Hi there! I have lots to share with you today, so let’s get started!
Have you guys met Marilyn yet?
Quite possibly one of the coolest chicks on the planet, Marilyn was kind enough to open her doors to us this month, and offer a first look inside her gorgeous home. She is one of the many reasons I love doing Cottage of the Month. I can’t tell you the thrill of being inside her home and spending hours photographing all of the beauty around each corner. Thank you Marilyn for your hospitality during my visit!
Here’s just a teaser look at of some pics from this month’s feature…
To see the May 2011 Cottage of the Month feature in its entirety, please click here!
And thanks again to all those who commented on my photography. The natural light in her home is purely magical, just like it appears in the photos.
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Okay, now that I’ve hopefully buttered you up, I owe you guys one huge apology! I’m not sure what happened, but I (gasp!) forgot to announce the winner of the Romantic Prairie Style book Giveaway. I’ve already done a pretty good job of beating myself up over the mishap, so I hope you guys won’t be too hard on me.
Without further ado, the winner is….Erin from Carolina Country Living. Congratulations Erin!
If I didn’t announce your name, no need to pout because I am hosting another Giveaway, right now! And there will not be one winner, but two winners!!
So let’s play a little game, shall we? I’m going to give you a clue about today’s Giveaway.
Okay, without scrolling down too fast, what do these 4 images have in common?
(source unknown)
(image Pottery Barn)
(Mark Lohman photography)
Yep, you guessed it! Black Chalk Board Paint!
To enter to win a can of Rust-Oleum’s Black Chalk Board Paint, simply do the following:
1. Leave a comment here on my blog.
2. Extra credit: Name one thing that not many people know about you.
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This giveaway ends on Sunday, May 22nd. Two winners will be announced here on my blog!
Happy Saturday my friends!
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Fantastic, maybe i will have a luck !
ReplyDeleteI would sure love to win this Jennifer! I just bought an old door this morning at an estate sale that I want to chalk board! Something people don't know about me? Well, I'm a vegetarian. Thanks for the give away! Marcia
ReplyDeleteWow! I love the pictures. What a beautiful home. I can't wait to dig deeper into those pics. Very inspiring! I'm on my way to bringing more cottage white into my home-its a process for me. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteAshley @ Home: Inside and Out
Gorgeous photos! I am always inspired by your Cottage of the Month. Thanks for all your work in getting it out for us to view.
ReplyDeleteOne thing about me? That I can be a huge klutz, especially when it comes to simple makeovers. I recently broke the glass on a repainted and repurposed frame and just yesterday can't get the oval mirror back in my latest painted frame. So frustrating. I would love to win the chalkboard paint because that would fix both those mistakes. Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to Erin! What a beautiful home Marilyn lives in and I love the curb appeal and especially that car...it totally shows the house off ;) I would love a chance to win that paint..I've never tried anything like that before. Thanks for the chance to try! Have a great day..
ReplyDeleteMaura :)
Stunning.. Love her home-have to get that book-So Many inspiring Picturs...
ReplyDeleteLove it..Thank You For sharing..
Karryann
I have never painted with blackboard paint but would love to try!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful home, I love the color outside her home,and her stunning decoration!!!
ReplyDeleteI would love to win the blackboard paint.
Thank you so much...
Blessing
Isora
I LOVE chalkboard paint!
ReplyDeleteLove Marilyn, love her house!!
ReplyDeleteHi Jennifer!
ReplyDeleteI love Marilyn's home! So many beautiful pieces!
I love your blog! I'm a new follower!
Take care,
Cheryl
I love me some Chalkboard paint!
ReplyDeleteOoo... I LOVE chalkboard paint!
ReplyDeletehmmm... something about me most people don't know?
ReplyDeleteI like brusselsprouts. Haha. But only if they're roasted.
My summer list includes chalkboard painting my pantry door......so this would be great.
ReplyDeleteExtra credit, hah, something most don't know about me.....hmmmmm that I am a professional clown.
grammypetals@yahoo.com
I just painted an old frame and fake painting that I bought years ago for some reason and cannot stand now. It is completely white however I intend to paint the canvas area with chalkboard paint to make myself a little note board. I've wanted one for forever and soon I'll have one. I'm so excited. haha
ReplyDeleteThe one thing people do not know about me would be something I can never tell however something amusing would probably be that I'm not as secure as I come across in real life. For some reason people believe me to have it altogether and I am the total opposite. I'm a hot mess! tehe
Beautiful pictures of a lovely inviting home. One thing that most people don't know about me is that I lived in 9 homes that I can remember before I was 12. That is what I love about staying put now, our home becomes ours.
ReplyDeleteOh my, I would love to win that, that is if you mail things to Canada.
ReplyDeleteI love Cottage of the Month, they are all so inspiring and this one is no exception.
Congratulations to the last giveaway winner, she will love her book.
One thing about me, I was born on an Indian Reserve, but I'm not Native Indian.
Hugs, Cindy
WHat a lovely home I am headed over to cottage of month to see the rest!
ReplyDeleteI am trying to figure out just where I could do a blackboard wall in my house. It is such a neat idea!
Oh I hope I win. I am giddy about chalkboard paint!!!
ReplyDeleteTammy : )
Absolutely charming!! I love the pops of color here and there.
ReplyDeleteWith 9 little grandsons, I'd love to win the chalkboard paint! They would love being able to write on the walls!! lol!!
Beautiful photographs and beautiful home. Haven't tried chalk board paint so this would be a new adventure. Crossing my fingers on this one. One thing people don't know about me? I'm really good at backing up trailers. Connie (akalou)
ReplyDeletethanks for the chance at a great giveaway- so useful!
ReplyDeletenot many people know that i... shave the hair off my big toe. ;) and i hope if i win this comment doesn't get publicized!!!
ReplyDeleteoh my -- i can't wait to check out the beauty of marilyn's home! :) thanks so much for the chance to win the fab chalkboard paint!!! let's see...something not to many know about me -- i was a preemie when i was born...a whoppin' 2lb and 10oz -- although you would never know it now!
ReplyDeletePlease count me IN! As far as something not many people know about me, hmmmmm....I tend to be an open book. But not many people know I almost died when I was 2 years old due to a nasty little thing called Bright's disease. SO hey, count me twice for still being around!
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Judy
Oh, and that I have an uncanny knack for getting colors to match spot on (like I can touch something up with my craft paint just by picking a little of this and that and mixing it up and when I try it on the piece, it will match PERFECTLY-honest!).
ReplyDeleteHi Jennifer, I am not sure if you remember me, I am the one who has just started my own blog (Miss Hannah B.). I am from Thousand Oaks and I would love to find out where your cottage of the month is located in T.O.? I want to do a drive by. Anyway, I love chalkboard paint and would be thrilled to win some.
ReplyDeleteHmmm, Something people don't know about me? I love taking tub baths, it's the perfect thing to help unwind and be alone from the kids at the end of the day!
I LOVE her cottage!Your photos turned out wonderful!;)
ReplyDeleteI would love to win the chalkboard paint~Have a wonderful weekend~ Hugs,Rachel
French Farmhouse 425
chalkboard paint projects are fun...which makes this a lovely giveaway!
ReplyDeletei grew up in a family of 12 - 6 boys & 6 girls! :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a nice giveaway. Thank-you!
ReplyDeleteSomething about me....hmmmmmm....I was a DJ in college for my university's alternative rock station.
ReplyDeleteI have never tried chalkboard paint but would love to try it!
ReplyDeleteOK......let's see.....I secretly want to be a cooper AKA a barrel maker!
ReplyDeleteSuch pretty interior photos. I would love to win the paint giveaway. Something about me.....I'm a jewelry designer!
ReplyDeleteKaren
I would love to have a can of this paint. Thanks so much for the generous giveaway.
ReplyDeleteOne thing most people never learn about me...
I completed flight school, learned to fly but when the instructor said it was time to SOLO, I said, "No thanks" and never received my pilot license.:)
I adore chalkboard paint! I would love to win! Something no one knows about me..hmmm...perhaps that I am a closet Metallica fan! That would SHOCK people!
ReplyDeleteStacey of Embracing Change
Ok, Marilyns home was just gorgeous - I loved the tour and the photos are beautiful! Now, is the giveaway for Canadians too? I'd like to try to win some for sure!
ReplyDeleteI love your blog. It's like my collection of old Romantic Home magazines - I can go back at look at old editions over and over.It's fun to see how styles do change slowly over time.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your give aways!
Something not many people know about me - I'm seriously sentimental about little things from the past, and save letters, notes and anything with handwriting on it from people I love.
ReplyDeleteI've never used chalkboard paint, but I have a few projects I'd like to try it on.
ReplyDeletecereza25 at yahoo dot com
The thing most people don't know about me is that I was chess champion of my 5th grade elementary class, but today, I don't even remember how to play.
ReplyDeletecereza25 at yahoo dot com
My twins would LOVE some chalkboard 'round here!!
ReplyDeleteI love chalkboard paint!! I love your blog and the cottage of the month features....love, love, love them!! Thanks for sharing and I hope I win!!
ReplyDeleteI love chalkboard paint. I have been wanting to try a colored chalk board paint on a wall. Most peple don't know I'm addicted to these decorating blogs.
ReplyDeleteI love this chalkboard paint {esp this brand!} and use it all the time ~ something about me few know is that I LOVE eminem!!
ReplyDeleteI really like Marilyn, and her house. She always has a smile for everyone, and of course, is beautiful. Thanks for making her house, "Cottage of the Month"
ReplyDeleteI really like you too, Jennifer!!
My daughter and I have been painting with this product preparing for her move to her own apartment. We have painted so many things we are almost to the end of the can. She wants to paint one wall in her new flat and it would be great to receive a free can of this great paint.
ReplyDeleteSecretly I would rather she stay with me, but I know it is time for her to move on and try her wings.
Would love to win this paint!
ReplyDeleteOne thing most people do not know about me---I once flew small airplanes.
ReplyDeleteSimply stunning! Jennifer, you are such an artist!
ReplyDeleteSomething most people don't know about me....even though I have an advanced degree, any third grader could beat me in a math or geography contest. (Don't tell my students!).
I could definately use some more chalkboard paint, I have a big project in mind.
ReplyDeleteThat I wear hearing aids, another reason I love blogging, I don't miss out on what everyone has to say.
ReplyDeleteI am new to your blog and just love it! Right now I don't have cottage style in my house but something inside of me is yearning for things to change. So, it's great to have this eye candy for future inspiration! Something most people don't know about me is that it took me 8 years to finish college because I worked and paid for it myself. Both of my parents had only an 8th grade education so it was important to them and me that I achieve that goal having grown up in Appalachian Ohio.
ReplyDeleteI would so love to win this, I've been needing to jump on the chalkboard train and haven't as of yet.
ReplyDeletevikkinay@yahoo.com
Something most people don't know about me is that I am a blog addict! Love all of them.
ReplyDeletevikkinay@yahoo.com
gosh i love this post! would love to win the chalkboard paint! sign me up!!!LOL one thing people dont know about me is..i could eat brown sugar with a spoon!! and i have! LOL good luck everyone!! LOL
ReplyDeletei love this blog....i sure would love to win the chalkboard paint....sign me up too.....what most people do NOT know about me...is this.....my birth name is marilyn....i changed it legally to joanne many years ago....
ReplyDeleteIf I win this it will be a hard decision of what will be painted: The frig vs. the pantry doors! They're both calling out to me.
ReplyDeleteI've parachuted out of an airplane early on! Had trouble exiting the airplane, got hung up on the strut, and it was then outlawed in the state of Washington for a few years for women! But, gee, what an experience! Annette Tracy
Your blog is awe inspiring..Many thanks for the
ReplyDeletechance to win the "Black Chalk Board Paint!"
Cindi
jchoppes[at]hotmail[dot]com
Most people don't know that I wanted to
ReplyDeletebecome a Broadway star...
Again, many thanks to you!
Cindi
jchoppes[at]hotmail[dot]com
You always amaze me!
ReplyDeleteSomething most people don't know about me...I smoked pot(one time and never again!) in college...there I said it.
I love chalkboard paint! I am trying to get up enough courage to paint my pantry door.
ReplyDeleteI love chalkboard paint....i have painted many thing with it from doors, walls and even a window...also a chair...
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There are no words for that beautiful home!! Thanks so much for sharing the pictures!
ReplyDeleteSomething not too many people know about me...my mother was a home economics major in college, & tried to teach me to sew & cook when I was young. I never could be bothered until 30 years later :)
I would love to win the chalkboard paint!
ReplyDeleteNot many people know that I am quitting my job and trying to start my own business.
Hi Jennifer! What a fun giveaway! Thank you for the opportunity to win! I have an old door that I want to slap some of that chalkboard goodness on for a message board next to my frig! :)
ReplyDeletexoxo laurie
Hmmmmm... one thing nobody knows about me is that I used to sing on the praise team at my church and sang many solos. :) falalala lala lala lala! lol!
ReplyDeletexoxo laurie
Oh boy! I love Chalkboard paint! My last can got knocked over- the horror! (Well, if I want, I can write on my garage floor with chalk!) Most people don't know that I really would love to find the right man and re-marry someday- shhhh- I play this one real tough, you know!
ReplyDeleteOh my! I love painting with chalkboard paint! So let's see...what most people don't know about me is that I use a chainsaw, and have to often fight for it from my husband! It's POWER at it's best! Hugs, Heidi
ReplyDeleteA chance to win chalk board paint? Sign me up please! hmmmmm......something no one knows about me.....it would have to be that I absolutely HATED growing up in the 60's and 70's. I hated the clothes (polyester!), the colours (muddy, gaudy), the plastic that started to appear cheaply everywhere (lamps, pens, furniture). Which is why I love your blog, you have a passion for texture, structure and longevity. Your blog rocks! Patty/BC
ReplyDeleteLove the cottage of the month & I love chalk board paint! Let's see...I am still scared of the dark and take a running jump to get into my bed at night!
ReplyDeleteOk, I wanna move into Marilyn's house. SOO beautiful. I LOVE the 4 pictures you chose. Chalkboard paint has so many uses : )
ReplyDelete~ My extra credit question: I use to suck my thumb, till I was 36! I stopped when I got pregnant with my 2nd daughter. Now everyone knows (well at least those who will read my comment, lol).
Cheers ~
Deanna
I LOVE Marilyn's home! So beautiful! What an awesome giveaway too!
ReplyDeleteMy extra credit question?!?! My brother "Tom" likes to say that I'm more like a man than a girl... And that the only reason I started my blog was so that I could be crafty and he couldn't make fun of me anymore! Haha
ReplyDeleteI love chalkboard paint!! Oooo I hope I win!!
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Something most people don't know about me: I get claustrophobic underwater. If I put on a mask and try to breathe through a snorkel, I'll have an all-out panic attack.
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I have been wanting to do a chalk board project,I see them everywhere and love them. One thing I must confess is: I would rather eat ice cream instead of a meal and sometimes do!
ReplyDeleteLove the whole chalk board paint idea. It's a happy day whenever a post from this blog pops up on my google reader.
ReplyDeleteI have to check under my bed every night to make sure Freddie Kruegar is not under it...and I'm 38 years old!
ReplyDeleteLove the Cottage of the month! Know here is to hoping I win 1 of the 2 chalkboard paints!!!! YIPEE!
ReplyDeleteOh, I'd love to win!!!! :)
ReplyDeleteWow, something no one really knows about me... I am terrified to go in my backyard at night. (there is a tree farm behind my home and its VERY dark and there are wild animals... lol
ReplyDeleteI adore chalkboard paint! I paint so many things with chalkboard paint. Thanks for this chance!
ReplyDeletethe book is a lovely lovely giveaway gift ... I gave the same book a month ago or so ...
ReplyDeleteI am honored to be the home shown on page 37!
Fifi is coming back here Friday to shoot for another big project ... still pinching myself.
take a peek
I just came across your blog via Pinterest, and I LOVE everything I see!!! Thank you for the inspiration!!!
ReplyDelete~Bec
www.littlelucylu.com
Something most people don't know about me ....
ReplyDeletecats totally FREAK me out! Not a fan!
Jennifer-Thanks so much for posting my "cottage of the month." It is so great to read all the wonderful comments as everyone is so kind! It is also fun to see how many Canadians follow your site, being a fellow Canadian myself! Your hard work and dedication to your followers is so evident here, you should be very proud of yourself!
ReplyDeleteI so love your COTM feature, it is definitely one of the best things ever in the entire blog-o-sphere! Please count me in for your give-away -- I have a tall, slim bookcase I want to redo and would love to paint the sides in chalkboard paint. It would be a space-saving note center!
ReplyDeleteBest,
Kimberly
Oh, something most people don't know about me: my mom originally named me April (yes, I was born in April, but I know at least 2 girls with that name who were *not* born in April - WTH?!) but at the last minute she decided to go with Kimberly. I actually prefer April because it's much less common than Kimberly!
ReplyDeleteOhh, I have visions of things chalkboard spinning in my head. Thanks for the great giveaway!
ReplyDeleteHI, JUST RAN INTO YOUR BLOG. STOP BY & SAY HI, I'M NOT ONLY A WRITER.DECORATOR/DESIGNER, BUT ALSO A WHOLESALER OF COOL JUNQUE :) GIO
ReplyDeleteI would love to win. I have been dying to try this.
ReplyDeletewis mom works (at) gmail (dot) com
When he is not running around the house our bunny lives in our bathrub. Not something we advertise or announce.
ReplyDeleteI want to try this SO bad. There are so many things to do with chalkboard paint. One thing that not many people know about me ? Huh ? Can't think of anything interesting : )
ReplyDeleteChalkboard paint...how cool would a front door be painted? Your friends can leave you messages when you're not home!
ReplyDeleteOh, What people don't know about me? I've always wanted to be bi-lingual.
ReplyDeleteJust recently moved my son into a bigger bedroom, and he's excited about painting part of one wall with chalkboard paint; another wall we're going to make magnetic.
ReplyDeleteHmmmmm...there are many people that know when/how my husband and I stated dating-most everyone knows an abridged version ;-)
whoops-should have been "many people that don't know"
ReplyDeleteguess I should preview before posting.
I would love to play with some chaulkboard paint!
ReplyDeletesomething about me---I secretly want to be a stay at home mom...but then thoughts of that scare me too .... : )
ReplyDeleteOhhhh! I would love to be entered to win some chalkboard paint! We are remodeling my granddaughter's bedroom and would love to make a small wall with that paint.
ReplyDeleteNow for something about me...I believe in ghosts.
Judy
I would love to paint my pantry doors in chalkboard! People don't know that I could devour a whole box of ice cream sandwiches in one sitting, if I would allow myself....they are my vice! Thanks for the giveaway! Paula
ReplyDeleteO I have a ton of projects that could use some chalkboard paint, hope I win! thanks!!!!
ReplyDeleteWould love to win! It's my birthday on the 22nd and what a neat present that would be. Of course I am way down at the bottom..what are the odds?
ReplyDeleteThis is one of the most beautiful homes I've every seen and I have to say that I have seen a lot. I am impressed what Marylin did with her place. I love the colours, the window mirror in the back of the living room is stunning ... Thank you for your inspiring pictures, Carolina
ReplyDeleteI have been itching to paint something chalkboard..... Love the Marilyn's Cottage
ReplyDeleteNot many know that, I can't stand fingernails running down a chalkboard.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cottage of the month- loved everything about her home!
ReplyDeleteJennifer,
ReplyDeleteI love your home, your shop, your blog and especially the cottage of the month feature. Marilyn's home is gorgeous. Thank you for bringing so much inspiration and beauty to blogging.
Your Friend,
Deborah
OOh! I've been eyeing chalkboard paint for awhile now... with summer coming this could be my next project :)
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Also, not many people know that I actually enjoy watching all thse stupid adult-swim type cartoons that my fiance watches sometimes
ReplyDeleteI'm in love with those cottage photos. WOW! Thanks for sharing the chalkboard pics, I love the one above the buffet!!!
ReplyDeletei just came across your blog through the tour of homes sponsored by a bowl full of lemons (i was a little late but enjoyed looking at all the homes)
ReplyDeletesomething people don't know about me::: I enjoy collecting anything pigs (:
Your "Source Unknown" photo is from Anthropologie.
ReplyDeleteI have been meaning to e-mail you for forever - I am so behind on everything, but just wanted to quickly pop in and tell you I ADORE this home you featured. I think it might be my favorite. And I am still dying to do a chalkboard wall like yours somewhere. I hope you are doing well!
ReplyDeleteJennifer, you are amazing!! I always come to your blogsite to touch base with you even if I don't see you and talk you!! Its always good to see you out at the flea markets! I love that new metal table you got this week! Great job, great eye, great ideas and a great friend...Thank you!
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