Daily Pretties, A Threesome {and the aletafae giveaway winner}

From designer and fellow southerner, Jenny Keenan, a bevy of pretty. What a gorgeous combination of textiles, texture, and color. See more of Jenny's design work here and be sure to check out her fun new blog, Jenny's Southern Comfort.

And now, the moment you've all been waiting for, the winner of the Aletafae pouf giveaway is....drum roll, please....Number 24, as chosen by random.org. The lucky comment belongs to Sarah of La Maison Boheme! Congratulations, Sarah! I'm so excited to see which pouf you choose and I hope you'll post a pic of it in your home!

Thanks everyone for participating. I wish I could give one of Aleta's beautiful poufs to each and every one of you, but the consolation prize is that they are so reasonably priced and wonderfully versatile you can purchase one of your very own, here. Once again, thank you Aleta for your generosity. I love supporting small businesses, especially when they are run by talented mamas who create beautiful handmade goods.

Happy Weekend, friends! I hope all of you new-to-me faces continue to visit. It was wonderful to hear from so many new readers!

Bookish

Feel free to call me bookish, there are few places I'd rather be than holed up in a good room with a good book. This room certainly qualifies with its floor to ceiling bookshelves, beautifully patterned rug, and plenty of cushy seating.

**Speaking of cushy seating, it's not too late to throw your name into the hat for your own soft perch. Be sure to check out the wonderful pouf giveaway from aletafae, here!**

{image found here}

Berrylicious

Remember this utterly breathtaking space? Well I happened to spot it from another vantage point and thought you'd like to see more. The glass wall only gets better and while I normally would shy away from raspberry in such bold strokes, lordy, it works here.

Speaking of raspberry, check out this positively luscious entry below. Really, I am completely blown away by its perfection. I think there is nothing extraneous here. The execution of all the details is so deft, subtle and yet bold. Whoever designed this room knew precisely when to stop and that is no easy task. It melts my heart, pure and simple.

{images via inside, south of market, and mfamb}

**p.s.-there's still time to enter the "pouftastic" aletafae giveaway, here.

And if you're having purple dreams of your own, aleta can help you quench those, as well!

A New Shop Discovered and a Giveaway!

The other day in my Internet wanderings I came across a new-to-me Etsy shop. I was instantly smitten and it would be no exaggeration to say that I'm head over heels for the wonderful handmade poufs from aletafae. The lady behind the handiwork is the talented Aleta Savage and below is but a small sampling of her whimsical offerings.

Really, I could barely contain myself from posting each and every rotund option, but I didn't want to seem a greedy girl (even though I am, clearly). The possibilities are endless...think nursery, family room, playroom, bedroom. In fact, where couldn't you use an extra comfy perch, a place to prop your feet, or a child-friendly floor pillow!

Seriously, they are so darn cute in their plump form and the fabric choices are so fun and modern, I would buy one for aesthetics alone. However, these poufs are just as much about function as form. Aleta says that when her young son is in bed asleep, she loves to jump on her sewing machine and create. With kids, a lot of time is spent playing on the floor and this is when she realized how great it would be to have something comfy to lounge on. She loves these poufs because they are functional and durable, yet super stylish and unique. They are also versatile and can be used as ottomans, coffee tables, pet beds, and the list goes on. All items are handmade by Aleta in her home studio using high-quality materials.

Well I for one need no convincing and even better, Aleta has graciously and generously offered one of her 18" poufs as a giveaway. That's right, one lucky reader will be able to choose a beautiful pouf from Aleta's shop or, alternatively, choose a fabric from Aleta's inventory and she will create a custom pouf for the winner. To enter the giveaway, simply hop on over to Aleta's shop, take a gander at all the gorgeous possibilities, and then leave a comment on this post telling me your favorite. Good luck choosing just one! Of course, be sure to leave your email or contact information in your comment. I'll announce a winner on Friday, July 8th!

For all my friends in the states, have a wonderful holiday weekend!

**Please note, this giveaway is open to residents of the U.S. and international residents as well, however, to minimize shipping costs outside of the U.S., international residents must be willing to stuff the pouf themselves should they be the lucky winner. Also, please leave your contact information in your comment. I would hate not to be able to reach the winner!**

Drum Roll Please.....

And the winner of the ALLMODERN pillow giveaway is number 19. That'd be you, Paula, who said the green Tangier pillow is calling her name. Congratulations!

I wish I could give one of these beautiful pillows to everyone. Nothing would please me more! Be sure to visit ALLMODERN to check out their selection of amazing pillows and beautiful home furnishings. Just in time for the holiday gift giving season!

I also want to thank everyone who entered, I loved reading all of your comments. It was wonderful to hear from a number of new faces and I hope you'll continue to visit Head Over Heels. Don't be a stranger, ya'll.

ALLMODERN {giveaway}

You know you want one. Leave a comment here before midnight on Sunday, December 6 and you could be the lucky winner.

{pillows courtesy of allmodern}

You're invited!

I'm participating in a little virtual baby shower today for Lauren. Stop by My Notting Hill and take a gander at all the adorable baby gear that Lauren is "getting." Makes me almost want to have another. Almost. ;0)

And be sure to enter the ALLMODERN giveaway if you haven't yet done so. Just leave a comment by midnight Sunday, December 6th for a chance to win a gorgeous pillow.

All Modern: A Giveaway!

Reminiscent of hand adorned Moroccan tiles, the delicate embroidery on the natural linen Tangiers Green pillow transports you to where the Mediterranean meets the Atlantic.

A delightfully flirty pop to your stylish retreat, the Empire pillow makes a splash in rain-slicker yellow. The ultra glossy surface is constructed of bold yellow vinyl for a cheerful highlight to your bedroom or living space.

The nature inspired Habitat series from Koko Company features whimsical printed designs and outstanding colors representing the shifting moods of nature.

High-tech nature is super enlarged on the Static Square Pillow in Charcoal. For a wonderful graphic effect in a vibrant bold color, this pillow is a must have.

Inhabit Aequorea Organic Pillow in Chocolate and Silver.

The timing could not have been more perfect. I recently realized that Head Over Heels had surpassed the one year mark and I failed to recognize my very own blog's first birthday. So when ALL MODERN offered a lovely gift to one of my readers from their fabulous offerings of modern furniture, lighting, and beautiful home accessories, including the amazing items from their recent collaboration with Vitra, I could not refuse. A perfect way of celebrating you, bold commentors and silent types alike, who've definitely made this last year one to remember. I love hearing from each and every one of you. Thank you from the bottom of my little ol' heart!

But let's cut to the chase and get to the good stuff. I've chosen a round-up of some of the beautiful pillows offered by ALL MODERN. And believe me, it was no easy task narrowing the selection from the hundreds of amazing choices. And one of you lucky ducks gets to choose one pillow from the bunch to take home and enjoy for evah and evah. So take a look at these beauties and leave me a comment, telling me the one you can't live without, on this post by midnight Sunday (EST), December 6, 2009 and I will draw a winner at random on Monday, December 7, 2009.

*Be sure to leave me an email address in your comment or a link to your site so I can contact the winner. Unfortunately, this giveaway is open to residents of the U.S. and Canada only.*

Photoshoot

Some of you may recognize this room from the flood of '09 post. It's one of the main living spaces in our basement and definitely one of the most used rooms in our home. If the boys, husband included, could live here, they would. Well last week I came across an amazing giveaway offered by Brooke and Mark on the blog Velvet and Linen. The prize, times three, is a beautiful coffee table from Mark's company Bobo Intriguing Objects. Needless to say, I really wanted to win, so I sent in a snapshot of my room and waited and waited. Well, the ten finalists were announced this morning and sadly, my room didn't make the cut. But it was fun giving my space a little attention, a little star treatment. And I loved playing stylist, even if the pay kinda stinks.

So now I have a file full of snapshots and I thought I'd share some of the outtakes.

The grapes are a bit of an obsession of mine, they are vintage lucite/acrylic from the 60's and '70's, I think, often with a fabulous bit of driftwood attached as the stem. I have them scattered throughout our home, probably enough to start a small plastic vineyard. ;0) I've gotten all of mine from the great land of eBay.

The coffee table, which I actually love and was going to relocate to another part of the house had I won, is the Scando Family Table from modern seed. It is wonderfully kid safe, no sharp corners, has a great scooped end for my piles of magazines and books, and appeals to grown-ups with it's sexy curves and low profile. It has served us well as table, performance stage, and overall indestructible surface for three rather destructive young boys.

The vintage black painted table and matching stools have a long family history and are rather well traveled for a set of table and chairs. They belonged to my uncle when he was a child and emigrated with my family from the Ukraine some 30+ years ago. The set is actually a chess table with a little drawer in front holding the chess pieces. The surface is hand painted with golden leaves and perfectly delectable clusters of strawberries. A true heirloom.

One of my absolute favorite features of this room is the barn door. Luckily, I had a very patient contractor who built this from scratch from my very crude drawing. Good thing I can manage to sketch a few straight lines. The door is functional and slides along the track to close off the room during one of our many movie nights. I especially love the handle which Mark, the contractor, brought us one day from a loft renovation he was working on. It was grungy and rusted and I instantly fell in love. The Mister gave it a quick spray of sealer and on it went, the perfect adornment to the barn door in the suburbs!

The lovely antique cabinet on the left is from the now defunct Silk Trading Company location in Atlanta. Oddly enough, although the beautiful curtains were super pricey, their case goods were unique and affordable. This one happens to house hundreds of video games and movies which on a normal day would be scattered all over the floor. But for you dear friends, I picked up. The t.v. stand, a more modern cousin of the armoire, is from West Elm.

The couch happens to be one of my favorite finds. I don't know the provenance, but we snagged it at the annual ADAC garage sale. That's the Atlanta Decorative Arts Center for long. Normally a place whose doors are not open to the likes of little ol' not-to-the-trade-accessible me. But once yearly they open their doors, actually the parking garage, to the public and let me tell you, this sale is not to be missed.

So there you have it, no new coffee table for me, but I still love this room. Hope you enjoyed the tour. If you get a chance, stop by Velvet and Linen and check out some of the seriously pretty rooms still in the running. I'm sure they would appreciate your vote!

And speaking of giveaways, I've got a little something up my sleeve as well. Be sure to check back on Monday after Thanksgiving for Head Over Heels first giveaway. I'm so excited to gift one of you lovelies a lovely prize from a terrific sponsor!