10.19.2011

Book Giveaway: Southern Living Style

Gracious hospitality, monograms and effortless elegance are what come to mind when I think of Southern style. Southern Living magazine has long been an inspiration of approachable interiors with Southern sensibility. Last month, the magazine released Southern Living Style, a new home décor book. Not only does it offer inspirational photographs of gorgeous interiors, it provides room-by-room decorating solutions and advice that can easily be adapted to your own personal style and budget. I especially love the before and afters – it’s always amazing how a fresh coat of paint or graphic upholstery can transform a dated piece of furniture.

Here’s a sneak peek of this great book:

white kitchen with farm table designermonogrammed dining chair back upholsteredlong sawhorse desk with nailheadfabric pull for dresser diybathroom art wall display whitechalkboard painted laundry door framefamily room work stations built-in officeposter bed makeover designerred white blue kids bunkbed bedroom

The folks at Southern Living generously gave me a copy of the book to giveaway to a lucky Simplified Bee reader.

Entering is simple. Here’s how:
• Leave a comment. {provide your email if I don't have a way to contact you}.
• Extra Entry - become a new follower of Simplified Bee's Blog, Twitter or Facebook Page.
• Extra Entry - mention this giveaway in a blog post, FB link or tweet, then leave a comment letting me know.
• Please post a separate comment for each extra entry.
• Entry period closes at midnight PST on Wednesday, October 26, 2011. The winner will be chosen by Random.org and will be announced on the Simplified Bee Facebook page on Thursday, October 27, 2011.

Thank you so much for reading Simplified Bee & good luck!
*All photographs used with permission from Southern Living

98 comments:

  1. Lauren10/19/2011 12:22 PM

    What a great giveaway! Thank you so much for the opportunity!
    lala8491@gmail.com

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  2. Leslie10/19/2011 12:31 PM

    I'm a follower and I would love to own the book! What beautiful pictures. :) Thank you for sponsoring the giveaway!

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  3. Meg10/19/2011 12:41 PM

    What gorgeous pictures! I'm really loving that chalkboard painted door - I have a plain white garage door in my kitchen that would look great with that treatment!

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  4. beth10/19/2011 12:56 PM

    I am a follower and looooove Southern Living in ALL forms. Thanks for the chance to win that fabulous book!

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  5. StephM10/19/2011 1:01 PM

    This book looks awesome. [miles.einstein[at]gmail.com]

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  6. Anonymous10/19/2011 1:07 PM

    Oooo what a great book! Great giveaway! Already a follower! :)

    Jennifer

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  7. Kerri @ Holly Muffin10/19/2011 1:23 PM

    Great giveaway!
    xoxo
    Kerri at HollyMuffin

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  8. Kerri @ Holly Muffin10/19/2011 1:23 PM

    I am a follower of simplified bee :)
    xoxo
    Kerri at HollyMuffin

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  9. henning love10/19/2011 1:29 PM

    what a terrific giveaway!!

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  10. Pat10/19/2011 1:29 PM

    Your book giveaway is such a nice thing to do! Thank you!

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  11. designgirl10/19/2011 1:29 PM

    book looks awesome - what a great giveaway

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  12. henning love10/19/2011 1:30 PM

    i liked the simplified bee on facebook!

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  13. A Design Story10/19/2011 1:54 PM

    I hope I win!!! What a great giveaway!! Thanks so much!!

    P.S. I tweeted about your giveaway!

    I hope you'll stop by and sign up for my giveaway this week!!

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  14. Suburban prep10/19/2011 1:54 PM

    This would be a great book for me.
    Thank you

    msgb245 at gmail dot com

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  15. flip flop and fancy free10/19/2011 2:01 PM

    This looks like a must for a Georgia girl's design library! Some on those images I actually have in my huge tear file! I love Southern Living!

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  16. flip flop and fancy free10/19/2011 2:02 PM

    and follow you on Facebook! going to repost right now!

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  17. Susie10/19/2011 2:24 PM

    What a beautiful looking book. Crossing my fingers!

    susiecontreras@gmail.com

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  18. pve design10/19/2011 2:48 PM

    You can take a gal out of the South but you can't take the South out of me.....I would love to win this.
    pve

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  19. Castleton Family10/19/2011 3:06 PM

    This book looks great! I love the pictures!

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  20. Steph @ Birdhouse10/19/2011 3:50 PM

    Gorgeous images! Would love a copy!

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  21. Kristin10/19/2011 3:54 PM

    Looks like a great book!

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  22. *amber*10/19/2011 4:00 PM

    It looks lovely! I love the simplicity. I need to learn how to epitomize that in my own home.

    http://thebutterflypapers.blogspot.com/

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  23. *amber*10/19/2011 4:00 PM

    I'm a follower!!!

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  24. Unknown10/19/2011 4:01 PM

    Beautiful images! I've always liked Southern style :)

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  25. Erin C. Young10/19/2011 4:15 PM

    would LOVE this book - the pictures you have posted are amazing! :)

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  26. Erin C. Young10/19/2011 4:16 PM

    i am a twitter follower. :)

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  27. Erin C. Young10/19/2011 4:18 PM

    i tweeted about this giveaway. :)

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  28. Unknown10/19/2011 4:18 PM

    Beautiful pictures. I would love to win this book. Please enter me for your giveaway.

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  29. Unknown10/19/2011 4:20 PM

    I'm a new twitter follower.

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  30. Pat10/19/2011 4:40 PM

    Great giveaway - how I love Southern Living! Just started following your Twitter :)

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  31. Pat10/19/2011 4:41 PM

    So glad I found your blog! Always looking for inspiration.

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  32. sue10/19/2011 4:43 PM

    Great give away, GREAT Blog!!!

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  33. Pat10/19/2011 4:46 PM

    I just tweeted about your blog and giveaway - hope everyone comes over and checks out your great blog!

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  34. EAE10/19/2011 4:58 PM

    love Southern Living. This book looks like a gem!

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  35. EAE10/19/2011 4:58 PM

    I follow your blog on Google Friend Connect.

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  36. rubynreba10/19/2011 7:06 PM

    Please enter me. Thanks!
    pbclark(at)netins(dot)net

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  37. Lindsay10/19/2011 7:33 PM

    I love Southern Living and would love to be the prouf owner of this book! Pick me (fingers crossed)!

    Lindsay

    hautewivesclub.blogspot.com
    hautewivesclub (at) yahoo (dot) com

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  38. La Petite Maison10/20/2011 2:52 AM

    This West Coast gal experienced Southern style during her brief time in Nashville. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  39. Jennie10/20/2011 4:02 AM

    Looks like a great book!

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  40. Anonymous10/20/2011 4:39 AM

    I would happily live in any Southern Living home!

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  41. KM10/20/2011 4:53 AM

    I'm a Southerner living in NYC. We need more "Southern Living Style" in our apartment here. What wonderful inspiration in this book!"

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  42. suismoi10/20/2011 5:27 AM

    Can't wait to read this! Thank you for the opportunity!

    c.noble.hartman(at)gmail(dot)com

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  43. Nicole10/20/2011 5:34 AM

    I am a Southern girl living in DC, and I would *love* this great book - a taste of home....

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  44. kim10/20/2011 5:49 AM

    I would love to win this great book!

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  45. Faji A.10/20/2011 5:57 AM

    I hope I win!thanks so much!

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  46. Jen @ Bungalov10/20/2011 7:27 AM

    Hi there. I am very excited about your book giveaway. My email is chicagobungalov@gmail.com

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  47. Jen @ Bungalov10/20/2011 7:27 AM

    I am a new follower too!

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  48. Jen @ Bungalov10/20/2011 7:28 AM

    I also shared the link on my FB page. Can you tell I want to win :)

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  49. Christy from fountains of home10/20/2011 8:02 AM

    Everything looks gorgeous!

    Love to wint!

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  50. Anna10/20/2011 8:21 AM

    how cute are those red white & blue bunk beds! someday when I'm rich, and have 8 eight kids, this is how I will decorate the boys bedroom in our summer home.

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  51. vintgal00310/20/2011 9:02 AM

    Good Morning....what a beautiful book..those 'sneek peek' photos look awesome...thanks for the contest opportunity! Cheers, Valerie

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  52. Lee10/20/2011 9:33 AM

    enticing photos promise a great book to own! thank you for sponsoring this delight!

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  53. Katherine10/20/2011 11:44 AM

    This looks beautiful! I always love the style from Southern Living.

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  54. Two Penny Chic10/20/2011 12:53 PM

    Thank you for a great post! I'd love to pore through Southern Living anytime..

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  55. CDS10/20/2011 1:39 PM

    What a great giveaway! I follow your blog and I also follow your pinterest boards ;)

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  56. David Betz10/20/2011 4:37 PM

    I love those cloth drawer handles! What a great, simple upgrade to a flea market find. I already follow you everywhere :) so I guess this is my one-shot entry. Thanks for the giveaway, always exciting.

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  57. Summers Cottage10/20/2011 5:52 PM

    Love the dining table and chairs with the leather seats. Beautiful!

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  58. Camille10/20/2011 8:56 PM

    Oh, that bathroom!!
    Camille

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  59. Angela10/21/2011 5:05 AM

    I would love this book! I am just getting into decorating and I need all the inspiration I can get.

    angnehama at hotmail dot com

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  60. KidSpace Stuff10/21/2011 5:15 AM

    Southern Living has always been a favorite of mine. Great magazine and I am sure an equally great book!

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  61. KidSpace Stuff10/21/2011 5:22 AM

    Commented on FB about the book.

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  62. KidSpace Stuff10/21/2011 5:22 AM

    Tweeted about the book. Thanks for the great giveaway!

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  63. Chic Coles10/21/2011 5:55 AM

    The book looks wonderful. Just the right amount of country with a chic edge. So many wonderful ideas to try.

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  64. jessica // union shore10/21/2011 7:50 AM

    looks like a great book! count me in!!

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  65. jessica // union shore10/21/2011 7:51 AM

    now following you on twitter!
    @creative_index

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  66. casey at loft and cottage10/21/2011 8:17 AM

    SO much beautiful inspiration here. I always look forward to reading the magazine. Would certainly love the book!

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  67. Carol Ann10/21/2011 11:54 AM

    Ohhhhh....so pretty! Thanks for the chance to win!

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  68. postcards and pretties10/21/2011 2:41 PM

    what an awesome giveaway!!

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  69. postcards and pretties10/21/2011 2:41 PM

    I'm following you on twitter @postcrdsprettie

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  70. Veronica M10/22/2011 7:27 AM

    Great book! I'd love to win it!
    vermartz@hotmail.gr

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  71. Veronica M10/22/2011 7:27 AM

    Now i'm a blog follower!
    vermartz@hotmail.gr

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  72. Veronica M10/22/2011 7:38 AM

    http://twitter.com/#!/VMdesignblogg

    vermartz@haotmail.gr

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  73. Darla10/22/2011 4:59 PM

    Just found your blog and I love it! I collect decorating books so here's hoping for the best!
    Darla
    Darlabaltzer@hotmail.com

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  74. Anonymous10/22/2011 8:22 PM

    HI there ... been a fan of your blog for awhile. I became a fan on FB / and posted a tweet about you --- happy to spread the word about your work. I would LOVE a copy of this beautiful book.
    Take Care,
    Carrie
    Lifestylefiles.Blogspot.com

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  75. Stella10/23/2011 7:28 AM

    Thanks for the opportunity to win the book. So glad I found your blog. I am now a FB follower and Twitter follower!

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  76. Julie10/23/2011 7:39 AM

    A great book with inspiring ideas. I posted on Twitter.
    julie@gosimplysavvy.com

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  77. Julie10/23/2011 8:00 AM

    I have shared this on facebook too. As an owner of an organizatin and design company I can't get enough of great inspiration and new books! Thanks.

    julie@gosimplysavvy.com

    Simply Savvy

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  78. Anna Ferguson10/23/2011 6:23 PM

    Looks like some great ideas - even for this Northern girl!

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  79. Unknown10/24/2011 11:53 AM

    Cristin,

    Perfect! I am always ready for great book giveaway.

    I am a follower of Simiplified Bee.

    Bette

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  80. Unknown10/24/2011 12:01 PM

    Cristin,

    I follow Simiplified Bee on twitter and have posted about the giveaway.

    Bette

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  81. Kshoo Design10/24/2011 3:01 PM

    Loving the photos. I'm a new follower of your blog. Nice!
    http://www.etsy.com/shop/kshoodesign?ref=si_shop

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  82. Kshoo Design10/24/2011 3:01 PM

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  83. Nikki Green Caprara10/24/2011 4:55 PM

    Thank you for sponsoring such a wonderful giveaway! I hope I win ;)

    Nikki
    www.ProjectPhxHome.com

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  84. Nikki Green Caprara10/24/2011 4:55 PM

    I liked Simplified Bee on FB.

    Nikki
    nikki@projectphxhome.com

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  85. Nikki Green Caprara10/24/2011 4:56 PM

    I am a follower of Simplified Bee!

    Nikki
    nikki@projectphxhome.com

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  86. Melissa10/25/2011 10:11 AM

    This looks like an awesome book! Thanks for the giveaway!

    melissamcnicol {AT} yahoo {DOT} com

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  87. Angela10/25/2011 12:32 PM

    LOVE Country Living! How fun to have a book too.

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  88. Unknown10/25/2011 3:10 PM

    I would LOVE a book. I also follow you. ;)

    meganedaly@yahoo.com

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  89. AmyChickChav10/25/2011 4:03 PM

    I love that SL has a new home mag!

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  90. Anonymous10/25/2011 7:43 PM

    I would LOVE this book!!

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  91. Sara Lehman10/26/2011 10:43 AM

    Than for the chance to win this book, I would love to check it out!
    sarasarasweet@aol.com

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  92. 3 Peanuts10/26/2011 5:15 PM

    Oh how I would love that book:)

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  93. 3 Peanuts10/26/2011 5:16 PM

    I am blog follower and I just liked your FB too:) Crossing my fingers:)

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  94. Laurie10/26/2011 7:38 PM

    great giveaway!
    laurie1993@verizon.net

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  95. Laurie10/26/2011 7:39 PM

    follow on GFC
    laurie1993@verizon.net

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  96. Laurie10/26/2011 7:40 PM

    follow you on twitter
    frugalwahms
    laurie1993@verizon.net

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  97. Deb's mind10/26/2011 11:07 PM

    Hi Cristin,
    I have been following you forever!! Your blog had really grown. Thanks for the opportunity to win the book.

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  98. Deb's mind10/26/2011 11:13 PM

    I just tweeted this giveaway for you. Thanks again!! dminarik@gmail.com

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