a few of my favorite things...

alphabet.

Totally digging this personalized alphabet print over at Shim and Sons etsy shop.  But you better hurry because it is temporarily closing down at the beginning of September until March of 2009!

lark and loon GIVEAWAY.

                                           

Lark and Loon is back!  Soft, stretchy cotton combined with commissioned art makes a fun statement any kid would love to wear.  If I had a girl I would most definitely dress her in one of the adorable "drops" but since I don't, I'll stick with the short or long sleeve tees.  My favorite being the Invincible, which fits my littlest guy's personality perfectly.  If you are looking for a unique + fun design that stands out from the mainstream finds, then you have found it with Lark and Loon.  I can't wait for the cooler weather to hit so I can outfit my guys in a couple of long sleeve tees!

Win it!
Feeling lucky?  Enter to win a tank or cap sleeve drop for your little girl or a short sleeve tee for the little man in your life.
Please leave one comment, along with your name and an answer to the question, "what design would you choose?".
You have 48 hours to contact me to collect your prize, otherwise a new winner will be chosen. 
To simplify it more, leave your email and I can contact you that way.
Sorry, no international shipping at this time.
*contest expires Thursday August 14th at midnight (CST)
*one random winner will be announced Friday, August 15th.

carnival ride.

Would love to have this pretty little print framed in my house.  It's fun + carefree.  I like it.

license plate USA.

Really love this!  But unfortunately it is a bit out of my price range.

kate grenier GIVEAWAY.

When I came across Kate Grenier Designs I knew I had to feature her on My Favorite Things.  Her collection became her inspiration, which eventually became her product.

“with no particular end use in mind, i’ve been collecting ‘junque,’ curios, symbols & quotations for years. blending handcraft techniques & recycling, i explore ways for art to become useful & for useful objects to become art.”

My absolute favorite goody from her shop has to be her bottle cap magnet sets that are theme packaged.  She has over 50 six-pack themes to choose from, making it a difficult decision to select your most favorite.  Also included in her product line are hammered aluminum clocks, mirrors, tables and jewelry boxes.  Her work can be found in over 200 galleries and boutiques across the world.

Today we are giving away two six-pack "beach" magnet six-packs.  That's right, TWO.  There will be two lucky winners!   So if you want to have a chance to win, just follow the giveaway rules below and keep your fingers crossed!  My favorite is the chocolate, what's yours?

Giveaway Rules:

*enter a comment on this post
*please enter only once
*answer the above question
*currently we cannot ship internationally
*contest expires Thursday, July 17  at midnight (CST)
*one random winner will be announced Friday, July 18
*the winner has 48 hours to email me or a new winner will be chosen

six little birdies.

I *heart* this darling little print from swallowfield's etsy shop.  Now all I need is a little girls room to hang it up in!

numbers.

I want this print by binthe.  Although I have no idea where I would put it.  I seem to have a lot of "favorite" kid art.  Maybe I will have to figure out a way to incorporate it when I move my boys into the same room.

owls.

I have a thing for owls.  And if you ever visit my house you will find an owl here or there amidst my decor.  I just had my lovely and talented friend Lindsay produce an original piece for me to display in my bedroom.  Most of her work is done digitally but I really really wanted something done by her very own hands. I love it Lindsay.  The owls are quite at home perched upon my dresser.

KLTworks GIVEAWAY.

Fresh, unique, inspiring; KLTworks encompasses all that and more.  Kristin Loffer Theiss is the KLT behind KLTworks.  After years of working for various non-profit organizations and teaching night classes Kristin soon realized her creativity had vanished.  After a little debating and a boost of encouragement, Kristin's  artist within exploded and a fabulous collection of work was born.  From prints, to onesies, to notecards and incredibly huggable plush characters, Kristin dabbles in a bit of everything and doesn't limit herself to anything.

KLTworks offers something for everyone. The onesies look oh-so-sweet and her mobiles add a handmade touch to any modern nursery.  The prints are vibrant and full of color and would look fantastic decorating a wall of a nursery or play room.

 

I am a wee bit jealous of this giveaway because I want to keep the goodies for myself.  Kristin has been gracious in donating the adorable "Ollie" print and a darling bib.  Durable, yet fashionable, the bib has a silkscreened nest on the front.  An exciting combination I am sure everyone would love to take home.  Just follow the rules below for your chance to win.

Giveaway Rules:
*enter a comment on this post [including your name + email address + blog address]
*please enter only once
*will ship internationally
*contest expires Monday, March 10 at midnight (CST)
*one random winner will be announced Monday, March 17
*the winner has 48 hours to claim his/her prize or a new winner will be chosen

{to answer a reoccurring question, your email address and blog address do NOT have to be in the body of your comment since there are slots are designated for that.  thanks!}

Good Luck!!

sarah jane studios GIVEAWAY.

SarahJaneStudios is back!!  That's right, you have a second chance to take home some of her beautiful, vintage artwork.  If you missed her first giveaway, let me give you a little recap about just how lovely her drawings are.

 

Sarah captures childhood. Her pictures come alive and tell a story all there own.  Just the perfect piece to adorn a nursery or play room wall.  Her pictures bring to mind my childhood and make me long for the carefree days of skipping and playing.

"In my images, I try to create a very simple story...but one that can be easily imagined differently by the viewer. I keep my illustrations simple, so that the rest can be imagined. My art is very innoncent and naive, just like a child's mind."

If you love her art work as much as I do,  you definitely do not want to miss out.  The winner will receive a $40 gift certificate to redeem at Sarah's darling etsy store.  All you have to do is follow my favorite things simple giveaway rules.

Giveaway Rules:
*enter a comment on this post [including your name + email address + blog address]
*please enter only once
*currently we cannot ship internationally [maybe you have a good friend with a domestic address, who can then ship it to you, if so join in the fun and leave a comment]
*contest expires Wednesday, March 5 at midnight (CST)
*one random winner will be announced Monday, March 17
*the winner has 48 hours to claim his/her prize or a new winner will be chosen

Good Luck!

*this giveaway is now closed*