And The Winner Is….

 

Thanks to all who entered my CSN Stores Giveaway!

It was so much fun reading all your summer getaway wishes and plans!!

Getaways included places such as Florida, Washington, California, Missouri, Maine and Canada!

People are going to the mountains…

while others are going to the beach!

 

Some are headed to Disney while others are going to a bed and breakfast!

Others will be traveling here and there and some will be enjoying home!

So much fun to be had!!

And whether you will be traveling or not…

I wish everyone a happy and safe summer filled with laughter and joy!! 

Now… onto the winner…

Using Random.Org…

the winner is

#11

Ashley

who also has a blog… Whatever is Lovely

Congratulations to Ashley!

Thanks to those who entered the giveaway!!

 

 

Weekend Getaway… highly recommended!

 

Occasionally, my husband and I love to take off to the Smoky Mountains (Tennessee) for a long weekend… but we usually wait for the fall or winter. 

However, this year, my brother treated my family to a weekend (Father’s Day) in Gatlinburg, Tennessee (part of the Smokies) at this awesome lodge called…

The Lodge at Buckberry Creek.

(This is a pic of the lounge/check in/ restaurant from THEIR website… all of my photos of the main lodge had family in it.)

(This is another pic from the internet I found… again… all my pics of the main lodge had family in it.)

Has anybody been there?

We thought it was beautiful!!

The view of Mt. LeConte is spectacular!

It was so peaceful and relaxing at this place!

Here’s a pic of the backside of the rooms.

This is the view from the side of the main lodge/restaurant…  they have seating on the balcony where you can eat and take in the scenery at the same time.

View from our balcony.

This is part of the main lodge.

Isn’t this the coolest bench??

The suites at the lodge itself were beautifully decorated with rustic decor (very “cabinesque”).  The furniture had such creative touches and trim.

This is a shutter that opened from over the jetted tub into the bedroom.  I loved it! So cool!

 

Me peeking out…

And here is the living room/ kitchen…

Another enjoyable part of the lodge is a pavilion and sitting area down by “the crick” (the creek) that is not on the main property.

  

All my pictures of the pavilion had family in it but here is a pic from their website of the pavilion down by the creek.

Now… how do you get there?

On this…

 That was interesting…  But fun!

And last but not least… this is a teepee they have for kids.

I believe they even have storytelling in there.

There’s my “kid”… I mean sweetheart… acting silly!!

And the only thing you need to worry about at this place are these:

This is the only black bear we saw… shew!

All I can say is we had a great weekend at this place and would definitely recommend it as a great place to stay in the Smokies!

http://www.buckberrylodge.com/

Giveaway…

Just wanted to mention… I have a $40 giveaway going on right now for CSN Stores!  I’ve had a great time reading all the comments and noticed that Gatlinburg, TN was listed as a destination for a few people…

There is still time to enter… giveaway open until June 29th.

CLICK HERE TO ENTER! 

 

Thanks For Stoppin’ By!

 

Beginning of Summer Giveaway… $40 gift!

 

The lazy days of summer are officially here!!

Yep! June 21st is the official first day of summer and

CSN Stores is sponsoring another Giveaway here at Creative Ambitions.

If you would like to win a $40.00 gift certificate to CSN Stores, then you’ve come to the right place!

Just in case you are not familiar with CSN Stores, here’s a little bit about them:

They have over 200 online stores and carry all types of merchandise!

CSN Stores has everything you need for all your home decorating and remodeling needs!

Are you remodeling your bathroom?  Need a new vanity?

Then just head over to www.justvanities.com. and have a look! You’ll find sinks, faucets, vanities, lighting and accessories.

Here’s a couple of my favorite vanities…

 

Cole and Company Yorkshire 38" Vanity

Provence Vanity Set

 

and vessel sinks…

 

I want one!!

But, like I said…

there are over 200 stores that carry all types of

merchandise…

from furniture and cookware to handyman

tools!

I mean… it’s Crazy!!

Crazy Good! 

Here are some more items they offer:

Cute!

Here’s how to enter:

Just answer this question:

Where are you going OR (if your not) where would you like to go OR (if you’ve already been)where did you go…. for summer vacation and why?

 

One entry per person, please.

PLEASE leave your email address!

Can’t wait to read your answers!

 NOTE:

CSN Stores ships to U.S. and Canada ONLY.

$40.00 has to include shipping… anything beyond the $40.00 amount is the responsibility of winner/buyer.

Jessica from CSN will contact the winner via email with your promotion code.

Contest ends June 29th at 9:00 p.m. (EST time) and winner will be announced June 30th.

COMMENTS CLOSED.

32 entries.

 

Thanks for entering!!

Trailer Gates Make Pretty Home Decor!

I was driving out of my friend’s driveway one day and noticed this sticking up out of her garbage can.

It was METAL and RUSTY…

a gate to the back of a trailer…

((SIGH)) LOVE at first sight!

Yes… I was hooked!

I called her on the cell and asked if I could take this “beaut”…

She said YES!!!

(I guess it was fate that Funky Junk Interiors was having a gate theme this weekend!)

Well, I got it home and knew right away what I wanted to do with it.

I painted and distressed it because I’m thinking… white room!

If you read my posts you’ll know I’m turning my screened deck into a “white room”… well… ivory room (if the weather would cooperate).

Now what??

Don’t worry… I already knew!

You see… many years ago I was given a set of these…

They came from an old job I use to have many years ago.

I think they may have been part of an old fence at one time… maybe??  I don’t know.

Well, nonetheless, I like them!!

I never could figure out what to do with them though… so I stored them away and they have moved with me several times in my life.

However,  NOW… oh yes… I discovered a great place to use these…

On my trailer gate!

I went to work right away trying to figure out how in the world to attach these babies!

  I have some JB Welding glue, but I have never used it. 

Has anyone ever used that stuff??? 

Well… I chickened out and decided to go with wire after I painted them.

I may try the glue later… I don’t know?

OK, got it finished and hung it up and….

BLAH!! 

You couldn’t see it!!  MAN!!

Not good!  I had to fix that!

So then I came up with this brilliant idea that I could cut stained glass pieces and put them on the back!

The light could shine through it and WOW!

Well… I quickly found out that cutting glass is harder than it looks and I broke my first piece in half… ((sniff sniff))!

:(

Now what??

Hmmm… scrapbook paper with foam core backing???

(Actually… I will probably need to change it to a metal sheet backing because of rain)

ANYWAY…

Not bad…

But…

MMMmmm… even better??  A little color punch??

I like!!

 

 

The coolest thing is… my friend called me yesterday and asked me if I wanted ANOTHER trailer gate JUST LIKE this one!

I said… “YES! OH MY! WOOHOO!”

Now I have two!! :)

I may still check in to the whole stain glass thing but until then…

Which one do you like best?

I’d love to hear what cha think!!

:)

Thanks for Stoppin’ By!

  

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