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The winner of the Graf & Lantz giveaway as picked by Random.org is Donna from My Shabby Chateau!

Congrats Donna! I'll be in touch shortly for your info!

Jeanine

**This giveaway is now closed.**

It's been a while since I've done a giveaway, and this is a super cute one!

I recently received two of these adorable key chains from Graf & Lantz. Handcrafted in Los Angeles (I love, love, love when something is made in America!), these whimsical key chains are made from Merino wool felt. Yes, felt. But you wouldn't know it. They are flexible, yet sturdy and seriously, how cute are these designs????

The designers, Holger Graf and Daniel Lantz are "influenced by the constant intersection of opposites in the world, their aesthetic is thoughtful and functional, combining the disciplines of both East and West into subtle, minimal design. They set out to sculpt the world's oldest fabric into modern and unexpected forms, crafting a definitive collection of accessories, handbags and more." Sounds good to me!

Now onto the good stuff...To enter to win either the skull or dog bone:

1. Become a follower of OkioBDesigns or let me know in a comment that you already are and which design you'd choose (skull or dog bone);

You can gain additional entries by:

1. Like Okio B Designs on Facebook and let me know in a comment you did;

2. Follow @okiobdesigns on Twitter and let me know in a comment you did;

3. Follow okiobdesigns on Instagram and let me know in a comment you did;

4. Blog/tweet/Facebook about this giveaway and let me know in a comment you did.

Open to U.S. residents only (sorry!). I'll pick a winner via Random.org on Friday, July 18, 2014 at 5 p.m. EST.

Good luck!

Jeanine

**I was provided product samples for review, however, opinions stated are my own.**

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Just tinkering with some French paper and match boxes.

It's been hot, hot, hot here and raining on and off.

Not the best weather to be painting in.

I always try to have a plan B.

And be glad it's not snowing.

Jeanine

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Sharing a few of this weekend's garage sale finds.

I usually leave out things I pick up for my boys so while it was a pretty big haul overall, there wasn't a lot for me. And that's okay. These books were 50 cents each. Looking forward to flipping through them when I have some quiet time. The little violin ornament I'm going to doll up for the Xmas tree.

I found a rooster to go with our pig cutting board. He's going to get a chalkboard paint makeover too.

These are my favorite! Vintage porcelain door knobs. And if you look closely, there are some glass ones in there too. The tray was also a find for $1.

The door knobs will be going into my vintage Etsy shop (OkioBVintage.Etsy.com) and the rest is mine, all mine!

Jeanine

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Have you seen these super cute dairy bottles at Michael's?

I picked up two of them when I was last there. I gave one a couple of coats of Annie Sloan chalk paint earlier this week.

I sanded it in random spots for an aged look and added a little lait (French for milk) tag using baker's twine.

I'm going to paint the second one white as well. And if I recall correctly, the bottles are only $1 or $1.50 at Michael's. Super cheap!

Jeanine

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After seeing and reading so much about Jeanne D'Arc Living magazine in the blogosphere, I finally bought an issue off of eBay. Boy, oh boy, am I hooked!

Yup, I've already bought three issues.

The magazine costs $13.95 a pop (I look for sellers on both eBay and Etsy offering free or cheap shipping). Ordinarily a bit pricey for me but my theory is they provide tons of inspiration and I will likely hold on to them for years to come.

My husband still doesn't get a $13.95 magazine. I told him since I don't get my hair or nails done (ever!), this is my one little splurge that's mine all mine.