Two Giveaways, Two Winners!

Thanks so much to everyone who enters the latest giveaways here at Till Death Do Us Part!

The winner of the Fissler flat whisk is Ramona at Create with Joy (check out her great blog!), and the winner of the Skoy cloths is Sherry at Back 2 Vintage (another great blogger and fellow Mississippian!).  Congratulations!

MeeMaw's Lamp

When my husband and I got married, we were grateful to get MeeMaw's old lamp.

We didn't have one for Britt's nightstand, so we gladly took this one.  Even though it's....less than beautiful?  I think that adequately yet politely communicates what I'm feeling.

 I definitely was not interested in buying a new one when it works perfectly fine!  So for the past year, I've just tried not to notice it.  Why did I never re-do it until now?  No idea.

Rush was my right-hand man through the whole thing.  Thanks, pal.

I took strips of thin, cream colored cloth (that I already had) and cut it into strips.  I then bunched each strip and covered the shade section by section, hot gluing each strip of cloth to the inside of the top and bottom of the shade.

Rush!

I also spray painted the body of the lamp.  Yes, you can spray paint ceramic!  Just rough it up with some fine-grit sandpaper, wipe clean, and spray.  It took a few coats to cover up the "lovely" design on this one.

The finished product is much better.  Cottage and simple.

Thanks, MeeMaw!

Winner of Bright Settings Giveaway!

The winner of the Bright Settings black toile napkins, according to Random.org, is Lavender Dreamer!  Congratulations!  The Fissler Flat Whisk Giveaway and Skoy Cloth giveaway have been extended, so be sure to enter those as well!

Good luck, and congrats to our latest winner!

Mossy Pumpkin Wreath

I love to "seasonalize" my home.  Especially for Halloween.

This includes my front door.

It's just a wreath form and craft moss...

And a few little pumpkins...

Hung with a burlap bow....

Happy fall, y'all!

P.S.  I'm linking this project to:
Nifty Thrifty Tuesday
Inspired by You Wednesdays
Create and Share
Share the Love Wednesday

Dry Shampoo--The Future is Here!

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of TRESemmé for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

Ever feel like you could save so much time in the mornings if you could just skip the shower to shampoo your hair?  Now you can!   Meet TRESemmé Fresh Start Dry Shampoo.





 TRESemme has designed a full line of dry shampoos that rejuvenate the look and feel of your hair without the use of any water.  The special formula revives hair by absorbing excess oil and odor.  TRESemme dry shampoos are also infused with a citrus extract for a clean, fresh scent.

If you are like me, you're thinking, how in the world does one use a dry shampoo?  Here's how!

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  Shake the product vigorously (also shake between sprays) before using.
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  Hold the product 8-12 inches from head, and spray lightly at roots.
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  Leave in for 1-2 minutes.
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  Use fingers or a brush to distribute product evenly throughout hair.

You can also check out this video about using the product. how to use 

(Do not spray product all over like a hair spray, and if the nozzle becomes clogged, you can take it off, rinse it with warm water, and reattach it.)

It's as simple as that!

With the full line of TRESemme products, you can choose the one that's perfect for your hair and style. 

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  Strengthening: B12 vitamins and keratin leave your hair strong and full of body.
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  Volumizing:  Mineral clay and citrus give incredible, salon-esque fullness.
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  Smoothing:  VItamin H and silk proteins remove oil, impurities, and odors to refresh and maintain your sleek style.
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  Moisurizing: Witch Hazel, citrus, and aloe vera removes unwanted oil, impurities, and odor while infusing moisture into your hair.

You can also visit the YouTube channel of celeb Julia Anderson.  She and TRESemme have teamed up to teach people how to properly use Fresh Start Dry Shampoo.  You can also enter to win a $500 gift card to Target, so check her video out!



Save some of those precious minutes from your daily routine with TRESemme Fresh Start!

Review and Giveaway with Skoy Cloths!

Sponges hold germs.  Paper towels don't hold up.  Is there another cleaning option?

Yes!

Meet Skoy Cloths.

Skoy Cloths are all-natural, pulp-based cleaning cloths that are stiff and almost papery when dry and become supple and flexible just like a washcloth when wet.   These cloths are absolutely superior to sponges because they can be easily cleaned so they don't hold germs!  Skoy Cloths were created in the late 90s by moms Karen and Michelle, who were tired of the continual waste caused by paper towels.  Their cloths were even featured in Reader's Digest and Women's Day Magazine!

Here are a few of Skoy Cloths' best features:

•  Superior durability
• Ability to absord 15 times its own weight
• Long-lasting
• Dishwasher/washing machine safe
• 100% biodegrable.
• Microwaveable for sanitation

One Skoy Cloth is equivalent to 15 rolls of paper towels.  That's a lot of money saved!

I am a huge fan of Skoy Cloths.  They clean better than washcloths and paper towels, and they are a breeze to clean.  They through many uses (up to fifty washes), and they are a breeze to clean.  I like to pop mine into the dishwasher to clean and lay them flat to dry.  How easy is that?

(Click here for complete info on use and care.)

And they come in pretty colors and designs!

For this review, I was sent a four-pack of color flower Skoy Cloths.

These are absolute lifesavers (especially for someone like me who is in the kitchen a lot).  They clean wonderfully, wash easily, and get rid of really tough spills and messes!  I enjoy the peace of mind of taking them out of the dishwasher and knowing that I'm not using a bacteria-infested sponge.  I also love that when I'm not using them, I can store them flat in a drawer, not wet on the back of the sink like a dirty sponge!

And I'm a sucker for the pretty flowers!

Skoy Cloths generously sent me an extra set of cloths to give away to one lucky reader.

Ready to win?  Here's how!

To Enter:

(Please leave a separate comment for each entry.)

1.  Be (or become) a follower of Till Death Do Us Part. (Mandatory)

2.  Tell me how you'd use your Skoy Cloth.

3.  Like Skoy Cloth on Facebook.

4.  Follow Skoy Cloth on Twitter.

5.  Follow Till Death Do Us Part on Twitter.

6.  Post this giveaway to your blog.

7.  Facebook or tweet about this giveaway.

8.  Enter the Fissler flat whisk giveaway here.

Eight ways to win!  This giveaway will be open until Sunday, October 16 at 10 p.m. CST.  Winner will be chosen via Random.org and announced here asap!  U.S. entries only.

Good luck!




(*Author was supplied with free product to review.  All opinions and statements, howeer, are solely that of the author.)

Review and Giveaway with Fissler Kitchenware!

What tool is makes fixing gravy and preparing pie fillings so much easier?

A flat whisk!

Fissler USA, headquartered in Los Angeles, has provided high-quality kitchenware with a sophisticated European flair for over 20 years.  They also have a great blog that you can check out here!

For this review, I was sent a Fissler flat whisk.  

Since I love to cook and bake, I am always excited to try new kitchenware.  This has quickly become on of my favorite kitchen gadgets, and it is a completely different tool than a regular whisk.  This Fissler product is sturdy and very well-made.  It is great for stirring ingredients in saucepans, as the design allows for vigorous mixing but prevents scratching.


Fissler sent me two of these great flat whisks.  One for myself, and one to give away to a Till Death Do Us Part reader. 

Here's how to win!

To Enter:

(Please leave a separate comment for each entry.)

1. Be (or become) a follower of Till Death Do Us Part. (Mandatory)

2. Tell me what you'd cook with your flat whisk!

3. Like Fissler on Facebook.

4. Follow Fissler on Twitter.

5. Follow Till Death Do Us Part on Twitter.

6. Put this giveaway on your blog.

7. Facebook or tweet about this giveaway.

8.  Enter the Skoy Cloth giveaway here.
9.  Become a follower of the Fissler blog here.

This giveaway will run until Sunday, October 16 at 10 p.m. CST.   U.S. entries only. Giveaway will be chosen via Random.org and announced here asap.

Good luck!

(*Author was supplied with free product to review.  All opinions are statements, however, are that of the author.)