I haven’t hosted a giveaway in ages and I think you will love what I have for you today. The folks at HomeSense are providing one lucky Decor Happy reader with a $250 gift card. Cool, right?
Their decor expert, Tamara Robbins Griffith recently shared some tips on decorating a small space – whether it’s on-campus, your first home or your forever home. It’s all about multi-function pieces and creative storage solutions.
(HomeSense is my go-to place for storage items like the wire bins in my hall closet and the metal tray on my dresser.)
- A small cabinet can be used as a vanity
- Desk accessories can store toiletries
- A double bed full of toss cushions functions as a sofa
- Mount storage baskets and boxes on the wall
- Stash a few more under the bed
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- A desk does double duty as a dining table
- Kitchen canisters and wire baskets help conquer clutter on a kitchen counter.
- A message board is a must in any space.
Great tips! Some of the items above are available in store or will be shortly. What would you spend your gift card on?
To enter:
1) Follow me on Google Friend Connect (click the blue button on the sidebar near the bottom that says “Join this Site”) and leave a comment below.
2) Like my Facebook page and leave a comment below.
3) Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/vanessajfrancis and leave a comment below.
4) Tweet the following: “Enter to win a $250 gift card from @HomeSense: http://bit.ly/13FVB8g via @vanessajfrancis” and leave a comment below.
5) You can also follow HomeSense on Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest for an additional 3 entries.
You have a total of 7 chances to win – leave one comment for each entry. The contest is open to Canadian residents and closes at 8:00 a.m EST Wednesday, September 18. Please include an email address in your comment so I can easily reach you.
Good luck!

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