"The Holiday Contest . . . The First Entries . . . "

Shelly Coats, California

Greetings,

And Happy Holidays!  We're starting to get in the first few entries for this year's "Tartanscot Holiday Decorating Contest" - and I thought I'd share a few images with you.  Clearly, some of you spent your Thanksgiving weekend just as I did . . . decorating your homes!

And clearly, we all decided to start with the tree this year!

Charlie Mackaman, Missouri  

Cathy Hrabos, Indiana

Honey Parker, Mississippi 

If you're interested in joining in the fun . . . 

Here are the details - 

There are four categories that you can enter :

1)  Christmas Tree ( lights. ornaments. creativity. )

2)  Dining Room ( it's one of the best times of the year to entertain.  Let's see that dining table! )

3)  Front Door  ( wreaths and garland and lights, oh my. )

4)  And we're plotting a fun, extra category for this year - stay tuned!  Yes, I'm still not saying.  *grin* 

How to do it:

1)  Decorate your home. 

2)  Take digital photos.

3)  Email your images (along with your name and address) to "HolidayContest@SMWDesign.com"

And the small print : 

THE CONTEST RULES -

CONTEST ENTRIES:

Contest begins on Friday, November 29th and ends at 11:59

p.m., P.T. on Saturday, December 14, 2013. Winners 

will be announced on Friday, December 20, 2013.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE:

The contest is open to both interior designers and 

design enthusiasts who want an opportunity to showcase
their work in the 'Tartanscot Holiday Decorating Contest'.

HOW TO ENTER:

Submit clear photographs (up to a maximum of four photos per category)

of each room designed by you to (HolidayContest@SMWDesign.com). It

can be either your own personal home or a home designed by you for a

client, just as long as it is your OWN work.

Photograph from every angle, including close-ups and special details. 

Images should be no larger than 1MB and in jpg format. 

Provide your full name and address.

I'm Looking forward to seeing more entries this week!

Cheers,

Scot