Sunday, April 7, 2013

Latest Obsession…Boxwood Spheres {& GiveAway}

 

I have become obsessed with preserved boxwood orbs (balls, spheres) lately. I see them everywhere from fou-fou shoppes to places like Steinmart & T.J. Maxx.

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I picked up two boxwood orbs (10 in.) for my newest oyster shell finds (more later) for the parlor mantle at Orient Expressed on Magazine Street.

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I think they fit and look great tucked in the containers on the mantle.

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I then purchased a dozen smaller faux boxwood balls (3 in.) from the local Steinmart. At $2.99 each, these were a steal.

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Recently, I purchased yet another from Abode (6 in.) on Veterans Blvd. in Metairie.

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The smaller ones are upon the top parlor mantle.

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Some are also on the wooden sconces going up the stairway wall.

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While others are grouped in the cast iron urns in the kitchen windows.

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I love how there preserved orbs continue to bring the outside in.

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In honor of my newest obsession, Chic Chateau in Thibodaux has donated a potted preserved boxwood orb for an April GiveAway.

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The potted boxwood orb measures 8” high. I will be giving away one potted orb. The orb is a $29.00 value.

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To enter the contest to be eligible for the Give Away, you must:

1. Comment on this blog post

2. Become a follower of this blog through Google Connect or Linky Followers

3. “Like” Uptown Acorn of facebook

The contest is open to residents of the continental United States only.

The contest will end at 6:00 PM on Saturday, April 20.

Sharing at:

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Open House Thursday

Boxwood Orbs, y’all!

62 comments:

  1. I love using orbs around the house...boxwood, moss, even the plain twig ones! You have yours beautifully displayed Ron, I love them all and I love how you added the small ones to the little shelves on you staircase! Great Give Away!

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  2. Ron- Those are just gorgeous and I love them. I will like you on FB but don't sign me up for the giveaway- have won 3 so far this Spring....I'll let someone else have a chance-xo Diana

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  3. I qualify on all three criteria! Love them and they look charming in your home!
    Nancy

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  4. I love boxwood orbs and yours look beautiful around your home. This year I am planning to add some boxwoods to some urns on my front porch since the deer seem to eat any flowers I try to put there! Have a great Sunday and thanks for the give away!
    -Shelley

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  5. Yep, I think you definitely have an obsession with those boxwood orbs! Thinking you might need a little therapy! ;) No, seriously, they look great in your home. I'm sure digging those oyster containers--looking forward to the blog about those! Have a great day! xoxo

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  6. My idea of going green & gorgeous! I follow, I like, I Google friend, friend!

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  7. Ron, I may have an obsession with these boxwood orbs myself. I bought 4 last fall, then added 6 more recently. I like the preserved ones. The ones I found are 3 different sizes: 4", 6", 8" . I used them in compotes as center pieces on tables for my garden club luncheon, and now I'm enjoying them around my home. I qualify on all three requests to be entered for the potted orb, but since I already have some would feel greedy to take part in this give away. '-) Thanks for sharing! ~ Sarah

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  8. I love preserved boxwoods--I saw some yesterday and almost bought them. They look great in your house. Great giveaway!! (I might be destined to win--the giveaway date is my birthday!!)

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  9. Oh how I love boxwood orbs..reminds me of days spent in N Thibodaux with my MawMaw! Would absolutely LOVE to win this one! Thanks for sharing!

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  10. So beautiful in you home! Will you consider sharing te details ipf your feathered arrangements? Those are beautiful! I am a follower and I like you on FB.

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  11. Hey Ron; I Love the Boxwood Orbs!! They are just so beautiful. The Boxwoods look absolutely Stunning in your Home.
    Thank-You for the chance to win such a Beautiful Orb.

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  12. I am a Happy and Faithful Follower :-)

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  13. Love boxwood! Always enjoy your posts! Thank you

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  14. Love boxwood! Always enjoy your posts! Thank you.

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  15. LOVE the boxwoods! I have been looking for a square wreath forever but the orbs are awesome. Thanks for the chance at the giveaway!

    I am a new follower and love & enjoy your blog and style. Thank you.

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  16. I love your newest oyster containers...can't wait to hear more about them! Oh I would love to win & the giveaway closes on my birthday, the 20th! :). I follow both ways & like you on FB,

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  17. Hi Ron. I do believe you are in orb "orbit"! LOL!
    I follow you on GFC and I am subscribed to email notification.
    Love the oyster containers.
    Hugs, Ginger

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  18. These boxwood orbs are such a staple around my house now..I just love them placed in all types of containers and candlesticks...love, love the way you have displayed yours!

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  19. Love boxwood! Your orbes are fab! Following on FB as Wendylynn Fabrege

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  20. I've been quietly following for a while via Dixie Delights, but now it's official. Enjoy your blog so much and other boxwood orbs are to die for, especially how you have yours displayed.

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  21. Love it, thanks for the chance to win! I've been following on GFC.
    Blessings,
    Cindy

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  22. Liked you on FB too! Come visit sometime...
    Blessings,
    Cindy

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  23. Been following you on FB for awhile now... just signed up for Linky! Love all of your boxwoods! V

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  24. Been following you on FB for awhile now... just followed on Linky. Love all of your boxwoods!

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  25. I love preserved boxwood's also!!! I can't seem to get enough of them. I would love to win your giveaway.
    Eva F.
    evafalletta@yahoo.com

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  26. I love preserved boxwood's also! I can't seem to get enough of them. I'd love to win your give away to add to my collection. Thanks!

    Eva
    evafalletta@yahoo.com

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  27. Your boxwood orbs look fabulous! I was in Homegoods the other day and saw some, but they were smushed. :(
    Love your new oyster shell containers too.
    I've been a follower and liked you on Facebook for long time. Good luck to everyone in the giveaway.

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  28. Hi Ron, The orbs look wonderful and I couldn't stop staring at the oyster shell containers...fabulous. I'm not entering your giveaway because I recently won those pretty oyster ornaments from you. Take care.
    xx,
    Sherry

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  29. I've just purchased my first boxwood orbs this last week and am obsessed with them and the Spring look they have brought into the house! Considering we are getting a snow storm here with about a foot of snow expected... I need all the spring I can get. Thanks for the chance to win this beautiful orb... I am your newest follower and have liked Uptown Acorn.
    ~Pendra

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  30. Hi Ron, I'm your next-door-neighbor...Well, sort of. I actually live in the adjoining state to the east. And NOLA is our favorite weekend go-to city when the hubby decides it time to take a break from the routine. But since following your blog, I feel like I get a daily dose of NOLA! Thanks for all the tips on wonderful restaurants, shops and your own decorating ideas! Love the orbs and anything "boxwood". Looking forward to your future posts... And have a great weekend! (following you on Facebook too!)

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  31. Hello Ron,
    I love using anything boxwood in my home...it's just so classic...so please count me in. Love how you have used those small ones from Stein Mart (I saw them there last week and made myself pass on them).

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  32. Follow you on GFC and linky.

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  33. Like you on Facebook too:)

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  34. Where did you purchase your cast iron urn with handles that's pictured in your post? I love it and want one!

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  35. Where did you purchase your cast iron urn with handles? I want one of those! Thanks!

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  36. enter me to win! I am a loyal follower :-)

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  37. I, too, love boxwoods. I went to Fairhope today. I purchased some green hydrangeas and the beach scented candle like yours. Fun times! Thank you for the chance to win the boxwood orb.

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  38. I liked you on Facebook. Pam

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  39. I have followed you for a long time. I really enjoy your recommendations on shopping and restaurants. Pam

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  40. I want it. I want it. I follow. I likey on facey place.

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  41. I love the spheres!...and the oyster touches! I've been a follower for awhile and am now a fan of your facebook page!

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  42. Ron, the boxwoods are gorgeous! I'd love to have a chance to win. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  43. :-) Luv boxwood topiaries.
    I am already a follower via google friend connect. Thanks for the opportunity to win one of your boxwoods Ron.
    Hugs. Gee

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  44. Love the orbs and LOVE reading your blog! I'm your neighbor (in Mississippi) and look forward to your photos and writings every morning. Following on FB too!

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  45. Ive been following you for some time now and love your posts! Foxwood orbs are totally new to me and so lovely. Thanks for the chance to win. What a great way to bribg the outside in!

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  46. Ive been following you for some time now and love your posts! Foxwood orbs are totally new to me and so lovely. Thanks for the chance to win. What a great way to bribg the outside in!

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  47. Hi, happy to have found your blog....lovely, lovelier, love it...so I am probably too late; but anyway, my vote is to keep the red fabric on the chair...I love green too but keep the surprise of color in every room......good luck...Love & Blessings...

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