{Giveaway} 100 Posts!

**This Giveaway is now closed.**

I remember writing my very first blog entry and wondering what in the world I was going to say. And here we are 100 posts later, and I can’t seem to shut up! I also wondered who in the world would be so brain dead to want to read what I have to say about design, and travels, and fashion and cheap DIY home projects?!

As it turns out, a few of you! And while I write this blog as my own valium creative outlet, I’m so grateful that you take the time to read it….and even more so when you leave your comments and feedback.

My family has grown so accustomed to my the oddities of writing a blog that they don’t even comment when they see me painting sticks:

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Or in an unflattering crouch to get the perfect shot of a dessert:

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Or getting them to take a picture of my outfit:

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Or pulling soup cans out of the trash:

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Or posing them for pictures on trips:

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Maybe because they’ve also been on the receiving end of my manic projects.

One guy got a new room:

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The kids got a new bathroom:

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We’ve all reaped the benefits of a new kitchen:

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And the Sugarplum house is a little prettier overall:

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Mr. Sugarplum says he’s proud of the work I’m doing, but I think he’s mostly grateful I’m not chattering on about fabric and ModPodge to him anymore! I have an outlet…and an audience! Lucky you. (I’ve also met some really great people through this blogland community.) To express his relief support, he’s giving up a $50 gift card to one of my readers!! {thanks babe!}

You have two ways to win:

1) Leave a comment on this post telling me your favorite topics to read on this blog (Outfit Inspirations, Crafts, Room Makeovers, Weekend Recaps, Food, Trips, etc.) I’m curious as to what floats your boat.

2) Become a follower of Hi Sugarplum! and leave a comment saying as such. If you are already following, you are my favorite thanks! And leave me a comment telling me so.

I’ll keep the Giveaway open until Sunday, October 17 at noon, and announce the random winner Monday. Oh, and the winner gets to choose a $50 gift card to their favorite retailer! Target, Home Goods, JCrew, Anthropologie, Condom Sense, Michaels…you get the idea. As long as there is a location within 5 miles of my house near me, it’s yours! Good luck, and thanks friends!

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84 Comments

  1. meeyeehere wrote:

    Wow,the pictures you have up of the lovely home makes me so Jealous girl!!! It looks really great!!! My house is so awful,I would not let you up in here,its that bad!
    jacksoncrisman@yahoo.com

    Posted 10.11.10 Reply
  2. meeyeehere wrote:

    Yay!!!!!!! I am follower 200,that might be lucky or something.Awesome giveaway! You are a real peach or plum.Ha!
    Thank you so much and have a fabulous week. Oh and that the husband for giving up the 50 too!LOL!Later doll
    jacksoncrisman@yahoo.com

    Posted 10.11.10 Reply
  3. Tashia wrote:

    I love your room makeovers! They always look so good!

    Tashia @ http://homeinspiredbliss.blogspot.com

    Posted 10.11.10 Reply
  4. Tashia wrote:

    And I'm already a follower!

    Posted 10.11.10 Reply
  5. Jenna wrote:

    I love your room makeovers! Keep 'em coming!

    Posted 10.11.10 Reply
  6. Juanita wrote:

    Hi! Seriously (I'm not sucking up or anything), I love the whole blog and Hi Sugarplum got me into the whole DIY and "making the best home possible" projects. My favorite would have to be the room makeovers though. I drool like an idiot over here when I see your before and after pictures! I also get a good laugh at the thoughts your cross out. Funny stuff. Have a good day, Cassie!

    Posted 10.11.10 Reply
  7. Jenna wrote:

    I've been a follower for a couple months and I'm so glad I clicked that little "follow" button!

    Posted 10.11.10 Reply
  8. Vicki ~ FL wrote:

    Very nice giveaway and who doesn't like Home Goods?!?

    I have just started following you and love all your room makeovers (jealousy coming from here) along with your crafts.

    Posted 10.11.10 Reply
  9. Jennifer wrote:

    I'm already a follower 🙂
    Love your blog…I love all your topics, but if I had to choose one it would be the room makeovers because I love the ideas I get 🙂

    Thanks for the chance at an amazing giveaway! 🙂

    Posted 10.11.10 Reply
  10. Congrats!~

    I've been a follower since just about day 1, I'm just not a commenter. I like recipe posts a lot, but my favorite are the outfit inspired by a room posts. It's so different, and I love that!

    Posted 10.11.10 Reply
  11. Simply LKJ wrote:

    Love all the pictures! And that dress, wow!! I am a new follower, and have loved all the post thus far. I really need to go back and catch up.

    Posted 10.11.10 Reply
  12. Congrats on 100 posts!! How did I miss some of your previous posts?? Must.Remedy.Immediately!! I love seeing the decor around your home and how you did it all. I also love the fashion and weekend recaps- nice to see what y'all have been up to.

    Also, great idea to let the winner chose the location of the gift card. Thanks!!

    Posted 10.11.10 Reply
  13. I'm a happy follower- you are a daily read for me:)

    Posted 10.11.10 Reply
  14. I am just sad that I didn't find you sooner! LOVE your blog. Of course I love the design ideas and the outfits. Such a fun blog to read. Way to go on 100!

    Posted 10.11.10 Reply
  15. I am definitely a follower! I love reading your posts!

    Posted 10.11.10 Reply
  16. And my favorite thing to read about are crafts and room makeovers!

    Posted 10.11.10 Reply
  17. Katie wrote:

    I'm a dedicated follower! I love reading about new craft projects and room make over projects!!!

    Hope I win!!! 🙂

    Katie
    SewWoodsy.blogspot.com

    Posted 10.11.10 Reply
  18. I'm sadly one of those people that walk into a retail store looking for an outfit – and leave empty handed – I have NO clue as to how to put an outfit together. I'm a nurse – so it's either scrubs or khaki capris and tee's for me 🙁 – I love your fashion inspiration and outfits!

    Posted 10.11.10 Reply
  19. Love your outfit inspirations!!!

    janell.frenette@gmail.com

    Posted 10.11.10 Reply
  20. I am a follower of your awesome blog!

    janell.frenette@gmail.com

    Posted 10.11.10 Reply
  21. Ashley wrote:

    I love the room makeover posts.

    hewella1 at gmail dot com

    Posted 10.11.10 Reply
  22. Ashley wrote:

    gfc follower.

    hewella1 at gmail dot com

    Posted 10.11.10 Reply
  23. Mami2jcn wrote:

    I like to see pictures of your trips.

    Posted 10.11.10 Reply
  24. Mami2jcn wrote:

    I follow your blog.

    Posted 10.11.10 Reply
  25. Lauren B. wrote:

    I love your blog and your DIY home projects! Your bathroom has inspired me to paint similar stripes in my entryway.

    Posted 10.11.10 Reply
  26. Justine wrote:

    How nice! I like your room makeovers the "most". Especially love your kitchen!

    Posted 10.11.10 Reply
  27. Justine wrote:

    And I already follow you.

    Posted 10.11.10 Reply
  28. Awe, Cassie – I'm so glad you're blogging too! It's how we 'met'. Great post – you're home is beautiful and of course my favorite topic is "DIY". Great Halloween greeting at the front door! Spooky but thankful there's nothing that "jumps and screams". lol

    Have a great week! (Thanks for linking to the DIY Project Parade – I love seeing your creativity!)

    Roeshel

    Posted 10.11.10 Reply
  29. Congrats on all those posts! I like the crafts and room makeovers the best! (but I also envy your outfit prowess! *sigh*). Keep up the good work!

    Posted 10.11.10 Reply
  30. And I"m a follower – you're even in the feed in my blog sidebar! 🙂

    Posted 10.11.10 Reply
  31. Channy wrote:

    Congrats on your 100 posts. Your whole blog is awesome but I would have to say the Room Makeovers and the Crafts are my favorites. 🙂

    Posted 10.11.10 Reply
  32. Sherah wrote:

    Hi Cassie! I've been a follower of yours for some time now. =) Really enjoy reading your blog!

    Posted 10.11.10 Reply
  33. Sherah wrote:

    My FAVORITE topic are room makeovers. But I also love before & afters of anything, and also craft ideas…things that make the home prettier. =)

    Posted 10.11.10 Reply
  34. Rebecca wrote:

    I am a follower… I love your blog!

    Posted 10.11.10 Reply
  35. Rebecca wrote:

    My favorite topics are the room make overs! It gives me ideas on things to do around my house!

    Posted 10.11.10 Reply
  36. Michaela wrote:

    My favorite posts of yours are room makeovers and fashion posts! Also, cute pictures of family is fun, too!!

    Posted 10.11.10 Reply
  37. Michaela wrote:

    I'm a follower and totally adore your blog (:

    Posted 10.11.10 Reply
  38. Lynne wrote:

    I love the outfit inspirations!

    Posted 10.11.10 Reply
  39. Lynne wrote:

    I'm now f follower!

    Posted 10.11.10 Reply
  40. Lauri wrote:

    Outfit inspirations and DIY home decor are my faves!

    Posted 10.11.10 Reply
  41. Lauri wrote:

    I'm following your blog 🙂

    Posted 10.11.10 Reply
  42. I love reading about your outfit inspirations!!! Great Blog!!

    Posted 10.11.10 Reply
  43. You have some cute projects, Cassie!! I had to laugh about your family not questioning you anymore about your projects b/c of the blog. My husband has learned the same. 😉 Thanks so much for the visit today, and congrats on 100 posts. 🙂

    Posted 10.11.10 Reply
  44. Congrats on your 100th post!! I love the variety of posts – makeovers, outfits, DIY, you name it, it's all good!

    Posted 10.11.10 Reply
  45. I'm a follower too!
    🙂 Christine

    Posted 10.11.10 Reply
  46. Mrs. Owens wrote:

    I love your makeovers and DIY crafts, oh and your house looks awesome!

    Posted 10.11.10 Reply
  47. LynnC wrote:

    I love your outfits, room makeovers and recipes…keep them coming lady!

    Posted 10.11.10 Reply
  48. This is such a great post; it made me laugh as i've just been taking photos of apples in the kitchen and i swear the boy thinks i'm mad!

    I hope i'm still here after 100 posts!

    Love Rachie xo

    Posted 10.11.10 Reply
  49. Rebecca wrote:

    Room makeovers

    Posted 10.11.10 Reply
  50. Rebecca wrote:

    I am a follower of your blog! Thanks for the giveaway!

    Posted 10.11.10 Reply
  51. TruthHole wrote:

    since I can't go on a trip,I would like to see pictures of great vacation spots,learn something interesting about the area and that sort of thing.

    truthhole@gmail.com

    Posted 10.11.10 Reply
  52. TruthHole wrote:

    I am a follower

    truthhole@gmail.com

    Posted 10.11.10 Reply
  53. Amy wrote:

    I just love your room makeovers! I want to live in your house.

    Amy

    Posted 10.12.10 Reply
  54. Lisa wrote:

    Love your boys room~a great inspiration for my boys' room!

    Posted 10.12.10 Reply
  55. you are so generous! and i have really enjoyed your house updates so far! you have a fantastic eye…. keep it coming!

    Posted 10.12.10 Reply
  56. Just found you through Honey We're Home. How have I missed you?? I'm loving your room makeovers! 🙂

    Posted 10.12.10 Reply
  57. I'm your newest follower! 🙂

    What an awesome giveaway!!

    Posted 10.12.10 Reply
  58. Liz wrote:

    I just found you through Honey We're Home, too! So here's a comment about being a brand new follower!

    Posted 10.12.10 Reply
  59. Liz wrote:

    And here's a comment telling you I'm excited to read about your room makeovers. I just recently remodeled my house and am now doing final touches and figuring out ways to make it "home" again. Thanks for the fun giveaway! 🙂

    p.s. I'm following on my RSS feed, so I'm not sure if that shows up. But I AM following. 🙂

    Posted 10.12.10 Reply
  60. I'm a new reader, but I love room makeovers! Although all that other stuff is girly and right up my alley, too!

    Posted 10.12.10 Reply
  61. And I became a follower…hope you have a Hobby Lobby nearby!

    Posted 10.12.10 Reply
  62. N8sGr8s wrote:

    Great Blog. I'm following!

    Posted 10.12.10 Reply
  63. ChRiS wrote:

    gm i am a new follower……ty for a chance at a great giveaway just.plzzz@yahoo.com

    Posted 10.12.10 Reply
  64. ChRiS wrote:

    i love room makeovers most are just amazing at the difference sometimes just paint will do….just.plzzz@yahoo.com

    Posted 10.12.10 Reply
  65. Anonymous wrote:

    I love your room makeovers! Exquisite!

    Stacy G
    grantsly@yahoo.com

    Posted 10.12.10 Reply
  66. I love your room makeovers!! Your kitchen is gorgeous!!

    Posted 10.12.10 Reply
  67. Trissa wrote:

    I love your entire blog and your "Git in Mah Belly" recipes are great.

    Girl you crack me up!

    And yes I'm a follower so sign me up!

    Posted 10.12.10 Reply
  68. CBelle wrote:

    My favorite posts are the room makeovers..I love the kids bathroom!

    Jess
    http://www.ourlifeinhisgrace.tumblr.com

    Posted 10.12.10 Reply
  69. CBelle wrote:

    I'm a new follower!

    Jess
    http://www.ourlifeinhisgrace.tumblr.com

    Posted 10.12.10 Reply
  70. oona. wrote:

    I am a new reader, I love to see your room makeovers, they inspire me, even though I am so busy I can't even get all my laundry folded!! Your blog is a good escape for me!
    Thanks! foxsquirrelrabbit at gmail dot com

    Posted 10.13.10 Reply
  71. oona. wrote:

    New follower with GFC (oona)
    Thanks! foxsquirrelrabbit at gmail dot com

    Posted 10.13.10 Reply
  72. Love your blog! Your kitchen scheme is my dream! Dark cabinetry and light counters rock! I may try to fake it til I make it soon… =)

    Posted 10.13.10 Reply
  73. Autumn wrote:

    Love DIY home decor!

    Posted 10.13.10 Reply
  74. Autumn wrote:

    I'm a follower!

    Posted 10.13.10 Reply
  75. Love the makeovers.

    Posted 10.13.10 Reply
  76. Hi Cassie, I love makeovers!!

    Posted 10.13.10 Reply
  77. And I already follow you. It's nice to meet someone who is *almost* as funny as me. hehee!

    Posted 10.13.10 Reply
  78. I'm over from the Pleated Poppy WIWW, but I just became a subscriber to your blog because I love the look of your decorating projects!
    jewelscapes.blogspot.com

    Posted 10.13.10 Reply
  79. Anonymous wrote:

    I started following your blog after your son's room makeover was featured on Centsational Girl so my favorite topic is your room makeovers. That being said, however, I do enjoy your craft ideas and the fact that you share your outfits 🙂

    –Jessica R
    jessileek82@gmail.com

    Posted 10.13.10 Reply
  80. Rod Cruz wrote:

    I'm such a follower.

    To be perfectly honest, I'm pretty amazed at your home decor postings. I like the step-by-step descriptions, and I'm a big fan of the before/after shots.

    Ever thought about filming some of these steps for some youtube action??

    Posted 10.14.10 Reply
  81. Cfycup wrote:

    I truly enjoy your blog and appreciate your almost daily postings! I have been following Sugarplum for a while 🙂

    My favorite things about your blog are your humor within the postings, craft projects, and home decorating makeovers! I agree with a previous poster who suggested that you make demonstration videos for your blog!

    Posted 10.15.10 Reply
  82. I love it all, but I'm a sucker for your room makeovers. I love a good before & after!

    BTW, why is Condom Sense crossed out on the gift card list? 😉

    Posted 10.15.10 Reply
  83. Kim wrote:

    I am such a fan of your blog! I love the outfits, home decor & crafts! I really love the step by step instructions that inspire me to actually do some projects of my own! Thanks for all of the great inspiration & keep it coming!
    Kim D
    kimdevito1@sbcglobal.net

    Posted 10.16.10 Reply
  84. MoeWest wrote:

    I like home decor and crafts. Your house looks beautiful.

    Posted 10.17.10 Reply