The "Best Of" Design in Your Home

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**January link-up at bottom of post**

Jackie and I really appreciate everyone who participated in our Design in Your Home link-up and holiday link-up this year. This link-up started back in March 2013 and we have had well over 100 people join in so far!! I have been very inspired and I hope that you have too!!

Because we didn't have a regular link-up for December, we decided to do a "recap" and share what we thought was the best of the best per category. Everyone who has been featured up until this point was included in the nominations. The blogs that we selected have some major talent but be sure to check back to previous months to see even more inspiring homes!

Here are the awards:

Best Kitchen
Samantha's vote- He and I

Jackie's vote- The Blissful Bee

Best Dining Room

Samantha's vote- Swoonworthy

Jackie's vote- The Sweetest Digs

Best Home Office
Samantha's vote- Home with Baxter

Jackie's vote- Design Improvised

Best Living Space
Samantha's vote- Suburbs Mama

Jackie's vote- Live, Laugh and Love

Best Bedroom
Samantha & Jackie's vote- Bigger than the Three of Us

Best Whole House Tour
Samantha's vote- Cuckoo for Design

Jackie's vote- Decor and the Dog

Thank you so much for your support in our link-up! I can't wait to see what 2014 holds!!

And our favorite Holiday Home was:

Samantha's vote: Passion, Pink and Pearls

Jackie's vote: The Makerista

And speaking of which, let's get started!! Join us for the January link-up (now with thumbnails)
Rules:
1) Please follow your host (Designer in Teal) and co-host (Jade and Oak) via Bloglovin or GFC.
2) Please only link up your own home or space that you've designed/decorated.
3) Have FUN!

I would love for you to share on facebook, twitter, pinterest and instagram!! Spread the word.

If you do not have a blog but still want to show off your work, you can email me the pictures! samantha.n.shipley@gmail.com

Newlywed Game {Holiday Edition}

YAYAY! I am so excited that Karla and Veronica brought this back.

Tim's responses in Blue
Samantha's responses in Purple

1.  Which Christmas would your spouse say was the best that you had together as a couple?
Him: Last year. Our first married Christmas.
Her: Last year :) Although I have enjoyed all 8 of our Christmases together so far!

Us with our tree and stripe shirts (didn't plan that one)

Visiting the Jefferson Hotel (gingerbread train)

 Visiting Busch Gardens Christmastown

 Our 1st Tacky Lights tour

2.  What would your spouse say is the weirdest, or most unique tradition that your family does at Christmas?
Him: We don't have any weird traditions
Her: I don't like this question. Only thing I can think of is we open gifts one at a time which he doesn't like (doesn't want everyone watching him)

3.  It's Christmas Day... you are looking all around and you can't find your spouse.  Finally, you find them hiding in a closet, devouring which holiday treat??
Him: Chocolate. (Yup, especially fudge)
Her: Um, probably sausage balls (you know...the ones with the bisquick, cheese and sausage)

4.  It's your spouse's turn to pick out a Christmas movie.  Naturally, they pick their favorite one.  Which is it??
Him: Elf
Her: A Christmas Story

5.  If your spouse had it their way... when would they put up Christmas decorations?  Right after the turkey?  Last minute?  Not at all?
Him: Right after Thanksgiving
Her: Right after Thanksgiving

6.  What does your spouse think is the best Christmas gift you ever gave them?
Him: Fossil Watch (he got this for me last year I LOVE IT)
Her: TV? There have been a lot of gifts exchanged over 8 years....I don't remember them all.

7.  Fa la la la laaaa, what is your spouse's go-to Christmas song?
Him: Feliz Navidad (haha no, I don't have a favorite but this wouldn't be it)
Her: I would guess Carol of the Bells? There are way too many options.

8.  On Christmas morning, what does your spouse wish is under the tree?
Him: A blanket so she can go back to sleep. (He's just saying that because I don't like getting up early. I really wish an iMac is under the tree ;)
Her: He probably wishes a new car could fit under the tree but I think he'll love what I got him

9.  What is one thing that your spouse absolutely has to do every year during the holidays?
Him: Drink Eggnog <-- font="" yes="">
Her: probably watching A Christmas Story and/or drinking Hot Cocoa

10.  What was the coolest gift your spouse got at Christmas as a child?  (Hopefully they told you this at some point in your relationship... otherwise... this one will have to be a lucky guess!!)
Him: Barbies or something Funny but no (I know I've told him all of the cool gifts I got like a drum set or when I was younger my sister and I got princess tents :) We loved those)
Her: Dirt Bike

Design in Your Home {Holiday Edition}

It's time to show off your home again! But this time we want to see how you've decorated for the holidays! You can share fall, winter, Christmas or any type of seasonal decorations you like. We can't wait to see them! I've already noticed a lot bloggers sharing their Christmas trees and Holiday home tours. Won't it be great to have them all here in one place for you to see? And we will each choose a favorite that will be featured on Designer in Teal + Jade and Oak

~AND...thanks to Jackie our link up will now have thumbnail links instead of text links~

ONE MORE Announcement:

At the end of the year, we will be sharing the "Best of" Design in Your Home 2013! Come back to see if you made the list.

NOW JOIN IN on the Holiday link-up...

Rules:
1) Please follow your host (Designer in Teal) and co-host (Jade and Oak) via Bloglovin or GFC.
2) Please only link up your own home or space that you've designed/decorated.
3) Have FUN!

I would love for you to share on facebook, twitter, pinterest and instagram!! Spread the word.

If you do not have a blog but still want to show off your work, you can email me the pictures! samantha.n.shipley@gmail.com

Check this out:

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*LINK-UP FOR NOVEMBER AT BOTTOM OF POST {starts on 11/1}*

Its time again to feature some wonderful bloggers and their homes. This month we combined September and October.

I love getting to showcase your amazing talent in this little spot on the internet but even more, I love getting to connect with you and find out more about how you designed your homes. Because we feature so many of the spaces, we only show a glimpse of the design so we encourage you to click the blog links and see the rest of the projects. Remember, your spaces will also be featured over on Jade and Oak now as she is a co-host of Design in your Home.

We will be doing an extra special design in your home post for the holidays so make sure you check back if you don't have anything to share for November!

* We would love your feedback to make this link-up even better! What would you like to see in future months??*

Did you miss one of the previous features?? You can find those posts here:

March Features

April Features

May Features

June Features

July/August Features

Let's Start with 

Jackie's Top Three:

Lauren from My Polished Side Blog (which is now Luna and Leonard)

and she did it without spending a fortune!

Haeley from Design Improvised

Amy from The Blissful Bee

Samantha's Top Three:

Alexa from He and I

Kelly from Olive Lane

Amy from The Blissful Bee

she has a factory cart like mine!

**If you were not featured this month, we HIGHLY encourage you to link up again because it is so tough picking our favorites.**

NOW JOIN IN on the November link-up...

Rules:
1) Please follow your host (Designer in Teal) and co-host (Jade and Oak) via Bloglovin or GFC.
2) Please only link up your own work. You can show off a bedroom, living room, bathroom, kitchen, etc. You get the idea. Exteriors/patios are also welcome!
3) Have FUN!

I would love for you to share on facebook, twitter, pinterest and instagram!! Spread the word.

If you do not have a blog but still want to show off your work, you can email me the pictures! samantha.n.shipley@gmail.com

Blogtember- Catching Up!!

I am behind on the Blogtember topics so I am going to try and catch up in the next few days. Some posts I will lump together. Ready, set, go:

Monday, September 9: Take this short personality test and respond to your results. (at the end, find the detailed profile of your personality account - click "click to view" under "You" and "self awareness and personal growth." You can even google your type and find more info on it!)

Famous People that are ENFJ's:

-Abraham Lincoln
-Diane Sawyer
-Oprah Winfrey
-Ronald Reagan

-Martin Luther King Jr.

I know there is a lot to read below but I thought it was interesting to find out more about myself. Some things I definitely agree with and some I am not sure fit me, but just read what you feel like.

"ENFJs often find themselves in occupations that require good interpersonal skills to establish productive collaboration as well as to establish or maintain effective work process. ENFJs one of the most “universal” personality types and they build successful careers in a broad range of organizations and occupations. There are many ENFJs found among mid- and high-rank management roles. Sales, various social services, counseling, teaching, healthcare, community care as well as legal and paralegal services are just some of the examples of favourable occupations for ENFJs."- source

"Popular hobbies for the ENFJ include organizing social events, reading, the arts, museums, storytelling, listening to music, writing, and gourmet cooking." - source

All of this information came directly from http://www.personalitypage.com/ENFJ.html

"ENFJ's tend to be more reserved about exposing themselves than other extraverted types. Although they may have strongly-felt beliefs, they're likely to refrain from expressing them if doing so would interfere with bringing out the best in others. Because their strongest interest lies in being a catalyst of change in other people, they're likely to interact with others on their own level, in a chameleon-like manner, rather than as individuals."

"Which is not to say that the ENFJ does not have opinions. ENFJs have definite values and opinions which they're able to express clearly and succinctly. These beliefs will be expressed as long as they're not too personal. ENFJ is in many ways expressive and open, but is more focused on being responsive and supportive of others. When faced with a conflict between a strongly-held value and serving another person's need, they are highly likely to value the other person's needs."

"People love ENFJs. They are fun to be with, and truly understand and love people. They are typically very straight-forward and honest. Usually ENFJs exude a lot of self-confidence, and have a great amount of ability to do many different things. They are generally bright, full of potential, energetic and fast-paced. They are usually good at anything which captures their interest."

"ENFJs like for things to be well-organized, and will work hard at maintaining structure and resolving ambiguity. They have a tendency to be fussy, especially with their home environments."

"In general, ENFJs are charming, warm, gracious, creative and diverse individuals with richly developed insights into what makes other people tick. This special ability to see growth potential in others combined with a genuine drive to help people makes the ENFJ a truly valued individual. As giving and caring as the ENFJ is, they need to remember to value their own needs as well as the needs of others."

What is your personality type? Do you share the same one as me?

Blogger Homes (and september link-up)

*LINK-UP FOR SEPTEMBER AT BOTTOM OF POST {starts on 8/30}*

Its time again to feature some wonderful bloggers and their homes. This month we combined July and August since its summer and many of us aren't as active on our blogs.

I love getting to showcase your amazing talent in this little spot on the internet but even more, I love getting to connect with you and find out more about how you designed your homes. Because we feature so many of the spaces, we only show a glimpse of the design so we encourage you to click the blog links and see the rest of the projects. Remember, your spaces will also be featured over on Jade and Oak now as she is a co-host of Design in your Home.

I am gonna let you in on a little secret. If you have linked up your home/room or plan too I have another place that you can submit it. There is an awesome website called Blogger Homes that gives you your own page and blurb for each room that you submit if you are chosen! 

* We would love your feedback to make this link-up even better! What would you like to see in future months??*

If you have been featured this month or a previous month, please grab a button:

Did you miss one of the previous features?? You can find those posts here:

March Features
April Features
May Features
June Features

July and August Features

Samantha's Top 3 Picks

Erin from Cali-Land Chic

Kelly from Olive Lane

Gemma from The Sweetest Digs

Jackie's Top 3 Picks

Haeley from Design Improvised

Kathysue from Good Life of Design

Darby from Life with the Hawleys

**If you were not featured this month, we HIGHLY encourage you to link up again because it is so tough picking our favorites.**

NOW JOIN IN on the September link-up...

Rules:
1) Please follow your host (Designer in Teal) and co-host (Jade and Oak) via Bloglovin or GFC.
2) Please only link up your own work. You can show off a bedroom, living room, bathroom, kitchen, etc. You get the idea. Exteriors/patios are also welcome!
3) Have FUN!

I would love for you to share on facebook, twitter, pinterest and instagram!! Spread the word.

If you do not have a blog but still want to show off your work, you can email me the pictures! samantha.n.shipley@gmail.com

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