Wednesday, September 12, 2012

Jennifer Paganelli and Happy Home

I begin this post with the highly biased disclaimer that I am a huge Jennifer Paganelli fan. I love her bold, cheerful color palette, her sense of style, and her lovely real-life personality. I had the chance to meet her at Market in Salt Lake City last year and she was so fun and so genuine. 
So when I was given the chance to review her latest book Happy Home I jumped at the opportunity.  I have a copy of Jennifer's book Girl's World and Happy Home definitely lives up to the precedent set there.  The book contains 21 sewing and craft projects, this time focused on home decor and celebrations, including pillows, bedding, bags, and party decor.  The book comes with full-size patterns in a handy pocket. I personally think the book is worth buying for the inspirational photography alone - the vibrant colors and gorgeous textiles will inspire you to create beautiful things to freshen up your own home.
If you want to see Jennifer's personality for yourself, as well as the creative process as she creates the designs for her fabric collections (not to mention a glimpse of her huge collection of vintage textiles), you will love this short video.
I'm also happy to be able to share a copy of Happy Home with one of you readers! Just leave a comment at the end of this post. One per person, please. Make sure to leave a way that I can contact you if you win.  Giveaway closes Sunday, September 16 at midnight MST. Giveaway CLOSED.

Winner:

WOO HOO....would LOVE to win this book!!!!
Posted by amy smart at Wednesday, September 12, 2012
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279 comments:

  1. I'd love to win this book. Love all the projects.

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  2. I've been eyeing this book for awhile now and would love to own one! Anything inspired by Jennifer is bright, cheery and happy. Thanks for the opportunity !
    Ruthnparadise@aol.com

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  3. Thank you so much for the chance to win a copy of this lovely book.
    I follow your blog too.

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  4. I'm a fan of Jennifer Paganelli as well. Thanks for the chance to win a copy of this lovely book.

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  5. Thanks for the opportunity. Love her style!

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  6. Oh my, I would sure love this book! :)

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  7. This looks like a great book. Thanks for the chance!

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  8. Her girls world fabric had just the perfect gold/mustard fabric for a project of mine and her fabrics are so brilliant.

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  9. What fun projects to work on! I would love this book!

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  10. This would be such a fun book to have! Thank you for the chance!
    missysaprons@gmail.com

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  12. What a great opportunity to win!

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  13. Such beautiful fabric and projects! I would love to create some of them.

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  14. I also am a massive JP fan. I've wanted to get this book for a while...plus, my birthday is the
    16th, so you should definately pick me

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  15. Judging by the cover, I knew I would want to own this book! Thanks for the giveaway!

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  16. Judging by the cover, I knew I would want to own this book! Thanks for the giveaway!

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  17. I can't wait to get my hands on this book. I'm moving into a new (to me) home later this month....It will be a very happy home with or without the book, but I'm sure it would look happier with a few of those projects! Thanks for the fab giveaway!

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  18. Looks like a beautiful book. Thanks for this opportunity.
    Wendy

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  19. What a great book...would love to win. Thanks for the great opportunity.

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  20. I love the shot on the video where it pans out and shows her with all her stash behind her - I t must be heaven to work in a space like that! I would love to win this book!! Thanks for the chance.

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  21. What a fun book!! Thanks for the chance to win.
    Meghan

    megstrends@gmail.com

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  22. Wow, the book looks so lovely!

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  23. that looks like an awesome book. Thanks for the chance to win!

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  24. I already see a project I would love to make!! It's a beautiful book. Thanks for the opportunity!

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  25. Love the colors in this book. Thanks for the great giveaway and for sharing the video.

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  27. This book looks so beautiful! Thanks for the chance to win.
    Amanda

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  28. What a lovely book, I would love to win it. Thanks!

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  31. Love Jennifer Paganelli! thanks for the giveaway!

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  32. This is so great, I love JP too. I am adding this book to my wishlist!

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  33. I would love to win this book! My house could use some inspiration and freshening up.....
    soulrunner(at)hotmail(dot)ca

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  34. My favorite fabrics are modern vintage in all different colors.

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  35. what a beautiful book! I'd love to win!
    amendelblatt at gmail dot com

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  36. I love her fabrics and would love a chance at this book!

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  37. Can't wait to look through that book! Thanks so much!
    ~robin
    welchrobin@hotmail.com

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  38. I bought Girls' World not long after it came out and my little girls were wearing new dresses shortly thereafter. This book would find a very loving home with me. I can't wait to discover what lies beneath the cover.

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  39. O que é um senhor presente,eu adoraria ganhar de aniversário no próximo dia 26,mais de meio século de vida,louvado seja.Obrigada.tiacarminhapezzuto@gmail.com

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  40. That was a great video...makes me want to pull out fabric and get creating :o)

    Please count my in..the book looks interesting.

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  41. What a wonderful book to win, thanks for the chance! nancyinwyoming (at) yahoo dot com.

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  42. What a beautiful book--thanks for the chance to win :)

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  43. this book looks amazing! thanks for the chance to win!!

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  44. that looks like a fabulous book- thanks for the chance to win a copy!

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  46. I agree that the cover is beautiful. I love the colors.

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  47. What a fun giveaway, thanks for the chance to win.

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  48. I love the book. The pictures are gorgeous.

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  50. Thank you for sharing a copy of Jennifer's book. I'd love to be a winner!

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  51. I would love to have this book by jennifer I love her designs!

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  52. Those hexagon pillows are sore cute! Thanks for the chance to win!

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  53. This looks like a wonderful book. I love her bright color palettes.

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  55. Jennifer is really talented! I would love to own this book!

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  56. Jennifer is very talented! I would love to own this book!

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  57. The more I see of this book, the more I long to have a copy. Thanks for your generosity.

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  58. I love the look of this book. Thanks so much for the chance to win it!

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  59. I'd love to win the book! I'm a Jennifer fan not just because of her fabric, but also because she named one of her fabrics Siobhan. Obviously she has great taste. ;)

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  60. It looks like a great book!
    I loved watching that video - what an interesting process! I would love to work in an environment like hers, so full of light and colour. What a beautiful, classy and inspirational lady she is :)

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  61. Ooh the cover alone makes me want to make stuff!

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  62. The cover of this book alone makes me want to make stuff!

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  63. I love Jennifer Paganelli's style, would love to win!

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  64. This book looks gorgeous! Thanks for a chance :)

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  65. I love how she combines so many colors and patterns. It looks like a great book

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  66. Wonderful book - I'd love a copy. Thanks.

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  67. What a fun book. Thanks for the chance to win.

    Jenniffier at gmail

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  68. Those throw pillows on the cover are to die for, so cheery!

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  69. I would love to peruse this book and, even better, be inspired to make something!

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  70. I would be delighted to win this book! So many gorgeous projects to let your creativity run wild! I'm mad about the tote since i'm in need of something so dramatic :-).

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  71. What an Awesome book!! Love the colors & projects!! Happy Home is truely Perfect name for it too!

    Thanks for chance to win it! :)

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  72. What an Awesome book!! Love the colors & projects!! Happy Home is truely Perfect name for it too!

    Thanks for chance to win it! :)

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  74. cant wait to see the book, i am a happy quilter!

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  75. What Colors! I'm so excited to get a copy

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  78. Her video is in a few beautiful setting, and I loved to see the space she creates her pretty fabrics in. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  79. Thanks for chance! Looks like a beautiful book.

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