I am just a couple posts away from my 900th post. That's a lot of paint, a lot of old furniture, and a lot of projects around this house of ours. And a lot of projects that are still waiting to be conquered too! I am so thankful that you have all joined me in my adventures. That you have given your feedback and support. And most importantly, that you continue to come back again and again. Reminding me that this blogging world is so much more than the latest trends and hottest designers. It's about friends and chasing your dreams.
Speaking of chasing dreams, two lovely ladies I have had the privilege of discovering recently are doing just that. Lara and Sara are two super creative, beautiful ladies following theirs hearts and dreams together in Paris. Their passion and creativity came together to create ara.02, a line of french linen scarves with whimsical patterns.
{ aren't these girls lovely? }
I think I fell in love with each and every scarf, as well as every image from their site. Just lovely.
I felt extremely worldly and sophisticated as I opened my parcel from Paris. It's not every day I have something other than bills in the mail!
I am a scarf lover, but I will admit that I kind of suck at getting that perfect, haphazard look. But this scarf is so soft lightweight and airy that it was a cinch. And it has stayed that way the days and evenings I have worn it out. In short, I'm in love with this scarf!
Lara and Sara are excited to share a scarf with one lucky reader as well!
{ To Win }
all you have to do is head over to Ara.02 and pick a scarf that has your name written all over it, then leave a comment on this post before Monday, November 26 at 8pm Pacific time! I will announce the winner (to be chosen by random.org) later that week.
THANK you Lara and Sara (and Ara.02) and thank you thank you thank you for reading and following my journey.
Now get off your computer and go have a fun weekend!!




I love the Elia scarf! Such a pretty pattern. Congrats on 900 posts, I have loved reading them!
ReplyDeletelove, love, love these!!! I love the Nora scarf. Thanks for the opportunity!!!!
ReplyDeleteI like the Ava scarf, but they are all so pretty!
ReplyDeleteI am loving the Nora scarf!!!!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your 900th post!! I have been following you since the beginning :)
You rocked the Thelma scarf, Holly! I think I would have to go with the same one! Congrats on your 900th post! Your blog was one of the first I ever started following and its still one of my favs!
ReplyDeleteWe're supposed to pick our ONE favorite? That's tough, but I'll say the Ava.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on 900 posts!
These are lovely! Congrats on your 900th post! I'm all over the Nora scarf, it's perfect! Thanks for the fab giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI love Ava and Thelma. It's too hard to choose!
ReplyDeleteAnother vote for the Elia, though it was a tough call because my grandmother's name was Thelma and I love that print as well.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the opportunity.
I ABSOULELY LOVE YOUR ENTHUSIASM, AND I LOVE THE THELMA SCARF. ABSOOULTELY GORGEOUS.
ReplyDeletei love the thelma scarf! and i love you posts!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on 900 posts!! Gorgeous scarves, all of them. I think I'd pick the Thelma.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE the Nora. Congrats on all those posts--you inspire me over and over.
ReplyDeleteThe Nora scarf is my favorite colors so that's my pick. Congratulations on 900!
ReplyDeleteI really like the Elia scarf. I have really enjoyed following your blog. I always look forward to seeing a new post in my reader from you.
ReplyDeleteI love the Thelma scarf -- I have a scarf addiction too and this one is quite different from the usual styles I pick. Love it! And congrats on 900 posts (that's a lot of reading I've done as I've read every single one and enjoyed them all).
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your 900th post! I've really enjoyed all your blogging :)
ReplyDeleteI love the Ava scarf, but they're really all so incredibly beautiful it's hard to choose just one.
Congratulations on the 900th post! I've been following since nearly the beginning, and it's been fun to see how much this blog and your talents have grown.
ReplyDeleteAll beautiful, but the Thelma is my favorite!
The Nora scarf is beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteway to go! that is a lot of projects and i have loved them all! and i am liking the ava scarf!
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I like the Ava. Beautiful scarves! Yours is fabulous too. Congrats on the 900th post!
ReplyDeleteLong time follower of your blog but first time commenter from Wales,UK. What lovely style you have. These scarves are very 'you' and I would vet much like the Thelma scarf to be mine. Thanks. Looking forward to post 1000!
ReplyDeleteI am in love with the Nora scarf, the colors are so pretty! Congrats on 900!!
ReplyDeleteIf a penguin looks that good in the Thelma, then I would certainly rock it.
ReplyDeleteI'm going to have to go with the Thelma scarf as well! Absolutely love it! I would be ecstatic to win one of these! Congrats on 900 posts!!!
ReplyDeleteELIA ELIA ELIA ELIA!!! OMG it would go perfectly with my wardrobe - **SWOON** I adore it!! Kudos on 900 - I am a slacker and can't keep up on mine!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! So much fun :) They are all stunning! I think I would have to choose Nora. ...I think ;)
ReplyDeleteI love the Elia Scarf! Thanks for the wonderful giveaway!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your upcoming milestone!:) And Thelma all the way, though they are all super cute!
ReplyDeleteI like the Ava! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteDefinitely Thelma!!!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your 900th post. All of the scarves are beautiful but I love the whimsy of the Thelma scarf!
ReplyDeleteI love the Nora! And congrats on the blog!
ReplyDeleteLove the Nora!!
ReplyDeleteElia is my favorite! They are all so pretty though! Have a wonderful weekend!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your 900th! I loooove the Nora!
ReplyDeleteThese are beautiful! Early congrats on you 900th post...my pic is the Nora scarf - such a beautiful soft coral!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on 900 posts! I am torn betweent the Ava and the Elia. So pretty!
ReplyDeleteLove the colours in the Nora. But the Elia is screaming my name!! Thanks Holly for the giveaway!!
ReplyDeleteI'm diggin the Nora scarf!
ReplyDeleteElia scarf is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI'm in love with the birds on the Thelma, but I love the Elia, too!
ReplyDeleteHi! I've been a quiet reader but I love the work that you do, its always beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI love the Nora scarf, thanks!
I love the Thelma! Congrats on the blog..looking forward to more house Reno pictures soon :)
ReplyDeleteAll the scarves are beautiful, but I would have to choose the Elia scarf. My husbands cousin, Elia P. Fonteccio was a gunnery sargent that was killed in Iraq in 2004. I would love to win this scarf and pass it along to his twin sister!
ReplyDeleteI love reading your posts! Thanks for the fun!
I am going to go with the Ava. After my sweet 3 year old baby. Love your style and decor. Also a go to for me to get new ideas for my home.
ReplyDeleteI love them all; I think Ava is my favorite! What a great giveaway.
ReplyDeleteThe love the Nora scarf! Such beautiful colors.
ReplyDeleteCongratulation on meeting 900 posts!
Nora, definitely. And...Life in the Fun Lane, definitely:)
ReplyDeleteYou have a great blog and I always love seeing what your makin perdy!
ReplyDeleteCongrats!
I LOVE the Thelma! Congrats on your 900th post!
ReplyDeleteElia scarf is really gorgeous! The best luck for the next 900 posts.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous stuff! Hard to choose but probably the Nora for the great colors.
ReplyDeleteOh wow, these are gorgeous! I love them all but fancy the Nora scarf in particular. Great giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI love them all, but I am a Nora girl!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!! I am torn between the Thelma or the the Nora. If I win, that'll help me decide. :)
ReplyDeleteLove your blog!!
They're all so beautiful! I'd have to go with the Ava as my fave.
ReplyDeleteI need the Thelma!!!
ReplyDeleteThelma!! I am totally in love :) Congratulations Holly!
ReplyDeleteI love these scarfs! So pretty! I really love the Nora1 What a great give away! Congrats on the 900th post!
ReplyDeleteDear Holly~
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for the opportunity to receive a scarf. The Elia scarf is my favorite and so beautiful. Congratulations too on your 900th post. I enjoy following you and reading your posts every time.
Thanks again,
Michele
Pearl 13.1
I love the Thelma! So cute!
ReplyDeleteJ'adore scarves! If I were a scarf... And only one... It'd be Elia! Congrats on the big 9 double 0! A scarf in a scarf piece would have made this an even more epic post.. Haha
ReplyDeleteI would choose the thelma!
ReplyDeleteI love the Elia!! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteELIA! It is so subtle and sophisticated! love it
ReplyDeleteThey are all so pretty. I'll vote for Nora!
ReplyDeleteI'm with you. Love the Thelma! The scarves look so easy to wear - a great weight. Love following your blog - the makeovers big and small are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThe Elia scarf has my name all over it!
ReplyDeleteCongrats! Here's to 900 more posts after this!
The Nora is so beautiful, love the colors!
ReplyDeleteIn ♥ with Ava - it is so whimsical and fun.
ReplyDeleteHappy 900th post!!!
I love Ava the dragonfly...oh how I want this...please Mr random machine pick me....
ReplyDeletep.s your scarf is beautiful!
Bec x
Happy 900th Post! I love the Thelma scarf, and would love a parcel from Paris too!
ReplyDeleteMy obsession with scarves is only equaled by my obsession with bird prints so it's the Thelma for me! Gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThe Elia is my favourite though they are all lovely.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on sustaining such a lovely blog!
I love Elia AND Nora! Very cute! Congrats on 900!!
ReplyDeleteLove the Nora!
ReplyDeleteOh wow, the scarfs are gorgeous! I would definitely pick the Thelma as penguins are my favorite animal. Well, at least I *think* that's a penguin on the Thelma! ;)
ReplyDeleteCongrats on 900 posts!!
I love the Nora! What beautiful work! Congratulations on 900 posts. Your blog helped me *finally* find my style. In all my years of searching for my favorite color, who knew I was actually in love with white!
ReplyDeleteI love the Ava scarf!
ReplyDeleteThe Thelma- too cute!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on 900 posts! I love the Thelma scarf.
ReplyDeleteI love all four but Elia is it for me :)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on 900 posts :)
I love all of them but the one that caught my eye first was the Elia scarf. Congrats on the big 900!
ReplyDeleteMadly in love with Elia, but they are all so very wonderful!
ReplyDeleteI'm a HUGE scarf fan and these are just lovely. The 'Nora' has my name written all over it!
ReplyDeleteThelma is so much fun! 900 posts - whew!
ReplyDeleteI love Elia! They are all so pretty. 900... wow. I am pretty sure I have read them all. :) Congrats!
ReplyDeleteI love the Ava scarf
ReplyDeleteThey are all so, so pretty! I would love any one of them but if I had to choose....Nora!
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome giveaway! I love, love, LOVE the AVA scarf!! Congratulations on 900 posts!
ReplyDeleteI love Elia! So gorgeous!!
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I love Elia! So gorgeous!!
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I really like the Nora! They're all beautiful, though. Congrats on so many posts! I've thoroughly enjoyed every one of them.
ReplyDeleteThe Nora scarf is lovely!
ReplyDeleteI loooove the Nora scarf! The colors and the design! <3
ReplyDeleteI LOVE the Ava scarf - all gorgeous but thats my favorite. Fingers crossed big time!!
ReplyDeletecongrats on your 900th post too x
That's a lot of posts! I can't even imagine. I think I'm at 50. LOL!
ReplyDeleteGreat Job! And I'm all about the "Thelma"! Thank you!
So hard to choose! I love the Nora!
ReplyDeleteThe Thelma scarf. So adorable!
ReplyDeleteI'd have to go with the Elia although they are all so beautiful. Congrats on your 900th post and thanks for sharing each and every one with us!
ReplyDeleteLove the Elia!
ReplyDeleteI like the Ava! But they're all beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI like the Ava scarf! Congrats I love your blog!
ReplyDeleteHard to make a decision, but I'd go with Ava!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE the Nora scarf!
ReplyDeleteThelma is my favourite. Looking forward to reading the next 900 posts. :)
ReplyDeleteAlthough all the prints are fabulous, my favorite would be Thelma. Always look forward to receiving your blog posts in my email, congratulations on 900 posts.
ReplyDeleteThanks I know you put a lot of thought and time into your posts.
cheers margo
Nora scarf makes me melt! Thanks for sharing this artsy resource!
ReplyDeleteWhat fun fun scarves. I love wearing scarves. I love the Ava. Thanks for the chance.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on 900 posts!
ReplyDeleteI would pick the Ava scarf.
These are awesome! If I won I would pick the Thelma.
ReplyDeleteAngela
I love the Nora scarf!
ReplyDeleteLove them all, but Elia speaks to me!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the wonderfully inspiring blog! I hope you continue for many years!! I love the ELIA scarf. Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteJennyP
I do love the thelma but I would have to say the Elia is my fave. They all look quite beautiful.
ReplyDeletecongrats on 900! your adventure is fun to follow. Here's to 900 more.
These scarves are adorable! I love the Elia scarf!!
ReplyDeletexoxo
Stacey
Five Minute Style
I love the Nora!!! So beautiful with a touch of whimsy. Love it.
ReplyDeleteIt's the Thelma! Great contrast for the season with little colour, and makes for great conversation!
ReplyDeleteI love them all but I really love the THELMA scarf. I love the bold colors and it looks awesome on you! Thanks a million and I love your blog!
ReplyDeleteI love the nora scarf, it's beautiful!!!
ReplyDeleteLove all scarves but Elia is my favorite.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your 900th post and I look forward to 900 more! Fun photos of you in your new scarf! I would love the Thelma. A great way to add a touch of whimsy to any outfit.
ReplyDeleteWow!It is hard to choose since they are all so beautiful. I will pick Ava... thanks for the chance to win and congrats on 900 posts :)
ReplyDeleteWell done on 900! What a lot of time, love and effort. I love the Elia scarf.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!!!
ReplyDeleteI Love the Ava Scarf. So Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI am with you - I love them all - but Thelma is my fav. Love your blog too - always entertaining
ReplyDeleteLoving the Ava! Although the Thelma is a close second. Beautiful looking texture too!
ReplyDeleteI am love with 2...so one I am going to purchase because I simply can't stand it!!!!!
ReplyDeleteSo my vote is for the Thelma. Scarves are HUGE in France....like an extra appendage.....and this one just screams future love to me.
I am new to your blog but have you on a feed reader to keep from missing a single post now.
Best,
Simone
I love Nora! Those colors are adorable! Can't wait to hear the winner announcement, and thank you for the opportunity!
ReplyDeleteOh...so hard to decide. They are all gorg!
ReplyDeleteI think Nora is my must-have! :-)
Congrats Holly. Great Blog!
I love the Elia scarf--neutral but interesting.
ReplyDeleteI love the Nora scarf. So beautiful! Congrats on the 900 posts, I love reading them!
ReplyDeleteWow, so many posts, and I've enjoyed them all, thanks for sharing and posting, it is a gift! Thanks also to the ladies of ara.02 for their generosity. All the scarves are beautiful, and the Elia is calling my name!
ReplyDeleteThey are all lovely. However, Nora is my favorite.
ReplyDeletecongratulations on your 900 posts. I only discovered your blog a year ago. Thank you!
I like the Ava. Congrats on 900 posts!
ReplyDeleteThe Ava, for sure! Thanks for alomost 900 hundred posts and congrats too. We should give you the party!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your 900th post!!!' I love all the scarves! Soo pretty and romantical! I love the Nora scarf the best!! Thanks for the giveaway! :)
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your 900th post!!! I love all the scarves especially the Nora!! Soo pretty and romantical! Thanks for the giveaway! :)
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your 900th post!!!' I love all the scarves! Soo pretty and romantical! I love the Nora scarf the best!! Thanks for the giveaway! :)
ReplyDeleteThose really are super cute. It was hard to decide between the Nora and Thelma, but I think I'd take the Thelma too! How nice of Lara & Sara to offer such a sweet giveaway :)
ReplyDeleteAlso, congratulations on all these fun posts and the success you've had along the way!
PS- Can I jut say, I really appreciate that your giveaways are so nice & pleasant and don't make you do a million things or get too in depth with joining stuff & whatnot. Well, it's very cool. Thanks!
I love the Ava scarf. Congratulations on your 900th post. Lovely giveaway.
ReplyDeleteNora!
ReplyDeleteLove the Nora scarf!
ReplyDeleteThemla!
ReplyDeleteGlad to see you still going strong after nearly 900 posts!
ReplyDeleteI am loving the Thelma scarf.
Thanks for the giveaway :)
They are all so beautiful, but my favorite is Ava because it's my daughter's name.
ReplyDeleteOkay, I think I love the Elia scarf best, but the Nora and Ava are also very attractive.
ReplyDeleteNora is lovely
ReplyDeleteNOra is lovely
ReplyDeleteLove them all but would go with the Thelma too! Congrats on your 900th post!
ReplyDeleteNora is my fav. I have also loved reading all your posts, congrats Holly.
ReplyDeleteOk it was actually REALLY difficult to narrow it down to just one! But in the end, the ELIA scarf is just too gorgeous to pass up - it's like it was made just for me. :)
ReplyDeleteHolly, Congrats on your 900th post! Thank you for the hours of work that has gone into your beautiful blog - reading it has become treasured "me time", and I always leave so inspired!!
Hi, I love the Ava scarf, and I adore linen. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteI love the Nora scarf, it's beautiful! The colors are amazing!
ReplyDeleteI would have to say that the Thelma scarf that you have is my favorite. Love the pop of red on it. And wow 900th post!!
ReplyDeleteI love your style and your blog. I love the NORA scarf. Congrats on 900!
ReplyDeleteThanks!
Rita
I love them all! But I would say my favorite is the Elia scarf. Thanks!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous giveaway and congrats on 900 posts! I adore all the patterns, but I'm especially smitten with the Elia pattern. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteLove the Nora scarf! Congratulations!!
ReplyDeleteI love the Elia scarf. It was so hard to pick just one though...they're all so beautiful.
ReplyDeleteAmazing! that Elia scarf is stunning!
ReplyDeleteSo hard to pick a favorite.....
ReplyDeleteI love the AVA scarf. Just getting into the scarf world....LOVE the pattern and colors.
900--great number! :) Congrats, and here's to hoping for 900+ more!
ReplyDeleteI love the Elia scarf. Such a cool yet neutral pattern.
The Nora scarf for me, please and thank you!
ReplyDeleteCongrats Holly! Been following for 4+ yrs. :)
ReplyDeleteMy favorite scarf is the Nora, gorgeous.
The Nora scarf is totally me! Thanks for a great giveaway and 900 awesome blog posts!
ReplyDeletejust like you I LOVE the Thelma!!
ReplyDeleteI love the Thelma!!
ReplyDeleteI like the Nora scarf. 900 posts...that's impressive.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful scarves. I love the Ava scarf the very best...but I love them all. I also love your blog!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your 900th post! I'm in love with the Elia scarf! Thanks for such an amazing giveaway!
ReplyDeleteloveing the thelma!
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They're all lovely, but dragonflies are definitely my jam so I'd have to pick Ava. ;)
ReplyDeleteCongrats on reaching 900!!
They are all so beautiful, but I really love the Elia scarf!!
ReplyDeleteDifficult choice - and really, still can't decide between Ava and Nora. Beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteI love the Nora scarf. I cannot get enough coral these days!
ReplyDeleteLoving the elia, but they're all beautiful.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous scarves! I am loving the Nora scarf!!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on reaching 900 posts, an accomplishment for sure!!
Pick me! pick me! I love these scarfs just about as much as I love your blog! Actually I'm obsessed! I pick Thelma!
ReplyDeleteI like the Nora scarf, what a beautiful giveaway! Your blog is so refreshing. : ))
ReplyDeleteThese scarves are beautiful-I want them all! But if I have to choose one it would be the Nora scarf. Thanks for the awesome giveaway, and congrats!
ReplyDeletelove the thelma! beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI would love to win the Ava scarf. They are all so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThelma is for me. Neutrals with a pop of color! Thank you, Holly, for a great giveaway, and an awesome blog.
ReplyDeleteWould love the Avia Scarf :)
ReplyDeleteI love the Elia scarf!!
ReplyDeleteI love them all but if I have to pick one then the AVA is for me!
ReplyDeleteHands down, the Thelma! I love that penguin!
ReplyDeleteHard to choose, but the Elia scarf makes me swoon the most.
ReplyDeletethe Elia for sure!
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I love the Thelma scarf. So cute!
ReplyDeletei love the Nora. Beautiful colors!
ReplyDeleteNora its beautiful! Thank you introducing us to these scarfs, just in time for Christmas shopping! X
ReplyDeleteThe Elia is so me... I love that it's so organic feeling.. intriguing and I find it even a bit mysterious!
ReplyDeleteI love the NORA scarf. Lovely. Thanks for the chance and congrats!
ReplyDeleteI love Elia, thanks!
ReplyDeleteOh wow, these are so beautiful! I love the Elia
ReplyDeleteCongrats on reaching such a stunning milestone!
ReplyDeleteLoving Thelma...