and the winner is...

Happy Friday!  Didn't this week just fly right by?  And now the moment you have all been waiting for...the winner of the $55 gift certificate is...

Kari Christopherson!  Congratulations, Kari and thank you to all who participated and spread the word about this wonderful giveaway!

Have a great weekend!  Any exciting plans?

(image via apartment #34)

October Give-away

What an exciting day at Thrifty Gal.  I am offering one lucky reader a $55 gift card from CSN Stores!  CSN Stores comprises of over 200 companies that offer products ranging from console tables to speakers.  You are sure to find something that strikes your fancy.  See their complete list of stores here.

You could purchase a big ticket item like this Dutch Oven by Le Creuset...

Le Creuset 

Or perhaps add some mid-century modern to your home decor with this Eames coat rack...

Eames Hang-It-All Rack

Or a luxe leather laptop case (excuse the alliteration...)

For those of you looking to get a new item using the gift card, and only the gift card, I am currently coveting...

This chalkboard decal:

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These roll-up flats to store in your purse just in case those new heels aren't worth the blisters:

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Or this adorable bathmat by Dwell Studio:

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Here's how to enter to win the $55 gift card:
1.  Leave a comment below for 1 entry
2.  Become a follower of this blog for 1 entry
3.  Become a follower on facebook for 1 entry
4.  Spread the word about this give-away on your Twitter, or blog for 2 entries
Leave a comment for each form of entry (so, the overachiever would leave 5 comments below!)

One lucky winner will be chosen at random next week (October 15th).  Make sure you leave some way to be contacted in your comments below (I promise I will not distribute or use your email for anything other than this contest).
Note:  This contest is only open to US and Canadian residents..

Good Luck!

back in the saddle

After the most WONDERFUL weekend with my dear friends, I find myself struggling at work this Tuesday.  Work, unpacking, laundry and cleaning await me this week.  As I was checking my 100+ emails last night, I stumbled upon a nice surprise.  I had forgotten that I entered a giveaway on Down and Out Chic for a gift certificate to Dixi, a London-based clothing store.  And guess what?  I won!  Now I get to spend 20GBP ($40) at Dixi.  Here is are my favorite picks: 

Lydia Lace Zip Dress 20GBP

Bryanna Polka Dress 20GBP

Laney Cream Floaty Tunic 25GBP

Beatrice Red Blouse 15GBP

Any suggestions on what to get??

10 invites!

Hello Lovelies!

I am happy to share that I have 10 invitations to join Pinterest!  (See this post and this post if you have no idea what I'm talking about.)  The site has not officially launched, and they are still updating the site on a regular basis based on user feedback, so they send out invitations for testers of the site.  This is a wonderful, yet horribly addicting, website that allows users to collect images and create online inspiration boards.  The site is very intuitive and easy to use and is a fantastic way to bookmark images.  Right now, I have a "wish-list" board, and a "home inspiration" board.  Whenever I spot a well designed room, I "pin" the image which adds it to my board.  When I start to decorate my apartment, I will have all of my inspiring images in one place!  It totally beats scouring magazines and cutting out pictures!

If you would like one of the invites, leave me a comment below with your email.  If you would not like to share your email publicly, leave me a comment explaining how you would use Pinterest and send me an email by clicking on my "email" button in the right hand side bar.  I promise to never use your email for anything other than sending out invites!

Note: In order to be eligible for an invitation you must either be a follower on Blogger, or a fan on facebook!

**I will update this post when all 10 invitations have been given out!  First come, first serve basis.