Wednesday, April 18, 2012

my first Olive grove post

I am really excited to finally share this blogging endeavor with you all. I have been working on the olive grove for awhile now with the help of my friend and partner in crime also known as my husband, Justin. He supports me in all of my frilly decorating silliness and I just adore him for that. I have been blogging for 4 years now on a personal blog and there I found myself blogging about projects around the house, the things I re-purpose and the many crafts I get myself in to just as much or more than family life. I one day decided on creating a blog specifically focused on those things alone. I will continue blogging on my personal blog about our life and my sweet kiddos. I dream of owning my own little shop someday or at least contributing my crafts to sell at a shop somewhere. This is a little jump start to that dream.

I am a lover of all things decorating, crafting, DIY projects, re-purposing, thrift store shopping, etc etc. I am here to share all of those fun things with you plus some other random topics that I enjoy and maybe inspire a few of you along the way in hopes that you will want to make your house/dwelling space a home. Check out all the tabs along the top of the page to learn more about the olive grove.

To kick off the olive grove I am going to do a giveaway! Who doesn't love something free? I have this adorable stencil that I used to stencil 19 table cloths for a friends wedding and she let me keep it afterwards! Thanks Lauren! You can find it HERE on etsy! It is a beautiful French stamp postmark from 1907 for the Pope's palace in Avignon. I just love it and have been waiting to use it for something! I have stenciled not ONE but TWO lovely pillows below. There will be TWO winners!! They are stenciled in a soft black on a tan lightweight fabric sewn on an 18"x18" pillow form. Would you like to get your hands on one of these? You can have three entries to this giveaway. They are:

1. Become a follower of the olive grove
2. Share my blog on your Facebook page and mention the giveaway &
3. Leave a comment telling me either a good book or movie to read or watch right now!
....and remember to tell me how many entries you have (if more than just following me on the sidebar)

Here are the pillows modeling on my deck...

I will put all your entries into a random generator and announce the winners on April 30th. Remember there are two pillows so there are two winners...who doesn't like better chances at winning? Now, if I can have enough motivation to go down to my craft room and make one of these for my own living room!

Thanks for joining this journey with me!!!!
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31 comments:

  1. UnknownApril 22, 2012 at 9:50 AM

    Well I will be the first to say YAY! Cannot wait to get even more ideas and guidance from the master decorator :) I love all your ideas and projects and I can't wait to see more! A great classic movie and one of my favorites is To Catch A Thief, who doesn't love Alfred Hitchcock and of course Cary Grant :)

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  2. The Southern GirlApril 22, 2012 at 10:26 AM

    Cute!! I just finished reading "Gates of Fire," but that may be a stretch to entice people to read... =) Wuthering Heights is always a favorite of mine!!

    ~Abby Ammons

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  3. AnonymousApril 22, 2012 at 6:39 PM

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  4. cassiApril 22, 2012 at 7:48 PM

    I am excited to see your great ideas Sarah! I need all the help i can get. A good book i just read is The five Love Languages. A must read!

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  5. judy van houteApril 22, 2012 at 7:50 PM

    love the pillows....will start following your blog...just read Leota's Garden on my Kindle.
    your dad is a great promoter!!!

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  6. The Feicht FamilyApril 22, 2012 at 8:06 PM

    Sarah, what a great idea! Can't wait to see all your projects and get inspired :) Let's have a craft day soon :) Oh, and a great book? I loved The Historian.

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  7. The WebersApril 22, 2012 at 8:47 PM

    I'm reading a fabulous book called Fall of the Giants. It's a historical fiction account of how WWI started and it has characters you are so connected to their stories you don't want to do anything but read the book! My parents, sister and her husband, and my grandma have all gone through this book and now it's my turn. They all rave about it. I'm glad that you're starting this blog with your adorable ideas! I hope it's a wonderful and encouraging outlet for you!

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  8. UnknownApril 22, 2012 at 11:10 PM

    I just started reading One thousand gifts by Ann Voskamp! I totally recommend it all women!

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  9. Moll DollApril 22, 2012 at 11:42 PM

    Sarah, I'm so excited to see what crafty/thrifty/beautiful things you are going to share with us! Right now I'm reading the Mark of the Lion series by Francine Rivers. It is so, so good!

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  10. UnknownApril 23, 2012 at 2:09 AM

    I'm excited to follow your new blog sarah! I love when you post craft stuff on your other one! I've been reading One Thousand Gifts by Ann Voskamp -- it's so refreshing and encouraging!
    ps. I entered all 3 ways :)

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  11. danielleApril 23, 2012 at 9:53 AM

    This is so great! I'm excited, especially since I will have my own space to decorate in a month and a half as Logan and I will get settled into life together :) For books, one of my favorites is Redeeming Love by France Rivers (read the book of Hosea along with it), and Life Together, by Dietrich Bonhoeffer (great theology on Christian community). Best Wishes in your new blogging adventure :)

    p.s I entered all 3 ways, and I'm following you on pinterest too!

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  12. rachelApril 23, 2012 at 1:13 PM

    I am a new follower...good luck in your new blogging endeavor. It's addicting. : )

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  13. KatieApril 23, 2012 at 2:11 PM

    I'm excited to follow along! :) I'm reading The Wilder Life: My Adventures in the Lost World of Little House on the Prairie. It's cute and easy and fast and funny. And great for anyone that loved the Little House bookes.

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  14. UnknownApril 23, 2012 at 5:03 PM

    As for books or movies...I haven't read or watched much of anything lately. I did cave and am not reading Hunger Games. I'm thinking a good devotional is next...maybe Jesus Calling?

    I'm claiming 3 entries :)

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  15. CaseyApril 24, 2012 at 9:12 AM

    I love this Sarah! You are so talented...and adorable! :o) A good book would be Animal, Vegetable, Miracle. It so amazing and totally opens one's eyes to the value of eating local food and supporting the economy via the food industry within a community, as well as great recipes and tips on gardening. And I'm totally sharing this on facebook as well as these two things. :o)

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  16. TriciaApril 24, 2012 at 9:40 AM

    This is great Sarah! I love the pillows. :) I enjoyed the Hunger Games - I know everyone's talking about it, be we liked it too! And I like most Kristen Hannah books, they're fun to read. I shared on Facebook too, so I think I get three entries!

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  17. CourtneyApril 24, 2012 at 9:47 AM

    Hey Sarah, just looked around your site, looks great:) I know you've always loved doing stuff like this so nice job!

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  18. SarahinSalemApril 24, 2012 at 10:43 AM

    I want to win!

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  19. The Franzs'April 24, 2012 at 11:00 AM

    Following you! :)

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  20. The Franzs'April 24, 2012 at 11:01 AM

    Also, I am reading The Pioneer Woman Black Heels to Tractor Wheels. Great book!

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  21. Doug & Lora TeVeldeApril 24, 2012 at 11:05 AM

    The pillows are great. I have followed you, shared you and now I am recommending the book that I am reading right now. It is "Believing in God Knows What" by Donald Miller. Very thought provoking.
    So I have 3 entries.

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  22. CoreyApril 24, 2012 at 2:05 PM

    Hi Sarah, I'm excited to follow your blog! The most recent book that I read that was actually good was "Unbroken" by Laura Hillenbrand. It's a bit intense in spots, but so good and made me thankful for the "easy" life that I live. Love the pillows you made, so cute! Two entries for me please and good luck with your new blog!

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  23. EmeryApril 24, 2012 at 2:17 PM

    Sarah! I am so excited for you and love those pillows! I can't wait to see what else you have designed. :)

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  24. Laura GallegosApril 24, 2012 at 3:14 PM

    I'm super excited that you're finally doing your own blog! I can't wait to see all you amazing creations. As far as a good book...well, right now I'm re-reading "The Total Money Makeover" by Dave Ramsey. Haha! Not exactly the type of book you were looking for, but you have to admit, it is a good book. ;)
    ~Laura G.

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  25. KariApril 24, 2012 at 4:57 PM

    Looks awesome, Sarah. Glad you're following your dreams. :)

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  26. Stellar Kids 22:6April 24, 2012 at 8:40 PM

    Hey Sarah, love your new site! I posted you on facebook, am following you and now commenting = 3 entries ;) For books I am reading... Listening to the audio book "Getting Things Done" by David Allen for my life organizational needs, Just finished the "Inheritance" Cycle by Christopher Polini for Fantasy/adventure, "Mouse and Motorcycle" by Beverly Cleary with the kids, & "Having a Heart after Him: David study" by Beth More cuz who doesn't want that. Sorry, but all good for different reasons :)

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  27. Stellar Kids 22:6April 24, 2012 at 8:41 PM

    By the way Stellar Kids 22:6 is me, Jamie James... It's my business name for childcare/preschool ;)

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  28. ShellyApril 27, 2012 at 9:54 PM

    Love this, Sarah!! Can't wait to see more! Love ya!

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  29. christyApril 30, 2012 at 7:57 AM

    This is so great! Am I too late? Can't wait to see more of your crafty creations! :)

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  30. The Olive GroveApril 30, 2012 at 10:02 AM

    Hey Christy! Not too late! I will be announcing the winners tonight!

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  31. The Olive GroveMay 3, 2012 at 10:32 AM

    Seriously THANK YOU all for your comments and encouragement. You all recommended some amazing books. I am putting them all on a list so I can refer back to them and hopefully get around to them eventually...I need to read more :) And congrats to Emily and Kini on winning the pillows. I have yet to hear from Kini so if you read this Kini...email me at sarahkofficer@gmail.com. If I don't hear back from you in a week I will be posting a runner up winner. Thanks again to all of you! I am loving sharing all of my crafting and decorating with you guys. I can't wait to start writing and posting more!
    Love,
    Sarah

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