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Blonde Designs is an inspirational blog focused on invitations, parties, and good design. We are Angie Gubler and Kristin Rees, best friends, graphic designers and moms.
We are both former art directors at Martha Stewart Living and Martha Stewart Weddings, respectively. 
We own Blonde Designs, an invitation and stationery company.

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Wednesday
Nov112009

tollipop giveaway!

My friend, Kirsten, has a love of words. In her own words, she "....would bathe in them. Or sew little outfits for them. Or take them on vacation." I always love talking to her – she is the girl that always makes you want to do a little better – she is eloquent and articulate and oh so very talented.

Kirsten has great taste, 3 darling girls, and is an amazing artist. Her lovely blog charts her musings and her shop on Etsy sells her beautiful artwork. I am privileged to own a few of Kirsten's darling illustrations. 

I love Kirsten's philosophy on creativity.  She says "...how vital creativity is to one's happiness and ability to cope well through life's ups and downs." So true. Creativity makes me happy and running keeps me sane.

We are excited to announce our first non-Blonde Designs giveaway from Tollipop. Kirsten has graciously offered the print above entitled What Page Are You On? This is a print of an original painting. The print measures 8.5" x 11."

To enter, please comment below. A winner will be chosen at random and announced on Monday, November 16th. Be sure to check out Kirsten's blog for a Blonde Designs giveaway as well. Good luck!

Reader Comments (151)

If I had dew claws they would be crossed for my mom to receive this fabulous creation!
Tail Wags to All.
~Moose

11.11 | Unregistered CommenterMoose

This post can't really be counted since I own that print and Kirsten is my older sister but I just had to drop in and say that she is a lovely, talented and gracious sister although I'm not sure she's ever forgiven me for eating her lipsmackers when I was little. How lovely that you are friends.

11.11 | Unregistered CommenterJulianna

What a lovely giveaway! Your blog is delightful, Ive just discovered it through Tollipops giveaway! Two in one day, how wonderful!

How sweet! I love to read. This would be perfect for me.

I absolutely love this print! Please enter me in the drawing.

11.11 | Unregistered CommenterT

I'm looking for fantastic art to fill the walls of my new home!
allismiles.blogspot.com

11.11 | Unregistered CommenterAlli

Love this! Always happy to discover a new artsy blog, too. Thanks!

11.11 | Unregistered CommenterKathleen

I love this. How wonderful.

11.11 | Unregistered Commentercally

Adorable! And so true about creativity. . . .

11.11 | Unregistered Commentermary

I LOVE this print. It provokes such good memories of friends who are kindred spirits (Including the ones found between the pages of some great tale). Thanks for the chance to win AND for your very inspiring blog!

I love tollipop and her beautiful creations. Your products look beautiful as well. Nice give-a-way.

11.11 | Unregistered CommenterThotlady

How darling!

11.11 | Unregistered CommenterAnna

Adorable print. Can't wait to check out her blog. BTW, I love your blog.

11.11 | Unregistered CommenterDar

She looks like my niece! I'd love to give this to her!

11.11 | Unregistered Commentersunny

I would absolutely love this! Thanks for your wonderful blog.
Kerri
Kerri.hess@gmail.com

11.11 | Unregistered CommenterKerri

what a truly lovely print. it's times like this that i wish i could draw. oh well, i'm happy to enjoy the work of others.

11.11 | Unregistered CommenterAndrea

My cousin posted a link to Blonde Designs on her blog. One day I checked it out and have been popping in every now and then for the past month. I really enjoy all of your creative genius! I always appreciate people who share ideas that are simple to implement and that compel me to be just a little more polished! Tollipop's whimsical artwork makes me think of enchanted forests filled with fairies and gnomes. It is very charming. By the way...thanks for the giveaway...I'm on Page 13 of The Candy Shop War. :-)
Sincerely,
Lori Z.
lorizenger@comcast.net

Oh my GOODNESS!!! That print would be PERFECT for my kids' room!! Just lovely.

What a beautiful print! I have a little 8 year old daughter who loves to read and this would be such a great addition to her room!

11.11 | Unregistered CommenterHeidi

ive never owned a piece of someones art! Count me in!

11.11 | Unregistered Commenterkim

adorable!!!

11.11 | Unregistered CommenterDana Beth

I am in love with this drawing! It looks just like my daughter and her love of "reading" (she is 3).

I hope we win!

11.11 | Unregistered CommenterAndrea

What a sweet illustration and such a woman!

11.11 | Unregistered CommenterBrooke

What an adorable print! It would be perfect for my daughter's room!

11.11 | Unregistered CommenterYuvani

How sweet is this painting? I would love to hang it in my home!

11.11 | Unregistered CommenterLindsay

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