$75 Giveaway!

Hi friends! I'm excited to treat you guys today to a fun little giveaway!

With summer just around the corner, I know most of us are spending a lot of time sprucing up our outdoor spaces. Gotta be ready for all of those upcoming BBQ's, right?! 

Today, Empire Patio Covers is here to help one of you with that process. They offer a huge range of patio furniture covers in several different finishes, including classic nutmeg, metro brown and hunter green.

Their covers fit chairs, tables, chaise lounges, sofas, hot tubs, fire pits, grills, air conditioners and more. I'm telling you, they have a great selection! I'd love to be able to cover our patio furniture when we're not using it, instead of cleaning it off every time we go outside!

Empire also has a collection of pet accessories, including some great pet seat covers. I know Maggie and Tucker would love one of these! Actually I would love it for them... less hair to vacuum out of my car at the end of every trip! Sounds like a dream come true.

Today, Empire Patio Covers is giving away to one of you a $75 gift certificate to any item in their shop! You'll also get free shipping of your products within the U.S. and Canada. Think of all the possibilities... your backyard will be fitted for summer, that's for sure.

G I V E A W A Y     R U L E S :

1)  Visit Empire Patio Covers and leave a comment telling me which item you'd like! 

Please be a follower of Ten June.

2) For an additional chance to win, link to this giveaway on either your Facebook or on your Twitter, then leave a second comment telling me where you linked (FB or Twitter). Please link with the phrase "patio furniture covers!"

3) For a third chance to win, "like" Ten June on Facebook, then leave an additional comment letting me know you liked the Facebook page.

One winner will be chosen at random. Giveaway ends at midnight EST on Saturday, May 12th. A winner will be announced next Sunday morning! Good luck!

$50 Mikarose Clothing Giveaway

Merry Christmas week! 

To round up the gift giving season, I've got a fun giveaway for you today from Mikarose clothing. This adorable clothing shop features fun, trendy styles with a modest touch. And the best part is that you don't have to break the bank to afford their fabulous designs.

I'm actually a huge fan of their clothing. Mikarose was wonderful enough to send me their Ashley dress and I'm honestly in love! 

It's the perfect dress for work- cute, a little flirty but overall modest and respectable. I paired my plum dress the same way this model did with a chunky necklace and a pair of nude heels. I've gotten so many complements each time I've worn the dress! I think it'd also be a fun dress for church, any holiday party or a family get-together. It's seriously a great addition to my wardrobe.

Here are a few more of my favorite Mikarose pieces.

See what I mean? I love so much of their stuff! And now Mikarose is giving YOU a chance to win an item or two from their shop by giving away a $50 gift certificate!

G I V E A W A Y     R U L E S :

 Please be a follower of Ten June to enter.

1)  Stop by Mikarose and pick your favorite piece, then name your choice in a comment. 

2) For an additional chance to win, link to this giveaway on either Facebook or on Twitter, then leave a second comment telling me where you linked (FB or Twitter).

3) For a third chance to win, "like" Ten June on Facebook and Mikarose on Facebook, then leave an additional comment letting us know you like both Facebook pages.

One winner will be chosen at random. The giveaway is open to residents of the US and Canada only.  Giveaway ends at midnight EST on Thursday, December 22, 2011. A winner will be announced Friday morning! Good luck!

  UPDATE: This giveaway is closed. The winner from Random.org is Sarah from Total Basset Case!

Let the Christmas Season Begin!

It's official. We've given our thanks, we've eaten our weight in sweet potatoes and now... the Christmas season has officially begun! And this girl couldn't be happier : )

First of all, don't forget about the holiday link party that starts next week! The first link up will be Christmas crafts over on Cassie's blog Tuesday followed by holiday vignettes over on Courtney's blog next Thursday.

Also, I'm excited to share one of Ten June's fabulous new sponsors, Jacks&Kate. This shop is chock full of absolutely adorable, personalized bags for children. How fun and whimsical are these?!

Talk about cuteness, right? Any of these bags would be perfect for any kiddo in your life. Make sure you head on over to the Jacks&Kate shop ASAP so that you can put in your orders for the holidays!

And, finally, I'm excited to announce the winner of the Pillows by Dezign giveaway (chosen by random.org)....

Nikki Johnson from NoVa Mom Blog!!

Congrats Nikki! For those of you who didn't win, don't forget that you can take part in their special Black Friday sale and save extra as a Ten June reader. You'll get an additional 15% of your total purchase by using the coupon code TENJUNE this Friday through Sunday (November 25, 2011 - November 27, 2011).  

Have a great holiday weekend everyone!

Giveaway: $75 Credit to Pillows by Dezign!!

Hello hello! Even though my house is abuzz for Thanksgiving, we all know what comes the day after, right? Black Friday. Shopping central! I'm actually not a big Black Friday shopper myself, but the day certainly marks the beginning of the holiday shopping season for me.

And what better a way to get the holiday shopping season started than by winning a $75 credit to Pillows by Dezign, a store chock full with beautiful pillows!

 Pillows by Dezign is a home décor company that specializes in designer pillows.  To quote founder Marian Silverman, “Decorative pillows are the jewelry that completes the outfit!” All decorative pillows include the down or polyester insert (your choice) and hidden zippers. Fabrics come from well known designers such as Kravet, Robert Allen, and Duralee to name a few. You can even design your own pillows with their custom service. And word around the street is that the Nate Berkus Show recently pulled some Pillows by Dezign pillows recently for a segment- if that doesn't certify gorgeousness, I don't know what does!

Here are some of my favorite pillows from their shop.

And guess what? You can make them yours! Pillows by Dezign is giving away a $75 shop credit to one of you. Here's how you can enter:

G I V E A W A Y     R U L E S :

 Please be a follower of Ten June to enter.

1)  Stop by Pillows by Dezign and pick your favorite throw pillow, then name your choice in a comment. 

2) For an additional chance to win, link to this giveaway on either Facebook or on Twitter, then leave a second comment telling me where you linked (FB or Twitter).

3) For a third chance to win, "like" Ten June on Facebook and Pillows by Dezign on Facebook, then leave an additional comment letting us know you like both Facebook pages.

One winner will be chosen at random.  US and Canada only.  Giveaway ends at midnight EST on Thanksgiving Day- Thursday, November 24, 2011. A winner will be announced Friday morning!

 But wait, there's more!

Pillows by Dezign is also offering all Ten June readers a special coupon code to use during their special Black Friday sale. You'll get an additional 15% of your total purchase by using the coupon code TENJUNE this Friday through Sunday (November 25, 2011 - November 27, 2011). 

Happy shopping!

Psst! I'm so excited to be over at Kim's today sharing some details about my most favorite DIY project. Be sure to stop by her fabulous blog, Keller Creative, and check out my article!

Shabby Apple Dress Giveaway!

  Update! This giveaway has closed. The winner, chosen by Random.org, is Stefania from Our Yellow Love Nest! Congratulations! Please send me an email with your contact information, Stefania!  For those of you who didn't win, don't forget that Shabby Apple is giving Ten June readers a discount to the entire store at any point over the next thirty days! Just enter TENJUNE10OFF at checkout. ***

I've got an exciting giveaway today from my new sponsor, Shabby Apple! This online boutique specializes in gorgeous women's dresses, precious little girl dresses and pretty maternity dresses. They also have an adorable line of jewelry, shoes, fitness and swim wear. 

But today we're chatting dresses and skirts, which, in my opinion, are the best collections at Shabby Apple. They have all kinds of dresses, from white dresses to vintage looking dresses to that perfect little black party dress. Check out some of the hottest dresses and skirts from Shabby Apple's website.

Aren't they adorable? Well lucky you, because Shabby Apple is giving away one dress today... maybe to YOU! I chose three of my favorite Shabby Apple dresses and you can enter to win one of them today! I sure would like to see one of these in my closet.

CHOICE 1: THE BOW SKIRT

 

CHOICE 2: THE TUXEDO DRESS

CHOICE 3: TEACHERS PET SKIRT

 

T H E     G I V E A W A Y     R U L E S :

You have a few different ways to enter this giveaway.

PLEASE LEAVE A COMMENT FOR EACH ENTRY! 

1) One entry for becoming a follower of Ten June and telling me which of the 

three dresses you'd choose if you won.

2) One entry for liking Shabby Apple's Facebook page.

3) One entry for liking Ten June's Facebook page.

4) One entry for following @tenjuneblog on Twitter.

The winner must have a US shipping address. There will be no exchanges for the winning dress.

 I'll leave the giveaway open until midnight on Sunday, October 23rd, 2011. I'll announce the winner Monday morning. Good luck to everyone!

Oh! And one more exciting thing... Shabby Apple is giving Ten June readers a discount to the entire store at any point over the next thirty days! Just enter TENJUNE10OFF at checkout.

Photo Challenge Favorites + Winners

 I'm so excited about the first week of the 30 Day Photo Challenge, so thank you to those of you who linked up! Y'all had some fabulous pictures... here are a few of my favorites:

 "Clouds" from Kelly at Life in the Klaas Lane

"Fruit" by Holly at Eight Six Eleven

"What I Wore" by Jessie at Imperfectly Polished

Great job, ladies!

We'll be linking up days 8-14 of the challenge this Wednesday. Whether you take one picture in week two or all seven, feel free to come link up and share your photography. The more, the merrier!

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The winners of  the ScotchBlue Painters Tape sample (drawn via random.org) are:

Congratulations, ladies! Send me your email so that I can get it over to Scotch!

Have a great weekend everyone!

Work It, CoverGirl + A Giveaway!!

While it might seem that I get to play DIYer all day (wouldn’t that be nice?!), the truth is that I do have a full-time day job. In my line of work, I have to dress professionally and typically head out the door wearing a skirt suit or a dress and blazer. While I am by no means a fashion icon, I take pride in my appearance each day, as it helps me to feel confident in all that I do. 

One of the ways that I ensure I’m looking my best each day is with makeup.
While I certainly don’t use a lot of makeup, a dash of bronzer, a coat of mascara and a dab of lip gloss
always make me feel brighter, fresher and ready to take on the day. 

 So when COVERGIRL contacted me to try their new COVERGIRL LashPerfection™ Mascara, I was more than happy to take part! In fact, I used the mascara on a very important morning, right before I had to present at a huge meeting for a big client. Even though it was a muggy, hot Georgia day, I knew I still had to fight the weather to look my best. Thank goodness this is a post about mascara and not hair… Georgia humidity and my hair don’t mix well! 

The COVERGIRL LashPerfection Mascara went on just the way I like my makeup -- clean and glossy with no messy clumps. Who has time for clumps? Yeah, me neither! I’ve got pretty short eyelashes, so I was happy to see that the black mascara lengthened and defined them. With my outfit ready, my makeup on, my research completed and my notes in hand, I headed off to the presentation feeling happy and confident. 

I was really excited to find out that the COVERGIRL LashPerfection Mascara lasted all day, even through the Georgia heat! My makeup stayed fresh and glossy, leaving me confident and bright. Let’s just say that I was a happy camper. And so was my client, since I rocked the socks off of the board! In fact, my presentation helped my client to close a big deal. It was a great day. I truly feel that confidence is the key to success, whether gathered from inspiration, faith, support from others or just feeling good in your own skin. Needless to say, I’m glad that I had COVERGIRL to help me out that day! What inspires confidence in you? 

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Speaking of beauty products, want a chance to win a $50 gift card to drugstore.com?
In the comments, tell me about a time when using makeup gave you the added confidence you needed for an important event in your life.

R U L E S:

 No duplicate comments. 

You may receive (2) total entries by selecting from the following entry methods:

a) Leave a comment in response to the sweepstakes prompt on this post

b) Tweet about this promotion and leave the URL to that tweet in a comment on this post

c) Blog about this promotion and leave the URL to that post in a comment on this post

d) For those with no Twitter or blog, read the official rules to learn about an alternate form of entry. 

This giveaway is open to US Residents age 18 or older.
Giveaway is open between October 4th – November 4th, 2011.

Good luck!!

While we’re on the subject of makeup and looking great, you might want to check out the “Looking Your Best” posts in the Life Well Lived section of BlogHer.com. There are some great application tips and ideas for switching up your look for fall! Be sure to check out BlogHer's Promotions & Prizes page as well!

Lots of Winners Over Here!

Guess who has a winner for the Susan Posnick $75 cosmetics giveaway?

Drumroll please... the winner is #65, Tracy J!

Congratulations, Tracy! Please email me with your contact information!

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In other winning news, I've got a fun announcement. Our bathroom renovation project won this week's Before & After contest series over at One Project Closer!

 

One Project Closer first launched the Before & After series in 2008 to help raise support and awareness for Habitat for Humanity. Every week OPC is making a $100 donation to Habitat in honor of that week's winner, and look for the weekly fun fact to learn more about what Habitat is doing all over the world. Needless to say, I'm so excited about the win!

The contest series is actually still going on! So if you've completed a do-it-yourself project within the past year, send a short story and photographs to BeforeAndAfter@OneProjectCloser.com. The winner gets a $50 gift card to Home Depot or Lowes and $100 donated in their name to Habitat for Humanity. The last winner will be selected on September 17, 2011, so don't forget to enter soon!

And thanks again to the OPC crew for the win!

Susan Posnick Cosmetics Giveaway

Today I'm joining the ranks of Hello Splendor, Aspiring Kennedy and A Diary of Lovely over at Susan Posnick Cosmetics for the "What is Your Muse" guest post series.

And you guys are in for a treat, because after you stop by and read my guest post, come on back to Ten June for a giveaway of $75 in Susan Posnick Cosmetics.

 

And yes, you heard me right. Susan Posnick is giving away $75 worth of merchandise over here on Ten June today. I have tried the cosmetics and can definitely say they're fabulous. The makeup feels clean and fresh, which is a must for me. I think my favorite SP product is the eyeliner/eyeshadow duo- it's fabulous! So, who's excited?! Here are the rules:

T H E  G I V E A W A Y  R U L E S :

You have a few different ways to enter this giveaway.

Please leave a comment on this post for each type of entry and share how you entered.

1) One entry for stopping by the SP Cosmetics blog and leaving a comment. 

2) One entry for becoming a follower of Ten June.

3) One entry for "Liking" SP Cosmetics Facebook Page and Ten June's Facebook page.

4) One entry for following @SusanPosnick and @tenjuneblog on Twitter.

I'll leave the giveaway open until midnight on Saturday, August 27th, 2011.

Good luck to everyone!

Giveaway Winner, Art By Michelle & Guest Series Funness

Yup, I just said funness.

And no, you are not reading that wrong... yours truly authored a masterpiece last night.

And by masterpiece, I mean the most hilarious little painting I've ever seen.

To celebrate one of my girlfriends' birthdays last night, our friends went to a "sip and strokes" place. The gist of it is that everyone brings in a few bottles of wine and they teach you how to paint while you sip! We really had a blast! Last night's painting class was a wine bottle- I had no clue how difficult it would be to get the shape of the wine bottle right! We laughed the entire time as each of our masterpieces came to be. Here's my end result.

I will now start the auction of this masterpiece at... free? 

How about please get this thing out of my house?

Only kidding. If you haven't been to a sip and strokes party before, you should go! It was too much fun. The perfect way to celebrate a birthday!

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I'm reallllly excited to announce a fun guest post series coming your way next week here on Ten June! Here's a little sneak peek....

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And now to conclude the randomness that is this post, let's announce the giveaway winner!

Drumroll please.... the winner of the Blessed Graphic Design $25 shop credit giveaway is....

Emilee

Congrats, Emilee! Cindy will email you to claim your prize.

Have a great rest of the weekend everyone!

Giveaway: $25 Credit to Blessed Graphic Design Shop!!

Good morning! Thanks so much to all of you for your sweet comments on yesterday's blog birthday post. Like I said in my post... you guys are the best! : ) Today, I'm back with a fun giveaway from one of the sweetest girls on the block- Cindy from Blessed Graphic Design. Cindy creates beautiful blog designs and adorable graphic art prints.

And lucky you... Cindy has stopped by Ten June today to do a little giveaway to her shop!

 Hello Ten June Readers!! I am so excited to be here and thankful to Michelle for allowing me to do a giveaway on her wonderful blog! 
My name is Cindy and I have a little blog named Cinsarah where I share anything from my DIY projects to recipes I love. I also have a tiny blog design business and an etsy shop: Blessed Graphic Design. I began designing when my son was born in 2006 with birth announcements and in the past couple of months I have ventured into the blog design world! 
I would love to offer a $25 gift certificate to my shop, which you could applyto these printables for your home.

Or you could apply the shop credit to any custom or premade blog or Etsy design package.

Who's excited?! Here are the rules:

T H E  G I V E A W A Y  R U L E S :

You have a few different ways to enter this giveaway.

Please leave a comment on this post for each type of entry and share how you entered.

1) One entry for becoming a follower of Cindy's blog and a follower of Ten June.

2) One entry for "Liking" Cindy's Facebook page and Ten June's Facebook page.

3) One entry for adding Cindy's Etsy shop to your favorites.

4) One entry for tweeting about the giveaway- make sure you link up to me @tenjuneblog!

I'll leave the giveaway open until tomorrow night- midnight on Friday, July 29th.

I'll announce the winner on Saturday!

Good luck to everyone!