25 - there's beauty in imperfection

i just discovered a wonderful giveaway hosted by Heather from dahlhaus (via poppytalk). the ceramics artist is offering three slightly imperfect vases from her gorgeous Modern Stripe Bottle Vase collection to three lucky readers on her blog. i think her decision to give these "imperfect" beauties away rather than letting them go to waste is such a lovely idea that i had to share! visit her blog for details and for your chance to offer a loving home to one of these delightful "seconds."

10 - a rugged giveaway (from modish)

jena at modish is hosting an incredible giveaway from Spool No. 72! she is kindly offering one of their gorgeous Sage Burrow Rucksacks made from 100% salvaged materials to ONE lucky reader. don't you just love a rugged bag?

for your chance to win, visit modish. you have until Wednesday, May 12 to enter. i am already daydreaming... so in love with this bag, and well-crafted repurposed bags, period.

08 - letterpress love affair

letterpress week at oh,hello friend!
image by: slimjim
it's letterpress week at oh, hello friend! i have had a love affair with letterpress for the past few years, so i am really excited about this wonderful week-long feature. in addition to studio tours, interviews, design & print processes, and other great features from a wonderful line-up of artists, Danni is offering DAILY GIVEAWAYS! the first giveaway features an incredible package from four lovely shops who have generously donated a variety of letterpress goods. you'll have to go see for yourself, but here are a few of my favourites (just a taste!) from their collections:

• vintage wood type 5 block set of ampersands from Monki Vintage
• pitch a tent {instructional series} letterpress card from SNAP & TUMBLE
• letterpress paper house kit from 1canoe2