spring refresh with Lowe's (and me!)

As many of you who follow me on instagram know this past winter was especially hard on this Southern California transplant to Kentucky. It came in like a lamb, all pretty and beautiful as most first snows always are.............

the view from our screened porch

but it definitely over stayed it's welcome.

For all the winter complaining I did I had no idea that this past winter was one of the harshest on record?! My complaining feels quite validated, even if my city didn't make the top ten list. Winter weather was hardest on the following cities named by the Accumulated Winter Season Severity Index as the "10 Bleakest Cities of 2015". Lexington, KY must be number 11. ;)

1. Boston, MA

2. Buffalo, NY

3. Detroit, MI

4. Louisville, KY

5. Hartford, CT

6. Nashville, TN

7. Newark, NJ

8. New York City, NY

9. Portland, ME

10. Providence, RI

If you live in (or a suburb of ) one of these cities I've got some great news for you today! After you and (your home) weathered one of the toughest winters on record, Lowe's thinks someone in your hometown deserves a little sunshine in the form of a refreshed, madeover space in your home!

With spring finally in the air, Lowe's wants to inspire and help consumers in the "10 Bleakest Cities of 2015" discover creative solutions to spruce up and improve their homes and communities with a quick makeover.

And they've teamed up with 11 bloggers (including me!) to make these spring makeovers happen!

City Farmhouse, The Golden Sycamore, Beneath My Heart, Liz Marie Blog, DIY Playbook, Just a Girl, Home Stories A to Z, All Things G&D, Pretty Handy, Brooklyn Limestone

SO, do you live in (or a suburb of) one of the "10 Bleakest Cities of 2015"? Do you have a space in your home in need of a little refresh? Have you been putting off a home project waiting for warmer weather? Are looking to give your home a little curb appeal this spring? Is there a backyard project you'd love some help completing? Lowe's and I (and the team of bloggers and Lowe's volunteers) would love to help!

To be considered for a spring makeover compliments of Lowe's you can fill out the submission form with the details of your space by clicking right here!

You have until Friday, April 17th, to submit your home project. Selected projects will be easy refresh projects that can be completed in 24 hours such as landscaping, outdoor rooms, painting, and simple interior updates.

This is going to be so fun! I love a good makeover and partnering with Lowe's is pretty dreamy, not to mention all the other amazingly talented bloggers! Y'all are going to want to get in on this action!

Looking for some ideas to get you started? Check out Lowe's Creative Ideas.

window boxes

And now for the legal mumbo jumbo:

If you submit a project, you will be asked to:

*Include image examples from Lowe’s or other sources for visualize references.
*Clearly communicate eligibility criteria
*Be looking to fix up a space within their residence (that could be completed within 24 hours over a two day period.)
*Be outgoing, energetic, and fun with unique stories to tell.
*Be comfortable being on camera and/or interviewed by local media
*Be in need of expert design help from one participating blogger.
*Be able to make quick decisions in order to keep tight timelines.
*Be available for a 2 day period to complete the makeover (between April 20-May 22).
*Allow photos of your home to be shared online
*Complete the online application form and agree to the terms.

*You must live in one of the “10 Bleakest Cities of 2015″ listed in this post and be the owner of your home. You must be 21 years of age or older to apply.

Submissions will be reviewed and chosen by the Lowe's panel and only eligible participants will be contacted.

Don't forget to fill out the submission form!