February Sponsors

<div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: center;">Well it's a new month which means new sponsors!</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF0Wtx9arzVdG67yRwescqezjS8o7rnZWF73iAS6_e09qnqB3BOX4rbJksDZPVW8rM9zVAnoJ-Myl-IV3DlshJdEzIoN598yDN93flgt0kRf6-OVyPsBWY7lTJem5-O2n0nqjVNfBNbWw/s1600/Melanie.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF0Wtx9arzVdG67yRwescqezjS8o7rnZWF73iAS6_e09qnqB3BOX4rbJksDZPVW8rM9zVAnoJ-Myl-IV3DlshJdEzIoN598yDN93flgt0kRf6-OVyPsBWY7lTJem5-O2n0nqjVNfBNbWw/s1600/Melanie.jpg" /></a></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Melanie</span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.bearrabbitbear.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Bear Rabbit Bear</span></a><br />Ever since high school, I have loved to write. And I've loved to sew and make things for my friends and family. I remember making custom decorative rabbits for friends in high school as Christmas presents. I think my grandparents have one lying around, too. Growing up, my “Granny”, as she is lovingly called, taught me how to sew and make the use of recyclable materials. My Home Economics class in high school (yes, I’m old enough to be part of the group that was required to take Home Ec.!) inspired needle working and cooking. It’s kind of funny now, but I even made it to a state home ec tournament!!<br />I took a hiatus from writing and DIYing in college. It wasn't until I was married to my hubby that I picked it up again (something about renovating a house from the ground up will do that to you.). Having a baby will also spark more than maternal instinct- for me it sparked creative instinct, as well!<br />I love writing. It's the one way that I can be totally me! Sometimes people misunderstand the things that I say, but when writing, it all seems to come out and clear and totally together. I am note a blogger by day, but rather one by night. By day I work in the medical field. I have had the honor of being published in a few of my medical journals, as well as being featured in the Proverbs 31 Ministries magazine.<br />I started blogging as a way to combine my love for inspiring others and writing. While you'll find many crafts and DIY projects on this blog, my focus is about anything that inspires you to be the person that God meant for you to be.<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> </span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> </span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLEY0nu781zTMvpE_-SijCj-1vNptfS6MkHjrLhr4yo_IUm8lY5jq2kYRvWq8E9tbP5_zi1WOr0jCDBYs5B-8kTPaWhVfojbBP2wj_kJXgVyvRA8LRjkQid3-alZ-AVnMNP8EMqGRpmMI/s1600/DSC_0590o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLEY0nu781zTMvpE_-SijCj-1vNptfS6MkHjrLhr4yo_IUm8lY5jq2kYRvWq8E9tbP5_zi1WOr0jCDBYs5B-8kTPaWhVfojbBP2wj_kJXgVyvRA8LRjkQid3-alZ-AVnMNP8EMqGRpmMI/s320/DSC_0590o.jpg" width="320" /></a></div></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Heather</span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.livingat123.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Living at 1...2...3</a></span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Hi, I'm Heather. Just Heather... I'm married to an amazing husband that finds the humor in all my antics and I will soon be a mom. That's right, as in parent to a child. Not a furry, four-legged child like I already am, but a human one this time. It has been a LONG 9 months with most of it spent on bedrest growing this baby. I'm anxious to get back to life and ME. I love crafting, some of which does not turn out so crafty. Decorating my house or your's if you ask... Reading, I was reading/writing teacher for 7 years. This comes natural to me and I read everything! Magazines are my guilty pleasure. Cooking, it is good to burn something occasionally to keep those of us considered Top-Notch Chefs humble. I love going to flea markets and finding trash to turn to treasures. I haven't been in quite some time due to the pregnancy, but plan to get back into treasure hunting. I also LOVE LOVE LOVE all things beauty and product related. I'm a junkie. I can't help it. I strive each day to make it better than the one before. Grab a cup of coffee or wine and stop and visit!</div><br /><br /><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Why don't you all go and visit these ladies!</div><br /><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54489/316/0CB760E2AD1EF5DEC1BEB8DD6026223F.png" style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent; border: 0pt none ! important;" />

February Sponsors

Well it's a new month which means new sponsors! Melanie Bear Rabbit Bear Ever since high school, I have loved to write. And I've lov...

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Looking for Sponsors

<div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">It's almost February and I have a few spots left for swap sponsorship.  <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">You get a 200x100 space on my sidebar and in exchange you place my button on your blog as well.  I will also do an About You introduction to my readers.  Check out the sponsor tab for more details. </span> </div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Please email me at decoratingcentsblog@gmail.com if you're interested.</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></div><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54489/316/0CB760E2AD1EF5DEC1BEB8DD6026223F.png" style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent; border: 0pt none ! important;" />

Looking for Sponsors

It's almost February and I have a few spots left for swap sponsorship.  You get a 200x100 space on my sidebar and in exchange you place...

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January Sponsors

<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Happy New Year!</span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Where did 2011 go?  Can you believe it's already a new year?  </span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">To start the new year off, I want to introduce you to my new sponsors.  This is a group of talented women with mad DIY skills.</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_82bB8EzM7ADdhCnYvUyGGVWPPzcXS3i9Kavyda05gIzR100G3B0HOj_SwG8dWiKuZynm0e5mVxrR2bxRmZnPMIQsNgO4I_eRpf6tyUxHxq3Zpp-hN_Kwft9Ru_BWunALsUc2JaljnFs/s320/CIMG1677.JPG" width="320" /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Beth Anne</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://homeownerbeth.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Adventures of Homeownership</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> I've always preferred travel and adventure to "nesting," but after buying a little home of my own I became hooked on every detail of creating a comfortable haven.  This blog is my way of recording the adventures of learning and doing all the steps necessary to having a home worthy of sharing with others.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKa-w4V61a_dxGROGGDDEKeuOwuo7cFUvW5hTq57uektO-UiGKI7wg-9c1kS8yYwffsxFQIlQ0UgUhxgQjyWvSXWqqTPnb-qiRtdUGto7gcMGxNHIpy_Qt0vJP_QQYkbZozeYTF05vzAk/s1600/IMG_2310+%25282%2529+%2528550x800%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKa-w4V61a_dxGROGGDDEKeuOwuo7cFUvW5hTq57uektO-UiGKI7wg-9c1kS8yYwffsxFQIlQ0UgUhxgQjyWvSXWqqTPnb-qiRtdUGto7gcMGxNHIpy_Qt0vJP_QQYkbZozeYTF05vzAk/s320/IMG_2310+%25282%2529+%2528550x800%2529.jpg" width="220" /></a></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Cameron</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.cameronhomemade.com/" target="_blank">Homemade</a> </span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">I love to create . . . just about anything.  I sew, knit, crochet, paper craft, have a kiln that needs to be hooked up and a pottery wheel that needs to be dusted off.  My two kids keep me grounded and remind me of what is MOST important in life, and my husband may be the most patient man on Earth.  In between all this, I work nights as an emergency room nurse.  Sounds exciting, right?  It is - I love my life, and I love blogging about the fun stuff I make, hots tips I find, and occasionally personal stuff . . . </span> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgniyLRXe_ui3G9PzgcFOv80UOBjHrq9MauLIz3YPvQcMBRZc0ligHmBcjxBWkOe9BNEjwI6lYmKynYiUUc-FTVin1iwyDSM_tS8IXbuVMFTB4wGHGMyMuVMrBd8s_7HEi3gaoKYVhDlPY/s320/KP_GlowKouture.png" width="220" /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Kenye</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a href="http://glowkouture.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">The Life of Handmade Living</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">  </span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Hi, my name is Kenyé and I am the blogger of The Life of Handmade Living and I am also the maker/owner of an online shop called Glow Kouture. I have a passion for sewing, cooking, and blogging. I am inspired by everyday life, reading blogs and meeting creative people. In my blog, you will read about chic fashion trends, home décor finds, sewing, other handmade shops and great recipes. Five words that would describe my blog would be: Fun, Candid, Fashionable, Unique and Girly. My handmade business is Glow Kouture and in the shop you will find, wallet pouches, clutch purses, wristlets, cosmetic zipper pouches, headbands and jewelry. The Glow Kouture brand is a fun but yet practical line of handmade items for the fashion forward shopper who likes to be different. Woman of all ages can enjoy the goodness of Glow Kouture.</span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Please go over and say hi to each of these ladies and check out their fabulous blogs!</div><br /><br /><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54489/316/0CB760E2AD1EF5DEC1BEB8DD6026223F.png" style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent; border: 0pt none ! important;" />

January Sponsors

Happy New Year! Where did 2011 go?  Can you believe it's already a new year?   To start the new year off, I want to introduce you to my ...

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My First Sponsor

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">My Swap Sponsorship will officially start in January, but Allison and I are starting now.  I love reading her blog.  Allison's blog is Christian based and she talks about topics from fitness and food to staying strong in her faith. </span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSRKEyYMaHEiZ3K_cElRDh7RCBJ2YWs9aAGKxpPSldtcdoZ7-t9QpE_JMJmIWi06HE6jkLcd9_8v_oBY1bQu37ztg7ncIBvmoa4Vp_UblhI3NZtDicCG3_RYT1d7k7U-oUaPzLbJCr_7M/s1600/IMG_1201.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSRKEyYMaHEiZ3K_cElRDh7RCBJ2YWs9aAGKxpPSldtcdoZ7-t9QpE_JMJmIWi06HE6jkLcd9_8v_oBY1bQu37ztg7ncIBvmoa4Vp_UblhI3NZtDicCG3_RYT1d7k7U-oUaPzLbJCr_7M/s400/IMG_1201.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.feedingmytemple.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Feeding My Temple</span></a></div><br /><div style="color: black; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px; text-align: left;">I'm Allison. A 26 year old mom and wife. Follower of Jesus. Sister to 2. Living in Oklahoma. I have a huge interest in food, fitness, and healthy living. My blog follows my life as I try to balance feeding my body, mind and spirit with the Word and amazing food.</span> </div><div style="color: black; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></div><div style="color: black; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Be sure to click over and check out Allison's blog.  I promise you'll love it.</div><div style="color: black; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> </div><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54489/316/0CB760E2AD1EF5DEC1BEB8DD6026223F.png" style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent; border: 0pt none ! important;" />

My First Sponsor

My Swap Sponsorship will officially start in January, but Allison and I are starting now.  I love reading her blog.  Allison's blog is C...

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Swap Sponsoring

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I've decided to try something new starting in January.  I'm going to start Swap Sponsoring!  What's that?  I promote myself on your blog and you promote yourself on my blog.  This will give us both a chance to meet new people.  Also, consider it free advertising.  </span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">You get a 150x150 space on my sidebar and in exchange you place my button on your blog as well.  I will also do an About You introduction to my readers. Sounds like fun right?</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">If you'd like to swap ads/buttons, please email me at decoratingcentsblog@gmail.com.  I will need the button code for your blog and the info on what size button you need from me.  I will probably only do a few blogs a month, so let me know before spaces fill up.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I make my buttons in Picnik.com.  Here are some tutorials if you need any help.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> <a href="http://www.mypregnancybaby.com/blog-buttons-tutorial-how-to-make-blog-button-code/" target="_blank">How to Make a Blog Button</a></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a href="http://justagirlblog.com/2011/08/how-to-make-a-blog-button.html" target="_blank">How to Make a Blog Button</a> </span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a href="http://bloggingwithamy.com/how-to-make-a-blog-button/" target="_blank">How to Make a Blog Button</a></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Look forward to hearing from you!</span><br /><br /><br /><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54489/316/0CB760E2AD1EF5DEC1BEB8DD6026223F.png" style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent; border: 0pt none ! important;" />

Swap Sponsoring

I've decided to try something new starting in January.  I'm going to start Swap Sponsoring!  What's that?  I promote myself on y...

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