I awoke this morning and felt like I was forgetting something. Then I remembered. Today is Gorgeous Shiny Thing's 3 year Blogiversary. I had thought about what I would do for this post last week and then it slipped my mind. I don't think I every celebrated a Blogiversary to date, so this morning I decided to change that.
First off, I can't believe I am actually still blogging. I started this as a way to reconnect with design. Having taken off the past year and a half off to raise my babies, I felt fulfilled in the motherhood department, but there was a hole in my creative department. I started posting things I liked and painting the crap out of my house. I had no idea what I was doing. (See my lame first post here. I couldn't even upload a photo right, I think those were added later.) I also posted like 5 times that day. Anyhow, I quickly met so many amazing people that encouraged me, gave me their honest opinions and shared many common ideas and made me laugh. I can't tell you how much I truly love this little place on the web!
I had no idea that I would make so many friends through this blog. One of which I need to make a big shout out to, the designing powerhouse Amber of Amber Interiors whom I happen to be guest blogging over at today.
Please hop over and visit her, I will be playing "Babe Behind the Blog"
and baring my soul and my thin skin.
A big thank you for having me Amber!
This blog also lead to many new clients and the start of O'verlays- a business I owe it's entire growth to bloggers and readers like you.
Thank you for all your support these past 3 years. For listening to my crazy rants, for watching me paint everything in my entire fucking house-twice, maybe three times, and for just being there. I have no idea what is to come, or where this blog will take me, but I do know I am so glad I stuck with it-(with a few breaks here and there, not gonna lie, I need a break sometimes).
So now for the fun stuff,
a GIVEAWAY!
I wish I could be all Oprahlike and give you all cars and shit- but I am working with what I got which means O'verlays and a pair pillow covers from my super awesome biz partner and seamstress Cheryle Rhuda. She was super sweet and wanted to jump into this giveaway too.
Here is what is up for grabs.
Choose one of the following NEW-( Not even on the website yet!!!) O'verlays packages
and your choice of a pair of pillow covers.
Three winners will be chosen at random this Friday at noon.
Please leave a comment below with your choice of Overlays Package AND Pillow choice.
Extra entries if you tweet, FB or like, follow, etc. all that good stuff, you know the drill...
Please leave a comment below with your choice of Overlays Package AND Pillow choice.
Extra entries if you tweet, FB or like, follow, etc. all that good stuff, you know the drill...
Package A:
2 Sets of our new "Pippa" Kits for Malm or Rast.
(Please specify if you want a pair of syle #1, #2 or #3 and if you want MALM or RAST)
Style #1
Style #2
Style #3
Package B:
6 panels of the Double Greek Key panels for MALM or RAST
(Please specify MALM or RAST)
PACKAGE C:
3 panels of the "Kate" Quatrefoil for RAST
AND CHOOSE ONE PAIR OF PILLOW COVERS BELOW:
(Please be sure to visit Cheryle's The whole Nine Yards Etsy Shop
and check out all her other great pillows!)
Pillow A:
With Rust or White piping
Pillow B:
Pillow C:
Pillow D:
Pillow E:
Thank you all again!!!! You are the reason I do this!
XOXO
Danika
Udpate, WINNERS:
I am truly crushing on all of the O'verlays products and plan on using them on 3 of my pieces here and on some client pieces. Regarding the giveaway, I'd like "package B" and "pillow D", please! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI love your new products! Awesome giveaway and awesome blog. Happy Birthday!!!
ReplyDeleteI love your new products! Awesome giveaway and awesome blog. Happy Birthday!!!
ReplyDeleteI just put up the O'verlay I ordered around my dining room table yesterday, so easy and fast!!! I had a small strip left and used it for my bathroom cabinet! Great touch! I would LOVE package A, style #3 and Pillow D please :) Thank you!!!
ReplyDeletekirkorianj@hotmail.com
OMG such a fab giveaway! I would love to have package B for Malm and Pillow A with white piping! Happy Blogiversary!!
ReplyDeleteI'm following you on Google...
ReplyDeleteI liked GST on FB. Thanks again!
ReplyDeleteThese new O'verlays are fabulous! I would love to have O'verlays package A style #3 and pillow E!
ReplyDeleteFirst of all I LOVE your blog!!
ReplyDeleteI would choose O'verlay Package C and Pillow A.
I have also followed your blog and liked you on facebook.
Amazing giveaway and congrats on 3 years!!!
I love the Overlay's! I need you to start selling those corner brackets you blogged about recently.
ReplyDeleteI would pick package A (Rast), style 1, and pillow C!
Happy Anniversary!
I love Package C and Pillow D!
ReplyDeleteI'm a new follower! Happy Blogiversary!
ReplyDeleteI tweeted about the giveaway!
ReplyDeletehttps://twitter.com/#!/LifeonMarsBlog/status/184658119681519616
Happy Blogiversary. It's been an entertaining three years.
ReplyDeleteI'd love to have Option #2 Double Greek Key for Malm and the Purple Ikat-style pillow (the last one). What a great blog! I follow O'Verlays, and now you too!
ReplyDeleteI love package C and pillow C!!!
ReplyDeleteI would like package A for the Rast and either pillow A or E. And I LOVE Gorgeous Shiny Things!!!
ReplyDeleteWow! I so want Overlays for our new Ikea furniture in our bedroom. I'd love the Package B Overlays for Malm, and Pillow E would amazing with our purple and red decor!
ReplyDeleteI love Package A, Style C for a RAST and Pillow C. Great Giveaway!!
ReplyDeleteI also just started following you blog. I love Package A, Style C for a RAST and Pillow C.
ReplyDeleteand I like you on facebook. fingers frossed!!! :) I love Package A, Style C for a RAST and Pillow C.
ReplyDeleteLoving Package C and Pillow A with the rust piping!
ReplyDeleteHappy blogiversary!
Happy HAPPY Blogiversary to you!!! I am so happy you started to blog as you always give me endless and endless ideas, laughs and inspiration!
ReplyDeleteALSO, I need those Pippa Overlays- get them on the site already :) My Umbrella stand is itching to be finished already and I think those are exactly what I need!!
Ahhh you spoil us!! Quatrefoil please and Pillow A!!! I cannot live without them! Fingers crossed!
ReplyDeleteHappy anniversary!! What a fabulous giveaway. My favorites are option 3 and pillow e. Thanks so much!!!
ReplyDeleteLOVE the Pippa style #3 for Malm and Pillow "C." I have to tell you, your blog is one of my favorites because you are absolutely fearless with color and I so aspire to that. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteWow what a great giveaway!! Package A, style #3 for MALM and pillow E, please! XO
ReplyDeleteCongrats...what an amazing ride it's been! You have the most amazing projects here and your business is taking off like a rocket! You deserve to bask in the glory a little (c: Apparently, I'm an "A" kind of girl, because Rast option A and pillow A are calling my name! Keep it comin' and thanks for the fabulous giveaway!
ReplyDeletePackage A style #3 and pillow A with white piping. This is a great giveaway. Your O'verlays are genious!
ReplyDeleteohhh happy blog birthday! I'm all about package c and pillow d!
ReplyDeleteI love style number 3 with a Malm dresser! I also love Pillow E!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!! I love package B (MALM) and pillow E!
ReplyDeleteLOL I love that you type like you speak 'and shit'. Awesome. MALM Style #3 + Pillow A please!
ReplyDeletemy goodness i can't decide on the o'verlays yet! love them all. going with pillow E.
ReplyDeletelove this giveaway
Kelley
I'm on board with following you!
ReplyDeletekelley
love package A style 3 and pillow A with rust piping!
ReplyDeletealso, "liked" on facebook
thanks so much!
All of the Overlays are fantastic, but I would definitely have to choose Pippa in Style#3. And for the pillows, I love Pillow B.
ReplyDeleteI posted the giveaway on Facebook.
ReplyDeleteI Tweeted about the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteooooo yay. package a style 1 for rast. andd hmmm pillow d or e can't decide which... D.
ReplyDeleteI have followed you.
ReplyDeleteFB liked.
ReplyDeletehello! i love your site! i would love package a style #3, and pillow a with rust piping. I work at ikea and i tell people about your website all the time!
ReplyDeleteI want package B and pillow D. When will this be available for sale? I just put overlays on my kitchen cabinets and it looks awesome!
ReplyDeletePackage C and Pillow E
ReplyDeletePackage C and Pillow E
ReplyDeleteHappy blogaversary!! LOVE the new designs, and if I'm the lucky winner i'd love the poppa, design B and pillow set E.
ReplyDeleteThese are awesome! Pillow D and Package #1 for Rast, Style 3, although it was really hard to decide.
ReplyDeleteI love the quatrefoil so thats what I would choose for sure! Also pillow E, purple is my favorite! Happy blogiversary Danika!
ReplyDeleteLove, love package C and Pillow D
ReplyDeleteHappy year 3 !! Love your blog & would love package A, Style 1, Pillow A. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteCongrats girl! I don't even know how long I've been at it. I want the last pillows in lavender!! So pretty!
ReplyDeleteHappy Anniversary!
ReplyDeleteI am really digging package B - Rast, and pillow A with white piping.
Congratulations!
Jess
Temporary Living
http://temporarylivingblog.blogspot.com/
Package C and Pillow A with white piping!!!
ReplyDeleteI love your overlays!
Happy Blogiversary! Awesome giveaway - I'd pick package C and pillow E if I won. Love the new designs. :)
ReplyDeletegreek key # 3 (rast) and pillow C, please!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! I love package B (Rast) and pillow E.
ReplyDeleteWOW!!! I absolutely LOVE this giveaway!!! I'd pick package A for Malm and Pillow B... So perfect!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks!!!
Agnes
AMAZING GIVEAWAY. Everything is so perfect it's hard to choose! Since I must, I pick Package A in style 3, and pillow A with white piping. Absolutely to die for. Congrats on the 3 year blogiversary and all your success!
ReplyDeleteTiffany
thedesignerlifestyle@gmail.com
Just liked you on facebook for an extra entry! Good luck everyone!
ReplyDeleteTiffany
thedesignerlifestyle@gmail.com
Tough call really, I think Overlays package A, #3. and Pillow E.
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday!
YAY Overlays!! We are so psyched over your company! Since I use to do decorative finishes I am excited to use your products to create some great pieces!!
ReplyDeleteI would love Package 3 and pillow B!!
Thanks for your generosity!
LOVED your interview at Amber's....excited about your new store...how fun is the Greek key on stair risers!
ReplyDeleteI would love to win Package A and Pillow E.
PS Just visited the Whole Nine Yards and bookmarked it!
ReplyDeleteHappy Day! I hope I win - love love love your blog.
ReplyDeleteHoly yummy. I would LOVEEEE to have Package A in the MALM style. Along with pillow E. I can envision all sorts of loveliness going on with these beautys in my home already. <3
ReplyDeleteMuch Love,
Trissta
I love Package B for the Malm with Pillow D!!
ReplyDeleteI shared your giveaway on Twitter. :) @trisstal
ReplyDeleteMuch Love,
Trissta
And I shared it on my facebook page @Living on the Chic.
ReplyDeleteMuch Love,
Trissta
Package A, option 1 for Malm with pillow E, please.
ReplyDeleteHappy anniversary!
I LOVE style #2 for RAST & pillow A with white piping...fabulous!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance to win!
I love the overlays!
ReplyDeletePackage C and Pillow D.
I would love package B for malm & pillow A with rust piping.
ReplyDeletePackage B for malm and then pillow c! Love this!
ReplyDeleteLove them all, and its so hard to choose! Package A, Style #3 for Malm and Pillow A.
ReplyDeleteLove them all, and its so hard to choose! Package A, Style #3 for Malm and Pillow A.
ReplyDeletePackage A Rast Style #1
ReplyDeletePillow D so hard to decide...love all the designs!!
Wowza! In love. Package C and pillow D.
ReplyDeleteHappy 3rd birthday!
Omgosh...such an amazing giveaway !! Would LOVE a pair of the new Pippa... Package A style #1 for MALM and pillow E !!
ReplyDeletexxLily
goldandgray.com
Following you on twitter too !!
ReplyDeletexxLily
goldandgray.com
Following O'verlays on twitter too !
ReplyDeletexxLily
goldandgray.com
Liked O'verlays on Facebook too !
ReplyDeletexxLily
goldandgray.com
I would love to win package B and pillow E
ReplyDeleteWhat a great giveaway! I would choose package B for the Rast and pillow set A. Thanks for the chance to enter.
ReplyDeleteI am also now following your blog!
ReplyDeleteWow - what a great give away - I would love love love Pillow B
ReplyDeleteand Style 3 of the overlays Greek Key
Crossing my fingers!
Hugs,
Suzan
First and foremost a huge congrats for 3 years! I have only been going for 2 and somedays I got nuthin......but keep plugging along! Great giveaway.....if I won then I would have to go buy a dresser :).....but I will! And I am liking the black and white pillow.......
ReplyDeleteCongratulations for 3 years blogging! I am a new blogger and you are an inspiration to me to keep on going! I would love the Malm Double Greek Key panels and the Purple E pillow. Thanks for the game! Suzanne
ReplyDeleteWow! Fab prizes! Ok, the Pippa style #1 (rast) are great! And I so love the Pillow B!
ReplyDeletexx
Kecia
http://www.couturezooblog.com/
Hook a mutha up! I'll have Package C with Pillow A PLEASE?
ReplyDeleteHappy blogoversary! Love the new "Kate" quatrefoil design and pillow D. Following your tweets!
ReplyDeleteI "like" O'verlays on FB! NEED the new "Kate" quatrefoil design and pillow D.
ReplyDeleteI'm a Google friend! Would love the new Kate quatrefoil package and Pillow Set D.
ReplyDeleteI am a google friend! Not to mention you are my go-to in my blog roll.. Happy Blogoversary!
ReplyDeleteI'd like Package D - Quatrefoil for Rast and Pillow Set D
Happy blogiversary! First off: I love your blog! Your eye candy is a daily for me :)
ReplyDeleteI just so happen to have a RAST dresser who would loooove some Kate Quatrefoil panels and a couch who has been begging for some new pillows (...like A) for some time now.
I'm a google follower :)
ReplyDelete...and a FB follower.
ReplyDeleteThanks for hosting such a great giveaway!
Happy blogiversary! Your eye candy is a daily read for me :D
ReplyDeleteI just so happen to have a RAST dresser who would loooove a set of Kate Quatrefoil panels and a couch who has been begging for some new pillows like A. Thanks for three years of inspiration!
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ReplyDeleteSERIOUSLY THANK YOU FOR BEING MY PROCRASTINATION GO TO BLOG! (everyone needs a blog to go to when they dont want to study!)
ReplyDeleteI would LOVE package C and pillow C. I am also a FB follower
KEEP inspiring!!
Package B for a malm and Pillow E pls. OMG if i won this i would be so ecstatic!
ReplyDeleteRecently discovered O'verlays and now my little brain is just churning with possibilities! Nice of you to do a giveaway (happy blogversary!). If I won, I'd love the quatrefoil design (package C), and pillow A with white trim.
ReplyDeleteSo happy to have found you! You brighten my day. If I am chosen I love package A #1 and Pillow A with Rust. Thanks!
ReplyDeletei am about to faint over overlays package 3. i had no idea yall were doing quatrefoil! i cant wait to pick some up!
ReplyDeleteas for the pillows - i think good old black and white ikat - pillow a - is my favorite! with white piping :)
so exciting!
jordanmarisasilverman at gmail dot com
package C pillow E!!! they're so lovely!!
ReplyDeletealsederberg@gmail.com
Friggin sweet giveaway! So excited!
ReplyDeletePackage B Malm and pillow A for shiz..
xoxo
eileen
www.acreativedayblog.com
I follow you. DUH
ReplyDeleteI shared on facebook! https://www.facebook.com/pages/A-Creative-Day/107063942695124?ref=tn_tnmn
ReplyDeleteI am a new follower (but avid reader!)
ReplyDeleteI love them all but think option 3 is my favorite!
ReplyDeleteoops sorry sent to soon! Malm, and option A for pillows would look great in my living room! I tweeted too (@beccsjones)
ReplyDeleteLike you on favebook too!
ReplyDeletehappy blogiversary :) package A and Pillow C please! thank you!
ReplyDeleteLove your Overlays. RFeally admire the Chiang Mai dragon you painted. Impressive! I love the Pippa overlays and the pillow A design. I follow you from my blog, black and bleu. www.blackandbleudesigns.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteMarti
Oh goodness! I love this giveaway!! The Greek key style #1 for the Malm dresser is my favorite along with Pillow A. Fingers crossed!!
ReplyDeleteI follow your blog via GFC!
ReplyDeleteI favorited the Etsy shop.
ReplyDeleteLiked O'verlays on the 'book! So excited!!
ReplyDeleteXO
Anna
http://www.anewfoundtreasure.com
Happy Anniversary!! Such fun stuff here. I would flip if I won!! Thanks for the chance to win these beautiful things.
ReplyDeleteHappy anniversary!
ReplyDeleteI'd vote for a, style 1 for malm, and those gorgeous c pillows.
Thanks for writing, I so enjoy your creativity and energy!
If ONLY I lived a little closer I would SOOOO apply for your design assistant position!
ReplyDeleteI would be psyched to win Package C and Pillow D.
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!
Style 1 and pillow c would make me very happy!!
ReplyDeleteHi Danika,
ReplyDeleteI'm so excited about your giveaway! Happy 3 years!
If I win, I would LUV the OPTION B with the 'Malm' and pillow A with white piping!
Fingers crossed!...and thank you!
Olga
ombdesigns@gmail.com
p.s. thanks for the O'verlay sample you sent! I live in Peabody... & would love to work with you!
I've shared on Twitter!
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You need to check out @DanikaHerrick giveaway... I want to win!!! fingers crossed :-) http://gorgeousshinythings.blogspot.ca/2012/03/gst-is-3-guest-post-and-giveaway-phew.html
I follow the overlay's blog :-)
ReplyDeleteI liked overlays on the book
ReplyDeleteDanika - Congratulations on three years! I love your blog, your creative styling and your jump-in-and-go attitude! And what an AWESOME giveaway! I like pkg A for Malm, style C and pillow A with white piping.
ReplyDeleteJust read your job post and wish I lived closer! (I'm on the WC) Here's to you and hoping you find a good right hand!
Happy Anniversary!
ReplyDeletePack B and Pillow A!
I love your blog! Just stumbled upon it and I am throughly impressed. I would love to receive Package C and pillow D. Fingers Crossed!
ReplyDeleteI love your blog! Package C and Pillow D are my favorite. Fingers crossed!
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