You're Gonna Love It Tuesday

Happy party time!

Welcome, once again, to 

You're Gonna Love It Tuesday!

Good news!

As of today, if Mother Nature cooperates,

there are only 37 days left of winter!

I cannot wait to see Spring!

I may just be bold and kiss it right on the lips!

I'm looking forward to Valentine's Day and my birthday this weekend.

Mr. B and I recently made the agreement that, since both of our birthdays fall so close to the Christmas holiday, our birthday's are now just a card and dinner of our choosing.

So, since mine falls on the Valentine weekend, I'll hold off on a steak dinner for another week because, I don't like to fight the crowds and I won't pay extra for the same meal that was 20% cheaper last week LOL. 
Remember, I am a thrifty gal! 

But, I will always take a party for my birthday so, c'mon, your gift to me is showing off your latest posts!

The most viewed post last week came from Noreen at the Crafty Journal blog

Noreen showed us how to fold a dollar bill into a heart

I think this would be awesome to use a larger bill, say a 20 or bigger, as a graduation, wedding or birthday gift! 

Thank you Noreen for this fun post! Be sure to grab an 

I've Been Featured button!

**Before you link up, be sure to check out the 
Mohawk Home Rug Giveaway 
I have going on right now**

Okay! Now, Let the Party begin!!

Feel free to link up anything you have created.

Recipes, decor, crafts, written or photographed.

Anything you are so proud of you just gotta share it with others.

I will reserve the option of deleting any post that I do not feel fits the

theme of my blog.

I love to spotlight some of my favorites on my Facebook page and pin them to my You're Gonna Love It Tuesday board on Pinterest so,

be sure to follow me there too! As always, you don't have to be a follower in order to link up. I want you to follow Kathe With An E because you want to, not because it is required.

You can sign up to receive my updates by email right here.

I would love it if you would link back in some way so that others come and party with us. Either grab the party button or add my blog link to your post or on your blog party page. But again, it's not required.

I ask that you please DO NOT link up giveaways, Etsy shops or anything for sale. Save those for the first Tuesday of each month (NEXT WEEK!) when,

Anything Goes!

Please remember, this is a party. So, after you link up, mingle around 

and visit some of the other party guests.

*By linking up your post, you are giving Kathe With An E permission to use your pictures as a feature on this blog and other social media outlets.

Be sure to stop by and visit these other great linky parties this week!

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Valentine's Day Buffet Decor

Can you believe Valentine's Day is less than a week away?

And the day after that, I will be yet another year older??

With my advancing years I am sure you will forgive me in that I am late in showing off how I decorated the buffet this year.

I'm still in love with the mirror I found at Ross a few months back.

And, I think it provides the perfect frame for the wreath I got at IKEA last year.

The fabric hearts in the ribbon wrapped bowl are also from IKEA.

They were white but a bath in some red food coloring in water and they are now a pretty pale pink.

On the right side of the buffet I used a Valentine themed bucket I found in the dollar spot at Target last year and filled with red shredded paper. 

The cute cherubs were a gift from a friend many years ago.

A fun sparkly balloon holder sits on a cupcake stand.

The left side mimics the right. 

You may remember this from this post from last year when it was used in a Valentine's Day Cloche.

Another Valentine's Day.  Another birthday. 

Another year spend with my one true love.

I hope you spend the day and, everyday, with those you love!

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AND

Don't forget to come by on Tuesday's

for my link party.

Purex Crystals:Mountain Breeze Laundry Enhancer - Giveaway

*Disclosure*The Purex brand provided me with a sample of Purex Crystals Fresh Mountain Breeze in exchange for a product review. However, all the opinions expressed here are my own. 

Raise your hand if you LOVE doing the laundry.

One, two, yeah none of you right?

I hear you and I agree.  

Laundry has to be one of the least favorite chores since the days of taking it down to the river and beating the fur with rocks!

My biggest pet peeve is, you spend all of that time sorting, loading into the washer, then into the dryer, folding and putting it away and,

a week or so later you pull out your favorite blouse to wear and, that fresh out of the dryer smell that you loved, is GONE!

It just smells like...a shirt! 

Ain't nobody got time for that nonsense!

Then, I was recently sent a free sample of the Purex Crystals new scent, Fresh Mountain Breeze. I have tried it in several of my laundry loads since receiving it and I am truly loving the smell. It smells like SPRING! Woot!

I have an HE washer and the crystals are safe to use.  

I just toss in a capful before I load in the dirty laundry.

And then, wash and dry like normal. 

The Fresh Mountain Breeze scent lasts a really long time too!

Weeks, not days!

More good news, the natural formula is safe for your family and the environment, 

and, it doesn't reduce the absorbency of towels.

You can find Purex Crystals Fresh Mountain Breeze in the fabric softener aisle at all major retailers in the U.S., including Walmart. Find out which retailers near you offer Purex Crystals laundry freshener. 

I am serious when I tell you, Purex Crystals Laundry Enhancer has found a permanent spot in my laundry supply arsenal!

To celebrate the release of NEW Purex Crystals Fresh Mountain Breeze, the Purex brand will be hosting a Sweepstakes. One grand prize winner will receive $500 while 100 second place winners will receive a coupon for free Purex Crystals Fresh Mountain Breeze! Want a chance to win? 

Click HERE to enter the sweepstakes!

But wait!  There's more!

I was also given 3 coupons, each good for a FREE bottle of Purex Crystals Fresh Mountain Breeze, and I want 3 of my sweet readers to win their own bottle to try for themselves!

*The giveaway is open to U.S. mailing addresses only.

Must be 18 years or older.

Winners will have 24 hours to respond to claim prize. Failure to respond will result in forfeiture of any prize. No purchase necessary to win.

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Valentine's Day Tablescape

One of my favorite things about Valentine's Day are the bright colors.

Bright reds, rosy pinks, crisp whites.  

I love them and put them all on my Valentine's Day tablescape this year.

Yes, I used two different salad plates for this table of love.

If you have been a follower for any length of time you have seen the pink rose salad plates before.  They were a find several years ago at Home Goods and I used them in a vignette last year at this time.

The sweet I Love You plates are newer.

They were originally marked at $9.99 each at Hobby Lobby but,

I got the last 2 at .99 each!

The chargers started out as thrift store gold chargers but, a bit of spray paint and hello soft pink!

I last used the same white and red dinner plates for our anniversary table.

The pale pink goblets were also a thrift store score for half off, meaning I paid .50 for each of them.

You may remember seeing the heart cut out vases from last year when they were featured in my china cabinet decor

I put faux hot pink flowers in one

and faux soft pink flowers in the other.

The clear candlesticks in the center are from IKEA.

The beaded garland running around the table has heart shaped beads.

Reminding us that love has no end.

An unexpected table set with all of the colors of love to show 

my favorite Valentine, Mr. B, my quirky nature!

Like he's never seen that side of me, right??

**Be sure to stop by and enter to win a Mohawk Home area rug valued up to $150!**

Click here to enter

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I always share my tables with

Kathleen at Let's Dish at Cuisine Kathleen

Susan at Between Naps On The Porch Tablescape Thursday

and

Marty at A Stroll Thru Life Table Top Tuesday

Click here to see where else I may be partying this week. 

AND

Don't forget to come by on Tuesday's

for my link party.

You're Gonna Love It - Anything Goes

Happy first week of February!

Ah yes, the month of love!

One of my favorite months if only because

A) it's the shortest month, thereby getting us to Spring sooner

and

B) my birthday month!

Woot!  Yes, another year older. Oh well, it's better than the alternative, right?

And, there is nothing this old lady likes to do more than, 

Party!

It is the first Tuesday of the month so, 

ANYTHING GOES!

The most viewed link last week came from Andrea,
one of the bloggers at 
Savings Lifestyle
Andrea shared some great ways to save money.

We are HUGE fans of Amazon Prime and have been using it for a few years now so, I highly recommend it if you order a lot from Amazon.
Be sure to grab yourself an I've Been Featured button and display it proudly!

Now, Time To Party!

Anything Goes this week!!

You can link up your regular posts as always 

but, this week you can also link up your giveaways, 

your Etsy shops, your Ebay stores,

your own link parties!

Anything and everything!

All I ask is that you keep it clean and

family friendly and try to limit your posts to only 5 link ups.

I reserve the option of deleting any post 
that I do not feel fits the

theme of my blog.

As always, you don't have to be a follower in order to link up. I want you to follow Kathe With An E because you want to. Not because it is required.

Sign up here to receive my updates by email

I would also love it if you would link back in some way so that others come and party with us. Either grab the party button or, add my blog link to your post or on your blog party page. 

But again, it is not required.  

Just remember, this is a party so, please, after you link up, mingle around and visit some of the other party guests.

*By linking up your post, you are giving Kathe With An E permission to use your pictures as a feature on this blog and other social media outlets.

Be sure to stop by and visit these other great linky parties this week!

This week’s party is sponsored by:

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You Blog, You Profit! 
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MOHAWK RUG REVIEW & AREA RUG GIVEAWAY

It's no secret, my favorite room is the dining room. I love decorating it for all of the holidays and even, just cuz.

One of things I didn't like though was the area rug under the table.

Oh, it is pretty and I love the style but, the size was too small, especially in our new house where the dining room is much bigger.  It never felt like the table was anchored right.

So, when the nice folks at Mohawk Home contacted me a couple months back asking if I'd do a rug review of course I jumped at the chance! 

I chose the 8 x 10 Simpatico rug for its neutral colors. Plus, I wanted to keep the theme of pattern in the room without being too matchy-matchy with the window treatments.  And look how much better the larger size looks!  Squeee! Yes, I am in love!

So beautiful! And I love that Mohawk products are manufactured right here in the USA! To learn more about Mohawk’s history and their dedication to keeping their products manufactured right here in the USA check out their video: 

What I also learned is that this particular rug is made from the Permastrand fiber (aka Kid Friendly Fiber). Being that I am using it under a dining room table and with the winter weather, and Max's wet paws, this is a good choice for us! It is easy care and easy to clean, 100% Polypropylene, has permanent soil protection and, it is a tremendous value! And BONUS!  Soft and comfy under your feet!

And check this out, all of the edges are bound so, no chance of fraying! #ilovemymohawkrug!

You can also find home inspiration and more from Mohawk Home by visiting their blog, Mohawk Homescapes and following them on Google+, Pinterest, Hometalk and Houzz.

Now, enough about me and my rug, Mohawk Home is offering one of my readers, that's YOU, a chance to win a 5 x 7 area rug (50 x 96 inches) under $150 value (subject to availability) of your very own! The giveaway is open to those with a U.S. mailing address only.  Winner will have 48 hours to respond with requested information or, a new winner will be chosen. 

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