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Our favorite finds on Etsy.

Gimme a Giveaway: MT Photo Journal

You know that awesome print I recently added to our family room?

Well, Annie, photographer at MT Photo Journal, super sweetly offered one print to a lucky reader.

If you think landscape photos are fine as frog hair, you’ve got plenty of pretties to choose from. Like Heavenly, the print I chose:

Spring Meadow:

Or Fall Interrupted, just to share a few:

If nature and florals are your fave, check out Subtle Changes:

Bashful Pink:

And Here Today:

Heck, wildlife and rustic photos like Gentle Soul are beautiful:

The Goods: Any photo (winner’s choice, so poke around the shop!) as a 10 by 10 inch, 12 by 12 inch, 10 by 15 inch, or 12 by 18 inch print from MT Photo Journal.

To Enter: Leave a comment, which can (but doesn’t have to) include our Just for Fun question.

Just for Fun: Tell us your favorite family vacation destination. Maybe a place you traveled to as a child. Or a place you now go with your children.

For additional entries:

1. Like MT Photo Journal on Facebook.

2. Like Our Humble Abode on Facebook.

Contest Closes: Thursday, May 30th, 2013.

Number of Winners: One lucky duck.

Ships: Anywhere on planet earth!

Other Info: We will select the winners using random.org and announce on Friday, May 31st. You stay classy, San Diego!

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by Our Humble Abode on May 3, 2013 • Permalink

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Posted by Our Humble Abode on May 3, 2013

http://ourhumbleabodeblog.com/2013/05/03/gimme-a-giveaway-mt-photo-journal/

Etsy Favs: April

Whew, I didn’t realize how many crazy awesome things I’ve added until now. Etsy keeps getting better and better, doesn’t it? Anyway, check out these sweet finds. Triangle Concrete Pot from Rough Fusion: Watercolor Triangle Mousepad by Courtney Oquist: Anything, Not Everything Gold Foil print at Charm & Gumption: Every Day I’m Hustling pillow cover from Michelle Dwight Designs: Bloom Floral Bouquet print and Butter Makes it Better towel at Little Low Studio: Poppy Print by Kelli Murray Art: Tiny Spring Flowers Painting from Sorcha Moon: Brass Walnut Opener at Dress My Room: Walnut Boxcar Succulent Planters by Revolution Design House: Modern Wooden Bird House from The Bird on the Tree: Porcelain Dairy Bottle Vase at Revisions Design: Green Striped Tote Bag by Juneberry Stitches: Beach Umbrella Pillow Cover from Alice B. Gardens: Diamond Air Plant Terrarium at Amy Burgess Jewelry: Triangle Patchwork Pillow from Geometric Electric: Mini Neon Planters by Wind & Willow Home: Coral Clock from Design Atelier Article: Chevron Outdoor Pillow Cover at Classic by Nature: Matte Black Vase by Vitrified Studio: Red Scandinavian Print Towel from Hummingbird Factory: Canvas Apron at Meyer Textile Co: Purple Ranunculus Flower by Happy Blossoms: Overlapping Geometric Shapes Print and Scallop Pillow from Retro Menagerie: Wow, all so bright and colorful. Do you have a favorite?

And thank you to our wonderful sponsor, Super Sweet Life for your support and sharing your awesome custom labels!

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by Our Humble Abode on April 25, 2013 • Permalink

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Posted by Our Humble Abode on April 25, 2013

http://ourhumbleabodeblog.com/2013/04/25/etsy-favs-april-2/

Think Green!

We’re teetering on the edge of spring here in Montana. Just a few weeks ago we had sunny filled skies and near 70 degree temperatures. So far this week (and most of last) we’re lucky to reach the 40′s while the snow falls. Welcome to Montana, I suppose. Minnesota and Wisconsin folks, I feel for you. In an effort to usher spring sooner than later, I’m adding fresh green to our house. The more, the merrier, starting with this mint, cream, and emerald-green color block pillow from Jillian Rene Decor.

Jillian was sweet enough to make me a custom pillow. So wonderful and perfect. Everything in her shop is so great, so check it out. Next to the sofa, I’m trying to green up my thumb with a grass-like succulent and a few clay critters.

More greenery on the mantel, this time a planter from Wal-Mart with two bunches of fake succulents.

And finally, my newest art obsession, right in my home; “Heavenly” by Annie Bailey of MT Photo Journal.

Annie lives in Montana and takes beautiful photos of our state. Most Montana photography is wildlife, not my style. Or taken in Glacier National Park or some other mountain area. Which is pretty, don’t get me wrong. To me, that’s not what Montana is really about. This is Big Sky Country after all.

(Ignore the unfinished ceiling, please) Annie captures the essence of Montana, with interesting compositions and vivid colors.

Immediately upon opening the package, I popped it in this cheap frame. Soon, hopefully, I’ll convince Ben to make me a beautiful wooden frame, but I can admire this lovely until then.

So there you have it, two of my favorite Etsy shops. Now, let’s get to spring, shall we? Any new art you’re loving lately?

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by Our Humble Abode on April 24, 2013 • Permalink

Posted in Etsy Favs, Family Room, Our Mountain House, Put a Little Art in Your Heart, Seasonal & Holiday Decorating

Posted by Our Humble Abode on April 24, 2013

http://ourhumbleabodeblog.com/2013/04/24/think-green/

Gimme a Giveaway: TTDD

What’s TTDD? Through the Doggy Door, a new Etsy shop stocked with upcycled leather key chains and brightly painted ceramic goods.

And one lucky winner will get to choose 25 bucks of goodies!

Need a key chain? Choose from adorable, funky key chains shaped like mustaches:

Mushrooms:

And even little dogs:

Or add a burst of color and quirk with brightly painted birds:

A metallic gold bunny:

Even a colorful camera:

To sweeten the pot, the winner will also get 75 dollars to spend on goods from our shop. Maybe you want an everlasting bouquet of spring tulips:

Or a trio of butterflies in your favorite colors:

What better way to add a pop of springy color, right?!

The Goods: A $25 gift card to Through the Doggy Door and $75 credit good for or toward anything in the Our Humble Abode shop.

To Enter: Leave a comment, which can (but doesn’t have to) include our Just for Fun question.

Just for Fun: Tell us what you’re doing to put a little spring in your step. Adding fun colors to your home or wardrobe? Enjoying the great outdoors? Buying fresh flowers for a quick pick-me-up?

For additional entries:

1. Like Our Humble Abode on Facebook.

Contest Closes: Thursday, April 25th, 2013.

Number of Winners: There can be only one.

Ships: United States residents only, please.

Other Info: We will select the winners using random.org and announce on Friday, April 26th. May the odds be ever in your favor!

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by Our Humble Abode on April 5, 2013 • Permalink

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Posted by Our Humble Abode on April 5, 2013

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Etsy Favs: March

Happy Monday, all! Did you have a great weekend? How was your weather? Were you one of the areas to get a mountain of snow? We didn’t, but our temps were cold. Raise your hand if you’re ready for spring. I’m completely ready. Judging by my most recent Etsy favs, even my subconscious is ready for spring. Lots of bright, springy colors and flowers in the group.

Seattle 1 (Ferris Wheel) print from Yellow Brick Home: