We have a winner!

As promised, I'm back to announce the winner of my giveaway. I'm happy to say that the lovely <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">W</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d;">E</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;">N</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">D</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: magenta;">Y</span> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000;">C</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e69138;">A</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #8e7cc3;">L</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">D</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #351c75;">W</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">E</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #f1c232;">L</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #351c75;">L is the lucky winner! Congratulations Wendy, you've received your recent Etsy order FREE! I'll drop you a line with all the details....</span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #351c75;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCZ98pRkYIeOwdwj0RIKWjekGNeFkn3Ng0aeIgM82wuVS6n4wBGonrqoSR-MzpmDe9dd3laYvoxOcvjaGNLJIr4-uu7I408e5k05Jkw17G10eI6YmPCp10GplBCi14ud4U1MBtH99ABRGO/s1600/aqua+butterfly+pink+version+background+removed.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="574" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCZ98pRkYIeOwdwj0RIKWjekGNeFkn3Ng0aeIgM82wuVS6n4wBGonrqoSR-MzpmDe9dd3laYvoxOcvjaGNLJIr4-uu7I408e5k05Jkw17G10eI6YmPCp10GplBCi14ud4U1MBtH99ABRGO/s640/aqua+butterfly+pink+version+background+removed.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #351c75;"><br /></span></div><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/85794/shatay01/57292ae3db79c6d939a1f2a85508a076.png" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border-bottom-width: 0px !important; border-color: initial !important; border-left-width: 0px !important; border-right-width: 0px !important; border-style: initial !important; border-top-width: 0px !important;" /></a>

We have a winner!

As promised, I'm back to announce the winner of my giveaway. I'm happy to say that the lovely WENDY CALDWELL is the lucky winner! Congratulations Wendy, you've received your recent Etsy order FREE! I'll drop you a line with all the details....…

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I'm shutting up shop for the year....

With Christmas almost upon us, the elves are working at full speed to get all my last Etsy orders posted. So if you've anything like me, and you've still got a few last-minute gifts to buy, don't worry - there's still time! But be quick - you only have until close of business <i>tomorrow</i> to get 20% off <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000;">ALL prints</span> in my store. What's more, I'll also express post every Australian order to make sure they arrive in time for the big day*. Oh, and don't forget - if you're really fast (i.e you order before midnight tonight, AEST), you'll also go into the draw to win your order FREE!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.driftwoodinteriors.etsy.com/" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7lwP3IklueafLPRIq0vAi41yRDM1wvpGe-YvB6j5XC0da4ePOw1SWrZBSwV1JJUpssNcv6iF0IUkOhCTWR0Kik48jfqEpxWpbL_Npn5l5GvH6811NX2MS9Q2MvcQZlzyZJV_ZKHN8E9uv/s640/etsy+sale+last+orders+2012.jpg" width="532" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>I'll be back tomorrow to announce the lucky winner - good luck everyone!<br /><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/85794/shatay01/57292ae3db79c6d939a1f2a85508a076.png" style="background: transparent; border: 0 !important;" /></a><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">*express post guarantees next-day delivery within the Express Post domestic network. This covers most metropolitan areas of Australian capital cities (except Darwin), plus other centres. If you're not sure if your area is covered, feel free to drop me a line*</span>

I'm shutting up shop for the year....

With Christmas almost upon us, the elves are working at full speed to get all my last Etsy orders posted. So if you've anything like me, and you've still got a few last-minute gifts to buy, don't worry - there's still time! But be quick - you only have until close of business tomorrow to get 20% off…

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So, what do you think?

<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">So the colour of the year for 2013 is </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d;">Emerald Green</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">, according to Pantone. I was quite surprised actually, as the early money was on Monaco Blue - and as you know, it's one of my favourites. But I have to say, I do love Emerald - it's strong and distinctive and not for the feint-hearted. Used wisely, it's a show-stopper. Used not-so-wisely, it's a hot mess. So I hope you think my new range of emerald sea corals is firmly in the first category....</span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAXH_mCd_fcl1BufGKkgmXspp-IPfmgluv9eppCRx96MGbxy5oT_o735i0m2TRuTEVNRfgeZTYhlUKHn47s2RSx_TiHFuGgeAzG8l2KhpD_77G-FDAdqStdDIfcsqkElTk8Nu6tUJTjQrP/s1600/coral+series+in+emerald+in+situ+crop+watermarked.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="286" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAXH_mCd_fcl1BufGKkgmXspp-IPfmgluv9eppCRx96MGbxy5oT_o735i0m2TRuTEVNRfgeZTYhlUKHn47s2RSx_TiHFuGgeAzG8l2KhpD_77G-FDAdqStdDIfcsqkElTk8Nu6tUJTjQrP/s640/coral+series+in+emerald+in+situ+crop+watermarked.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #274e13;">My Oceana Series in Emerald Green</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">for sale in my <a href="http://www.driftwoodinteriors.etsy.com/" target="_blank">Etsy Store</a></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">I've put together some pics to show how lovely emerald can look. For me, I like it best when used as a pop of colour - the supporting act rather than the lead. A little can go a long way, but if you're game, it can really pay off - as the following pics show...</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"></span></div><div style="color: black; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><br /></span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">How gorgeous is this emerald chinoiserie wallpaper? </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">It's in the home of the lovely Dagny of <a href="http://www.scandinavianchic.com/2010/06/laundry-room-before-and-after.html" target="_blank">Scandinavian Chic</a>, and I was smitten the minute I saw it. It's the perfect solution if you're a little scared of colour - a smaller space, away from the main living area is a great place to test the waters....</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><br /></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTU9Wexaa75bcVueRGNfwewlRWwbkRdUAGJ70NoF8yM4GnoGQY2d-OZ7uiV1oy7wZnQ9WOTyUYZo4wwMQhl5vmvDhPgDy2TTE2zjthbhjFy0F_tsL3CRl_JntnMzIfEKYsCuQobUtiacii/s1600/Dagnys+hus+010.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTU9Wexaa75bcVueRGNfwewlRWwbkRdUAGJ70NoF8yM4GnoGQY2d-OZ7uiV1oy7wZnQ9WOTyUYZo4wwMQhl5vmvDhPgDy2TTE2zjthbhjFy0F_tsL3CRl_JntnMzIfEKYsCuQobUtiacii/s640/Dagnys+hus+010.jpg" width="478" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">f you want to make a softer statement, try pairing it with soft tones of greens and blues - it lessens the impact and is soothing rather than strong...</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFIcVwqlwTH4ZSYdGvdPJt9dmE4ANEZOluj2V-cvCTrly0rizwLDAilkIIU-sjgnjwT_Oxd181AFd5NzPzhJfWCy3svkDbpd-k5zJmU4wBdcqJsHlMmsgjVyay7EXaJC-AIvX9xOBH81Cj/s1600/creamylife1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFIcVwqlwTH4ZSYdGvdPJt9dmE4ANEZOluj2V-cvCTrly0rizwLDAilkIIU-sjgnjwT_Oxd181AFd5NzPzhJfWCy3svkDbpd-k5zJmU4wBdcqJsHlMmsgjVyay7EXaJC-AIvX9xOBH81Cj/s640/creamylife1.jpg" width="434" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #274e13;"><a href="http://www.creamylife.com/" target="_blank">via</a></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">Here, the island is the stand-out, with the green repeated in the wallpaper pattern for a cohesive look...</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirE2sy5cxzzHOQkM0dc_6P0D_UsD6tLkFJFfjuQebgiFd84xG9NULfgZqiXo28Ur2Yhd4oYX3poVT6gtZ1xPzIH4aCI0gXKqK5q1NYKa8KSbnw6z0gBrnT4uZkpKBHyYKlUMSClbMHEIsI/s1600/DP_O-Interior-Design-white-kitchen-with-blue-green-accents_s4x3_lg_lg.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="478" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirE2sy5cxzzHOQkM0dc_6P0D_UsD6tLkFJFfjuQebgiFd84xG9NULfgZqiXo28Ur2Yhd4oYX3poVT6gtZ1xPzIH4aCI0gXKqK5q1NYKa8KSbnw6z0gBrnT4uZkpKBHyYKlUMSClbMHEIsI/s640/DP_O-Interior-Design-white-kitchen-with-blue-green-accents_s4x3_lg_lg.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #274e13;"><a href="http://www.ointeriordesign.com/" target="_blank">via</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">I love emerald with a grey background - it takes it down a notch yet still packs a punch. Although these tufted bedheads are not <i>quite </i>emerald, they'd work just as well if they were, and I love the pops of jewel colours in the room - the perfect accompaniment....</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZwQa4579wD6IoVXgXq83W4lYv5vBHQwsor0kUkS1n5rYfSbB3pmlRsKLVOmQZNbDHswvs8MIKLy3uXpRWa4o_Z8dNW485fejLbqlS9d4hn35cUWy2Cuxi76ds6DNzfKlsImRfa_n1uTbO/s1600/emerald3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="512" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZwQa4579wD6IoVXgXq83W4lYv5vBHQwsor0kUkS1n5rYfSbB3pmlRsKLVOmQZNbDHswvs8MIKLy3uXpRWa4o_Z8dNW485fejLbqlS9d4hn35cUWy2Cuxi76ds6DNzfKlsImRfa_n1uTbO/s640/emerald3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #274e13;"><a href="http://www.nuevo-estilo.es/espacios/img.htm?404/404_4_10g.jpg" target="_blank">via</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">Nothing like a making a dramatic entrance - this sets the tone from the get-go....</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLomkj8SsweMSc_iU8KsRNppWskBgL_uDSUHXuX3wKiu1dTkTijE6lN4xD-wXrP8Aw5q0Jq2tcC8K_Kuq0b6nfCkaC3TL9S81kYRXwR6_1WFjjbofduKksqzFAwiczMi4cprFRZSW4rM_z/s1600/door1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLomkj8SsweMSc_iU8KsRNppWskBgL_uDSUHXuX3wKiu1dTkTijE6lN4xD-wXrP8Aw5q0Jq2tcC8K_Kuq0b6nfCkaC3TL9S81kYRXwR6_1WFjjbofduKksqzFAwiczMi4cprFRZSW4rM_z/s640/door1.jpg" width="482" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #274e13;"><a href="http://www.frontdoordesigns.co.uk/2012/05/13/closed-door/" target="_blank">via</a></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">So, what do you say? Are you a fan of Emerald, or do you think Pantone totally missed the mark? Love to know what you think......</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><br /></span></div><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/85794/shatay01/57292ae3db79c6d939a1f2a85508a076.png" style="background: transparent; border: 0 !important;" /></a>

So, what do you think?

So the colour of the year for 2013 is Emerald Green, according to Pantone. I was quite surprised actually, as the early money was on Monaco Blue - and as you know, it's one of my favourites. But I have to say, I do love Emerald - it's strong and distinctive and not for the feint-hearted. Used wisely…

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