***This giveaways has reached it’s cap of 10,000 and is now closed – see who won below!***
Wow, you guys really have an appetite for great pieces! After less than 24 hours of giveaway madness, we have crowned our random winner as… joyfulcanary (whose favorite piece is a tie between her $30 thrift store China cabinet and her great grandmother’s Hoosier Cabinet). Congrats on your big win!
You don’t typically think of chemistry students writing home design books, but then we learned one of Sherry’s brother’s old classmates at Columbia wrote “Good Bones, Great Pieces” with her mother. It’s a beautiful book about how to combine seven essential elements, er, pieces of furniture in any room for a stunning result – and they’ve got a blog with even more eye candy too.
So not only are Suzanne and Lauren McGrath giving away a copy of their book this week, they’re also hooking up one of you with over $3,000 worth of furniture and bedding (!!!) so that you’ll be right on your way to achieving some of the looks shown above. Here are some of the “great pieces” you’ll be scoring:
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The Hazel Settee from Jayson Home & Garden ($1,995)
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The Navy Shop Chest from CB2 ($399)
- A rectangular Atoll Mirror from Ballard Designs ($199)
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The Cadman Chair from Pier 1 Imports ($199)
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A Queen-sized Light Indigo coverlet from John Robshaw ($420)
- The Hydrangea Dec Pillow also from John Robshaw ($155)
- PRIZE: A copy of Good Bones, Great Pieces plus over $3,300 worth of furniture as described above.
- TO ENTER: Comment on this post with the words “FURNISH ME!” and tell us…
- BONUS QUESTION: … what you consider to be the “greatest piece” you currently own. Did you splurge on a killer dresser once upon a time? Or maybe you inherited a vintage demilune table? Perhaps you happened upon the perfect bench at a yard sale one weekend?
- GIVEAWAY CLOSES: Wednesday, July 18th at 8pm EST or at 10,000 entries (whichever comes first)
- NUMBER OF WINNERS: One
- PRIZE SHIPS: The United States (although we do try to wrangle as many international giveaways as possible)
- USUAL STUFF: One entry per e-mail address is permitted. The winner will be selected using random.org and announced on Thursday as an update to this post. That’s right, come right back here on Thursday for the announcement of our winner. Good luck…
Note: We aren’t paid or perked for hosting these giveaways, we just do ‘em to thank you awesome folks for stopping in. See our Giveaway FAQ page for more info. Pics courtesy of Good Bones, Great Pieces.
Haleigh says
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Taylor Woods says
FURNISH ME! I love all of the pieces that I inherited from my Grandmother. They are so special to me!
Ashley S. says
FURNISH ME! I think my best pieces are these two matching black leather chairs that are in my living room. They were hand-me-downs from my in-laws, but they are in fabulous condition. They are very “classic” so I’m pretty convinced I’ll own them forever!
christina says
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My fav is my formal dining set room set, we use it much more than I thought
Jen says
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The greatest piece I own is a mini-bike I found in a vintage store for $25!
Kristina says
Furnish Me! The sewing machine table I found on craigslist for $15.
Tara says
FURNISH ME…
Probably my most cherished piece of furniture is a bench that is inscribed with a dedicated to my mom from the school she worked. After my mom passed away the bench remained at the school and was used for students to read on. When the school closed, I was able to bring the bench home.
jana says
“FURNISH ME!” I have a second-hand dark-finish gateleg table that lives in my living room with an interesting and revolving assortment of “things” upon it. I still admire her everytime I walk past her.
Tara says
FURNISH ME!
Hmm… my greatest piece is our new custom made platform bed with four drawers built in for extra storage! It will be even more amazing once I get the headboard upholstered!!
Laura says
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The greatest piece I have is a dresser I got on Craigslist for FREE! I was sure I wouldn’t get it because I was second in line, but the first person flaked so I was so lucky!
Elizabeth says
FURNISH ME! (please!) My great piece is a matte white ceramic table lamp with hand painted botanical leaves and a wood base. I inherited it from my grandmother- it was the only thing I wanted, and was coveted by all the family members. It appears in all the old photos from the family, and yet it is timeless and modern. I’m not sure if it has any monetary value, and there were many valuable pieces from her estate, but this is the most beautiful piece to me.
Joanna says
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The dinning room table my dad made. It looks like the farm tables which are so popular now. I grew up with it in our kitchen. It’s made from wormy chestnut (that’s chestnut boards that worms ate through) that was stored in my granddad’s barn. The worm holes give it so much character though they can be disastrous if something spills. Unfortunately, the boards are splitting and the table is need of repair.
Jen V says
FURNISH ME! I think one of our best pieces is our dining room table which was given to us by my in-laws as a wedding gift. It was the table that my mother-in-law and her twin sister learned to walk on!
CL Peeke says
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Sadly, the beautiful Mitchell & Gold sofa set my hubby and I bought after we finished grad school was totally trashed by the kids we subsequently had. When we moved, we Craiglisted it to a stylish college student. Beautiful sofa set, but way too big to abscond in the master bedroom where it would be safe.
Ashleigh Hart says
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My favorite piece that I own is a beautiful wooden display cabinet with glass doors where I’m able to view my beautiful fairy figurines while also protecting them from my three cats (:
Suzy says
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Love our kitchen table and chairs from World Market – we searched for a set with a bench and finally found it on clearance.
Amy Marie says
FURNISH ME! I love our white HOVAS sofa from ikea. It is super big and comfy.
Haley c says
Furnish me!
My childhood dresser with custom brass pulls is my favorite piec,which I happen to be refinishing at this very mOment!
Patty says
FURNISH ME! I just made my first DIY piece: Ana White’s Providence Table for our patio!
Tricia says
Furnish me! My stuff is not old enough to be antique and not cool enough to be retro…I need it.
Dani says
Furnish me! I most love my west elm capiz chandelier. Probably because I scrimped and save for it and when I went to buy it, the floor model was 20% off. It’s casual yet elegant.
Joni says
Furnish Me! I love my mother’s day gift from my kids – a hand carved wood side table from Ballard’s.
Colby says
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I am so proud of a farm table my husabnd made, it is his first table! A lot of blood (he cut his finger, sweat (he made it during the summer) and tears when I put a bottle of floor cleanre on it and it made a stain. LOVE IT! and I love him for his awseomeness!
Melinda George says
Furnish Me! I love my entry table/hutch, it has a marble top, great scrollwork and is tall enough the grandkids don’t play with what’s on it. I got it through the classifieds! I love searching for used furniture that fits the need.
Jen @ This Hollywood Life says
Furnish me!!!
I’ve always loved the look of white slipcovered couches and finally have them My friends think I’m crazy with a toddler in the house, but I love how durable and beachy they are!
Rachel says
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I love my living room area rug… Gives my neutral palate some punch!
Megan G says
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I’m not really in love with anything in our house right now, but we have this great coffee table that has a top that lifts and can be used as a table (which was our only table for the first year we were married in our tiny place). I’m not in love with the design of it, as it doesn’t fit in well in our current living room, but I’m going to paint it something bright and awesome and then distress it and hopefully I’ll be in love all over again!
Dayna says
FURNISH ME! I found a beautiful mirror at TJ Maxx – looks just like one from Pottery Barn – and repainted it and now its hanging over our bed. Love it!
Meredith says
Furnish Me!
I would say the best piece of furniture in our home would be our bed. Our good friend made if for us for our wedding. It’s beautiful! Thanks for the giveaway!
Coren says
FURNISH ME! I love my Hemnes bedroom set from IKEA.
Lauren says
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I have these two great lamps from my grandparents that I love! It’s a great feeling to know they brighten up my space, just like they did theirs!
Jennifer says
FURNISH ME! We have an awesome kitchen table
Emily says
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My favorite piece of furniture is a Duncan Phyfe hutch that we found in an antique mall for under $150! It has been painted so it is not in its original condition but it is beautiful and we LOVE it!
Jennifer says
“FURNISH ME!” I purchased two solid wood Danish modern dressers for $80. They are awesome and probably could sell them for much more…but I won’t! I love them too much.
Cathy L says
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My best piece is a handmade mahogany buffet made by my Grandmother’s brother in law for her sister and husband. (confusing enough). This Great Uncle of mine made his living making beautiful custom wood pieces. It’s stunning and I sometimes have to pinch myself when I realize I’ve got it – not another family member.
Becky says
FURNISH ME! I have a little table from my grandmother that I LOVE. It has moved from San Diego to Seattle and back and now it lives with me in Portland.
Cindy says
FURNISH ME! The greatest piece I own is the cabinet my husband and I built together for our bathroom.
Michele Daggar says
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Crazily enough, our favorite pieces of furniture in the house right now are 2 shelves we bought at Ikea! We needed new night stands but couldn’t find what we wanted.
We ended up with the Lack wall shelf units on either side of the bed. They are perfect.
Jessica says
FURNISH ME! The greatest piece of furniture I own is a six-drawer dresser that served as my father’s baby dresser when he was brought home from the hospital. It was our crafting cabinet when I was little and when I left my parents house I took it with me. It has lasted almost 59 years!
christina says
FURNISH ME!
A mirrored star candle holder from Z Gallerie. It reflects the light on our bookshelf perfectly and adds huge visual interest.
Kate says
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We have a great dresser in our foyer that we got off of craigslist. It is so versatile and can easily be moved to a living room, dining room, or bedroom!
Katarina says
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This furniture looks awesome. My favorite piece that I own is this gorgeous beach scene that is framed like a picture window so it’s like you’re looking right out onto the water. Love it so much.
Amy S says
Furnish me! Just purchased a leather tufted couch and I saved for! Super proud of it!
SarahN says
Furnish me! My best furniture is an antique bedroom set from my great-grandparents house. Its a sleigh bed, dresser, and vanity. I love that it has lived with so many people in my family.
Jackie C says
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My favorite piece is probably our livingroom couch. We had it custom made from a wholesaler before we had kids- it’s a huge, ivory lounger couch that is super comfortable and easy to keep clean!
Melissa D. says
FURNISH ME!
The greatest piece we own is a tie between:
our South African mobile (complete with ostrich egg shells, porcupine spikes, and assorted goodies) gifted from my husband’s family and t
and our $12-from-Amazon step-stool because I am short. And our kitchen is not.
Annamarie W. says
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My favorite piece at the moment is our micro fiber sectional. Super cozy and very kid friendly!
Jill says
FURNISH ME! My favorite piece is an old armoir that was my grandmothers. I inherited it about 2 years ago after I found it hidden away in her old basement. I refinished it and brought back what I like to call it’s natural charm!
Heather says
Furnish me!! I just picked a great Craigslist piece today for $3! I’m prepping it to paint in now. It is the perfect size and height for the space, and I have been on the hunt for awhile! I know you love that Ballard Designs mirror…that will be so hard to give away!!
Kenley says
Furnish Me!!! My favorite piece of furniture is an old Victorian couch that belonged to my husbands grandparents. My mother in law and I reupholstered it with new fabric. It was very tedious, back braking work, but I LOVE IT!!!