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1 For Me // 1 For You | March 2013

Good morning/afternoon y’all! I loved reading all of your entries about your most loved spaces!! There’s just something about making a home cozy and prettified that lights me up… And I’m glad I’m not alone! It’s been a long wait to discover our winner this past week. But today, the wait is over! Off to Random.org we go!! And the winner of some sweet Anthro pieces is…

COMMENTER #29, ALYSSA GLASS!!

Congratulations, Alyssa! I think the best part of these winnings is that they’re so versatile. I hope you’re able to use them in your favorite space. :) Just send an email with your mailing address to alyse@alysefrenchphotography.com and I’ll follow up with you! Thank you all for entering!! Come back in April!!

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Happy Wednesday, blog-friends! I know I’m a few days behind where 1 For Me // 1 For You is concerned. (I know, I know… When am I not?!) But I plan to make up for it with some GORGEOUS goodies from Anthropologie this month. More specifically – Anthro goodies for your BATHROOM!! Before we get to the details, let’s review:

  • What is it? Each month, a winner receives a duplicate of something I find fashionable, functional, or fun!
  • Who can enter? Friends, clients, random readers, etc.! (Please read the not-so-fine print below.)
  • How long do I have to enter? You have until Tuesday, 3/12 at midnight CST to enter. The winner will be chosen randomly and announced on Wednesday, 3/13 at the top of THIS post.
  • How do I enter? You must comment (and answer the question asked at the end of this post) to enter. Comments left via Facebook, Twitter or elsewhere will not be taken into consideration.
  • But why? Because we should all indulge in a little pampering from time to time!

This March, I’m giving away two of my favorite things in our master bathroom – Anthro’s Dalian Tray in Grey and Voluspa Cut Glass Jar Candle in French Cade. The 11″x5″ stoneware tray makes the PERFECT catch-all for jewelry, nail polish, perfume, etc. And that blue/grey glaze? Goes with everything. Especially beside my favorite candle ever. I first ordered this beauty because of its 100-hour burn time and large size. It measures at 5.25″x3.5″ and smells like HEAVEN. (I.e., French cade wood, lavender, and verbena) I just LOVE the way these items warm up our vanity space. :) Now for some pretty pictures!! I only wish you could smell them…

Question to enter: What’s your favorite place in your home and why? (I’m loving my vanity right about now!)

Not-so-fine print: One entry per person. All contestants must be able to provide a valid mailing address within the continental U.S. upon winning. We’re not responsible for items that are lost, stolen or damaged during shipment. The winner will have 24 hours to contact us and redeem the item or a new winner will be chosen.
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  • March 6, 2013 - 4:56 PM

    Debby Morales - GORGEOUSNESS!!!!!
    My favorite ‘room’ is wherever my desk is located :) Our apartment is on huge room so there are really just different areas ;) I draw all of my inspiration and creativity from my desk workspace and that is more than likely where you would find this lovely Dalian Tray <3

  • March 6, 2013 - 4:58 PM

    Mischelle - My favorite room in my home right now is my bedroom Just got new furniture and new art! Total redo!!(Got a sleigh Bed, always wanted one!!) Loving it!!!!

  • March 6, 2013 - 5:06 PM

    Emily - Love, love, love it!! My favorite room right now would have to be our recently finished dining room- we just added wainscoting and I love the look and the texture it adds to the room!!

  • March 6, 2013 - 5:15 PM

    Sarah McKenzie - I looooove the kitchen! I love baking cupcakes!!!!

  • March 6, 2013 - 5:16 PM

    Jackie Pelcher - This is just lovely I recently redid my bathroom in lavander and grey and this collection would take me away to paris each time i take a relaxing bath or just need to collect myself as my world is about to change with twins and anytime in my bathroom with my space and candle and orginazion would be perfect.

  • March 6, 2013 - 5:16 PM

    Emily Day - LOVE these items and Anthropologie in general! Picking my favorite room is difficult, but I would have to say my living room. I spent hours looking for the perfect rug, and finally came across the lovely Wallflower rug in blue by Amy Butler. The pattern is just gorgeous and the rug makes me smile every time I step in the room. :)

  • March 6, 2013 - 5:27 PM

    Athena R - My first favorite place is my kitchen because I love to cook and bake. My reading nook is a close second. There is nothing better than curling up in my Papasan with a warm throw and a good book.

  • March 6, 2013 - 5:27 PM

    Sarah - The love seat in my livingroom is currently my favorite, because that is where I spend the majority of babycare time.

  • March 6, 2013 - 5:30 PM

    Michelle Lynch - My favorite place in my home is a nook my fiancé made for me to have a cozy place to read in. I have a ton of amazing books to read right now, and it’s just a nice place to relax.

  • March 6, 2013 - 5:49 PM

    Rebekah Jause - I love my baby’s room. It’s whimsical, fun and modern…definitely the best decorated room in our house right now ;)

  • March 6, 2013 - 6:00 PM

    Kristin - I LOVE this, and I’m so jealous of your double sink! My favorite place in my home is the living room, our couch to be more specific. My morning time with the Lord happens there, and at night it’s where I get to sit with my love, talk about our day, and just spend time together.

  • March 6, 2013 - 6:07 PM

    Tina - Beautiful photos, as always! My favorite spot in our apartment is our bedroom, where we have the comfiest bed we’ve ever owned. It’s also the first piece of furniture we bought as a married couple :)

  • March 6, 2013 - 6:25 PM

    Jillian Merriam - My favorite place in my home, especially right now, is our master bathroom. Recently, we re-decorated painting, new towels and rugs all in a charcoal gray with a yellow accent! The tray would fit beautifully! It’s cozy and I enjoy any time spent in there whether it be getting ready to leave, getting ready to stay or having personal time!

  • March 6, 2013 - 6:57 PM

    Annie Simeone - My favorite place is my closet. It’s more like a small room and my kids never think to look in it for me. It’s my hiding place! There’s even a lock on the door! Lol!

  • March 6, 2013 - 7:02 PM

    Laura Barnes - Yay! Love that tray!! My current favorite place is the kitchen table. I love spending some time to myself there, work and reading. Thanks!!

  • March 6, 2013 - 7:06 PM

    Erin caywood - Gah! Idk but I am loving that “love never fails” print even more. That’s been my song this year, and I have really needed it lately!! Please tell me where you got it?!
    As far as favorite place, it would have to be my deck bench in the summer. Perfect place to relax and read!! :)

  • March 6, 2013 - 7:32 PM

    Kelley - My favorite room in our house is the small spare bedroom that is freshly painted and waiting for the shabby chic-y finishing touches!

  • March 6, 2013 - 7:35 PM

    Jeanie - Beautifully simple display Alyse ! My favorite room in my house is my dining room, because its all romantical with candles, books, wine and love!

  • March 6, 2013 - 7:39 PM

    Lindsay - My favorite spot is definitely my haven….my room! I especially enjoy my bed after a long day….and my West Elm comforter and headboard I made from scratch!

  • March 6, 2013 - 8:52 PM

    Anna Fortner - ♥ the prizes! I’d say my living room would be my favorite so far in my home of almost one year. It’s perfectly shaped for every piece of furniture we have… and we are looking forward to updating decor and furniture in the not-too-distant future!

  • March 6, 2013 - 9:00 PM

    Mary Katherine - I’m living with my parents during my student teaching. So my favorite space is my room because it is the only one that is all mine!

  • March 6, 2013 - 9:14 PM

    Richelle Hunter - Aw such a fun idea!
    My favourite space is my office…because it is slowllllly and surely becoming “mine”. The little things I keep adding to it are starting to build a warm and inviting space – a place that is going to hopefully be daily inspiring! Bit by bit, it’s becoming more ‘me’. :)

  • March 6, 2013 - 9:19 PM

    Angela Parker - Mine is my bedroom because with a newborn, sleep is my #1 favorite thing!

  • March 6, 2013 - 11:36 PM

    lizzie parker - i just recently finished redecorating my bedroom and it’s the coziest little nook. all the furniture i either restained, or ethan designed/built for me. two closets! rugs and antique crates and clocks and candles. lots of lights. it’s definitely become my getaway. ps. you have such a freaking beauuuutiful house. oh my goodness.

  • March 7, 2013 - 5:45 AM

    Rachel R. - My favorite place is the big easy chair in my living room. I LOVE cuddling in it with a blanket to enjoy a good book or watch some TV. I sit down on it and instantly relax.

  • March 7, 2013 - 5:48 AM

    Lelia Marie - My favorite spot in my house is in the kitchen, just in front of the back door. That way I can look out on my yard and enjoy the sunshine and the birds at the bird feeders :-) It’s lots of fun.

  • March 7, 2013 - 9:10 AM

    Sarah Mowery - My bed! Because after a baby sleep is such a glorious luxury.

  • March 7, 2013 - 9:39 AM

    Courtney - I would say, Kitchen! Definitely kitchen! Right now we are living with my mother in-law while we search for our first home. And the kitchen is a place where the whole family gets together & talk about our days! Love bonding time :-D

  • March 7, 2013 - 9:42 AM

    Alyssa Glass - As cliche as this sounds my favorite room in my home is my kitchen. I’ve started to really enjoy cooking and experimenting with new dishes. My next favorite would be my closet! ;)

  • March 7, 2013 - 12:07 PM

    Lauren Jolly - My favorite place in my home changes almost daily, but right now I’m LOVING my office desk (photo collage on the wall, candle burning, window open, being productive!!) and my comfy chair in my living room where I have my quiet time! These places are special and I’m so grateful to have a peaceful home to live in with my Love and my three animals :)

  • March 7, 2013 - 12:17 PM

    Tia D. - My favorite room is my bedroom with all my books in the room I love curling up after a long day of school with a good book and a cup of tea.

  • March 7, 2013 - 1:36 PM

    Kata Taggart - My favorite room right now is our bathroom. There is nothing better than a long hot soak on a cold day!

  • March 7, 2013 - 3:19 PM

    Dana S - I love my bedroom. It is so relaxing and cozy, my favorite place to be :)

  • March 7, 2013 - 4:06 PM

    Joanne Gravelle - My favorite place in our little apartment is the living room! Specifically, the couch where my hubby and I cuddle up and watch movies together. :)

  • March 7, 2013 - 4:34 PM

    Adrienne - My favorite room is my bedroom… It is just such an extension of me and my style. I always feel inspired and peaceful when I’m in there :)

  • March 7, 2013 - 6:12 PM

    Taylor - My bedroom- because no matter where I am (home, school, traveling) this is my safe place. It not only depicts who I am by my color choices and decor, it is where my life begins and ends.

  • March 7, 2013 - 11:07 PM

    Sarah - Given the fact that my home is my lovely dorm room, I would have to say it would be my home-away-from-home at the homes of precious friends who let me stay with them! So, it is currently “my room” at my friend Lauren’s!

  • March 8, 2013 - 10:19 AM

    Grace - My favorite place is my cozy couch by the woodstove. Perfect on a chilly day!

  • March 8, 2013 - 11:39 AM

    Jess S - My dining room. I can’t put it into words well, but I just love that room!

  • March 9, 2013 - 11:52 AM

    Imani - I love my bedroom. I have the most comfortable chair set up in a corner of my room. I sit in it almost everyday do my quiet time, read, crochet, watch a movie on my laptop.. Anything and everything!

  • March 9, 2013 - 12:10 PM

    XW - I guess every room…because I live in a studio :) I especially love my nook by the window though.

  • March 11, 2013 - 12:15 PM

    Kate D - ohhhh hayyyyyyyyy pretty little candle! My favorite area in my house probably definitely my room. I created this space of airy creamy goodness, complete with touches of pretty gold and silver sparkles, pearly colors, and some deep dreamy turquoises. (dang I should look into this whole descriptive writing thing ay?)k, back to midterm studying!

    K

  • March 12, 2013 - 10:41 AM

    Noelle R - My favorite place in my house is my living room. I just love how comfy and cozy it is. I love being able to snuggle under a blanket with my boy and dog by myside and just be comfy together. :)

  • March 12, 2013 - 10:44 AM

    Victoria - LOVE your “1 for me | 1 for you” :) Great idea!

    My favorite place is my bathroom. Although it is a very small one in my little townhome, it does just fine! I try to keep fresh blooms in there to liven it up a bit. But my bathroom, no matter where I have lived, has always been my favorite space. It is where I take my bubble baths and most importantly.. where I get pretty everyday! hehe

    xo

  • March 12, 2013 - 10:45 AM

    Rachelle - Favorite part of my home is our bedroom, where I can escape from it all…

  • March 12, 2013 - 10:46 AM

    Jessamyn - My fave spot is my newly painted/decorated corner of the downstairs family room – the new paint gives it the most inviting and realxing feel! So much yet to be done, but for the first time I’m enjoying the downstairs!!!

  • March 12, 2013 - 10:48 AM

    Abby Grace - How did I miss this? I LOVE all things Anthropologie-homewares! My favorite place in our home is the living room. It’s the one room I feel like my decor-challenged self has done a good job of decorating, and this is the first time in my life I’ve been PROUD to invite people over to our home. Well, at least not embarrassed. :)

  • March 12, 2013 - 10:53 AM

    Kaley Gross - My favorite room is my own room because I got really into decorating it so it’s absolutely perfect!

  • March 12, 2013 - 10:54 AM

    Allison B. - My favorite place to be in my house has to be my room. It’s my creative space, my fitness space and my quite space.

  • March 12, 2013 - 10:57 AM

    Lindsay - Just LOVE those tulips!!
    Favorite room? Tough choice…right now I have about a million and 10 ideas for decorating our house (since we’ve done basically nothing since moving in 6 months ago) so nearly every room feels unfinished to me. I think the dining room would be my favorite — when we’re in there it usually means good food, good friends, good conversation, getting to play hostess, and using the good china and serving-ware from family and friends — what’s not to love?!

  • March 12, 2013 - 11:09 AM

    Cathy - My favorite room is my living room. Its where My kids and I spend the most time, And have the most fun!

  • March 12, 2013 - 11:14 AM

    Rebekah Lyn - My favorite place in my house is my room… even though I need to decorate it more!

  • March 12, 2013 - 11:17 AM

    Andrea Warden - In my cozy/tiny one-bedroom apartment, my favorite spot to sit is at my vintage vanity. I love the large, round mirror and sit there every morning while the sun comes up to do my makeup and it’s so pretty & peaceful! I’d love to add these giveaway items to this special place!

  • March 12, 2013 - 11:53 AM

    Jessica - Love these items;))) and hmmm…my favorite spot is my bedroom right now…I’ve finally finished a few little things in it and it has pretty much come together…all white with lots of natural light and a red rocking chair to accent. Simple, clean and fresh. Makes me smile…really really big;)

  • March 12, 2013 - 12:08 PM

    Aurore L - My favorite place in my house is definitely our living room. It holds our beautiful chandelier and the piano that I grew up playing, actually Alyse you might have played that piano too! :) I love laying down on our couch to read a nice book or cuddle with my sister.

  • March 12, 2013 - 12:24 PM

    Kelly Dorsey - My bedroom. Its so cozy and relaxing. And it get to enjoy my favorite past time… NAPPING!

  • March 12, 2013 - 1:06 PM

    Eden Johnson - My favorite place in the house is the kitchen! I love to cook, bake and make anything and everything that makes my husband happy. Some of our best memories are eating together and sharing our lives around the table.

  • March 12, 2013 - 1:25 PM

    Brittany - Where I spend a lot of time…and is my favorite place is the kitchen, I love to bake!
    We are re-doing our bathroom and these Anthropologie goodies would be amazing!!

  • March 12, 2013 - 1:30 PM

    Joanna Pape - My favorite place in our home is in the living room where we have a huge window that over looks that wallkill river. These would be perfect additions to our coffee table decor to go in front of the couch.

  • March 12, 2013 - 3:36 PM

    Hayley Hughes - Ooo pretty!! My favorite place in the house is my room because it feels cozy and it has my flair (which is pretty random). It’s the place I go to get away from the craziness of life and where I get to sleep, yay! Also, in the morning when I open the blinds, the sun streams in. Leeeeeet the sun shiiiiine :)

  • March 12, 2013 - 8:36 PM

    Jen - My favorite place is our bedroom. Everything about the atmosphere makes it a warm and cozy place to relax!