So I'm stuck inside until it thaws!

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  41. AnonymousFebruary 2, 2011 at 7:14 PM

    I love Valentine's Day and this would be a great addition to my decorations! tracietrump@yahoo.com

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  42. Paula@SweetPeaFebruary 2, 2011 at 7:27 PM

    Having the top of your tv armoire decorated seasonally has to make you happy. I really like your vignette! It's looking like there will be no Vday decorations here but maybe I will have time to make some heart shaped cookies!

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  43. JulieFebruary 2, 2011 at 8:04 PM

    Ooh, I LOVE Scentsy! Great giveaway :) I have only tried three scents so far but I love all of them. They are My Dear Watson, Pima Cotton, and something Citrus... hmmm... I forgot that one. LOL :)

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  44. Grammy GoodwillFebruary 2, 2011 at 8:04 PM

    I like that plate from Target. It's different look than all the framed art I've seen so much of. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  45. JodiFebruary 2, 2011 at 8:11 PM

    Would love, love, love to win this - been dying to try scentsy. Love your valentine decor as well! Happy Valentine's Day!

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  46. Amanda @ Little House on the CornerFebruary 2, 2011 at 9:35 PM

    What an awesome giveaway! I've always wanted to try Scentsy.

    I really like your Blessings Blocks - so cute.

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  47. Amy @ A Place in This WorldFebruary 2, 2011 at 9:51 PM

    I LOVE SCENTSY!!!

    lucky_march_girl AT yahoo DOT com

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  48. Amy @ A Place in This WorldFebruary 2, 2011 at 9:51 PM

    I LOVE SCENTSY!!!

    lucky_march_girl AT yahoo DOT com

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  49. AnonymousFebruary 2, 2011 at 9:58 PM

    Love it! Always wanted to try Scentsy!
    palmettomommy at yahoo dot com

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  50. JenniferFebruary 2, 2011 at 10:26 PM

    Cute Valentine's decorations. I don't do a lot either but with young kids it's fun to add some fun things around the house.

    I've heard of Scentsy but haven't tried any of their stuff yet. Thanks for the chance.

    Oh, and the other day you asked about how I am liking Heart of the Matter...I'm not getting into it. I'm going to try to read a little more tonight and see if it hooks me.

    Til Next Time,
    Jenn

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  51. AnonymousFebruary 2, 2011 at 11:44 PM

    Love your blog and your Valentines decorations!!! Also love scentsy :)
    Arianejorg@aol.com

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  52. MelanieFebruary 3, 2011 at 12:43 AM

    Love giveaways! Your decorations are so cute..not overdone which is nice! I love Target too..they have the BEST stuff!

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  53. SueannFebruary 3, 2011 at 6:23 AM

    Love your Valentine Vignette! Really adorable!! I have never owned a Scentsy...they sound wonderful!
    Today I am working on painting some end tables and re-organizing the guest bedroom. Company coming this weekend. So plenty to do!
    Hugs
    SueAnn

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  54. mrs.mfcFebruary 3, 2011 at 10:23 AM

    I absolutely LOVE those blocks you have in your kitchen!! So cute!!

    I would really love to win the scentsy giveaway! I've been wanting to try it out SO bad and haven't had the chance yet.

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  55. AnonymousFebruary 3, 2011 at 10:53 AM

    Thank you for such a nice giveaway! I luurrrvvv your blog, you seem so down to earth!

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  56. Life In The Thrifty LaneFebruary 3, 2011 at 11:31 AM

    Your giveaway is now on my sidebar!

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  57. MelindaFebruary 3, 2011 at 2:27 PM

    Aww - I would love to win! I think your blog is so pretty! I am a fellow mommy to a soon to be 4 year old and a soon to be 4 month old - my world is crazy too! Ha! :) Love the inspiration for V-day! Hope I win!! :)

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  58. AnonymousFebruary 3, 2011 at 5:48 PM

    I tweeted your give away!

    http://twitter.com/ smilemonsters

    Jo @ SmileMonsters

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  59. Southern Fried GalFebruary 4, 2011 at 7:17 AM

    Everything is cute. You know I love lanterns so that is my favorite vignette atop the armoire! I also like the string of hearts on the valance. Happy Friday!

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  60. Kindra-At Home With KFebruary 4, 2011 at 9:18 AM

    Thanks for the great giveaway! I love scentsy! My favorite scent of theirs is mochadoodle! FAB!!

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  61. Aurie JenkinsFebruary 4, 2011 at 1:57 PM

    I love scentsy, I actually just changed out my scents. :O) Yummy!!! I love your VDAY target plate too, I saw it and had to have it too.

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  62. Aurie JenkinsFebruary 4, 2011 at 2:01 PM

    Facebooked yah!!!! :O)

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  63. cassyFebruary 4, 2011 at 5:33 PM

    I love scentsy warmers!

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  64. LivingLifeFebruary 5, 2011 at 6:13 PM

    Thanks for having such an awesome giveaway ;)

    I love the look of the warmer but also love checking out your blog too!

    Have a great weekend!

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