A Valentine's Day Winner!

Happy Valentine's Day, mommas! And a big congrats to Natalie over at Our Old Southern House for taking the prize in the Love Captured Contest. All the love stories were fabulous, but Laura from Chikadeez could only pick one lucky winner!

Thank you to all of you who shared your sweet stories - they were such great fun to read. And though there was only one winner this time, do remember that you can still get a $50 discount off a photo session with Chikadeez Photography just by mentioning Make Room for Style.

I hope you all experience a little *extra* love today. As always, stay tuned for future giveaways and contests. Congrats again to Natalie, and here is her sweet love story that took the prize...

As a child when someone asked me what I wanted to be when I grow up I would say I wanted to be a mommy. Then I had ovarian cancer when I was 15 and lost one of my ovaries. I had multiple surgeries and lost 1/2 of the other one too. After that I never held hope that I would have a child of my own. I married my best friend in 2005. After a couple of years of marriage he talked me into just trying to have a child. But I had no hope. Then after 13 months something amazing happened--I was pregnant. I went through early pregnancy in a daze, not really believing I was going to be given such a gift. And then we found out it was a girl. A girl, how perfect!

Of course, pregnancy was not easy for me. Pregnancy-Induced Hypertension at 20 weeks. Preeclampsia and strict bed rest at 27 weeks. In and out of the hospital six times before I finally delivered at 37 weeks. My Preeclampsia turned into Eclampsia during delivery. But, she and I survived.

When I finally got to hold her in the recovery room and our eyes met for the first time, well, I was in love. An instant, powerful, would-give-my-life-for-her-in-a-second, kind of love. I've never experienced anything like it. And the most amazing thing is that this love has only grown bigger and bigger. She turned a year old last week. Every day I feel more blessed to be her mother. What an amazing gift I have been given!

Love.

What's your love story? Today's your last opportunity to enter the Love Captured Contest! Take a minute to share your great love story for a chance to win a free 2-hour on-location photo shoot with Atlanta's Chikadeez Photography. Hop over to this post for all the deets! A winner will be announced on Valentine's Day.

A love story.

What's yours? Mommas, you've got just TWO more days to get those entries in for the Love Captured Contest. Share your great love story for a chance to win a free 2-hour on-location photo shoot with Atlanta's own Chikadeez Photography. Maybe you want to get some great maternity shots, some pictures of your little ones, or some great photos of your dogs (that'd be my personal pick)... it's up to you.

To enter, check out this post with all the details. A winner will be announced on Valentine's Day!

Love Captured Contest

Oh, mommas... who doesn't love a freebie? Well I've got a fab one for you! If it's true that a picture speaks a thousand words, than I've got a mouthful. Atlanta-based Chikadeez Photography and Make Room for Style are partnering up for a contest in honor of Valentine's Day. What's at stake? A free 2-hour on-location photo session with Laura at Chikadeez Photography (a $150 value)...

If these beautiful photos don't make you smile, you just might need a pulse check. Chikadeez Photography serves the Greater Metro Atlanta Area and specializes in natural light photography. The photographer, Laura, specializes in family, children, and pet portraiture. Working with Laura is sure to be an experience to remember... one filled with laughter, goofiness, and stories to share with your family afterward! Who doesn't love goofiness?

So this 2-hour photo session is all about you and what you want to make of it! You'll have unlimited outfit changes within that time period. And mommas, please note this session is for the metro-Atlanta area only. Anyone is welcome to enter, but you'll need to make your way to Atlanta to claim your prize. So how do you enter?

Here's what to do. As a tie-in with Valentine's Day, we want to hear your greatest love story! It may be about your husband, your child, or even that bun in the oven... it's up to you. Give us your great love story and a winner will be chosen on Valentine's Day. Leave a comment on this post with your story. There's no minimum or maximum words here... this isn't a college essay. Just let your heart do the talking! Get those entries in by Friday, February 12th at 5pm EST to qualify.

Is that a fab deal or what? We think so. For those of you drooling over these photos, the good news is you don't have to wait. Chikadeez is offering $50 off a photo session fee when you mention Make Room for Style. Contact Laura and check out more of her amazing work at Chikadeez Photography.

Dwell Giveaway Winner!

OK, mommas! Drumroll, please... A big congrats to Nichol over at KiddiesCorner Deals for winning the Dwell Baby bib and burp cloth set! Nichol, email me with your mailing address and I'll get this sweet prize on its way. Enjoy! And a big thanks to all of you who entered. Stay tuned for more fabulous giveaways!

Are you in?!

Just a few days left to enter my fab Dwell Baby giveaway, mommas. All you have to do is hop over to this post and leave a comment. You may not have a need for a sweet bib and burpee set right now, but I always keep a few baby gifts stowed away - I'm always needing them! Get those entries in by Friday!

Dwell Baby Giveaway!

Who doesn't like free goodies, mommas? I do love a good giveaway. Up for grabs is this adorably sweet bib and burp cloth set by Dwell Studio. The set includes one burpee and two bibs. Although the pics don't show it, all three pieces have this incredibly soft fabric on the back that makes you want to curl up in a fetal position and take a nap. (Is it weird that I wanted to keep these for myself? Don't answer that.)


This modern print is even sweeter in person and makes a perfect baby gift. The set is already beautifully assembled with ribbon and gift tags, ready for giving. Or toss the wrap and keep it for you own messy tot!






I'll be giving away this fab set, valued at $32, to one lucky winner. Mommas, leave a comment on this post by Friday, September 25th and you're in. Become a follower of this blog and you'll score a second entry. Post about or link to this giveaway on your own blog and that's another two entries. Be sure to let me know in your comment if you're a follower and/or if you've posted about the giveaway (but only one comment is necessary - don't worry about leaving multiple comments for each "entry"). Also be sure to leave some kind of contact information in your comment if it's not included in your blogger profile.




I will announce the winner by Monday, September 28th. Who's excited?! Get those entries in and spread the word, or I may just keep this goodie for myself.

And the winner is...

Thanks to ALL of you who entered my spring giveaway! My inbox was filled with such sweet comments. And, without further ado, the big congrats goes to Jodi over at Llama Drama! You're the big winner! Jodi, have some fun playing around at Javis Davis to see what fabrics catch your eye. Send me a quick email and we'll get your choices figured out and get this lovely prize to you pronto!

Spring Giveaway!

What better way to kick off spring and this new venture than with a fabulous giveaway? Thanks SO much for hopping over here and checking out this new site and taking a minute to learn about my latest adventure. I am over-the-moon excited to catupult myself into the delectable world of children's bedding and all things baby by becoming a design partner with Javis Davis! To learn a little more about Javis Davis and how this opportunity came to be, click here.

Along with the latest goings-on and offerings of Javis Davis, I hope you'll find this blog to be one of your top spots for all things trendy and stylish for baby and mom alike. There's no hiding the fact that I have a wicked obsession with maternity clothing... so you'll certainly find a lot of inspiration here if you're sporting a baby bump. And I could dish for hours on the cute finds in baby and kids' wear... where to begin?! So, whether you're covering a bump, a diaper, or a window, I'll help you inject some style into the equation. We're going to have some real fun here!

So without further ado, let's get on with the FREE goodies! Up for grabs is a gorgeous pillow and blanket set from Javis Davis, in the fabrics of your choosing! So not only is this a great freebie, but you get to design it!
Maybe you've got a nursery of your own you want to match, or perhaps you have a toddler who could use a sweet little nap set. Or maybe you're like me and your calendar is filled with baby showers and you're on the hunt for that perfect gift! Whatever the case, this set valued at $67, is a hot item to win.

There are so many great fabric collections to choose from... take a peek here and see which ones catch your eye!

HOW TO ENTER: All you need to do is leave me a comment on this post and you're in! Become a follower and you get TWO more entries. Post about this giveaway on your own blog, and you get another two entries. That'll get you up to five entries! Be sure to email me a copy of your post so I don't miss it! The deadline for entering is Wednesday, April 15th. The lucky winner will be chosen by random draw and announced the following day.

So spread the word, and get those entries in! Have some fun playing around with the different fabrics online in the meantime. Thanks again for all the love, and I hope you'll pop by here often! Lots to come!

Sets shown were created with fabrics from the Optic Blossom collection by Amy Butler (top), and the Pink and Green Rosettes collection (bottom).