Seriously the best and easiest way to frame your art! And a giveaway!

For some reason, unless you have a bottomless bank account, framing is such a HASSLE. Hence why I still have so many prints still rolled up in tubes under my bed. Framing my art always ends up costing more than the art itself, and then if you try to buy the frame unassembled matting and backing and hanging makes you realize that maybe it's worth the money to have a professional do it!

However - I was just introduced to Change of Art - and wow am I impressed.  The frame is probably the nicest one in my home, it's eco-friendly, and made in the USA!

Here's the rundown: "Our EasyGallery® frames eliminate all the usual hassles of matting, framing and hanging. Prints slide in & out – no taping, no taking the frame apart, no fussing with the glass. And you can store a dozen (+) prints in back. Best of all, everything's changeable – in seconds!"
- Change of Art

Check out how easy it was for me to finally frame and hang a few tiny prints I had bought in Alaska back in 2012 when I ran a marathon.

Slip the art in the slot in the back of the frame.

 Put other prints for display later in the pocket behind the frame.

Use the GENIUS template and easy-peasy button and nail to plan the placement of the frame and tap in the nail.

Align the divot in the frame with the top of the button...

TADA! How amazing is that!

I felt so accomplished afterwards and barely did any work! 

Now, lucky for you guys, the awesome folks at Change of Art are offering one lucky reader a trio of Change of Art frames!

If you want to enter for a chance to win, leave a comment below (or email me) telling me what for or how you would use this genius product.  

The winner will get to choose from white, black, or brown medium-sized frames, and will be announced by random-draw on Wednesday, Feb. 6th.  

Good luck!

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PS: The art is by Alaska artist Gail Niebrugge

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disclosure*: I received the Change of Art Frame as a sample.

review/giveaway!

 

here is this months review and giveaway from tommy nelson mommy! 

I got the chance to check out this sweet little book Lullabible by Stephen Elkins.

It is a book that includes prayers, poems, lullaby song lyric, and keepsake journal. I hands down though the journal was the best part. The CD is sweet too, perfect for bedtime.

Includes a full-length lullaby hymn CD

want a chance to win a copy of this fab little book?

What was your favorite lullaby that you remember from your childhood?

Do you have a song that you sing over your children before bed or that you played for them while you were pregnant? 

Which one?

What is your child’s favorite hymn to sing together?

one entry for each question answered ( be sure to leave a separate comment for each) 

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open to us residents only ( sorry my canadian friends ) 

Announcing the winner of the Novica $100 gift code!

Jessica - Congratulations to Jessica!  Jessica has her eye on the fab Paracas Princess handbag.  Looks like someone will be having a VERY Merry Christmas!  Thanks to all who entered - I will be announcing new giveaways shortly!

Only a few hours left to enter to win $100 from Novica!!

Get your tushies over to this Decorology post to enter to win a $100 gift code to use at Novica!!! You must enter by 12 AM, Dec 14th for a chance to win!!   Artisan apparel, jewelry, home decor, and much, more.

Beaded basket by Wayan. Click here to see it.

Mirror by Edmundo. Click here.

Quilt by the Artisans of Tilonia.  Click here.


Hurry over to this Decorology post to enter!

Beauty : Baylis & Harding

Last week I had the pleasure of being invited to the Worcestershire head office of beauty brand Baylis & Harding.

I spent a wonderful day meeting with Tania Fossey & Adrian Slater, the current driving force behind the brand, and the children of the brand's founders, Marcia Simmons & David Slater....as well as viewing their current ranges & products for 2013.

Friendly, open, inspirational and clearly possessed of great vision, it was fascinating to hear about the story of Baylis & Harding - past, present & future.

"Baylis and Harding" were their grandmothers names and it was clear throughout the day that family values are so important to this business, it is very proudly a family run British brand.

The company believes passionately in good value for their customers....

they produce and create high quality products....
products which, I think,  define "affordable luxury".

They have signature scents - such as their gorgeous "sweet mandarin & grapefruit" & "french lavender & cassis"....but they also have product seasons, creating different ranges throughout the year.

They are possibly best known for their bathroom products but they also have a great children's range,  a hair care range "Great Hair", a Fair Trade range & an extensive Skin Spa range of products.

Everything about their ethos appealed to me....

they are clearly very connected to their products, everything is very well thought through.

Just like fashion, they think of their products in terms of "seasons".

I also just love that they are a British & family run company - simply because there are just not enough of those around.

They believe in their products, they create fabulous & very appealing fragrances and they keep their customer as their number one focus.

One of the most telling moments of my day though was during a conversation with the very lovely taxi driver who drove me to the train station at the end of the day....

he was an older man who clearly knew the family well and he couldn't say enough nice things about them....

"they're good people....they do things the right way...."

I don't think you can get a better endorsement than that.
This is the kind of company I want to support.

I have a fantastic selection of products from several of their ranges to give away to
one lucky winner....

Closing date will be this Thursday so that I can try to mail the goodies to the winner before Christmas.

To enter, be a follower of my blog & simply leave me a comment.

To see more from Baylis & Harding, click here

A fantastic $100 gift code giveaway to use at Novica!

If you're an armchair traveller, artisan lover, have an eclectic style, you are going to love this giveaway!! One lucky winner will be awarded a $100 gift code to use at Novica!!! To enter the contest, peruse the amazing, artistan made goods at Novica, then leave a comment on the post naming what item(s) you would get.

About Novica

We want to give artists and artisans around the world a global platform to express their true artistic talents and to spur their creativity. And, we want to provide you with access to unique, hard-to-find items at great values that only the Internet infrastructure can allow. At the deepest essence of our philosophy, we want to create a bridge between you and the many talented artisans across the globe. We want you to know about who you're buying from. We want you to feel that attachment to the product and to the hands that created it.

I recently received two beautiful Novica items, one from Peru, and one from Mexico. From Mexico I got the Blown glass planters crafted by Javier Gutiérrez and Efrén Canteras. Since it's too cold to put anything out on my balcony right now, I used the large planter as a vase, and the second as a planter for a house plant. I think they are really beautiful.

The other item I got is a pure strip of heaven, a gorgeous scarf of baby alpaca from Raquel Iriarte of the Peruvian Andes.

 It even comes adorably wrapped!

There are so many goodies at Novica!  It also always feels good buying from an artisan whose story is told along with the product.

Here are some of my Novica favorites.  The site is brimming with a large selection of silver chandelier earrings, lush wraps and ruanas from peru, and some really special and unique home decor items.

Balinese silversmith Kenari fashioned these gorgeous silver earrings. See them here.

This looks so soft and warm and comfortable, I would probably end up living in this wrap by Peruvian artist Alfredo Falcon.  See it here.

Kahlil Ahmed's wool rug from India. Click here to see.

I could find so many ways to use a $100 gift code at Novica!  For your chance to win, pick out a favorite item from Novica, and leave a comment on this post (instructions below) sharing that item.  Entry closes Friday the 14th at 12:00 AM EST.  The code expires 1/13/2013, and is a one time use only code.

Good luck!


* To comment on this post (scroll to the bottom of this post and right above "Labels" you will see a number followed by the word "comments." Click on the word "Comments." Or, you will see a link, "Post a Comment," which you click on to comment.

Or, you can email me at ashley [at] decorologyblog [dot] com to enter and with your favorite.

Announcing the winner of a Claire Heffer pen and ink illustration!

Congratulations Chelsea!! - You were selected by Random.org (Random.org selects a number at random) as the winner of a Claire Heffer drawing! Thanks to all for entering! I'm announcing another amazing giveaway later today, so stay tuned!

Check out Chelsea's amazing blog, Gardenia + Glam !

book review and a giveaway!

book review and giveaway.

I saw this great website called Thomas Neslon and they have this amazing thing called thomas nelson mommy ( you can the button on the sidebar ) which gives you the opportunity to read and review books. I heart books, so I was more than happy to do this! 

Last week I got my book One Wintry Night in the mail. I was more than impressed and I am not just saying that because this is a book review. It is written by Ruth Bell Graham and illustrated by Richard Jesse Waston. The words are so great, and honestly the last part of the nativity story got me a little teary eyed. Don't even get me started on the illustration. stunning. I was really impressed on how the illustrations made such an impact on Jude. For those of you who have been reading my blog, you know Jude is quite the little realist. He was so intrigued by these pictures and was pointing and asking questions. The book is multiply books and stories into one, so you can take your time reading. It is a total of 72 pages.. You can see a virtual copy and a flip book HERE. Overall this book is great for personal use or would make an amazing tool for church or homeschooling.

Want a chance to win this book? 

Just answer one or all of the following questions: ( separate comment for each ) (this gives you more entries)

What is your child's favorite Christmas story they look forward to hearing each year?

What are your favorite Christmas book traditions?

 Do you read together on Christmas Eve? 

Do you have your kids make Christmas storybooks of their own? 

What are your favorite Christmas traditions?

extra entries: like the following facebook, twitter @TommyNelson, and pinterest. 

open to us residents only.  

Another great giveaway for art lovers! The unique illustrations of Claire Heffer

Gotta love a giveaway! I was lucky enough to be introduced to the intricate pen and ink illustrations of Claire Heffer just a little while ago. I don't get to draw a lot anymore, but my bachelor's degree is in illustration, and I will always appreciate art. You should also think of it as the jewelry of any room - and we all know it's in the details!!

One lucky winner will win an animal, leaf, or initial print of his/her choosing.

To enter for a chance to win, leave a comment sharing which print you plan on picking if your name is drawn.  Go to Claire Heffer Design on Etsy to see her work and pick out your favorite.

To comment on this post (scroll to the bottom of this post and right above "Labels" you will see a number followed by the word "comments." Click on the word "Comments." Or, you will see a link, "Post a Comment," which you click on to comment.

Or, you can email me at ashley [at] decorologyblog [dot] com to enter and with your favorite.

The contest closes next Tuesday, December 5th at  12 AM EST. I will announce the lucky winner, chosen by random draw. Good luck!

The little pouncing fox is my favorite - so cute!!!

A custom initial would make a great gift for a new baby, or newlyweds.