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Slob Proof Your Home! (a Giveaway!)

Friday, February 5, 2010 by Lolli 74 Comments

UPDATED: This contest is closed. Congratulations to our winner, Joanne Schultz!!

This is not my kitchen:

Slob Proof kitchen

And this is not my family room:

Slob Proof family room

But I wish they were. I have never gotten a good handle on decorating or design, and so I was thrilled to hear about Debbie Wiener’s book Slob Proof! Real-Life Design Solutions. And Debbie sent me a signed copy of it to review!

Slob Proof. Yep, I think she wrote this book for my family.

Meet Debbie:

debbie wiener

Debbie Wiener a strong advocate for the cleaning-impaired and the decorating-challenged and the owner of Designing Solutions, a full-service interior design firm specializing in durable, cleanable family-friendly interiors with personality, comfort, value. Debbie is the the anti-luxury interior designer, writing about comfort, convenience and value instead of high end indulgence.  And, unlike other interior designers who write books, Slob Proof! Real-Life Design Solutions is actually affordable. You can find Debbie’s blog at www.debbiewiener.com, on Facebook, and she’s DebbieWiener on twitter. For a fun video of Debbie (that will get you laughing, I’m sure!) visit SlobProof.com.

In Slob-Proof, Debbie shares how to:

• Decorate for the way you really live. (No one can really live in a show house.)

• Get the biggest bang for each decorating dollar you spend.

• Make color your new BFF.

• Use good lighting to make even modest rooms look impressive.

• Use simple household items to quickly correct everyday damage.

• Keep bathroom floors “spot free” (even if you have boys).

My favorite tip in the book was “Color is camouflage and your best tool in protecting your home from the people who live in it.” I also loved her tips on what kind of window coverings are appropriate for the way rooms are utilized (and whether they are inhabited by kids or pets!). Debbie’s writing was down-to-earth and relateable. There’s no way that a typical design book could have held my attention because, honestly, it’s a different language to me.  Luckily, Debbie seems to speak my language. Now, if only I had some extra cash lying around to beautify my house. I could even invite Debbie over for some help–she’s local!

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Of course, Debbie was gracious enough to offer to send one of my readers a book, too!

slob proof

To enter, simply tell me what area of your house needs the most help.

For extra entries, you may do any of the following (please leave a separate comment for each entry):

  1. Follow me and Debbie on twitter and tweet about this giveaway (once per day) (hint: to make it easy, click the tweet button at the bottom of this post)
  2. Visit Debbie’s website and tell me one design tip that you learned (hint: Check out her printable tip sheets)
  3. Check out her book on Amazon and tell me what looks interesting about it (hint: Under the image of the book there’s a link to browse inside the book!)
  4. Subscribe to my blog.

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*This giveaway will end on Friday, February 12 at midnight EST, and winner will be notified by email.

Disclosure: I received a complimentary copy of Slob Proof to review. The thoughts and opinions about the book are my own.

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I became a mom in 1996, and in 2005 I had my fifth. Yes, 5 kids. In 2007, this blog was born (my 6th baby that will never grow up) and I've been sharing recipes, photography tricks, parenting tips, and everything in between. (Formerly Better in Bulk)

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Comments

  1. heather c says

    Friday, February 12, 2010 at 11:19 pm

    Design tip: For family-friendly family rooms, you can’t beat leather.

  2. heather c says

    Friday, February 12, 2010 at 11:16 pm

    I follow both and tweeted – https://twitter.com/choochoo428/status/9041558634

  3. heather c says

    Friday, February 12, 2010 at 11:15 pm

    My bedrooms need the most help! Ugh to the bedrooms!

  4. Melanie says

    Friday, February 12, 2010 at 10:47 pm

    My kitchen needs the most help.

  5. Chrysa says

    Friday, February 12, 2010 at 9:04 pm

    My office needs a lot of help.

  6. Marjorie Whitney says

    Friday, February 12, 2010 at 11:58 am

    Our living room needs the most help, and it’s the first thing people see, so it’s especially scary!

  7. Sheila Hickmon says

    Friday, February 12, 2010 at 11:54 am

    My dining room needs the most help, everything gets thrown in there!
    .-= Sheila Hickmon´s last blog ..Featured Blogger Friday #1! =-.

  8. Michelle lopez says

    Friday, February 12, 2010 at 8:37 am

    My livingroom it is an odd shape and has high cielings and is the most used room in the house.

  9. christopher h says

    Friday, February 12, 2010 at 2:57 am

    the family room

  10. sheri says

    Friday, February 12, 2010 at 12:11 am

    I would have to say my kitchen.

  11. Joanne Schultz says

    Thursday, February 11, 2010 at 8:07 pm

    I thought it was interesting that it was only five chapters, each dealing with another aspect or location.

  12. Joanne Schultz says

    Thursday, February 11, 2010 at 8:06 pm

    I learned ‘multicolor patterns hide unavoidable spills .’

  13. Joanne Schultz says

    Thursday, February 11, 2010 at 8:03 pm

    I subscribe to your blog’s feed via google reader.

  14. Joanne Schultz says

    Thursday, February 11, 2010 at 8:02 pm

    i follow you and Debbie on twitter – js22222222 .
    tweet: https://twitter.com/js22222222/status/8986531006

  15. Joanne Schultz says

    Thursday, February 11, 2010 at 8:01 pm

    uh, the inside of the house! My house is small, and the only closets are in the bedrooms- tough to find room for everything !
    Thanks for the giveaway!

  16. Ed Nemmers says

    Thursday, February 11, 2010 at 6:18 pm

    The den!

  17. Kimberly says

    Thursday, February 11, 2010 at 1:46 pm

    Our bedroom needs the most help. It’s just so full of furniture. I feel like I have to crawl over the bed to get to the closet. :(
    kirbycolby at gmail dot com

  18. Vanessa R says

    Thursday, February 11, 2010 at 6:37 am

    My bedroom and kitchen especially

  19. Nicholina Harding says

    Thursday, February 11, 2010 at 12:51 am

    My living room is a disaster and I need clues what to do!

    nik_har at yahoo dot com

  20. karen says

    Thursday, February 11, 2010 at 12:04 am

    In my house, the bedroom needs the most help. Thanks.

    president(dot)peaches(at)hotmail(dot)com

  21. Karen Pochodowicz says

    Wednesday, February 10, 2010 at 2:22 am

    ummm every area but my office is the worst

  22. Benita says

    Wednesday, February 10, 2010 at 12:00 am

    My den needs the most help.

    bgcchs(at)yahoo(dot)com

  23. Gale says

    Monday, February 8, 2010 at 6:53 pm

    Our living room! Can’t figure out what to do with it. Always trying to keep it clean and never succeeding.
    .-= Gale´s last blog ..CafePress Giveaway =-.

  24. Heather says

    Monday, February 8, 2010 at 3:18 pm

    we just moved so every room could use some work!!! but the kitchen especially because it tends to become a dumping ground and my husband hates that!

  25. Janet says

    Monday, February 8, 2010 at 4:58 am

    FOLLOWING BOTH OF U ON TWEETER AND TWEETED
    https://twitter.com/jmahurin40/status/8803339688

  26. Janet says

    Monday, February 8, 2010 at 4:42 am

    GOOGLE FRIEND FOLLOWER

  27. Janet says

    Monday, February 8, 2010 at 4:40 am

    MY LIVING ROOM NEEDS LOTS OF ATTENTION AND TLC.

  28. Mary Preston says

    Monday, February 8, 2010 at 2:58 am

    The living area looks like a war zone at times. People just stomp, drop & move on through.

  29. Alyssa Miller says

    Sunday, February 7, 2010 at 8:55 pm

    My kitchen and bedroom or actually the WHOLE house… I seem to get cleaned up and 5 minutes later it’s ugh…

  30. zeemaid says

    Sunday, February 7, 2010 at 4:10 pm

    I visited Debbie’s site and learned that it’s best to stay away from beige or neutral flooring because it’s very unforgiving when it comes to dirt and stains. Never would have thought about that before. :)
    .-= zeemaid´s last blog ..I really shouldn’t but I just can stay away =-.

  31. zeemaid says

    Sunday, February 7, 2010 at 4:02 pm

    I’m a follower!
    .-= zeemaid´s last blog ..I really shouldn’t but I just can stay away =-.

  32. zeemaid says

    Sunday, February 7, 2010 at 3:56 pm

    following Debbie on Twitter
    .-= zeemaid´s last blog ..I really shouldn’t but I just can stay away =-.

  33. zeemaid says

    Sunday, February 7, 2010 at 3:55 pm

    following on twitter
    .-= zeemaid´s last blog ..I really shouldn’t but I just can stay away =-.

  34. zeemaid says

    Sunday, February 7, 2010 at 3:31 pm

    the room that most needs help is my family room/dining room. They run into one another and with three kids under 6 and a zillion toys underfoot it’s hard to come up with a look that not only is functional but attractive at the same time.
    .-= zeemaid´s last blog ..I really shouldn’t but I just can stay away =-.

  35. Jessica says

    Sunday, February 7, 2010 at 11:25 am

    I subscribe via e-mail
    jjak2003 at gmail dot com

  36. Jessica says

    Sunday, February 7, 2010 at 11:25 am

    Our bedroom really needs some help. We have people over pretty frequently, and I don’t want the common areas looking bad for guests, so whenever I don’t know where to put something it gets stuck in the bedroom!

  37. Robin G says

    Sunday, February 7, 2010 at 10:56 am

    Right now my office really needs some serious help.
    .-= Robin G´s last blog ..Swanky Aprons Review & Giveaway =-.

  38. Tina Sizemore says

    Sunday, February 7, 2010 at 8:36 am

    My “romper room” as I like to call it needs the most help. It is a giant great room that serves as the media room, home office, playroom, game room and craft room. It always looks like it has been hit by a tornado. I need ideas!

  39. Maya says

    Sunday, February 7, 2010 at 2:19 am

    Our bedroom needs the most work right now! It’s not organized at ALL :-(
    .-= Maya´s last blog ..Lessons Lived, Lessons Learned =-.

  40. Michelle Santurro says

    Sunday, February 7, 2010 at 12:32 am

    There seems to be a vast wealth of information hidden between the two covers of this book. After reading the Printable tip sheets, I’m seriously planning to add lighting to any cubicle I ever find myself working in as well as limit my personal affects. I also really like the tip to use white out on grout. Never would of thought of it! I have been using the magic eraser which is fabulous but doesn’t get everything! Thanks Debbie!

  41. adrianscrazylife says

    Saturday, February 6, 2010 at 11:54 pm

    Looks like a great book. I could probably get some good ideas for my Clutterbugs posts from there. I like her Decorate for how you actually live section.

  42. Tara @ Feels Like Home says

    Saturday, February 6, 2010 at 11:46 pm

    Oh, boy. My house needs help. I don’t think there’s one area more than the others, though my own bedroom is probably the worst. I’m a slob of epic proportions.
    .-= Tara @ Feels Like Home´s last blog ..Grace Did Not Enjoy Playing in the Snow =-.

  43. Chandra says

    Saturday, February 6, 2010 at 9:55 pm

    Looking at her book, I love how she uses so many patterns!
    .-= Chandra´s last blog ..Bombay =-.

  44. Chandra says

    Saturday, February 6, 2010 at 9:51 pm

    I liked the idea of using an extra fitted sheet to cover the box springs in the kids’ bedrooms, instead of a bed skirt.
    .-= Chandra´s last blog ..Bombay =-.

  45. Chandra says

    Saturday, February 6, 2010 at 9:31 pm

    I’m a subscriber.
    .-= Chandra´s last blog ..Bombay =-.

  46. Chandra says

    Saturday, February 6, 2010 at 9:29 pm

    I tweeted!
    .-= Chandra´s last blog ..Bombay =-.

  47. Chandra says

    Saturday, February 6, 2010 at 9:27 pm

    The kids room. I just can’t seem to figure out how to organize all the “stuff”.

  48. Emily says

    Saturday, February 6, 2010 at 9:26 pm

    I really need help in my kitchen. One of the tips I loved on her site was to use White Out for touch ups on trim from scuff marks or whatever.

  49. Pat says

    Saturday, February 6, 2010 at 6:11 pm

    What a realistic creative book. I like the concept that comfort comes first in a family room.

  50. susan varney says

    Saturday, February 6, 2010 at 12:32 pm

    the great room mverno@roadrunner.com

  51. Maureen says

    Saturday, February 6, 2010 at 11:37 am

    In my house the office and the guest room the most attention right now. There isn’t any order to them

  52. Mellissa C says

    Saturday, February 6, 2010 at 11:20 am

    My laundry room and master bedroom need help.

  53. Brandie says

    Saturday, February 6, 2010 at 11:09 am

    I re-tweeted your tweet about this yesterday and I am following Debbie on twitter!
    .-= Brandie´s last blog ..Two Ways to Help Haiti =-.

  54. feather says

    Saturday, February 6, 2010 at 9:48 am

    my living room, of course! it’s the most lived in and the most neglected.
    oh, wait, the most neglected would be my bedroom…hmmm.

  55. Jill @ Two of a Kind says

    Saturday, February 6, 2010 at 9:28 am

    That sounds like such a great book! I’ve always said my design style was functional :) I only like pretty stuff that does stuff, instead of just sitting there being pretty!
    .-= Jill @ Two of a Kind´s last blog ..You Capture: Faces =-.

  56. Jess says

    Saturday, February 6, 2010 at 9:03 am

    Okay, I need this book! I’ve lived in our house almost 3 years and I’ve only painted 2 rooms and a hallway! Decorating scares me! My house has an open floor plan so I’m scared to pick wall colors that flow well together.
    .-= Jess´s last blog ..Blog awards =-.

  57. AngieB says

    Saturday, February 6, 2010 at 7:04 am

    I follow
    .-= AngieB´s last blog ..Five Things That Made Me Happy This Week – Feel Good Friday =-.

  58. AngieB says

    Saturday, February 6, 2010 at 7:04 am

    The worst are my boys’ rooms – I don’t even want to look inside anymore.

  59. Jennifer B says

    Friday, February 5, 2010 at 11:54 pm

    suscribe to email

    hippopurplemonkey at yahoo dot com

  60. Jennifer B says

    Friday, February 5, 2010 at 11:54 pm

    My whole house needs help! but the WORST is the kids room and the laundry room!

    hippopurplemonkey at yahoo dot com

  61. Kristina says

    Friday, February 5, 2010 at 11:21 pm

    I follow both you and Debbie on Twitter!
    .-= Kristina´s last blog ..Five Question Friday =-.

  62. Cop Mama says

    Friday, February 5, 2010 at 8:59 pm

    And I was already a follower, but I also now subscribe by Google Reader. Honestly, I thought it was the same thing, but I guess not???

    Can you tell I totally want to win this book!!! :-)
    .-= Cop Mama´s last blog ..Bees!!! =-.

  63. Cop Mama says

    Friday, February 5, 2010 at 8:57 pm

    Went on Amazon and checked out her book. I like the idea of having a small patterned run in the kitchen and then using the same tiles on the backsplash!
    .-= Cop Mama´s last blog ..Bees!!! =-.

  64. Cop Mama says

    Friday, February 5, 2010 at 8:55 pm

    Went to Debbie’s website and clicked on the “Comfort comes first” tab. She talks about the sofa being the place to start.
    .-= Cop Mama´s last blog ..Bees!!! =-.

  65. Cop Mama says

    Friday, February 5, 2010 at 8:53 pm

    I already follow you and now I follow Debbie! @TheCopMama
    .-= Cop Mama´s last blog ..Bees!!! =-.

  66. Cop Mama says

    Friday, February 5, 2010 at 8:53 pm

    Our living room is totally boring and baby proofed. We need HELP! Plus, I love the idea behind this book. Even if I don’t win it, I might just try to find it myself!

  67. Carol Scheidegger says

    Friday, February 5, 2010 at 7:43 pm

    I really need this book desperately and I keep trying all the different “give aways” for it…lol.

    My entire house needs help….but the worst area is the master bedroom…we have flooring stored there, along with a miter saw that’s blocking access to the dresser….I haven’t been able to use the master bathroom shower in 10 years…now “stuff” is stored in the shower…it’s really bad. The things I’ve mentioned are only the tip of the iceberg…

    I’m following both you and Debbie on Twitter, the tip I really liked from Debbie’s website is the suggestion to use witeout for dings in white trim…great idea.

    The thing that really caught my attention about the book is the front cover and the words “SLOB PROOF”. I just told my husband I was trying to win a book to help me slob proof our home. He answered me with, “I thought you were against divorce”.

    I’ve also subscribed to your blog. I think that’s everything. Luck, please be with me.

  68. Erin O. says

    Friday, February 5, 2010 at 7:30 pm

    Definitely the kitchen!

  69. Erin Dietrich says

    Friday, February 5, 2010 at 7:26 pm

    My Laundry room & my living room need the most work! My living room looks like a day care!

  70. thepsychobabble says

    Friday, February 5, 2010 at 7:07 pm

    my first instinct is to say “all of it”…but I’m assuming that’s not allowed. So I will narrow it down to either the living room, or the bedroom.
    .-= thepsychobabble´s last blog ..Cheesy Gushy Post =-.

  71. Brandie says

    Friday, February 5, 2010 at 6:10 pm

    This is a giveaway I can get behind. I am decorating challenged for sure!! Luckily I love color and painting is one thing I know I can do so I will do my best to win this one but don’t use random.org it hates me haha!!
    .-= Brandie´s last blog ..Two Ways to Help Haiti =-.

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