Friday, July 17, 2009

Giveaway: Dee Beale Print

Happy Friday! I hope everyone got through their week unscathed (I did not, but more on that later.) This weekend will be a lot less exciting than last weekend...it's back to the grind for me. I am, however, truly excited to introduce this weekend's giveaway to you.

Dee Beale is a UK based print maker and free lance designer who, to say it mildly, is very talented.
Her work has been featured on Design Sponge, Desire to Inspire, and Print and Pattern (amongst others) so you may recognize it. If you're looking for art to spruce up your art wall, or any wall at that, then this is the giveaway for you.
Dee has been kind enough to offer, to one Down and Out Chic reader, a choice of one print from her Etsy shop.
Will you choose the...
Scandinavian Red Hare
Cornflower Birds
Poppies
Shine
Scandinavian Blue Hares
...or another from the shop?
I don't know how you choose between these, I really don't. They're all strongly designed, the colors are gorgeous, and the imagery would work in any space. Dee's blog is filled with sketches, Etsy finds, and the latest about her work. Maybe learning more about the artist will help you choose your perfect print.

So, how do you enter? Pay attention b/c you can enter up to 3 times!
1) Leave a comment here, after checking out the shop, and tell me which print you would choose if you won. (That's 1 entry)
2) This giveaway is open to everyone, but if you're a follower you can enter another comment simply saying you're a follower. (That's 2 entries)
3) Post about this giveaway on your blog, Facebook, or Twitter and leave a comment saying you did. (That's 3 entries).
**If you don't leave separate comments, I won't enter you more than once...comments that are gibberish or obviously have nothing to do with this giveaway will not be considered.
Eeeek! I'm so excited. Good luck to you, happy weekend, and thanks for reading!
~Christina
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113 comments:

  1. KateJuly 17, 2009 at 8:46 AM

    Lovely colours, stunning prints! I love them! Its a tough choice but i think I'd choose the Scandinavian blue hares.

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  2. Janine / Being BrazenJuly 17, 2009 at 8:51 AM

    I like the poppies and the scandinavian red hare...

    Such great prints. Very interesting.

    Would be great to win one of these :)

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  3. nelyaJuly 17, 2009 at 8:55 AM

    Oh my, what a lovely surprise on a Friday morning! I love the red bunny. I think the color would look amazing against my robin's egg blue-ish basement walls. (but then again, I love the birdies and poppies as well, uh oh!)

    Beautifully designed and executed prints. Thanks for the opportunity to take one home, ladies!

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  4. nelyaJuly 17, 2009 at 8:55 AM

    And of course, I'm already a follower Christina. Happy weekend!!!

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  5. JuliaJuly 17, 2009 at 9:24 AM

    I hope you have a truly great weekend, deary! How I've missed checking in with you here!

    What incredible prints. I love the bold colors and clean designs!

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  6. flynnJuly 17, 2009 at 9:27 AM

    ooh! the red hare is fantastic. i like its sweater. i like the winter partridge piece on her site, too, but that rabbit is just wonderful. "follower" sounds cultish, but i am one :)

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  7. YansyJuly 17, 2009 at 10:01 AM

    I love them all. Her work is beautiful. I am returning the favor. Come by for a chance to win a beautiful glass paperweight. Good Luck ladies.

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  8. RhianneJuly 17, 2009 at 10:03 AM

    I love Winter Partridge! They are amazing prints.

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  9. RhianneJuly 17, 2009 at 10:03 AM

    I follow your blog :)

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  10. AnonymousJuly 17, 2009 at 10:09 AM

    What a beautiful giveaway! I would have to choose the Winter Partridge, so lovely!

    Happy weekend :)

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  11. ElizabethJuly 17, 2009 at 10:16 AM

    I love the Poppies!!! They would match my roommates room perfectly and her birthday is coming up!! fingers crossed!!! :)

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  12. ElizabethJuly 17, 2009 at 10:16 AM

    And of course I'm a follower :)

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  13. JesseJuly 17, 2009 at 10:37 AM

    It is almost impossible to choose, but I still love the Winter Partridge, the first of her prints that I saw.

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  14. AnonymousJuly 17, 2009 at 10:40 AM

    I absolutely ♥ the cornflower birds!

    {ultimately a tough choice though! what beautiful work!}

    Happy Weekend!

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  15. Casi LeighJuly 17, 2009 at 10:44 AM

    Oh wow, thanks so much for the link to her shop. Her work reminds me so much of the art for one of my favorite films, Watership Down. Absolutely breathtaking.

    I just moved into a new house and every last one of these would match in one room or another. I may have to just treat myself!! :)

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  16. Casi LeighJuly 17, 2009 at 10:44 AM

    Oh yes, and I've been following for a bit now. Just love this blog!

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  17. MegJuly 17, 2009 at 11:01 AM

    Love her work. I'd pick the Shine print, it's so cheery and bright!

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  18. MegJuly 17, 2009 at 11:02 AM

    I'm also a follower!

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  19. SwethaJuly 17, 2009 at 11:21 AM

    wow!! lovely prints!!

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  20. MonikaJuly 17, 2009 at 11:26 AM

    Thanks for the gorgeous giveaway, Christina! As I can not get enough of the scandinavian style, I would love the red hare! A very cute creature!

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  21. MonikaJuly 17, 2009 at 11:27 AM

    and i am a follower, of course!

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  22. AnonymousJuly 17, 2009 at 11:39 AM

    Thanks for this oppurtunity! I love these prints, and posted about it on my blog here

    http://innovationaldesign.blogspot.com/

    entry title {hoping for a giveaway}

    Thanks!

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  23. GUGAWJuly 17, 2009 at 11:41 AM

    ooh ill have to go with the blue hare because it will perfectly match my new bathroom! stunning prints. oh im a follower too so can i have an extra entry? please and thankyou xxxx

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  24. Simply Mel {Reverie}July 17, 2009 at 12:34 PM

    Oh goodie, a giveaway I can enter!

    The Winter Partridge stole my heart!

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  25. Simply Mel {Reverie}July 17, 2009 at 12:35 PM

    Oh, you know I'm your devoted follower!

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  26. KirstyJuly 17, 2009 at 12:35 PM

    I love Dee's work, particularly her new 'cornflowers' print! :)

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  27. Moments and ImpressionsJuly 17, 2009 at 1:01 PM

    Love the Yellow "Shine" print. So happy.

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  28. Iva MessyJuly 17, 2009 at 1:02 PM

    Oh WOW! LOVE this giveaway, I can't pick one, I am horrible lol I always have a hard time picking, and I did go look around and I think I love them all...no I dont THINK ..I DO love them all....the Cornflower Birds are so pretty and the Scandinavian Red Hare is so beautiful, such a great shade of red! YAY! have a great weekend!

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  29. Iva MessyJuly 17, 2009 at 1:04 PM

    oops! so sorry! I forgot to say .....I'm sorry about your week and the "unscathed" part.... :-(

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  30. letitiaJuly 17, 2009 at 1:07 PM

    It's a tough call, but I think I would go with the red hare. It would look so cute in the boys' room.

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  31. UUJuly 17, 2009 at 1:09 PM

    love them!!! just got a few house decorations from tjmaxx, some of them r inpired by your posts!!! thankssss!! i really should hire you as my interior designer...

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  32. AnonymousJuly 17, 2009 at 1:30 PM

    Hola Christian! Thanks for stopping by my little corner of the net world too! :]

    If I were to be the lucky one, I would choose the cornflower birds for sure. I love the little guys, and the colors and symmetry are so soothing to the mind's eye :] Wheeee!

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  33. AnonymousJuly 17, 2009 at 1:31 PM

    Oops I reversed the last two letters in your name in the last comment, and somehow turned you into a guy (or gave you a religion - heh).

    Anyways, I'm a follower too!

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  34. louise35flowerJuly 17, 2009 at 1:50 PM

    I am very lucky to already own one of Dees prints, blue hares, but I would love another and would choose Shine

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  35. naphtali July 17, 2009 at 2:31 PM

    Oh my gosh! How to choose?!?! I guess the Poppies, but Shine is great too.

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  36. naphtali July 17, 2009 at 2:31 PM

    I'm a follower too!

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  37. AnonymousJuly 17, 2009 at 2:34 PM

    I love cornflower birds :)
    clarissa at digitaldeacons dot com

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  38. AlineJuly 17, 2009 at 2:44 PM

    these are amazing!!! I love the red hare...so cool:)

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  39. GabbyJuly 17, 2009 at 2:47 PM

    Ooh, I love these! I love the blue Nordic hares!

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  40. GabbyJuly 17, 2009 at 2:48 PM

    And of course I'm a follower!

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  41. CAC muffinJuly 17, 2009 at 3:04 PM

    I love shine print so happy and bright! just makes you want to smile!

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  42. CAC muffinJuly 17, 2009 at 3:05 PM

    and of course I'm a follower :)

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  43. off switchJuly 17, 2009 at 3:06 PM

    i would love "shine" - frame it and hang it in on a wall in my house (the one i dream of buying some day... hmmm...). it's going to look A-mazing! thanks for the giveaway op! :)

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  44. off switchJuly 17, 2009 at 3:06 PM

    i'm a follower too! :)

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  45. nathJuly 17, 2009 at 3:18 PM

    Dee is super-talented and very nice to boot. I'd like the red hare please!

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  46. katjoyfrazJuly 17, 2009 at 3:19 PM

    Glee!! Gotta love those Cornflower Birds.

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  47. paulaJuly 17, 2009 at 3:26 PM

    you have become giveaway queen! I rather like the blue bunnies myself.

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  48. WaxyJuly 17, 2009 at 3:31 PM

    I like the blue hares best - great giveaway!

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  49. WaxyJuly 17, 2009 at 3:31 PM

    I'm a happy follower too!

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  50. inkWELL PressJuly 17, 2009 at 3:32 PM

    Maybe the Scandanavian blue hares? So hard to choose... you always have fabulous giveaways... hope you have a fabulous weekend. xo

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  51. Sue HaytonJuly 17, 2009 at 3:39 PM

    Now I'm a follower here too and I still like the "blue bunnies"

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  52. Sue HaytonJuly 17, 2009 at 3:42 PM

    Love Dee Beale's work and follow her - long live blue hares!

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  53. Sierra July 17, 2009 at 3:51 PM

    What a fun giveaway and she is obviously very talented!!! I like the Scandinavian Blue Hares the best, I don't think I can live without them! xoxo

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  54. drollgirlJuly 17, 2009 at 4:08 PM

    another fab giveaway!!!! love the red rabbit!!!

    p.s. i hope you are ok! crutches?!?! ack!!! i sprained my ankle 5 frigging weeks ago and it is still jacked up. hopefully you went to the doctor and you will be all better soon! i hope so!!!

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  55. Leigh ShepherdJuly 17, 2009 at 4:20 PM

    There are all so attravtive but I think the Scandanavian Red Hares have it for me:)

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  56. TheBeautyFileJuly 17, 2009 at 4:30 PM

    These are so wonderful. The Red Hares are my fave. Totally.

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  57. TheBeautyFileJuly 17, 2009 at 4:30 PM

    I'm a proud follower of D&OC!!

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  58. KellieJuly 17, 2009 at 4:46 PM

    I'm a follower!

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  59. KellieJuly 17, 2009 at 4:46 PM

    Also, I have no idea how I would pick my favorite b/c I love them all. I would probably employ the shut eyes and point technique and go w/ that one. Yep. That is it.

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  60. rachaelgkingJuly 17, 2009 at 4:57 PM

    Love the poppies! So cool.

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  61. rachaelgkingJuly 17, 2009 at 4:57 PM

    And no doy I am a follower ;-)

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  62. LenoreNeverM♡reJuly 17, 2009 at 5:09 PM

    I love the red Hare!
    Brightens my mood...
    ps:Hope you feel better soon Christina!!
    ~XO*

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  63. Couture CarrieJuly 17, 2009 at 7:02 PM

    Beautiful prints! I love the flowers!

    Thanks for the fab giveaway, darling!

    xoxox,
    CC

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  64. Piper JacquelynJuly 17, 2009 at 8:19 PM

    I LOVE the Nordic Blue Hares, they are too cute! And I'm absolutely a follower! Great giveaway!

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  65. UnknownJuly 17, 2009 at 11:23 PM

    I LOVE the cornflowers!

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  66. UnknownJuly 17, 2009 at 11:41 PM

    oMG THE BUNNIES!

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  67. deniseJuly 17, 2009 at 11:55 PM

    I'd choose the Scandinavian red hare

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  68. deniseJuly 17, 2009 at 11:55 PM

    I follow

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  69. Brown BirdyJuly 18, 2009 at 1:00 AM

    Ooh I really love the Scandinavian Red Hares!

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  70. Brown BirdyJuly 18, 2009 at 1:00 AM

    Became a follower~love the Scandinavian Red Hares!

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  71. Brown BirdyJuly 18, 2009 at 1:02 AM

    Tweeting this fab giveaway! Love the Scandinavian Red Hares!

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  72. SamJuly 18, 2009 at 3:36 AM

    Stunning!! If I won, I'd choose the "Poppies" print - these prints are so retro fantastic!!

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  73. GabbiJuly 18, 2009 at 3:55 AM

    Great giveaway! You had me with 'Hare'...*fingers are crossed* :)

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  74. LisaJuly 18, 2009 at 4:50 AM

    Oh, I love "The nordic blue hares", "Cornflower" and "Cornflower birds".
    These prints are so stunning!

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  75. LisaJuly 18, 2009 at 4:52 AM

    ...And I just became a follower, of course ;-)
    Down out and chic is now in may favs!

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  76. JenJuly 18, 2009 at 5:27 AM

    I love her style! I really adore the Nordic Blue Hares print!!!

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  77. JenJuly 18, 2009 at 5:28 AM

    I'm also a follower!

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  78. JenJuly 18, 2009 at 5:31 AM

    I just posted the giveaway on Twitter. You can check it at @hautewhimsy

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  79. Rose RedJuly 18, 2009 at 5:55 AM

    Love the Nordic Blue Hares print the very best!

    espressogurl at hotmail dot com

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  80. Rose RedJuly 18, 2009 at 5:57 AM

    Following you on Blogger (rubymoon/Ally)

    espressogurl at hotmail dot com

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  81. JunteiJuly 18, 2009 at 6:10 AM

    I would definitely choose the Red Scandinavian Hare. So gorgeous. Thanks for the great giveaway!

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  82. JunteiJuly 18, 2009 at 6:11 AM

    Oh, and I already follow your blog. :)

    junteiDOTdesignsATgmailDOTcom

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  83. AnonymousJuly 18, 2009 at 1:40 PM

    gorgeous cards!i luv them..:D
    xx

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  84. ElaineJuly 18, 2009 at 2:48 PM

    I love all of them! But if I had to choose....I would want Shine or the birds.


    clothedmuch.blogspot.com

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  85. off switchJuly 18, 2009 at 5:18 PM

    posted about the giveaway on my blog...

    http://offswitchdesigns.blogspot.com/2009/07/dee-beale-giveaway-on-down-and-out-chic.html

    thanks again! :)

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  86. PS~ErinJuly 18, 2009 at 10:32 PM

    Love the yellow sunflower and the name of it!

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  87. PS~ErinJuly 18, 2009 at 10:32 PM

    following :)

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  88. kadlerJuly 19, 2009 at 2:18 AM

    Ooh, yay! Love the rabbits :)

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  89. kadlerJuly 19, 2009 at 2:18 AM

    And - of course - I'm a follower!

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  90. Margie’s daughter LeinyJuly 19, 2009 at 7:04 AM

    If would love to be in the giveaway, I would choose the Red Scandinavian rabbit. I have awarded you on my blog "Margie's Crafts". Hugs, Margie.

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  91. Kathleen W.July 19, 2009 at 8:33 AM

    I think the Scandinavian Red Hare is lovely, though I agree with you that it is hard to choose a favorite.

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  92. Kathleen W.July 19, 2009 at 8:34 AM

    I follow your blog

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  93. Kathleen W.July 19, 2009 at 8:36 AM

    Blogged here
    http://katydidandkid.blogspot.com/2009/07/weekend-contest-love-718.html

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  94. Jen Laceda | Milk GuidesJuly 19, 2009 at 4:25 PM

    I love your blog and I want a Dee Beale print!

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  95. T-birdJuly 19, 2009 at 5:13 PM

    Hello, I love the Shine print. Yellow is my favourite colour.

    I've just moved to the UK so I'm definitely going to buy one of the prints for myself (although it would be lovely to win one!)

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  96. Lelali DiJuly 20, 2009 at 1:24 AM

    I love the Nordic Blue Hares

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  97. Lelali DiJuly 20, 2009 at 1:25 AM

    Also, I am a follower, love your fashion!

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  98. MarilynJuly 20, 2009 at 1:54 AM

    Ummm...I think I would choose Shine. The poppies are a striking blue, though. Anyway, shine it is!

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  99. MarilynJuly 20, 2009 at 1:54 AM

    I'm a follower! Shine!

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  100. MarilynJuly 20, 2009 at 1:58 AM

    Le sigh. I posted on facebook. Thanks for the giveaway Christina.

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  101. Maria | Vintage SimpleJuly 20, 2009 at 10:21 AM

    How to choose? They're all lovely... I do have to say, I am captivated by that Red Hare...
    -maria

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  102. naphtali July 20, 2009 at 11:52 AM

    Made mention of your giveaway on my blog today! Fingers crossed...

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  103. Edward BryanJuly 20, 2009 at 3:25 PM

    My husband Ed has bought me the Scandinavian red hare for my birthday, we have had it framed in a vintage 50's frame and although i know what it is i cannot wait to unwrap it at the end of the month. My other favourite in the blue Scandinavian hares which would make a fantastic pair of prints (and i have a pair of frames). Fantastic print and great images.

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  104. Edward BryanJuly 20, 2009 at 3:26 PM

    oh, and of course i will comment on my facebook page. Alys

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  105. Ashlee MallochJuly 20, 2009 at 3:45 PM

    I love love love Dee Beale. I've featured her on my blog before. I adore her prints. I think I would have to pick the Cornflower Birds or the POppies, so beautiful and the colors would look wonderful in my house. Thanks for the giveaway, hope I win.

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  106. Debbie @ OtRDJuly 20, 2009 at 10:11 PM

    Cute Etsy shop. Love the Poppies!

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  107. JacquieJuly 21, 2009 at 7:12 AM

    Another wonderful giveaway!
    I love the Nordic Blue Hares but they're all fantastic.

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  108. JacquieJuly 21, 2009 at 7:13 AM

    I'm a follower xo

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  109. jdavissquaredJuly 21, 2009 at 10:01 AM

    These are beautiful! I would have to go with the Nordic Blue Hares. So lovely!

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  110. jdavissquaredJuly 21, 2009 at 10:01 AM

    I'm a follower!

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  111. carolina @ patagonia giftsJuly 21, 2009 at 1:22 PM

    love them! especially the red hare! thanks so much for your lovely comments when I was away, darling! xo

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  112. Lara BrehmJuly 28, 2009 at 7:38 AM

    love the poppies, shine and scandinavian blue hare, which is, I think, my favorite! :) Dee's work is great, I've been following it for some time now, I love her pure lines!

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  113. Anne B.August 14, 2009 at 6:00 PM

    Is this giveaway still open? Hope so! My pick would probably be the Nordic Blue Hares.

    abackman66 at hotmail dot com

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