Thursday, November 18, 2010

Winners and a video

Hello all! I wanted to announce the winners of the Accessory Steals and Decor Steals giveaways before I forgot. :)

The winner of Accessory Steals $50 gift card is:

Melissa at Honey Bee Hive

The winner of the Decor Steals $50 gift card is:

Callie at Babbling with the Bowers

Congrats ladies! Email me at thriftydecorchick (at) gmail (dot) com so I can get you hooked up.

I finally got video of the Thrifty Decor Chick segment taped -- this is the third try. :) I gave up on shushing the cats, so there’s a point when you’ll hear our (pee) cat doing her totally weird meow. It’s a little freaky sounding, so sorry about that. :)

Oh, and she’s rubbing against the volume control about half way in, so it gets a teensy bit loud for a few seconds. GAH.

But anyway…here you go!:

 

I’ll be back later with a HUGE decrapification project! WHOO!

Thank you to my sponsor!:

80 thrifties said (comment here):

Kristin S. said...

YAY! Congratulations!
(Is it terribly selfish of me to be a little bummed that there will now be even MORE competition on all your great give-aways?)
But still... That's FANTASTIC.

Beth@The Stories of A2Z said...

Aw,yay! Congrats girl!

Vivienne said...

That is FANTASTIC!!! Congrats!
And THANK YOU for posting this. I set my DVR to record it and somehow it got bumped for a re-run of Top Gear.
grr.

Chris said...

Oh. my. gosh. I couldn't imagine seeing any part of my home on TV. SO cool, Sarah!!!

Susie from Bienvenue said...

Oh my Lordie.....you go girlfriend! So proud of you! :)

the BLAH BLAH BLAHger said...

SUPER awesome!!! Congrats!

Molly said...

WOW!!! That is so awesome!! Now everyone will know your secrets!! You really are terrific! Way to Go!

Dawn said...

Totally cool!! And just so you know, I finally bought my glass votives, candle holders and gorilla glue so I can do my hurricane project!!

ana @ i made it so said...

aww, totally awesome sarah! big huge sincere congrats!!! did you get chills watching that?

Dawn said...

Totally cool!! And just so you know, I finally bought my glass votives, candle holders and gorilla glue so I can do my hurricane project!!

eclypsechic said...

That is so awesome CONGRATS to you girl!!! You totally deserve it.

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Stacy@{share and remember} said...

You're awesome!! Congrats!

Dani @ Just Drops in the Bucket said...

pretty awesome is right! Good work. Your blog was the first I ever read...and from then I was hooked!

-dani

Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions said...

Definitely, pretty awesome! Congrats on that!

Kendra@My Insanity said...

Wow! How does it feel to hear Nate say your name on national TV? Your projects look great!

Allison @ House of Hepworths said...

I'm insanely jealous and so happy for you!!!!

You totally deserve this because you are so awesome!

Congrats!! You are great.

~Allison @ House of Hepworths

Easy Peasy Chic said...

Wow! Way to go! I'd have to agree... you have great ideas. Without even seeing your you-tube clip I posted an idea of yours on my blog and linked it back to you just this morning. Just goes to show ya we fellow decor lovin' people know talent when we see it. :) Again, great job!

Rhiannon said...

more than pretty awsome!!! yay

Emily Zupo Caltagirone said...

Love that your cat has opinions on your diy projects! Really though, awesome clip!

Christine Peterson said...

That was great! You deserve it, your blog is amazing and well thought out and super interesting :) Keep up the good work.

Melissa Miller said...

OMG!!! Sarah you are famous. Congrats! I'm so happy to be able to learn all of your thrifty tips.
Thank you for sharing with us and starting your blog way back when.

Have a happy week!
~Melissa :)

PS Chestnut's meow is weirder sounding than Pee Cat's. My boy is a LOUD cat.

Kyleen said...

Sarah,

Wow! On Nate Berkus Show. I'm so happy for you. You have inspired so many that you deserve national recognition.

~Kyleen

Sherri @ Luv a Bargain said...

AWESOME!! So exciting to watch!! You deserve it..you are the best!!

Love the cat! That is too funny.

Nessa the Procrastinator said...

I would like to say CONGRATS!!! I will admit, I got a bit teary-eyed happy for ya. It's amazing getting recognition for awesome and your stuff, m'dear is awesome!

Jess @ Frugal with a Flourish said...

Congrats!!! That is so cool! BTW - I was cracking up at your kitties little meow!! :) Sounds like one of mine! :)

bifty489 said...

Thanks for posting the video. I was out of town and my DVR forgot to save the Nate show! Has your blog crashed yet with all the new readers??? LOL

Melissa said...

Congratulations!

Many Blessings,
Melissa

Nadir@StitchSense said...

Yeah!!!! How cool is that?!?!? I bet you were just freaking out with excitement :-) So happy for you Sarah!

Krystal's Kreations said...

YAY!! SO happy for you! =)

Cheers. Krystal
http://krystal-kreations.blogspot.com/

Kelli said...

I heart you soooo much - we don't have tv, so thank you for posting your segment here (which I will check out, after I'm finished gushing at you, ha). I peruse an embarrassingly large volume of blogs (did I mention we don't have TV?) - but yours is my fave! You're the polar opposite of pretentious, you're not perfect - and you happily share this with the rest of us (thank you!) - AND you are funny. Just what so many of us mamas need. Please keep doing exactly what you've been doing - it's awesome!

Christy said...

How extremely exciting! I am so happy for you! Love your blog! You are so funny and have such great ideas!
Blessings,
Christy

Sherry @ No Minimalist Here said...

Congrats! How exciting for you.
Hugs, Sherry

Melissa said...

That is great! He totally loved your changes! I love it!
Keep bringing us great projects!



www.ourfrugalfuture.com

Thelittlebrownhouse.us said...

Thank you so much!! I love you to pieces for showing us that! I was so frustrated that I don't get that show! It was amazing - and I hope you get tons of traffic from it, write a book, and have a movie made with Reese Witherspoon starring in it!! You deserve it all girl!! (I think Julia Roberts would be a better pick though - looks more like you)
What? You think that was a shameless way to get on your good side so that you remember us little people when you hit it bigger?? I am offended at the thought.....:)

Lorie said...

I LOVE it!! What a neat feature. And when you said he was going to feature one of your projects I KNEW that was going to be the one. I think that is what you are best known for (when I talk to others about you) which is funny because when I think of you the first thing I think of is DIY moulding!

Ann Marie @ Twice Lovely said...

Okay, you're officially big time!! ;) Great job!

Get Nestled In said...

Oh Yeah...You're DEFINITELY a ROCK STAR! SWEEEET! :)

T.bird

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Lola LaFayette said...

I was working from home Tuesday and was able to watch The Nate show for the first time. After he spoke of your site, I immediately looked it up. Wow! Your site is beautiful! Made not feeling well and working from home a little easier.

I work for HSN and see Nate when he is preparing to go on the air or meeting with the buying staff. I plan on thanking him for sharing your site.

I too am a thrifting fanatic! Nothing other than my HD TV, surround sound and kitchen appliances, is brand new. I thrift every weekend and most days during the week, at lunch.

Bonnie @ House of Grace said...

CONGRATS SARAH!
YOU DESERVE THAT!!!!!!!!
BONNIE :)

Chinazhoumom said...

Awesome !!!!!!
Carol in FL

Richella said...

Congratulations, sweetie! Nate is a smart cookie to include you on his show. Now he needs to have you come film a segment for him. Like maybe at some convenient time when you need a trip to NYC. I mean, now that band season is over, maybe you and your husband should go. Yes, I think Nate would want both of you to come to New York, don't you?

Ann Middleton said...

That is so incredibly awesome!!! Congratulations!!!

Green Door Girl said...

congrats - that is such a great plug!!!! I must say the Cloche on your site is what got me to hang around the first time and make a comment :)

Lindsey@ Harpersville Home said...

SO WONDERFUL!! I missed the show by about 30 minutes that day for some reason (totally got side tracked) so I've been waiting to see this. M I just realized as I was watching that if I didn't read your blog and hadn't seen those projects before, I'd be in awe of how professional they look!!! I think I'd probably dismiss them even - knowing I couldn't do that dining room or that island myself. It was like a reminder for me of how much of a higher level the projects you do are!!! Yet - you show us step by step how we can do it.....minus hubby! I'll just say, THAT'S why you ended up on the Nate show!!! Be prepared. Your probably going to end up ON the show one day!

Carmel @ Our Fifth House said...

Congrats! That's so awesome!

Karen said...

That is so great it must have really been a thrill to see your home and blog on Nates show.

Centsible Savings said...

Yay!! Congrats to you!! The segment was awesome and so is your blog. :)

Bargain Princess said...

That is so fabush!!! Check out my teeny dining room and my (what I call) great wall of RoRo
www.bargaincornerdesigns.blogspot.com

Megan {Honey We're Home} said...

Girl! That is so awesome! What an honor to be featured on Nate's show!

Patty said...

Awesome! Thanks for posting this. You should have your own show :)

Erin @ The Little Apartment said...

That is PRETTY AWESOME! Wow, what a great opportunity for you. I'm really happy for you, and I don't even know you! (:

Allyson/HBMomof2 said...

That was so cool! I was clapping for you after he finished! You definitely deserve every accolade! I feel like I "know" a celebrity!

Katie said...

I'm just so glad I am not the only one with a very vocal cat :)

michelle said...

Awesome! Way to go Sarah!

Carrie @ Dittle Dattle said...

We always knew you were great!!! we didn't need NATE to tell us that :D

Way to go girl!!!

Mamachick said...

Congratulations!! I think my favorite part was at the end when you were like "pretty awesome!". You're too cute! Thanks for sharing.

Angie said...

That's so wonderful! Congratulations!!!

Cathy M~(checkitoff) said...

woot woot! just remember your friends from before you were famous!! hee hee! hugs, Cathy

Jessica @ Take Two Designs said...

Oh my goodness! I am so excited for you!!! Congrats!! You're a star!!!

Julie Avery said...

Nate loves your stuff! Ack! Congrats! Thanks for all your fun ideas and inspiration! :)

Julie Avery said...

ps...I seriously hang on your every (hilarious) word when I see new posts on your blog...my husband cracks up at me. :) Your blog is #1 on my list.

Wendy @ The Shabby Nest said...

Congratulations Sarah!!! I'm so proud of you! And it's so good to see decor blogs getting their fair due! (Especially fabulous ones like yours!)

Lisa said...

You are so cute! Congratulations on your SUCCESS! :)

Jessica@The Southern Belle Baby said...

You had to have been so excited to see your blog baby on Nate's show! Congratulations! It was a great segment!

Beth @ Free Stylin' said...

YAY!! Congratulations! We knew you were awesome, and now the whole world knows! :) SO SO happy for you!!!

Dragonlady said...

WOW, How exciting is that...Now everyone know hiow creative you are and I bet you are going to get lots more hits on your blog..
wooop wooop

brenda

Mrs.B said...

Yes!, pretty AWESOME!!!
Woo hoo girl...good for you!

melanie liljenquist said...

That is so Cool! You have alway's been so inspirational and one of my favorite Blogs. You go Girl. I am so happy for you. Keep up the good work.


Melanie Liljenquist

Karen Osborne said...

Congratulations Sarah! Your blog is absolutely fave! My husband & I just completed one of your DIY projects on our staircase. I can't to post the before & after pictures. Thanks so much for the very detail instructions! Love Thrify Decor Chick!
Happy Thanksgiving! Karen Osborne

Lindsey Adele said...

Yay Sarah! It was like watching a friend on TV! And I love your "pretty awesome" comment at the end of the video - you're too cute. :)

Lettered Cottage said...

Pretty awesome indeed!
CONGRATS GIRLFRIEND! :-)

Layla

Pam @ bibbidi-bobbidi-beautiful said...

Holy cow, Sarah! That is so cool! Congrats- you sure do deserve it!

thedeinesfamily said...

SO exciting! Congratulations!

Kasey

Susan (Between Naps on the Porch) said...

Sarah...that is so awesome!!! :) Thanks for sharing the tape...so glad we got to see it! :)

Kath said...

How exciting for you! Congrats!

Meghan said...

That is so fun! I am so grateful that you posted the video because our town doesn't pick up the Nate Show. Congratulations on your big national debut!

Katie@The Baby Factory said...

That is incredible! So cool that you on the Nate Berkus Show!!

Mitch and Serretta Barlow said...

That is just so freaking cool Sarah!!! How awesome! Congratulations! I know I always say this, but I love your blog and have so much fun looking at it!