It's almost Fall - Time for a Seasonal Giveaway!

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.lovefeastshop.com/product_images/logo.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="105" src="http://www.lovefeastshop.com/product_images/logo.png" width="320" /></a></div><br />The lovely ladies at<a href="http://www.lovefeastshop.com/" target="_blank"> LoveFeast Shop</a> - a new ::Surroundings:: sponsor - are offering this adorable trio of pumpkins in Ocelot velvet as a giveaway! <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/63/75/39/63753927b02fe8c8a29de949e6d0e725.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/63/75/39/63753927b02fe8c8a29de949e6d0e725.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br />The velvet <a href="http://www.lovefeastshop.com/velvet-pumpkin-ocelot-trio/" target="_blank">Plush Pumpkin Ocelot Trio</a> set of 3 pumpkins include a 6", 5" and 4" Ocelot pumpkin. Each velvet pumpkin is finished with a natural, organic stem.  The value is $98 and the timing could not be more perfect. Not your usual Halloween decor!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.lovefeastshop.com/" target="_blank">LoveFeast Shop</a> carries the full line of the exquisitely handmade Plush Pumpkin velvet products plus a whole lot more. From art and accessories, table top to draperies - they have a wide selection of romantic and whimsical items.<br /><br />In order to be entered, please visit <a href="http://www.lovefeastshop.com/" target="_blank">LoveFeast Shop</a> and select your favorite item on the site. Come back here and post in the comments (please note, I use Disqus). Please note that I have to have your email in order for you to win. US residents only, please.<br /><br />Drawing will take place on Friday, September 13th! Boo!

It's almost Fall - Time for a Seasonal Giveaway!

The lovely ladies at LoveFeast Shop - a new ::Surroundings:: sponsor - are offering this adorable trio of pumpkins in Ocelot velvet as a g...

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Welcome New Sponsor: Donna Elle Seaside Living

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://donnaellelifesabreeze.com/images/logo.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://donnaellelifesabreeze.com/images/logo.png" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcw94TyMnE6cSKGuSEfvsm2GOuBE0hp3qEpsXPK4aUaksjcaan0rp61LAyHt23Pnovwx-JCsy4NTrpJUqQCxIESZdnuNgiJ10jT2q_mOtsyJ43zGV8_8WRJGB3QE_fWDdv74Bz6D6Rz_sA/s1600/sconset.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="259" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcw94TyMnE6cSKGuSEfvsm2GOuBE0hp3qEpsXPK4aUaksjcaan0rp61LAyHt23Pnovwx-JCsy4NTrpJUqQCxIESZdnuNgiJ10jT2q_mOtsyJ43zGV8_8WRJGB3QE_fWDdv74Bz6D6Rz_sA/s640/sconset.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />I wanted to take a moment to welcome a new sponsor of ::Surroundings::. <a href="http://donnaellelifesabreeze.com/">Donna Elle Seaside Living</a> is based, fittingly, on Nantucket. Surrounded as she is with such natural beauty, its not wonder that Donna, an interior designer, was inspired to create a collection of beautiful textiles, pillows rugs and more.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://donnaellelifesabreeze.com/lab/Pillows/Large/Seachange%20french.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://donnaellelifesabreeze.com/lab/Pillows/Large/Seachange%20french.jpg" /></a></div><br />Life’s a Breeze™ began in Donna Elle’s sketchbook—pages filled with visual impressions from faraway travels, scenes from Nantucket Island, and recorded memories of childhood summers spent by the shore and aboard her family’s boat. Sea-inspired artwork of another form also influenced her furnishing designs: Nantucket Breeze fabrics owe their shell forms to drawings by Elle’s daughter, Katie Lou, completed in high school art class.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCZPCAB-2g_o1xlWkp25S6-bJ9qu9d8oCvVVWAfmZAipAfpa41HvQieMpNWFqi2M7tWy7X8R7ip3Uh92HtB2eemDXzhEOvzBmN8M-It0jDWu3hUdbw4aHEJRvA8sp68qJJo8B5ff6PfuoI/s1600/Donna+Elle+Life%27s+A+Breeze+09+Collection+040.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="387" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCZPCAB-2g_o1xlWkp25S6-bJ9qu9d8oCvVVWAfmZAipAfpa41HvQieMpNWFqi2M7tWy7X8R7ip3Uh92HtB2eemDXzhEOvzBmN8M-It0jDWu3hUdbw4aHEJRvA8sp68qJJo8B5ff6PfuoI/s640/Donna+Elle+Life%27s+A+Breeze+09+Collection+040.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>With creative vision and a passion for textiles and sewing, Elle began her entrepreneurial journey as a workroom owner, later evolving into a textile and furnishings designer. Currently her role as product designer and director of <a href="http://donnaellelifesabreeze.com/"><span style="color: #0070c0; text-decoration: underline;">DONNA ELLE seaside living</span></a> allows for expanding her product line and servicing clients on the east coast renovating and designing their homes along with updating interiors for seaside resorts. Recently Elle completed the interior renovation of the White Elephant Cottages on Nantucket. Donna is a member of IFDA and ASID Allied member.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://donnaellelifesabreeze.com/lab/Accessories/Large/starfish_surf_pole.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://donnaellelifesabreeze.com/lab/Accessories/Large/starfish_surf_pole.jpg" /></a></div>Purchase <a href="http://donnaellelifesabreeze.com/the-collection">online</a> or from retailers across the country and select islands such as Bermuda and Grand Cayman. Click here for a<a href="http://donnaellelifesabreeze.com/retailers"> list of stockists</a>.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://donnaellelifesabreeze.com/lab/Bedding/nb_bedding.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://donnaellelifesabreeze.com/lab/Bedding/nb_bedding.jpg" /></a></div><br />I so appreciate the support of <a href="http://donnaellelifesabreeze.com/">Donna Elle Seaside Living</a> and hope all my readers will take a moment to visit her site and bookmark for future reference. As she says "Life's a Breeze"! And even if you don't live near the ocean, you can always get a little taste of it!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/40/61AD69B5456EE9E48D48218DA34439B1.png" style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent; border: 0pt none ! important;" /></a> <br /><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/blogspot/EQjz" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml"><img alt="" src="http://www.feedburner.com/fb/images/pub/feed-icon16x16.png" style="border: 0pt none; vertical-align: middle;" /></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/blogspot/EQjz" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml">Subscribe to ::Surroundings::</a>

Welcome New Sponsor: Donna Elle Seaside Living

I wanted to take a moment to welcome a new sponsor of ::Surroundings::. Donna Elle Seaside Living is based, fittingly, on Nantucket. Surrou...

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Sponsor Love: SofaSofa

<a href="http://www.sofasofa.co.uk/imagedit/61.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://www.sofasofa.co.uk/imagedit/61.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 307px; height: 229px;" /></a>I wanted to take a little moment to thank one of my sponsors<a href="http://www.sofasofa.co.uk/"> SofaSofa</a> for their continued support of <a href="http://www.chameleon-interiors.blogspot.com/">::Surroundings::</a>. While most blogs don't make a lot of money via sponsors, what we do make goes a long way to offset the standard blogger's expenses of computer, camera and coffee. SofaSofa, not surprisingly, sells <a href="http://www.sofasofa.co.uk/">sofas</a> in the UK. They are not just another website selling sofas, however, but a UK based manufacturer. They make all their own furniture and deliver it direct to the consumer, eliminating several layers of middle man cost. Delivery is, as we would call it in the States, white glove, meaning they set up and remove all packaging. The buyer has the opportunity to inspect the furniture immediately.<br /><br />Here are a few of their sofas that I find particularly appealing:<br /><a href="http://www.sofasofa.co.uk/imagshop/x_large/nsta3_stst.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://www.sofasofa.co.uk/imagshop/x_large/nsta3_stst.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 438px; height: 202px;" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.sofasofa.co.uk/imagshop/x_large/nlenm1_mita.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://www.sofasofa.co.uk/imagshop/x_large/nlenm1_mita.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 425px; height: 220px;" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.sofasofa.co.uk/imagshop/x_large/kber3_becr.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://www.sofasofa.co.uk/imagshop/x_large/kber3_becr.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 412px; height: 190px;" /></a><br />So, if you're in the U.K. and are looking for a new <a href="http://www.sofasofa.co.uk">sofa</a>, check out SofaSofa and tell them I said hi!<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/40/61AD69B5456EE9E48D48218DA34439B1.png" style="border: 0pt none ! important; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; -moz-background-clip: border; -moz-background-origin: padding; -moz-background-inline-policy: continuous;" /></a><br /><br /><p><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/blogspot/EQjz" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml"><img alt="" src="http://www.feedburner.com/fb/images/pub/feed-icon16x16.png" style="border: 0pt none ; vertical-align: middle;" /></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/blogspot/EQjz" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml">Subscribe to ::Surroundings::</a></p><br /><br /><script type="text/javascript"><br />tweetmeme_url = 'http://yoururl.com';<br />tweetmeme_service = 'bit.ly';<br /></script><br /><br /><script type="text/javascript" src="http://tweetmeme.com/i/scripts/button.js"></script>

Sponsor Love: SofaSofa

I wanted to take a little moment to thank one of my sponsors SofaSofa for their continued support of ::Surroundings:: . While most blogs ...

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Sponsor Love: Century Flooring

<a href="http://www.centuryflooring.com/images/cflogo.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://www.centuryflooring.com/images/cflogo.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 167px; height: 59px;" /></a><br /><br />I'm very pleased to welcome<a href="http://www.centuryflooring.com"> Century Flooring</a> as a new sponsor on ::Surroundings::! Century Flooring has built its reputation on precision craftsmanship, creating quality solid wood flooring and engineered wood flooring that will endure for centuries. <br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.centuryflooring.com/images/roomscenes/large/eli_west_WW3E_H_8i.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://www.centuryflooring.com/images/roomscenes/large/eli_west_WW3E_H_8i.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 355px; height: 355px;" /></a><a href="http://www.centuryflooring.com/roomscene_det.cfm?RStype=1&id=21">Western Woodland Oak</a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.centuryflooring.com/images/roomscenes/large/build_cherry_CO2B_V_8i.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://www.centuryflooring.com/images/roomscenes/large/build_cherry_CO2B_V_8i.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 362px; height: 362px;" /></a><a href="http://www.centuryflooring.com/roomscene_det.cfm?RStype=4">Cherry Orchard Oak</a> (this is what my floors look like - love them!)<br /><br /><a href="http://www.centuryflooring.com/images/roomscenes/large/hins_desert_DS5H_V_8i.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://www.centuryflooring.com/images/roomscenes/large/hins_desert_DS5H_V_8i.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 354px; height: 354px;" /></a><a href="http://www.centuryflooring.com/roomscene_det.cfm?RStype=5">Desert Sand Oak</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.centuryflooring.com/images/roomscenes/large/CEN_Vineyard_VO3A_RM_16i.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://www.centuryflooring.com/images/roomscenes/large/CEN_Vineyard_VO3A_RM_16i.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 354px; height: 354px;" /></a><a href="http://www.centuryflooring.com/collection_item.cfm?series=5&type=1">Arlington Oak</a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Click <a href="http://www.centuryflooring.com">here to visit Century Flooring</a>'s website. They show a wide variety of finishes and styles, a great image gallery, installation instructions and purchasing information. There is nothing like a quality wood floor - they are not difficult to maintain and will last for years with proper maintenance.<br /></div><br /></div><br /><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/40/61AD69B5456EE9E48D48218DA34439B1.png" style="border: 0pt none ! important; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;" /></a><br /><br /><p><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/blogspot/EQjz" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml"><img alt="" src="http://www.feedburner.com/fb/images/pub/feed-icon16x16.png" style="border: 0pt none ; vertical-align: middle;" /></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/blogspot/EQjz" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml">Subscribe to ::Surroundings::</a></p>

Sponsor Love: Century Flooring

I'm very pleased to welcome Century Flooring as a new sponsor on ::Surroundings::! Century Flooring has built its reputation on preci...

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Sponsor Love: Welcome Columbia Flooring Originals

<a href="http://www.columbiaflooring.com/images/header/logoHardwood.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://www.columbiaflooring.com/images/header/logoHardwood.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 284px; height: 123px;" /></a><br />I am pleased to welcome <a href="http://www.columbiaflooring.com/">Columbia Hardwood Flooring & Laminate Flooring</a> as a new sponsor of ::Surroundings::! Columbia specializes in hardwood and laminate flooring and they have a wide selection of beautiful floors in both! Their hardwoods are locally grown, harvested and crafted here in the United States and the laminates have taken design cues from their premium hardwood flooring and found inspiration from the finest ceramic and slate tiles - and replicated those beautiful looks for an affordable flooring option. Columbia Flooring makes it easy for its customers to do their part for the environment when selecting new hardwood floors or laminate floors for their homes. While a lot of companies talk about being green, Columbia Flooring demonstrates environmental leadership in every step of the process.<br /><br />Some styles that caught my eye:<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.columbiaflooring.com/images/roomscenes/large/COL_chath_cor_emb_CTC512_V_16i.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://www.columbiaflooring.com/images/roomscenes/large/COL_chath_cor_emb_CTC512_V_16i.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 331px; height: 382px;" /></a><a href="http://www.columbiaflooring.com/roomscenes.cfm?room_type=4&id=42">Coral Embers Cherry</a> - engineered hardwood<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.columbiaflooring.com/images/roomscenes/large/COL_amel_roan_AMM514_V_18i.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://www.columbiaflooring.com/images/roomscenes/large/COL_amel_roan_AMM514_V_18i.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 335px; height: 391px;" /></a><a href="http://www.columbiaflooring.com/roomscenes.cfm?room_type=4&id=8">Amelia - Roan Maple</a> engineered wood<br /><br /><a href="http://www.columbiaflooring.com/images/roomscenes/large/COL_CascadeEveningMist_EVM104_V_8i.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://www.columbiaflooring.com/images/roomscenes/large/COL_CascadeEveningMist_EVM104_V_8i.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 359px; height: 359px;" /></a><a href="http://www.columbiaflooring.com/roomscenes.cfm?room_type=5&id=21">Cascade Clic - Evening Mist </a>laminate<br /><br /><a href="http://www.columbiaflooring.com/images/roomscenes/large/COL_Aug_cider_AG0312F_V_15i.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://www.columbiaflooring.com/images/roomscenes/large/COL_Aug_cider_AG0312F_V_15i.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 367px; height: 429px;" /></a><a href="http://www.columbiaflooring.com/roomscenes.cfm?room_type=6&id=10">Augusta Oak - Cider Oak</a> laminate in 3" or 5" planks<br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">You can visit <a href="http://www.columbiaflooring.com/">Columbia's website here</a> and their <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Columbia-Flooring/34023149813">Facebook page here</a>, which shows many images of their wide variety of flooring options.<br /></div></div><br /><br /><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/40/61AD69B5456EE9E48D48218DA34439B1.png" style="border: 0pt none ! important; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;" /></a><br /><br /><p><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/blogspot/EQjz" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml"><img alt="" src="http://www.feedburner.com/fb/images/pub/feed-icon16x16.png" style="border: 0pt none ; vertical-align: middle;" /></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/blogspot/EQjz" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml">Subscribe to ::Surroundings::</a></p>

Sponsor Love: Welcome Columbia Flooring Originals

I am pleased to welcome Columbia Hardwood Flooring & Laminate Flooring as a new sponsor of ::Surroundings::! Columbia specializes in ha...

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Sponsor Love: Welcome Arcadian Home Decor

<a href="http://lib.store.yahoo.net/lib/yhst-44458712237943/home-decor-logo.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://lib.store.yahoo.net/lib/yhst-44458712237943/home-decor-logo.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 266px; height: 77px;" /></a>I'm so pleased to welcome <a href="http://www.arcadianhomedecor.com/">Arcadian•Home</a> as a new sponsor of ::Surroundings::! Arcadian•Home offers a wide selection of transitional style decorative accessories for the home.<br /><br />I am totally loving this Time Zone clock!<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://us.st12.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.com/I/yhst-44458712237943_2050_302901452" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://us.st12.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.com/I/yhst-44458712237943_2050_302901452" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 412px; height: 268px;" /></a><a href="http://www.arcadianhomedecor.com/um-06909.html">Time Zones Clock</a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">A little soothing sound for your back yard:<br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://us.st12.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.com/I/yhst-44458712237943_2050_792197934" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://us.st12.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.com/I/yhst-44458712237943_2050_792197934" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 421px; height: 316px;" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.arcadianhomedecor.com/kr-53200.html">Kenroy Costa Bravia</a> Outdoor Water Fountain<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">A little something to serve the lemonade on:<br /></div><a href="http://us.st12.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.com/I/yhst-44458712237943_2050_439672997" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://us.st12.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.com/I/yhst-44458712237943_2050_439672997" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 348px; height: 278px;" /></a><a href="http://www.arcadianhomedecor.com/hm-h80060.html">Harris Marcus</a> serving tray<br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">And a little sparkle for the wall!<br /></div><a href="http://us.st12.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.com/I/yhst-44458712237943_2050_720253427" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://us.st12.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.com/I/yhst-44458712237943_2050_720253427" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 392px; height: 588px;" /></a><a href="http://www.arcadianhomedecor.com/um-12533-p.html">Uttermost Raindrops</a> Mirror<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Arcadian•Home has a little something for every style! <br /></div></div><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/40/61AD69B5456EE9E48D48218DA34439B1.png" style="border: 0pt none ! important; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;" /></a><br /><br /><p><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/blogspot/EQjz" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml"><img alt="" src="http://www.feedburner.com/fb/images/pub/feed-icon16x16.png" style="border: 0pt none ; vertical-align: middle;" /></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/blogspot/EQjz" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml">Subscribe to ::Surroundings::</a></p>

Sponsor Love: Welcome Arcadian Home Decor

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Sponsor Love: Welcome, Quick•Step Laminate Flooring

I am very happy to welcome <a href="http://us.quick-step.com/">Quick•Step Laminate Flooring</a> as a new sponsor of ::Surroundings::! Quick•Step has a wide range of flooring options in wood and tile styles. Laminate floors are easy to install, offer a wide variety of style options, offer easy maintenance, and these have a great <a href="http://us.quick-step.com/?dir=quickfacts&page=greenworks">green</a> story.<br /><br />Quick•Step's website showcases the various lines they manufacture, plus has design tools, flooring estimator and installation guides.<br /><br /><a href="http://gallery.me.com/linda.m.merrill/100925/QS_Perspective_Kitchen-202/web.jpg?ver=12398345470001" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://gallery.me.com/linda.m.merrill/100925/QS_Perspective_Kitchen-202/web.jpg?ver=12398345470001" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 459px; height: 306px;" /></a><br /><a href="http://gallery.me.com/linda.m.merrill/100925/QS_Arte_Entryway-201/web.jpg?ver=12398345420001" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://gallery.me.com/linda.m.merrill/100925/QS_Arte_Entryway-201/web.jpg?ver=12398345420001" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 459px; height: 311px;" /></a><br /><a href="http://gallery.me.com/linda.m.merrill/100925/QS_Perspective_Dining-201/web.jpg?ver=12398345450001" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://gallery.me.com/linda.m.merrill/100925/QS_Perspective_Dining-201/web.jpg?ver=12398345450001" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 458px; height: 309px;" /></a><a href="http://photos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs029.snc1/2581_70912878932_44469633932_2258479_4798950_n.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://photos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs029.snc1/2581_70912878932_44469633932_2258479_4798950_n.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 341px; height: 514px;" /></a><br />You can visit Quick•Step at their <a href="http://us.quick-step.com/">website</a>, on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/QuickStepR/44469633932#/pages/QuickStepR/44469633932">Facebook</a> and view a series of installation videos on <a href="http://www.youtube.com/quickstepfloors">YouTube</a>. They have you covered! Or floored, I guess I should say. Thanks, Quick•Step for your support!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/40/61AD69B5456EE9E48D48218DA34439B1.png" style="border: 0pt none ! important; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;" /></a><br /><br /><p><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/blogspot/EQjz" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml"><img alt="" src="http://www.feedburner.com/fb/images/pub/feed-icon16x16.png" style="border: 0pt none ; vertical-align: middle;" /></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/blogspot/EQjz" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml">Subscribe to ::Surroundings::</a></p>

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Sponsor Love: Welcome, Furniture From Home

<a href="http://furniturefromhome.com/" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://furniturefromhome.com/images/static/logo.gif" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 347px; height: 34px;" /></a><br />I'd like to welcome <a href="http://furniturefromhome.com/">Furniture From Home</a> as a new sponsor on ::Surroundings::! This online business carries many styles of furnishings for the entire home.<br /><a href="http://furniturefromhome.com/" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5316083860345358466" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo_CGTIdkc5c6WEG5jMo1-sAIM98W0a2uW2Ni5FGZj63SyRSsDzBPvDQN3G8H1oROKFzRNeCXlWJWMDbBidHU5tk7xa_GP1OC6xX7Z4dK7lHrxifiQm5EYwzNxumrlqJ9BbZ9viXI0NqKF/s400/Living+Room+Furniture+-+sofas+couches+sectionals+microfiber+upholstery+leather+sets+-+Furniture+From+Home_1237747169302.png" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 140px;" /></a><a href="http://furniturefromhome.com/"><br /></a><a href="http://furniturefromhome.com/" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5316083850709285026" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSxKQqZfnUF6K8PvnP2WF4o7fGjQSdX5BaXecO1XsShyphenhyphenqyOUc9V6_1xr06dPeENldSkAiInTAszhBm9CasAcCp0w3qQ5KijBJ7S5y5Lhaii60Xhxt1RE7U6r-He-6Yd_n8aAEdmPC_nu6t/s400/Dining+Room+Furniture+-+formal+casual+dinettes+pub+counter+height+high+tables+leather+-+Furniture+From+Home_1237747074628.png" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 142px;" /></a><a href="http://furniturefromhome.com/"><br /></a><a href="http://furniturefromhome.com/" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5316083850030743410" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhd8wAINld7dA7B1Rq8tAzKLTRnhRqj1gX5TL-eTJlcTEwaZOQhJso3JjopTmdrExz9XfR9tdVS4YKfrL8rNicL46UOjm6VK8RGvJnWoL9XdIPP9pdJznVmuHPEXb7IfNE6Rf_dmegswiYH/s400/Dining+Room+Furniture+-+formal+casual+dinettes+pub+counter+height+high+tables+leather+-+Furniture+From+Home_1237747024497.png" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 142px;" /></a><a href="http://furniturefromhome.com/"><br /></a><a href="http://furniturefromhome.com/" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5316083834627684786" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKvWN6FbE8IiJb12vt1FNd6ki55JVkQ_MMLK3fl32IFgJuYs3twa30W7sR9_e4AJpwtk3avjXPQRKGxU1x_rWSwTMbb4TchU0QnVmhh8f-JS8gvsCUlCeUeWJYiwFlxtgNEqfZ4NA5ROrH/s400/Bedroom+Furniture+-+King+Queen+Beds+%26+Bedroom+Sets+-+Furniture+From+Home_1237746905138.png" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 168px;" /></a><a href="http://furniturefromhome.com/"><br /></a><a href="http://furniturefromhome.com/" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5316083828101239906" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwQsENPyuoPb7WHW4y8o_-jP4Cs374GXuarNrvhDVU4nxbkPPW2amFBGcBfNPiUFjSqpkQnI0JKocIjGjhyKkv00NuvRxgcKq-dNF7TQf8f5NGvCF4LOcTGCgmW6p-slxBn52UO2Xd4ORN/s400/Bedroom+Furniture+-+King+Queen+Beds+%26+Bedroom+Sets+-+Furniture+From+Home_1237746842247.png" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 146px;" /></a>Their site also has useful tips such as <a href="http://furniturefromhome.com/pages/how-to-buy-furniture-online">how to purchase furniture online</a>, and a <a href="http://furniturefromhome.com/pages/furniture-care">Guide</a> to furniture care. <a href="http://www.furniturefromhome.com/">Furniture From Home</a> also offers blanket wrapped delivery and set up (except certain smaller items are shipped via commercial carrier).<br /><br />Thank you again, <a href="http://www.furniturefromhome.com/">Furniture From Home</a>, for sponsoring ::Surroundings:: - I greatly appreciate your support!<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/40/61AD69B5456EE9E48D48218DA34439B1.png" style="border: 0pt none ! important; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;" /></a><br /><br /><p><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/blogspot/EQjz" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml"><img alt="" src="http://www.feedburner.com/fb/images/pub/feed-icon16x16.png" style="border: 0pt none ; vertical-align: middle;" /></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/blogspot/EQjz" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml">Subscribe to ::Surroundings::</a></p>

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