Thank you so much to my wonderful friends who linked up and who have also spread the word about this weekly blog party dedicated to anything and everything! Please come back on Saturday to link up your recipes, craft ideas, tutorials, DIY tips, Pinterest round up posts, instagram pictures...anything that you would like to share with bloggy friends from all around the world!
I just realised this week that it seems like forever since I have done a 5 Minutes With... post so, since I am busy visiting my sweet bloggy friends, I think now is the perfect time for another one!
Please meet guest poster, Anna from Ethos Design, an amazing designer from Down Under!!

Take it away Anna!
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Hello everyone! I guess I should introduce myself...I’m Anna, an interior decorator in North Queensland and the lovely Natasha is letting me steal her 5 minutes for today!
What I love about Natasha’s blog is that it is a simple (and pretty!) reminder to slow down and take a little time to yourself in today’s busy world. I know that personally, nothing gives me greater satisfaction than finishing a project for my home, or curling up on my favourite armchair to read a book (or another design blog – I think I could qualify for the longest blog list on earth). I’ve always felt that a beautiful bedroom or just a pretty little nook is the perfect place to relax and unwind.
My true appreciation for all things interiors probably began living in the beautiful old Queenslanders my mother renovated as I grew up. And ever since I’ve left home, I’ve lived in one myself (a shout out to all of you who are dealing with painting tongue and groove walls, funny shaped rooms and sticky casement windows!).
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Moodboard Found Here |
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Moodboard Found Here |
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Moodboard Found Here |
You can choose from:
1. ‘Re-Arrange’ – Works with everything you already have and gives you suggestions for the best layout and arrangement (or perhaps you’ve already bought some things and it just isn’t quite working).
2. ‘Refresh’ – You’ve probably already bought your furniture but why not update it with some pretty accessories and a new layout?
2. ‘Start from Scratch’ – Sick of your old furniture? Want to start fresh? This kit will give you ideas for everything from the perfect sofa to accessories and window treatments.
Once a winner is announced I will draw up a design kit based on the winner's chosen room and budget and Natasha and I will post the before photos, the finished design kit (and if the reader finishes it off, the
after pictures as well) on our blogs.
I hope you will come and visit me at my new blog, My Design Ethos soon and good luck to you all!
2. ‘Refresh’ – You’ve probably already bought your furniture but why not update it with some pretty accessories and a new layout?
2. ‘Start from Scratch’ – Sick of your old furniture? Want to start fresh? This kit will give you ideas for everything from the perfect sofa to accessories and window treatments.
Once a winner is announced I will draw up a design kit based on the winner's chosen room and budget and Natasha and I will post the before photos, the finished design kit (and if the reader finishes it off, the
after pictures as well) on our blogs.
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Moodboard found here |
I hope you will come and visit me at my new blog, My Design Ethos soon and good luck to you all!
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Thank you so much Anna for this amazing give away!
Thank you so much Anna for this amazing give away!
How exciting is this?
Here's what you need to do to enter:
1. Be a visible follower of my blog and tell me which kit you would like to win in a comment on this post.
2. For a second chance to win follow Anna's blog, tell her you are visiting from Natasha in Oz and then leave a comment on this post.
3. For a third chance to win link this giveaway to Facebook then leave a comment on this post.
4. For a fourth chance to win tweet about this give away then leave a comment on this post.
5. For a fifth chance to win, "Like" Anna on Facebook and then leave another comment to let me know.
6. For a sixth chance to win, blog about this give away and then leave another comment to let me know.
Other important information:
Open to Australian Residents Only
Make sure you leave an email address for me to contact you if you win.
Giveaway ends on Friday, August 19 at Midnight.
Winner will be chosen at random and will be notified via email.
Thanks so much Anna for kindly sponsoring this amazing give away. Best of luck to everyone who enters!
Thanks also to the following lovely ladies who have hosted these linky parties:
5. For a fifth chance to win, "Like" Anna on Facebook and then leave another comment to let me know.
6. For a sixth chance to win, blog about this give away and then leave another comment to let me know.
Other important information:
Open to Australian Residents Only
Make sure you leave an email address for me to contact you if you win.
Giveaway ends on Friday, August 19 at Midnight.
Winner will be chosen at random and will be notified via email.
Thanks so much Anna for kindly sponsoring this amazing give away. Best of luck to everyone who enters!
Thanks also to the following lovely ladies who have hosted these linky parties:
Kim @ Savvy Southern for Wow us Wednesday
Good Life Wednesday at the Beach Cottage
Cindy at My Romantic Home for Show and Tell Friday
Good Life Wednesday at the Beach Cottage
Cindy at My Romantic Home for Show and Tell Friday
Sheri at The Charm of Home for Home Sweet Home
Courtney of French Country Cottage for Feather Your Nest Friday
Carrie @ Dittle Dattle for Amaze Me Monday
Enjoy the rest of the week and don't forget to find time in your day to do something just for YOU!
Best wishes,
Natasha In Oz
Take care of the minutes and the hours will take care of themselves. Lord Chesterfield
Hi Natasha
ReplyDeleteI found this talented lady from your blog and magically Anna is now following me too.
thank you for the introduction - I will be sure to enter her competition.
Not many competitions get me excited but this one has
fingers crossed
thank you and wishing you a lovely day
x
Loulou
I love Anna's energy & style, It was wonderful getting to know her better.
ReplyDeleteCate
Look at that !! wonderful...i will visit her blog now...enjoy your day....love from me....xxx...
ReplyDeleteHi Natasha,
ReplyDeleteThis so cool! What wonderful work that Anna does and what a great idea. I'm new to all of this.
Thanks so much for stopping by to say hi, it is great to touch base again.
You are right, I have taken tons of pictures this summer.
See you soon,
Kathy M.
Loved what you shared.. So much fun to look at the story boards. xo marlis
ReplyDeleteLoved seeing the designs. Great post. Blessings**
ReplyDeleteHI , NATASHA ! I LIKE HOME DECORATION AND YOUR PICTURES ARE BEAUTIFUL ! KISSES FROM GREECE !
ReplyDeleteHi Natasha
ReplyDeleteThanks for the opportunity to win this prize I have just popped over to anna's blog and left a comment and am now a follower on hers and your blog and will go now and spread the love over on my blog. Thanks again x
great pins! you should check out my Bobbie Brown make up compact I'm giving away on my blog :) xo
ReplyDeleteThanks Natasha, what a wonderful give away, I think I need a bit of a combination of those on offer but I will go with the start from scratch. I love the idea of getting a shopping list of actual items you can afford in Australia. Fingers crossed. ;-)
ReplyDeleteHello everyone - thanks for all your lovely feedback so far! I just thought I'd let you know that if you want to know exactly what is in each of the kits above it is all listed on my website here (http://ethosdesign.biz/for-decorating.html). Can't wait to see the winner announced! :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a cool giveaway, Natasha and Anna! Count me in - I have a bathroom that needs some zhushing! xx
ReplyDeleteHi Natasha,
ReplyDeleteThanks for visiting my blog and leaving a comment so I can visit you, too. What a fun blog you have. I won't enter the giveaway (since I live in Canada), but what a great idea.
Looking forward to exploring more of your blog.
Lovely giveaway Natasha and Anna. A new follower to both blogs and most happy to be part of this. I have a sweet little girl who could do with a bedroom design!!
ReplyDeleteLovely giveaway, how nice to have all the thinking taken over xx
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely blog, I need all the help I can get when it comes to design, but probably refresh would be the one!
ReplyDeleteI tweeted!
ReplyDeleteand I facebooked! ;)
ReplyDeleteI am now following Anna's blog, some lovely ideas there!
ReplyDeleteAnd now I follow Anna on FB too! Phew
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful giveaway..thanks for stopping by..I am a follower and would love to enter..I think I need to start from scatch in a particular room of my home..fingers crossed X
ReplyDeleteNot fair, she is not only talented but very pretty too.
ReplyDeleteYou have a wonderful blog. Good luck to all who enter your giveaway.
ReplyDeleteOh I would adore the refresh, pretty much my whole house! :)
ReplyDeleteFollower of this blog
ReplyDeleteFollower of Anna's blog
ReplyDeleteLiker of Anna's Facebook page :)
ReplyDeleteWish I could win. Maybe should think of moving.
ReplyDeleteHi Natasha!
ReplyDeleteThis is a great idea for a giveaway! Thanks for linking it to Home Sweet Home!
Sherry