Hi everyone! Before I get to this month’s book I have question. Kim left a comment saying that she was having trouble getting my blog to load do to all the pictures and I was wondering if anyone else is having this issue? There are a few blogs that I can’t see at all unless I switch from AOL to Firefox. Otherwise, I don’t have any problems seeing anyone’s blog (even people with the really huge photos). I have Broadband so I have no idea what it’s like for people with slower connections. Could you let me know if you are having problems. I’m not really sure what I can do about it, but I’m open to suggestions. Thanks!
Now, for this month’s book. I thought that since most of us were in a decluttering/organizing mood right now, that Country Living’s Storage Style book would be a good choice.
To enter all you have to do is leave a comment and I’ll announce the book winner on Saturday morning. Everyone is welcome to enter.****Thanks everyone – this giveaway is now closed.
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I know I always say this, but I truly appreciate everyone that takes the time to stop by my blog. Especially all of you who make the extra effort to leave a comment. I know for myself, it’s so much easier and less time consuming to just read a blog in my various readers and move on to the next one. So thank you!
Have a great rest of the week. I’ll be working on my closet!
I came to read about "Trays as Art" as that was on my reader…this post had not popped up yet. So, it looks like I get to be first. Maybe that will give me luck 🙂 This is a great selection for this time of year. I have the urge to declutter area of my home right now!
Hi! I was looking around for Valentine's Day decorating ideas and found your blog. Cute! Thanks for all the good ideas. 🙂
I can't wait to clean my closets and everything in my house for that matter! We're remodeling our kitchen at the end of February and I'm sooo excited:) I will be getting rid of so much stuff that I've figured out I don't use, and there will be more storage space! Sweet! Blessings ~ Margie
Manuela, even though I subscribe to your blog via a reader, I still visit the blog proper almost every day (sometimes several times in a day). I love to look at your pictures, your design is so refreshing, and I really enjoy your blog roll.
Sometimes when I am cleaning house and doing mundane chores, visiting blogs is the reward I give myself after I finish each task. It inspires me to keep going. I ADORED your "Apple Green" post. I keep going to look at it over and over. Beautiful!
Manuela..what is it about winter that has us all organizing and nesting……I have had my eye on this book…and could use the "help" as I have many cabinets and closets….well, everything that I want to get organized……
Oooh, I would LOVE to win that book. I don't have any problems loading your page and/or viewing your photos.
I have no troubles with seeing your pictures. But I am on a very big screened iMac, so that probably helps.
I sort of "have" to leave comments all the time. 🙂 I always seem to have something to say. And I feel almost "guilty" if I don't comment. 🙂
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Manuela,
I have had no problems getting your photos to load…always works well. And I love all the photos!! So pretty. so enjoy visiting over at your blog every day. I LOVE the thought of possibly being a winner of the book. I just got my latest Country Living mag in the mailbox today. YAY! Thanks for the offer and for being such a generous blogger. Take care. have a great wednesday!!!
Manuela, What a great giveaway! Yes, yes, yes I need to declutter & storage ideas would be wonderfuls as my house hardly has any closets. As to the blog, yours always loads well for me. I think the trouble lies when there are a lot of large photos & many days of them versus splitting up those entries into smaller groups & then having the reader click on the link "older posts". Hope that made sense! Anyway, keep it up, yours if the first blog I check daily. home at bcsupernet dot com
Definitely in decluttering mode–what a great giveaway!
The book cover is my dream kitchen!
I can see your pics; I read your blog via Google Reader in Chrome! I love to organize….especially if I can do it with style!
I'm in desperate need of some home organizing…especially in the kitchen!
I agree with the others, when I visit your blog it's very refreshing and easy to read. I have no problems seeing your photos. Thats for all the inspiration!
Great idea for the subject matter of the book! I love that first picture. I haven't had any problem with your blog loading. I go right through blogger to all the blos I follow and not Google reader, so I don't know if that makes a difference.
Hi Manuela, I have never experienced any problems with your reading your blog. The pictures always pop up immediately upon opening it. I do love this book and you know how I love to organize! 🙂
Your blog loads quickly for me. There are a couple of other blogs that take so long that I minimize them and move on to other things. Then come back to see if it has loaded.
The books looks very neat. I just love a good decorating book.
I'm a Country Living addict and a clutter phobe, so this book is perfect for me.
Love your style and ideas.
Pax – Lena
I LOVE my Country Living magazines so this book would be WONDERFUL. I have also been trying to de-clutter! Thanks for letting me enter.
I have no problem with your blog and photos coming up quickly on my home or office computer.
your blog is so inspiring!
What a great book! I only ever enter giveaways when it's something I REALLY like (somehow I feel like I'm saving up my luck for something special :))
I've always wondered if bloggers like you who have over 500 followers really read all their comments, and I hardly ever comment on blogs where there are already so many…it feels so anonymous. To be honest, I mostly enjoy visiting blogs where there aren't too many followers. It feels more personal.
But I can't help coming here…it's so beautiful. 🙂
xo country girl
p.s. i see your blog just fine, no problems.
Hi Manuela!
Visiting your blog is my pleasure! and to leave a comment as often as I can is just my way of letting you know that you make my day!:)
I am not having any trouble viewing any part of your blog.
A lovely giveaway….thank you for the chance to win this beautiful book!XO
I LOVE this book (and already have it, so don't enter me)! It is so full of cute ideas and things that are afordable. I have never had a problem bringing up your blog. I have broadband too, so there may be a difference there.
Happy Day!
Jennifer
No problems here and I always use Firefox.
tina
Oh please count me in! Your blog is always so fun to visit–and I can't help but leave a comment!
That sounds like a fabulous book for giveaway. I guess I'm still old fashioned since I read all the blogs I enjoy by going to each one and not using a reader. I just like it much better this way.
I never have any problem with getting your blog to load. I use firefox and cable modem, not sure if maybe this is why. I have noticed some of the blogs do have a problem with load time.
What a great book! I have never had a problem getting your pictures to load. Thanks so much.
Oh this book is SO on my wish list! What a great giveaway! Thanks so much for the chance to win – this is the year I really declutter, so it would be a terrific help and inspiration, I think!
im in desperate need to redo my kitchen(and the linen closet still when payday gets here:))i have a country style home, and this is perfect! Please put me in,
Thanks,
christina
Your blog is one of my very favorites. I know I've told you many times how much you inspire me everyday. I just love your style. Your colors always put a smile on my face. That book would be perfect for me because I have a lot of decluttering to do and I am planning on making new storage.
Hugs,
Lee Laurie
What a great book for this dreary Feb.! I'm using this time to declutter and would love to browse this book, Thanks for a nice give-away!
This book looks like a great place to get inspired. I'm always looking for ways to stay inspired.
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What a sweet giveaway! I'd be thrilled to have you toss my name into the cap.
Sometimes I have trouble with your blog, but only if you've got lots and lots of pictures. It just takes a few more seconds. Heck, I've had trouble with my own blog loading.
Manuela,
I have daily visited your Blog for quite awhile now and it's the first time I have ever left a comment. I so enjoy all the Blogs out there but yours is definitly in my Top 5! Just a few of the many reasons…I love your style, use of color and the way you pull things together (all your thrifted finds) to me what you accomplish is the real talent of decorating!Sure anyone can decorate with a huge budget, but someone that can take thrifted items – shine them up and repurpose them (which you do) to me that is a real decorator. Sorry this is so long – please keep up the good work and know that so many find enjoyment in your Pleasures of Homemaking. I would also love to win the book!
OH what a wonderful book, please enter me ♥
BTW I have NO problem with your blocpictures. I am on cable so maybe that is why. I LOVE cable lol
What a great help this book would be. I would love to be included.
msgb245 at gmail dot com
Manuela, I have not had any trouble with your site. Would love to win your lovely book giveaway. Blessings, Marla
I absolutely love your blog! I hope I win!! 🙂
I would love to win this book. Need all the help I can get. I have no trouble with your site. Your pictures are wonderful. Thanks for the work you do to bring us pretty things to look at. Molly
Manuela,
I've had no problems viewing your blog…and good thing, too, because I love it! You have so many good and thrify ideas, and I appreciate your sharing them with us. I would love to win that bood!
Oh, this looks like such a great and useful book! I'd love a chance at winning! So generous! 🙂 Silke
P.S. I have no problems seeing your photos.
if that first picture is your kitchen, i am SO jealous! i love everything about it! if it's from that book, i NEED it!!! i just checked to see if my library had it and they don't 🙁 so i would truly love to win! love your blog and all the photos too!
the first time i came here it did load very slowly, but as i am now a frequent visitor it doesn't take much time at all to load.
Hi, Manuela –
I never have a problem viewing your blog! I enjoy it from the minute I open it up until I finally decide there's nothing more to see this time – or when I have to force myself to deal with real life. Love the new book giveaway – please add my name to the list.
~Adrienne~
I haven't had any trouble viewing your photos, but then, I'm using Firefox. 🙂
Wonderful book selection for your giveaway! I'm glad I'm not alone in trying to clean/organize/simplify already this year. 🙂
Such gorgeous images! I love the Country Living books & Storage Style looks fabulous. Thanks Manuela ♥
Looks like a great book!
I don't have any problem with your pages loading.
Oh I could just live in that first picture, couldn't you?! :o)
I adore the tray that you have on your walls. I have looked and looked for those. :o)
Hoping your day is a good one.
Trish
I love your blog Manuela! I am so glad to have found you again.
What a great giveaway!
I love country living! I can't afford the overseas shipping so I was very thankful to find it is available in digital format with Zinio. There's nothing better than sitting down with a good mag…but digital is better than nothing!
I never have any trouble with your blog. Sometimes my internet is slow so it takes a bit to load up the pics…but it is worth it! 🙂
Blessings, Manuela! Have a great rest of your week!
Shilo
No, I don't have a problem loading your blog. There are blogs that have a zillion pictures and 20 posts up on the same page that take forever for me to load, but yours is not one of them.
I would love to be entered in your giveaway! Looks like a great book…and since we moved and I just starting shoving everything in closets…it would be nice to get organized!
Hugs,
Penny
No problems viewing your blog here. And thank you Manuela for taking time to come by and comment on my blog!
Mary Ellen
I pop in everyday to "visit" with you and I've never had a problem with your blog loading.
It's always such a pleasure seeing your cheerful home and great projects.
This month's book looks great. I have major storage issues with living in an old house with no (and I mean no) closets.
I would love to be entered in your give away. Thanks! =)
Organizing is a great project for winter, and ideas to do it "pretty"
are perfect. The book looks fab! Thanks for your blog, I look forward to it each day. God Bless
I haven't had any problems with your blog except being addicted to it! 🙂 You have such great ideas and are such an inspiration to others with your home decor.
The book looks wonderful! I am trying to organize things around my house.
Blessings,
Donna
I don't have a problem viewing your blog, pictures, etc.
And what a great book! I hope I win!! 😉
Would love to win the book. I enjoy your blog every day, especially when you make something beautiful using your creativeness instead of big bucks.
Looks like a great book! I wish I could remodel my kitchen….it really needs it!
Love your blog and love this giveaway! Love books! Please enter me.
No trouble at all seeing everything on your blog. I would love to get the book – I'm always looking for new storage (as well as display) ideas. PAM
I just found your blog from a link at Cherry's Jubilee ~ I love it! I've put you in my favorites file so that I can visit often.
Sign me up for the give-a-way. I need some declutter help.
Diane
The Library Lady
"Take surprise and delight in the little things"
I think my collection just needs to have this book in it!! We have been clearing out and cleaning out my dad's home and I am determined not to collect so much clutter that my children will have to go though some day.
P.S.
Your blog loads just fine.
What a great giveaway!! As for the blog issue, I think it is perfect. You can't design blogs for people on dial up. You couldn't add pictures, theirs is too slow. I wouldn't dream of reading blogs on a dial up. Not to be a snob, but I don't see how you can read blogs without cable internet access. It would take forever for anything to load. Make your blog look like you want it to. We love it just the way it is!! ;0) BTW- your pictures are always great and I would miss them!
Horray! This looks like a really nice book Manuela. What a generous giveaway!
I have no problems viewing your blog!
I AM organizational challenged.
There, I said it, now I have to do something about it. That book might be what I need right now. What a great idea to choose this book, especially now. I would love to win it.
Thanks
I have no problem with your blog.This book must be very interesting and useful!I cross my fingers!Bye and thanks!Anna
You know I adore your blog. Great book!
YOUR BLOG LOADS JUST FINE FOR ME! LOVE THE BOOK TOO…HAVE FUN IN THE CLOSET! COME SAY HI 😀
I am working feverishly to organize and declutter my house. I would LOVE that book! I seem to be doing alot of following and very little creating lately, anything to get the creative juices flowing is much appreciated! I especially like the kitchen pictures you posted as that seems to be my Problem Area. Thanks for the opportunity. Karyn
hi there… no problem for me at all!
I've never had a problem with your blog. Love all the beautiful pics too.
l just became a follower and hope to read more. Since I tend to be on the minimal side not liking things on counters, tables etc. – organization behind doors is essential but not always easy. Would love to see what's inside this book!
Wow! Would love to get some fresh ideas on organizing! I am a shove it in and close it person! Not so good when you have to "find" something!
Thanks,
Jody
Manuela – I don't have a problem seeing the images in your blog. Also, I am a new reader to your blog and love it! I would really like to win, as I need all the help I can get decluttering and thinking up storage. THanks for the great giveaway!
I've browsed through that book at the book store. Great ideas and style. I very much enjoy your blog. You have so much energy and do so much around your home. It is very inspiring. Thank you for taking the time to share your ideas with us. Uploading pictures? – never a problem.
Thanks,
Debbie
I love your blog, and have no trouble with it loading. I'd love the book! :o)
I see everything on your lovely site…I always have the best time visiting here!
I adore your book selection…wonderful!
Have a wonderful day sweet girl!
XOXO
Cathy
I never have any problems with your blog, and I stop by everyday:)
Thanks for the opportunity to win!
Leann
your blog is always an inspiration… so are your book choices. (usually I'll look them up at the library too) Your pictures load great! I'm always impressed.
I'm definitely in cleaning mode! Middle daughter moved out yesterday into an apartment and I'm cleaning to keep from crying a river. Love it that she's an awesome young lady. Hate looking into the empty bedroom.
That book looks fabulous!
I've recently found your blog and my word – I love it, full of inspiration and fantastic idea's.
I'm in the middle of decluttering at the moment as i'm due my second baby in 14 weeks and live in a rather small [cosy] cottage, lots more space is needed. Wish me Luck.
Ju xxx
I have been looking at this book on my stops around blogland, and it looks wonderful! Thanks for sharing!
What a fun book–thanks Manuela.
WOW! Thanks for a great giveaway! I'm starting to organize room by room – this would be a great book to have!
WoW I have never even seen that book! It would be AWESOME to win… I love the sneeky peeks you posted!
Manuela, what a lovely book. Please enter me.
Your blog is loading slower than it used to…for me. But, it really isn't a problem.
Barb ♥
I don't have a problem when I click onto your blog. I know that I DO experience the problem you mention when I visit certain other blogs–it takes forever to load their posts and photos! This is such a sweet giveaway Manuela:)
I don't have any problems gettnig your blog and all the lovely pictures. I could never decorate like you do. I just don't have that talent so I live through yuor lovely pictures.
I was just looking at this book the other day at Barnes and Noble. Love to add it to my collection.
No problems loading pics.
Kim
Love your blog! Thanks for the great giveaway!
I can see everything just fine too. I am on Firefox, btw. I heart your design and pretties! Thanks for the ideas!!!
thank you for such a wonderful giveaway. i found your blog about a month ago and was hooked when i saw all your toile. i love it. thanks again.
I feel like I'm always in decluttering mode! My husband is a pack rat. 🙂 The book looks really good and interesting. Thanks for doing this.
I don't have any problems viewing the pictures – I don't comment alot but do subscribe and LOVE reading all your ideas! Thanks!!!
I love that magazine and I love storage! A perfect combination!
Hello! I'm one of those who subscribes to your blog in Google Reader coming out to meet you! You have a great blog with so many beautiful and inspiring pictures.
This giveaway is great– I need some organizing ideas.
What a neat book! Sure hope I win! 😉
h
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I love Country Living books, please enter me! THanks!
What a lovely book! It is SO inspiring and the pictures are absolutely gorgeous!
I am in the midst of organizing our closets and it feels great to clean out!
You do a marvellous job with your blog and your beautiful home!
Thanks for sharing!
I have just recently found your blog through a recommended list from google. I am enjoying reading it!! I would love to win the book – thanks for the chance!
Your blog comes right up for me. I have firefox.
Love coming over here. There's always lots of eye candy:)
I LOVE all the pictures!!! I've never had any issues with viewing images from your blog on my MAC or PC though I only use Firefox. Also, all the images show up on my iPhone via Google Reader.
As for comments … THANK you for taking the time to reply when we do leave comments!!
I haven't seen this book before, but it looks great.
Thanks for your comment about fruit trees on my blog! Very helpful!
I have DSL and do not have trouble loading your blog. Love love love your ideas and would love love the book!! Thanks you.
I use Firefox and have a high level broadband (as son is a Computer Science major at college but I think it is really for his games) so no problem at all loading.
Another great giveaway! Love the book and would love a chance to win.
I don't have any trouble viewing your blog…..
Looks like a neat book… count me in! 🙂
Looks like a beautiful book – like your blog! No problems seeing your blog/photos.
I don't have any problems reading your blog but I understand some people have said the same to me about my blog. I think it's them not us.
Cute kitchen, wish mine looked like that.
Ally
What a great giveaway! I love organizing 🙂 I don't have any trouble loading your pictures either by the way…
I'd love to win that book; looks awesome!
I came across your blog a couple of weeks ago and love it. Thanks for sharing such beautiful things.
Thanks for the chance to win. I don't have any problems loading your blog either.
I use Firefox and Google Reader and have never had trouble with your pictures. I do have hi-speed DSL though so maybe that is why.
Whoooo wheeee what a fabulous book! Maybe this is my lucky month!
I know I've said this before but I found your blog via my Sis shortly before you stopped blogging. I was so glad when you came back because you do inspire me in home decorating, being frugal, gardening, etc! Thanks for taking the time to share a bit of your life with us through your blog.
Like most blog, it does take a few minute to load.
I would love to add the organizational book to my library!
Love your blog — would love to win! Your pictures are beautiful and inspiring.
Diana ([email protected])
I have no problem loading your blog. I would love to win this book – great for this time of the year. Maybe it would motivate me to do more organizing! Sally
I can read your blog and see pictures with no problems–I'm using Firefox. 🙂
~ Sarah
Hi Manuela–I just saw that book advertised in Country Living Magazine and thought it looked interesting. If for nothing else but to drool over the pictures. Just a few more weeks of the 9-5 and then I will spend lots of time cleaning out closets and get things organized.
Your blog loads really fast for me-so no problems here.
I love all the pictures — it puts me in the mood to start decorating my little beach house.
Hi Manuela! I have been forever away from my blog it seems but wanted to pop in to some of my favorite blogs and and say hi- How fun that you are having a giveaway! This book looks wonderful!
Guess what I'm doing? Taking that blue wallpaper down in my dining room- it is taking forever with my schedule and it being stubborn!
I have no trouble at all reading your blog. (and I love it!)
This giveaway is a good one!
I love your blog. I have no problems with the pictures loading. 🙂
~Lisa
I would love the book!Your blog reminds me of my mom.I live in Colorado and she is in Ca.You guys use the same fabric's and like so many of the same things!It really gives me joy to read your blog!I'm also a stay at home mom with 4 children on one income and we live in 1300 square feet I so need to better organize.
Thank you!
what a great give away! I have been in the organizing mood!!
I never have any trouble reading your blog. I use Firefox all the time. Ooh, I want to win the book!!!
I love following your blog and have no problems viewing it. I think I would really enjoy looking through the book. Great giveaway!
Hi Manuela! I'm not having any trouble with your blog at all! The book sounds wonderful! Yes, I am happy about the little general's prediction, too! I understand that he is very accurate…more so than Phil! lol Hope you are having a great week!…hugs…Debbie
In response to your question, I also have problems when there are lots of photos. I figured my old computer just gets overwhelmed after 8 or 10 photos. My daughter and I were loving your Ikea pictures (we don't have one nearby), but unfortunately they didn't all come up. I had the same problem when you posted your top ten projects of 2009–I only saw about 7 or 8 of them. I'm sure it's not your fault in any way–probably just an old computer and/or slow internet connection. Thanks for the chance to win the book. It looks awesome. Have a great day–Kim
Hi, I have no trouble getting all your yummy photos. Keep 'em coming! Count me in for chance at the book.
Oh my word there is already 127 readers on your blog! I sure hope I have a chance it looks like such a wonderful book and I do love Country living!
I have no trouble with your blog but I do with another one that I have to do the same thing and switch to firefox! But yours is great!
No problem for me viewing your blog (thank goodness!) This looks like a beautiful book, hey, I just remembered I got a new Country Living in the mail today! Love that magazine, and I would love this book!
I don't have problems viewing your blog, which I am so grateful for, but I do with another one that I love, so I appreciate your suggestion about firefox. I will try that. Please enter me in your giveaway. I love you blog. Thank you. Karen
Hey Manuela, I have no problem with loading your blog. That book is gorgeous – love the pics! Linda
I'm using IExplorer 7 and read your blog in Google Reader. The pictures show up fine. The storage book looks inspiring. I don't think my local library has it; I may need to request that they order it. I enjoy all your decorating ideas and the many uses of toile.
Thanks for such always giving us such creative ideas. Love your blog.
Zoe
I've been reading your blog for about a year and just love it. I've gotten so many ideas from you, now I just need more hours in the day.
What a great giveaway! And thank you for being so generous.
Mary in AR
It's true – this time of year makes me, like many others, want to fluff and reorganize and clean my nest. What a great giveaway.
I use Firefox and haven't had any trouble viewing your blog.
Lorrie
I just decluttered and cleaned my food storage cabinets today, which made me feel sooooo good! It has motivated me to go on to the next thing.
Hi Manuela,
I don't have any problems loading up your page. I love your blog, its great with all your lovely pictures and helpful tips.
I absolutely love reading your blog.
Mamta.
I find too many photos take too long to load so many people just leave. I try not to post alot at a time, Ill just make two blogs then. Plus most have short attention spans so too many once again….gets boring.
I just moved and Im trying to figure out the storage issues in this house. As I get more and more familiar with the house tho, I find Im already changing things around. lol. I bet that book has some great ideas I could use. Would love to be entered in the giveaway. 🙂
I love the cover of this book. I could just get lost in the pages of it.
Thanks for the entry.
Tasha
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Your blog is one of the ones that I read every single day. I adore your style and ways. Destiny D.
I don't subscribe but do read every day. I like to go to blogs so that I can look through archives and click on buttons. I have never had any issues with our blog.
Hello Manuela! Nope, I never have any trouble uploading your blog, but then I do have highspeed internet. Personally, the bigger the better as far as pics are concerned.
What a wonderful book! I'd love to be entered for a chance to win!
Big TX Hugs,
Stephanie
Angelic Accents
I really like your style. I am always inspired by your ideas and pictures.
-Brenna
Hey Manuela
I do not have any problem with your lovely photos to load. Just takes a second or two, as most blogs do. What a lovely post! I love to organize and declutter…got to get going on this!
Thanks for all your sweet comments on my blog, I adore all that I get. I cherish yours that nuch more!
what a great looking book!
Hi! love your blog…I to have trouble loading your pages….thanks for all the great ideas….Pat H
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Hi! love your blog…I to have trouble loading your pages….thanks for all the great ideas….Pat H
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That book looks beautiful! 🙂
….love all of it….
perfect
kary
hi Manuela
of course I want to enter!
thank you for hosting
I haven't seen this book before but the pictures are gorgeous! And like everyone else these days I am in the middle of cleaning up and cleaning out! I read your blog everyday but have never had problems with the pics (or anything) loading.
Lol, It took me 15 minutes to get to the bottom of the comments! 🙂
I load your photos fine. Darling idea for a giveaway!
Please enter me in for the book. I would love to have prettier storage. I am still stuck in that Rubbermaid state of mind!
I LOVE your blog and have been reading it for several months. I absolutely love everything that you do! I don't have a hard time with viewing the blog.
Blessings,
Golie
I switched from IE to Firefox and am not having any problems with any of the issues I was having. I have a fast internet so I don't have any problem with loading. Please don't stop showing your big photos! I look forward to them!
Brenda
The book looks awesome and I could put that to good use!
I wanted you to know I love to read your blog, it's nice to find something inspiring, uplifting and clean. Thank you!
Manuela, Your style is always evolving & you always have a surprise for us! You inspired me to "pretty up" my notebook & binder covers & now I smile each time I open them. Thanks…please enter me in the giveaway.
Thanks,
Hope [email protected]
Manuela,
I recently found your blog and I LOVE it. I love your use of toile, thrift finds, trays,and transferware. These are some of my favorites and it is always fun to find a friend with common interests. Thank you for sharing all your great ideas. The book looks great—please enter me in the drawing!
Love,
Nikki
I love coming to your blog to see what new toile decorating you are doing. The book looks fabulous! Thanks for offering the give away!
I really enjoy your blog and love looking at all your pictures! Thanks for the inspirations!!!
I could really use this book! Thanks so much for sharing so much with us!
I open your blog on AOL and I have not had any problems. I love all of the pictures you include!
I would love to win this book!
Thanks for all the inspiration you share. I love your focus on using things well loved and thrifted. Thanks for offering the great prize!
Looks like a GREAT book- with a small house I am ALWAYS looking for storage ideas! Linda (PS- I haven't had any access problems to the blog with Firefox.)
Love your blog – thanks for the giveaway!
Great giveaway Manuela! I love all things Country Living does. And I love your blog!
What an appropriate book! I 'need' it 🙂
Love your blog for sure!!
Oh, that kitchen IS inspiring! I love it, and the book looks very nice, too! I love coming to your blog and I agree, it's nice to let the author know you are reading and that you appreciate what they wrote, so I am letting you know I appreciate your time that you spend blogging!
Suzanne
I love your blog! You truly inspire me to do more decorating around my home. I eagerly await your next blogs.
I would love to win. I absolutely love the back cover of the book! Mona
I would love to win. I absolutely adore the back cover of the book. Mona
Hi,
Your pictures load for me without any problem. I am somewhat new to your blog. Just got a new laptop and went in search of blogs that caught my eye to put in my favorites. Love yours! Thanks for the opportunity to win the book giveaway.
Ooooh la la! I would love to win this, please enter me in the drawing! karen….
I love the pictures on your blog but have lots of trouble viewing them. I have a very slow dial-up and usually get to see only a few photos and that takes forever. Just one of the consequences of living in the boonies, I guess.
Would love to win the book.
Thanks, Julie H.
Hi Manuela-
I have enjoyed your blog so much and have gained such great common sense inspiration.
This book looks lovely-
Thanks,
Laura
Manuela this is a neat giveaway. I love books like this! You have a ton of comments today…so my odds aren't good, but I thought I'd enter anyway! ((smile))
I love your blog title and I agree…
Homemaking has MANY Pleasures!
Have a good evening.
Linda @ Truthful Tidbits
No problems with your pictures loading…thank goodness! I always enjoy seeing what projects you're working on because #1 they are usually very practical #2 I love your style of decorating and #3 they are usually frugal. Keep up the great work!!!
Laurie
I would love to own that book! I'm always looking for great ideas for storage and organization.
What a great book! I am naturally unorganized, so I could really use a book like this 🙂
I have had no problems reading your blog. I hope it's a fluke that has worked itself out!
Love your blog Manuela!
XOOX
Jen
I normally read in the google reader without issue. Its in IE if that's any help.
I use Firefox and never have any trouble getting your blog pics. Love the book! Love your blog!
Great giveaway! I am not having any problems with your blog.
Oh, that looks like a book to get lost in…. thank you for the chance to enter!
This is the perfect book for Spring cleaning and organizing!
Hi, I think I came across your blog from Nester — I don't really remember, but was completely enthralled with your paperwhites post. Since then I follow anonymously and really enjoy your ideas and beautiful photos. I would love this book!
Hi Manuela,
This book looks wonderful! It looks like it is full of great storage and organization ideas, and who couldn't use that? 🙂
Oh, and I am not having any trouble at all seeing your post pictures! I can see all of them just fine and they are always beautiful! 🙂
Have a good night! 🙂
that looks like a great book…would love to win. I know I do that a lot…stop and read but not always comment. guilty as charged. Please enter me.
I just stumbled on your blog, and have enjoyed blog stalking you.
I am really into organization, and even worse now that there is that silly show hoarders. It makes me nuts, and I want to organize everything in sight. I would love this book.
Love the book!
And look ar your blog every day.
Yep same here, your blogphoto's often won't load completely. I use firefox and have speedy internet. Maybe you upload your pictures in their original size? Try resizing them, for webuse they don't need to be so big. Or are you hosting them from a different site, that might cause it.
Today your blog loaded just fine btw.
When I view you at my home, the pictures are very slow to pull up. I have Verizon wireless…I dont know of anything to make it better unless you could get the phone company to bring me BB!! LOL
Looks like a great book!
I use google reader and just plain, old blogger to read your blog…no problem with the photos. I need some advice. I saw your disclaimer about using ideas from your blog….if you see something in blogland and make your own version inspired from another's project…do you contact them first before posting? Also, if you just want to put their link in your blog as something you like, would you ask them first?
Wow, what a totally amazing kitchen with farmhouse sink. Gorgeous…thanks for posting.
Annie @ The View from 256http://theviewfrom256.blogspot.com/
I haven't had a problem with your blog loading. You have some great ideas, I found your site a couple weeks ago and now I'm hooked I stop by everyday.
Theresa N
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I have not had any problems viewing your blog …yeah!! I'd love to win the book! [email protected]
I do not have any problems loading your blog.
There is only one blog out there that causes me some difficulty and I still haven't figured out why.
That photo is amazing and that book is right up my alley. Fingers crossed that you will pick me.
I have been wanting this book, but just can't bring myself to go out and buy another book.
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I would completely LOVE to win this book! 🙂
I am not having any trouble with your site loading! 🙂 I use Firefox! 🙂
I can get my page to load fine. I do have another blog that doesn't load very good but I think it is just from the feed burner. If I go directly to the blog, I have no problem.
The book looks lovey. I love organizing.
this looks like a great book would love to add it to my collection
and no I never have a problem loading your page
Manuela, I so adore the country kitchen picture! This book is so beautiful. Thank you for the giveaway. 🙂
Hi Manuela! I love your blog, but am one of those who rarely comments. You have such creative ideas. I'm also in the decluttering mode and also trying to get ideas to change some things around the house. I love the Country Living book too. I've subscribed to the mag for many years (probably about 25 years) and still love it. Please enter me in the drawing. Thanks! 🙂
I do have high-speed internet,so no problems with your pictures. After checking up on my grandson on Facebook, yours is the second blog I read, so enjoyable.
Oh, that book looks fabulous!!!
This looks like a great book! Thanks for the opportunity! I'm always for great new ways to store the things I can't seem to part with/
Love the look of the trays as art.
I have a few and now will be on the lookout for more.
Thanks for a chance to win that great book!
I have to say I love your tray art! I have never seen trays like that but now I'm going to keep my eyes open a little more and see what I can find 🙂
Please do enter me in your book giveaway. I could use some creative and chic ideas for storage as we have very little in our home!
Thank you for the beauty of your blog. I love to come here and peruse what you've been doing.
Jeni
You pages and pictures load fine. I use Firefox. And, oh, how I would love that book!
No problem viewing your blog. Thanks for a great book giveaway!
Your blog is SO amazing! I am inspired each time I read it and thank you for all your beautiful pictures! I am currently organizing room by room as well (in between kids being sick etc :)) I would love to be the winner! Have a great day!
I have been stalking you for several weeks now :o) I found you via the Nester and have really enjoyed your posts. I live about an hour and a half north of Atlanta so maybe we'll run into each other at IKEA some day!
(The book looks great by the way, hope I win. I am orgainzing some of my closets this week in prep for moving my two little girls into a new bedroom.)
Hi Manuela~ You are so inspiring. You've made your home comfortable and elegant and show everyone how to do it frugally. I love it!
((hugs)) Carolyne
Hi! Just found your blog recently and am enjoying it a lot. That book would be great. I love my small house (less to clean, lol), but storage is always scarce.
Oh, and I have no problems loading the pictures on your blog. 🙂
Hugs,
Loretta in GA
I've never had any problem seeing the pictures in your blog, which I only recently discovered. You do a wonderful job. Congratulations on having great ideas and the ability to execute them.
Michele
What a wonderful giveaway! This book is great!
Manuela, you have a wonderful blog! You are very creative and inspire the best ideas! Ever since I started reading your blog, I've been wanting to buy chalkboard paint 🙂
I thought of you deary http://tamarahenriques.com/well_toile.html
I love LOVE these pics makes me want to go organize for sure! & No! I'm not having any trouble loading 🙂
Hi Manuela!
Thanks for entering me in the drawing! Have a great day!
Pamela
I enjoy reading your blog. I could really use this book. I have tons of organizing.
I have been in such an orginizing mood lately. Kind of like early spring cleaning. Oh and I do not have any problems loading your website.
Great blog
Christine Sjoden
I wish I had you imagination! Any book on decluttering and organization is a book for me: )
no probs here either.
oh and i would love to win the book too 🙂
I am in the midst of decluttering and trying to brighten up my home. As I usually do when I am looking for great ideas and inspiration I stopped by your blog again today.
Hello Manuela!
I LOVE your new look, just beautiful! I have not had any trouble viewing your blog, it does take a little bit of time I think because of the photos. We have DSL (but slower than most people) and use Internet Explorer for a browser.
Thank you for hosting a perfect giveaway, I have been organizing and purging and then I will be on to a Home Management Binder (thanks for the tips and links!)
Have a wonderful evening!
Sharon
That looks like a great book, I would love to win it. I love your blog and don't have any trouble getting it to load. I am a follower and have been secretly following since last June when I discovered blogs. I just love all your ideas and the fabulous pictures you take. You truly inspire me!!!
I love your blog, I follow it all the time. Thanks for doing such a great job. The February Book Giveaway looks great. Ratnay1
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I am not hving problems with your blog now, but I was a few months back. It seems to happen now and then with certain blogs and I have to delete them or go to IE to load them. Daisy Cottage was one, yours, Rhoda's, several others.
I would love that book!
Laurie S.
Haven't had any problems viewing your blog…..always enjoy visiting. I am pretty new to blogging and am loving it!
The top picture is my favorite kitchen!! I can't tell you how many times I have brought that picture up on the Internet. Just gorgeous!
Your pictures always load fine for me. I bring up your blog at work and at home and do not experience problems. I am not sure what kind of system my work uses for the Internet but we use DSL at home.
I'm truly in an organzing zone lately. Thanks so much for the chance!
Jessica
Ohhh.. I would love that book :o) but I'm all the way in Malaysia :o( would I qualify?? Anyway, love reading your blog, please know that there's a fan here in this little corner of the world! Cheers!
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Hi Manuela, I found your blog while "blog surfing" (a favorite activity of mine) and now it is one of my top favorites. I love your decorating style and your pictures rock! I am in the process of decluttering & organizing my house in order to get ready to sell it (and get a new fresh canvas to start with) and this book looks like it would to take up residence with me. Thanks for such a great blog.
Regina :>
Dallas, GA
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Hello, I have had the "picture problem" with Daisy Cottage. My husband found that it would load if I used Internet Explorer. Only thing is I automatically use AOL and forget to visit the first blog I ever visited. Must try harder!! Have fun with your drawing. I love to follow your decorating, etc. adventures.
I could use a few organizing tips right about now! THANKS! 😉
Hi,
When I am using a connection via Verizon's air card the pages are very slow to load due to the pics. But if I'm in town using fast connection they load very quickly.
HTH,
Jeni
Love your blog! So many fabulous ideas! Thank you!
All of the pictures on your blog load just fine on my computer, but I think it's because I use Firefox. I definitely need to organize our bedroom. Clutter is not so romantic! Thanks for all the ideas and inspiring pictures.
Thankfully no problem at all seeing your blog..I have Fios cable service for my computer. It could be the person(s) having problems could have a computer issue and not a service provider issue. Perhaps if they emptied their computer cache and cleared out all computer cookies it would run faster and better?
I love the first photo! I'd love to have an old style farmhouse kitchen like that.
Please put my name in the draw..it would be a nice resource book to own!
Thanks!
Wonderful Blog! Keep inspiring!
Gretchen
Looks like a great book! Would love to win!
Ooh, I'm glad I hopped over in time! Enter me! : )
I admit I've been a lurker, but yours is one of my very favorite blogs. I love all the decorating things you do and always get wonderful ideas. Thanks for your hard work. Love to win the book!
Hello there, i am new to blogspot and i was searching for great homemaking ideas, and your blog came up! i have to say i really really enjoy it! i have never entered a contest before, but i guess you can say that this is an entry! 🙂 anyway i love country living and storage is just what i need… have a wonderful weekend! thank you.
I was hunting blogger.com for homemaking tips (I'm a newlywed!) and found you! I LOVE your blog! Thanks for the wonderful posts and insights!
I don't have any problems loading your blog, and I do have alot of computer problems at times.
Your blog is beautiful. What a great book giveaway!
I'm not sure about the pictures but I think it has more to do with what kind of connection I have than yours. It is slower to load than some of the other blogs I read.
Also, it could have something to do with the size of the pictures you post?
I love anything country Living so I'd love to win the book! 🙂
I love your blog – and it's not just about the giveaway. I truly get my inspiration for the day each morning over coffee – with you 🙂
This giveaway is now closed. Try again next month! Thank you!
Manuela