I'm sure you've head of Sharon Montrose's work, but even if her name doesnt ring a bell, you will possibly recognize her absolutely adorable photographs of animals.
For other creatives out there, you willl enjoy this video of Sharon explaining how she got into photographing animals, as well as a segment on her actually shooting them in her studio. I personally find it interesting as it chronicles how she found her artistic path. BUT it's at 3:12 when my heart skipped a beat. You get to meet "Stanley".
But here is the special thing with this little post. Sharon is giving away one of her prints to you. (Lucky ducks). We've never done a giveaway on our blog but since this is something that we will definitely have in OUR nursery, it seemed like a nice giveaway! :) So one of you will get to pick one of her awesome prints from her shop and have it hang in your own house. I know you're likely thinking I would pick the Giraffe print but I actually have a soft spot for that little Porcupine Baby print! Too cute.
How to enter? Visit Sharon's etsy shop (here), browse around and get caught up in the cuteness. Then come back to here and let me know which print is favourite, and let me know how to contact you. That's it! Sharon will ship to Canadian and US readers. (Value of print is $25 US) Ends June 1st.
xo Lindsay
A winner will be picked via Random.org
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This might be my favorite giveaway! I absolutely love Sharon Montrose's work + I think using her prints in a nursery is a perfect idea.
I really love the macaw print (I'm a sucker for anything blue), but I think the baby crowned crane would look very sweet in a nursery.
Oh Gosh, I love your blog but I love Sharon's pictures even more. I've already told my husband that we are getting a collection for our baby's nursery, and we aren't even trying yet. I don't know which one I'd get, the baby kitty, sheep, piglet and deer kill me, as does the otter. If I'd win, I'd jump up and down!
I love the little piglet! So cute!
I really like Sharon Montrose's work. My sister is due in October and it would be such a cute print for the nursery.
There are so many great ones, but I'm partial to the owl.
The basset hound puppy! Thanks for running this contest
What a coincidence, I was just reading about Sharon Montrose earlier today! I love her stuff! That baby porcupine picture has to be the absolute cutest! I am keeping my fingers crossed I win!
OOoh I would go with the basset hound puppy or the giraffe - SO cute!!!
Every time I see that baby porcupine print, i squeal with delight! :)
Sharon's photographs just slay me. I am partial to Baby Raccoon #1 - too cute.
I have a very specific soft spot for pigs (Charlotte's Web enthusiast), the piglet print just makes my heart melt. The baby porcupine is running a close second though :)
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I'm all about that baby porcupine. Soooo cute. :) Thanks for doing such a great giveaway!
ooh great giveaway! so cute! I love the baby giraffe! my kids would love it!
They are all so cute, it's tough to decide! My husband would pick the otter, but I either want the raccoon, the serval, or the macaw. Thank you! :) Alaina
Loving this giveaway!! I actually was looking through Sharon's shop yesterday and my absolute favorite print is the giraffe - the one you have on this blog post. Love the awkwardness of baby animals and the giraffe really just exemplifies that!
This is amazing! I was just visiting her etsy shop two days ago! I love the baby giraffe - am considering purchasing it to go somewhere in my house. Lovely, lovely work. :)
Oh my gosh, these are just the cutest!!! I had to pop in and say hello and thank you for sharing. These prints are beautiful and have such a whimsical quality to them.
And what a great little making of video - so interesting. I want to take the little baby giraffe home with me!!
It's so hard to pick a favourite - baby giraffe, baby porcupine and the precious little baby chick!! Love them all.
i loove the piglet and the chick and the lamb...and STANLEY! alll of them are awesome!
I really like the macaw, giraffe, and porcupine baby prints. :) My husband loves birds so I think he would be partial to the macaw.
Wow, those are SO cute! I think I'd go for Baby Bunny no. 3 because getting mooned my a bunny would make me smile every time I passed it. ;)
Oh my gosh!! I've never seen her work before and I'm smitten! This will probably have to be my new go-to baby gift. I think Baby Porcupine and Baby Raccoon No. 1 are my faves, if I have to choose!
Whoops, I'm the Liz from above but I forgot to leave contact info!
I've been following her work for a few months and am in love both with the photos and the last few seconds of her interview posted here! I think Cow No. 2 was my favourite... until I met Stanley!
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I have admired Sharon's work for so long! I would absolutely LOVE to have the owl print. It's so charming!
It's great to see that she's such an animal lover. :)
Just found your blog a month ago - it's a daily read! Found Sharon's work through your blog and fell in love. I love baby racoon no.1!
Definitely the Giraffe! My husband and I are both soo tall that we're just going to go with for the baby room :)
Dana
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Oh my goodness, they are all so adorable!!
I think Baby Giraffe No. 4 is my favorite! :)
I can't decide between the bunny no 1 and the baby porcupine. Wow!
I love the Love Geese- super cute! I also love the baby porcupine. :)
Thank you for profiling such a wonderful artist! I'm so glad I was introduced to her photography, its wonderful. I'm so torn... I feel like I should have a wall dedicated to baby animals! Its down to Stanley, the baby procupine and the baby racoon. I think baby porcupine wins as my favorite!
tkenney@alumni.uwo.ca
This is the best giveaway I have ever seen! Sharon is a true artist. They're all fabulous and it was hard to choose, but I'm in love with the owl!
Thanks for hosting this giveaway!
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I totally just got a puppy so the basset hound. But I love owls (scared to pieces of them, but love owl photos). Maybe a wise owl print would give me the wisdom to know what to do in a nursery (smile).
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I can't resist the baby deer - something about the hopeful tilt of the head.
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I'm due in November and would love the giraffe #4 photograph for my nursery! Beautiful!
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It would have to be the baby goat. We live down the street from a farm where my son plays w/the baby goats! These prints are adorable! (fmgelineau@msn.com)
OH how can I even decide. the fawn is definately a huge favorite of mine, but how often do you get a photo of an owl like that? LOVE LOVE LOVE!
Those are amazing pictures! It's so so hard to pick a favourite, but I think it's the love geese...too cute! LOVE them! (cricket_098 (at) hotmail.com)
The baby donkey is too much! Reminds me of my stubborn little daughter!
oh me oh my!! So much cuteness. I love several but I think I would choose the porcipine. (sp?) :)
Baby porcupine for sure!
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Her prints are so cute! I really like the Love Geese print, although I have to agree -- the giraffe and the porcupine are realllly cute, too!
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Oh, oh, oh! I'm simply overcome by baby raccoon #1, but I think for my own house I'd have to go with the ostrich egg--how neat!
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I love all of them! But I think Bunny #1 takes the cake for me.
oh, the piglet! it's too much. i have been eyeing these forever.
The giraffe had at me at hello. Love the video of Sharon photographing him.
Love her work -- GREAT GIVEAWAY! Thank you!
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The giraffe is really cute!
Baby giraffe no. 4 pls! Thanks, Andrea.
Oh wow these are incredible. Something about the Baby Giraffe #2 just makes my hear swell. Thanks for showcasing these!
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gorgeous photos- my daughters would love the macaw...very diego.
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I think I'd go with either the macaw or baby giraffe 2 (him stretching). I love them all, though!
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oh my goodness...
it feels cruel to choose.. that basset hound??!?!
but the giraffe. LOVE.
and SO perfect for a nursery.
fingers crossed!
How funny, I just sent a link to this etsy shop to my pregnant sister yesterday.
The giraffe (I think #4 particularly) is my favorite, but I'd get all 4!
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I'm completely torn between Kitten and Feather, Macaw, and Serval - I'd really have to think about it!
Thanks for a great giveaway and an even better blog!
These are adorable prints! They would make the prefect gift for a mom-to-be.
I really like the baby lamb and baby bunny no.2.
Thanks for the chance to win!
Oh! What a gorgeous giveaway! Love it!
I think I really love the Silkie Chicken No. 2 - would finally get that chicken in my industrial style kitchen that my Mom's been pushing for for years! Then again...the Baby Raccoon No. 1 is pretty fantastic as well!
What a great giveaway!
I love all of the baby prints and think Baby Chick #1 is my favorite.
Thanks for the chance to win!
I've love Sharon M. for sometime now, but I haven't figure out which prints to buy! I love the miniature donkey (as Donkey is my nickname sometimes) but I also love the baby pigs. She does amazing work!
Sharon's photography is fantasatic!! She really captures the personality of all the animals :-) And Stanley is adorable!!
It's hard to choose just one favourite. But there's something about the shot of the baby raccoon lying on his back and looking at the camera that appeals to me. He looks like a cool & laid back dude :-)
Kelly @ DesignTies
I LOVE the Little Piggie Print!
When I was a kid my mom loved pigs and we had pig everything, including a pink pig mailbox!
http://www.etsy.com/listing/40696069/pig-7-x-8-fine-art-print
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Lindsay,
I just found your blog the other day and I really LOVE it. I especially like the ferns at your front door.
Thanks for the contest - I like the macaw.
See you soon,
Jenn
It's hard to choose just one favorite, but I love goats. The pygmy goat is too cute!
Thanks for the giveaway. Your posts are always inspiring!
wow...this is a tough one, I love piglet, baby giraffe no. 2, and the baby chick!! I can't pick just one...
Totally adorable. I had to go back to the etsy shop 3 times before I could pick out my fav. I love Giraffe No. 2 but I also love Racoon no. 1. Who knew I could love a racoon.
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I can't pick! They really are fabulous and beautiful. But I think I'd pick the first owl. I love owls!
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I love the owl! What beautiful colours-
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I love Sharon's work. She's amazing!!
And the cow is one of my favorites. :)
i went through them all but none made my heart flutter quite like the baby porcupine...so sweet! thanks for the giveaway!
they're all so great, but I think I'm partial to the piglet or the minature donkey! both so cute!
This is the BEST giveaway ever - I'd be so lucky to win! I love Sharon's work, and have to say I love everything. I really like the Four Flamingos, Fine Art Print. My Etsy favorites list just got a LOT longer!!!
- Danielle
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Definitely the baby porcupine! I'm a lurker and have followed your blog for some time. Thanks for the giveaway!
How cute! Great prints.
I like the Macaw.
Thanks for the chance :)
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lol - love goose # 4 - aka the hinny!
How adorable! I love the Piglet print.
Thanks
How cute! I absolutely LOVE the Baby Sheep (Lamb) No. 1 print. Thanks for the giveaway!
I love the otter! And your blog. Thanks for the giveaway!
The Basset hound puppy!!
Oh man, it's hard just choosing one!
I think Baby Giraffe No.2 would look awesome in my home. The little guy just looks so cute!
I love Sharon's work. Lots of favourites but I would have to say the piglet because my youngest son has had a thing for them since he was one. He has seen her work and would love that print to hang in his room!
I've been reading your blog for months now and I'm a little ashamed to admit that this is my first comment (a contest sure can drive out a lurker :). I love your designs and you've provided some wonderful inspiration for me. Thanks so much for that!
This is also a sweet and generous giveaway. I think I'll be getting the baby sheep even if I don't win.
I was introduced to Sharon's work when she was profiled on etsy. I added her to my favorite sellers immediately! I love so many of theses photos, but my absolute favorite print is the baby squirrel. Thank you so much for this giveaway!
Baby porcupine does it for me....adorable and very unique.
I think I love the piglet the best - he looks like he's smiling... sooooo cute!!!!
My wife just turned me on to your blog - it's fantastic! I have to say, that baby sheep (lamb) is my favourite.
this video is so beautiful and inspiring! as a photographer/animal lover i love her work. my favorite of her baby prints on etsy would have to be the baby giraffe and raccoon. baby animals are just so adorable.
thanks for the amazing giveaway, and for sharing this lovely movie.
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I love love love the baby giraffe. What a wonderful giveaway. Thanks!
I love the baby porcupine! Congratulations on the birth of your baby! emartins@telus.net
They are all marvelous - but the owl is especially marvelous!
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Thanks for introducing me to this artist! I love all of them. Most of all, the baby deer!
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Thanks!
Oh my. These are so cute. It's hard to pick just one. Um, the Baby Sheep (Lamb) No.1 maybe. Or maybe the fawn. Or a bunny. See... too hard!
I love the macaw print - it's so great!
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