CSN Stores Giveaway Ends on Friday!

I just wanted to let you all know that the CSN Stores $40 giveaway ends tomorrow! Check out this post to enter.  You don't want to miss out on this giveaway!

Coke Bottle Soap Dispenser

Finally, I am able to sit down and post one of the many projects I have been working on.  Do you guys remember these Coke bottles I had found a few weeks ago?  I got to thinking about how I needed a cool yet classy hand soap dispenser by my kitchen sink.  Here comes the fun part! I was getting ready to put away my shampoo bottle that I had just bought and noticed it had a salon pump (instant light bulb went off). I thought to myself I wonder if this would fit on top of those coke bottles I just bought.  So I took the pump off the shampoo bottle and put it on top of the Coke bottle and it was a perfect fit. I thought to myself "oh my gosh" this is too cool.   Here are the steps on how you can make your very own:

1). Find a vintage Coke bottle (I used a smaller one, it looks like it is approx. 8" tall or so)

2).  Use a salon pump from a Suave shampoo or lotion bottle. I haven't tried any other brand, but I prefer the silver pump.

3). I bought this 3 piece funnel set from Dollar Tree for $1.00.  I used a funnel that would fit into the bottle and then I poured my soap into the bottle.

4). I cut the tube on the pump to fit the bottle. I didn't measure it exactly on much I needed to cut. I just held it up to the bottle and measured. After I cut the tube I screwed the pump onto the bottle. I did not use any glue or anything it just screwed right on.

It was a fairly easy project and it only cost $2.00 ($1.00 for the bottle and $1.00 for the funnels). I already had the shampoo bottle and the hand soap. I am just so please with how it turned out!


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Thrifty Decor Chick: Before and After Party
 

I am back!

Whew, I just got done with a terrible ordeal with blogger! My account got hacked by spammers.  To make a long story short I was finally able to re-set my password and get into my e-mail. One of my nice spammer friends tried to send a virus infected website to about 11 of my contacts, it sent a red flag to google and closed down my blog. I have been trying to figure out a solution for the last 4 hours. Finally, google sent me an e-mail to my backup account so I could re-set my password.  I found the culprit once I opened my e-mail!  I have a message to all of you spammers out there:  Get a real job and leave all of us honest people alone!  I must say I was mad at google at first but completely understand why they had to do it.  The spammers were sending harmful messages to my followers.  I am glad they never made it out of my mailbox.

Lessons I have learned today:
1). Change your passwords regularly
2). Backup your blog regularly (thankfully I backed mine up a few weeks ago)
3). Spammers SUCK! (pardon my bluntness)

I would like to send a HUGE thank you to my friend Debbie for noticing that my blog was gone and for her moral support.  Debbie is a true blogger friend and a great host. Go check out her last post, she brings up some really great topics.  I promise to never leave blogland on purpose without saying goodbye! 

Garage Salen Days Drifting Away!

Well folks, I can tell that summer is just about over with because the garage sales are dwindling and so am I.  I love garage saleing, but I have not wanted to get up early nor have I wanted to deal with the heat. I went to two garage sales this weekend and I went to Goodwill's 50% off sale. I could have went to more garage sales but Goodwill was air conditioned.  Here are a few of the finds from this weekend.

This cabinet was the only thing I bought at the garage sales.  It was $25.00 and is very well made.  It is a lot heavier than it looks. I have a little craft area set up in our basement and I am planning on using this cabinet to store all of my supplies.  I am not sure if I am going to paint it or leave it as is. I kind of like the sage green color!

All of this other stuff came from Goodwill! The glasses were 12 cents a piece. You just can't beat those prices.  I have seen these types of state glasses all over the place in blogland and in magazines.  I only have 48 more states left to collect.

The sundae dishes are perfect for my little nieces and nephews.  They are going to love visiting their Aunt Melissa!

One for the money, two for show and three to get ready! Can you name that tune?  I just thought these glasses were too cool for words!

I got this wood tray for $2.00. I think it will look pretty with some fall decorations sitting on it!

Cute little sleigh for a $1.00! It says it was made by Hallmark cards...I think it might get a coat or two of spray paint.

And finally a little bucket that I picked up for $1.00. This is definitely getting spray painted!

I hope you are all having a good week! I am looking forward to the 3 day weekend with my family.  I can't believe summer is coming to an end. 

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CSN Stores Giveaway II!

Guess what my friends?  CSN stores has decided to offer my readers another giveaway for a $40 gift certificate. So, here is your chance to win if you missed out on the giveaway the first time!  CSN has over 200 stores to shop from. They really have a great selection and there are so many different styles and colors to choose from.  You should really go check out their site if you haven't already. I am especially loving their bedroom furniture sets!  Here are a few of my favorites! I would love to have one of these sets in my guest bedroom, although I don't think my guests would ever want to leave once they see one of these bedroom sets. 

Love the rich color of this bedroom set!

Beautiful headboard!

Here is how you can win this AWESOME giveaway!

Visit any of the CSN stores and leave me a comment telling me how you would spend the $40. Please leave your e-mail address in the comment so I can contact the winner.

Bonus Entries: (Please be sure to leave a new comment for each bonus opportunity)

1.  Become a follower and leave a comment that you are a new follower.

2. Post something on your blog or sidebar about this giveaway and link back to Keep Calm and Decorate. Please leave me a comment letting me know about your post.  

Rules For The Giveaway:  This contest is open to US and Canadian readers. If you choose to purchase an item that does not have free shipping, you will be responsible for shipping costs. If you are in Canada, there may be Canadian fees that you will be responsible for. You must be 18 to enter.

The giveaway will end September 10th, 2010.  I will pick the winner by using a random number generator. The winner will then receive an e-mail from me and will have 48 hours to reply before a new winner is chosen. Thanks for stopping by and taking advantage of this great giveaway.  I look forward to hearing about how you would spend the $40 giveaway!  

Winner of the Target Gift Card!

 Thank you for all of your support and participation in my giveaway! I appreciate all of my followers and your sweet comments. I must say that I am addicted to blogging as much as I am to garage saleing. Sometimes,  I just can't wait to come home after work and read all of your posts and projects that you have done.  I am so glad I  have entered into the world of blogging!

Anyway, enough of the rambling and on to the fun stuff.  The winner of the $25.00 gift card is........Jenny from Freebie Spot   If you get an opportunity you need to go check her site out...she's got the scoop on all of the good deals (including free stuff).

 
Also, if you have time you might want to come back tomorrow I have another fun giveaway to share with all of you. Oh, I am also working on some home projects that I will be posting about soon! :)