Sing it with me now….these are a few of my favorite things!
Nicole Cicak and I didn’t exactly meet in the most traditional of ways. Rewind back to June when we were listing our home on Shady Lane and part of me basically wanted to die. I wasn’t even sure I wanted to move and I was listing a home I was obsessed with and complete randoms would be in and out of it all day the first day it was listed.
Deep breath.
My husband kept telling me it was a good thing. We want people in the home. And all turned out exactly as it should. We received an offer from the most darling of couples late that night and the next few weeks until closing could not have gone smoother on both ends. Closing on a home with really nice people is……well, really nice.
Obviously, since I was handing over what felt like my baby to them I had to dig just a little bit. Creepy, perhaps, but hey….I’m being honest. I knew a few things: 1. Their names and 2. They were relocating from Ohio.
It all begins with Google, am I right? Come on, you’ve looked up people before. I know it’s not just me.
The search ended quickly on the most darling of girls with the most darling of Etsy Shops. Yes, yes, YES! This girl can have my home. Who better to live in it than an actual Etsy artist? I spent years supporting Etsy artists throughout all our projects.
A few weeks later when it became less creepy I began following her on Instagram and she in return followed me and all was out in the open. And we sort of have been in touch via email and social media ever since.
One day, on her unreal Instagram feed, she posted a hand drawn piece of her ‘favorite things’ which include champagne, the season of Fall, bubble baths, bling bling, and the friends episode about lobsters. My kind of girl.
I quickly messaged her how much I loved the concept and if she would do a custom one for our home and for our neighbors, who moved with us. She responded with an enthusiastic YES – yippee! She got to work and I waited patiently for the final result….
So flipping cute, am I right?
And now you can have one in your own home! Nicole and I are partnering up to provide a custom print for your own family. The lucky winner will be chosen at random and will be connected with Nicole to provide a list of their own favorites and she will get to work.
Cool, right? All you have to do is a leave a comment below listing a few of your favorite things. Start brainstorming friends, this is an oh so fun one. And hey, good luck to you!
Thank you, Nicole, for partnering up with A Life From Scratch! Be sure to check out all her lovely work at her Etsy Shop and follow her along on Instagram! Her posts make me smile daily.
So tell me, what are your favorite things……? I’d so love to hear.
Giveaway runs September 29th through October 5th at midnight. Winner will be chosen at random and announced on Facebook so please be sure you are following along.
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Twitter: quinnsmomma
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Oh, my goodness, how great is this giveaway? I love this idea! A few of my family’s favorite things are- Folly Beach, SC, brunch, fall, baking, Cleveland Cavaliers, Miami University, half marathons and bedtime stories.
So cute! A few of my favorite things: lularoe leggings, Spain, iowa Hawkeyes, pugs, crocheting, and beer 🙂
I ♡ the smell and sound of campfires, Door County, my home, quiet time, cooking for friends and remember in how lucky I am (grateful).
Oooh! Fun! Some of my favorite things are comfort food, pink wine in summer, adventures with my family… and J Crew catalogs.
Twitter: charminglyuncmp
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This is seriously the cutest. Where to begin? The beach, summer, Fairfield Stags, Fighting Irish football, Cape Cod, Atlantis, a charcoal Weber grill, the farmer’s market, group hugs, saying our bedtime prayers, coffee, wine, sushi … to name a few.
The laughter of children, a warm fire on a winter morning, the sound of falling rain, the smell of coffee in the morning.
Thank you for a fun giveaway! Favorites: 4 kids, prayer, University of Texas Longhorns, Texas!, BBQ, sushi, Thai food, Running, cooking, books, antipasto platters, wine, girlfriends/GNO, Harry Potter, Mexico, lighthouses
Oh man! I love this! Here are a few of my favorite things: My boys, football, coffee, wine, farmhouse decor and food!
Gah, I could have listed 700 more things!
What a great idea! Here are a few of my favorite things: travel, a good book, wine, coffee, Chicago, pasta, tennis, tea.
Love it! A few of my favorite things… beaches, vacations, friends, park play dates, dessert, wine, and food!
Aw you are too sweet, Courtney! Thank you for the kind words and for featuring my work on your blog 🙂 It means more than you know. So excited to be partnering up on this!
Love this!!! Thanks Courtney! A few of my favorite things: a warm blanket, California beaches, tennis, milk shakes, family dinner time and kids dancing.
Twitter: J_maceinyoface
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Cincinnati Bengals
Wine
Dinner parties
Road trips
OBSESSED! Few of my favorite things … Traveling, WINE, fall, oversized scarfs, books, football, brunch, mimosas….to go with the brunch 😉 and THE CUBS<3
Ohh, some of my favorite things:
Baby giggles, red wine, MAC lipstick, jumping in puddles, taking pictures, reading, baking, bubble baths, my children’s eyes, the Bears and drinking coffee with a straw!
Love this! A few of my favorite things…my boys, my dogs, my friends, my summers, and my wine 🙂
The beach, coffee, running, sparkling water, Retin-A!
What a unique & lovely giveaway item!
Fall, smores, sushi, coffee, local tap rooms & breweries, Farmer’s markets, street festivals, live music, making lists, baking, palindromes, reading, our Cav King mix & Westie, our daughter’s curls, pebbles found in little pockets, and libraries.
Twitter: Danielle6snyder
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Makeup, running, handbags, Lularoe, lipstick, the color pink, myrtle beach.
I truly love this giveaway
A few of my favorite things…
Watching my daughters bond as sisters grow as they get older
Chocolate – Flats – Forida
Ohhh, love this custom artwork!!! A few favorite things: baseball, hockey-goalies!, apple crisp, Sea Island GA, fall leaves, swim team, fresh guacamole, family meals, children laughing, country music ❤️
I love this idea! Such a cute print.
Our favorite things – coffee, cooking, football games, tailgating, brunch, gold accessories, puzzles, family, lazy Sunday’s.
So many more! Love this giveaway and both of your blogs!
A few of my favorite things…
Family, friends, coffee, traveling, beach, Tatry mountains, Chicago, Belize, peonies, running, pink
This is the most adorable print I have seen! I love the beach, summer nights, paddle boarding, coffee, reading a good book with a glass of wine! I could go on and on!
Love this! Some of my favorites are freshly polished nails, bonfires with friends, reading books with my kids, apple picking, fireworks, outdoor movies, and pool days.
We love:
Chicago Bears
Ball state university
Leland Michigan
Sushi
Pizza
Swimming
Chicago Cubs
Boating
Lake wawasee
Captiva
Playing in the snow
I could go on and on!