It's finally here, today's the day we announce the lucky winner of this super fine giveaway from Plaza Rugs and Shak In Style!

So without delay, we would like to congratulate Stephanie Webb on her big win! Yea Stephanie! We hope you love your rug (what's not to love) and for those of you who are green with envy (and rug-less) be sure to check back with us for more exciting giveaways coming soon.

And remember, you can still be a winner by taking advantage of Plaza Rugs offering for a 10% discount on a specially selected rugs just for Shakadoo readers. There is over 550 to choose from and free shipping to US Residents.

Just enter the code Shak10 at checkout for a savings of an extra 10% on these specially selected rugs! With a 10% discount and Plaza Rugs' everyday low prices and free shipping, that's an awesome savings! But hurry- this discount is only available until May 31, 2008!

A good area rug can make a big difference in your decor. It can pull your overall look together and make your look more cohesive. It can create a focal point or define an area. It can add color and drama to a room. Yes, an area rug is an important element in your design.

This is why I am so excited to announce our latest awesome giveaway! Shak and Plaza Rugs are offering you readers the chance to win a 5' x 7' rug from the Jasmine Collection, a $329.00 value! This contest will run from today, April 8th until April 29th.

From now until midnight CDT April 29th, here's what you need to do in order to be entered to win:

* Go over to the Plaza Rugs website and take a look around.

* Decide which one of the rugs in the Jasmine Collection you would like to have.

* Leave a comment on this post telling us which rug in the Jasmine Collection you would like to have.

* Make sure you leave us a valid email address so we can contact you when you win!

* Tell everyone you know! I know, I know, this giveaway is so fabulous you might want to keep this to yourself, but help us spread the word- link us on your blog, Twitter about this, email your friends, get a big bullhorn out and let your neighbors know!

We will be randomly selecting a winner and will announce who the winner is on April 30th! This giveaway is open to US residents only.

But wait, there's more! Plaza Rugs is offering a 10% discount on a specially selected just for Shak group of more than 550 rugs. Maybe you don't want to wait for the end of the contest- you need a new rug now! Or perhaps you are in love with another rug like the Gray and Blue rug from the Ariel Collection pictured at left. You're in luck! Just enter the code Shak10 at checkout for a savings of an extra 10% on these specially selected rugs! With a 10% discount and Plaza Rugs' everyday low prices and free shipping, that's an awesome savings! But hurry- this discount is only available until May 31, 2008!

Good luck, and happy rug shopping!

(This is a "sticky" post and will remain at the top of the page for the duration of our Spring Fling Giveaway but new posts will be written daily and published underneath this post.)

What an exciting Friday it is here at Shak In Style when we get to announce a winner for our giveaway.

Would Lilyruth of Lilyruths "This and that cottage" come on down...you are the winner of the Canyon Crest Royal Paisley Bedding Set.

Congratulations lilyruth from the Shakadoo Team.

We would like to thank all who entered this giveaway. We will be writing about all of the topics that you have requested, so be sure to tune in daily.

Canyon Crest's

24 Piece Royal

Paisley Queen

Bedding

Giveaway.   

November 30^th-December 21^st.

Canyon Crest and Shak In Style have teamed up to offer you another exciting giveaway. Wait until you hear what you get...

* comforter
* one fitted and one flat sheet
* two pillow cases
* two euro pillow shams
* two standard shams
* a bed skirt
* four valances
* four drapery panels
* four tie backs
* two decorative pillows

All you have to do to enter is leave a comment on this post telling us what topic you would like Shak In style to blog about and you could win.

The winner's name will be posted on the morning of December 21st. They will be notified by e-mail and in a "winner's post".

(This is a "sticky" post and will remain at the top of the page for the duration of our Canyon Crest Giveaway but new posts will be written daily and published underneath this post).

I just love picking winners for our Shakadoo giveaways. They say it is more fun to give than to receive and I can honestly say that it's very true.

May I have the envelope please?

The winner of the Uncommon Goods giveaway issssssssss Laura Williams. Applause, Applause.

On behalf of the Shakadoo Team, we would like to congratulate Laura Williams, from Laura Williams' Musings for her big win! 

Check out all of the Shaks at Shakadoo for our many fun giveaways.

Have you ever noticed that home decor items that are a bit more on the unusual side or a bit funky seem to add just the right touch of kitch and whimsy to a space? Maybe you've noticed that common household items now seem to be available in uncommon colors, shapes and sizes.

Well, we've noticed it too and now we are partnering with UncommonGoods to bring our Shakinstyle readers a fantastic prize.  UncommonGoods is giving away one Shakinstyle reader a $100 gift certificate to be used in their on line store.

From now until midnight September 26th, here's what you will need to do in order to be entered to win:

*Leave a comment on this post about your favorite home decor accessory. There will be other posts that refer to the UncommonGoods Giveaway but only comments left on this post will count as an entry.
*Link back to this post using the "UncommonGoods Giveaway With Shakinstyle" banner in a post on your blog or site.
*If you do not have a blog, leave your e-mail address and tell your friends. Your e-mail address will automatically register you for the UncommonGoods Newsletter.
*All comments must be entered by midnight, September 26th.

The winner's name will be posted on the morning of September 27th. They will be notified by e-mail and in a "winner's post".

(This is a "sticky" post and will remain at the top of the page for the duration of our UncommonGoods Giveaway but new posts will be written daily and published underneath this post).

Domino has posted some of the early entries to their $10,000 decorating contest. The competition is already looking fierce.

Domino is holding a decorating contest and the prize is $10,000. If you have a room your proud as punch about, send a photo to Domino. You'll be automatically entered to win a spa vacation. Here's how it works:

1) Take a picture of your favorite space in your house.

2) Upload the photo with a brief description of what makes it a winner.

3) Log on to dominomag.com every week to see a selection of entries and check out the competition.

4) Vote for the space you think should win at dominomag.com starting October 23.

Life in a Venti Cup will be giving away 2 sets of PulpFactory's chic mod cocktail note cards plus a Modern Girl's Life sticky notepad to each of 3 lucky winners. To enter, simply leave a comment on Frankie's giveaway post before August 27th telling her about your favorite summer vacation, past, present or future.

If you can't wait to win, check out PulpFactory's urban print-your-own designs and whimsical calendars here.

CasaSugar, a cool new dwelling blog from Sugar Publishing, is launching with a $5000 West Elm giveaway. Simply fill out a wish list with up to $5000 of your favorite West Elm goodies here before August 19th.

Contests are so fun and I just wish we could give one of these gorgeous aprons to everyone who has entered their comments in our Pepper Moms Designer Apron Giveaway. We all deserve to look beautiful while slaving over a hot stove.

Thank you to everyone who left comments about their favorite kitchen accessory. I would have to say that a silicon spatula seemed to one of the more popular accessories as well as mixers and gadgets.  The overall consensus was that the Onyx Hostess Apron is just too pretty to wear while cooking but I'm sure the winner will find a way to do it! And who is the lucky winner? 

Drum Roll please.........

The winner is Erica! Yea!!!!

Don't dismay if you did not win, we are going to have some other really cool giveaways soon so check back!

Decorative home decor elements can now travel as far as a fashionable kitchen accessory. With that in mind, I'd like to introduce our very first Shakinstyle Giveaway sponsored by The Pepper Kids.

The Onyx Hostess Apron was recently seen on Oprah's "Wildest Dreams" show and is an apron designed specifically for the domestic goddess. The strong black and white color combination makes this accessory instantly timeless and unmistakably KWID like. One lucky Shakinstyle winner will be randomly chosen to receive this gorgeous apron.

If you'd like to check out The Pepper Kids fabulous site hop on over between now and the end of this contest and use coupon code SHAK for a 10% discount. (not applicable after contest) They've got some other really stylish designer aprons and some International Cuisine Kits that I am dying to try.  Who says cooking can't be chic?

From now until midnight July 11th, here's what you will need to do in order to be entered to win:

*Leave a comment on this post about your favorite kitchen accessory. There will be other posts that refer to the Pepper Moms Designer Apron Giveaway but only comments left on this post will count as an entry.
*Link back to this post using the "Pepper Moms Designer Apron Giveaway" banner in a post on your blog or site.
*If you do not have a blog, leave your e-mail address and tell your friends. Your e-mail address will automatically register you for the Pepper Moms Newsletter.
*All comments must be entered by midnight, July 11th.

The winner's name will be posted on the morning of July 12th. They will be notified by e-mail and in a "winner's post".

(This is a "sticky" post and will remain at the top of the page for the duration of our Freedom Giveaway but new posts will be written daily and published underneath this post).

This week is Fabulous Stationary Week over at Hostess with the Mostess. Throughout the week, the blog will feature beautiful stationary finds and surprise giveaways.

Today's giveaway was this amazingly cute fresh style card file from Cecily Ink. Two lucky HWTM readers walked away with these sweet boxes filled with 12 greeting cards each.

So if you like discovering new lovely paper things and freebies, head over to HWTM every day this week.