2.28.2011

**original painting giveaway**

Sarah Carter may be my favorite artist.  Period.

We first met when I worked at the same mega church as her husband.  That was six years ago {gasp} and now I am honored to call her friend.  Sarah is a beautiful woman, mother, and artist.  
Here are more examples of her work. 


There is a certain something that draws me into her work. 
 To me, these pieces are dreamy, ethereal, and moving.

Each print is adhered to a 10"x10" sustainable hardwood bamboo panel and is ready to hang. The price for each is $125 and this includes shipping expenses. Sarah is happy to work to create a special size, just send her an email at sarahcarterstudio@yahoo.com to discuss details.

Sarah has an amazing blog that highlights her inspiration, family, and their adventure in adopting  from Ghana.  All of the proceeds from her artwork go toward the funding of their adoption. 

 Honestly, Sarah's journey has inspired me in my own desire to adopt.  

Sarah has generously painted a 12x12 acrylic on canvas with a photo-transfer that is sealed with a water proof gel medium.  
Today we are giving it away!  To you!  
Can you even handle the excitement?
Isn't this so beautiful?
It could be yours.

You may enter up to four times.  Here's how:
1) Become a follower of a delightful design and leave a comment to let me know.
2) Visit Sarah Carter Studio  then come back here to tell me what you like.
3)  Follow Sarah's blog on Facebook  and leave a comment that you did.
4) Tweet this giveaway or link to it on Facebook then let me know.

A winner will be chosen randomly and announced on Sunday, March 6.
Now get busy and enter! 
Big thanks to Sarah for such a beautiful painting!
xo,
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55 comments:

  1. Hi! I'm LiLi!February 28, 2011 at 9:47 AM

    i am a follower.

    Thinking Out Loud

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  2. Hi! I'm LiLi!February 28, 2011 at 9:50 AM

    i love the Femme Habilitee from Sarah's studio.

    Thinking Out Loud

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  3. Hi! I'm LiLi!February 28, 2011 at 9:53 AM

    tweet! tweet!

    https://twitter.com/#!/LilianaJones/status/42235603944869888

    Thinking Out Loud

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  4. JessicaFebruary 28, 2011 at 9:57 AM

    My favorite so far is Be Brave with the butterflies. Really pretty work!

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  5. Carol@SofasandSage.comFebruary 28, 2011 at 10:19 AM

    Those ARE really beautiful, Abby. Will we see one hanging in your new home to be?

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  6. A Delightful DesignFebruary 28, 2011 at 10:27 AM

    I certainly hope to have one if her pieces in my home office once we move! Talk about inspiration...

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  7. Anne-Marie @ 10 RoomsFebruary 28, 2011 at 10:31 AM

    Abby, that third painting is spectacular! Seems like her goodness comes through in her work, it is so richly detailed.

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  8. AngelineFebruary 28, 2011 at 10:40 AM

    So beautiful! Brilliant friends are so inspirational! Thanks for telling us about Sarah's work!

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  9. Aubrey {All Things Bright and Beautiful}February 28, 2011 at 10:44 AM

    Oh my gosh, she really is amazing!!! Both talent wise and her story. (c: Love all the color, it's fantastic...

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  10. christine {bijouandboheme}February 28, 2011 at 12:59 PM

    What a gorgeous giveaway!!! And of course I'm a follower. xo

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  11. christine {bijouandboheme}February 28, 2011 at 1:01 PM

    It was hard to pick a favourite but I think I'd say Be Brave- all gorgeous though!

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  12. Todd, Rachel, Ryan and LaurenFebruary 28, 2011 at 2:05 PM

    I'm now a follower!! Love your work!

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  13. Todd, Rachel, Ryan and LaurenFebruary 28, 2011 at 2:25 PM

    Sign me up for the drawing. I'm a fan, follower, and I've shared it all! And I'm now inspired!! Thanks Abby!
    Todd

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  14. A Vintage VineFebruary 28, 2011 at 3:29 PM

    As you know, I'm a very happy follower....Sara's work is incredible...she is very talented, what a blessing to have her in your life! I look forward to visiting her blog. Thanks to her and you, for offering this giveaway!

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  15. A Vintage VineFebruary 28, 2011 at 3:37 PM

    Went over to her site...her style is beautiful. I can see why you like her so much...I put your giveway and your button on my sidebar!!!

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  16. Michelle S. KimFebruary 28, 2011 at 3:57 PM

    Sarah personally introduced me to Sabrina Ward Harrison and graced me with her sweet spirit. One of my favorite pieces she's done is the three wilting dandelions (I think that's what they are). Despite the wilt, there is so much life! I simply love Sarah!

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  17. AbbyFebruary 28, 2011 at 4:22 PM

    It's so pretty! Please, can I have it?!?!
    Abby

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  18. The ZhushFebruary 28, 2011 at 7:27 PM

    Fabulous giveaway! Off to explore more of Sara's work!

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  19. The ZhushFebruary 28, 2011 at 7:30 PM

    Now following on FB!

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  20. Corie RectenwaldFebruary 28, 2011 at 10:01 PM

    I need a special piece of art in June's big girl room, this would be perfect!!!

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  21. LiliMarch 1, 2011 at 1:05 PM

    im a follower Abby! such a great giveaway!

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  22. LeilaniMarch 1, 2011 at 5:09 PM

    I love the Signature Sparkling. It would be perfect for a little girl's room.

    leilanisauer@gmail.com

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  23. wendiMarch 2, 2011 at 1:16 PM

    I follow sarahs blog :) wendileenewman@gmail.com

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  24. wendiMarch 2, 2011 at 1:17 PM

    My favorite painting is the Femme Habilitee! Wendileenewman@gmail.com

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  25. wendiMarch 2, 2011 at 1:18 PM

    I follow you! Wendileenewman@gmail.com

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  26. Steffanie RileyMarch 2, 2011 at 2:57 PM

    Hi! My name is Steffanie and I am following you!!

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  27. Steffanie RileyMarch 2, 2011 at 2:58 PM

    I like the Be Brave print by Sarah! So beautiful and strong!

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  28. Steffanie RileyMarch 2, 2011 at 2:59 PM

    I am following Ground Swell Blog!

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  29. Steffanie RileyMarch 2, 2011 at 3:09 PM

    I tweeted about this giveaway!! @steffkay90

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  30. FelicityMarch 2, 2011 at 3:21 PM

    New to your blog - I like it! I'm a subscriber now, so enter me in that giveaway. Thanks! :)

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  31. AnonymousMarch 2, 2011 at 4:37 PM

    I love the Be Brave piece, it reminds me of the quote "just as the caterpiller thought her life was over, she became a butterfly"--very inspirational.
    I subscibed and became a follower!
    I am a psychotherapist and her artwork would be brilliant in my office. Clients would undoubtedly respond to her pieces! What a great friend you are! Please enter me in this giveaway, thank you!
    liz(dot)tatum(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  32. Debbie DanieleMarch 2, 2011 at 5:52 PM

    Just signed up! beautiful! Love Signature Sparkling. Colorful. Love the music. Fitting.

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  33. Debbie DanieleMarch 2, 2011 at 5:56 PM

    Following blog and reposting. :)

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  34. DesireeMarch 2, 2011 at 9:26 PM

    I liked her facebook page :)

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  35. DesireeMarch 2, 2011 at 9:27 PM

    I love LOVE L-O-V-E the music on her website :)

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  36. DesireeMarch 2, 2011 at 9:28 PM

    And I now follow your blog :)

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  37. musingsfromnarniaMarch 2, 2011 at 10:04 PM

    love the art!! and yes, i'm a follower. :)

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  38. musingsfromnarniaMarch 2, 2011 at 10:06 PM

    also, following on facebook... :)

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  39. MichelleMarch 2, 2011 at 10:17 PM

    Her art is beautiful. I think ethereal is a great word for it. I was adopted and fully support the cause! :) I love her piece "femme habilitee". absolutely gorgeous!

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  40. musingsfromnarniaMarch 2, 2011 at 10:35 PM

    since it wasn't specified what we like about her site, i'd like to say that i love her whimsical-ness, and i love love her life story. i came across her blog b/c my husband and i are also getting ready to adopt!

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  41. AndreaMarch 4, 2011 at 4:29 PM

    Im a follower!!

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  42. NoelleMarch 4, 2011 at 7:00 PM

    Signature Sparkling is my favorite!

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  43. Brittani NicholeMarch 4, 2011 at 9:32 PM

    yay! I follow your blog now :) Would love to win the painting too!

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  44. Brittani NicholeMarch 4, 2011 at 9:35 PM

    I love the Signature Sparkle. Also have seen the stuff she did for an India event, and loved it.

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  45. Brittani NicholeMarch 4, 2011 at 9:36 PM

    I also "liked" sarah's facebook page :)

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  46. Brittani NicholeMarch 4, 2011 at 9:39 PM

    also tweeted :) http://twitter.com/#!/brittEhrhorn

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  47. Jessica & Kevin PerbergMarch 5, 2011 at 2:04 PM

    I'm a follower on FB!

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  48. MicheleMarch 5, 2011 at 2:57 PM

    I am a follower!
    Too many favorites of Sarah's to choose.. but probably Signature Sparkling if I had to :)
    Shared on FB!

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  49. SusannahMarch 6, 2011 at 9:26 AM

    I have been a follower since the beginning -and very proud of it! Sarah's work is amazing and personal. I really love all her pieces - how soft but bold they are. Each one is such an inspirational work of art. I like her new blue bird painting and the one of the nest, Nesting. Such a great giveaway!

    XOXO,
    SPK

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  50. JuliaMarch 6, 2011 at 10:07 AM

    I just became a follower of a delightful design!

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  51. JuliaMarch 6, 2011 at 10:14 AM

    My favorite on Sarah's site is Signature Sparkling.

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  52. JuliaMarch 6, 2011 at 10:18 AM

    Following Sarah's blog on Facebook!

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  53. SusannahMarch 6, 2011 at 10:42 AM

    I am so excited to be following Sarah's blog on FB!

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  54. Ashly@Moon WalkMarch 6, 2011 at 11:26 AM

    I am a follower. The picture is so beautiful...hope I win!

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  55. KarenaMarch 6, 2011 at 12:35 PM

    Abby how lovely!! I am a follower of course and I adore the first image you have shown!

    xoxo
    Karena
    Art by Karena

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Abby Manchesky Interiors is a boutique design firm based in Grand Rapids, MI. Combining the new traditional, vintage and a dash of the unexpected is her ideal. Contact Abby Manchesky Interiors for more information on available interior design services for clients near and far. abbyminteriors@gmail.com | 616.719.9400

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