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HomeGoods Happy Living Room Makeover

HomeGoods recently challenged me to spread some happiness to someone else as part of their ‘Happiness Happens’ campaign.   I love happiness.  And I love HomeGoods.  Challenge accepted!

I was given a $250 giftcard  and a limited amount of time to spread some cheer, so I called up my friend Charity and asked if my giftcard and I could come jazzify a space in her home.  She said, “Gee, let me thi…SURE!”

Charity claimed that living room was in desperate need of color, so I went over there to take a look.

homegoods living room makeover before

Diagnoses: correct.  Lots of tan. (To be fair, we didn’t attempt to straighten up before taking these pics. In fact, I think I kicked a sleeping person off the couch seconds prior to shooting this one.  Unadulterated before pics, gotta love ’em).

Since I had to stretch such a limited budget in a short time frame, I knew I would need to work with all that tan, not against it.  I couldn’t just go throw a bunch of zany colors in there and hope it would cancel out the brown.

So I thought I’d go for a ‘beachy’ kind of feel, using the tan as a neutral backdrop to bring in a few gentle blues and greens.

 

home goods pillowsThis cute little pillow reminded me of seashells.

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A pretty throw for some color and softness, a rug to anchor the space and break up all that tile, some curtains too bring in some pattern.  HomeGoods always has a great selection of curtains, but can I humbly beg for curtain manufacturers to PLEASE start offering them in sizes longer than 84″?  That is the standard length, and it’s just not long enough.  I had to take out the hem to give these a few more inches, and it still didn’t quite touch the floor.

 

So here’s the full view:

homegoods living room makeover before

homegoods living room makeover after

I would have loved to find a rug with more color, but I was at the mercy of what HomeGoods had in stock that day, so white it is. I love white, and I think it really brightened up the room, so I’m not too worried about it, even if a white rug is not ideal for everyone. Charity has teenage girls, who are slightly different than say, toddler boys, so I think it will be ok, and it’s so nice and fluffy compared to lounging on the tile before.

And speaking of the slippery tile, the sofa used to slide around and smoosh up against the vertical blinds on it before, but the rug keeps it firmly in place now.

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homegoods living room makeover after2

Budget Breakdown:

  • Rug: $99
  • Pillows: $35 (I made the ikat ones myself)
  • Mirror: $39
  • Throw: $15
  • Curtains: $40
  • Accessories: (vase, picture frame) $22

When it came down to it, I came within 69 cents of my budget!  Woohoo! Not a bad change for an afternoon of work, and Charity is super happy with it, so I’m happy too!

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379 Comments

  • Reply
    MarciaMarcia
    August 29, 2014 at 12:36 PM

    I would LOVE some Home Goods happy!! Love Home Goods! Whoo-hoo!

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    Hannah W.
    August 29, 2014 at 12:37 PM

    Beachy blues and aquas are my favorite, so this room gets a thumbs up from me!

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    Allie Sansing
    August 29, 2014 at 12:37 PM

    Absolutely LOVE HomeGoods!! Need to get some things for my bedroom!!

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    Melissa
    August 29, 2014 at 12:39 PM

    Home Goods? Yup, I want me some of that!!

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    Rachel
    August 29, 2014 at 12:41 PM

    This is so cute. I love how you were able to change things up without overhauling everything. Our living room is, as well, too “tan.” This gives me inspiration!

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    Beverly Kork
    August 29, 2014 at 12:42 PM

    I would love to win $100 from Home Goods….such a fun store!

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    Jordana Kane
    August 29, 2014 at 12:43 PM

    Had my first Home Goods experience just a couple weeks ago…heaven on earth!

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    KWB
    August 29, 2014 at 12:43 PM

    I’d love a Home Goods gift card! Our couch is pretty much the same thing — brown sectional, brown pillows — and I’d love to jazz it up just like you did here! 🙂

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    Erin
    August 29, 2014 at 12:43 PM

    I love it, it’s amazing what a few small changes can do to a room

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    Jessica H
    August 29, 2014 at 12:44 PM

    That was a subtle change, but it made a huge difference in the feel of the room. It’s so much more inviting and comfy looking now.

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    Kylie
    August 29, 2014 at 12:47 PM

    Pick me 🙂

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    Karon
    August 29, 2014 at 12:48 PM

    So fun! Can I say I’ve never been to HomeGoods (gasp!), but $100 would sure be a great motivation! 🙂 Love your makeover and I know your friend must be thrilled!

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    Sarah Fouquet
    August 29, 2014 at 12:50 PM

    Homegoods is awesome, I’d love to spice up my brown couch with a sweet rug under it or some new pillows on it!

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    Karla Armstrong
    August 29, 2014 at 12:53 PM

    I would love some extra HomeGoods spending money! We just bought a house and I’ve been spending lots of time shopping at HomeGoods! Great job with your mini makeover! It looks great!

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    Cecily
    August 29, 2014 at 12:54 PM

    Crazy how a few changes can brighten up a room. Good Job Lady!

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    Heather L.
    August 29, 2014 at 12:57 PM

    We could sure use some HomeGoods happy in our living room!! It has the same diagnosis as Charity’s!!

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    Colleen
    August 29, 2014 at 12:57 PM

    Nice job! It looks great. I could use a little color in my living room as well. 🙂

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    Jennifer
    August 29, 2014 at 12:58 PM

    I love Home Goods and THANK YOU for your service announcment on 84 inch length curtains!! I can’t for the life of me find decently priced, good looking curtains long enough for my living room right now!! BTW what a difference just a few touches made in that room. Nice job!

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    Stephanie
    August 29, 2014 at 1:00 PM

    Awesome makeover – you definitely cheered up the room. Love the seashell pillow!

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    Monica Staton
    August 29, 2014 at 1:00 PM

    Very nice after! The pillows are my favorite.

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    Kim Coe
    August 29, 2014 at 1:00 PM

    My living room could use some “de-neutraling”. 🙂

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    Bethany
    August 29, 2014 at 1:01 PM

    The room looks great, I bet your friend was thrilled! Homegoods is one of my favorite stores, what a great give away, definitely keeping my fingers crossed.

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    Kristin H
    August 29, 2014 at 1:01 PM

    I live in a sea of tan, too! Mostly because I can never bring myself to buy anything “frivolous”, but you know you have a problem with decorating when the only color in a large room is the neutral green gray paint on the walls….

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    Shea
    August 29, 2014 at 1:03 PM

    Great styling. And Homegoods is one of my favorite stores ever!

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    Kathy
    August 29, 2014 at 1:03 PM

    Nice job! Home Goods just opened a store last week in our city. What a great store.

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    Alexis
    August 29, 2014 at 1:06 PM

    Everything looks so much more current and modern now! The pattern on the curtains and the textures of the pillows and throw really transformed the space!

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    HS
    August 29, 2014 at 1:08 PM

    I’ll get rugs and pillows for my living room!

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    Heather Rininger
    August 29, 2014 at 1:08 PM

    I love the new colors brought in, awesome job!

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    Mila
    August 29, 2014 at 1:08 PM

    free Homegoods would definitely make me Homegoods Happy!!

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    Tracey
    August 29, 2014 at 1:11 PM

    Great Job! Vertical blinds are a crime.

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    Deb T
    August 29, 2014 at 1:12 PM

    I have the same color couch….with brown wood cabinetry, I really need ideas to add color in my great room. I like the blue you used!

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    mollie d
    August 29, 2014 at 1:13 PM

    Love the curtains!

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    Michelle
    August 29, 2014 at 1:14 PM

    I love the pops of color she added. Also, its so interesting how the same items just moved into different spots makes them more visible. (like the little clock on the side table) Great job! 🙂

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    Amy U
    August 29, 2014 at 1:14 PM

    Nice job, Ms. Betterafter! Nothing like a little time pressure to get things rockin’!

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    Brandi
    August 29, 2014 at 1:16 PM

    I could really use this!

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    Jen Calvert
    August 29, 2014 at 1:17 PM

    It’s amazing what area rugs and simple accents can do to change the look of a room. Nicely done.

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    Shannon
    August 29, 2014 at 1:19 PM

    We drive an hour and a half to get to the nearest Home Goods and it’s worth it! Thankfully they are opening one in our city in the fall.

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    Sarah
    August 29, 2014 at 1:20 PM

    Oh, I love it! What a great use of your budget. I have several rooms that could use some happiness… 🙂

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    Jen Y
    August 29, 2014 at 1:21 PM

    Homegoods recently opened their first store in our area & I love everything I see there. I’d love to win this!

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    Dandi W
    August 29, 2014 at 1:23 PM

    I have lot’s of tans and browns in my house also. I’ve been looking for a way to help add some color and lighten it up. Thanks!

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    Trina
    August 29, 2014 at 1:23 PM

    Looks great! I have the basics of my family room in place, but I’m really in need of the finishing pieces (pillows, wall art, a lamp).

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    Shanna Gilbert
    August 29, 2014 at 1:23 PM

    You’re room looks great! I love the new pillows!

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    Kelly
    August 29, 2014 at 1:24 PM

    I really like the addition of the different shades of blue, great textures/patterns as well. Home Goods is such a great store, with a wonderful variety.
    PS
    Love your blog

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    Iuliana@hip2thrift
    August 29, 2014 at 1:25 PM

    We’re moving in the next couple of weeks and we are so gonna need some HomeGoods love!

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    Cheri
    August 29, 2014 at 1:25 PM

    I’m sure Charity is happy with the changes you made! What a difference the curtains and curtain rods make, even if they are a bit short! We would LOVE for somebody to spread some HomeGoods Happiness our way! Thanks for the great giveaway! 🙂

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    Petra Carden
    August 29, 2014 at 1:32 PM

    Love it!!! I could definitely use some Homegoods spending money!! 🙂

  • Reply
    Valerie Gibby
    August 29, 2014 at 1:34 PM

    HomeGoods = SoooGoods!

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    cassie
    August 29, 2014 at 1:36 PM

    it looks great- the curtains are fabulous!

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    Barbara
    August 29, 2014 at 1:36 PM

    I love HomeGoods! The pillows added a fresh look to the sectional.

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    Nicole D.
    August 29, 2014 at 1:38 PM

    HomeGoods is my happy place! Add a $100 gift card to the mix and I may never leave!

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    LouAnn
    August 29, 2014 at 1:40 PM

    Great job! I would love to do the same since our house is all neutrals. And we’ll be selling soon so it needs a freshening up!

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    Ariela HvM
    August 29, 2014 at 1:40 PM

    I would love a rug for my dining room! My table & chairs sit on hardwood floor, so that would be a welcome addition. Thanks for the fun blog Lindsey (teenage girls are a LOT better behaved around a white rug than toddler boys!) 🙂

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    Tracy Napper
    August 29, 2014 at 1:42 PM

    You made a great difference with just a few touches! Love it! I love HomeGoods too but don’t let myself go in there too often. 😉

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    Melody
    August 29, 2014 at 1:42 PM

    I sooooooooooooo ♥ that teal throw! Thanks for the “happy” giveaway, HomeGoods!

  • Reply
    Sunni Pehrson
    August 29, 2014 at 1:45 PM

    Lovely!

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    Ingrid
    August 29, 2014 at 1:47 PM

    What a great, simple transformation! Love HomeGoods! And, we have a HomeGoods store coming to our area in about a month… wouldn’t a gift certificate be a great way to break in the new store…?

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    Tammy
    August 29, 2014 at 1:49 PM

    I so need some throw pillows for my sectional! HomeGoods would be the perfect place to shop for them 🙂

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    christine
    August 29, 2014 at 1:51 PM

    My mom and I have to drive 45 minutes to get to the closest Homegoods near us-but they are opening one up 15 minutes away very soon!!! We are happy dancing all over the place!!! Wahoo!!

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    Miss Melis
    August 29, 2014 at 1:52 PM

    We are in a new home and totally stuck in the blah beiges and browns in our living room. I’d love to brighten it up with some lighting and color! Would love to see what HomeGoods could do! 🙂

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    lor
    August 29, 2014 at 1:55 PM

    Wow, you did a great job – lucky friend!! 😀

  • Reply
    Emily N.
    August 29, 2014 at 1:58 PM

    Looks great! And I love HomeGoods!

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    Ashley
    August 29, 2014 at 1:59 PM

    I have never been to Homegoods but would love to try it out!

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    Amy
    August 29, 2014 at 2:03 PM

    I love HomeGoods! Thanks

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    Whitney
    August 29, 2014 at 2:05 PM

    It’s amazing how much nicer neutrals look when you throw in some colorful accents. I need to do this with my living room (and about every other room in the house

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    Laree @ Ever Heard Of Euless
    August 29, 2014 at 2:05 PM

    I’m super impressed how a couple of little changes can completely fix up a room!

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    Kathy
    August 29, 2014 at 2:06 PM

    Nicely done, it looks great! Home Goods is my home away from home… I would have no problem spending $100 in there. Thanks for the chance to win!

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    Deb-IL
    August 29, 2014 at 2:07 PM

    We’re planning to move to another state and one of the first things I did was to check for a Home Goods otherwise I wouldn’t go!

  • Reply
    Anne R.
    August 29, 2014 at 2:09 PM

    HomeGoods is my happy place :)Last week I scored an amazingly affordable chevron throw that transformed my sofa!

  • Reply
    mary
    August 29, 2014 at 2:13 PM

    Home Goods….what a fun place to find happy things for home!

  • Reply
    Amanda
    August 29, 2014 at 2:17 PM

    Need some Home Goods Love over here to to turn some boring blah into bold and beautiful. Love Lindsey and her amazing talent and work! This turned out simply fantastic!

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    jessi
    August 29, 2014 at 2:17 PM

    so talented! love your style and vision… seriously, like every morning that i wake up, i love it 🙂

  • Reply
    Brittany Chavers
    August 29, 2014 at 2:18 PM

    I love the makeover! I also love Home Goods and would love to get my hands on a gift card! Thanks for the opportunity!

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    Ashley
    August 29, 2014 at 2:19 PM

    I’ve never been to HomeGoods. Looks like a trip might be in the works 🙂

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    CC
    August 29, 2014 at 2:25 PM

    We just got a HomeGoods in our city and I can’t wait to check it out!

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    Leslie
    August 29, 2014 at 2:26 PM

    AMAZING what a few dollars, a little imagination, and some pops of color will do. LOVE LOVE LOVE Home Goods, lucky enough to have a big one here in town and it’s fun to check them out just to see what’s new!

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    Paige
    August 29, 2014 at 2:30 PM

    I love Home Goods! There’s one around the corner from my house and I love to stop by and see what’s new.

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    amanda
    August 29, 2014 at 2:33 PM

    I love how some new textiles can really transform a room, quickly and cheaply!

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    janet
    August 29, 2014 at 2:34 PM

    Love HomeGoods! And love the make over!

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    Lauren
    August 29, 2014 at 2:35 PM

    Love love love Home Goods!! One is opening in my city soon and I cannot wait!! Can’t wait to find some decorative pieces!!

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    Holly
    August 29, 2014 at 2:35 PM

    I love how the blue and white de-tan-ify the room. Great job!

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    Ammanda
    August 29, 2014 at 2:36 PM

    I really like that you didn’t try to bring the color in with the curtains – that might have been too much – the pattern on them works really well.Love the ikat pillows – nice work!

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    Kathy
    August 29, 2014 at 2:36 PM

    The room looks great! (I wonder what the mirror would look like turned lengthwise.) Love the colors and the curtains!

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    Shelley Davis
    August 29, 2014 at 2:37 PM

    Love the changes! I would love to win this prize! Thank you for the chance.

  • Reply
    Tawni
    August 29, 2014 at 2:39 PM

    I love HomeGoods and the makeover!

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    Sarah K C
    August 29, 2014 at 2:41 PM

    I love me some homegoods!!! nice job on the transformation.

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    Charity Smith
    August 29, 2014 at 2:43 PM

    We LOVE it! It’s inspired me too! And all votes are in favor of the fluffy rug, which is indeed a vast improvement in lounging quality. Thanks again!

  • Reply
    Chelsea
    August 29, 2014 at 2:47 PM

    I love HomeGoods! I always leave there with something.

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    Carol
    August 29, 2014 at 2:50 PM

    It’s amazing how some colorful accessories can brighten up a room. Mine could certainly use some more color.

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    Donna Lane
    August 29, 2014 at 2:55 PM

    Your changes are a fresh good look. You made it happen without breaking the bank. Nice job!

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    Kristin
    August 29, 2014 at 3:00 PM

    I love HomeGoods. One of my favorite places to wander around.

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    ashlee
    August 29, 2014 at 3:00 PM

    What a that nice change!!
    We have hardwood that i need to warm up with a homegoods rug!!

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    Michelle M
    August 29, 2014 at 3:03 PM

    Love Home Goods!

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    Nicki W.
    August 29, 2014 at 3:03 PM

    Awesome! So simple but it looks so clean and brighter!

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    Joyce
    August 29, 2014 at 3:07 PM

    That made a big difference!

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    Melesa
    August 29, 2014 at 3:08 PM

    I love your taste, Lindsey! So, we’re buying a house and I could totally put that gift card to use. 🙂

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    Deb
    August 29, 2014 at 3:09 PM

    Home Goods just opened a store in my hometown last Sunday. I’ve been there three times already. I used to travel more than 2 hours to shop there, I love this store!

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    Linda Owens
    August 29, 2014 at 3:11 PM

    What a wonderful giveaway! Homegoods is such a wonderful place.

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    Emily
    August 29, 2014 at 3:12 PM

    I love Home Goods! Thanks for the giveaway opportunity!

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    Shellie
    August 29, 2014 at 3:12 PM

    I love love love me some home goods. I really love their rugs I have bought several there and can’t believe you couldn’t find one with color. Although I do like the white rug, I would have loved to see a bold blue rug in the makeover. I am also in need of a new rug!! Hope I win the gift card. I need some happiness these days!!!

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    Molly Cannon
    August 29, 2014 at 3:13 PM

    Looks great! Now I want to shop at Home Goods! 😉

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    Julia S
    August 29, 2014 at 3:15 PM

    Looks great! Homegoods is my absolute fave store so thanks for the chance to win! I was just there this week looking for Halloween decor!

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    Clarisa Cue
    August 29, 2014 at 3:16 PM

    With the recent purchase of a new home, a Homegoods GC would be ideal. Thanks. Love your blog.

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    Liz B
    August 29, 2014 at 3:22 PM

    It’s amazing what a few accessories and an afternoon can do for a space. Sometimes the simplest things make the biggest difference. 🙂

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    Katie
    August 29, 2014 at 3:27 PM

    I love Charity and am so happy to see pictures of her pretty room! Nicely done – doable for us regular folks, not all expensive and then you’re afraid to actually live in it.

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    Jessica S
    August 29, 2014 at 3:29 PM

    My 6-year old (and her Guinea Pig AKA Cupcake Winter Soldier…. don’t ask) is in desperate need of a room makeover. Any time you feel like driving down south of Tucson to help a sista out is good with me… 😉

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    Pia
    August 29, 2014 at 3:29 PM

    Cutest rug ever.

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    Mary
    August 29, 2014 at 3:30 PM

    I would love to win the $100!! I don’t shop Homegoods as often as I would like.

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    Sally
    August 29, 2014 at 3:37 PM

    I love the pillows! It is amazing how simple accessories can change the whole feel of a room! Homegoods is one of my favorite places to shop for pillows and accessories!

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    Lynn Weber
    August 29, 2014 at 3:38 PM

    Love HomeGoods! It’s either feast or famine, sometimes I find everything I need (or didn’t know that I “need”), and sometimes nothing. But I keep trying!

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    tara
    August 29, 2014 at 3:42 PM

    Can I just say that I love your blog? Mostly I come here for the punny commentary but the awesome before and afters don’t hurt. Great job on the makeover. Yay home goods!

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    Misty
    August 29, 2014 at 3:47 PM

    I love HomeGoods! That place is my jam!

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    Meg Larsen
    August 29, 2014 at 3:49 PM

    Wow. Can you come fix tan at my house too? I don’t live far away…

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    April
    August 29, 2014 at 3:50 PM

    So cool! Great job Lindsay! Charity is such a great person she deserves this!!!

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    Stacey
    August 29, 2014 at 3:58 PM

    Was justin Home Goods earlier this afternoon!

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    Laurel
    August 29, 2014 at 4:00 PM

    I love my pillows and lampshade from Home Goods! I would love to refresh the bathrooms with some new towels…

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    Erin Cherry
    August 29, 2014 at 4:02 PM

    Looks awesome! It’s amazing what little things can do to make a room feel complete!

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    Jennifer McCloskey
    August 29, 2014 at 4:06 PM

    Live home goods and could definitely spend $100 easily!!

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    Geri
    August 29, 2014 at 4:08 PM

    Home Goods is my favorite “go to make me happy” store!!!!

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    Teri
    August 29, 2014 at 4:18 PM

    Love HomeGoods! Just bought a big mirror there for my daughters studio apt. A gift card would help us do some more decorating!

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    Nancy
    August 29, 2014 at 4:25 PM

    I love HomeGoods and I really love your website! I check it every morning before I go to work!

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    Mama Hebes
    August 29, 2014 at 4:30 PM

    Amazing what you can do with just a little bit! Homegoods is always my go to! Love it!

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    KimberJ
    August 29, 2014 at 4:34 PM

    I love HomeGoods! That’s where the hunt starts whenever we need a rug, linens, or gifts.

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    Jen
    August 29, 2014 at 4:51 PM

    I live on the east side of the valley. Hoping some Home goods love comes this way.

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    Mariela
    August 29, 2014 at 4:58 PM

    Love the way it all came together. I have that same sofa and similar set up. Thanks for the inspiration. Also, love homegoods and all the nice things they have been doing lately. Their Instagram recently helped spread some happy. Nice to see a company encourage random acts of kindness.

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    Lynn
    August 29, 2014 at 4:59 PM

    Great job, Lindsey! What a transformation of your friend’s living room.

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    Andi S
    August 29, 2014 at 5:06 PM

    Looks great! It’s amazing what a few pillows and accessories will do for a room.

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    Tiff
    August 29, 2014 at 5:07 PM

    I LOVE homegoods!! 🙂 😉

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    Jamie Lynn
    August 29, 2014 at 5:07 PM

    That room looks so great! It’s crazy how far just a few simple things can go in making a room look and feel completely different. I LOVELOVELOVE Homegoods. I could spend hours (and thousands!!!) in there!!

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    Leslie Weiler
    August 29, 2014 at 5:15 PM

    We just bought a new house and it could use some Home Goods lovin!! Love the simple touches you used to freshen up that space

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    Alicia E
    August 29, 2014 at 5:25 PM

    I would LOVE some HomeGoods goodness 🙂

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    Laurie Arnold
    August 29, 2014 at 5:26 PM

    I would like to enter the contest!

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    Amanda
    August 29, 2014 at 5:40 PM

    I LOVE home goods!!! I want it!!! 🙂

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    Brittney
    August 29, 2014 at 5:40 PM

    Really diggin the after! Would love to win the gift card…I have a nursery to start 🙂

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    heather f
    August 29, 2014 at 5:42 PM

    I was just at home goods today going crazy over table cloths and pillows and dishes. I love them

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    Angie
    August 29, 2014 at 5:47 PM

    Who knew such small things could make such a HUGE difference!! You did a fabulous job! I would love to try to do as well!!
    Angie

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    Domanique
    August 29, 2014 at 5:47 PM

    I love home goods!! We’re currentlyin the masters school life and buying cute decor is not in the budget for the next three years! Here’s to crossing my fingers!

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    Chris k in Wisconsin
    August 29, 2014 at 5:49 PM

    We just had a Home Goods open last Sunday in Madison! It is a beautiful store and the prices are wonderful. Would be fun to go back w/ a gift card in hand!! 🙂

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    Mallory
    August 29, 2014 at 5:50 PM

    Hey, I’ll take 100 bucks! Pick me! Pick me!!

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    LeeAnn
    August 29, 2014 at 5:54 PM

    Great job, Lindsey! It’s really pretty.

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    Dani @ Painting Sunny
    August 29, 2014 at 6:01 PM

    I adore HomeGoods! I’m not a clothes shopper so never understood the appeal of TJ Maxx… until I found the home-decor sister of it in HomeGoods! I wish I lived closer to one! We have one an hour or so away, and when I was there I found SO many nice things… I believe I bought two pillows, a cat bed, a hamper, a quilt for my son’s room, and a storage box for cloth napkins all for like $96 dollars. I would move into one if I could…

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    Julia @ It's Always Ruetten
    August 29, 2014 at 6:25 PM

    I love the rug and the dark teal! Great makeover! Thanks for the giveaway!

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    Shannon B
    August 29, 2014 at 6:27 PM

    Love HomeGoods and Love the makeover! A $100 gift card would sure help me make my new rental feel like home! 😉

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    Charis Lau
    August 29, 2014 at 6:29 PM

    I’ve become a fan of HomeGoods since we purchased our first home this year. That gift card would come in very handy as we are still adding decorative details to our home.

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    Hannah
    August 29, 2014 at 6:36 PM

    Looks great!

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    sara bonert
    August 29, 2014 at 6:49 PM

    What a nice little spruce up! It has to be great to have blogger friends that showcase home improvement projects! 🙂

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    Jessica
    August 29, 2014 at 6:57 PM

    You did a great job! I could definitely use a rug to hold my chairs in place. My kids like to take running starts at them, so I’m pulling them away from the wall multiple times a day.

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    Kristi
    August 29, 2014 at 6:57 PM

    I love homegoods! Lately living on a budget has really cut down on my decorating and home improvement. I would LOVE to do some things that are on my list for the house!

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    Ashley B
    August 29, 2014 at 7:06 PM

    LOVE Home Goods. 🙂 Thanks!

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    Megan Rose
    August 29, 2014 at 7:14 PM

    We are getting ready to move to a very open and empty floor plan that has only finished cement (even the bedrooms) so I would love to get a rug or two!!

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    Jennifer S.
    August 29, 2014 at 7:21 PM

    I love HomeGoods! They have the BEST selection of baskets!

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    JoAnn
    August 29, 2014 at 7:25 PM

    Great makeover…..simple yet made a big impact!

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    Jolene
    August 29, 2014 at 7:28 PM

    Beautiful transformation!!!

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    Amanda
    August 29, 2014 at 7:29 PM

    My city *just* got a Home Goods and I haven’t even been yet!

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    Kim N
    August 29, 2014 at 7:33 PM

    I just went to my first home goods a few weeks ago! I’m obsessed. I wish I could trash ally furniture and start from scratch.

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    The Peppermint Journalist
    August 29, 2014 at 7:36 PM

    A couple of colorful pillows always improve a space!

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    Ashleigh hall
    August 29, 2014 at 7:36 PM

    I love me some Home Goods… and it loves me back, so much so that stuff just jumps in my cart every.time.I.am.there!!

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    Amy
    August 29, 2014 at 7:39 PM

    Great transformation, really liking that cozy rug.

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    MrsTJHunter
    August 29, 2014 at 7:42 PM

    I love how a few reasonably priced accessories can change the feel of a room. It’s a fresh and cozy update. Well done!

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    Olivia
    August 29, 2014 at 7:46 PM

    Looks great! Love Homegoods.

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    Olivia
    August 29, 2014 at 7:48 PM

    looks great! love home goods.

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    Laura
    August 29, 2014 at 7:55 PM

    We have been in our house for 2 years and our family room still hasn’t been decorated. Maybe a gift card win is the motivation I need!

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    sandy johnson
    August 29, 2014 at 7:55 PM

    Amazing the difference a little color can make!

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    Lindsey
    August 29, 2014 at 7:56 PM

    Wow,what a difference pillows and throw made. Love it all!

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    Cari
    August 29, 2014 at 8:14 PM

    This room looks great! I would love a $100 gift card.

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    Hillary Hawkins
    August 29, 2014 at 8:38 PM

    They say Disney is the happiest place on Earth, but I might have to put HomeGoods just above it! Moving back from South Korea in a few weeks, and I know it will be one of my first stops when I get back! I’ve missed it tremendously!!

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    Kris {Driven by Décor}
    August 29, 2014 at 8:41 PM

    My favorite of all stores – could spend that in about 5 minutes! Love the room makeover – HomeGoods rocks!

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    Shelly Turley
    August 29, 2014 at 8:54 PM

    Simple yet beautiful! I love these changes! It’s always amazing to me what a difference curtains make, but your pillows and the mirror and all of your other fun details really give the room such a cozy feeling! I ❤️It!! Uh-mazing job!!!

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    Michellelhb
    August 29, 2014 at 8:57 PM

    I love the couch! So pretty.

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    Audrey
    August 29, 2014 at 9:04 PM

    I’d love a gift card! I could use some cute new pillows for my sofa!

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    Peggy
    August 29, 2014 at 9:24 PM

    Would love a gift card! Just redecorating my living room!

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    Shana
    August 29, 2014 at 9:36 PM

    I love how curtains dress up any room. And I love the white rug~ someday when my boys are grown I’ll have my pretty white room. Someday I’ll be #homegoodshappy !!

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    Laurel m.
    August 29, 2014 at 9:49 PM

    Ooh, bring me some color, too! I really like the mirror and pillows.

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    Laurel m.
    August 29, 2014 at 9:49 PM

    Ooh, bring me some color, too!

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    Mary Courtney Todnem
    August 29, 2014 at 9:56 PM

    you did a great job, it looks so much more homey and soft!

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    Yvonne
    August 29, 2014 at 9:58 PM

    I would certainly love for homegoods to cheer me up. I love their store.

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    Katherine
    August 29, 2014 at 10:26 PM

    You are amazing…your ability to just jazz up a room without making it look freakish is amazing (I do not have that gift…). Well done!

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    Olivia
    August 29, 2014 at 10:35 PM

    Room looks great. Would love to win a gift card. I have just the room that could use a mini makeover. Thanks

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    Wendy Burchik
    August 29, 2014 at 10:38 PM

    Please let me be HomeGoods happy!! I promise I will spend it just right!! 🙂

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    Sarah
    August 29, 2014 at 11:06 PM

    What a lovely makeover. I would love to win a gift card to Home Goods. It is always a great source and I need a new rug!

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    Elisa Peterson
    August 29, 2014 at 11:08 PM

    Looks Good. Love the color choices, and I agree. They need to change the standard size in curtains!

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    MJ
    August 30, 2014 at 3:54 AM

    Great after (plus nice job on the Ikat pillow!) I love your blog, I have some ’80’s era heavy oak furniture I’m gathering up my nerve to repurpose and your blog is giving me some wonderful ideas!

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    Gretchen
    August 30, 2014 at 4:12 AM

    Love HomeGoods! I stop in there all the time.

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    ali wenger
    August 30, 2014 at 4:29 AM

    That looks fantastic! And super easy – anyone can manage those changes 🙂

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    Susan
    August 30, 2014 at 4:47 AM

    I love HomeGoods! What a great giveaway!

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    Kari Steinbach
    August 30, 2014 at 5:01 AM

    Would love a little $ to spend at HomeGoods!

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    shannon macklam
    August 30, 2014 at 5:15 AM

    I love HomeGoods!

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    Liz Fariello
    August 30, 2014 at 5:32 AM

    Love the color adds – trying to do the same in my living room! HomeGoods is definitely my happy place to do it 🙂

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    Christine
    August 30, 2014 at 6:02 AM

    I love Home Goods (just stopped by yesterday)! Would love to have some extra money to spend there, your room looks so much better with just a few well chosen accessories.

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    Jenni
    August 30, 2014 at 6:08 AM

    I LOVE HomeGoods! What great after pictures!

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    Alayna
    August 30, 2014 at 6:25 AM

    That looks kinda like my living room, all brown and dreary. I love your use of beachy colors. Great job!

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    Amanda Sakovitz
    August 30, 2014 at 6:30 AM

    Looks beautiful! I love the blue hues!

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    Nicole
    August 30, 2014 at 6:32 AM

    I love how you “re-did” our room. GREAT JOB! I now would like to “re-do” mine. Thanks for a wonderful giveaway!

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    Nikki H
    August 30, 2014 at 6:39 AM

    I love Home Goods!

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    Aly W
    August 30, 2014 at 6:58 AM

    The colorful throw is my favorite! A bronze metallic leather ottoman or pouf would look awesome with that rug.

    Also I like that you mixed the teal throw with navy ikat pillows – I wouldn’t have thought that combo would work together but it looks really good.

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    justina
    August 30, 2014 at 7:05 AM

    I would love to win! What a great giveaway!

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    Robin
    August 30, 2014 at 7:09 AM

    What fun to have new pillows for the changes in season coming up!! Home Goods is so fun to shop!

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    Bets
    August 30, 2014 at 7:10 AM

    How pretty!! It’s amazing what a little bit of money and some love can do to a room. And thanks for the reminder that HomeGoods sells curtains (duh, but of course!!) as I have to deal with the fact that our home office is currently sporting two completely different window panels (one gauzy sheer and one lined Morrocan print — don’t ask) on each of the two windows. Oooh, and I LOVE the white fluffy rug!!

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    Katie Slade
    August 30, 2014 at 7:42 AM

    Such a huge difference with little change! Love it.

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    Good Twin
    August 30, 2014 at 7:57 AM

    what did the fish say when it swam into a brick wall?

    Dam!

    🙂

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    D Diane Davis
    August 30, 2014 at 8:14 AM

    I have a room similar with all the browns and tans. It was good to see incorporating other colors in it!!

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    Stephanie
    August 30, 2014 at 8:27 AM

    Ooooh, me me me!! I need some wall decor in the worst way!!

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    bette
    August 30, 2014 at 8:39 AM

    Love the curtains! HomeGoods is the best – I never go there and not find something I have to have!

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    Kathy
    August 30, 2014 at 8:43 AM

    Awesome give away! LOVE Home Goods!!!

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    Melanie
    August 30, 2014 at 9:22 AM

    Great job! I love HomeGoods and I love that they are spreading happiness!

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    Justine
    August 30, 2014 at 9:29 AM

    HomeGoods is my favorite!

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    Mary W.
    August 30, 2014 at 9:36 AM

    I have never left a HomeGoods with LESS than $100 worth of stuff!

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    sangeetha
    August 30, 2014 at 9:57 AM

    Great job – its looks so much more punched up now

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    Thomas Murphy
    August 30, 2014 at 10:10 AM

    I love Homegoods! Thanks for the giveaway.

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    Sarah663
    August 30, 2014 at 10:53 AM

    Love me some Home Goods. It’s amazing the difference accessories can make.

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    Deb
    August 30, 2014 at 11:11 AM

    I love shopping at HomeGoods. Great Value.

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    Sally Pagel
    August 30, 2014 at 11:28 AM

    Home Goods is my favorite place for decorating!

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    Cara
    August 30, 2014 at 11:45 AM

    Looks so much better. I love homegoods

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    petra
    August 30, 2014 at 12:11 PM

    I can always find something at Homegoods to spruce things up. An amazing giveaway! Thank you!

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    Kristine
    August 30, 2014 at 12:43 PM

    Just moved and Homegoods is my best friend!

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    Stephanie @ The Cozy Old Farmhouse
    August 30, 2014 at 12:50 PM

    Would love to win this, I can think of many uses for it! 🙂

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    Ashley C
    August 30, 2014 at 1:34 PM

    Thanks for the giveaway, I love shopping at HomeGoods!

    demureprincess7(at)gmail(dot)com

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    shirley elliott
    August 30, 2014 at 1:38 PM

    Love, love, love Home Goods. Thanks for the opportunity to enter giveaway.

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    Shannon
    August 30, 2014 at 2:03 PM

    Great to see a REAL home makeover, looks GREAT!

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    Amanda Hope
    August 30, 2014 at 2:29 PM

    I really like that throw! I think I would have tried to add even more color by getting some kinda lame picture or canvas and splattering the whole thing with lots of different blue paints. #crazyartistthings

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    Marian
    August 30, 2014 at 2:38 PM

    I can’t even begin to tell you how fun it would be to spend $100 of pretty stuff, guilt free!

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    Candace
    August 30, 2014 at 2:46 PM

    I would LOVE to win a home goods gift card. Been really needing a few things for decorating my house!

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    Kate U.
    August 30, 2014 at 3:01 PM

    That before pic looks a lot like my living room! Need some color therapy, quick!

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    Andrea
    August 30, 2014 at 3:08 PM

    I love Homegoods. I never know what I’m going to find.

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    TucsonPatty
    August 30, 2014 at 4:11 PM

    I would love to shop at Home Goods for a few things for my living room…I need lamps and end tables.

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    denise
    August 30, 2014 at 4:42 PM

    love home goods. favorite place to shop. needing a new rug for the living room.

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    shannon
    August 30, 2014 at 5:48 PM

    proof that a little creativity and a little cash can go a long way! could use $100 to HomeGoods for the new home I just moved into! Thanks for the opportunity and thanks for such a fun blog to read!

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    Ginny Austin
    August 30, 2014 at 6:08 PM

    I would love to win the gift card! Great job on the room!

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    Beth
    August 30, 2014 at 6:29 PM

    We’re buying our first home next week (after moving 7 times in less than 5 years of marriage) and we would LOVE to make it ours with HomeGoods! Thanks for the opportunity!

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    Janet - PaintedPiglet
    August 30, 2014 at 6:31 PM

    We have a Home Goods opening up here in the next few weeks. I’d LOVE to visit with a hundred bucks in my hot little hand 🙂 GREAT new look for the tan room!

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    Jodie
    August 30, 2014 at 6:52 PM

    I would love a Home Goods g/c. We need new bedding, new pots and pans, and new rugs!

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    Elizabeth
    August 30, 2014 at 7:03 PM

    Love Homegoods, that throw is such a pretty color blue.

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    Ana
    August 30, 2014 at 7:20 PM

    Hello…is this giveaway for real? If so….count me in!
    Ana

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    Leslie Brown
    August 30, 2014 at 8:17 PM

    I love giveaways, especially if I win! Heeheee! Found you via Pinterest and your reading rainbow stairwell wall blog post. Thanks so much!

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    Alisha
    August 30, 2014 at 8:44 PM

    I NEED to win so I can buy some goodies for our daughter’s nursery before she comes home from the NICU. 🙂

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    Mindy
    August 30, 2014 at 9:18 PM

    I’d love some happiness here too!

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    Hanna
    August 30, 2014 at 9:44 PM

    I love that you used what you already had! I think it’s frustrating to not be able to picture our own stuff all beautified and feel like we have to replace things instead of update. How’s that for a run on sentence?! 🙂

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    AmandaCB
    August 30, 2014 at 10:00 PM

    We just got a HomeGoods! Thanks for the giveaway!

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    D'Net Layton
    August 30, 2014 at 10:36 PM

    You did a fantastic job – it really is a much happier space. Love how you worked so well with what was on hand.

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    tracie c.
    August 30, 2014 at 11:15 PM

    wow what a difference! looks so cozy and fresh now! i love homegoods!

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    Katie
    August 31, 2014 at 1:25 AM

    I am definitely inspired! Wow! Can’t wait to fix up my drab living room now 🙂

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    Benny Sequeira
    August 31, 2014 at 2:35 AM

    I need some pillows.

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    Natasha S
    August 31, 2014 at 2:37 AM

    Can’t wait to win, would love some lamps.

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    A Gupta
    August 31, 2014 at 2:39 AM

    We need a rug, and this giveway gift card would be awesome.

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    chris
    August 31, 2014 at 7:03 AM

    Have loved HomeGoods for years and would love, love, love the opportunity to be able to spruce things up a bit w/ some new color around here, especially after the spring flood from which we are still journeying back from. A little new of this, or a little new of that would be just the ticket!

    Chris in SW Ohio

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    Tiffany
    August 31, 2014 at 7:21 AM

    You did such a great job with this! A HomeGoods just opened 6 minutes away from my house…before I had to drive at least 20, so it’s dangerous! 🙂

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    Jessica V
    August 31, 2014 at 7:27 AM

    Wow, such an easy yet impactful makeover. I’d love to win to giftcard!

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    Connie
    August 31, 2014 at 8:05 AM

    It’s amazing how a few textiles can change the look of a room and take it from “blah” to “dazzling”.

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    Ami
    August 31, 2014 at 8:06 AM

    I love love love HomeGoods!

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    Tara R
    August 31, 2014 at 8:25 AM

    Wow! It’s amazing how you were able to make the room look totally different with a few really good fabrics. You did a great job, I’m inspired.

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    Diann
    August 31, 2014 at 8:56 AM

    I LOVE Homegoods!!! You did an amazing job on the room and the teal is a wonderful pop of color to another-wise drab room. What a lucky friend you have!

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    tammigirl
    August 31, 2014 at 10:30 AM

    That’s a lot of change on a budget! I need someone else’s eyes in my house, too.

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    the cape on the corner
    August 31, 2014 at 11:08 AM

    love that blue ikat pillow, and the curtains made a huge difference. i’d love to use this gift card towards some new sheets. thanks!
    b

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    Nicole
    August 31, 2014 at 12:07 PM

    I’ve been stuck in a rut with beige walls and beige furniture since we moved into this house a year ago. I desperately need to add color to this house but have zero money in my decorating budget. Winning a gift card to HomeGoods would be like winning the lottery for me.

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    Madelein - mother to six wonderful kids
    August 31, 2014 at 12:55 PM

    Great transformation!

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    Sandi P
    August 31, 2014 at 1:55 PM

    I think the rug made the biggest difference, but I would probably go with pillows and accessories.

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    Joelle brady
    August 31, 2014 at 2:38 PM

    I love the pillows

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    Susan
    August 31, 2014 at 5:16 PM

    Looks great! Homegoods is my favorite 🙂

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    Cheryl B.
    August 31, 2014 at 5:21 PM

    I would love a Homegoods decor redo in my home! Thanks for the chance.

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    Margaret Maggie Porter
    August 31, 2014 at 5:42 PM

    I would love to spruce up my home with Home Goods!

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    Solducky
    August 31, 2014 at 6:10 PM

    You did a great job! I love Homegoods.

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    Lisa Bourlier
    August 31, 2014 at 6:16 PM

    Love Home Goods! Lots of Choices!

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    Jody
    August 31, 2014 at 6:25 PM

    Awesome job, looks great!

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    Shirley Miller
    August 31, 2014 at 6:39 PM

    I would love to get some new curtains and pillows for my boring living room!!

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    Marianne S.
    August 31, 2014 at 6:39 PM

    The pillows on the couch are nice, but I think the rug on the floor really warms up the space. The tile floor made the space seem too cold before. Now is seems nice and cozy!

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    beck campbell
    August 31, 2014 at 6:46 PM

    We just got a HomeGoods in our area…great store! I wasn’t really “in the mood” to shop when I went, but I loved the styling and the prices! Great changes to the room…she will LOVE it! Making a room “pretty” just makes everything better!

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    Melissa
    August 31, 2014 at 6:55 PM

    I love Homegoods and could definitely use a little makeover for my living room!

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    rebecca
    August 31, 2014 at 7:09 PM

    Looks great, thanks for sharing!

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    Megan
    August 31, 2014 at 7:17 PM

    I would love some pillows or an area rug from homegoods. Or a bench for my entryway. Lots of possibilities!

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    Jamie
    August 31, 2014 at 7:25 PM

    What a great update! Love Home Goods!

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    Jamie
    August 31, 2014 at 7:28 PM

    What a great update. Love Home Goods!

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    Maureen G
    August 31, 2014 at 7:44 PM

    I think the curtains make the biggest difference although the homeowner is probably happiest about the rug putting the brakes on the couch smashing into the vertical blinds. Amazing what a difference $250.00-$.69 can make!

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    Jenna Osborne
    August 31, 2014 at 7:55 PM

    You did a great job! I especially love that blue throw, it looks so comfy!

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    Georgie Lee
    August 31, 2014 at 8:01 PM

    Homegoods is great! Can’t wait to see what they have for Halloween and fall decorations.

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    Cindy H
    August 31, 2014 at 8:25 PM

    Love what you did here! Such simple changes but made such a difference!

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    Kristina A
    August 31, 2014 at 9:25 PM

    I keep looking for a rug at HomeGoods and haven’t found the right one just yet!

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    Rosalynn
    August 31, 2014 at 10:23 PM

    Cute makeover! And I LOVE Homegoods, thanks for the chance to win!!

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    Amanda
    August 31, 2014 at 11:44 PM

    Is it too late? I’d love a chance to win and great job! What a difference a few touches can make!

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    donna giblin
    September 1, 2014 at 4:00 AM

    I am going through my house doing these little quick changes to refresh my rooms for fall. Home Goods makes these kinds of changes easy!

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    Tina snipes
    September 1, 2014 at 5:15 AM

    Her room looks great! I would love to shop too!!!

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    cara
    September 1, 2014 at 5:33 AM

    LOVE Homegoods! Even my 6 year old daughter has a set of “wish book” photos on my phone. We both find something new and awesome every visit.

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    Beth
    September 1, 2014 at 5:53 AM

    What an improvement! I think the rug is my favorite part. Great job!

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    Debi
    September 1, 2014 at 6:59 AM

    I love HomeGoods! It’s a dangerous place. I go in there and want to re-do every single room in my house!

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    Lisa Carr
    September 1, 2014 at 7:30 AM

    It’s amazing what a few simple additions can do. Great job. I LOVE HomeGoods!

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    Alicia
    September 1, 2014 at 7:46 AM

    Hope I’m not too late!! I would love to win!

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    Rosie S
    September 1, 2014 at 7:46 AM

    Wow, love the pillows you made too! The room does look so much better, good color choices. And I love Home Goods….maybe a little too much…..

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    Natalie
    September 1, 2014 at 8:06 AM

    We have a new Home Goods opening up two minutes from my house!

    The husband has been warned.

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    Dana Rodriguez
    September 1, 2014 at 8:23 AM

    Well I am late yo the party but ty for the chance! #homegoodshappy

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    Dana Rodriguez
    September 1, 2014 at 8:24 AM

    to even lol wow I am tired!!Happy Labor day!!

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    Dana Rodriguez
    September 1, 2014 at 8:27 AM

    https://twitter.com/tatzgrrly/status/506463141501632512

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    Kirsten
    September 1, 2014 at 8:44 AM

    Nice job; I love Home Goods!!!

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    amy
    September 1, 2014 at 8:49 AM

    curtains make the room!

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    awgirl
    September 1, 2014 at 9:48 AM

    Whats not to love about Home Goods!

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    mary matheson
    September 1, 2014 at 9:59 AM

    I love HomeGoods!

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    Laura Bervig
    September 1, 2014 at 10:09 AM

    Ooh what a fun giveaway!! I love Homegoods!

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    Theresa
    September 1, 2014 at 10:13 AM

    My beige living room could use some Home Goods color too!

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    Lori
    September 1, 2014 at 10:18 AM

    What a great makeover!!

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    Anna
    September 1, 2014 at 10:25 AM

    The HomeGoods clincher for me is their lighting department. Great lighting can totally transform a room! The selection and pricing at HomeGoods can’t be beat.

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    Kari H
    September 1, 2014 at 10:41 AM

    It turned out nicely, definitely much happier.

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    Dorothy
    September 1, 2014 at 11:06 AM

    So cute! I’m thinking of decorating my living room in navys and greens. 🙂

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    Erin W
    September 1, 2014 at 12:19 PM

    That blue throw, mirror, and the white rug “make it” – love, love, LOVE HomeGoods!

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    Heidi J
    September 1, 2014 at 12:56 PM

    Beautiful! Love homegoods!!

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    Lynne
    September 1, 2014 at 12:57 PM

    Wow, $250 really made a huge difference! Well done.

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    Danielle K
    September 1, 2014 at 12:57 PM

    Thanks for the giveaway! I love Homegoods! It definitely makes me happy 🙂

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    Meggan
    September 1, 2014 at 1:12 PM

    Looks awesome! What a fun way to spend an afternoon!

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    Meredith
    September 1, 2014 at 1:15 PM

    I love your site and I love HomeGoods!

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    Jackieo
    September 1, 2014 at 1:26 PM

    Great makeover

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    Jackieo
    September 1, 2014 at 1:26 PM

    Ok

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    KathleenC
    September 1, 2014 at 1:34 PM

    I am already being rewarded by reading your blog as you introduce so many wonderful other sites to me. But I also want a gift card. Thanks to you and HomeGoods!

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    Ashleigh hall
    September 1, 2014 at 1:45 PM

    Wow! What a transformation with such a small effort!! Love Homegoods so much and stop by almost weekly to see what is new! 🙂

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    Lisa O.
    September 1, 2014 at 1:51 PM

    Home Goods is one of my FAVS. Would love to win a gift card!

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    Trisha
    September 1, 2014 at 2:15 PM

    I’d love to give Homegoods a try. It’s a bit of a drive for me to get to one, so I’ve never been there. But I keep hearing about it and seeing the cute things all over the internet. It’s time I had an excuse to shop there!

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    Lynn Hebert
    September 1, 2014 at 2:49 PM

    You did a great job bringing that room to life! It looks very inviting now. I love HomeGoods, I can never leave the store without a few items in my cart.

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    Katy
    September 1, 2014 at 2:50 PM

    I’m currently noodling over the redo for three of our four bedrooms. One is my office now but it’s moving down the hall, one is empty (in-laws finally moved out after almost four YEARS!!), and one is the guest room/library (which can now be two separate rooms at last). Office and guest room colors are decided, but the library… Well, I could sure use some Home Goods inspiration!

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    Emily Jane
    September 1, 2014 at 3:07 PM

    LOVE HomeGoods! I think I could decorate and furnish my entire house with their finds! Thanks for the giveaway!!

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    Calli
    September 1, 2014 at 3:15 PM

    amazing what a difference a few items can make! great job!

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    Joe
    September 1, 2014 at 3:37 PM

    Could put the gift card to good use!

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    Patty
    September 1, 2014 at 4:10 PM

    My daughter just moved into a triple decker in Dorchester. She needs curtains. Her boyfriend nailed Dollar Store curtains over the windows.

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    Emily
    September 1, 2014 at 4:23 PM

    We finally got a HomeGoods about a year ago and it’s great!

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    Marty
    September 1, 2014 at 4:25 PM

    Oh my! I’ve never shopped at Homegoods, and this would be a treat to win $100 to start!

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    Donna White
    September 1, 2014 at 4:35 PM

    Oh… be still my racing heart ! Love Home Goods !!!

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    Kathy
    September 1, 2014 at 4:40 PM

    I’ve only been to Homegoods once, but I fell in love right away. Winning a gift card would make me VERY happy!

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    Anjanette
    September 1, 2014 at 5:02 PM

    I just finished my basement and need some stuff to fill up the space.

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    Gabrielle Woolwine
    September 1, 2014 at 5:03 PM

    I just moved into a rental..blech! It could use some HomeGoods love. Pick me, pick me!

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    Julie L
    September 1, 2014 at 5:39 PM

    Our living room needs a major update so I’d love to get a rug or maybe a nice lamp to update the look!

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    Bessie
    September 1, 2014 at 6:19 PM

    I love your site! Thanks for the chance to win the giftcard. Could certainly put that to use!

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    Jesse
    September 1, 2014 at 6:20 PM

    Thanks for all the great ideas I glean from your site and for the chance to win!

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    Natalie
    September 1, 2014 at 6:26 PM

    HomeGoods is amazing- I could wander in there for hours!

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    Heidi N.
    September 1, 2014 at 6:36 PM

    Love the shot of color with the accessories.

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    Kristen
    September 1, 2014 at 6:55 PM

    Good job! LOVE HomeGoods!!!

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    jaime
    September 1, 2014 at 6:56 PM

    Love your site—would love to win a gift card 🙂

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    Dia
    September 1, 2014 at 7:20 PM

    Love it. A Home Goods is opening soon in my city! I can’t wait. Also, I would love to know where you purchased the ikat fabric for the pillows. That would be perfect in my living room

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      Lindsey @ Better After
      September 1, 2014 at 10:06 PM

      Hi Dia! I got the fabric from OnlineFabricStore.com. I will send you the exact name of it when I am not on my phone and can look it up!

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    Robin Wilson
    September 1, 2014 at 7:22 PM

    I love HomeGoos so much it scares my husband every time I go shopping there!

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    Angie Jones
    September 1, 2014 at 8:27 PM

    What a big impact! I just love HomeGoods!

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    Deidre
    September 1, 2014 at 8:28 PM

    Just a little bit of $$$ and sense and you have a great look. Good job~

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    Amber
    September 1, 2014 at 8:29 PM

    This is a great give away! I live 1 mile from our Home Goods and I’m always there!

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    Darlene
    September 1, 2014 at 9:09 PM

    Would love to add some color to my living room!

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    Andrea
    September 2, 2014 at 2:07 AM

    What an accomplishment with $250! Love the rug! What a difference it makes! Maybe I will be the lucky one to jazz up my living abode with a Home Goods gift card! Fingers crossed 🙂

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    Emali
    September 2, 2014 at 5:25 AM

    Oh yay! I love HomeGoods!

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    Maria
    September 2, 2014 at 5:29 AM

    I love love LOVE Homegoods! This would come in very handy for our new house!

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    Nelly Jensen
    September 2, 2014 at 6:02 AM

    Is it too late? It’s too late isn’t it? Oh well, Charity’s house looks great. 🙂

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    Meggan
    September 2, 2014 at 6:20 AM

    I agree on the curtain length! Nice work, I’m sure she is thrilled with the result! Homegoods for the win 🙂

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    Catherine
    September 2, 2014 at 6:24 AM

    What an awesome makeover!

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    Amanda
    September 2, 2014 at 6:31 AM

    It’s amazing how just fixing the blinds makes a huge difference. Looks good!

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    Jenna
    September 2, 2014 at 6:31 AM

    Love the curtains. I’m in need of Homegoods run!

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    Kristin Blackwell
    September 2, 2014 at 6:42 AM

    You have NO IDEA how badly I NEED this!!!

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    Joann
    September 2, 2014 at 6:47 AM

    Would love to win! My bedroom definitely needs an “after” picture!

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    Deb
    September 2, 2014 at 7:05 AM

    HomeGoods has some beautiful things! And it would be a beautiful thing to win the gift card. Thanks!

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    Kimberly
    September 2, 2014 at 7:06 AM

    Amazing what some color will do. Great job! HomeGoods is such a great treasure hunting spot.

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    Renee
    September 2, 2014 at 7:14 AM

    I have only been to one Home Goods store in my life and fell in love with it! I think that I spent $350 that day! Good news is that they are getting one closer to me so I will be able to go there. I can’t wait!!!!

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    CW
    September 2, 2014 at 7:44 AM

    My favorite thing about Homegoods is that they group a lot of their displays by color, so you can find what works with the color scheme of your space. Great job breaking up the tan monopoly!

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    Tabathia B
    September 2, 2014 at 8:12 AM

    I would get some rugs and some pillows

    tbarrettno1 at gmail dot com

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    Lisa
    September 2, 2014 at 8:44 AM

    Gotta love HomeGoods! I stop by at least once a week on my way home from work.

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    Melissa
    September 2, 2014 at 9:20 AM

    I LOOOOOOVE HOME GOODS!!!

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    Maggie
    September 2, 2014 at 9:21 AM

    Amazing what a few well placed accessories can do! Love HomeGoods! 🙂

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    Rachel
    September 2, 2014 at 9:29 AM

    I love HomeGoods! My new home could use a little color too.

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    Sarah Taylor
    September 2, 2014 at 10:25 AM

    I just love how such simple things and a small amount of money can totally transform a room. Love Home Goods!

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    cindy
    September 2, 2014 at 11:14 AM

    Nice change!

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    MARY EGUIA
    September 2, 2014 at 11:36 AM

    would love to win

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    Lynn Dennis
    September 2, 2014 at 11:51 AM

    Would love to win!

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    Yvonne Sanders
    September 2, 2014 at 11:59 AM

    Love it. My money goes alot further at Home Goods. We don’t have one where I live, but it would make for a nice day trip, especially with a gift card in my hand.

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    Afton
    September 2, 2014 at 1:49 PM

    Pick me! Pick me!

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    LAMusing
    September 2, 2014 at 2:27 PM

    Love Home Goods! I’d use the money for new bedding!

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    Norma
    September 2, 2014 at 2:28 PM

    Fingers crossed! Thanks for the chance 🙂

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    Sam
    September 2, 2014 at 3:06 PM

    That looks so great! It’s really amazing how just a few pops of color can brighten up a room. Oh Home Goods, how I’ve wiled away so many hours wandering around your stores…

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    Holly
    September 2, 2014 at 6:56 PM

    Oooh, I know so many people who need something special like this! I’d love to win!

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    Tara waddles
    September 2, 2014 at 9:28 PM

    I would have found a punchier rug to play the room off of!

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    Tara waddles
    September 2, 2014 at 9:29 PM

    Needs a punchier more vibrate eye catching rug

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    Amanda {NoDakNest}
    September 3, 2014 at 6:45 AM

    I love how budget-friendly HomeGoods rugs are!

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    Katie Baney
    September 3, 2014 at 7:55 AM

    I love what a few pops of color can do!

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    Laurie Lorenzon
    September 3, 2014 at 8:48 AM

    I really really want to win too! Crossing my fingers.

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    tracy lynne
    September 3, 2014 at 9:51 AM

    I feel lucky today-Hope its my turn to win

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    Haley
    September 4, 2014 at 8:56 AM

    My bedroom needs some love. Hope it’s me!

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    dana
    September 4, 2014 at 9:31 AM

    I’m re-doing my living room right now and love HomeGoods!

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    Chelsea W
    September 4, 2014 at 11:58 AM

    I absolutely love HomeGoods. I have found some great treasures there. (They also have tons of owl stuff!)

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    Jaclyn Reynolds
    September 5, 2014 at 7:29 AM

    Would love to go shopping at Homegoods! I love the room makeover too!

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    diane
    September 8, 2014 at 7:17 AM

    obsessed with HG!!!

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