Layla Grace Gabby furniture pin to win

How has your week been? I’m struggling a little after too many late nights so thank goodness for the weekend.

I had another post planned for today but then the folks at Layla Grayce gave me the heads up about a great competition that I thought you’d love.

Pin photos of your dream living room for a chance to win a $1,250 shopping spree towards the Gabby range at Layla Grayce! The boards will be judged on originality, creativity and adherence to the rules. You have until Friday 19th April (midnight US EST). Happy pinning!

How to enter:

• Join Pinterest.com, and follow Layla Grayce and Gabby’s Pinterest boards
• Launch a new Pinterest board, and name it “Layla Grayce/Gabby Dream Living Room.”
• Fill this board with at least 10 pins – a minimum of 5 must be pinned from our Gabby Pinboard
• Tag all pins on the board #laylagrayce and #gabbydecor
• When you’re done, click here to submit the board’s URL and be entered to win!

Read more information on the Layla Grayce pin to win contest.

P.S. Speaking of Pinterest, I had my business and blog pins all under the one account. I thought it was a bit confusing having all the wedding-related pins for my business customers jumbled up with photos of inspiring homes and organised drawers! So I’ve now separated them out so make sure you follow my Akimbo account as well as the original Atypical Type A one. Feel free to list your own Pinterest account in the comments so we can share the pin love.

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Target Home Sale wishlist

Today is an exciting day!

This marks my first sponsored post, which means I’ll be able to bring you bigger and better content and other awesome things like giveaways for YOU!

Can I get a WOOT WOOT?

Now, high-fiving aside, let’s get down to business. I love shopping for home decor at Target so I was delighted when they asked me to share my picks from their Massive Home Sale.

MY WISHLIST

It was hard narrowing it down but here are my picks for decorating and storage:

1. Artificial succulent in white glazed pot – The perfect way to add some greenery for brown thumbs like me.

2. 3-drawer white entertainment unit – Such a good-looking and practical piece that won’t break the bank (no, really, you won’t believe the price!).

3. Kenwood kmix toaster – Cutest toaster ever? I say yes. Check out the rainbow of colour options.

4. Wiltshire wooden pepper mill – The timeless, classic shape is made contemporary in white.

5. Woven placemats – The natural material and ‘abstract’ woven pattern will allow you to mix’n'match your colourful tableware.

6. Citronella candle in glazed pot – A citronella candle that you’ll actually want to put on your outdoor table.

7. Rattan photo frame – This casual, textural frame is simply made for your favourite beach holiday snap.

8. Potted artificial orchid – A potted white orchid has been on my wishlist for literally years. The beautiful blooms and sculptural form will look at home in any style of home.

9. 46-litre white storage container – You would think a plain white plastic storage box (not clear, not with garish bright handles) would be easy to find but I have been searching forever. My search is over – huzzah!

10. Green collapsible storage cube – The perfect little toy cube for your little one’s cubbyhole bookcase. Best of all, if your needs change you can simply fold it up until you next need it.

11. Chenille jacquard blue & green cushion – My favourite colour combo at the moment – can you tell?

12. Stripe weave chenille throw rug – Personally, I’m hanging onto the last days of summer, but let’s be honest: it will start to chill soon so get ready with a fresh throw rug.

13. Bamboo waste paper bin – You say waste paper bin, I say storage for umbrellas or toys.

14. White glass electronic bathroom scale – Finally, a bathroom scale to suit your white minimalist bathroom.

15. 4-piece towel pack green – If your towels have seen better days (I know mine have), freshen up with a fluffy new set.

So many kitchen appliances, home decor, wall art, tableware and bedding items are discounted as part of the Massive Home Sale, which ends on 20th March. If you can’t get to your local store by then, did you know they now have an online store? Music to my ears.

GIVEAWAY

Target have kindly offered a $40 voucher to one of my readers. To enter, simply leave a comment saying what is on your home wish list.

Entries close Thursday 21st March at midnight (Australian Central Daylight Time). The winner will be selected at random and announced next Friday 22nd March. (Sorry, open to Australian residents only.)

Enter now, good luck!

THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED. Thanks to all who entered!

This post was sponsored by Target. Opinions are my own.

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Sage & Berries freee floral banners illustration

I’ve just discovered the very sweet new blog Sage & Berries. Designer Joy Laforme has some fantastic graphic elements for blogs and digital artworks, some for sale and some free! It’s not just all prettiness though, she also shares some great insider tips for blog & web design.

Head over there to download these pretty illustrated banners.

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Akimbo - How Do I Love Thee tags 2

Have you got an anniversary coming up (especially anniversary which is paper), or perhaps even planning to pop the big question to your other half?

You will love these darling little tags that say ‘How do I love thee? Let me count the ways…’ from Elizabeth Barrett Browning’s famous poem.

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Get the free download and instructions over on Polka Dot Bride today.

Photography by Love Joy Faith
Concept & styling by Alanna Lock for White Room Events

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Jam Labelizer

Beer lablelizer

How genius is this idea from Kiwi interactive designer Andy Biggs? Head over to Jam Labelizer and Beer Labelizer to create personalised labels for your homemade goodies to give as gifts or use as party favours. Choose from the great free designs or donate a few dollars for full access.

Via How About Orange

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I love you more than

To be honest, The Man and I aren’t big on all the trappings of Valentine’s Day, and we’re definitely not into the roses-and-teddies brand of romance. Surprising each other with thoughtful gestures is more our style.

With that in mind, I whipped up these cute ‘I love you more than…’ notes to leave lying aroud for your main squeeze to discover this V-Day (or any other day, really).

I love you more than

I love you more than

I love you more than

I love you more than

Click here to download.

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Photo booth table and sign

A new year, a new batch of wedding crafts over on Polka Dot Made! First cab off the rank is this free printable sign for your vintage-style photo booth.

Grab it now!

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Free printable I spy game
Luke Simon Photography

You might have noticed the full-page photo of these I Spy games in the magazine article about our wedding. We had some kiddos at our ceremony so I thought I’d so something fun to keep them entertained. Cute, no?

Head over to the wonderful Emmaline Bride to download yours now!

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If you are super organised, you’ll be thinking about wrapping your Christmas presents. If you’re not there yet, you’ll still love these free printable gift tags – suitable for but not specific to Christmas – designed for How About Orange by stationery giant Hello! Lucky.

Get yours now.

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Heirloom program folded

I love these screenprinted hanky wedding programs, but they could be tricky to display and hand out at your ceremony. To keep them neat and tidy, I’ve created these belly bands, featuring a sweet quote.

Best of all, they’re free for you to download and print at home. Simply download the file, print onto cardstock and be sure to score the fold before folding over.

Heirloom program

Drop me a line if you’re interested in this or a custom-designed program, save the date or invitation handkerchief.

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