Showing posts with label Home Decor. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Home Decor. Show all posts

Tuesday, March 25, 2014

Get Inspired With American Dream Builders {$50 Lowe's Gift Card Giveaway}



The American Dream Home is something everyone fantasizes about. Whether it’s a new closet, a larger family room, or simply a place to put all your stuff, there’s always something we want to change about where we live!
What if you could make your home into your Dream Home?
AMERICAN DREAM BUILDERS – a new show on NBC airing on Sunday at 8/7c – and Lowe’s want to make your dream a reality.

Hosted by famed interior designer and best-selling author, Nate Berkus, AMERICAN DREAM BUILDERS follows the nation’s top 12 designers and home builders as they compete to be crowned the Ultimate Dream Builder and take home a $250,000 cash prize. It’s the home competition that will change everything!



From the producers of Survivor and The Bachelor, don’t miss AMERICAN DREAM BUILDERS, Sundays at 8/7c, only on NBC.

You can enter for a chance to win $100,000 in products and services from Lowe’s and a consultation with the winner of American Dream Builders!

Enter for a chance to win your dream renovation at www.nbc.com/lowes.

You will have the opportunity to earn 5 bonus entries when you “Dream It Yourself”! Upload a photo and description of a home project you are working on and EARN 5 BONUS SWEEPSTAKES ENTRIES.


Finally, follow the show on Facebook and Twitter for a chance to win more prizes from American Dream Builders and Lowe’s!


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Sunday, December 16, 2012

2012 Holiday Gift Guide Guide: NOVICA {Review & $40 GC Giveaway}



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Admittedly, I am a sucker for something unique, eclectic and beautiful. Recently, I was introduced to NOVICA.com offering just that.  NOVICA.com (in association with National Geographic) is online site that is in many ways different from many others that I have come across out there. They bring together a collection of  unique, hard-to-find items at great values.

About Novica
(source: Novica.com)

NOVICA unites you with more than 2,000 extraordinary master artists around the world. Read about their lives, explore their fascinating cultures, and customers have the ability to select from more than 30,000 handcrafted works of art.


NOVICA.com was founded twelve years ago as an online, fair-trade marketplace based in Los Angeles, with offices in eight developing nations. NOVICA features more than 30,000 limited edition and one-of-a-kind handmade works of art daily, ranging from artisan-crafted jewelry to handmade apparel to world-style home decor. So far NOVICA has succeeded in helping change the lives of more than 50,000 people in developing nations, including artisans and their dependents, uniquely helping each artisan earn personal recognition and real-world prices for their work.

 ace and friends thoughts

NOVICA's amazing unique gift section immediately got my attention. I've always loved the designs and creations from around the world. This section offers the ability to search from very broad to very specific types of gifts including ~ Handbag Gifts for the Adventurer, Romantic Christmas Gifts for Her, Yoga Gifts for Men... and even have Cooking Gifts for the Animal Lover Man!

From their beautiful selection of Spring home decor, from their Murano hand blown vases to natural fiber baskets, there is definitely something for everyone this holiday season. I was instantly attracted to the stunning jewelry, including a wide selection of Garnet Dangle Earring to beautiful Silver Pendent Necklaces.
I completely fell in love with Tiger's eye and carnelian cluster earrings and the 'Garden Bower' Beaded cocktail ring from Thailand.  Included with each piece is an artisan story card that has a particular quote from each artist as well as a description of the purchased piece. Admittedly, the earring and ring were even more lovely in person and I was completely thrilled with my selection. I can see all the love and hard-work that went into each detail of these earrings and ring.
Because each piece is shipped directly from their international fulfillment center, shipping takes around two to three weeks, but the wait is well worth it! Overall, the selection at Novica.com is a little overwhelming, but I certainly enjoyed looking at all the amazing and beautifully creative pieces, as I am sure you will too. I will definitely return to NOVICA in the very near future to add to my new artisan collection!

Finding that unique gift for the special person in your life is a breeze now with Novica's  unique gift section... take a look.... you will not be disappointed!

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The earrings and ring as well as a wide selection of many artisan pieces are available at NOVICA.com.

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Thanks to the NOVICA, one LUCKY ace and friends reader will win
$40 Gift Code to spend on their heart's content this holiday season!
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Tuesday, June 26, 2012

Capitol Lighting's 1-800lighting.com {Product Review}



You may have seen in my previous post, I have been in search of the perfect kitchen area rug. Now that I've found that... I've got a new mission... a new kitchen table light fixture. The current light fixture is what they like to refer to as the *builder's lights*. Although, it's not horrible, it has never been my favorite. I recently discovered Capitol Lighting's 1-800lighting.com, an amazing source for a wide-selection of various light fixtures. 




About Capitol Lighting's 1-800lighting.com


With over 80 years of experience in lighting homes, Capitol Lighting's
1-800lighting.com has everything for all your lighting needs. Whether you are looking for the ideal floor lamp or amazing chandelier, this is your one-stop shop. They offer high quality brands including Corbett Lighting, Hinkley Lighting, Hudson Valley Lighting, Schoonbek as well as many more familiar popular brands.


In addition to their expansive website, Capitol Lighting also has nine lighting store that are the offspring of a family retailing tradition that dates back to 1924, when Max Lebersfeld, an electrical contractor and recent immigrant from Austria-Hungary, opened an affordable lighting store in Newark, NJ. Four generations later, Capitol Lighting has expanded the concept to four locations in New Jersey and four in southeast Florida and in 2002 Capitol Lighting was given the award for New Jersey's Family Business of the Year. 



The typical Capitol Lighting store spans 12,000 square feet, which allow room for a huge selection. While many lighting showrooms boast a wide selection, Capitol Lighting delivers both a great selection, and affordable lighting.





ace and friends thoughts

In selecting a new kitchen light fixture, the first thing that I look for is uniqueness. I am very particular when it comes to adding new items to our home and really like to find pieces that are new and different. Of course, the price factor is the next important item in the decision process. With the wide-selection offered at 1-800lighting.com, I knew that I would find the perfect kitchen light for our home. I've now narrowed it down to three beautiful pendant lights. 


Trend Lighting TP4096 Distratto12 Inch Ceiling Pendant


Kichler 42625 Ellerslie 22 Inch Ceiling Pendant 



MY DREAM LIGHT FIXTURE...

Kichler 42393 Jardine 36 Inch Ceiling Pendant



The website itself is very easy to navigate and I really like that you can select specific fixtures and compare prices to those on competitive sites. The live chat is very useful and a nice option when shopping for lighting as I know I have questions that I would like answered immediately. I did notice, however, that it's only available during specific business hours, but a customer service representative will bet back to you within 24 hours.

Admittedly, any of these lights would look beautiful hanging above my  kitchen table... so... now comes the hard part... which do I choose? PLEASE HELP!

So, if you are in the market for a new light, ceiling fan, some outdoor lighting or just want to update your current look, make sure you visit
1-800lighting.com - with their impressive selection, you will certainly find something to suit your every need!

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Any of the above pendant lights as well as
other styles can be found at Capitol Lighting's retail locations near you or 

FREE shipping available on orders over $49.

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[Product review & giveaway disclosure: I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free from the manufacturer of a PR Agency. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commissions 16 CFR, Part 255 "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising." See ace and friends Disclosure Policy HERE.]


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Saturday, June 23, 2012

Mohawk Home Area Rugs {Review & Giveaway}



For several months now, I've been on a new search for a new area rug for under our kitchen table that would compliment our style and yet still remain affordable. In my quest, I've learned a lot about rugs, although, a little more than one should know about them. However, I am glad I was diligent because I happen to stumble across Mohawk Home, an incredible manufacturer of stunning area rugs.


About Mohawk Industries

Mohawk Home (a division of Mohawk Industries) is the world's largest manufacturer of area and accent rugs. Mohawk Industries is one of the foremost manufacturers and distributors of residential and commercial flooring in the world. In addition to area and accent rugs, Mohawk has a large presence across multiple flooring categories, including ceramic tile, stone, wood and rugs in the United States and laminate in the U.S. and Europe. Mohawk dates its roots to the 1800's when it became one of the first American carpet manufacturers. Today the company is headquartered in Calhoun, Georgia with operations on three continents.


ace and friends thoughts

In selecting an area rug, the first thing that I look at (or for) is pattern and of course, color(s). I am very particular when it comes to adding new items to our home. The next factor that I (or shall I say, my hubby) look at is price. I want something that is stylish, yet doesn't break the bank (or solicits backlash from aforementioned hubby). When I discovered Mohawk's 5' x 8' Tropical Acres Select Strata Area Rug, I was immediately drawn to it's unique pattern, colors and style. I was in love, so next up, price... something so beautiful had to be expensive, right? Boy, was I wrong! To my surprise, this rug was not only what I was looking for, but just the right price (I know, unbelievable!) for it's size and quality. This particular rug is made in the USA (awesome), 100% nylon, rich in detail and appears to be very durable. Under the kitchen table, this rug will certainly get it's run for it's money. In case there are any spills that may happen, it is recommended that area rugs be spot cleaned with a solution of mild detergent and water or cleaned professionally. Also, regular vacuuming helps rugs remain attractive and serviceable. Easy enough, right?

{before.}

{AFTER.}
The Tropical Acres Select Strata Area Rug absolutely revived new life into the kitchen table area and I am in L.O.V.E! The colors are vibrant and the pattern was even more impressive in person. It's so, so gorgeous! Check out the up-close pattern below.



Mohawk Home also offers a large selection of other style rugs including indoor/outdoor rugs, kitchen rugs, bathroom rugs, doormats (made from recycled rubber -see below) rug pads and much more.

In addition to the amazing selection of rugs, they also offer GreenWorks, an eco-friendly line of rugs. You can find Mohawk Home's recycled products at all the largest retailers. In 2009, they diverted over 18 million pounds of rubber tires, one of the largest and most hazardous types of post-consumer waste, from landfills and brought them to homes as designer doormats. Think of it this way, that represents enough tires to outfit 225,000 cars. The mat face or image area is also stamped with 100% recycled flocking. Impressive, right? I say DEFINITELY!

Finally, what I really found to be helpful was the ability to easily locate their products in many nationwide retailers such as: Lowes, Home Depot and Target. Furthermore, to find a complete list of retailers as well as to locate one near you, please visit their website.

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Buy It

Mohawk's Tropical Acres Select Strata Area Rug as well as
other styles can be found at retailers near you HERE.

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Win It 

Thanks to the generous folks at Mohawk Home, one LUCKY ace and friends 
reader will win their choice of rug up to size 5' x 8' and valued up to $149!

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Monday, April 16, 2012

2012 Spring Fling Guide: NOVICA {Review & Giveaway}


Featured Sponsor


Admittedly, I am a sucker for something unique, eclectic and beautiful. Recently, I was introduced to NOVICA.com offering just that.  NOVICA.com (in association with National Geographic) is online site that is in many ways different from many others that I have come across out there. They bring together a collection of  unique, hard-to-find items at great values.

About Novica
(source: Novica.com)

NOVICA unites you with more than 2,000 extraordinary master artists around the world. Read about their lives, explore their fascinating cultures, and customers have the ability to select from more than 30,000 handcrafted works of art.


NOVICA.com was founded twelve years ago as an online, fair-trade marketplace based in Los Angeles, with offices in eight developing nations. NOVICA features more than 30,000 limited edition and one-of-a-kind handmade works of art daily, ranging from artisan-crafted jewelry to handmade apparel to world-style home decor. So far NOVICA has succeeded in helping change the lives of more than 50,000 people in developing nations, including artisans and their dependents, uniquely helping each artisan earn personal recognition and real-world prices for their work.

 ace and friends thoughts

NOVICA's amazing unique gift section immediately got my attention. I've always loved the designs and creations from around the world. From their beautiful selection of Spring home decor, from their Murano hand blown vases to natural fiber baskets, there is definitely something for everyone. I was instantly attracted to the stunning jewelry, including a wide selection of Garnet Dangle Earring to beautiful Silver Pendent Necklaces.
I completely fell in love with Tiger's eye and carnelian cluster earrings and the 'Garden Bower' Beaded cocktail ring from Thailand.  Included with each piece is an artisan story card that has a particular quote from each artist as well as a description of the purchased piece. Admittedly, the earring and ring were even more lovely in person and I was completely thrilled with my selection. I can see all the love and hard-work that went into each detail of these earrings and ring.

Because each piece is shipped directly from their international fulfillment center, shipping takes around two to three weeks, but the wait is well worth it! Overall, the selection at Novica.com is a little overwhelming, but I certainly enjoyed looking at all the amazing and beautifully creative pieces, as I am sure you will too. I will definitely return to NOVICA in the very near future to add to my new artisan collection!

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Buy It

The earrings and ring as well as a wide selection of many artisan pieces are available at NOVICA.com.

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Win It

Thanks to the NOVICA, one LUCKY ace and friends reader will win
$25 Gift Code to spend on their heart's content!
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Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Febreze Set & Refresh Air Freshener {Review}

Who doesn't LOVE a fresh smelling home? I know I do and with everyday family life.... eliminating odors becomes a challenge. Luckily, I've found an easy way to accomplish refreshing my home thanks to Febreze's Set & Refresh.

About Febreze Set & Refresh

Febreze's Set & Refresh is a new air freshener that eliminates odors while releasing a fresh scent for 30 days! It slowly releases scented oils without the hassle of a plug-in. To easily use this air freshener, just place the scented oil cartridge into the Febreze Set & Refresh and wah-lahhhh, that's it! Easy peasy, right?

Check out how easy it is it use:


ace and friends thoughts

The sleek and modern white holder made it very easy to coordinate and blend into any room in my home. I chose to place it a room near the front entrance. You can immediately notice a refreshing fragrance as you enter. It was easy to set up and I truly like that it doesn't require and electrical outlet or batteries to operate it.

Febreze's Set & Refresh offers eight different fragrances:
  • Meadows & Rain™
  • Linen & Sky™
  • Spring & Renewal™ 
  • Apple Spice & Delight™
  • Hawaiian Aloha™
  • Thai Dragon Fruit™
  • Sweet Citrus & Zest
  • Advanced Odor Eliminator
The Febreze Set & Refresh retails for $4.49, which is inexpensive comparative to other air freshener on the market. Finally, I'm looking forward to trying Apple Spice & Delight for the upcoming holiday season! So, if you're looking for a quick, easy and economical air freshener, make sure to check out Febreze's Set & Refresh!

[Disclosure: I wrote this review while participating in a blog tour by Mom Central Consulting on behalf of Febreze and received a Set & Refresh unit plus refills to facilitate my review and a promotional item to thank me for taking the time to participate.]
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Wednesday, September 21, 2011

Mohawk Home Area Rugs {Review & Giveaway}


For several months now, I've been on a mad search for a new area rug for our front foyer that would compliment our style and yet still remain affordable. In my quest, I've learned a lot about rugs, although, a little more than one should know about them. However, I am glad I was diligent because I happen to stumble across Mohawk Home, an incredible manufacturer of stunning area rugs.

 
About Mohawk Industries

Mohawk Home (a division of Mohawk Industries) is the world's largest manufacturer of area and accent rugs. Mohawk Industries is one of the foremost manufacturers and distributors of residential and commercial flooring in the world. In addition to area and accent rugs, Mohawk has a large presence across multiple flooring categories, including ceramic tile, stone, wood and rugs in the United States and laminate in the U.S. and Europe. Mohawk dates its roots to the 1800's when it became one of the first American carpet manufacturers. Today the company is headquartered in Calhoun, Georgia with operations on three continents.

ace and friends thoughts

In selecting an area rug, the first thing that I look at (or for) is pattern and of course, color(s). I am very particular when it comes to adding new items to our home. The next factor that I (or shall I say, my hubby) look at is price. I want something that is stylish, yet doesn't break the bank (or solicits backlash from aforementioned hubby). When I discovered Mohawk's 5' x 8' Sardina Select Strata Area Rug, I was immediately drawn to it's unique pattern, colors and style. I was in love, so next up, price... something so beautiful had to be expensive, right? Boy, was I wrong! To my surprise, this rug was not only what I was looking for, but just the right price (I know, unbelievable!) for it's size and quality. This particular rug is made in the USA (awesome), 100% nylon, rich in detail and appears to be very durable. Three kids trekking across it (along with two adult) daily, it's get's the true wear and tear testing.

stunning, isn't it?
Mohawk Home also offers a large selection of other style rugs including indoor/outdoor rugs, kitchen rugs, bathroom rugs, doormats (made from recycled rubber -see below) rug pads and much more.

In addition to the amazing selection of rugs, they also offer GreenWorks, an eco-friendly line of rugs. You can find Mohawk Home's recycled products at all the largest retailers. In 2009, they diverted over 18 million pounds of rubber tires, one of the largest and most hazardous types of post-consumer waste, from landfills and brought them to homes as designer doormats. Think of it this way, that represents enough tires to outfit 225,000 cars. The mat face or image area is also stamped with 100% recycled flocking. Impressive, right? I say DEFINITELY!

Finally, what I really found to be helpful was the ability to easily locate their products in many nationwide retailers such as: Lowes, Home Depot and Target. Furthermore, to find a complete list of retailers as well as to locate one near you, please visit their website.

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Buy It

Mohawk's Sardina Select Strata Area Rug as well as
other styles can be found at retailers near you HERE.

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Win It 

Thanks to the generous folks at Mohawk Home, one LUCKY ace and friends 
reader will win their choice of rug up to size 5' x 8' and valued up to $149!

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Tuesday, March 1, 2011

Japanese Gift Market {Review and Giveaway}


As I LOVE gift products that are fun and unique, I was delighted to come across the coolest website featuring all things Japanese.

About Japanese Gift Market

The Japanese Gift Market is a one stop shop to find items that are uniquely Japanese! The take great care to bring customers quality products that pamper, bring a smile, and brighten the surroundings!

Japanese Gift Market mission is to introduce to people throughout the world with a place to find the coolest products which would otherwise be difficult to get hold of outside of Japan. They carefully select products from some of the most up and coming designers and suppliers in Japan. 

The also hope to bridge the communication gap for English-speaking users by offering a secure and efficient online store for purchasing products directly from Japan.

I truly love the little Matryoshka (Russian) Stacking Dolls...  so, I couldn't help but want the Matryoshka Mini Bowling Set by Prime Makamura. It's for my kids, really. *wink*

{Matryoshka Mini Bowling Set}


As I am a sucker for whimsical mushrooms too... there were so many fun things that caught my eye from the Japanese Gift Market. Check out this adorable Decolello Growth Chart (by Decole) - ONLY $9. Super cute, isn't it?

{Decolello Growth Chart by Decole}


The kind people at the Japanese Gift Market sent over this Mushroom Mug Cup by Decole. Ok, first, it's not only SUPER adorable, but it's also multi-functional. You can use it as a coffee cup or...



...it can also used for tea. It has it's own tea strainer! Cool, huh?


The mug also comes with a lid... which certainly came in handy for me because I ALWAYS get side tracked and forget about my hot beverage.

Japanese Gift Market carries a wide selection of adorable Japanese goods from Decole, Cram Cream, Prime Nakamura, Design Interior Collection, Reac Japan, Knick Knack, Shinji Katoh, Le Patissier, Prairie Dog and so many more!

I will certainly be visiting the Japanese Gift Market's website often... as they are continually getting new products which are featured in their New Arrivals section.


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