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Pillow Love and a GIVEAWAY



As it pertains to decorating, I like detail....lots of detail and I love pillows...lots of pillows.    I love it when the two marry and a very well designed, detailed pillow is born.  Pillows with trim, pillows made of more than one fabric, pillows with fringe, pillows with beadwork, pillows with embroidery and the list goes on and on.   
My bed is piled with loads of decorative pillows.   Years ago my brother in law was visiting and took a nap on our bed.  When he got up and came out to the living room he remarked, "You have to have a degree in interior design to make your bed."    Pillows make chairs and sofas and beds look so comfy and cozy...and they're  perfect places to add dimension and texture to your decor'.


One of my favorite places to buy pillows and pillow covers is Designs by Derilyn.
Derilyn (isn't that a pretty name?) sent me a few pillows and has very generously offered a $40 gift certificate to one of the Nancy's Daily Dish readers.  Derilyn's Etsy shop showcases a wide variety of her custom pillow designs, handpainted pillows, pillow covers and furnishings.


I've got three styles of Derilyn's pillows.   The Hula pillow
is on the right  (and far left where I've turned it upside down) and features heavyweight tan faux suede and sage fuzzy soft squared texture pattern fabric, with coordinating tassel trim , and the Chichi Sage pillow on the left is an elegant patchwork design of sage, olive, ivory, sable and tan fabrics, with an ivory bullion trim and clear beaded fringe.

Derilyn designed this sage and ivory silk with crinkled taffeta pillow It has long beaded fringe and gathered on one side.  Isn't this gorgeous?


 Derilyn has her own brand and each pillow is tagged with her design:

We have a large, antique Country French armoire/bookcase in our family room and keep some of our books here.  I've got two carved chairs in front and a small wine table.  I piled my pillows on the chairs with books on the shelves and stored underneath.  I placed a burled wood tray on the wine table along with a gorgeous white allium wreath from Decorator's Friend, a crackle glass decanter in olive and some vintage etched roses cordial glasses.


Designs by Derilyn fits my ideal for pillow making as she combines artistry with style and has an eye for detail.  



To enter this great $40 GIVEAWAY


Visit  Designs by Derilyn and peruse her gorgeous line of pillows...and then....

FIRST entry....come back here and tell me what  your favorite pillow is.

If you are a follower or become one, you may leave a separate comment for a SECOND entry.

Blog about or grab my button for a THIRD  entry (you have to come back and leave a comment letting me know you've done this)

For a FOURTH entry, tweet about the giveaway and leave a comment and your link or Twitter username

and for a FIFTH entry, mention the giveaway on facebook and leave me your link as an additional comment.

Entries accepted through Tuesday, May 18.



I've linked up to Marty at A Stroll Thru Life for Tabletop Tuesday
White Wednesday at Faded Charm
Three or More Tuesday at The Gypsy's Corner










Comments

  1. Oh Nancy what lovely pillows and a great giveaway. They're not my colors, but I'll go check out the web site to see if there are any in my colors!

    - The Tablescaper

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  2. Great giveaway Nancy! I love pillows and Derilyn has some lovely ones. Allie likes the red, white and black or the cherry blossom ones
    xoxo Pattie

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  3. And of course, we follow!
    xoxo pattie

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  4. Hi Nancy, your blog is so lovely, I think I was holding my breath the entire time. Such lovely treasures everywhere I look. I adore Transferware, too.

    I hope you're having a lovely day :)

    Erin
    http://homeswheremyheartis.blogspot.com

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  5. All of her pillows are just stunning, but the pair of 12" green would be my first choice. It would be perfect in my house. Your home is stunning and I love your beautiful chairs and the rug they're on, the pillows are just perfect there. Thanks so much for joining the party. This is such a treat. Hugs, Marty

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  6. Yes, as you know I am a follower. Love your blog. Hugs, Marty

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  7. Gorgeous pillows! Ilove pillows but the family doesn't so what pillows I have, I have to defend! I love the fawn romance pillow, they have a bunch of great things on the website, thanks!

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  8. I really adore the sage and ivory throw pillow. :)

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  9. I am a follower of your blog. :)

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  10. Have your button on my blog roll here:

    http://avintagetouch.blogspot.com/p/blog-roll.html

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  11. Re-tweeted your tweet on twitter :) I'm PaintingaPupDay on there :)

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  12. Posted about this on facebook...I'm 'Lara Harris' on there :)

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  13. http://www.etsy.com/listing/44340797/14in-polka-dot-throw-pillow-with-bows this one is darling

    aunteegem@yahoo.com

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  14. Hi Nancy,
    the pillows are absolutely stunning and what a wonderful giveaway.
    I have my own pillow addiction going and I think the 'pillow police' in this house would get very stern with me if another pillow showed up. LOL
    I wanted to thank you for for your very kind comment on my blog. I greatly appreciate it.
    Hugs,
    Tam

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  15. Oh great pillows!! They look wonderful!!
    Hugs, Lisa

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  16. Hi Nancy, She does have great pillows. My favorites would be the Hand Painted Cherry Blossoms and the polka dot with bow. Thanks for this great giveaway!
    Hugs,
    Sherry

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  17. What gorgeous pillows! The sage green is my favorite!

    Katherine

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  18. i love the 16in Chloe Minky Cuddle Handmade Throw Pillow Cover with Sage Ribbon Bows. This would be so wonderful to cuddle with while watching a movie!

    kshuttle@uoguelph.ca

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  19. i ama blog follower :D

    kshuttle@uoguelph.ca

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  20. Hi Nancy,

    I would love the 10x20 Dimple Dot Minky Throw Pillow. It would be perfect for my first grandbaby who should be arriving any day now! Derilyn has a lot of gorgeous pillows.

    ~ Tracy

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  21. Beautiful pillows, the green/aqua bird swing collection is my favorite.

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  22. Hi Nancy,

    Lovely creations! (I love transferware, too)!

    Amanda

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  23. those pillows are lovely! However, having four cats those nice dangly designs would be way too much temptation unfortunately. I love the 12x20 Cowboy Themed Personalized Throw Pillow for my grandson!
    micaela6955 at msn dot com

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  24. I tweeted http://twitter.com/micaela6955/status/13829349331

    micaela6955 at msn dot com

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  25. Hi Nancy,

    I love all of the pillows and you have quite the collection...just stunning! I am really loving the cream and sage with the beading! Just gorgeous!

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  26. I am a follower too!

    Miss Bloomers

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  27. Thanks Nancy for your sweet comments about my Nature inspired table...appreciate your visits!
    I have your button on my blog too!

    Take care,

    Miss Bloomers

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  28. I follow on Google Friend Contact
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  29. I would love the Green ChenilleThrow Pillow with Brown Fringe for my couch!
    erobison09@gmail.com

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  30. I tweeted
    http://twitter.com/erobison09/status/13831361129
    erobison09@gmail.com

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  31. Beautiful pillows, each and every one!

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  32. Oh what a pretty area that is with your chairs in front of the gorgeous armoire!!!

    I lvove the pillows! The cherry blossom pillow might be just the thing for my sun room that I am working on!

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  33. I like
    16in Chloe Minky Cuddle Handmade Throw Pillow Cover with Sage Ribbon Bows

    bethwillis01@gmail.com

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  34. Love these pillows Nancy...the colors and textures are fabulous! And the embellishments; fringe, beading, etc. are just icing on the cake....simply beautiful! They add additional beauty to your already gorgeous chairs. I love the layering of pillows as well. Another lovely display of your amazing talent.

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  35. I would like the 14in jalouise sage throw pillow. It is really pretty.
    twoofakind12@yahoo.com

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  36. I am a gfc follower.
    debbie
    twoofakind12@yahoo.com

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  37. UH oooooh! You have a pillow problem, too!!!

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  38. I like the Pair of Throw Pillow Covers with Hand Painted Cherry Blossoms in Red!

    Trudy
    onlyjustine at yahoo dot com

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  39. Love the bold impact of the Black Throw Pillow Cover with Hand Painted Bamboo!

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  40. I like 12x20 Handmade Personalized Childrens Throw Pillow!!!!!

    sophia.komninou at gmail.com

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  41. I follow

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  42. The Flower Power Handmade Decorative Throw Pillow is sweet!

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  43. The pillows are absolutely lovely!! I think I'd have to say that my favorites are the Cherry Blossom ones. The detail in the hand painting is gorgeous!

    -Amanda
    ohmandie7@yahoo.com

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  44. My favorite pillow is definitely the 12x16 Pair of Corsica Green and Gold Throw Pillows. They would fit into my bedroom perfectly.

    lauren.m.gibson AT gmail DOT com

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  45. Love the 18 in cherrry blossom pillow. I would love to take home something dramatic.

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  46. I really love the sage and ivory throw pillow.

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  47. I love the 18in Cherry Blossom Tree Handpainted Decorative Throw Pillow Cover!

    ruricloth[at]yahoo[dot]com

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  48. Enter me please! My favorite pillow is: 18in Cherry Blossom Tree Handpainted Decorative Throw Pillow Cover

    Ana Belén R.M
    fisiwoman(at)hotmail.com
    Spain

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  49. Post it on FB: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000825276857&v=wall&story_fbid=110042682372399&ref=mf

    Ana Belén R.M
    fisiwoman(at)hotmail.com
    Spain

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  50. Tweeted: http://twitter.com/fisiwoman/statuses/13860798368


    Ana Belén R.M
    fisiwoman(at)hotmail.com
    Spain

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  51. I love the 18in Black and Cream Frenchie Throw Pillow with Long Beaded Swag

    monacart32@hotmail.com

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  52. I love sage and ivory, even though it doesn't go with a single room in my house. I will just have to get going with my master bedroom suite addition. It will be perfect there!

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  53. I am already a follower of your blog. I absolutely love your posts.

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  54. Follow via GFC

    monacart32@hotmail.com

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  55. ms(d0t)verymarried(at)gmail(dot)com

    http://www.etsy.com/listing/40460571/18in-cherry-blossom-tree-handpainted

    lovely!

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  56. I like the 12x20 Cowboy Themed Personalized Throw Pillow and also the cherry blossom pillow.

    urchiken at gmail dot com

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  57. I like the Green Hula Throw Pillows.

    couponboss at gmail dot com

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  58. tweeted under name monacpete

    monacart32@hotmail.com

    http://twitter.com/monacpete/status/13865301059

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  59. Shared on facebook under name mona cpete

    monacart32@hotmail.com

    http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100001057504861&v=wall&story_fbid=125899510754792&ref=mf

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  60. Hi Nancy,

    The pillows are beautiful. I love the silk and tafetta with crystal trim.

    I'm visiting for Three or More Tuesday.

    I'd love for you to drop in for a visit when
    have a free moment.

    Have a wonderful day...

    Stephanie ♥

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  61. There is nothing quite so lovely as gorgeous throw pillows and these are the pin ultimate.
    The colors are spectacular and would be the perfect gift for a dear friend of mine. She sends me little gifts almost monthly and I am always looking for something special for her.
    Thank you again for my wonderful Sweet cheeks Bakery cookies. They are so delcious! Hope you got my e-mail.
    Joanie

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  62. Maravilloso trabajo , muy delicado y femenino, me encantó, yo suelo pintar perlas, y caireles, se ven tan hermosos estos almohadones, hasta pronto bendiciones, Chany

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  63. My favorite pillow is the 14in Coral Square Handmade Decorative Throw Pillow. I love orange.

    hrfarley at gmail dot com

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  64. Also, glad to be a new follower of yours!

    omydarlingblog(at)gmail(dot)com

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  65. I just love the Flower Power Handmade Decorative Throw Pillow. Would look great on my bed!

    omydarlingblog(at)gmail(dot)com

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  66. I LOVE your armoire!
    But I have to admit, I'm not into pillows on the bed- By the time I get to bed, the thought of taking off a load of pillows would drive me crazy, I'm a real "just go to bed and sleep there" person.

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  67. I love the handpainted Cherry Blossom throw pillow!

    Amy
    artsyrockerchick at aim dot com

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  68. Oh these are gorgeous! i love the ones youhave and 12x16 Roccoco Sable Handmade Decorative Throw Pillow

    Thans for the chance to win!

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  69. I LOVE the Rustic Bow Minky Fur pillow, it looks so soft and would look wonderful in my new place!
    monkeychild92 at gmail dot com

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  70. I love the 18in Chichi Sage Handmade Decorative Throw Pillow Cover.
    jswandrn at gmail

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  71. Hi Nancy!
    You mean we are supposed to be able to PICK, holy cow...I love them all! I guess if I had choose just one of those pillows, it would be the cherry blossoms..wow, just gorgeous!
    Blessings
    Melissa

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  72. I am a follower too. :)
    Melissa
    http://mycottagecharm.blogspot.com

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  73. I love the sage & ivory silk!!!

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  74. OhMyGolly - how to pick a favorite?! I like the pair of throw pillows with the hand painted cherry blossoms...why? Because my house is very manly (I moved into hub's house when we got married) and this would bring a bit of "girly" to the sofa!!

    ~angela @ peonypatch
    www.mcalled.com/peonypatch

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  75. I am also a follower!! WooHoo!!!

    ~angela @ peonypatch
    www.mccalled.com/peonypatch

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  76. I like the 18in frenchie throw pillow with large buttons

    creatingchildhoodmemories (at) gmail (dot) com

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  77. The hand painted cherry blossoms pillows in my favorite ( :

    A_C_E_ at hotmail dot com

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  78. I adore the "10x20 Dimple Dot Minky Throw Pillow"!

    samyrocks92 at msn dot com

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  79. I have four throw pillows in a GW giveaway bag, so definitely need more. Love the cherry blossom ones.

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  80. I would love to win and I am a follower.

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  83. I absolutely love the Pair of Throw Pillow Covers with Hand Painted Cherry Blossoms in Red!!
    veniceangel@hotmail.com

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  84. Oh my, what a verity of pillows. I just adore the Valentine one.

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  85. I'm new happy follower now too :-)

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  86. Wow, they're all so gorgeous! My fav is the Roccoco Sable Handmade Decorative Throw Pillow
    kimhigueria at gmail dot com

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  87. Button is on my blog
    daffodilmama.blogspot.com
    kimhigueria at gmail dot com

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  88. Tweet!
    http://twitter.com/kimhigueria/status/14018881543
    kimhigueria at gmail dot com

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  89. 18in Cherry Blossom Tree Handpainted Decorative Throw Pillow Cover - exquisite!
    june_spirit2628 at hotmail dot com

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  90. I'm definitely a pillow person and Derilyn pillows are exquisite. Difficult to single out favorites, but the hand painted cherry blossoms are the ones that called my name. Thanks for entering me. ~ Sarah

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  91. Nancy, I'm a follower so count me in again. Thanks! ~ sarah

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  92. So hard to pick just 1 favorite, but the 10x20 Dimple Dot Minky Throw Pillow is adorable.
    thorandellie[at]gmail[dot]com

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  93. I'm one of your followers.
    thorandellie[at]gmail[dot]com

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  94. I like the 14in Coral Square Handmade Decorative Throw Pillow: http://www.etsy.com/listing/35769948/14in-coral-square-handmade-decorative

    annabell_lee_dk (at) yahoo.com

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  95. Blogged: http://sweepstakelover.blogspot.com/2010/05/pillow-love-and-giveaway.html

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  96. Tweeted: http://twitter.com/sweepstakelover/status/14104429147

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  97. I Loved all the pillows but I really loved the sage and ivory silk with crinkled taffeta pillow.
    Shelly_rue_16@hotmail.com

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  98. I am now a follower of your blog
    Shelly_rue_16@hotmail.com

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  99. I Posted a blog about your giveaway. http://shellyrue.blogspot.com/2010/05/pillow-giveaway.html
    Shelly_rue_16@hotmail.com

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  100. blog follower

    bethwillis01@gmail.com

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  101. button on my blog

    www.bethscoupondeals.blogspot.com

    bethwillis01@gmail.com

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  102. tweeted

    http://twitter.com/bethwillis01/status/14115922787

    bethwillis01@gmail.com

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  103. My favorite is the 14in Cipolla Romance Handmade Decorative Throw Pillow

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  104. Wow! some of these pillows are gorgeous. I really love the "Red, Black and White Ruffled Throw Pillow in Moulin Rouge Style" - my bedroom is black and white with little punches of red and this would be perfect against my white comforter! :)

    kerincunningham@yahoo.com

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  105. Wow these pillow are great. You can tell a lot of time and heart went into each one. When I saw the cherry blossoms I really liked it, but it wouldn't match my house :( But then I saw the Pair of Throw Pillow Covers with Hand Painted Cherry Blossoms in Red I knew I had to have them for my bedroom. ambrerose(!at)aol{dot}com

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  106. I like the flower power pillow.

    ali_thorne@hotmail.com

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  107. Love the pattern on the 12in Pair of Throw Pillows Contemporary Aubrey Style with Button Closure.

    omydarlingblog(at)gmail(dot)com

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  108. I love the 14in Cipolla Romance Handmade Decorative Throw Pillow

    tiramisu392 (at) yahoo.com

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  109. I love both the Frenchie pillow and the pair of throw pillows w/ hand painted cherry blossoms.
    Kristy williamskristy@cox.net

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  110. My favorite is the 12x20 Green and Aqua Bird Swing Collection Accent Pillow!

    northssclub at yahoo dot com

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  111. beautiful! my gave is the 12x16 Rustic Bow Minky Fur Handmade Decorative Throw Pillow

    hockiemack at hotmail.com

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  112. tweeted!

    http://twitter.com/hockiemack/statuses/14250488434

    hockiemack at hotmail.com

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  113. google friend

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  114. My favorite pillow cover is the 18 inch Black Throw Pillow Cover with Hand Painted Bamboo.

    anja.lju at gmail dot com

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  115. Nancy I love the set of hula pillows!! Although the rust and tan neckroll is very nice as well!!

    Karena
    Art by Karena

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