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I recently ordered a California print from 3 Fish Studios for the girls' bedroom (no, saying that might not get old). By accident, I was shipped two prints. I offered to ship one back or give the extra away here on the blog and the folks at 3 Fish Studios said I was good to give it away. So here we are! It's 16×20 and just gorgeous in person. This time around, giveaway is only open to US residents. Please leave a comment if you'd like to be considered.

My friend, Kayla Aimee, is a published author! Her book, Anchored releases today. I had the pleasure of reading an advanced copy and I cried my way through the whole thing (and laughed a bit too). I vividly remember following Kayla's story on her blog in the fall of 2010. She delivered her daughter at just 25 weeks gestation and the intensity of what she was going through reached me then and still effects me now. Knowing how hard Scarlette (and other babies around the world) fight to grow is THE reason why I will never ask my own babies to "#stopgrowing" or "#nevergrowup". Congratulations Kayla, on the launch. Your writing and story inspire me.

These past few days Kal was in town! Four years ago I visited her in Canada! And then she was here! So much has changed. And also, nothing. So that's always fun. Thank you so much if you came out to see us at the pop-up custom script shop! It was so great to meet some local folks and, of course, see some cool art get made. My number one dream for a future studio space (aside from not having to ship GTWB from my garage) is the ability to host more fun events where people get together in celebration of small business, friendship and art. I just need Craig and his list to come through with a perfect, affordable space in a great location with terrific lighting. Is that too much to ask?

And hooray! ELISE GETS CRAFTY returns this week with new episodes. Today I am chatting with Sam Shepard from Studio Calico about…Marketing 101. It's a fun one. Subscribe or stream here.

Happy Wednesday! Happy new month! Enter the giveaway! Tell me what you're looking forward to this July!

COMMENTS CLOSED, winner announced tomorrow. 🙂 thanks!

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292 responses to “a few things for your wednesday.”

  1. Taylor Avatar
    Taylor

    When I saw this print I thought about ordering it! Love.

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  2. Jen Avatar

    I am most looking forward to starting my new job next week! I’ll be working with one of my best friends again so I’ll get to see her more 🙂
    Happy July y’all!

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  3. Kelsey Avatar

    That print: all the heart eyes emojis!

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    Diana

    Oh Elise, I would love the print. I am from San Diego and a Sailors wife. We relocated when he got out. Would love a CA print! Thanks!

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  5. Christen Avatar

    I’m looking forward to moving into our new house!! (this weekend!)
    xo,
    Christen
    ChristenKrumm.com

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  6. Bri Avatar
    Bri

    I am getting married in July!

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  7. Kerrie Avatar

    I LOVE this print! It’s amazing.

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    Emily B.

    Love the print – so cute! I’m looking forward to having friends visit our new house this weekend. 🙂

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  9. Mandy Avatar

    My daughter Hadley turns 8 months in July! Thanks for the giveaway!

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    christen

    I love the print! I live in Iowa but grew up California…

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  11. Marty Avatar
    Marty

    Oh, I’d love to give that print to my nieces. Their grandparents live in CA and they don’t get to see them very often as they live in VT. It would be so sweet hanging in their room!

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    Laura

    That print is amazing!! I love it!

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  13. Lindsey Avatar
    Lindsey

    I LOVE this print. I am most looking forward to long summer weekends and family time!

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    Suzanne

    I am looking forward to moving into our new house here in the Netherlands and our family vacation to France, Italy, and Switzerland. (Our address is an APO, will that work?). We lived in San Diego for 5 years and my husband went to USC so this would be perfect in our house.

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  15. Kelly Avatar

    I feel lately like I’m always looking forward to something…which is OK, but I often forget to enjoy the moment in which I am living. I’m trying to remedy that. TODAY, July 1st, I am happy to be working alongside 2 of my daughters and lotsa hugs with the grandkids. (I love this print and have some nieces that live in CA that would love this! Thanks for the opportunity.)

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  16. Victoria Harder Avatar
    Victoria Harder

    My sisters fiancee is stationed in California (he’s a navy pilot) and she is getting ready to move there. Would love to give them this to start a collection of all the places they’ll live.

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  17. Julie G Avatar

    Would love to win the print! 🙂

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  18. Ana Avatar
    Ana

    I love the print and would love another way to display our Californa love in our home. Thanks!

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  19. tammie bennett Avatar

    i would love this print. california holds such amazing memories for me! thank you!

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  20. Mac Avatar

    That print, yes!
    And so glad the podcast is back!

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  21. Karina K Avatar
    Karina K

    I would love that print! Thanks for the giveaway!

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  22. Claire Avatar
    Claire

    Thank you for the chance to win that print! I loved it when I saw it on your Instagram feed–I don’t live in California any more, but grew up there, and sometimes I feel just like that bear!

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  23. Amanda Avatar
    Amanda

    Love the print! I’d give it to my niece who lives in Northern California!

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    sarah

    Even though we have a similar print from them already, I looove that one!

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  25. Beth Avatar
    Beth

    I’d love to win that print! I’d give it to a friend who just bought a house in LA!

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  26. Natalie Avatar
    Natalie

    That print is beautiful! In July I’m excited for family gatherings, girls weekend with cousins, and a bridal shower!

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  27. Ang Avatar
    Ang

    I’d love this print! My first daughter was born in California and we relocated to MA, and my second daughter (also due in Nov), will be born here. We are missing CA like crazy!

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  28. Grace Avatar
    Grace

    I’ve been living in California since March and would love to have something like this print to hang on my wall back in Australia when I get home later this year 😍

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  29. Lindsey Avatar
    Lindsey

    I am looking forward to getting to the pool in July! And this print is sooo pretty. My SO is from California, but now we live in TX. We just got back from visiting CA and we saw two black bears in Yosemite!

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  30. Jenny A Avatar
    Jenny A

    It was nice to meet you, Tara and of course get some custom prints from Kal! Thanks for putting that together 🙂 This July I am looking forward to more night time zoo visits, more sunsets and my birthday!

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  31. Kathleen Avatar
    Kathleen

    I’m looking forward to all the traveling I’ll be doing. Going somewhere different every weekend!

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  32. Kelly Ann Avatar
    Kelly Ann

    What a nice giveaway! I’m looking forward to yogafest in my hometown next weekend. Thanks, Elise!

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  33. Amanda Avatar
    Amanda

    Love this Cali print! My mom was born there, I’d probably have to give it to her.
    So happy to be traveling to hang with family this weekend.

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  34. Lori Avatar
    Lori

    Congratulations on a little girl👏 would love the print!

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  35. Natanya Avatar

    This print makes me so homesick for California! Living in Vermont is beautiful and magical but there’s nothing like good ol’ Cali.

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  36. Stacy Avatar
    Stacy

    Great print! I’m looking forward to fun in the sun and more relaxation. Summer is my favorite!

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  37. Emily Avatar
    Emily

    That print would be the perfect addition to the gallery wall in our new home!

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    islandjen

    love this print…i liked in Cali for a few years when I was younger, so it holds a special place in my heart!

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  39. Diane Avatar
    Diane

    This print would be so perfect for my daughter, who is dreaming of going to college in California!

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  40. Tashia D Avatar

    This print is awesome! Love all the color.

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  41. Julia Avatar
    Julia

    I love this print – and wanted one since I first saw you post it. Beautiful.

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  42. Tami Avatar
    Tami

    July is for travel: solo, family and mana + daughter.

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  43. Allie Avatar

    I don’t need the print (Ohio girl here!) but I just wanted to share my excitement that ELISE GETS CRAFTY IS BACKKKK!! I’ve missed it!

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  44. DLines Avatar
    DLines

    This print is amazing. Thanks for the opportunity to win.

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  45. Kate Avatar
    Kate

    Congrats on the news about your new baby girl. I would love the CA print!

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  46. Katie Avatar
    Katie

    We live in Michigan but we fell in love with California (southern) on a family trip last summer. Hoping to return next summer (northern this time around!)

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  47. brooke Avatar
    brooke

    Love this print, so cute! And so excited to see the transformation of the girls’ room!

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  48. Kendra Avatar
    Kendra

    The print is adorable….not for me but for a friend who also live in Cali and adopted a little boy. Would be perfect for his room!!

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  49. Betsy Avatar
    Betsy

    July is my birthday month!

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  50. Megan Avatar
    Megan

    Love the print! Thanks for offering the giveaway!

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