Ikea, The Pioneer Woman &#038; a Giveaway

smart idea to get an extra book—- jenna likey!

janene says:

I love Ikea and Ree…so much! What an epic way to spend a friday!

Laurmela says:

I would love to win the book, but would love to meet ya’ll too!

Amy of WhisperWood Cottage & Junkologie says:

Looks like a fun day!

Tina Paulson says:

You have so much fun! I wish I lived closer to my girls – we would love doing the same kind of day – instead we take pictures and share our adventures that way. ))) And then to just run into Ms. Ree – what kind of wonderful day???!!!! ))))

Sasha says:

How cool! Love P-Dub but can you believe I’ve never been to IKEA !?!

Karin Baker says:

Would love to win this — Do people need to have a blog now-a-days to have all the fun??? You guys rock!

Nancy~The Wife of a Dairyman says:

Looks like the perfect day….girl time, shopping, good food and friends!

becky says:

I need to plan a day like that!!

Julie {CalleLillyCafe} says:

can I just be your new bff? you always look like you’re having the best time! who wouldn’t shopping at Ikea (LUV!) & simply makeovers to the sky? yes. love it all. And Miss Ree? Luv her too! xo

GinaR says:

I Love Ree !! She is an awesome lady … I would love to win that book
xo

Kathi says:

I would love to win!

Cathy S says:

Yes, please!

Cate says:

Oh, looks like you had a great day! And how cool that you got to meet Ree!

Jami says:

I would love to win it…. Love Ree and love you guys! We’re buying our first home (close in April) and you have greatly inspired me!!!!! I can’t wait to get in there and play!!!

Jackie says:

Pick me, pick me! Love PW, so jealous!

Carrie H says:

Need to go back to Ikea…

So jealous you got to meet Ree! I would LOVE to meet her some day! Love Black Heels, I think I read it all while I was on bed rest with my daughter…

Melinda says:

Love the rhyme! Would love to win the book!

Britni says:

Oh, I’m so jealous. I need to figure out how to have more fun, like you do.

Julie says:

Letterhead…too funny!

Keaghan says:

I love Ree! Pick me for the book please???

Funky Junk Interiors says:

EEK! Sign folks are considered letterheads. This book has my name on it! Oh please random.org… mememe!

Your shopping trip looked like a riot!

Donna
http://funkyjunkinteriors.blogspot.com/

Lorri says:

Oh how cool! I love both you and Pioneer Woman!

Debby says:

What a wonderful giveaway !! Maybe oh maybe I will win !!

Margie says:

I’d love to win her new book! I got to see her in Phx. when she was signing her cookbook. She stayed until past midnight to get everyone’s book signed. I know because I was next to the last one there in line to get it signed! It was worth the wait! She is so genuine! Loved seeing all of my favorite bloggers with my favorite Pioneer Woman!

Terri says:

Love your site and Ree!!!

Barefoot Indian says:

Now that’s my kind of day.

Christy says:

Oooh, such a fun giveaway! I love PDub!!!

Leigh Ann says:

Glad ya’ll had fun!! What a great day with a great group of girlies!!

heidi@thecraftmonkey says:

Oh my gosh, I wish I lived closer, I would SOOO love to play with you gals at Ikea! How fun that y’all all went together to meet “THE” Pioneer Woman! Love her!

Bec@littlelucylu says:

Yes! Yes! Yes!
Sheesh! Now THAT looks like a good time in Borders!!! SO cool!
~Bec

Chelsy@sweetpeasandkisses says:

You did have fun girl! I can’t wait to read her new book!!

Wendy says:

What a fun trip to Ikea and Borders you girls had! And a totally fab giveaway. â™¥

Jennifer says:

So much fun!!

Amanda says:

It looks like you had a great day…and how sweet of you to get an extra book for one of your readers!

Miranda says:

Mar 15, 2011 at 11:37 pm

So much fun you must have had!! What a blessing to have friends that enjoy the same things. I loved your poem complete with pics. I miss Ikea. That place is awesome!

karri says:

Mar 15, 2011 at 11:38 pm

Sooooo awesome that you got to meet Ree!!!! Squeeee!!!!! I was just at Ikea this weekend and looked at so many of those same things, too (the trays – so cheap and cute!).

Brandy says:

Mar 15, 2011 at 11:38 pm

WOW!

Mrs.BigTime says:

Mar 15, 2011 at 11:38 pm

Looks so fun!

nancy nichols says:

Looks like you had a great day. I want to have a girl day now.

Nancy Bennett says:

I too would love to win the book. In fact a friend of mine and I also just went to Ikea and we too had a blast only we forgot to take pictures. Thanks so much for this opportunity.

Megan says:

Um, yes please! It looks like you had so much fun! Ikea and the Pioneer Woman is a winning combination.

Elise says:

looks like you had a blast! what a fun giveaway …

Sue says:

Mar 15, 2011 at 11:40 pm

What fun ~ Love your blog! I would love to win that book!

Debbie says:

Mar 15, 2011 at 11:40 pm

What a wonderful day you had!!! So much fun!!
I would love this book!!!!

Violet says:

Mar 15, 2011 at 11:41 pm

This is too awesome =P

nancy nichols says:

Mar 15, 2011 at 11:41 pm

Aw I’m jealous I wish I could get out for an all girl day.

Cece says:

Mar 15, 2011 at 11:41 pm

Looks like you ladies had a fab time! Sadly my broken foot kept me out of the line to see p-dub last week

Sherry from Austin says:

Fun post, I loved reading it! Ikea, Borders and PW, sounds like the perfect day!! Already have both of Ree’s books, but wanted to say I love your sight!! Now, at 11:42 at night, I am craving Swedish meatballs…..:)

Rochelle Gaukel says:

Looks like you guys had a blast! Would love to read Ree’s new book – looks like a true love story!
Rochelle

Alicia says:

Lucky, lucky girl! You met two of my hero’s! Rhoda and PW! And you got a picture of the best angle on a cowboy!

Kristin says:

Looks like SUCH a fun day! Love your blog – can’t wait to see what God does for you and Kevin with your adoption!

Brenda Weaver says:

How fun! I’d love to win a copy of Ree’s book! I love her recipes. Looks like you all had a great time.

jeannine says:

Mar 15, 2011 at 11:44 pm

Love your blog & love Ree too!

Helen says:

Mar 15, 2011 at 11:44 pm

I live in Alaska and Ree will never come up here to have a book signing. I really need her book.

Kelly says:

Looks like lots of fun. Would love to win the book!

Janna says:

Pick me! Pick me! Pick me! I REALLY want to read her book!

Glad you all had a great time at IKEA and the book signing!

tamara says:

LUCKY!……I wanna meet P-DUB!

Lindsey J. says:

I have been wanting to get that book so bad, but just haven’t made it to the store yet! Looks like you had a lot of fun!

Gab Gal Nan says:

Mar 15, 2011 at 11:46 pm

How GABulous!!!

Gab Gal Nan

Gabby says:

Mar 15, 2011 at 11:47 pm

I would love to win her book, I’ll be out of town when she comes around my town and won’t get to see. Oh please sign me up and pick me as the winner. Hahaha

The Old Block House says:

Mar 15, 2011 at 11:47 pm

I’d love to win her book. She’s made me laugh and cry. Love it!

Kristyn says:

Mar 15, 2011 at 11:48 pm

I love Ree!! I’m jealous you got to go to her book signing!!

Melinda says:

Mar 15, 2011 at 11:48 pm

You gals always have so much fun!!! I should have come down and met you! Ree looks adorable with you Southern gals and I am so thrilled to see that she is so sweet in person. How nice of her to sign that extra copy of the book for you to give away. Thanks for a chance to win it!!! Glad you ladies had such a wonderful trip! Love & blessings from NC!

Kelsey says:

Mar 15, 2011 at 11:49 pm

Looks like so much fun! Love PW!!

Kristen D says:

Mar 15, 2011 at 11:49 pm

fun!!!!!!!!!! you are so adorable!

Karen says:

Mar 15, 2011 at 11:50 pm

I don’t know which I’m more jealous about…that you went to Ikea or that you met Pioneer Woman!

Hilary Severson says:

Mar 15, 2011 at 11:51 pm

Oh, love PW and TLC! Those photos are a perfect blog world combination. Would love to be entered to win the book.

michelle says:

Mar 15, 2011 at 11:53 pm

Oh, for the love of wranglers! I can’t believe you got to see the MM in person. I would love to win a copy of the book!!!!
I want to go to IKEA now, too!!
~xo/michelle~

MelindaW says:

Mar 15, 2011 at 11:54 pm

What a blast you had! IKEA shopping AND a visit with PW! My idea of heaven! I have an autographed PW cookbook, because my fantastic daughter and son-in-law waited in a LONG line at a Seattle bookstore. Would be swell to have Black Heels to Tractor Wheels too!

Shelli Rae S says:

Mar 15, 2011 at 11:54 pm

Sounds like the perfect day!!! My birthday is coming up, and I would love to spend it just like that!

Jadyn says:

Mar 15, 2011 at 11:55 pm

Amazing! Love your rhyming story!

Qwendykay says:

Mar 15, 2011 at 11:55 pm

GET OUT, you saw MM in person! Lucky gal.

Stephanie Tisdale says:

Mar 15, 2011 at 11:56 pm

Love ikea!!! My 5 yr old will wake up and say I think it’s an Ikea day… Way to often! . And what a way to top it off with PW! Sounds absolutely fabulous!

Laura says:

Mar 15, 2011 at 11:57 pm

Looks like you all had fun!! How great to meet Ree in person!

Megan Lathrop says:

Mar 15, 2011 at 11:59 pm

Now I wanna go to Ikea…and be a winner winner chicken dinner!

Leigh says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 12:01 am

Looks like it was a GREAT trip!

Good luck on your adoption…we have a princess from Vietnam.

Love, love, love your blog!

Samantha says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 12:03 am

Looked like you all had so much fun! Hope I win!

Joyce says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 12:04 am

How fun! So glad I found your blog today!

Sondra says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 12:04 am

What a fun time you had. I missed Ree when she was in Denver; I’d love to have an autographed copy of her book.

JoLynn says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 12:06 am

Oh, you are so sweet! I would love to win a signed copy of her book. And it’s my 30th birthday today, so maybe it’s going to be my lucky day?? Thanks for your thoughtfulness!!

Molly says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 12:06 am

I had to miss the signing in our area Would love the opportunity to win her book!!!
~M

Staci says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 12:08 am

I felt like I was reading a Dr. Seuss book! I loved this post!!!:)

I have yet to read Ree’s book & have been told over and over I need to, so hopefully this is my chance! Crossing my fingers!

Vicki Griffin says:

What a fun day! I’d love to win an autographed copy of Ree’s book!

Restoration House says:

Would love to win this, count me int!

Linda says:

I stood in line in Houston for hours to meet Ree and get signed cookbooks last year. Would do so for
this book but she isn’t making it to my neck of the woods this year. I really have to say a big thank you
to Ree for linking to the lettered cottage. I am always amazed and delighted about every post. You are
wonderful and I am learning so much!

Tami says:

SO envious of 2 things here: 1) that you actually live near an ikea store and 2) that you made it to one of pw’s book signings! I missed her when she was here in Denver, so obviously I would love to win your giveaway! Thanks!!

Carolanne says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 12:11 am

Love the pictures! What a fun day! I recently heard of the Pioneer Woman website and have enjoyed seeing her perspective on rural life, plus the photos, food, and room makeovers are fun to look at.

Lynne says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 12:16 am

Layla!
I would love to win! You and PW are two of blogmothers! (you are both older than me in blog years…)
Bless you and Kevin and PW!
*Lynne*
{with love}

Heidi says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 12:16 am

OooOooOooo what fun you had!!! Looks like a day, and book, that anyone could enjoy!

~H

linda t says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 12:17 am

Oooh, I want to win REES new book!!! I have to finish her love story!!

Michele says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 12:24 am

Yes, please! (with a cherry on top!)

Rhonda says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 12:24 am

Sounds fun! I dream that the Pioneer Woman will someday come nearby, but I live in the middle of nowhere.

Amber Fussell says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 12:26 am

I’ve heard such great things about her book! I would love a chance to win!

Irma Garcia-Harris says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 12:27 am

How fun!!!

Barb says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 12:29 am

I read both blogs daily, would love to win! I love Ikea too!!!

Brenda says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 12:30 am

You are all too cool! I love what you do…

Kris says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 12:30 am

What a fun day you all had. Would love to win that book, please.

Pam @ diy Design Fanatic says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 12:31 am

Looks like you guys had a great time! I love Miss Ree!

shirley elizabeth says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 12:33 am

Oh goodness. I would LOVE her new book! I was able to meet her when her cookbook came out, but she’s not coming through AZ this time around!

Jessica Slingerland says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 12:34 am

i love her! winning her book would be awesome!

Jill says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 12:34 am

ohhhhhhhhh myyyyyyyyyyyy……soooooo coooool!!!!!!!!

how nice of you!

i never win anything though.

Kay N. says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 12:34 am

I would love to win her book!!!!

Beth C. says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 12:37 am

I love the poem! (And Ikea…;)

Merry says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 12:39 am

Marlboro Man, Ikea AND Ree? I love The Lettered Cottage, pick me, pick me!

Karen says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 12:40 am

That is too much fun for one day! Pioneer Woman, Borders, Ikea and girlfriends…sounds like a dream.

Alexis says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 12:41 am

Please pick me!

Joni G. says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 12:41 am

Wow, the Pioneer Woman and Ikea, too! You scored a terrific day! Miss Ree’s book would be a great score for me.

Judith @Creating Balance says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 12:44 am

Ree is my hero!!! I love her cookbook and would love to have the love story, too!

valerie pappas says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 12:46 am

Don’t you just love a stroll through Ikea, you girls make it look so fun!!!
Ree is a true goddess …. would love to win her book:)

jessica says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 12:50 am

Oh my my. Please pick me.

Mary Brooke says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 12:55 am

I have just recently entered into this world of reading blogs, and I absolutely love you and PW!! So to have a book with a little bit you and Pdubs attached to it would be a.ma.zing!!

Susan says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 12:58 am

I’m not sure I could handle all that excitement in one day. Just the thought of Ikea sends me into a tizzy. Wow!

Noelley says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 1:00 am

Her book has been on my wishlist since it came out. It would be awesome to win a signed copy!

Susan says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 1:00 am

This post is just CHARMING! But it makes me a little sad too…I miss my best friends. (but the book would be a great consolation prize!)

Jill says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 1:00 am

Ah, you got to meet PW!!! I’d sure luv to have that book!

Andrea says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 1:01 am

I would LOVE to win this book! Looks like you had a great day.

Elise Haro says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 1:04 am

I want it! I want it!

Jen says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 1:08 am

I’d love to have a signed copy. I have yet to read it but I’ve heard gret things about it.

Sharyl@Thelittlebrownhouse says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 1:12 am

What a fun post! Count me in!

meredith says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 1:13 am

i would love to win a copy of her book, i love pioneer woman! (and the lettered cottage of course!)

Julia says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 1:24 am

Oooh, I would LOVE to win her new book!!

~Julia

Kim says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 1:32 am

I love your blog! Love that all you cool women go to hang out! Jealous of going to Ikea though! Would really love to win a copy of the book!!

Tracie S says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 1:33 am

How much fun! You were in my neck of the woods.

Sarah W. says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 1:39 am

*sigh* Civilization = a place with Ikea! Hope I get picked!

eryn kesler says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 1:39 am

Oh, I went to her cook book signing, she is as sweet as her apple dumplings! I want to win the book too!

Christy H says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 1:40 am

I would LOVE to win her book! How awesome would that be?!

Aimee says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 1:41 am

Looks like you had a great time! I would LOVE to win that book

Renee says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 1:43 am

I so wish I lived near Ikea! Looks like you girls had a great time! Thanks for sharing and for the opportunity to win this awesome book!

alecia says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 1:44 am

i was so sad to miss her when she came to seattle! sooo glad ya’ll had fun!

Tricia Cooper says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 1:47 am

I’m leaving a comment…. <3 your blog, it always makes me smile. XOXOXOX

Sheena Hind says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 1:56 am

Pick me! I love Miss Reee and Miss Layla and ikea and borders )))

Marianne@Songbird says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 2:26 am

So many things are different in your world as in mine. Except for Ikea, that is the same all over! I love a day spent at Ikea, always so much inspiration.
I’d love a chance to meet Ree even more. But since that isn’t in the books, I’d settle for the book! I’d love to have it, thanks for the giveaway.

Ada in Coastal Cali says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 2:33 am

Isn’t she just the best. I mean really, don’t we all wanta be Ree when we grow up!!????
I DO.
love me some Pioneer Woman.
And I love that you caught Marlboro Man in his Wranglers in Borders! HA!!!

Oh please oh please, I’ll promise to make everything in the book

Judy says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 2:42 am

Count me in! Looks like a good time was had by all.

Judy

Denise says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 3:02 am

Would love this…I am a letterhead and a pioneerhead! Sounds like such a fun day!

Linda says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 3:13 am

Yeehaw … looks like you had a great time. Would love to win a copy of Ree’s book! Thanks.

Melanie Stewart says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 3:23 am

Oo! Yes please!!

Kim says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 3:39 am

TOTALLY WANT TO WIN THIS!!!
Coming back to the U.S. in just over a month and it would be SOOOO cool to have this waiting at my daughter’s house

tracyo says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 3:40 am

What a fun day you had! You all have the prettiest smiles! I wish you didn’t show the picture of Swedish meatballs…they are SO good, aren’t they? Thanks for the chance to win Ree’s new book. I just love her! And you!

Kodi says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 4:23 am

I’d llllloooooovvvvveeee to win!

Sharon Crawford says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 4:23 am

This book I would love to win,
Consider me in.
I would make another rhyme,
but alas, I am out of time.
This post has been fun,
but I gotta run.

Kelly @ Kelly Day Interiors says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 4:26 am

Pick Me, Pick Me! I would love to win this book!

Julie Jackson says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 4:29 am

Looks like and awesome day and that is an awesome book! Would love to win!

carol says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 4:32 am

What a FUN day!

Caitlin says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 4:42 am

I love Ikea! And Boarders… and P-dub!
Would love a copy of her book – she is awesome!

Christine Aldinger says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 4:51 am

wow what a great giveaway…..you girls always have a great time makes me smile just seeing ya’ll having a blast

Rachel P says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 4:57 am

Oh, I so want to win. {Crossing my fingers}

Kat says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 5:03 am

It looks like you all had a blast! I love to cook!

Lynn from For Love or Funny says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 5:04 am

I love Ree!!! (And you!!)

Jennifer says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 5:04 am

I would LOVE to win! My library has 14 copies Missing!!

Megan says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 5:06 am

What a fun girls day!!

Bev says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 5:08 am

Looks like soooo much fun. I would love to win !!!!!

Mom in High Heels says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 5:09 am

You had me at IKEA.

How exciting to get to meet PW!

VÃ¥rt liv i norr says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 5:09 am

I would love to win!!

Nice to see an IKEA store abroad. It looks just the same here in Sweden, and they keep the Swedish names on everything too

hugs
Helena

Meredith Treloar says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 5:15 am

Looks like a great day out!! Love it!! I would love to win – I follow Ree via my blog!!

Katie says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 5:15 am

OH MY GOSH!!!!!! You are so lucky to have met Ree (and her family?!)!!!!! And really, she is so lucky to have met you!!

THANK YOU SO MUCH for the chance to win and AUTOGRAPHED copy of her new book!!!! You are the best

paige says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 5:39 am

i loved the dr suess take on ya’lls day!
you were in my neck of the woods. i might have just flipped equally as big to run into you guys as i would have when i saw the marlboro man walk in!!
too cute

Lindsay says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 5:40 am

Sound like an excellent Friday! Nice giveaway too.

Julie B says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 5:46 am

I would love a copy of Black Heel to Tractor Wheels! I stayed up until 3am one night reading the entire story on-line.

Janna says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 5:51 am

I would love to win this book!

Shilo says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 5:51 am

You are so stinkin’ cute with your rhymes! Would love to win a copy of Ree’s book!

Hannah says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 5:53 am

i can’t believe you were in atlanta! i would have LOVED to meet you…and to cruise around ikea with ya! AND i’m super jealous that you met ree!

Andrea says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 5:54 am

I love your blog, PW, and IKEA! Sounds like the best kind of day. I totally suck at design, but reading your blog is teaching me little nuggets everyday. Love it!!!

Kathy M. says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 5:54 am

It looks like you guys had a lot of fun! Thanks for the giveaway!!

aliceinwonderland says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 5:55 am

I’m heading off to Montana to see PW on Friday. Would love to have this copy of the book.

elizabeth normandin says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 5:56 am

Isnt it great to have fun friends! I have a great sewing group of friends too! Please enter me in your contest. I love Pioneer Woman! Thank You! Beth N.

vicki j says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 6:03 am

LOVE BOTH of your blogs. I hope I win!!!!

karen says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 6:03 am

Love the Pioneer Woman! Thanks for the giveaway.

Kelly says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 6:08 am

Imagine the delight in seeing all you celebrities in the same place!!! I would have fainted if I saw Ree AND Layla in the same store! Looks like fun!

Shelly L. says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 6:09 am

Oh My Goodness!!! Ree in PERSON! You are beyond lucky!! <3 Thanks for thinking of us!

Marilynn says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 6:09 am

I really want this book! Ree’s site is how I found yours!!!

Mrs. Foot says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 6:09 am

Oh my goodness, what a great day! So jealous you got to meet PW. I hope she comes closer to me next time

gina says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 6:10 am

What a fun day you had. I’m envious. I have been wanting to go to Ikea again with friends for months but just can’t coordinate with everyone’s schedules. Love your poem….I tend to do that with birthday and Christmas gifts and have to throw in something random just so it’ll rhyme too.

What a great giveaway!! Hope I win!!

Chantelle says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 6:12 am

What a fun day! I would love to win the book – thanks for the fun!!

Becca @ Adventures in Decorating says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 6:14 am

Too cute, Layla! I miss IKEA … I see a roadtrip in my future after spying all of the goodies you found! *Becca*

Tracey T. says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 6:14 am

That is awesome that they were there! Would love to win this book!!!!!

Robin says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 6:17 am

I’m so jealous, sounds like y’all had a great day. PW’s blog was my first blog addiction!

Denise says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 6:18 am

I would love to win this book!
Thank you!

Susan says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 6:23 am

All of that talent and fun in one room! WoW!!
Pick me, pick me!

Tammy says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 6:24 am

Man O Man! Looks like a red letter, fun day!! I want an Ikea store, (your mother’s?) black and white purse in the sippin’ tea aisle and Ree’s book…in that order? Thanks for a fun giveaway!

Michelle C. says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 6:25 am

I love you both!

Hana says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 6:25 am

How FUN!! I heart IKEA! Spent an entire day strolling thru with a friend..doing the same things you did! Ha! Would love the chance to win Ree’s book!! Thanks!

xo Hana

Gail K says:

Oh, it looks like you had so much fun! I’d love to win the book!

Vanessa says:

How fabulous!!! I bet it was a wonderful day!

melanie groover says:

I would love to win it. I live in Atlanta and didn’t get a chance to get down there to see Ree. I was so mad!

Pam M says:

I’m going to the library today to pick up a copy that I had reserved. Owning my own signed copy would be SO MUCH BETTER!

Sue says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 6:27 am

Ikea, Borders and the Pioneer Woman? Sounds like a heaven on earth day to me!

angie @ The Cellar Door Stories says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 6:28 am

pick me, pick me! thanks for the chance to win ~ i loooove her cookbook and i’ve been wanting to read this book!

lynn says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 6:29 am

I’d love to win the book..cuz I love you both

kelly says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 6:29 am

pickme pickme pickme, please!!!!! looks like a super fun trip! i could kick myself for not going.
kelly

JanicE says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 6:30 am

Ooh, pick me — pick me!

Christy Q says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 6:31 am

How fun! I would have loved to meet Ree and tagged along on your IKEA excursion – my hubby rolls his eyes and groans when I drag him to IKEA. As a result, we make it to IKEA every few years.

Dara says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 6:31 am

I love Ree, and it would thrill me to win!

Margo says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 6:35 am

Looks like an AWESOME day!

mothergooseoftwinboys says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 6:36 am

Oh that looks like an enchanting day! I love Ikea, Ree, and girl days(although its been awhile!) My sister and I were going to go to the Columbus signing but …my babies were sick! Can’t wait to see what you found at Ikea!

Christie says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 6:36 am

What a great giveaway!

meryl says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 6:36 am

what an awesome trip! looks like you gals had quite an adventure

Alexandra says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 6:37 am

I feel a sudden urge to call in sick and spend the day at Ikea and Borders… Bliss!

Deneen says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 6:39 am

I love IKEA and I would love the book!
dreaming-n-color.blogspot.com

Kristin says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 6:42 am

I’m forever grateful to Ree – found TLC through her blog & I’m a HUGE Letterhead! xoxo

Kathy says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 6:42 am

Sounds like a perfect day! I wish we had Ikea here!!

Bethanie says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 6:42 am

Oh girls…what a fun day!! I live about 45 minutes out of Atlanta and would have loved to have been with you! Cannot believe I have never been to IKEA, but it is definitely on my “to do” list!! Have you been to “America’s Mart”…you guys would love that too!! Sign me up for Ree’s book…she’s one amazing woman!! I enjoy your blogs so much and have stolen lots of ideas!! :0) Bethanie

Catherine says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 6:43 am

What a super cute post!! And it looks like you had an amazing day, too. So happy.

Mariah Magagnotti says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 6:43 am

Its so crazy to me when two worlds (or two blogs) collide. I love her book!

Leah M says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 6:47 am

can’t believe I didn’t know PW was in Atlanta, so close, and i GOTTA make a trip to IKea, since it’s Spring Break here in Auburn!!!

Breanna says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 6:47 am

What a fun day! I love all the pictures! Hope I win!

Missy says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 6:50 am

Looks like you had a great time…I LOVE Ikea! I just went there last week and picked up many of the same items in your pictures…great minds! LOL hee hee hee How fun that you got to hang out with all those great bloggy gals too! Love them!
Love ya girl
missy

Bernie says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 6:51 am

How fun…love those kind of days!

Maureen says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 6:53 am

Heading to Ikea tomorrow!!! Love that place….and would love to win this giveaway

Amy Roemer says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 6:58 am

What a fun day! Would love to win the book!

AmyLea says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 6:58 am

Aw, love Ree! Bonus, my husband and kids love everything I cook from her website & cookbook!

Sara M says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 7:00 am

Missed her in NY. Would love to win that book!

Laura Koch says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 7:01 am

I WISH I could head out to IKEA!

Pamelotta says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 7:02 am

What a great giveaway! I’ll throw my name in the hat!

Amber says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 7:02 am

Pick me! Pick me!

Oh….. striped duvets at Ikea….. I think I just fell in love.

sally says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 7:03 am

Love PW and would love a copy of her book. Thanks for the giveway!

Diane says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 7:03 am

I’d love the chance to win Ree’s book. Because of Pioneer Woman I found your site and LOVE, LOVE, LOVE everything about it.

Thanks for sharing and being so generous!

Diane

Annette Taylor says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 7:04 am

Love P-Dub!! Would love to win!

Sabrina says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 7:04 am

So much fun!! Wow,I love the pioneer woman. I would love to win this book!! Thanks for the giveaway.

Beth says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 7:05 am

Thank you for offering this give away! What a great idea! Ain’t gonna lie…I want it!!
:0)

Alison says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 7:06 am

ikea swedish meatballs and pioneer woman all in one day? you lucky girls…yes ma’am…i’d shore like to win that book!

blessings,

alison
stuff and nonsense

Shelbel says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 7:06 am

your blog makes my day…there’s probably no missing the Marlboro Man when walks into the bookstore! This book is at the top of my list!

Kelly says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 7:07 am

Looks like a lot of fun! Your creativity could run wild in Ikea!!

Veronica H says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 7:08 am

Oh my!!! I would love to win…and I would have LOVED meeting Ree, but the closest she came to my town would have been a 8 hr drive (one way!) and I just couldnt make it…hoping for a closer visit the next time around.

renee says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 7:08 am

sounds like a great day would love to win i read every day it is so relaxing

Andrea in WI says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 7:09 am

Gosh, I wish there was an Ikea near me…the closest is Chicago. Maybe one day… Looked like you had a very fun day!

geri says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 7:09 am

Gotta Love “Play-Dates”.
(Especially at Ikea).
You always love each day no matter where you are.
geri.

Leah says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 7:11 am

Pick me!

Ashley says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 7:12 am

I’ve always wanted to shop at Ikea…we don’t have one here. Meeting Ree looks like fun though!

Katie says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 7:13 am

Meatballs, Malburo Man and Miss Ree…could it get any better? Can’t wait to read her new book! Crossing my fingers!

Renee says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 7:13 am

What a fun day!!
Squweeeee — you got to meet Ree!!!! Woot!
Would luvre her book!

Marci J says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 7:13 am

I would love to Win Ree’s book! I love the Lettered Cottage and the Pioneer Woman!!!

tina says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 7:16 am

Looks like ya’ll had a fun day! I have read parts of this story on Ree’s blog – the book must be fantastic!

tina

Amber says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 7:17 am

Sounds like a great way to spend a Friday with the girls.

Lauren says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 7:20 am

Pooh I love Ree! And so does my husband since I needed a lot of help learning to cook when we got married!

janet anderson says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 7:20 am

How neat! And what a perfect afternoon! I’d love to win Ree’s book, I use her cookbook all the time

Martha Clark says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 7:21 am

I am currently cooking my way through the PW cooks cookbook! I just made the meatloaf last night! I love her. And I love your blog! I forget how I discovered you, but It makes my day when I see an email update from you

Cheri says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 7:21 am

What a great give away and I LOVE to read. Count me in Layla.

Stephanie says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 7:22 am

Three of my favorite things, Books, Ikea, and PW.

mrsla2lip says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 7:24 am

I would love to win this book. I checked it out from the library I work at and didn’t have time to read it. I had to return it quickly because there were so many holds on it!

JustBeth says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 7:25 am

I have yearned for that book! And a signed copy? Heaven!

Katie Greenlaw says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 7:26 am

How sweet of you to get a second book signed. I’d love a copy. I met Ree during her cookbook signing a couple of years ago. She’s adorable….sweetest thing ever!

Lisa S. says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 7:27 am

You girlz look like you had so much fun! Lovin’ Ms Rhee’s hair!

Laurie Haese says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 7:29 am

LOVE how all you blogging girls support each other!!! Would LOVE the book! Thanks!

Sarah says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 7:29 am

So much fun! It makes me want to run to Ikea RIGHT NOW I would LOVE a copy of Ree’s book!

Kenna says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 7:30 am

Glad to see you had so much fun ~ I would love to win that book!!!

Christy says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 7:31 am

Huge PW fan! Would love to win a copy of her book!

Deborah says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 7:31 am

It’s mine, all mine. Pick me pretty please.

Jenny says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 7:31 am

What a fun day!!! I’d love to win Ree’s book!!

Courtney says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 7:32 am

LOVE Ree – would love to win a copy! Thanks for thinking of us!!

Fairfield House says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 7:34 am

Layla,

Looks like Friday was a wonderful day! I would love to add that book to my collection of favorites (only after I’ve read it a few times!) Thank you for hosting such an awesome giveaway!

Your Friend,
Deborah

Janet C says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 7:35 am

I would LUV to win Ree’s book!

maggie says:

A road trip with girlfriends….what a fun day! Your pics are a hoot Layla. Now I have this weird impulse to hop in the car and drive to IKEA. I’m so bummed that PW isn’t coming anywhere close to me but a chance to win her book here is some consolation. Thanks!

Laura says:

What a fun trip! Glad you had a good get-away.

Chrissy says:

Oh, yes please! I’d love a chance to win! Thanks a bunch!

Amy says:

Ohhhh! Me, me, me…. Love both of your blogs!!!!!!!!!!

Ellie says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 7:37 am

Wish I was there too!!

Melanie says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 7:37 am

I love you and P-dub!
I am the PERFECT candidate for this book:)

Carla says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 7:39 am

You’re a poet and already know it!

Kristina @ A Home Made by Kiki says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 7:40 am

What a fun day! I would love to win this!

Heather Burkey says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 7:40 am

wish i could have been there- looks like a blast!!!!

Christina says:

I LOVE Ikea…I went for my first time last month, it was heaven. I actually bought that white oval tray in the pic you posted! I LOVE Ree’s blog, and have been wanting to read her book…I’d love to win!

Shana says:

How fun!

I love those Swedish meatballs

Miranda says:

Oh, man oh man. PW is such an awe-inspiring woman, as are you!!! Daily reader of your blog. I’ve been knee deep in reading lately, can’t get enough, and I’d love to add this to my collection. Thanks

IAMSNWFLAKE says:

I’m so glad you had such a wonderful time. I’m a follower of her blog too and would love to read her book. Sign me in!

sara @ it's good to be queen says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 7:42 am

yes! i want to win it! and wow that looked like so much fun!

Hope says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 7:43 am

OH Please and Thank you!!!!!!!!

Aaron says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 7:44 am

That sounds like one amazing {and exhausting} trip! I would love to win the book.

-Aaron {the girl with the boy name}

Jen says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 7:45 am

What a fun trip! I would love to read Miss Ree’s latest–sign me up!

Heidi says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 7:45 am

Last time I was at Ikea I think I missed about half the store, gotta ditch the kids sometime…… I’d love to win the book, thanks for the opportunity!

Diane@InMyOwnStyle says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 7:45 am

I agree with Jennifer Rizzo – I need to move south, too You girls are always having so much fun!!!!

Would love for a chance to win the book.

Thanks-
My best- Diane

Tammy Sprinkle says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 7:48 am

Do I want to win? Heck Yeah, you’re darn tootin’ right ’bout that! lol had to come up with some cowboy talk for that fella in the Stetson. He must be Rees Marlboro Man. What a fun day you all had! Wish I’d have been there too. I love Ikea.
Enjoy your day,
Tammy

Lori says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 7:49 am

How cool! What a great giveaway!

northern cottage says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 7:49 am

a mixture of lettered cottage and pioneer woman – is there a better combo? what a fun giveaway! Looks like you guyd DID have fun at IKEA!

Kandra says:

Now that is a love story worth reading! How awesome that you got to meet them! Put me in the drawing, please! And then draw my name!

Angie says:

Sounds like an awesome trip you had! Would love a copy of the book

julie says:

Did you yell his name out loud and look the other way a couple times giggling? What a great day you obviously had!

Julie says:

Oh my! The ‘meeting of the blogs’! Two of my favourite! Love, love, love that love story! This is a wonderful little surprise while surfing tonight. I don’t even know if ‘Friday’ has come or gone cos I didn’t look at the date. I just had to say something. I’m from the ‘land downunder’ where it is too expensive to post to anyway, but I just had to leave a comment. I love the way both of you decorate so much. Can I send my house over for a re-do, pleeeeeeze?

Amy says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 7:52 am

Well, this is sorta depressing to me seeing all these comments. I like reading them, it’s just that I know the chances of winning are so slim. It’s like winning the lottery now.

Anywho, I got to see (hear, rather) PW recently, but was so disappointed b/c I couldn’t have her autograph my cookbook. We are in the middle of a move and my husband packed away my cookbooks and they are someplace in storage right now. Winning her book would be awesome!

I absolutely love your presto changeo before and after photos. I’d love to bring you to my new house!

Mary B. says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 7:52 am

You gals were busy. Would love to win!

Gillian says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 7:53 am

I found you through Ree, recently! Would love her book!

Donna P. says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 7:53 am

I would love to read this book. I love your blog and the PW is a close second to your blog!!!

Jess says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 7:54 am

Looks like yall had so much fun! I want to come play next time!!! Love your website

Brittanny says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 7:54 am

What a fantastic giveaway! Love both of these lovely lady bloggers

Anne C says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 7:54 am

I *LOVE* Ikea! Such a blast in there!

And I would loooooooove to win her book! I was drooling over it in the bookstore this weekend! Super fun giveaway!

Rebekah McGee says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 7:55 am

Ikea + Pioneer Woman? What a fun day!

Debbie from the Wichita Mtns. says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 7:56 am

Pick me, Pick me, Pick me. If only you knew how I love Ree. I missed her book signing in Oklahoma you see.

Jennifer says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 7:56 am

You gals have so much fun! What a fun giveaway!

Kara says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 7:57 am

Yay for a fun day and double yay for a fun giveaway! (Trying to rhyme like you!)

cristie says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 7:57 am

this was a post full of fun!
let it be me. xox

Maryellen says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 7:57 am

I’d love to meet Ree…and win her book!!

Kate says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 7:59 am

What a fun day – it would be so fun to read the signed book… hopefully I will win!

Stephanie VerHage says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 7:59 am

i love ikea!! i can’t wait to visit the chicago ikea this summer!

Jennifer C. says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 7:59 am

Looks like you girls had fun…I wish I had an Ikea near me!!! Read the PW’s cookbook…it was great!

Amy says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 8:00 am

Ikea is our favorite place to just hang out and get inspired. What fun you all had! ! Would love to enter the contest and win a great book! !

Tammy C says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 8:00 am

All I can say is, “Oh my!!!!”

Gina says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 8:00 am

I would love to win!!!!!

Holly says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 8:01 am

Ikea AND PW! That sounds like my dream day!! Thanks for the giveaway!

Linda says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 8:01 am

What a fun giveaway! love IKEA and the PW…….. I would love to win

Kim says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 8:02 am

Sounds like SO much fun!!! I don’t go to Ikea much anymore because everything is so cute..I spend a fortune. How awesome that you got to meet PW:)

Erin says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 8:03 am

OMG I heart the Pioneer Woman! I would love to read her new book! Looks like you girls had a ton of fun!

Sary says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 8:03 am

Love you guys — love Ree — what a fab giveaway!

Trena says:

Looks like a very fun day. Made me miss the shopping trips and girls’ night outs I used to have with my SIL’s and neices!

Kelli says:

Wait, a book from you but signed by Ree?! I must have! Sounds like you guys had a blast. I’m going to have to take a trek to IKEA some day, just not sure if our truck is big enough for all the loot.

Rachel Beasley says:

Ohmygoodness YES! I love that woman!

Julie says:

Ikea should have paid you for that interesting photo ops. I will surely look for every item you’ve shown here from the store.

Lisa says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 8:05 am

Are you kidding, I’d LOVE to win it!

Kim says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 8:05 am

So sad that just after I move out of Atlanta, PW comes to town!!! Maybe winning a book would make up for it??

Angela says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 8:05 am

I’d love to win it! Thanks for the opportunity!

Brooke says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 8:06 am

Looks like a great time, I’d love to win!

Nikki P says:

Looks like too much fun was had by all! P-dub’s book would be awesome.

Kindra says:

What a fun girls outing that was!! Thanks for taking us along for the ride. I would love to win The Pioneer Woman’s book! Fun!

Amy says:

So lucky! I love her! And IKEA!

Valerie says:

Looks like you had so much fun!! I would love to win the book.

Tina says:

oooooooo….I would LOVE to win PW’s Black Heels book. I’ll sit it right next to her cookbook…which is so darn pretty it’s on my coffee table and not in the kitchen where most folks keep their cookbooks! lol

Anne Sam says:

sounds like a totally DELIGHTFUL day!

Jennifer says:

Such a smart idea getting a second copy to give away!!! *crosses fingers!*

Chelsea says:

Sigh… I wish we had an Ikea closer! I’d spend every weekend there just browsing!!!
What a fun giveaway! Eek I’m a new PW reader but I tried making her Cajun Chicken pasta & I’m hooked!

Andi says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 8:09 am

Ohhh, pick me!!

LesleyG says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 8:11 am

Haha! Cute!

Mary Feagley says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 8:12 am

I’m not doing somethin’ right in Indiana…you girls have TOO much fun!

Margie says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 8:12 am

Goin’ to IKEA would “bea” dream!

Jen V. says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 8:12 am

It looks like you guys had a blast! I’ve been dying to hit up an Ikea for a long time, but unfortunately, there aren’t any in my area (or even within a reasonable day’s drive). Looking at your pictures makes me hope we can find one on our next roadtrip!!

SuburbanPrep says:

Oh to be with good friends. You look like fun was had by all.

SusanP says:

Love your blog…FOUND you by following P Dub and her site! Would love to get the book!

Lindsey says:

I have always wanted to get my hands on Rea’s Cookbook and to meet her too. Thanks for a chance to win, great giveaway!

Suzanne says:

Would L-O-V-E it!!

shawna says:

OH I want to win that sooo bad!

Ricki Jill Treleaven says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 8:14 am

Pick ME!!! Pick ME!!!! This book is already on my Barnes & Noble wish list

I am happy y’all had such a great time, Layla.

tara or some call me "a rat" says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 8:15 am

I would love to go to an Ikea. See I live in a small ass town and the closest one is forever away. Looks like a blast!!!

Anne Marie says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 8:16 am

I would love to win a copy!! I was all set to go to her book signing in Dallas, but it fell smack dab on when we were totally ripping apart our house, so no cigar! Looks like y’all had a blast!

andrea silva says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 8:18 am

happy wednesday! i hope i win the book

Jane says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 8:18 am

It looks like it was a fun day for all! I’d love a copy of the book!

XO,
Jane

Betsy says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 8:18 am

Oh, I hope I win!

Gloria says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 8:19 am

I already have a copy, but would LOVE an autographed one! The book is amazing if any of you haven’t read it yet.

Pick ME!!!!

Tiff says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 8:19 am

I don’t think a day could be much more fun than that! I’d love Ree to come Down Under again, this time to do a book tour . . . you could come too and tell me how to “fix” my living room!!!

Angelique says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 8:19 am

Ooh, I’d love to win Ree’s new book! When her cookbook came out, I went to one of her signings and got it autographed. Also chatted for a few seconds with Marlboro Man (and had him sign his behind…).

P.S. I lived across the street from that IKEA for a summer a few years ago! Loved it! Every once and a while I would just walk over there to get dinner and wander around the super cute set-ups.

Bonnie says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 8:20 am

LOVE Ikea and the Pioneer Woman!!

Val Miller says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 8:21 am

I want to win her new book!

CANDICE says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 8:21 am

PICK ME PLEASE! IKEA ROCKS & REE IS AWESOME!

Nancy Cornwell says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 8:22 am

I just finished reading the blog series about that book and would love to have one to read! And that with IKEA? You can’t beat it!

Raylan says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 8:22 am

Ikea AND PW…what an awesome day!!

melissa cable says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 8:22 am

Pioneer Woman and ikea in one day- Heaven, count me in on the giveaway.

Karen says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 8:24 am

I love your website and The Pioneer Woman, and I’d LOVE to get my hands on a copy of her book, autographed no less…..

moesha in mn says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 8:24 am

I need a good book to read soon!!

Rebecca says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 8:24 am

I am so bummed. I was in that Borders waiting for Ree and had I known you were there I would have somehow gotten up the nerve to introduce myself. So sorry I missed my chance!!

I’m even coming out of lurkdom for this post!

Kathleen says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 8:26 am

ooh, I want it I want it!

Tracie says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 8:27 am

I would love a copy!!!! Oh please!

kathy says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 8:27 am

I live perilously close to IKEA and visit too often. Looks like a great time with friends

KRISTEN says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 8:27 am

I would LOVE, LOVE, LOVE to win this book.

Thank you!

Leah says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 8:28 am

If my name is picked for the book, will you sign it as well?!?!?!

Jill says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 8:28 am

You seem to have fun no matter where you are! Ree didn’t come anywhere near my hometown (less than 6 hours) so I’d love a chance to win her signed book. thanks!

Becky Garrison says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 8:30 am

Oh, how I would LOVE to win that book! Please pick me! And, I’m thinking you were in my town of Atlanta – isn’t Ikea the neatest place!!! (That was a statement, not a question, btw!)

Thanks for the chance to win, Becky G. in GA

Shannon C. says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 8:31 am

I hope I win!

Cheryl says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 8:32 am

Got to see Ree in Houston when her cookbook came out – I loved hearing her talk – I actually started reading your blog off her site!!

Amanda says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 8:32 am

Jealous that you got to meet PW! How fun! I like Leah’s thought – if I win, I want you to sign it, too!

Simply Susan says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 8:32 am

I love Lettered Cottage and I’d love to wine Rea’s book.

Susan says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 8:34 am

I love you and Ree! I’m sure I’d love that book, too!

Leslie says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 8:34 am

I’d love a copy of her new book! Thanks for the giveaway.

Elyse says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 8:35 am

Pick me! I love her! You also just reminded me of how I think I need to make a trip to IKEA this week….

Katie says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 8:35 am

Would LOVE it! Have been watching your renovations and dreaming of the day I can roll up my sleeves on our own little cottage. Put in an offer on a dream of a place this week!! Thanks for sharing your contagious joy.

marty says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 8:36 am

Looks like a fun day! I’d love have win Ree’s book!

Tammy says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 8:36 am

This is Awesome!

Mary Helen says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 8:36 am

Definitely jealous. I’d be happy with the book though!

Cheri says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 8:37 am

What a fun day! Looking forward to seeing the mantle! I’m waiting on your inspiration before doing mine!

susie says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 8:37 am

Looks like you had a fabulous day. I’d love to win this book.

Angie says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 8:39 am

What a glamourous life you lead… pick me!

cmm says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 8:40 am

Love this post. Count me in for the contest. I found your blog through PW!

Sara J says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 8:41 am

Ohhh, the joys of Ikea! Looks like you all had a fun day!

Mary says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 8:41 am

happy wednesday to you! hoping I get some good news on friday! and sidenote, also praying for all that’s going on in Ethiopia- we have some dear, dear friends waiting and praying as well-

jaime says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 8:41 am

I would love to win P-Dub’s book!!! Thanks, Layla

Kris says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 8:42 am

OH. MY. GOODNESS!!! Layla and Ree in the same photo!! LOVE both of your blogs….first ones I check each day!

Beverly says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 8:43 am

Put my name in and thank you for reminding me to stay clear of Ikea – way too many good things in there!

Amanda S. says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 8:43 am

Looks like a very fun day! Ikea and Pioneer Woman!? Too much goodness! I’d love her new book.

P.S. Thanks for the lovely back-side photo of the hunky cowboy.

Sue Symens says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 8:43 am

You ooze fun! Would love to spend a day shopping with you!

Cheryl in AL says:

I love Ikea. I just wish it was not a 150 mile drive. I am also a biig fan of Ree Drummond. I remember the good old days when you would have maybe 700-800 comments on a contest post. Plus she cooks food my hubby likes.

Leslie says:

Worlds colliding!!! I love it when bloggers I love get together! (Although it makes me really, really want to be there!) I have both of Ree’s books and love them, but I’d pass mine along if I won the autographed copy! Glad you had a good time! (Oh how I wish there was an Ikea in my vicinity!)

Whitney says:

I’d love to win this book! I have a nice long vacation coming up that I could use some extra reading material for!

Tracy says:

Would love to win it.

Joyce Davis says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 8:47 am

Love your blog. You’re very talented. And I love Pioneer Woman – the first blogger I started reading.

debra hamill says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 8:47 am

I love your blog. I also follow Ree’s blog. I would love to win her cook book.

andrea says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 8:48 am

I would <3 the book…it would be the first time that I won anything though…lol

Stephanie W says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 8:48 am

Pick me!! Pick me!!! I love you both and it would be such a treat!! I love IKEA too, by the way. Live way too far away, however.

Angie says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 8:49 am

I’d love to win this book! I love IKEA!!!

Amy Chappelle says:

Oh… I would love it! I hope I win. I hope I win. I hope I win

Heather Travis says:

Eek! Squeeel! I just love your blog and just love PW! would love to win the book:)

Karen says:

Pioneer Woman AND IKEA – two of my favorite things!!

Linda says:

Please sign me up. Love your blog!!!;)

Ash says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 8:51 am

pick me!

Barbara Gallier says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 8:51 am

Love Love Love Ree and all Pioneer Woman things! Actually, I think I’m addicted. Haven’t gotten the chance to meet her in person (and you got see the whole FAM???) — lucky ya’ll!

Pam says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 8:53 am

I would love to win this. I have the PW blog bookmarked – right next to yours. Two of my favorites!! What I would love even more is to hang out with you gals, looks like so much fun.

Katie says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 8:53 am

Yes! I would love to win the signed copy!

Mandy says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 8:54 am

I’m mildly obsesses with p dub! I’ve met her twice and she was sooo nice! Like my rhyme?

Brandy says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 8:54 am

LOVE Ree! I would love that book!

Brandy @ titsworthfamily.com

Brooke says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 8:54 am

I can’t wait to read her book! I wanted to go to Atlanta so bad last week to meet Ree, but it didn’t work out!

Becca says:

That does sound like an excellent kind of day. I need one of those days. Soon, please.

Amber says:

These are a few of my favorite things!

wendy says:

Layla,
I would love to win, pick me:)

Debbie D. says:

Wow! Ikea and Pioneer Woman all in one day….perfect!

AmandaT says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 8:57 am

Awww, yay! Can I come hang out too? My bestie just had a baby and I miss my girl talk. We trade Pioneer Woman recipes all the time. Love her (and you, of course)!

Sara says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 8:58 am

Why are all the shots of Marlboro Man from behind? Hmmmm….. LOL

courtney says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 8:58 am

So much FUN!!! Looks like an awesome day.

Alisa D says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 8:59 am

Oooh! I’d love to win. It’s like a dream come true – my two favorite bloggers intersecting.

BDZLER says:

Pick me!

Donna says:

The perfect ending to a perfect day!

Hannah says:

Wish I had an IKEA or a Borders nearby!!

NL Snider says:

I just borrowed Ree’s cookbook from our local library! I really have enjoyed reading about her family life.

Beth B says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 9:01 am

It looks like ya’ll had a great trip! What a great giveaway too! Thanks so much!

Patti says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 9:01 am

Yes please!

Jenni says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 9:02 am

um….yes! I want to win!!

Esther says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 9:05 am

I would love to win! It looks like a fun book – and a great giveaway!

Rachel Mathai says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 9:06 am

Ooh! Ooh! Pick Me! Pick Me!

Urban Wife says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 9:07 am

IKEA is the best store ever! And I’m jealous you got to see Pioneer Woman. I’m still waiting on that day.

skye says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 9:07 am

i would love to win a copy of ree’s book! and i love love love the striped duvets from ikea – i have one in green. i have two dogs that like to snuggle with me at night so it is washed (a LOT) and it has come out squeaky clean and brightly colored every time! love it!

Lisa @ all things * jane says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 9:08 am

How fun! Sounds like you had a blast that day. And, of course, I’d love to win her book – thank you for hosting this giveaway!

Rushelle says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 9:08 am

I found the Pioneer Website through your previous post… and OH. MY. H.E.DOUBLE HOCKEY STICKS! I was up until 1:00 this morning going through it and loving EVERYTHING I SAW!!! Hubby on the other hand wasn’t such a fan of having my lamp on that long, but I couldn’t help it!! I’m Addicted!! I love photography and design, and blogging has become a HUGE part of my life. (personal and business) I would love love LOVE to have a copy of this book. Boo Ya! Baby! And Hubby would be stoked to have another long night (read: early morning) of my lamp on. lol. I’m not sure this classifies as a comment anymore, but emails are nice too right? anybody? Bueller?

Ginger says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 9:09 am

Looks like you gals had a blast. I need to make it to IKEA, but since it’s a 2 1/2 hour drive one way…it’s only an annual event. I would love to have a signed copy of Ree’s book. That woman is wonderful!

Julia says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 9:10 am

Hilarious post – love all your rhyming! I LOVE P-Dub!!! : ) Jealous that you got to meet her!

Julie @ Connell Tales says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 9:10 am

Oh how great! I’d love to win that copy!! Crossing my fingers…

Elisabeth says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 9:12 am

I jealous! Ikea and PDub in the same day!!!!

Monica Judd says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 9:13 am

Oh what fun! I would love to have one of Pioneer Woman’s books… plus from the TLC… perfect!

Megan says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 9:13 am

What a fun day. Ikea, PW, books! incredibly happy you were able to have such fun

sally derevan says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 9:14 am

Love the Pioneer Woman and her book! And before I turned into a vegetarian, I used to love those Swedish meatballs at Ikea!

Teresa S. says:

What a great idea!!

Alli says:

Looks like a fun day! I love PW. It would be so awesome to win the book!

Paula in MN says:

I’d love the book, and would really love to hang out with you for the day!

Laura J says:

I <3 IKEA

Trinity Whitley says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 9:17 am

How could I not enter?
Layla & Ree
Two of my favorite Bloggies!

Ok, maybe I got a bit carried away by all of your rhyming.

MaryAnn says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 9:18 am

What a fun, fun day! Sign me up b/c I wanna win!!

Amy L says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 9:20 am

What a fun day! I can’t wait to read Ree’s book.

Chloe says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 9:20 am

Glad you had fun in Ikea! So jealous that you got to meet Ree!

Kathleen says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 9:21 am

I would love to win, thanks!

Amy R. says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 9:22 am

I would love to have a signed copy. I am such a fan of Ree!

Jenne says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 9:23 am

I love Ree too!

Lindsey R. says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 9:23 am

Ack! How exciting! Thanks for a chance to win.

gail kragthorpe says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 9:23 am

I would love this book!!! crossing my fingers and toes!

Nicole says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 9:24 am

I’d love to win the book! Count me in!

cheryl says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 9:24 am

How fun!! I can only imagine what it would be like shopping at IKEA with you all!!

Lizbeth says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 9:27 am

What a great girls day out.

Megan Holmen says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 9:27 am

This makes me wish that we had an Ikea closer to us! Sounds like you had a blast. Thanks for the opportunity to win!

kerri says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 9:27 am

oooh pick me!!!

rebecca.k says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 9:28 am

What an awesome day with wonderful friends! I love Ree!

Lorrie says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 9:29 am

More pics of Marlboro Man please!!!! (Gush!)

Delta Whiskey says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 9:29 am

I’m going to try so hard to go to IKEA this weekend! We’re going to Dallas for a wedding, and I might spend the morning trolling IKEA. CAN’T WAIT!

Luciane At HomeBunch.com says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 9:29 am

Layla,

I saw you guys on Rhoda’s blog. How fun was that???

Happy for you girls.

Now, I never have won anything on the net… hopefully this will be my 1st time!!!

Have a great day!

xo

Luciane at HomeBunch.com

Adventuresofamiddleagemom says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 9:30 am

I love Pioneer Woman and her blog. It would be wonderful to win an autographed copy of her book! Thanks for offering it up!!

Nicole H. says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 9:30 am

Sounds like a fantastic day to me! I also love Ree and found your blog when she featured it on her blog! I am now a huge fan of yours as well! I LOVE the blogging world and am glad I can look to your blogs for inspiration and smiles!

Carissa Spatz says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 9:31 am

I LOVE the Pioneer Woman! Her cornbread is my favorite thing to make. It reminds me of my grandmother.

Lynn in Michigan says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 9:33 am

Ooooooooooooooooooohhhhhhhhhhhh … I would LOVE that book. LOVE Ree. LOVE TLC. What a great combo! Pick me! Pick me! Pick me!!!!

Jacqueline says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 9:33 am

I found your site thanks to Pioneer Woman! How cool would it be to win her book because of you!

And I love IKEA “sigh”…

Deb says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 9:33 am

Ooh, pick me, pick me, pick me!!!!!!!!!!

Amanda Perry says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 9:34 am

I am clearly leading the wrong life…. Love your house and love Ree’s life lol….

Marian- KY says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 9:34 am

I read it the first time, when she posted a chapter at a time. Loved it!

Amanda Butler says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 9:35 am

Oh, Pick me!! I visit both of your sites everyday so it would be the best of both worlds!

Bonnie says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 9:36 am

You are too funny!

Valeri says:

Oh my gosssssshhhhh I LOVE me some Pioneer Woman!! How awesome that you got to meet her!! I want that book girl!!!

julie says:

she is Cool …

Holly Edwards says:

Me! Pick me! I love you AND I love the Pioneer Woman!

Lisa says:

you are too funny.

laurie says:

Went to IKEA last week in Palo Alto, CA. It’s 4 hours from my home, but I always try to stop by. Thanks for the opportunity to win!

Jessica says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 9:40 am

Looks like so much fun!! And I love PW! Would love to win this.

Emily R says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 9:40 am

I LOVE REE!! Pick Me! Pick Me!
(See, I rhymed too, just for you!)

Jamie says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 9:40 am

What a great giveaway! And your post is delightful too.

Mellisa says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 9:41 am

Lucky you to meet Miss Ree! Thank you for the wonderful giveaway

Kay says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 9:41 am

Pick me! Pick me please!!!!

Libby says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 9:43 am

Looks like a really fun day! Would love to win The Pioneer Woman’s book!!

Amy says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 9:44 am

Pick Me! Pick Me!!!

Wendy Gleaves says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 9:44 am

Pick me… I’m a letterhead!

Amy says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 9:44 am

I have her cookbook and ADORE it! Would surely love another one authored by her!

Linda Stocking says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 9:45 am

You lead a charmed life! All that fun at Ikea and then meeting PW – I would be thrilled to win that book

Natalie says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 9:46 am

Lucky! Looks like you had a fun filled day!

alissa says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 9:47 am

i’d love it! looks like a great day!

Lisa says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 9:47 am

I wish I could go to one of her book signings, but she hasn’t come anywhere even remotely near my home. Looks like you had a great time.

Kristen C. says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 9:48 am

I love your blog and her blog and everything about them both Count me in!!

Jenn says:

So I didn’t initially read the title of your post and I was just scrolling through the pictures- and I started laughing because I immediately recognized Marlboro Man from his backside alone because of all the pictures she posts of him from the back in jeans. haha He’s got to have the most recognized butt in the blogging world!

Maureen S says:

Great giveaway. Thanks for sharing with us.

Jen M says:

I would love one!

Tiffany says:

Sounds like an awesome day…pick me for the book give away!!!!

Robbin says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 9:50 am

To win a signed copy of the book would be really dreamy, I’ve made her mashed potatoes, and they are SOOOOO creamy :0! Sorry, but you got me in the mood to RHYME!! I’ve not had the pleasure of meeting Ree, but I follow her blog and LOVE IT!!! I have her cookbook, but not BHTTW. Sure would LOVE TO WIN!

Kari says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 9:50 am

Sounds like a fun trip! I would love to win her new book.

Elle says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 9:50 am

I’d love to win a copy of the Pioneer Woman’s book. Thanks!

Kimberly Russell says:

OOO! Pick Me! Pick Me!

Pam N. says:

there is nothing, and I mean NOTHING, like a girls’ day out! What fun! Thanks for the chance to win.

Katrina says:

I LOVE The Pioneer Woman. Especially when she writes about her dog, Charlie!

mindy thompson says:

We just recently moved and I have consulted you blog several time for inspiration in putting my new home together. The PW is also a fav of mine. I love trying her delicious recipes (when I’m not on a diet). I would love to win!!!

Aimee says:

Pick me!!!

Terri says:

So, so, so love that Pioneer Woman!!! Hope that new book is headed my way!!! Thanks Layla!!!

Terri

Sharon says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 9:52 am

Wow … sign me up!

Gena says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 9:53 am

Would LUV the chance to win Ree’s book! How blessed you are to have such terrific friends! What a FUN girl’s trip!

becky up a hill says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 9:53 am

Oh JoY, that was a fun blog, Yes please!

debbie says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 9:53 am

good luck everyone !
pick me please !

Renae says:

Sign me up to win…i’m currently reading my office mate’s copy of it!!

Kim says:

Two of the three blogs I read religiously — you and Ree!
Please hook me up with this book.

Martha says:

I love PW!!! I stood in line for 3 hours with my sweet and very patient 6 year old to have my cookbook signed. She is the best – PW and my little girl. I think I will add you to the list Layla. : ) You are awesome too. Great giveaway. : )

Renee says:

That looks like a blast, I love Pioneer Woman!
Hope I win!

Jan says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 9:55 am

Awesome!

RisaJ says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 9:55 am

OMG…it looked like you guys had so much fun!
I love IKEA and I love the Pioneer Woman. Actually, I went to a book signing she had here in Oklahoma City, but didn’t get a chance to get my recipe book signed. This would be an awesome win!

Love you blog. Keep up the good work!

Risa J

sarahannerw says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 9:55 am

oh man, those meatballs make me hungry! and there are lots of pretty ladies in this post!

Judy says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 9:56 am

I love a good Girsl Day Out! This post is a nice reminder that truly … we get by with a little fun from our friends!

Lois@Frugaldecormom says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 9:56 am

What a fun day! And a fun giveaway!

D Jones says:

Looks like a great day……I enjoy all your ideas!!! Enjoying many recipes….I make cakes and my new favourite……..Better Frosting Ever, and it is!!! Thanks

Ronnie Gunn Tucker says:

I live 45 minutes from an Ikea and I’ve never been there. People are dumbfounded when I reveal this. I think you may have put me over the edge with the blue striped trays and the ticking stripe duvets! I’ll let you know if I make it there!
Thanks for what you and Kevin do here. I may not say much, but I’m here and enjoying your escapades!
Yes, I love The Pioneer Woman!

Brandi says:

I’d love it. Loving your blog and so glad to find you through Ree’s site.

Laura says:

I’d like to win
It would make me grin.
So much fun at Ikea
On your shopping spree-ah!
And Borders for a story
Of PW’s glory.
Your life’s so cool.
Oops- time to start our homeschool!

Jessica says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 9:59 am

You are far too cute, and oh so fun (next time your back in Minnesota, I want a trip to IKEA with you )!!! Sign me up for the book giveaway.

Cherie says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 9:59 am

It looks like a great day. The Pioneer Woman has wonderful books.

Sharon says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 9:59 am

Love your blog. Love to cook. Would love the book!

Lin says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 10:00 am

IKEA and Ree what a fun shopping shopping spree!

Elisa F. says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 10:00 am

Aaahaaaahaaaa! Hiding your hands in your bags and singing into fake microphones! You have fun no matter where you go or what you do. You’ll be the just the best momma.
Isn’t Ree just the dreamiest?

Jenni says:

What a fun day! The first time I stumbled across Ree was when she was midway through her romantic tale on her blog and I was hooked! It would be fun to check out the book version.

Dana says:

Oh my! I’m feeling like a winner! I wonder how I’m going to manage with my fingers crossed for the next 2 days?!

Christina B. says:

How fun! I just went to Ikea last week, too. Love that place, and love PW!

kristen says:

Looks like a great girls day out! I bet it was quite the sight to see Marlboro Man wandering around the bookstore! I’d love to see Ree’s signed book end up in my mailbox.

Kate says:

Looks like a great day, I would love to win the book!

Brooke says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 10:02 am

Sounds like you ladies had a wonderful time! What an awesome giveaway! I would LOVE to have an autographed copy of a PW book!!! Ahhhhh!!!! Good Luck everyone!

P.S. LOVE the rhyme!

Anna says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 10:03 am

LOVE IT. Looks like a perfect day.

Linnie says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 10:03 am

Oh my gosh! You met her!!! I’m so jealous and I’m also jealous that I don’t have a copy of her book yet! Sign me up!

Christine says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 10:04 am

I SO hope you pick me — I found your site from P-Dub!!!!! Just love LOVE LOVE her!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

diana says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 10:04 am

How much fun!!

Kate says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 10:04 am

Me me me!

Sandra Dee says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 10:05 am

How fitting – I discovered your wonderful site because it was mentioned on PW’s blog. Glad to see you are returning the support. And because of your shopping excursion, I will go support my local Ikea this weekend. Thanks for the inspiration – and a chance to win the book!

Anne says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 10:06 am

Looks like you had a blast. We have an IKEA close but not PW!

AshleyG says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 10:07 am

OMGEeeeeeee!!!! I hope I win!!!!!

Sarah says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 10:07 am

Maybe this will be my lucky day for the first time ever!

Erin @ Carolina Country Living says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 10:07 am

Whew! What a day! Glad y’all had so much fun!

Caren G. says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 10:08 am

You had a day that dreams are made of:) Aren’t we blessed to live in the U.S?

jessie says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 10:08 am

Love your site and atlanta. Great IKEA and Borders as well.
would absolutely love the win the book!!!!!!

Taylor says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 10:08 am

Ah I would love a copy of Ree’s booK! Wonderful giveaway!

Corinne says:

I’d love to win!!

debbie says:

What a wonderful day u girls had. Would love to win the book.

Paulina J! says:

Pick me! Pick me! I love me some P-Dub! And you too, of course!!

Sara H says:

So jealous of both!! I have never been to Ikea, but I have always wanted to go! And I am dying to read the Pioneer Woman’s book!

Jennifer Jensen says:

Looks like a fun day. I would love to win!

Ashley T. says:

Love to win the book

Rachel says:

Awesome, I’m jealous! Looks like a fun time!

Angela says:

I’m so bummed I couldn’t make it to the book signing, so winning the book would make me really happy!

Alison says:

Sounds like my perfect day!

Nicole Hanger says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 10:11 am

I love Ree and have been following her for about 4 years now! She hasnt come to AZ yet so i still need the book! Plus I love your blog!

Kerri says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 10:13 am

Love the Pioneer Woman! Thanks for thinking of us :^)

Lisa Shanahan says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 10:13 am

What a fun day! I’d love to win…fingers crossed!

Brooke says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 10:13 am

Glad you had a great time!! I now really really wish there was an IKEA near where I live (in the middle of nowhere Wyoming) and I wish I could win Ree’s book!

Karen says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 10:14 am

What fun! Is Ree as nice as she seems? Of course she is! I’d love to read her book.
Karen

Adriana says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 10:15 am

fabulous get-away! love me some PW

Kristen Maddux says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 10:15 am

Keep thinkin I gotta get that book!

Joan says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 10:16 am

Wow, two of my favorite bloggers in one place! How cool is that! I could use a fun time right now. Glad you all had a blast.

Jane George says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 10:16 am

Marlboro Man in his Wranglers, now that would make my week!

Carolyn in Utah says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 10:17 am

Did you get a chance to talk to Ree? what’s she like?
Pick me! Pick me!

Holly says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 10:17 am

OMG!!!! You girls seriously have so much fun together!!! I need to move your way!

Meredith says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 10:18 am

What a fabulous day! I would LOVE to win the copy of the book – thanks for a great giveaway!

Donna says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 10:19 am

Love Ikea, but love Pioneer Woman more…..

Susan says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 10:20 am

Would love to win the book – read an excerpt in Womans Day and it was good.
Looks like you guys had a fun time!

Jenny says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 10:21 am

Looks like so much fun! I love sitting in book stores:) Yay for meeting Ree!

Autumn Rujiraviriyapinyo says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 10:22 am

Amazing! Thanks for the opportunity! I would love to win a copy of PWs book =)

Heather says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 10:22 am

Love Love IKEA,
Love Love The Pioneer Woman

Tricia says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 10:22 am

Oh what fun, and oh how I would love to win that book!!

xo*tricia

Simply Sara says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 10:23 am

2 things, would love to win the book….

And also, I love the platters, I may just have to go by there on my lunch break!

Alice R. says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 10:24 am

What a fun day! And me, me – I want to win – next best thing to being there! I’ll pretend I was.

Karen says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 10:24 am

Looks like you ladies had a wonderful day! I’d love the chance to win Ree’s book :O)

Christy Campbell says:

What a wonderful day!! Ikea and PW:)

Suzanne says:

Makes me want to head to Ikea. (My visits there border on “events”)
Would love the book!

tess says:

A perfect day with friends – glad you had f-u-n FUN!

Pam says:

On your blog I love to look,
Here’s hoping this post wins me a book!

JulieD says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 10:26 am

Shnazzy! I’ve had her book in my “wishlist” on Amazon since I heard it was coming out.

(and don’t you love Ikea?)

Dawn says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 10:27 am

Looks like you gals had a blast! Hoping to win the book, hope, hope, hope!

Shannon says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 10:27 am

Looks like so much fun! Was just at our ikea yesterday looking at some of the same stuff! LOVE the Pioneer Woman!
XO
Shannon

Koren H says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 10:28 am

Love IKEA, Love Ree & Love TLC!!!

Jeni says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 10:29 am

Love you (just found your site) and love the PW!

Kathy says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 10:29 am

Your Friday looks a lot funner than mine was! Great post–love the rhymes!

Jaime says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 10:31 am

Looks like so much fun!

jo says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 10:32 am

Hi! Love the site…

DebZorn says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 10:32 am

I love the Pioneer Woman. She is just so funny (and so smart). After this post, though, I think you are a close second.!

Lisa Arnaudo says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 10:32 am

Ooooooh so jealous! I wanted so badly to get down to SF to meet Miss Ree….how fun!

sandy says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 10:35 am

I’ve never met The Pioneer Woman and I’ve never been to IKEA, but I visit your blog everyday! Thanks for sharing Layla!

sthompson says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 10:35 am

I’ve been dying to read her book! Thank you for the opportunity

Rebekah says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 10:36 am

Oh WOW would I LOVE to win this!!! What a great giveaway. Looks like you ladies had a fun day together.

Barbara says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 10:37 am

Would love to win the book, since I don’t have a nook. Nice to see you guys having fun on your adventures in the south.

shari says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 10:37 am

Hello Layla ~

Such fun at IKEA!! Love that place myself! And then in the same day to meet Ree. WOW! I would love to win her book!Is it a cookbook or her new Confessions? well, no matter – I’d love either! Thanks for the chance!
Shari

Diana Minutelli says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 10:38 am

Have loved getting updates from Kevin and Layla. It’s a nice break from my everyday routine of saving the world one teenager at a time. (I’m a high school counselor.)

How nice it would be to spend my evening reading High Heels to Tractor Wheels from cover to cover! Love Pioneer Woman, such talent behind a camera lens, teaching her children, whipping up culinary fabulosity…she’s amazing…as is The Lettered Cottage!

Lucie Weiss says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 10:38 am

Love your blog.

Amanda Gouldie says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 10:38 am

I love The Pioneer Woman!

Victoria Cullen says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 10:40 am

Yes, yes, yes! I would LOVE to win Ree’s book! Love her and YOU!

Lexie says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 10:40 am

You’re so cute-love the Ikea story! And I dying to read the conclusion of Black Heels…

Jewel says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 10:42 am

A trip to IKEA, Borders and seeing the Pioneer Woman – all in one day?! What a perfect day.

Kim G says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 10:43 am

Love Ikea and P-DUB!!!!!!!

Wendy says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 10:44 am

Wow we are finally getting an IKEA store in the Denver area and I am so excited. It looks like fun and to top it all off with the borders trip. Thanks for taking us on the trip with you.

Maryanne says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 10:46 am

So much fun! thanks for your blog…I LOVE IT!!!

Tricia says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 10:46 am

I would love to win this book! Thanks for thinking of us Looks like y’all had a lot of fun!

Amy R says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 10:48 am

Wow, what a great day you had! And, double bonus – Ree and Marlboro Man~ Were her boys around too? So glad you had so much fun and thanks for sharing your day with us!

Catherine says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 10:48 am

How fun! Yes, yes, yes, please sign me up!

Cortney says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 10:49 am

Fun, fun, fun! I’d love to win that book!

Betty says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 10:49 am

What a fun Girls Trip….I need one myself? The book is one I’d love to win.

Rachel Jernas@bigfaithtobiglife says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 10:50 am

I’m signed up!

HopiQ says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 10:50 am

Looks like you had a fantastic time!!! Love it!!! Thank you for offering up the book for a giveaway!!!

Kelly D says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 10:50 am

Looks like a fabulous time. Can’t wait for our IKEA to open here in Colorado!

Cass says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 10:51 am

You ladies sure know how to have fun! Thanks for the opportunity to win.

Jennifer Rutledge says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 10:52 am

Love it! Ree is one of my heroes – I’d love to win the signed copy

Laurie says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 10:53 am

Looks like it was a wonderful day…how great to meet PW and now we want to know what you purchased at Ikea and how you will use it!

Rachel says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 10:58 am

I would love to win! Glad you ladies had such a lovely day!

Teresa says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 10:58 am

What a cute post! Sounds like a great day!

Penny says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 10:58 am

I love being a military wife and feel especially blessed to be stationed overseas where we can travel and see sights most Americans only dream of. In fact, our local IKEA sits right by Wembley Stadium. How cool is that?! While I love living overseas there are a couple things I miss – Borders and not having the opportunity to see PW in a Borders. But winning an autographed goodie would go a waya toward making up for that!

Sally says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 10:59 am

Pick me! Pick me!!

Mindi says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 11:00 am

I want it!

Kaitlyn says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 11:03 am

I am sooo jealous! I want to do all of those things!! (And get a copy of PW Book!)

liz @ bon temps beignet says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 11:04 am

Oh Oh Oh yes please! I’m a letter head!!!

Morgan says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 11:05 am

i have been eying this book for weeks . . . maybe this is my lucky day!

GinaE says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 11:05 am

Great photos, so glad you gals had such a good time! No Ikea even close to me, really wish to go to one sometime. So nice of you to have an extra book signed for a give away. I am such a fan of Ree’s (and you too, of course). Thanks for the chance to win the book!!

JennyM says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 11:09 am

Isn’t Ikea awesome?

I wish I had been able to go to the book signing myself, since the ATL isn’t too far from me. Alas, work beckoned…. Thanks for giving us loyal followers a chance to win one!

Marla says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 11:10 am

Oh, I adore the Pioneer Woman! And I’m jealous that we have no Ikea here in Kansas City. . . Glad you girls had fun!

Samantha Sue says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 11:10 am

sounds like the PERFECT day to me!

Laura M. says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 11:12 am

I’d love to win!!

Alathia says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 11:12 am

If I win, will you personally deiliver, please? I’d love to meet you and live just up the road in Birmingham. =o) Thank you for the opportunity to win.

Pamela says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 11:13 am

What a fun day! I want to do this with my girlfriends too! Love your website and of course, Pioneer Woman, Ree as well. Would love to win this book!

Brenda De says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 11:14 am

WOW, now that was a perfect, blissful day! Love TLC, love Ikea, love P-Dub!!!

Amanda says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 11:14 am

I wanted to make it there so badly but had family in town – I would fell honored to win! Thanks for thinking of us while we you there!

Gina says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 11:16 am

Well… I’m kind of late to the party, but I would love a chance to win! Thanks Layla

O Mom says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 11:16 am

Ohhh I love Ikea, and Ree, and your blog!!

Sara M. says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 11:17 am

I’m so jealous that you got to meet Ree! I’d love to win a signed book though – thanks!

Lora K says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 11:17 am

OOOOOOHHHH I love IKEA!!! Such great stuff for such great prices!!!

Kim in MD says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 11:18 am

The Pioneer Woman and Ikea both in one day? Heaven! I’m just a little jealous!

Debbie says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 11:19 am

I love Pioneer Woman and have been wanting her cookbook!!

purebillow says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 11:19 am

PW is how I found you. Been loving TLC ever since! Thanks for the giveaway!

Haley McCormick says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 11:20 am

Oh I love lettered cottage and love the Pioneer Woman! I will happily take

Chrissy says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 11:21 am

Can I say JEALOUS? Oh my, what a perfect day! Tell Ree to come out here to California and then I can have a day like you! Thanks for the giveaway!

Rachael F says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 11:21 am

Oooooo! I love Ree and her family and I want that book so badly! Pick me!

ileana says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 11:22 am

What a fun bunch! I’m jealous that you got to meet Marlboro Man…and I would love to win the book! Thanks for the chance.

Leslie Nyholm says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 11:22 am

I was just at Ikea in MN on Sunday with my niece…..we didn’t see any Marlboro Men there!
But we did enjoy the sweet prices as well!
Ree- made your corn bread last night and happy to report back, no left overs! Delish!

Holly says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 11:24 am

I’ve been wanting to read the PW book! Looks like you had a great day out!

Lindsey Millard says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 11:25 am

Oh you are so great! I live in Greenville, SC and wanted to make the trip down to meet her. Unfortunately a death in the family took me to Ohio that weekend instead! Thanks for the chance to win her book. So thoughtful of you!!

Erin Miller Tosspon says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 11:26 am

Love the rhyme! Seems you had a fun day

Jenn says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 11:26 am

Pick me, pick me! I love you & PW!

Melissa says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 11:28 am

Would love to win this! I found your site thru “The Pioneer Woman’s” site!

Brea says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 11:28 am

Wow… Ikea and Pioneer Woman in the same day?!?! Lucky dogs

Meredith O says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 11:31 am

I think I need to go to IKEA with fun ladies like you…it looks a lot less stressful than when I go on my own! Thanks for the great posts!

Rana says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 11:31 am

What a fun day! Nothing is better than spending a day shopping at Ikea. The topper is seeing Ree and getting her book. What a great give away!

Paula says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 11:31 am

OMG! I’m so totally jealous. I’m 3 hours away from the nearest IKEA. Nothing near that cool in Bham, AL. winning the book would put me one step closer. Pleeeeeze!

Jessi says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 11:36 am

Pick me!

Fiona's Mosaic says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 11:39 am

Oh my goodness! I would so love this! Sign me up sista!

And I NEED to go to Ikea, I have never been. It’s an hour away from me. But it is CALLING me!!

God bless!

erica says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 11:39 am

i know just the friend who would love this book!

Betty says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 11:40 am

Sounds like a great day!

Steph. says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 11:42 am

I was just looking at her book at Target yesterday, but I didn’t buy it. I love Ree and her dog Charlie, that goofy bassett! Would love to win! XXOO, Steph.

Sarah C. says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 11:43 am

I love P-Dub and I love you!!

Stephanie Maertens says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 11:43 am

I would LOVE this book!

Lori C. says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 11:43 am

Pick me! Pick me!

Amber Whitehouse says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 11:44 am

Awesome!! Just found her blog a few days ago ~ what an awesome chic!

joy says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 11:47 am

The LetteredCottage and The PioneerWoman are probably my 2 fav sites. Love the re-do’s; love the food!
What more can a girl want! ha ha

Looks like you had a Blast! (love ikea, too)

Bye!

Heidi says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 11:48 am

I’d love to enter. What a great day you had. Ikea is the best!!

Marielle says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 11:49 am

What fun! I wish I’d been with you all.

Brooke says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 11:51 am

What a great getaway!! So glad you guys had a great time!

Flower Patch Farmgirl says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 11:51 am

Ni faurs!

OK, that was really supposed to read “No fairs!”, but my fingers were all wonky on the keyboard, and then I just thought it was funny, so I kept it.

Aren’t you glad you know me????

Stephanie says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 11:52 am

Love her! Sounds like a great day!

Bobbi Jo says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 11:56 am

Fantastic! I’ve been meaning to get it, but maybe I’ve been waiting because I’m going to win it!

Catherine says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 11:56 am

I found your blog through one of PW’s posts. So glad she blogged about TLC. I’m now hooked!

Tiffany says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 11:56 am

I’d love to win a copy of that book! Looks like you had a great day!

Jennie W says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 12:01 pm

I’ve been dying to score this book. I love Ree!

kristen says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 12:01 pm

ikea and pw…sounds like a dream

Nichole says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 12:01 pm

Would totally love to win the book!!

Marie @ Sally Lee by the Sea says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 12:04 pm

Would love to win the book and can’t believe how much fun you guys had at Ikea! :O)

Cats says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 12:04 pm

I really enjoyed this post! Makes me want to go to Ikea…I think I need an “Ikea fix” soon! I’m keeping my fingers crossed that I win the book. Thanks!!

Bri says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 12:07 pm

I would love to go to IKEA with you gals! You look like you had an absolute blast. I’ve only been a couple times, I’ve been thinking I need to make the 2 hour trek and go again. Thanks for the nudge!

~Kristina says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 12:09 pm

How fun! That snap of Marlboro Man is too cute.

Monica says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 12:09 pm

What fun and what a great giveaway. Thanks!

Kate Coveny Hood says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 12:09 pm

I love signed books. A local Borders used to have tons of great readings/signings – but after having kids, I didn’t have free evenings anymore. Would love to win this – great giveaway!

Andrea says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 12:10 pm

I think I need to get myself to Ikea! I love the Pioneer Woman and all of her delicious recipes! I would love to win!

Corrie says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 12:11 pm

So fun! I’d love a copy of her book!

Annie says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 12:15 pm

I love PW!! Her recipes are the best!

Katie says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 12:15 pm

You got to meet Ree!!! So cool.

Cindy says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 12:16 pm

How fun! I LOVE IKea and Pioneer Woman

Amy S says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 12:16 pm

Looks you girls had a really fun time!

Danielle says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 12:17 pm

Sweet – count me in please!
- Daniele
other-option AT hotmail DOt com

Sophia says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 12:17 pm

Ikea may just be the best place on earth!

kelley says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 12:19 pm

yippee!!! two of my favorite blogger together!!! PW and TLC

Amber says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 12:20 pm

So jealous–looks like a great trip! And I’m just dying to read Ree’s book!

Vickie Ramos says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 12:22 pm

Love Ree and her blog. Currently looking for one of the lipstick colors she loves! I am pea-green with envy about your fun trip with pals to Ikea and to see Ree! Sounds like you guys had a ball!

melissa stover says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 12:23 pm

looks like fun. i’d love to win!

Lynsey says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 12:26 pm

We don’t have an Ikea around here!! It’s a shame. I’m jealous of y’all meeting Ree, too, I didn’t get to make it to her signing in Dallas…I wish she would come to my town!!

Jennifer M says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 12:29 pm

I love to watch the women come off the elevator at Ikea. We are all so excited to be there! So much to see! So much potential! So much under $20! Whee! I’d love to win the book, too! Thanks!

Laurie Ann says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 12:33 pm

Oh, I could kick myself for not attending Ree’s book-signing — I live in Huntsville (I’m fairly new here) and didn’t want to trek to Atlanta alone. I love the story your fun images tell — ah, Ikea, looks like I’m going to make that drive soon, hopefully with my husband in tow to load up our truck with home goods.

Deborah says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 12:34 pm

OMG, I just began reading her blog recently. She has the perfect life (and we live in the same state) how about that! I would dearly love to win a signed copy of her book FROM YOU. Reading your blog starts little fires of wish-I-could-do-that-too hopefulness in my heart.

Megan says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 12:35 pm

That IKEA trip looks super fun.

Book looks like a super fun read!

Jennifer says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 12:35 pm

Looks like so much fun! Wish we had an Ikea close by!

rebecca bradley says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 12:37 pm

OMG…it is the perfect day! Love you and Love Ree!

Mandi says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 12:40 pm

I LOVE REE!!

I LOVE IKEA!!

What a great day )

Mandy Q says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 12:41 pm

PW is the reason I found out about your site!

leigh says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 12:41 pm

OOOOOOOhhhhhh! I’d LOVE to win this! I’ve been following Ree for a long while! [that's how I found you!]
and it looks like you had such a blast!!! i’m even jealous about the IKEA trip… i don’t have one anywhere near me; i’ve only shopped at one once – EVer.

thanks for sharing!!!

Megan W says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 12:41 pm

Love the pic of MM!

Jen says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 12:43 pm

I would love to read her book!!!

camdunson says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 12:43 pm

I’m jealous!! I don’t know if I’m more jealous of not getting to go to Ikea, to Borders, or to meet PW!
…..wait! I know…DEFINITELY PW!!

~~Rhonda says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 12:46 pm

Wow! What a great day you had! Fun!! Thanks for hosting a great giveaway. ~~Rhonda

Jenny says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 12:49 pm

That would have been a great day!! A chance to meet not only Ree, but also you!!!

Thanks and I hope I win!

Jennifer says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 12:51 pm

I am even more jealous now! Since my trip got canceled to have my very own booked signed, maybe I will win this one?!! Regardless, everyone should read!!

Beth K says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 12:51 pm

Pick me, please!

Shannon says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 12:52 pm

I’d love to win!!! I read your blog and her blog everyday.

Tanya says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 12:53 pm

Looks like y’all had a lot of fun! Love her cookbook.

Susan Webb says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 12:54 pm

I want to go to IKEA!!!!! I have NEVER been! Would love to win the book!

Hope says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 12:55 pm

I met Ree a couple of weeks ago and she is fabulous! Here is my short post about our experience – http://hopemeyers.blogspot.com/2011/02/pioneer-woman.html

Kim says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 12:55 pm

I recently discovered your blog and I have been so inspired to try some new things in my home. I love your “let’s try it and see what happens attitude”. Your day out with the girls looked delightful!!!

Jill D. says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 12:57 pm

I would love to win this! Thanks for hosting this-glad you guys had a great time!

Kimberly B says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 12:57 pm

Oh, I want to read that book! Love this! Thanks!

mamaehen says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 1:00 pm

Isn’t IKEA a great store! Too bad I have to drive over an hour to get to one

sps says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 1:00 pm

marlboro man

Faith says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 1:01 pm

I *heart* Ree.

Cara says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 1:05 pm

I love love love Ikea!! And I could definitely use a good read. My OB just put me on bedrest for a while so I could definitely use a new book to keep me occupied.

Caroline says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 1:05 pm

I love Ikea and Ree!!

Maria says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 1:06 pm

love, LoVe, LOVE that you guys got to go to IKEA! Ours is 2 hours away in Orland o – so we make “special” multi-goaled trips! How cool is it that you guys got to see P Dub in person! Would LOVE that too! Looks like you had SO very much fun! thanks for sharing your fun!

Emily says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 1:07 pm

I love Ree’s website and yours!

Jude H says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 1:07 pm

I love that you got to meet Ree, she is fantastic, no?! Ikea looks like a blast, I can’t wait till our nearest in Denver opens. yeeeeeeeeeha!

Jill McB says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 1:07 pm

I love the Pioneer Woman and you guys! I just started reading your blog a few weeks ago and I love it

{Amber P} says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 1:08 pm

Heck Yes I wanna win it!!

Renel says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 1:08 pm

Looks like so much fun! I’d looove to win that book

kaye says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 1:20 pm

A very fun day! I would love to win.

Danielle says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 1:20 pm

Love shopping at Ikea and cooking too! I would love a chance to win this book.

Danielle

Dana says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 1:23 pm

I just finished reading her book last week – loved it! But I have it on my Nook and I’d love to win a (signed!) copy!

Jamie Dones says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 1:25 pm

I would love to win a signed copy of Ree’s book! I went to her booksigning when she was in our area, but I got there a little late and found out that it would take about 3 hours to get to the front of the line. I wasn’t able to stay that long so I never got my book signed. I was pretty bummed

Julie C. says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 1:26 pm

I follow The Pioneer Woman everyday, love her personality. My sister is reading the book now, and says she breaks out laughing out loud sometimes. I would love to read her new book. I’ve never been to Ikea, but I’m anxious to go sometime. Looks like you had a good time!

Jessi says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 1:27 pm

Oooh. I need that. I also need a trip to Ikea. I’ve never been.

Julia says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 1:27 pm

I want that!!

Beth Youmans says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 1:29 pm

Too cute!! Looks like yall had the most fun! I hate that I missed The Pioneer Woman in Atlanta!!! I wanted to go so badly. But a signed copy of her book would be a nice consolation.
~Beth

Lisa says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 1:29 pm

What a fun day out! I’d absolutely faint if I saw all you lovely ladies in my Ikea!
Thank you for the chance to win the PW cookbook!!

stacy says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 1:33 pm

looks like the best day ever!!!

Becky says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 1:36 pm

I love when the blogging worlds combine!

Laurie says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 1:40 pm

Oh so much fun! I want to come hang out with you girls! I’d also love to meet P-Dub! Glad ya’ll had a great day!

Sarah Teske says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 1:45 pm

How fun! All my favorite bloggers in one spot! If I had been there, I would have been a shy, speechless fool. Ya’ll are celebrities in my book…good celebrities, that is.

Jody says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 1:45 pm

IKEA AND the Pioneer Woman?! all in one day? too much. just too much fun!!!!

Geri fom Vermont says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 1:47 pm

WOW! Looks like you had a blast! Sure wish they had an Ikea in Vermont! I love that store!! Anyway, would love the chance to win this great book! Enjoy Spring…seems like it’s happening…in some parts of the country, anyway…:-)

Emily Roach says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 1:49 pm

I just love that you took a picture of MM from the back! I bet more women in America would recognize his backside before his face!

Krissy says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 1:50 pm

I LOVE the Pioneer Woman. Looks like a fun trip!

CARLA says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 1:51 pm

LOVE your site….!!

Yanet of 3 Sun Kissed Boys says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 1:52 pm

I’m so jealous of your day.
I want to go to IKEA and play.

Meeting Ree and Shauna and you,
would make my day not blue.

Coffee and books sound so fun!
Call me next time, would you, hun?

I’m running out of things to rhyme,
So I say goodbye until next time.

Kelly says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 1:55 pm

The Pioneer Woman and TLC are my MOST FAVORITE, READ-DAILY blogs. Ifeel lost without them if I am away from my computer for more than a day:) I would be so grateful to win a copy of Ree’s book.

Denni Dennis says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 1:56 pm

I am so sad I didn’t get to make it down to Borders! I live a half hour away and couldn’t make it even though it had been on my calendar for months! Maybe I will get lucky!!
Love your blog!

DeeDee says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 1:59 pm

WOW! Looks like yall had a wonderful day! Thanks for the chance to WIN!

Kristin says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 1:59 pm

Oh man I love your blog and have just started diving into The Pioneer Woman!! I would just love to own her book!

Melanie T says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 2:00 pm

TLC, Ree, & IKEA! Could it get better? Thanks for the chance:)

Anita says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 2:01 pm

Love your pics and your poem!
Looks like you ladies had a great time.

Cathy says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 2:02 pm

Love it! What a fun fun day!

Carol says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 2:02 pm

Ikea looks fun!! I can spend hours in Ikea…Would have been really cool to see Ree and her fam too!! Thanks for doing a fun give-away!!

Rachel Stoltzfus says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 2:03 pm

LOVE your blog!!!!! and i would love to win the book

Philippa says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 2:04 pm

I love the joy of this post! And I love The Lettered Cottage, you guys have inspired me and ignited a passion that was hidden. And I think the South sounds like such fun.

Andrea Dutt says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 2:05 pm

I LOVE your blog. I have recently found it, and everyting on here is so beautiful! It makes me want to buy a house so I can decorate like you!! And IKEA is wonderful!! My husband is Swedish, so bascially everything in our apartment is from Ikea!! Thanks so much Layla!!!

Aja says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 2:07 pm

SOOO FUN! I’m so jealous you got to meet PW and Marlboro Man!!!

Hannah says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 2:07 pm

Awesome! What fun!

Tracy says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 2:10 pm

I love P-Dub! She introduced me to you, TLC and now I love You too!
I won’t get a copy of her book signed(I’m in MN), so it would be nice to win it…
Have a happy, rhyming kinda day!
Love, Trace

Melissa R. says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 2:11 pm

How fun, you are so lucky you got to meet Ree!

Shana C. says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 2:12 pm

Looks like you all had a blast! Very thoughtful of you to get an extra copy signed and GIVE IT AWAY!
p.s. your smilies always make me smile!

Kristina says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 2:13 pm

Oh, I love The Pioneer Woman, I am so jealous. I would love to win a signed copy of her new book, how fabulous!

maria says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 2:15 pm

i SO want to meet pw & her marlboro man some day!!! jealous!

Janelle says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 2:16 pm

lovin’ this & lovin’ the chance @ the book! thanks girl!

Sandy A says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 2:23 pm

Looks like the best time had by all. I would love to own this book…..

Kelly P says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 2:23 pm

Wow, PW and Marlboro Man? Lucky girl you are!

Jane-Ellen says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 2:24 pm

I don’t now how I missed the big event! I live in Atlanta and didn’t know she was coming. Must have missed that post in her blog! Thanks for giving one of us lucky listeners a chance at feeling like we were there too!

Megan D. says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 2:25 pm

That looks like so much fun! That book looks so good! Thanks!

Rachel Z. says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 2:27 pm

I love IKEA and the Pioneer Woman! Thanks for a giveaway!

Laura says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 2:29 pm

I need this book. I am a city girl married to a country, tractor-loving man. I’d love to read how Ree made that transition gracefully without losing herself in the process. I’d love to become a new, improved “me” with elements of my old self but better for having been “countrified.”

Catherine says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 2:31 pm

I LOVE PW (we share a love for dangly earrings, butter, and photography)…I found you through her…and now I LOVE TLC (you and I love all that are DIY, shabby chic and home design)!!! So very jealous for two reasons:

1) Swedish meatballs are amazing!

2) You met Miss Ree!

Ramona says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 2:32 pm

Ree and Ikea all in the same post! Heaven!

Lisa Brown says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 2:33 pm

Hi! I am a HUGE fan of both of you and would LOVE to win the book! Thanks for the opp!

Donna says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 2:35 pm

Would love to have her book. Was that a picture of Marlboro Man’s hiney?
Very cute.
Donna

AT says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 2:35 pm

Yep thats Marlboro Man alright. I recognize the BUTT.
Great pics. Thanks for sharing.

Dawn S. says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 2:38 pm

I would love to win! She is soooo funny. Her blog has the best recipes and pictures of delish food.

Miss Mustard Seed says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 2:38 pm

Cool giveaway! So thoughtful. I wish I could’ve been there!

Lena D says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 2:41 pm

I love pioneer woman, I actually started reading your blog because of the link on her site months back. Looks like a fun trip!

Samantha Deen says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 2:41 pm

I’ve already got her cook book, and would love to make this another addition to my library. Sign me up!

Jo @ To a Pretty Life says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 2:42 pm

Oh, I’d love to read that book. I loved the version of that story she posted on her blog.

Taryn Smith says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 2:43 pm

Wish I could have been there! Nice break from the floors!

Carly says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 2:44 pm

I would love a copy of this book. I saw at Wlamart the other week and wanted it soooo bad, but then I realized I needed to buy groceries instead! I love your blog too…I’m moving next month and would love you to just come decorate my whole house!

Lisa from Vermont says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 2:46 pm

I’m fascinated by both your blog & Pioneer Woman (and we don’t have an IKEA nearby…:( so this whole post is fascinating to me!).

Please add my name to this 700+ list of admirers (like a needle in a haystack!)

Elizabeth S Smith says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 2:46 pm

i can’t believe she was down this way and i MISSED HER!!!!!

joan pratt says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 2:46 pm

I love Ree. She is how I found you. I love you!

MimiG says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 2:49 pm

What fun! I was looking at her book in the store last night.
Isn’t IKEA just fantabulous????

Karie says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 2:49 pm

I would love to win her book…I had the opportunity to meet her when she was here in Columbus, Ohio….I have both of her books and love them! However at the time I just did not have the extra $ money to pick up a copy and have her sign it for my mom….If I am lucky enough to win I will pass along the book to my mom!

Natalie says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 2:51 pm

I such a super fan of all ya’all… Ya’all inspire me everyday… Thanks for all the good bloggin’

Amanda M. says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 2:51 pm

This is on my wishlist! Please pick me =)

Lib says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 2:51 pm

It would be so great to win a signed copy of her book rather than waiting for 63 other people at the public library to read it first!!!

Randi says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 2:54 pm

Oooh! Pick me, pick me!! I’ve been wanting a copy of the book, but decided that budget dictated that I wait for the paper back (too long)!

Anne Loyd says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 2:55 pm

I would love to win! I love your blog!

Deborah says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 2:57 pm

I am going to Houston, TX next week and can hardly wait to shop Ikea. We don’t have one in Mississippi. Every chance I get I visit one. Hope, hope, hope I win the book. I am so jealous that you got to see Ree and family!

Beverly says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 2:58 pm

If I win can you sign it to, Layla?

Sarah T. says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 3:02 pm

What a dreamy day you ladies had!
I have the same day scheduled for April 9th with my girlfriends – cannot wait!

Susan Smith says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 3:02 pm

Sounds fun!

Robyn says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 3:03 pm

Fun day!

Julianna says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 3:06 pm

What a great giveaway! Thanks for the opportunity!

Roxann Shook says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 3:07 pm

What fun!

Megan says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 3:11 pm

Love all the pictures! I’d love a chance to win.

sandy johnson says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 3:14 pm

Looks like fun was had by all!

jennibell says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 3:19 pm

What a fun post!!! Would love to win!

Katherine says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 3:23 pm

Love your Blog and PW’s Blog!

Joanne says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 3:29 pm

Missed Ree when she was in Dallas for a book signing last month. Would love to win a copy!

Minzy Newman says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 3:30 pm

oooh I would LOVE a chance to win her book!
Looks like you guys had a blast =)

Jenn Becker says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 3:31 pm

Oh man oh man oh man! A TLC/Ree combo?!!! I’m pretty sure I would love to give this to my mama who is the biggest fan of both of you! Pick me, pick me!

Rebecca Miller says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 3:34 pm

I love going to Ikea also! Great store with lots of fun buys.

Jackie says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 3:34 pm

What a fun day you had and how great to meet Ree…I’d love to win a copy of her book…thanks for the chance!

Lauren says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 3:35 pm

Amazing! Thanks for the chance! Would love a copy!!

Angela says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 3:40 pm

I love PW!!! I’ve been wanting to read her book. Looks like you had a great day!

Katherine says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 3:41 pm

How fun! I love Ikea, and the Pioneer Woman is great!

Brittany says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 3:42 pm

Hi!

My name is Brittany, I’m 24 and I’m moving into to my first apartment after college this weekend!!!! I love your blog, I’ve been able to gather so much design inspiration! Between you and Ree your blogs really embody everything I enjoy from cooking to decorating and doing it yourself! I really look up to both of you as you are both strong women who know what they like and want in life! I can’t wait to see more amazing ideas from you and recipes from Ree. I would be ecstatic to win this signed book to add + show off in my new place!

Thanks,
Brittany

Becky says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 3:43 pm

What a great idea! I’d love to win a copy of this book! Yay!

erika h. says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 3:44 pm

throw my name in the mix, i love pw and tastey kitchen, mmm, good recipes! thanx!

Rebekah says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 3:45 pm

Layla, that poem was precious! You are a talented girl, in more ways than one! Thanks so much for the chance to win a copy of P. Dub’s book!!!

kati says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 3:46 pm

How nice of you! Thanks for thinking of us:)

Brittany says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 3:46 pm

I would love to win this! I missed the Atlanta signing!

Jeanette says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 3:47 pm

Looks like you had a great time! Who is the cowboy? I’d love to win PW’s latest!!

Hannah says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 3:48 pm

Pick me! Pick me! So jealous that you got to see P-DUB

deveney says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 3:48 pm

i want to win!! i just adore ree!

Alima says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 3:49 pm

Does that say “To a letterhead?” Ha! Is that what you call us groupies??
I wanted to go to Atlanta so bad to see PW but couldn’t make it. Glad you girls had so much fun!

Allison says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 3:50 pm

Seeing all the pictures of Ikea makes me wish we had one in my town. And I love the Pioneer Woman!!

Gabby says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 3:51 pm

Yes, please!

Gina says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 3:51 pm

That looks like one very fun day!

Lynette says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 3:52 pm

Oh my gosh, I want to read this book! There are a million holds on it at my local library so winning it would just be so awesome! Thanks for the chance

Betsy says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 3:52 pm

Sounds like fun. I was in Orlando last year, skipped Disney and went to Ikea!! Would love to win a copy of the cookbook

Amanda says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 3:55 pm

PW rocks (and Layla and Kev do, too)! I just made dinner from my PW cookbook the other night, YUM!

Pam says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 3:58 pm

Would love to have a copy of this!!! Pam

Kate says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 4:00 pm

I have been reading about her cookbook all over and would love to win a copy.

Patty says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 4:04 pm

Looks like you all had a blast! Thanks for the giveaway….would love the book! xoxo

sarah b says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 4:06 pm

i’ve been following pw for a couple years but have yet to read her entire story. would love this book!

LeahC says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 4:09 pm

Looks fun, fun, fun! And wow…to meet Ms. Ree herself…so cool!!

merri says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 4:09 pm

love ikea. love the pioneer woman. love your blog.

Tracey Johnson says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 4:11 pm

Me! Me! Me! I’d love to own this book.

Your trip looks like such fun!

Kim H. says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 4:12 pm

Would love the book! Sounds like you had a great trip!

Jennifer says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 4:14 pm

That is an incredible day!

christina says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 4:15 pm

Great giveaway!!!!! I hope I win!!!

Kelly Miller says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 4:18 pm

Oh how I love a girls day or weekend getaway ! The best way to refuel you soul and creative juices ! What a great way to find new ideas and catch up at the same time. It looks like you girls had a blast ! my new moto in life is creative girls rock !

Cheryl says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 4:19 pm

It looks like you guys had a wonderful time….thanks for sharing all the fun…….the book???…oh my word…would love it!!!!

Kirsten says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 4:20 pm

Ikea, Borders and Ree…sounds like a lovely day!

Lee Ann K says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 4:22 pm

oooo girls day out and books!! too much fun.. and then Ree’s signing.. perfect!!

Melissa B says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 4:24 pm

oohhh. pick me! i love Ree.

Amanda @ Our Humble A{Bowe}d says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 4:25 pm

Fun! Sign me up!

amanda l. says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 4:25 pm

i live in atlanta! and i love ikea! and i’d love ree’s book…i need serious help in the kitchen.

kimberley p says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 4:25 pm

Ahhhhh would LOVE LOVE LOVE a copy of the cookbook. Read Pioneer Woman constantly and have made tons of the recipes. Just recently found your site too, and I’ve spent way too much time pouring over the archives. My husband and I are building a new home, we should pour the foundation in about 30 days, and I am so busy FREAKING OUT!!!!

Charity says:

Mar 16, 2011 at 4:28 pm

I love the PW and would love the signed book! Just found your blog and so happy I did!

Brooke says:

Cute post! I’d love to know more about the red- and blue-striped duvet covers; I can’t find them on the Ikea website. Any info welcome!

C Looper says:

Wanna win!

corrin m says:

love ikea.
love pioneer woman.
love shopping days with fam and friends!

Laura Lee says: