Baby It’s Cold Outside.

<img border="0" height="862" src="http://www.desiretoinspire.net/storage/allpostphotos/draumesidene1118.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1353203047064" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" width="580" /><br />When I just moved to the United States from Jamaica, during Winter time I would still be donning my sandals to go out. My hubby would say, “Babe, you might want to put on a warmer pair of shoes.” I never listened and suffered quietly afterwards when my toes would be freezing. Maybe I was rebelling against the cold temperatures…. Nonetheless, now I embrace the Winter and I am fully prepared with my arsenal of boots, coats, sweaters, and scarves. And, cozying up my the fireplace is my absolute favourite thing to do when it’s cold outside. <br /><br /><img border="0" height="679" src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mab6rjAu7Z1qgrme6o1_1280.jpg" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" width="690" /><br /><img border="0" height="620" src="http://www.calfinder.com/local/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/milwaukee-midcentury-fireplace.jpg" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" width="650" /><br /><img border="0" height="650" src="http://i.r.hdgl.co/var/ezflow_site/storage/images/media/banners/article-banners/interiors/decorating-ideas/fireplaces/narratives-pe028_09/3123800-1-eng-GB/narratives-pe028_09_article_banner_img.jpg" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" width="650" /><br /><img border="0" height="642" src="http://houseandhome.com/sites/houseandhome.com/files/imagecache/photo/top-images/galleries/10453976/SUP_HH_SE08_.jpg" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" width="600" /><br /><img border="0" height="794" src="http://houseandhome.com/sites/houseandhome.com/files/imagecache/photo/top-images/galleries/1034127/Nam-Dang-Mitchell6.jpg" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" width="650" /><br /><img border="0" height="755" src="http://houseandhome.com/sites/houseandhome.com/files/imagecache/photo/top-images/galleries/10359947/house-home-traditional-cottage-living-room-jkimber-HH-OCT11.jpg" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" width="600" /><br /><div align="center">Happy Monday my friends and stay warm! XX</div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="left"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">{images via pinterest, Canadian House and Home, Redonline.co.uk}</span></div>

Baby It’s Cold Outside.

When I just moved to the United States from Jamaica, during Winter time I would still be donning my sandals to go out. My hubby would say, “...

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The “Hearth” of the Home + Giveaway!

<img height="462" src="http://atcasa.corriere.it/gallery/Le-case/Mondovisione/2010/11/05/top-camino/img/13_b_top-camino.jpg" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="660" /><br /><div align="center">There’s something about a lit fireplace that enables one to relax, unwind and get lost in the flames. </div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><img height="352" src="http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lbjpssO3gP1qc08nno1_500.jpg" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="530" /></div><div align="center">It becomes almost an outer body experience when there’s also an amazing view like this one that beckons to you.</div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><img height="360" src="http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lamabqtZsO1qc08nno1_500.jpg" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="660" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Since, we’re talking about how relaxation, today’s giveaway is all about creating a relaxing ambiance and soothing the body. It really doesn’t get any better than this! I was lucky to win a giveaway that I entered on my girl’s<a href="http://tiptoebutterfly.blogspot.com/"> Erika’s</a> blog. It was sponsored by <a href="http://www.elements-interiors.net/">Kara of Elements Interior </a>blog. She is indeed a sweetheart and I’m thrilled to be partnering with her on today’s giveaway!</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b>So without further ado, this is what you’ll win:</b></div><br /><img height="442" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjofzY6jfOp84htwH2K31V8LDCvmYQhwzb2yPfT72mW07rC3TihcN_IjwYpqa4jDTGSVnXPWCtIIQKOUzupvE5V0mbjVaq56TSlmSCCq4nIY_JNzNb6_iOhlivhgS_sGqxYBx6DXF9WJcE/s320/Stacey+Kara+Giveaway+080.JPG" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="590" /><br /><ul><li><strong>Woodwick Candle in Christmas Evergreen fragrance.  </strong>Woodwick is known for its crackle & pop sound - just like a fireplace! (soy based) </li><li><strong>Bath Salts in Ginger Lime fragrance.  </strong>Sprinkle a tablespoon or so into bath water...bath salts pull the impurities and toxins out of your body (during this time of year it helps to keep you from getting sick) </li><li><strong>Bubble bath Cupcake in Ginger Lime.</strong>  This is a hot item! </li><li><strong>Decorative glass container.  </strong>Can be used as a reed diffuser or can also be  filled with bubble bath ingredients!</li></ul><div align="center"><strong><u>Here are the simple steps to enter:</u></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><u><br /></u></strong></div><div align="center"><strong>1.  The giveaway is open to all followers of <a href="http://designaddictmom.blogspot.com/">Design Addict Mom</a>.</strong> Just follow via google friend connect if you’re not a follower.</div><div align="center"><strong>2.  Follow(<span style="font-size: xx-small;">if you aren’t already</span>) <a href="http://www.elements-interiors.net/">Kara Elements Interiors blog</a></strong></div><div align="center"><strong></strong> <br /><strong>3.</strong>  Leave a comment below to let me know that you’re <strong>following both</strong></div><div align="center">**<span style="font-size: small;"> And Voila, you’ve entered this fantastic giveaway</span>!  **</div><div align="center"><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>Last day to enter this GIVE-AWAY is Wednesday November 17th, 2010... <br /></strong></span>Winner will be chosen at random the following day,Thurs, Nov 18th</div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_jj8N_UQrbmM/TNi8SIN58FI/AAAAAAAABf8/ZWa5stsMBrk/s1600-h/cozyfireplaceDailyDanny%5B18%5D.jpg"><img alt="cozyfireplaceDailyDanny" border="0" height="791" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_jj8N_UQrbmM/TNi8TpDsPxI/AAAAAAAABgA/gSyAKrHSWYI/cozyfireplaceDailyDanny_thumb%5B16%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="cozyfireplaceDailyDanny" width="576" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Imagine taking a languorous soak with the bath salts from the giveaway(<span style="font-size: xx-small;"><strong>if you won</strong></span>) and then cozying up by the fire with a good book. Not only would you smell heavenly, you would have quite an heavenly evening<img alt="Smile" class="wlEmoticon wlEmoticon-smile" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_jj8N_UQrbmM/TNi8UGUw3CI/AAAAAAAABgE/tsiqI8f7Chc/wlEmoticon-smile%5B2%5D.png?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-style: none;" />. Good luck to all! XX</div><br /><a href="http://atcasa.corriere.it/"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">1</span></a><span style="font-size: xx-small;">, </span><a href="http://designaddictmom.tumblr.com/"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">2, 3</span></a><span style="font-size: xx-small;">, </span><a href="http://www.elements-interiors.net/"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">4</span></a><span style="font-size: xx-small;">, </span><a href="http://designaddictmom.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">5</span></a>

The “Hearth” of the Home + Giveaway!

There’s something about a lit fireplace that enables one to relax, unwind and get lost in the flames. It becomes almost an outer body experi...

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