I just got the Ektorp sofa from Ikea in Blekinge white. You know the now famous $399 sofa! I must say, I was skeptical that it really all fit in the box it came in--to the point I had a gnawing feeling I left a box at the store. But low and behold, the ENTIRE sofa fits in a surprisingly small box just over a foot deep and 3 feet wide by about 8 feet long! Amazing!

Okay, I get lots of questions about lots of things in my home...I've tried to collect sources for similar decor and furnishings in my home! I have tried to keep them as budget friendly as possible, too! Some however, are not, but then again, I've really been lucky at Estate Sales, Yardsales, and general antiquing to pick up some very lovely finds for very little money.

I picked the top three items I get asked about, my wine bottle drying rack, marble topped dining room table, and Nordic French candelabras.
 
I purchased mine from Wisteria, but I haven't seen it online or in a print catalog in a while, call them--ask for item W4112. www.wisteria.com 

Photo courtesy of America Retold.

This French styled is nearly an exact match for my antique dining room table! You can find this table in my Amazon aStore!



Photo Courtesy of America Retold

This fabulous candelabra mimics the look of antique French Nordic candelabras. If you remember I recently acquired a pair. Mine is pictured below note the similarities! You can purchase it in my aStore here.

Photo courtesy of The Petite Market

If there is anything you see here that you want or can't find--maybe I can find it for you! Leave a comment letting me know what you are looking for--I will do a future post on the most requested items as long as I can find something that is both similar and readily available mass market! If it is a specific one-of-a-kind item in my home, it could also be for sale--just ask!

Disclaimer: I am not endorsed or associated with  Pottery Barn, Wisteria or Anthropologie--I'm just a big fan!

Purchase of the America Retold items through my Amazon aStore will credit me a portion of the purchase price as outlined in the Amazon Associate policy available on Amazon.com.

Because of all of the fabulous participation in this in just the first 24 hours, I've decided to up the ante and give everyone additional chances to win!


Since this contest continues through the end of the month, I have sweetened the deal since I exceeded 1,000 followers on the blog and 1,000 likes on Facebook!

You read that right, I'm having a Give-A-Way of one (1) Santos crown and one (1) set of three (3) ex voto hearts! Keep reading for details!

[Edit]
I just shared additional prizes on Facebook, see below for details:




Above is the size of the crown included in the Give-A-Way! As each one is hand-made, it may vary slightly from the one shown. [Edit] Crown is made of antiqued iron and ruby colored cut-glass rhinestones.



The winner will receive one (1) of each style of ex voto heart for a total of three (3) ex voto hearts. Ex voto hears are made of brass with an antiqued silver finish and will gain a beautiful patina over time.

Since this contest continues through the end of the month, I have sweetened the deal because more than 1,000 wonderful folks became followers on the blog and liked SFC on Facebook!  I'm more than flattered! Thank you!!!

Please help spread the word for more chances to win!!!

First winner will receive one (1) Santos Crown AND one (1) set of three (3) Ex Voto Hearts PLUS a signed copy of Romantic Homes Magazine from September 2011 featuring my kitchen. 

Second winner will receive one (1) Santos Crown. 

Third Winner will receive one (1) set of three (3) Ex Voto hearts. 

 If I reach 1,500 followers on the blog, and on Facebook, there will be an additional

Three (3) runner-up winners who will receive one (1) single Ex Voto heart each.

Okay, okay, details:

Because this is a HUGE prize, I will keep the contest open until the end of the month!

You have up to a total of five chances to win:

First Chance (Required):

Become a follower of this blog and leave a comment letting me know you are now following. If you already follow, please still leave a comment letting me know!

Second Chance:

Like my page on  and leave a comment here letting me know.

Third Chance:

Share this on Facebook and/or Twitter and leave a comment here letting me know. Be sure to link directly to the page of the contest to make it easy for others to find it!

Fourth Chance:

Pin (or re-pin) this contest to  and leave me a comment letting me know.

Fifth Chance: 


Re-Blog this, linking directly to this post and leave a comment letting me know.

Important: You must leave a separate comment on this blog for each entry to count. If you do all five, but list them all in one comment, it will only count as one entry.


Rules, disclaimers, etc. . .

2. All entries must be received no later than 11:59:59 PM EST on January 31st, 2012. Entries received after 11:59:59 PM EST on January 31st, 2012 will be disqualified. 
3. I will randomly select a winner from all entries.
4. Winner will be announced via a blog post and on my Facebook page sometime on February 1st, 2012. I will do my best to contact the winner; however, if I cannot establish contact with the winner within 72 hours of announcing the winner, he/she will be disqualified and I will randomly select another winner.
5. Anonymous entries must include your name and valid email address or will be disqualified.
6. I will cover shipping and handling within the United States and Canada. If the winner is outside the United States or Canada, I ask that they split shipping costs with me, invoiced through PayPal. 
7. Winner solely responsible for any applicable duties, taxes, customs, fees, VAT, etc.
8. This is not a sponsored Give-A-Way. This is not endorsed by any company.
9. Prizes are not toys and could be a choking or safety hazard for children and pets.
10. No cash prize equivalent will be awarded.
11. Sponsors and their immediately family are not eligible to win.
12. Winner grants permission to use their name, website, and likeness in a future blog post.