Winner of the $150 UncommonGoods Giftcard

Congratulations, RayRay Cartucci! I'll email you!

Thank you to all who entered! I wish I had a giftcard to give out to everyone.

Happy Monday!

Win $150 to UncommonGoods! {A Giveaway}

(cube planter / kantha blanket / embroidered region pillow)

What could be a better way to overcome a mid-week slump than with the chance to win $150 to a fabulous online retailer like UncommonGoods.com? I was thrilled when the team from UncommonGoods reached out to me, because the company features unique designs and handcrafted goods that make perfect gifts for anyone, any home, any occasion.

I'm always reluctant to endorse companies here on my blog unless I completely agree with their mission, their vision and their products. UncommonGoods stands apart in a world of big box stores and ubiquitous inventory--they provide a platform for artists and designers to reach customers who are looking for just the right piece while also supporting non-profit organizations like RAINN, Women for Women and City Harvest. It's shopping with social conscience.

Today, I'm highlighting some of my favorite products from UncommonGoods, but I'd be silly not to draw your attention to a fabulous selection of gifts for women here, a number of unique personalized gifts here and a collection of jewelry that anyone would be happy to wear here.

Here are just a few of my favorites pieces currently available at UncommonGoods:

(one - personalized family art / two - mini coastal lamp / three - hands bowl / four - ladybug castle)

(five - mosaic necklace / six - pearl wine glasses / seven - lowercase alphabet blocks)

Like what you see? Want to win a $150 gift card to UncommonGoods? To win:

-Comment below and let me know what you'd spend the $150 gift card on!
-For extra entries, follow me on Pinterest, Twitter and/or Instagram and comment below confirming you're a follower for up to 3 more chances to win (comment separately for each way you follow)!

Contest ends Sunday, May 18th at 11:59 PM. And I'm sorry, but this giveaway is open to U.S. residents only. A winner will be selected using random.com and will be announced in Monday's post.

Thank you UncommonGoods for this giveaway! Good luck, friends.

This giveaway was sponsored by UncommonGoods, though all opinions are my own.

Ikat Pillow Giveaway from Sofa.com US (a $160 value)!

Is there a better way to start a week than with an awesome giveaway? Have I got one for you...

My friends at Sofa.com US--who kindly reached out following my den reveal--were generous to offer two amazing pillows to give away to my readers. It's like the holidays have already started!

Where Would You Put This Lamps.com Lamp? (A Giveaway!)

Hello, friends! Happy September! With summer behind us, we could all probably use a fun giveaway to sweeten the return to routine that comes this time of year.

I get approached more and more these days with solicitations to promote products or brands on this blog, but I usually hold off because the fit isn't always right and I only want to feature items on Meet Me in Philadelphia that I'd have in my own home. But, when Lamps.com recently reached out to me, I accepted enthusiastically. I really dig Lamps.com and dream of outfitting my home with their chic offerings, so that's good enough to share with my readers!

Linen Napkin Giveaway Winner!

Last week, I shared a sewing tutorial that covered creating eco-chic cloth napkins that even the most novice sewer could easily tackle. Along with the tutorial, I offered a giveaway for one lucky follower of Meet Me in Philadelphia: a set of 4 linen burlap napkins in a warm mustard made by moi.

Thank you all for entering, but there could only be one winner.

Congrats to Caroline of A Flair for Vintage Decor, who is such a lovely blog friend!

Caroline, I'll email you to arrange shipping these to you.

If you didn't win, be sure to try making your own cloth napkins--I'd love to see your creations if you do.

Thanks again for entering and thanks to Online Fabric Store for providing the fabric for this giveway!

Napkin DIY & Giveaway (Sponsored by Online Fabric Store)

Today's post is sponsored by Online Fabric Store, and if you're looking for all-things fabric and crafting, definitely check out their extensive, affordable selection!

On Monday, I queried you readers about your napkin usage at home. I'm trying to end my paper napkin habit and begin a lifelong commitment to cloth napkins. Many of you chimed in, and mentioned that you regularly use cloth napkins, to which I say: 

Wow! I'm thoroughly impressed! Who knew I had such classy readers?

Well, when Online Fabric Store approached me about sponsoring a post, I knew I wanted to use the opportunity to use some of their amazing fabric inventory for a practical project--namely cloth napkins. They  were kind enough to issue me a gift card for the fabric of my choice, and I wanted to pass along the generosity in the form of this giveaway!

I chose the Gold Irish Linen Burlap fabric which, at $17.15, was both affordable and rich looking.
In person, I was also able to feel just how soft this fabric is.

(via Online Fabric Store)

I ordered my fabric and within 2 days it was at my door--how great is that?
If prints are more your speed, I recommend checking out their Portfolio fabric collection.
With fabric in hand, I was ready to make a set of four mitered napkins.

If you want to make your own napkins, here's what you'll need:
1 yard of fabric
scissors
pins
an iron
sewing machine and invisible thread or embroidery floss and an embroidery needle

Let's begin, shall we?

Step 1:

Lay out your chosen fabric. I recommend using an existing napkin as a template for cutting.
The napkins I made measured 17" x 17" unfinished and will be 16" x 16" when completed.
Cut four 17" x 17" squares and iron each so that fabric is crisp.

Step #2:

With each 17" x 17" square ironed, take one square of fabric and use your iron to press down 1/4" of fabric down on each of its four sides. Repeat this step all the way around your napkin once more.
Each side of your napkin will be 1/2" smaller than before.

Step #3:
With 1/2" ironed down on all four sides, open up your folded corners.
Take your scissors and snip the corner (see the second picture).

Step #4:
From the corner you just snipped, fold down about 1/8" of fabric and iron flat. Now, fold your fabric in at each corner so it meets at a 45 degree angle--leaving you with a mitered corner.
Iron that corner down and pin.
Repeat for the three remaining corners on your napkin.

Step #5:
Proceed to the sewing machine (or, if stitching by hand, get your embroidery floss and needle ready!).
Sew, sew, sew--this is the easiest part!

Now, sit back and admire your handiwork.

And, as a special treat to you, my lovely readers, I am giving away a set of 4 Gold Irish Linen Burlap napkins, fabric courtesy of Online Fabric Store!

To enter the giveaway:
Make sure you're a follower of Meet Me in Philadelphia* and comment below.
Be sure to have a valid email address so I can contact the winner.
(Sorry, U.S. readers only)

*To become a follower, click on the 'Join this site' button on the sidebar that looks like this:

The giveaway will be open until Sunday, March 4 at 11:59PM.
Good luck!

Thanks again to Online Fabric Store for sponsoring this post, so be sure to check out their budget-and-style conscious offerings!

TGIF, 11/18/11 Edition & A Giveaway!

Happy Friday, blog buddies!

I hope you all enjoyed the week-long series where I shared just "a few of my favorite things" and some of yours, too. Really, there are so many more favorite things I love throughout my home. Let's see, there's the matching pair of marble lamps in my kitchen, my two Claire Nereim calendar prints, my extensive collection of Martha Stewart Living magazines (as far back as '94)...clearly, I could go on.

Since this is the season to be thankful and giving, I wanted to giveaway one of my favorite things: a one-year subscription to Martha Stewart Living magazine (worth $25)!

Want to win?

Make sure you're a follower of Meet Me in Philadelphia and comment below!

Be sure to have a valid email address so I can contact the winner for their address.
(Sorry, U.S. readers only)

*To become a follower, click on the "Join this site" button on the sidebar on the right that looks like this:

The giveaway will be open until Tuesday, November 22 at 8PM EST and a winner will be selected using random.org.

Check back on Wednesday, November 23 to see if you've won the subscription!

Happy weekend, all.

And thanks again for taking time to visit Meet Me in Philadelphia--truly, you all are of my favorite things!