Category: Current House

First order of  business, our giveaway winner.  Random.org chose number 13, Kim!  Oh, and Olivia, the creator of Moochie Lou products, is offering a 10% discount to OHA readers!  Enter the code OHA2012 in the coupon code section at check out.

Yesterday, I shared the lamps I bought to replace the one E accidentally broke last week.  I left Target with two of these teal lamps paired with two basic white shades.

I decided to (hopefully) prevent another shattered lamp episode, so the resin base was perfect.  But was it prefect?  I’m still debating whether or not I like the lamps in our house.

So I did more online shopping/oogling.  Here’s what I found.

$30 and under

A cute little ceramic guy from Target:

$30-$75

Double gourd lamp from JC Penney:

Woodlands Table lamp base from World Market:

Oval Lamp bases from Target:

A low and sleek glass base, also from Target:

$75-$200

Green Line table lamp from CB2:

Glass Jug lamp from West Elm:

Delta Table Lamp from Y Lighting:

$-In my dreams

Cleo table lamp from Crate and Barrel:

Tortoise Bottle Neck lamp from Clayton Gray Home:

Boom arm lamp from Ralph Lauren Home:

Did you notice there’s very little out their in the under $30 price point?  Which is most of the reason I bought the lamps I did.  Do you have a favorite from the list?  Something to add?

This giveaway has ended.  See who won here.

I’m kind of a sucker for pretty fabrics, especially when they’re screen printed.  This week, we’ve partnered with an awesome Sydney based Etsy shop, Moochie Lou.

The shop is stocked with pretty fabric items, like this table runner:

This duvet and pillow case set looks darn cozy.

Travel with kiddos often?  This sleep set is a perfect to take on vacation, a sleep over, or for an afternoon nap at home.

Who doesn’t love pillow covers?  With so many options, these are sure to please.

Ya know what makes me happy?  Our awesome sponsors.  This month, we’ve got five fantastic shops supporting us.  First up, Scissors, Paper, Mouse.  This little Australian based shop is filled with cute and colorful prints like The Man in Charge:

And Strength of My Love for You:

Of course, there are plenty more designs to choose from, so stop by the shop and show Yasmin some love.

Joseph Thompson Woodworks is another Etsy shop with cool kitchen gear.  I seriously love the natural edge cutting boards:

Of course we love the striped cutting boards, too:

And this big kahuna Katie made for my sister is nothing short of awesome.

Last weeks giveaway partner, E-Meals, is also sponsor.

E-Meals offers a variety of meal plan options to save you time and money.

S and S Babee is continuing to support us, too.

S and S Babee is a small shop with hand sewn baby goodies.  Jenna takes custom orders, so if you’re looking for something, give her a holler.

Last but not least, my blog bud Jen at IHeart Organizing is showing us some love.

Jen has re-released her all-inclusive Household Binder Kit, complete with three cover sheets and customized pages.

Don’t need a whole kit?  Jen offers single pages, too, so stop in the shop and browse through the options.

Interested in advertising with Our Humble A{Bowe}d?  Here’s some info to get you started.

Here’s another round of favorite things.  Last month we shared organizational favs, now we’ve got hearts and all things love.  First, let me tell you the winner of one print from Block Party Prints.   A fellow Montanan, number 11,  Brittany!  Oh, because I asked you to share your most memorable Valentine’s day, I’ll share mine.

Six years ago, Ben proposed (on February 4th!).  For V-day, he sent me a beautiful bouquet of tulips (my favorite flowers) along with a card saying he couldn’t wait to spend the rest of his life with me.  Cue the “Awww.”

Now, here are a few ways to get more love in your life.

Make heart paper clips from How About Orange.  As simple as bending a plain paper clip!

Art is a quickie, and I’m loving this All You Need print from Rafa Jenn.  Sadly, the limited edition prints are sold out.  Perhaps something similar can be made using tissue paper?

We’re back to paper clips.  This time tons arranged in the shape of a heart from A Creative Mint.

Carry groceries or books in style with this Painted heart bag tutorial by V and Co.

Looking for a simple wreath to make?  Try this Paper heart wreath from The Hybrid Chick.  Cute, huh?

Twig and Thistle has adorable Naturally sweet Valentines stickers.

And, here are a few ways we share the love in our home:

His and hers State heart art by Poppy and Pinecone.

I Carry Your Heart cut out from Made By Julene reminds me of our anniversary every time I look at it.

Simple carved initials; the old school version of updating your Facebook relationship status.

And our most recent craft, a wax paper and crayon banner.

What have you been making for Valentine’s day?  Ready to tackle one or two of these ideas?  Which is your favorite?