Friday, June 12, 2009

Giveaway: Blueberry Park

Wow, is it already Friday? I've been too busy to keep track of time really, perhaps you feel the same way? In case you were curious, I did not hurt myself or anyone else at the gym the other day, although I did get off of the treadmill prematurely because it was scaring me. I mean, what if you need to stop for a second, the dang thing just keep moving! Pilates class, on the other hand, was just what I needed...I may not be able to jog on a treadmill but I can balance on a ball pretty nicely thank you very much. Who knew?
Now that I've recapped my oh-so-exciting week, let's chat about Blueberry Park. Karen began this UK based company because, "she wanted to create a shopping experience where it was possible to find unique, beautiful and functional products that ooze the charm and originality you can only get with something handmade." I couldn't agree more, charming indeed.
When I first stumbled upon this unique website via Karen's blog
I immediately thought about all of the great gifts I could give (first to myself, second to my friends.)
I never really thought much about paperweights until I saw this, I mean a deer and a bird?!
Karen and I got to chatting and she graciously agreed to give away to one lucky Down and Out Chic reader her choice (I would say "his" too, but I'm not delusional) out of six handmade cushion covers!
If you are are deemed worthy by the giveaway gods to win one of these cushions, you can choose between:
a whale...
an elephant...
a butterfly...
a giraffe...
...a chick
or a seahorse (bottom right)!
These cushions (or "toss pillows" if you're in the U.S.) would be perfect for kids or adults and that's what's so great about them...and the fact that they all have polka dots! I'm not sure I can decide my favorite because they're all pretty amazing.
Here's how to enter:
1) Giveaways are open to Down and Out Chic "followers." This is not because I'm some egomanical blogger, but because these giveaways are a BIG thank you to my readers. If you're new, that's great too!
2) Please visit Blueberry Park and tell me what you like. I'd also love to know which cushion cover you would choose if you happen to win.
3) Leave a comment here! Easy peasy.
Winner will be chosen, next Tuesday, June 16th around 6 pm.
Good luck!

55 comments:

Janine / Being Brazen said...

cute pillows. i like the bird best

Elaine Prunty said...

i love the elephant,apparently they are very lucky ,I'm really commenting to let you know that i've done the promised posting over at my blog on my sons room that has the chalk board wall and the maps on the ceilings, , i'd love to know what you think

carolina @ patagonia gifts said...

oh I adore that cute chick pillow! wish me luck!
hope you have a wonderful weekend!
xoxo

Jacquie said...

So many fabulous things to discover there!
Like the lovely the breakfast mugs.

I'd love to win one of these pillows. I think the chick is gorgeous.

Moments and Impressions said...

We are just starting to plan a nursery and these pillows are great. The whale and elephant are too cute.

Couture Carrie said...

Love all those pillow covers ~ so adorable!

xoxox,
CC

Huma said...

A chick! What a cute chick! I'm designing a first-birthday-party invite for my nephew's birthday and it has a burnt-orange chick just like that announcing the details on it!
I'm also thrilled you found a UK based site to do a giveaway and am on Blueberry Park right now! xx

Huma said...

talking of chicks, look at these cute pendants I just found on Etsy

http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5371636

FEDERICA said...

All these pillows are sooo pretty! Love them!
Have a sunny weekend!

Sunshine said...

I'm a follower! Do I really have to pick only one thing from here shop? It's all so fantastic! I'd have to go with the elephants. So cute! And I'd also pick the elephant pillow. Can you tell that I LOVE elephants?

Mu Mu Design said...

I like the whale. But really, what's to choose between them - they are all beautiful.

Rachel said...

Her stuff is fabulous!! I would love to have any of those mugs or bowls!!

I like the giraffe, a lot!

Great give-a-way!!

Karen Lewis Textiles said...

Thanks, Christina for that fabulous feature and thank you everyone for your lovely comments. You are welcome to drop by any time :-) Karen x

Elizabeth Marie said...

I love pilates too, and the treadmill and I do not get along at all. :)

What adorable pillow covers. I love the chicky, so cute.

I hope you have a great weekend!

flynn said...

Mmmm. I love the whale. Good colors.

Also from her shop, this pocket mirror with a teeny trailer camp scene appliqued "in vintage fabrics" is too cute:
http://www.blueberry-park.co.uk/product_uploads/1240845414_original_3.jpg

UU said...

All so cute!!!!!!!! they are adorable! I think Olivia might like the girraff best:-)

Gabbi said...

Amazing giveaway!

I love love love 'A chick', my favorite color is red and the design is adorable. Blueberry Park has the most gorgeous Rose Bath Melts. They look good enough to eat actually... I can only imagine how dreamy the smell must be (I'm a fan of rose scents).

TheBeautyFile said...

The chick for sure...and these are probably the cutest pillows I have ever laid my eyes upon....

Unknown said...

Love the giraff! what a lovely post... hey, just gave you an award on my blog ;) u can go check...

Monika said...

OMG, how come I never heard about this shop? Thanks for introducing it to me! The birdie pillow is the cutest I think!

bananas. said...

ummmm is it me or do you get more and more comments with each giveaway. BAH! makes my chance to win slim to none BUT it shows how GREAT your blog is (does sucking up help? hehe. kidding). k so blueberry park...i of course love the home stuff and i'm pretty sure i could use all of the products they have for sale. especially like the fiesta bowls and mugs. if i win i would choose the chick cushion. total cuteness.

drollgirl said...

these are so adorable!! you have the best giveaways. i love them all, but the whale might just be my favorite. :)

have a great weekend!!!!

Sixpence and A Blue Moon said...

She has some lovely items! I especially loved the carnival necklace and ALL the pillows.

I was laughing while reading about your experience on the treadmill - too funny.

Have a wonderful weekend pretty lady!

Sabine, La Marquise des anges said...

I am so excited, what a wonderful giveaway !!!

can you believe how talented she is !!! how is it possible to choose a fav ... I really love her russian dolls kit, and the bunny kit too , and those cushions !!!

EisforElise said...

I love the textile prints and the elephant pillow is so cute!

Blair Friedeman said...

That whale pillow cover is just adorable--kind of obsessed with anything with whales on it these days:) Love the paperweight too. Have a great Friday Christina!

Aline said...

oh my goodness, the little chick!!!

Rachel Follett said...

So cute! Love the whale one!

Gabby said...

You have the greatest finds!

My fave is the chick...but I do love them all.

Happy weekend!

Jessica Morris said...

You won the poster print giveaway on my blog!!

If you could contact me with your e-mail address I will pass it on to the poster printing company and they will get in touch with you as to how to claim your prize!

Congrats!

PS~Erin said...

I'd have a hard time choosing, but it would probably come down to the chick or the giraffe. So cute!

So many neat things on her site. I love the create-your-own-storybook. I think these would make the best gifts! It would be a perfect one to keep on hand, for all the kid bdays that are forever popping up. Such a fun idea!

nicole mountz said...

ok, the treadmill comment was hilarious. i too have the same fear haha :) i love the elephant one, such a cute idea. i always love your posts!

sydney85 said...

The chick toss pillow cover would be perfect for my daughter who is one great chick!

throuthehaze said...

i like the Bunny Sewing Kit. i would like the elephant cover

Anonymous said...

What a wonderful site; I love the handmade dotty elephants and the paperweight. The little chick pillow really stands out, it's just gorgeous.
Katie

knygh[at]hotmail[dot]com

Anne @ The City Sage said...

Love the seahorse! They're such creepy-cool creatures. And a friend of mine just had a baby, so some of the sweet stuffed bunnies on the site would be perfect for her!

Unknown said...

I love the lavendar lovebods. So cute. And I LOOVE the giraffe pillow!
joelster87@hotmail.com

rachaelgking said...

I can't believe I wasn't a follower, but I am now! And I'm in love with that whale... so cute.

Anonymous said...

What an adorable shop! I like the sausage dogs! :)
And the elephant pillow case (bc it's orange....)

Anonymous said...

I'm with LiLu - great blog, I'm so glad I found it! It is hard to pick a favorite pillow - but I'd probably have to go with the chick, I've had a slight bird obsession lately :)

Anonymous said...

The chick would be my first choice! Loves it! Blueberry Park is one of my favorites, with the exception of your blog, of course! Love Karen and her daughter Ruby's fun, bright, and full oh love projects! Thanks for offering a giveaway!! bartlettw@att.net

Kate said...

Got to be the chick - I'm obsessed with anything bird print at the moment!

Kate said...

PS - does it have to be just the one item I like? I love the kits, they'd make fab stocking fillers.

Trish said...

Very cool shop!! I love the carnival necklace, but its out of stock :( As for the pillow cover, I'd pick the seahorse. No, the chick. No, the elephant... Ahhhhhhh!!

inkWELL Press said...

Oh that bird pillow has to be mine... surely one time I can win?! :)

Catching up on your blog posts since I've been gone - hope you're having a great Monday!

Hilary said...

Hmm.. I like so many of them! I like seahorse and the whale. But I think the seahorse pulls ahead!! Enter me, pretty please!

Meghan said...

Yet another fabulous shop featured! I think my favorite would have to be the butterfly but it was a decision made with much consideration- All of the pillows are adorable in their own right.

Tiina of livingConcept said...

an elephant, that's what i'd looove to have! i'll go for some lunch hour surfing to Blueberry Park. thank you for sharing, and welcome to visit my blog!

jusisteer said...

I just placed my first order at Blueberry-Park. Love the rag doll kit. THanks for the recommendation! And I love that seahorse!

CourtneyM said...

That giraffe is calling my name! Come to me!

Hello Katey said...

oh elephant!!! you're are the cutest little pillow i've ever seen.

I love your blog.

Casi Leigh said...

How cute! I love the elephant and little chick best, so very sweet.

I just found your blog today, it's wonderful!! :)

Meg said...

Definitely the cute little bird! It would be perfect for the nursery I'm working on.

Iva Messy said...

what an amazing giveaway!! That little chickadee (SP? LOL) is perfect! :)

Ammieloris said...

Those pots are delicate and gorgeous! Oh, and it's so hard to choose a pillow. I adore the red stitching on the chick pillow! Thanks!

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