I mean, literally, the random winner is....(drum roll, please)..... lucky no. 8! And who would that be, you ask? Well, none other than sweet . Sonia over at Vintage Rose Designs, come oooonnn down and claim your prize. You are our FIRST giveaway winner. Are you doing your happy dance? Come on, I'll do it with ya! 

Thanks to all of you who entered for a chance to win the giveaway and don't fret...there are more goodies in store this summer! 

Mahalo,

p.s. I couldn't figure out the random.org thinger ma bobber and how to place it on my site but this is the number it pulled up..anyone know how to put it on the site for future reference?

Kim over at Twice Remembered is hosting one of the most awesome giveaways ever soooo, of course, we found something to give away to our fabulous followers over here at Me & My House...thanks, Kim, for being so fabulous!

Here's what you have to do to be eligible to enter:

Leave a comment here on the blog before 12p.m. PST Saturday, May 30. ( if you decide to follow the blog, it may move you up on the winner list ;) JUST KIDDING!)

Here's whatcha get:

Two oh so shabby, cottage-cute candle holders.

Here's how it goes down:

The winner of this awesome giveaway will be notified on Saturday, May 30th via e-mail so make sure that when you leave your comment that there is a blog link or an e-mail addy attached to it whether in the message of in your Blogger profile. Good luck!

Okay, so I have all of this burlap that I purchased and all of these ideas and wham! Nothing! At least not yet BUT I have a ton of ideas so I am sharing those...influenced by Rhoda over at Southern Hospitality, I HAD to get in on her oh so hip P-A-R-T-Y somehow! 

•  I thought I would take some old lamps that I have and do a fun weave of burlap or jute webbing over the shades that are now in disrepair and seem almost impossible to find the shades to fit the frame. Although now that I am looking at Rhoda's, I am kind of liking the monogram idea. Hmmmm...?? 

• Pillows, pillows,pillows...and MORE pillows! Yup, seems to be the thing to do with burlap these days. From BHG to Country Living to Etsy, these decorative pieces are popping up all over the place and in all sorts of styles. This primitive pillow with a modern, Southern touch was handcrafted by Brick Walls. 

• A million uses for coffee sacks. I bought a few last week during my garage sale excursions (See "Sweetness" post).  I will use a few for runners on my sideboard-eventually. Some of them I also plan to use to make some market totes for friends.  This fabulous litte bag is from a fellow Etsy-er, Catfluff. Check them out!

So next week, HOPEFULLY, I can get ONE of my burlap projects completed and show them off!

Wish me luck! Until then...

Okay, so did I tell you that green is my favorite color? Well, it is...and I am not talking that mean, ugly and oh so distasteful forest icky from the 80's green. I am talking that funky, out loud, right in your face chartreuse green, an olive green or even a Kermit the Frog green! (Did I just say Kermit the Frog?) 

Anyhow, someday I will be able to show you how I have used green accents to add drama in my OWN home but until then, here are some lovelies to inspire the green-loving femme in us all! 

Look at this sofa with PINK, yes, PINK welting accents. Whose idea was this? Just love the folks over at BHG! Can I get a home makeover? Everything in this room screams "Y-U-M-M-Y!"

I absolutely LOVE this piece. I think I may have to steal this idea when we move into my dream home! Absolutely fabulous!

And that GREEN guy that we all love...you got it-Kermit! Isn't he adorable?

p.s. What have you done with green in your wardrobe, home, etc.?

Okay, so I feel like it's been forever since I lifted a hand to paint, sand, or refinish anything. Shows always WEAR ME OUT! I thought taking a bit of a break would be nice but I think it's time to get back to work so I headed out Thursday, Friday AND Saturday of this week (with kids in TOW mind you since hubby was out of town) to find more great stuff. Some of it will get refinished for Me & My House...(I really mean MY house) and some of it will go into my next show...take a look-see at my finds...I just can't get enough!

I got all of this Friday and Saturday...the kids loved hanging out too,believe it or not! They even bought a few things for themselves...it looks like I spent a lot of money...guess what, I DIDN'T!

Love this desk that someone spray painted gold. I can't wait to see how it turns out. I am already dreamin' up the colors and finish I want to use...what do you think?

This was the cutest little stool that is actually a reproduction piece, but you would never know. Too cute!

A few frames I am goingt to turn into chalkboard, memo board or something...who knows?

So, the lady that I bought these HUGE frames from was about to THROW THEM OUT! Can you believe that? Are you ready for this? They were only $10 for BOTH OF THEM! Steal! 

An amazing bench that I am going to give a few coats of a few different colors of paints and distress, glaze, etc...I think this one is going to stay with me! I love it!

Okay, so those are my finds for this week/weekend...I must say, I racked up this time and I managed to not break the bank...honestly, I never do! 

Thanks to Rhoda over at Southern Hospitality for inviting all of us to join in on Today's Thrifty Treasures. She hosts this fabulous finds party every Monday...it's been so much fun sharing. If you've got something to share with all of us junkin' addicts hop on over to her blog and add your name to the list...we'd love to see your finds!