From Wardrobe to Walls & TWO FREE Giveaways!

When it comes to your home, choosing the right color for your walls can be overwhelming and tedious at times. Trying to find that perfect color, in the right lighting, that you won't get tired of is a lot to be mindful of. But don't worry, I've got the perfect solution!
Let's turn to your closet for inspiration! What's your favorite top?! One that you wear all the time, that stays on repeat in your washer & dryer or that dress you've had for years that always seems to be your go-to! What makes you look & feel fabulous? Chances are whatever colors you love to wear that you don't seem to get tired of is the perfect place to start a new color pallet for your home or simply find the right shade for an accent wall. If you don't get tired of wearing it-you probably won't get tired of it on your walls. My go-to is black & white. If its not black & white, its normally a bright color and pink is my fav because it looks great on blondes ;) 

Your home is a direct reflection of you. Let's face it, sprucing up your home with a little paint can do wonders! If you're not the decorating type or you've never painted before, take a leap of faith--it will pay off in the end ;) Don't be afraid to change it up a bit, it's only paint and you can always repaint if need be.  Here's a small collage of my favorite colors, wallpapers & fabrics from my home. I love Moroccan prints! They are easily incorporated into any room and the geometric patterns really stand out and look great with damask prints too!

My latest project was painting our foyer the "Cabaret 18-2140" color by Valspar. It's a fuchsia color, slightly on the darker side. My inspiration came from this handle on a Lilly Pulitzer shopping bag. 

Because it's a darker hue, it was the perfect color for my foyer which gets a ton of light! It definitely makes the room feel more chic and I'm pretty obsessed with my new mirrored kudu that I found at Homegoods! Here's a before and after picture of my new "Lilly" foyer ;) The next step of this project, painting the spindles black :)   

I couldn't be more excited for this week's blog giveaway! One of my great friends owns a boutique in Fredrick, MD called Country Shabby Chic. She specializes in monogram home decor & accessories. This week she's giving away TWO monogramed trays! One blue & white Moroccan print (pictured below) or a red and white chevron tray! 
Here's how to enter to win!
1. "LIKE" our Facebook pages: The House of Holly & Country Shabby Chic 2. Leave a "COMMENT" on my page with your initials and which color you would like. 3. "SHARE" my Facebook blog link with your friends! 

Good luck!!

Which City are You?!

I'm so excited to introduce the all-new Catstudio "Richmond" city pillow!! How incredible is this piece of art?! These pillows have just launched, in fact they are so new they haven't even reached the website!

I scooped mine up from Tweed and its the perfect addition to my family room. As you can imagine, this has my name written all over it with my love for RVA & the trendiest home decor ;) All these vibrant colors have got me thinking about an accent wall to match ;)  A little about the pillows….

• Hand embroidered on 100% cotton
• Takes a week to embroider 1 pillow!
• Highly collectible, Heirloom quality
• Retail: $158

Where you can find Catstudio in Richmond…

• Tweed
• Sassy Bee
• Dolce Designs
• Shops at 5807

Other Catstudio favs…

Catstudio is offering a free giveaway for the Virginia Kitchen Towel (pictured above). Be sure to enter to win because you will love this one! All you have to do is share the blog link to your Facebook page! The more you share, the more chances you have of winning!! Good luck :)

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Monogram Makeover & 2 FREE GIVEAWAYS!

Monograms are a great way to make your house feel like a home! It's a personalized touch that adds character and charm. Makeover your house with monogram accessories, because there's nothing better than a fabulous home :) Find out how to win a free monogram letter below!

Lets talk Monograms! For those of you who don't know what a monogram is, it's the initials of your name or the combined initials of you & your spouse. The first letter of your last name makes up the middle letter, usually the largest. The letter to the left of that is the first initial of your first name. Then, the letter to the right, is your middle initial or either your spouses initial (if married). Depending on what you are monograming would determine which initials to use. If it's something for the home, I like to do my initials with my husbands initials. If its a necklace or something personal, I will do my initials.  These days you can just about monogram whatever your little heart desires! Jewelry, towels, wooden front door letters, garden flag, bumper sticker, all types of glasses: wine, high-ball, pitcher, etc. Dining room chargers & plates, iPhone case, wine cooler, napkins, totes, pillows…you get the picture!!

  My go-to place in Richmond for monogram home decor, accessories & gifts, is a little gem called Tweed. It's a boutique in Short Pump (across from Short Pump Town Center) that is cute as can be! If you're ever in the area you need to stop by, you will be so glad you did! The prices are very reasonable and the employees are friendly & helpful. I love it because it's a one-stop shop when it comes to finding gifts! No matter the occasion, I can always find something! They do such a beautiful job on the free gift wrapping they offer. There are all different colors of tissue paper & ribbon to choose from! Below is their signature gift wrap.

I had the pleasure of meeting with the store manager, Kate and she gave me the full tour of Tweed! She took me in the back where all the monograming happens and they are fully equipped with embroidery machines and all! She's such a genuine and down to earth person, it makes supporting her small business (that I happen to be obsessed with) surely a delight.  Here's a look around…

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Baby/Toddler                        Lilly Pulitzer & Vera Bradley                       Holiday: Easter

            
A few of my favorite things…

Virginia Pillow

Monogram Plates

Southern is a State of Mind Pillow Enter to win a FREE wooden monogram letter of your choice (black, white, pink or green) & a FREE $25 gift certificate to Tweed! There will be 2 winners for this giveaway so don't forget to vote every day for your chance to win these amazing giveaways from Tweed!! 

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