{ Living In Color: Yellow }

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Photo Source: Martha Stewart

Alright, so I flopped on yellow. I could not find ANY rooms that I liked in this color. This is as good as it's going to get kids. But red? Red will be quite a treat.

{ Practically Perfect In Every Way }

Ummm... NOT! But Mary Poppins is, and I want to be her. I am such a perfectionist. It's so annoying. If I were Mary Poppins, then I would be perfect. If I were perfect, I think I could handle being a perfectionist. I'm not joking here. I'm sick. I can't scrapbook (I love to scrapbook) because I spend hours on a layout and then inevitably take it apart in disgust. Every project I ever do is doomed to a life of critisism from it's creator. My poor blog was doomed the day I envisioned it.

And so I emplore you ladies and gentlemen. HELP ME! Should I change my blog banner? I really want something crisp, fresh and clean that still has character and reflects who I am. I like clean looking blogs. I don't feel like mine is clean enough. I love my little blog and want to make it pretty. Would you like to see some options? Better yet, would you like to give me some ideas? I'll give you a prize if I pick yours :) Color choices? Symbol ideas? You gotta help me before I end up in the looney bin. I've been through option after option. I'd pay some one to make one for me but I think I'm too picky.

What's a girl to do? I can't think about this now. I'll think about it tommorrow. After all, tomorrow is another day.

{ Living In Color: Blue }

Blue, blue, blue. Where have you been all my life? I had to stop before I hurt myself, there are so many great inspirational blue rooms!

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Photo Source: Traditional Home, Point Click Home, Ideal Home, Living Etc.

{ Living In Color: Green }

I love the idea of green. Green is fresh. Green brings the outside in. Green is growth. Green is renewal. What an invigorating color. My favorite way to add green is with a live plant. It makes my home feel alive and energized. They say that if your favorite color is green you are intelligent and love learning and knowledge. Maybe if we decorate our homes in green our IQ's will raise. Now, go be inspired!

Photo Source: House and Garden via Decor8

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I think blue will be next. Any color you are dying to see?

{ Kiki & Lele Giveaway Winner! }

Congratulations to Lillyella who said:

"Hello there! I saw your awesome feature on Brittany's blog and your Etsy shop is great! The cuff bracelet is my fave for sure... Keep up the good work, ladies :)"

Hooray for you! Email me by Tuesday the 29th to claim your prize.
CertainlyCharmed {@} gmail.com

Thank you so much Kiki & Lele for hosting this great giveaway! We will be back often!

{ Interrupting Living In Color For... }

A great GIVEAWAY! Oooh, now you'll forgive me. I know, you've all been loving Living In Color and are sitting on the edge of your seats anxious for more, but please divert your attention momentarily to the fabulous Kiki & LeLe.

These lovely ladies are offering a free piece of jewelry to one lucky winner and a great discount to everyone! Kiki and Lele is the perfect shop for all things personalized. And oh, how I adore personalized gifts. They are the best for anniversaries (think a "Rose + Jack = love" keychain for the hubby) or your bestfriend's birthday. Throw the grandkids initials on for Grandma's birthday or mother's day. The sky is the limit.

And can we just talk about their amazing banner? How cute is this!? Be sure to pick up a button of your own while you are perusing their blog and leaving a comment for a double entry. Yep, you heard me, double entry.








To enter just let me know here, on this post, which piece off of Kiki & Lele's Blog or Etsy site you love the most. Then leave a comment on Kiki & Lele's Blog for an additional entry. Last but not least, add a link to Charmed, I'm Sure on your blog. Good luck!

{Contest Rules}
-You have until 10:00 A.M. EDT on Friday, July 25th to enter.
-To enter:
(1) make a comment on this post, and
(2) add a link to Charmed, I'm Sure or create a post about Charmed, I'm Sure on your blog.
-Anonymous comments are void.
-Only enter once please. Let's play nice.
-The winner will be chosen randomly.

{ Living In Color: Orange }

Everyone say hello to my new friend Orange. Hi Orange. I was once afraid of Orange but now, he is welcome in my home. Invited even. Aren't these rooms inspirational?

Photo Source: Pottery Barn

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I'm in the mood for some fruit.

{ Living in Color: Pink }

I have a new found love for color. Black and white are safe and easy and, unfortunately, my usual choice. *Yawn* Boring, right? I've decided to be brave and bold and give color a chance. I hesitantly purchased the most fabulous salmon colored sun dress. I was afraid of its punch but I think I may have actually pulled it off... well, I felt comfortable in it, anyway. So I've decided to stop living life as a wall flower and to do something unheard of. I'm going to step away from the neutrals. I know. Scary.

Said Salmon Dress

And so for the next few days I am going to be doing a series I've so cleverly titled, Living In Color. I believe that the things you surround yourself with, specifically your clothing and home decor, say a lot about you. So what do you say? Should we all liven ourselves up a bit?

In walks inspiration: Let's call it Living in Color. I will feature different colored rooms every few days and we can all daydream and plan for the future. I know, I know. I am so creative you can hardly stand it. Feel free to play along and we'll see if we can liven our souls up a little bit. Maybe we can do clothes next. Anyone in? Just do a Living In Color post on your own blog and let me know about it so I can let everyone else know too.

Pink will obviously be first. Duh.

I love getting ideas on how to tastefully do pink. You can go wrong quite easily with this color. We don't want our bedrooms to look like a four year old designed them, that would be tragic. I'm not sure how well decorating our family room in pink would go over with the manly hubby but I think it would be a great option for a guest room or a dressing room off of the master. Here are a few ideas on pink rooms for grown ups.


I love the gold mirror in this first image. I think it goes well with the pink. I adore the zebra rug. I was sold on the idea of zebra rugs by one of my favorite blogs, Corte De Texas.

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I like the subtlety of the pink in these next two room. It's very romantic. And those ruffles are so feminine, don't you think?

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This is my favorite pink room. I think it is so fresh and modern. The pink chairs have such a great shape.

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I can't wait to see your favorite pink rooms. Have fun!

{ Vogue }

Pretty, pretty pictures from Vogue Italia by way of d.Sharp Journal

{ And Our New June Cleaver Is... }

Lindsay who said:

"I searched high and low but I love this one on the very first page
The rick-rack detail on the bottom is adorable!"

Congratulations Lindsay! Contact me by Tuesday to claim your prize. Please email me at certainlycharmed@gmail.com to verify your apron choice and provide me with your shipping address.

Thanks everyone for playing and thank you to Boojiboo for hosting this fabulous giveaway! Be sure to stop be their Etsy shop for your next apron. Wouldn't this be a great bridal shower gift?

{ iFriday }

Happy iFriday! Are you reading this post from your new iPhone 3G? Hubby just reported that the line outside the store by his office reaches all the way to Russia. Yikes.

{ Hooray for Blinkies! }

After much toiling and tears I am proud to present to you *dramatic pause* my blinkie. What do you think? do you like it? Would you change anything?

If you would like to have a brand new shiny Charmed, I'm Sure blinkie of your own just copy and paste the code! (Layout > add page element > add html code)

<a href="http://certainlycharmed.blogspot.com/"><img src="http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg100/britty753/CharmedBlinkieA.gif" /></a>


Have a great day! And don't forget to enter the giveaway below.

{ Honey I'm Home Giveaway }

Move over June Cleaver! You will be the hottest house wife on the block in one of these feminine aprons by Boojiboo. I love them, I love them, I love them! If I owned one, I think I'd bake... sometimes. And surprise, surprise, they use my BFF's fabrics!

To enter this giveaway stop by Boojiboo to pick your favorite apron and leave a comment telling me about it. Be sure to choose wisely because the apron you pick is the one you may win!*

In addition to leaving a comment, be sure to add Charmed, I'm Sure to your link list or create a post about this giveaway on your own blog. This will qualify you to win. If you feel compelled to remove the link later you are, of course, welcome to. Don't have a blog? Enter anyway, I have a heart.

Good Luck!





*Prize dependent upon availability.

{Contest Rules}
-You have until 10:00 A.M. EDT on Saturday, July 12th to enter.
-To enter:
(1) make a comment on this post, and
(2) add a link to Charmed, I'm Sure or create a post about Charmed, I'm Sure on your blog.
-Anonymous comments are void.
-Only enter once please. Let's play nice.
-The winner will be chosen randomly.

{ MAC Daddy }

Summer Staple Alert: Strobe Liquid by MAC $29.50

Get a fabulous summer glow with this iridescent highlighter. You will be ADDICTED! Strategically apply to your high-cheekbone, bridge of your nose, or right under your eyebrow to give your face added depth.

Give it a try. You'll feel sexy, I'm sure.

{ God Bless America }

Tomb Of The Unknown Soldier
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And I won’t forget the men who died, who gave that right to me.

{ Martin + Osa }

Martin + Osa runs through me more effortlessly than the air that I breathe. When I discovered this store, I felt like I was home. I want to dance and sing and shout from the rooftops, "Shop at Martin + Osa!"

The clothes are beautifully made with the most rich and luxurious fabrics. Your skin will thank you. It will worship you. Martina + Osa is to American Eagle Outfitters what Banana Republic is to Gap, but better. It debuted in the Fall of 2006 and now has 22 locations including the Mall of America. I mourn the last year and a half that I have lived in the dark, unaware of this treasure.

The allure dosen't end with the clothing. Oh no. The employes are fahion angels, offering advice, friendship, and a juice box for your toddler. The decor is timeless and warm. And the name, Martin + Osa, tells a tale of love and adventure *sigh.* You can read about it here.

So here I am, shouting from my proverbial rooftop, "Shop at Martin + Osa!"

{ Imaginary Home }

An option for my imaginary bedroom:

Point Click Home

{ I Think... }

I'll eat lunch here:


And take a nap here:

Photos by Real Simple Magazine

{ Knock Knock }

We have a winner! Congratulations to Shelley who said,

"Oh, please let me win...please. please. please....I LOVE these nursing covers, and this one is adorable. Thanks for the 10% off too....I just might have to take you up on that:)"

Email me at certainlycharmed@gmail.com by Friday to claim your prize.

Thank you all for playing and thank you to Made Just For Me for sharing your adorable shop with us. Don't forget your 10% off with coupon code charmed upon checkout! I love door prizes, don't you? Let's have another one next week, shall we? What would you like to see featured for a door prize?