We are excited to welcome back Novica for another fantastic giveaway! This is a great place to shop for home decor items from all over the world! If you don’t remember from our last giveaway here is Novica’s Mission:

“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. 

In the spirit of the Internet, let us bring you together.
NOVICA. The World is Your Market.”

 Check out some of the awesome pieces you could own after winning this giveaway:

Painted glass coasters, ‘Floral Muse’ (set of 6)

Wool cushion covers, ‘Mountains’ (pair)

The beauty of the Andean hills and valleys resonates in this pair of cushion covers. Designed by Cerapio Vallejo, the imagery is inspired by Inca topographic symbols. Vallejo preserves Ayacucho weaving traditions as he elaborates the covers on one of eight looms he constructed by hand. This work combines sheep wool and cotton, resulting in a pleasing texture; the covers feature a zipper closure. 

Wrought iron candleholder, ‘Indian Grace’

Crafted by hand of finely finished wrought iron, this candleholder comes from Sharad Jain. It hangs on the wall to display two glowing candles.

Reclaimed wood photo frame, ‘Fond Memories’ (3×3)

Sameer and Sunil design this modern photo frame featuring bands of color with an antique finish. Making a statement for the preservation of the environment, the frame for a 3×3 photograph is crafted by hand with reclaimed mango wood, creating the illusion of using different pieces. Featuring a glass pane, the frame can stand on a shelf and can also hang on the wall.

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Last summer I had the honor of guest blogging on 4th of July style for my good friends over at Bae Home, purveyors of AWESOME furnishings and decor based in San Francisco.  I was doubly honored when they asked me for some style tips to share with their readers this 4th, and here’s what I came up with

Loving the look of a framed flag. Displaying it in a frame is a chic way to keep it on display all year. Just make sure the stars are always kept in the upper left corner!

Versatile and beautiful…I have had these stools on my wishlist for the past 6 months. You get to choose between various leaf imprints, sage, banana, artichoke, eucalyptus, and more. They’re perfect for entertaining because they can serve as a stool or a side table.

Read the whole post over on the Bae Home blog!

Have a wonderful (and stylish) 4th of July everyone!

Today I am so excited to show of Laura – who started her own shop on Etsy called VivianandBeverly where she hand screen prints her own pieces for wall decor! She is giving away One Free Print Today!

Check out what Laura has to say:

Tell us a little bit about your shop:

Here you will find original, hand-pulled screen prints. Some pieces are printed using a single color process while others are printed on top of a “”color-wash” painting. Occasionally, I also paint to enhance or highlight images on the printed surface, or to create a painterly effect. My subject matter originates from either my own photography or personal and public vintage photographs. All prints are signed on the back.

My shop name, “Vivian and Beverly,” are the names of my grandmothers, who have always been a tremendous inspiration to my work. I believe there is no better way to honor there legacy than by naming my shop after them. – Laura

 

What got you started on etsy?

I am originally from the metropolitan area of Detroit, Michigan, and graduated from the Columbus College of Art and Design with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in December 1999. I worked as an artist and art conservator in New Orleans, Louisiana for several years before pursuing a career as a full-time artist. I am a wife to a Coast Guardsmen and proud mother of one. Having an Etsy Shop has been a monumental tool for my business as a military spouse because we must uproot and move every couple of years. Through Etsy, I can connect with people from all over the world without any need for a store front. Presently, my family and I reside in Long Beach, California.  – Laura

 

What’s your inspiration?

I have been fortunate to have incredible women in my life who have inspired me with their strength, courage, and resilience. In fact, this shop is dedicated and named after my beautiful grandmothers, Vivian and Beverly, who have been two of the most influential women in my life. My grandmothers have and continue to embody the very best of the American spirit; the ability to be a devoted wife and mother, yet remain independent, self-confident, and driven to be successful in other passionate pursuits in life. – Laura

How do you make these?

Naturally, I make use of these personal relationships in my artwork. My process begins by transferring an image onto a silkscreen using an ultraviolet light exposure process in which the image is burned into the screen. Then, I am able to print the image onto paper by pushing ink through the silkscreen using a squeegee. Printmaking and color have always been obsessions of mine since college; I simply love the process and anticipatory surprise when I see my image transferred to the paper for the first time. – Laura

What’s your favorite part of owning your own shop?

I consider myself one of the lucky ones. When I am not running after my little one, I am in my home studio, printing and painting…I am living my dream – to create beautiful pieces to brighten up people’s lives and their living spaces – something that would make both of my grandmothers very happy to know. – Laura

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