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DESIGN CHALLENGE + A GIVEAWAY (with itsums)

Sep 30, 2015Uncategorized

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Another Wednesday, another giveaway ($150 to Pottery Barn Kids) and this one is extra special because it involves a design challenge and some new blogger friends!

You guys all know how much I love itsums.com and how easy they make it to stay organized and on budget for just about anything so I couldn’t turndown this fun challenge. A group of us were asked to create a design board for a child’s room (any age). We had to include everything from furniture and bedding to a reading nook for under $2,500. I chose the boys (Espen – 9 and Griffin – 4) shared room and had way too much fun picking things out. Even better, I included a few things that are already in their room and managed to come in well under budget! Fingers crossed I’ll be able to put my summing to good use and redecorate their digs in real life, soon.

Here’s a peek at my inspiration and board:

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I went for a modern lodge-y vibe… Click here to see all the things!

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Now for all the giveaway details! Enter to win (1) $150 gift card to Pottery Barn Kids by using  T H I S   L I N K  to start your own itsums account. Contest closes Wednesday, October 14th. I’ll announce the winner here and then a direct email will be sent to the winner from my friends at itsums.

If you haven’t used itsums before, heres 5 reasons you’ll love it — 1. It keeps track of all your expenses and allows you to enter a price and category for each. 2. You can add any image from product, to inspiration, to DIY tutorials to your project board. 3. Everything is linked for you! 4. You can mark things off as purchased as you go or “hide” things that you are on the fence about. 5. It’s perfect for remodels, redecorating, parties, Christmas and gift giving, and so on!

For more design inspiration, follow the links bellow to see what the other design challengers came up with:

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Making it in the Mountains / Oh My Dear / Fresh Crush / Design Post Interiors / Bre Purposed / Simple Stylings / Claire Brody Designs / Kiwi in the Clouds

Let me know if you have any questions… All the luck friends!

XO, Rae

P.S. – If your stopping by today for the design challenge, welcome! Hope you’ll get cozy and take a look around. Here’s a few fall posts you might enjoy: Boo banner / Halloween freebies / Holiday syrup recipes /  Halloween party + printables

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  1. Breanna

    Sep 30, 2015 at

    Ohhh modern lodgey, I love it!!

    Reply
    • rae

      Sep 30, 2015 at

      Thanks Breanna! So fun checking out everyones rooms!!! XO

      Reply

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