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August Recap + $100 Magnolia Market Gift Card Giveaway!

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Another month has flown by and here we are again.  It’s time for another Reader Appreciation giveaway!  Last month’s giveaway of a Magnolia Market gift card was SO popular, let’s do it again!  If you aren’t familiar with Magnolia Market, it’s the store owned by Chip and Joanna Gaines (of the HGTV show Fixer Upper) themselves.  Yep, their online store is filled to the brim with all things Fixer Upper.

Entry couldn’t be easier – simply leave a comment on ANY post during the month of September and you are automatically entered!  More comments = more chances to win!

MAKE SURE YOU SCROLL TO THE BOTTOM TO READ THE CONTEST RULES.

Reader appreciation giveaway!

THE CONTEST WILL END ON SEPTEMBER 30 AT 11:59 PM EDT.

In case you missed it, here’s a little bit of what I was up to last month.  August was certainly busy and filled with projects!  Click on the title to be taken directly to the post.

FARMHOUSE DINING ROOM MAKEOVER REVEAL – BEFORE AND AFTER

After many months of working, I finally finished the makeover of our farmhouse style dining room.  I took things slowly on purpose.  I was uncertain about several decisions that needed to be made, so step-by-step it was for me.

Farmhouse Dining Room Makeover - Martha Washington style chairs recovered with gray and white buffalo check fabric

LATE SUMMER FARMHOUSE OPEN SHELVES

I showed you how I restyled the open shelves in my kitchen breakfast area for late summer.  I’m going to be able to make just a few simple changes to get them ready for fall!

Open rustic farmhouse kitchen shelves decorated for late summer

THE EVOLUTION OF OUR KITCHEN – BEFORE AND AFTER

OUR KITCHEN REMODEL – THE GOOD, THE BAD AND KUDOS TO MY HUSBAND

Did you know that we completely gutted and remodeled our kitchen?  In the first post, I shared the before’s, the during’s and after!  In the second post, I talked about the good and bad decisions that we made.

Remodeled Farmhouse Kitchen Range Hood

NO STRESS EASY FALL DECORATING TIPS

MY 5 BEST TIPS FOR CREATING A FABULOUS FALL CENTERPIECE

As we neared the middle of August, my thoughts turned toward fall!  I’m all about making decorating as easy and stress free as possible, so I shared some easy to do ideas.Use a hanging basket filled with faux foliage bushes instead of a wreath for your door || Worthing Court Blog

There’s more!

5 MINUTE LATE SUMMER FARMHOUSE CENTERPIECE

NEW CHAIRS AND GETTING STARTED WITH MY OFFICE MAKEOVER

HOW TO LAYER AND FILL A LARGE DOUGH BOWL (STEP BY STEP)

 

GIVEAWAY RULES:

NO PURCHASE IS NECESSARY

Giveaway Rules And Details - as of 8-1-16

 

Until next time - Suzy


Comments

  2. Debra Bartels says

    September 3, 2016 at 10:33 AM

    I find myself going back and back to your dining room. Those two chairs are to die for and are going on my wish list for Christmas.

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  4. Pamela Gilstrap says

    September 3, 2016 at 11:18 AM

    I’m in LOVE with Magnolia Market and your blog. You have a way of simplyfying decor and make it “user Friendly” but classy!

    Reply

  8. Betsy says

    September 3, 2016 at 11:43 AM

    As soon as I saw the fabric on the chairs, all kinds of changes to my dining room/kitchen flashed through my head…then I saw the completed dining room and fell in love! Wow! I watch Fixer Upper each week and love what Joanne does. Your blog makes my day…I so look forward all you amazing designs and tips. Keep ‘I’m coming!

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  9. Amanda Dubuque says

    September 3, 2016 at 11:59 AM

    I love all the ideas you give us, the kitchen remodel is gorgeous and I am so ready to decorate for fall. I live in the south and the weather is still really hot so I am trying to wait for some change in the weather before I decorate.

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  11. Vida says

    September 3, 2016 at 12:09 PM

    What a generous giveaway! Thank you for the opportunity to win!
    You have a lovely home. I enjoyed reading about your dining room makeover.

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  12. Terry says

    September 3, 2016 at 12:14 PM

    I’m fairly new to your blog and I love it, there’s so much to look at and it’s really inspiring me, especially your kitchen-it’s beautiful!

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  14. Kathy Nielsen says

    September 3, 2016 at 12:36 PM

    I absolutely LOVE the idea using the shutters as a focal point with the white plates. Really stands out. Great idea, will hae to try it.

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  18. Janice Stewart says

    September 3, 2016 at 1:16 PM

    Saw a pic of your dining room and now a follower. On the hunt for big check fabric. Have already ordered the rug!

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  19. Karen P. says

    September 3, 2016 at 1:20 PM

    I really like Magnolia. And I love your house, especially the kithchen – so pretty.
    I’m also going to steal some of your dining room decor – those lanterns!

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  24. Diane Westbrook says

    September 3, 2016 at 3:41 PM

    Like a few others, I love, love the buffalo check on the chairs! Your kitchen is so lovely as are the rest of the rooms…you really have a talent and an “eye” for decorating! Getting many good ideas! Thanks so much for the very generous “giveaway”!!

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  29. Joanne B. says

    September 3, 2016 at 7:45 PM

    Your dining room redo looks lovely! Love the buffalo check on the chairs and that whole area just looks lovely! Love how crisp and clean your kitchen looks too! I have the same indoor/outdoor runner in my laundry room- Ballard Design? It is a great product- functional and decorative!

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  30. Teresa H. Fields says

    September 3, 2016 at 8:12 PM

    I really enjoy your posts. The dining and kitchen are beautiful. You have such creative ideas. Would love to win the gift card, working on updating my main floor.

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  31. Anne says

    September 3, 2016 at 8:57 PM

    I am somewhat new to your blog and I love how you style your accessories…your dining room is lovely ! Thanks for the opportunity to win a giveaway ! Anne

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  34. Kathleen says

    September 3, 2016 at 11:47 PM

    I like the way you display your white and other light pieces in front of dark ones, such as the basket, a tray, shutters, etc. It really makes them much more visible! Great idea for all of us to use on the light walls in our homes!
    Thanks ~ and thanks for the giveaway, too!

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  53. Teresa says

    September 6, 2016 at 11:23 AM

    I have an old wooden tool box that belonged to my father and so enjoy decorating it for different seasons. Love yours! Excited about the Magnolia Market giveaway!

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  59. Paula Sullivan says

    September 7, 2016 at 9:54 AM

    I like the basket on the door with flowers. I might even use real field posies and let them dry out for a natural effect decoration.

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  68. Pattie (The Lazy Fer Farm) says

    September 10, 2016 at 2:15 PM

    Love the farm house look…. We just built a new home. I can’t wait to use
    one of yours fall ideas. We are The Lazy Fern Farm. We raise & breed
    Tunis sheep. Love to share some pics with you. These pictures are
    perfect for the fall. Our sheep has rusty red color & cream fleece.

    Reply

  72. Nancy Hawks says

    September 17, 2016 at 1:44 PM

    Love the cage wire inserts. I have always wanted to do that to some of my kitchen cabinets. I really enjoy your blog.

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  73. Denise Davis says

    September 20, 2016 at 6:37 AM

    Nice job on you dinning room make over. Love the large print check fabric on the chairs. Thanks for sharing you transformation !

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  74. Lori says

    September 20, 2016 at 6:47 AM

    Thank you for running a contest, nice was to pay-it-forward. Especially loving the Magnolia gift card… such a great prize!!

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  77. Irene Kimball says

    September 20, 2016 at 7:57 AM

    Good morning, Suzy. I am planning to duplicate (steal!) your basket of sunflowers door for my front door. Love that. and love your home decorating with really clean lines. I enjoy receiving your daily blog.

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  78. Nancie says

    September 20, 2016 at 8:03 AM

    I just love your blog, Suzy! When I need inspiration, I go directly to you! You have such great creative ideas! Your home is so beautiful, every inch of it! Thanks for inspiring me! xo

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  82. Brenda francis says

    September 20, 2016 at 8:26 AM

    I just love all of your designs, especially the family room makeover. You are very creative and thank you for sharing with me.

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  84. Kate says

    September 20, 2016 at 8:46 AM

    Love your style! Love your kitchen! Now that you have lived in your home for awhile now, is there anything you would have done differently? I’m trying to convince my husband that our next home should be painted all neutrals and then I can add the “color” in the art, pillows, curtains, etc. I am now living and still loving my red dining room and kitchen but will eventually have to paint it when we go to sell. Oh well, live and learn.

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    • Suzy says

      September 21, 2016 at 7:57 AM

      Hi Kate. Our last home was all red, green and gold and I was SO tired of the colors restricting what I was able to do. I was determined to do what you’re talking about in this house – every single room in this house is painted a neutral beige (with gray undertones) so that I can mix whatever I want to with it. The only thing that I can think of that I wish I had done differently is in the laundry room. You can only enter our house from the front of the house, the back of the house or through the garage. I’ve found myself wishing that I had added a side entry door in our laundry room, where the window is currently located. It would have been very convenient to have an entry directly from the driveway. Live and learn – right??? 😀

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  89. Betty V says

    September 20, 2016 at 9:30 AM

    Thanks for offering this gift card drawing again! Fall is such a wonderful time to decorate and I’ve enjoyed all your inspiring posts!

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  96. Dana Eckhout says

    September 20, 2016 at 11:11 AM

    I’m new to Worthington Court and can’t wait to read my daily email every day! Your site is filled with so many great ideas. I’m constantly inspired!!!

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  102. Jeannette says

    September 20, 2016 at 2:05 PM

    You have wonderful ideas that spark my creativity. Ordinary old items become points of interest and conversation. Just l love your blog and I look forward to your new post. Thanks so much!

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  106. Linda says

    September 20, 2016 at 7:56 PM

    Just love the dining room redo. Especially how there really isn’t anything fancy in the way of furniture….just the colors you painted things and the way you arranged the decor but it comes together so beautifully!

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  109. Tamara says

    September 20, 2016 at 9:20 PM

    Planning a remodel of my country home and I was so indecisive in which décor I should go with. Thank you for helping me find my “Style”!

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    • Suzy says

      September 21, 2016 at 7:59 AM

      Hi Linda. The best place that I’ve found to shop for rugs online is RugsUSA.com. You can search by color, size, style, etc.

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  114. Marilyn says

    September 23, 2016 at 10:43 PM

    I am so in love with your dining room that I decided to try to duplicate it…well, sort of!! I sprayed my dining chairs the Anodized Bronze, they have cane backs, and wow, they look marvelous. Now I’m deciding on how to attrack my table. I can’t thank you enough for the inspiration you’ve given me….my beach house is now going to be rockin’ the gray!!!!

    Reply

  115. Sherry Arant says

    September 27, 2016 at 6:24 AM

    I Love your blog! We are moving into a new home and you have given me so many great ideas. The 2 things I know I am going to borrow from you is 1.The use of twig wreaths everywhere, and 2. the shutter decoration that you designed. Instead of the shutters though, I have 2 very old stained glass windows from my husband’s grandmothers’ Texas home. I am going to use those the same way you used the shutters. Thank you for you many great ideas….Keep them coming!!

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  116. Maryann says

    September 27, 2016 at 6:36 AM

    Just love your dining room and your choice of colors. The textures really enhance these colors. Thanks for all the great decorating ideas you have given me. Keep them coming!
    Thanks so much! Maryann

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  117. Lisa Cooper says

    September 27, 2016 at 6:36 AM

    I love the Magnolia rug line. I am in need of a new rug for my kitchen dining area. Thank you for a great opportunity to win!

    Reply

  121. Judy Chastain says

    September 27, 2016 at 7:09 AM

    Your dining room is so pretty. I love your elegant country style. I actually went to the Magnolia store several months ago! I saw so many thing to love but didn’t get, that gift card would be smokin’! Thanks for the opportunity.

    Reply

  123. Denise Davis says

    September 27, 2016 at 7:30 AM

    Thanks for your blog and keeping it interesting with new ideas. Enjoying your fall ideas, inspiring for all readers. : )

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  124. SandyL says

    September 27, 2016 at 7:46 AM

    I love your decorating style … very inspirational! Your home is fabulous, love everything about it. A chance to win something is always a fun opportunity! Thanks!

    Reply

  128. Mary Chris says

    September 27, 2016 at 8:10 AM

    You can really feel the change of the seasons in your decorating style. I feel the crispness in the air and the hot coffee on the porches.

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  129. Diane says

    September 27, 2016 at 8:48 AM

    I along with so many Love the farmhouse look. (Thanks to JoJo & Chip). Thanks for sharing all your great ideas. Love’em all.!!!

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  131. Beth says

    September 27, 2016 at 8:57 AM

    Really want to win the Magnolia Giveaway!! Also love the open shelves that you did, and will be trying that myself in my dining room!

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  141. Melissa Stinson says

    September 27, 2016 at 10:37 AM

    Just a stunning transformation of the dining room Suzy. You’ve given me so many ideas and so much inspiration for our new farmhouse that we are building, thank you so much. You are a pleasure to follow.

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  142. Melanie says

    September 27, 2016 at 10:39 AM

    Love, love, LOVE your primitive shelf above the sideboard and of course your hanging lanterns, but your new upholstered chairs really hits it out of the park! Well done, your dining room is beautiful.

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  145. Jill Miglin says

    September 27, 2016 at 10:54 AM

    Love a lot of your ideas. Especially seemingly small design ideas such as your rustically simple shelves in your breakfast room. I may be copying them.

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  149. Bev says

    September 27, 2016 at 2:14 PM

    I love your blog. You seem so personable as if you are speaking to each of us. You have a knack in all the rooms you makeover. So many projects. Wish we had a Pottery Barn outlet in St. Louis. They can be pricey!

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    • Suzy says

      September 27, 2016 at 6:37 PM

      Thank you, Bev. You just made my day! That’s exactly how I hope everyone feels – as if I’m chatting directly with you. Too bad we can’t all meet in person! 😀

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  150. Carol says

    September 27, 2016 at 2:28 PM

    I feel a bond………my middle daughter is a Susie, just different spelling!
    My husband and I are almost through remodeling our 42 yr old kitchen. He is a retired contractor who will soon be 70. He has saved us money by “slowly” doing much of the work, but that is how you work at our age.

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  153. Laura Marec says

    September 27, 2016 at 5:15 PM

    Wow, Suzy! I love the front door Fall leaves arrangement! Thank you for all of the wonderful ideas you share with us!
    Thank you, too for a chance at the give-away!
    Happy Fall!
    Laura Marec

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  154. Pam Cates says

    September 27, 2016 at 7:20 PM

    Love all the gray you have used in your home. Gray is a great “neutral” and coordinates with so many other colors.

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  157. Freda Barbree says

    September 27, 2016 at 11:31 PM

    Love your blog, Suzy…I have “borrowed” some of your ideas from your beautiful home……Thanks for all the inspiration you give me in decorating my home on an affordable budget !

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  158. Oleta says

    September 27, 2016 at 11:53 PM

    Love your dining room. Wish you could come to my home and make suggestions. Since that is not possible I will continue to try to incorporate some of your ideas into my home decor. Thank you for your willingness to share.

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  165. Diane Westbrook says

    September 30, 2016 at 9:51 PM

    Oh, I just love it all!! I am on a search now for Buffalo check fabric…love yours! I am going to paint my chairs and think that the fabric you used would be perfect. Thanks for the giveaway. Got my fingers crossed!!! Thanks

    Reply

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