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yesterday was a day of being able to tick things off my list - that is always a good feeling - I think I make lists because of the action of ticking things off. This weekend is a long weekend for us Canadians - I will try to finish another calendar that I am so excited about it. I can't wait to show you some peeks. It feels weird making calendars during the summer, but I need to be ready for the fall. I thought I would end the week with another giveaway. A lovely triangle print shoulder tote made out of a light coloured linen with a twill lining and a pocket on the inside. it's been pretty busy in the studio and this weekend I will try to eat bbq corn off the cob, take a long walk with my lovelies, eat fresh strawberries, and do lots of water colour painting. thank you for visiting and leaving a comment - I enjoy reading each of them. Have an amazing weekend!
*sorry forgot to mention - you have until 10 pm sunday august 1st to leave a comment. the winner will be announced on monday morning.

61 comments:

  1. I hope you have an amazing weekend too! As someone who loves triangles endlessly, winning this bag would put the hugest smile ever on my face.

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  2. Sounds like you have a lovely weekend planned. I hope to enjoy a bbq with friends, lots of playtime with the kids and sushi for sunday lunch.

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  3. i'm starting to think about making some 2011 calendars too -- that's great that you're getting a head start. sounds like you have a wonderful weekend ahead of you! and as usual, love your designs. the bag is gorgeous!

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  4. Another bag! With my other favorite pattern! You do not only have a fabulous sense for prints and drawings, Arounna, but also for giving things a form. Enjoy your weekend! tamara

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  5. Love the pattern! I have been viewing your blog only recently but I really love your space so glad to have found you. Have a lovely weekend. xm

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  6. That pattern... it's haunting me! I adore the simplicity and repetitive nature. And not only that it's a bag :) Enjoy yer bbq corn on the cob.
    Bon week-end à tous Bloggers.

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  7. Have a great weekend too! Look forward to seeing the calender....you're very organised! One day I may just get lucky with one of your giveaways, fingers crossed!

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  8. Hello,
    This is my very first visit and I just fell in love with your work. I have looked at your "bookhou at home shop" and it is empty. Where can I buy some of your items ?
    Thank you :)

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  9. I was just admiring this bag in your shop the other day - it's lovely.

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  10. I was just thinking about your shop this morning. It's so lovely!

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  11. Another gorgeous givaway, wow!

    Have a lovely long weekend! We're headed to NYC for a little ramble. I can't wait!

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  12. I like the sound of your weekend. I arrived here via Resurrection Fern, via PurlBee, via Yarnstorm - and I'm very pleased I jumped from each of those stepping stones to the next, lots of beautiful things to look at and feel inspired by at each place.
    This weekend I'm hoping to go strawberry picking and make jam - and I have a long overdue hairdresser appointment which coincides with some knitting I must finish - it's a great way to fill the time while the colour works on my ever-increasing white hairs. (Though my guilty secret is that I like to look at the pictures in Hello whilst I'm there too).

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  13. Thanks for reminding me to have some corn on the cob this long weekend. If I cook a steak beside it, it might warm up my husband enough to let me sign up for your letterpress workshop this fall. :)

    You know what, nevermind him. I'll sign up anyway.

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  14. Lovely design. I saw your work at a OOAK show about 3 years ago. Never knew you had a blog until recently. I'd love to take one of your workshops one day. Have a lovely weekend!

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  15. I love this print, and I especially love it applied to a bag. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  16. Beautiful bag. I also love to paint with watercolors...

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  17. I love the bag! If I don't win this I might have to buy one of your tea towels to make one of my own.

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  18. Such a nice giveaway again. Thank you so much.

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  19. Would love to own this bag. Can't get enough of this print!

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  20. Your weekend plans sound lovely. I'm hoping to get lots of corn on the cob, strawberries, and long walks in myself!

    Beautiful bag, I love how you can find such sophistication in simplicity!

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  21. I love you work and would be honored to win this bag. Thank you for the opportunity...;)

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  22. What a beautiful bag! As always, thanks for the chance to win, and enjoy the long weekend!

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  23. Have a good long weekend! :D It was good to see you at the Outdoor Art Exhibit!!

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  24. i hope you have a nice relaxing weekend doing all the things you planned. you always seem to work so hard! making such lovely things!

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  25. The bag is so beautiful in it's simplicity. Your weekend sounds so relaxing and wonderful... I hope you enjoy it! -Michelle

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  26. I neeeeeeed this bag so badly. you are a great inspiration to me. Hope to find time to learn to do some printing myself, seems so rewarding! have fun with your kids.:)

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  27. Sounds like you have a great weekend planned:)
    The tote looks perfect for part of my weekend plans of finally checking out the farmer's market here in Guelph...and then eat a lot of tasty produce!

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  28. The tote looks great! Count me in. :)

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  29. The bag is lovely. Have a wonderful weekend!

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  30. Hooray for long weekends! and giveaways!!! I work this weekend but get the next one off for roots and blues music fest!

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  31. Love this bag. Your weekend sounds delightful. :)

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  32. such beautiful inspirational lines, always! i look at this so often and leave so few words, but thank you for providing many small gems and little pockets of inspiration where we all need them. enjoy the painting, nothing is as good as watercoloring in the sunshine!

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  33. Have a nice we and enjoy, I love the simplicity of the bag and it is 'canon' (something like gorgeous) ! I hope I can do some water painting too, on this side of the earth, close to the Pyrenees...

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  34. Beautiful in its simplicity. Can't believe 2011 calendars on the agenda it makes the year seem to be speeding past.

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  35. I love this tote. Beautiful pattern. Have a lovely weekend!

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  36. Wow, another giveaway, such generosity! I'd love to say that I had a favourite piece of yours, but it's just all so lovely. I love geometric shapes so this would be such a wonderful piece to win.
    Thanks for the opportunity!

    Have a wonderful weekend. :)

    Kellee

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  37. Lovely bag.Thanks for the chance
    Have a nice weekend

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  38. i really enjoy the subtle elegance of your textiles. super sweet. enjoy your weekend.

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  39. This is the best weekend of the summer! What a great bag to take to the park/beach/farmer's market/bbq.

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  40. I'm heading to the farmer's market tomorrow morning, what a cute veggie tote!

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  41. Sounds like you've got a fun weekend planned already! How nice ...

    I just adore the quiet elegance in your patterns. I have been hoping to see more totes in your shop, the triangle and the anemone patterns are my current favorites :)

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  42. i love this bag!
    have a nice holiday weekend!

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  43. I always love how you come up with such beautiful designs. Enjoy your weekend. You deserve a break after working so hard. Thanks again for your giveaway!!!

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  44. Can't resist entering - I love this design.
    Have a wonderful long weekend and hope it feels extra long. xx

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  45. i love your beautiful bags and textiles.

    we've just come from a morning at the market--we'll be enjoying blackberry shortcakes this holiday weekend and freezing some rhubarb for later.

    enjoy your weekend~

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  46. Have a great long weekend Arounna! I'm thinking it's going to be a peach and blueberry crisp kind of evening, no?

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  47. Thanks for the giveaway Arounna! Have a great holiday weekend.
    Val :)

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  48. so lovely-I love the proportions of print to negative space.

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  49. I love bbq corn on the cob. And that tote.

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  50. oh, everything you create is just so lovely.

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  51. What a beautiful bag! I love your work =)

    Bye,
    Marieke

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  52. I love your prints on linen - I love the simplicity of your designs. Your work really is a source of inspiration. Thank you for such a great give away!

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  53. hi Arounna
    can't possibly resist entering my name for this gorgeous bag of yours
    thank you ever so much for hosting so many giveaways, you have a big heart
    I hope you had a wonderful weekend :)

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  54. this is my first time reading your blog... what a lovely "find" i've "stumbled" upon... and, i feel doubly luckly to be able to enter into such a super giveaway!
    one can never have too many totes... never!
    i look forward to reading more!
    take care!

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  55. ah, I also had many lists of things to do this weekend. I hope all went well. The bag and chair look made for each other, btw.

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  56. As always, a tote-bag with your signature design is a great win!
    Kath

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  57. We had a lovely weekend! Digging in the sand with my 3yr old and searching the beach for rocks and splashing in tide pools with my 1 yr old. Hope you are enjoying your long weekend! (and can't wait to see the calendars!)

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  58. OHH I love this tote!! Hope I have lucky!! Thank you!! :D

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