i am delighted to feature rae dunn, a favorite artist of mine. ever since i purchased a shallow set of bowls many years ago, when pottery barn featured her designs, i've admired rae's work every day (literally; over bowls of linguine, ramen and spinach salads). her work speaks to me. unique and charming, understated and beautiful, subtle and sweet. rae's ceramics are my go-to gift for the special people in my life. am so glad that amidst creating art gallery pieces, designing new wares and molding items by hand, rae keeps up a small etsy shop for people like me to browse & buy. she wraps each item with care and customizes to your heart's content. i love the simple, natural and undone quality about her work. i adore the choices of words she includes too; stamped or cursive script.
rae's clay speaks for itself.
rae dunn is offering one m.writes reader a knock on wood plate. simply leave a comment to enter to win. tell me what you are knocking on wood about. what are you hoping for these days? comments are open until monday / july 6 / midnight / mountain time. a random winner will be announced tuesday.
thank you, rae.
rae dunn web / blog / shop
p.s. stay tuned. another giveaway offer will be featured this saturday to kick off a mighty celebration for this sweet land of liberty. both giveaway ops will be open until monday at midnight, allowing for out-of-towners to join in.
I'm going to sell the rest of my chicobags at the provo farmer's market this fourth of july.. knock on wood!
ReplyDeleteSunshine -- literal and figurative. Bring on the sun!
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ReplyDeleteWow! That is such a cool plate! I am knocking on wood that my daughter will return to her perfect little sleeping habits soon.
ReplyDeleteI can't tell you how perfect that plate would be for my house. My husband's one compulsion is that he's constantly knocking on things for luck; half the time he doesn't even realize he's doing it! And these days we're both knocking for a healthy, happy baby (I'm 14 wks pregnant with our first!).
ReplyDeleteThat plate is gorgeous in every way!! I am knocking on wood that my husband finds a job :( He quit his really good job so that we could get married and he could move down here to be with me and then couldn't find anything here :( The time spent together has been magical but we need money :) Ha!!
ReplyDeleteKnock on wood :)
I'm hoping I'll spend more time enjoying this summer with my friends and family this year and less time caught up in work.
ReplyDeleteknock on wood: I will have an even better summer than the last one! =)
ReplyDeleteI am hoping for a new bike to be able to cruise to the farmer's market. Knock on wood!
ReplyDeleteKnock on wood that I'll get the job I applied for.
ReplyDeleteI'm knocking on wood that my on-call week for work next week is not very hectic.
ReplyDeletelife seems to be going so perfect right now...knock on wood it stays that way.
ReplyDeletei hope to have a healthy baby in december... knock on wood!
ReplyDeleteI'm hoping for a a girl baby ... or a boy! ;)
ReplyDelete(And a relatively easy transition to mother-of-two-hood!)
I am hoping for a better tan, for my grandmothers to get well, and for my baby to stay healthy and happy.
ReplyDeleteFingers crossed.
oh lovelies! loving the lovelies!
ReplyDeletepotty training. knock on wood.
life is so glamorous.
stunning i love his work!
ReplyDeleteLOVE this!
ReplyDeleteKnock on wood: Our new business will continue to grow and grow!
Stunning. Knocking on wood that the economy doesn't hurt our business, hasn't yet!! Knock on wood!!
ReplyDeletevanessa from inevergrewup.net
I am knocking on wood that me and my husband will find the house we love!
ReplyDeletehoping for summer sunshine! it hasn't stopped raining in boston for weeks...
ReplyDeletehoping our houses close next week before I come to Utah for a wedding and to visit family to introduce baby Nora to everyone!
ReplyDeleteremembering the scent of a baby's breath.
ReplyDeleteAll things are falling into place for Ben's 1st birthday party. Knocking on wood!!!!
ReplyDeleteI am hoping that I have a great 4th of July and that it won't rain.
ReplyDeletethat we will hear about my husband's placement for teaching next year. knock on wood that it will be where he wants to teach.
ReplyDeleteOh, how delightfully clever that is. Knock on wood...I get it. :o)
ReplyDeleteI've been knocking on wood for a month straight now. It's raining, it's pouring, the old man is snoring in Boston. Ugh. Where was my lovely June that I always look forward to after a harsh winter? It came and went with barely a ray of sunshine. I'm hoping July will be much better (knock on wood).
that north korea won't decide to launch their nuclear missile while we're in Hawaii (as has been threatened...) KNOCK ON WOOD!
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute plate..and shop! Thanks for giving us the opportunity to win it.
oh, i have a big knock on wood - a new home!
ReplyDeleteWow...this is gorgeous! I'm knocking on wood that I'm alive and healthy...that I still have a job and bills are being paid. Oh...and that I'm going on vacation in two weeks! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for offering such a great prize, and good luck everyone! :)
Knock on wood that I will have a fabulous summer and might maybe find a little package in my tummy :)
ReplyDeleteI'm hoping to find a fabulous job that i love! -Knock on wood- I love this plate so cute!
ReplyDeleteThese pieces are amazing - thank you for the opportunity to get my hands on one :) Happy Summer Days!
ReplyDeleteknocking on wood my thesis defense goes as planned and i actually get to graduate. finalllllllly.
ReplyDeletesuch a cool plate.
ReplyDeleteI'm knocking on wood that my summer term finals go smoothly.
Harmony - for me, my husband and my two boys, individually and collectively. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteMaureen (jnomaxx at hotmail dot com)
I am hoping for a healthy pregnancy for my dear sweet friends who have been through a rough two years with infertility. Please let this baby bring joy!
ReplyDeleteKristen
kdegrand At hotmail DOT com
I'm knocking on wood I win this awesome plate, so I can stop "knocking" on my noggin :)
ReplyDeleteNearly every day I say, it's easy to be her mama, she such a good baby. Knock on wood I haven't jinxed myself!
ReplyDelete:)
I am going to get caught up on design jobs this week and not throw up more than once a day. *knock on wood*
ReplyDeleteLovely stuff! Thank for the giveaway!
hoping for the next big thing to happen for my business.. i really need it.
ReplyDeleterae dunn's pieces are beautiful.
That I can somehow get tickets to this outdoor festival featuring Regina Spektor and Kings of Leon...
ReplyDeleteThat our summer vacation with the family will be one to remember ina good way!
ReplyDeleteThat I'll get pregnant soon with #2, knock on wood!
ReplyDeleteim hoping that planning a wedding in thailand will come with ease... im about to get into the thick of it. fingers crossed! i so badly want to enjoy every moment of this.
ReplyDeleteI am knocking on wood that none of my kids gets sick on vacation this year.
ReplyDeleteI'm knocking on wood that I don't go crazy with the kids all running around being loud as can be all summer long. I love these designs!
ReplyDeletei'm "knocking on wood/hoping for" guidance and a clear path on an exciting adventure that r. and i are embarking on. "knock on wood" i will have good news to share in the coming months.
ReplyDeletemee.
ps. it is not a baby! = )
I'm going to get my babe to eat from a bottle, knock on wood.
ReplyDeleteKnock on wood that quitting my waitress job to become a full time artist really is a good idea...
ReplyDeleteYour creations are beautiful!! :D (I'm not trying to butter you up or anything, LOL.)
ReplyDeleteI'm knocking on whether or not I should go to college just so I can get away from home.
I am knocking on wood that my sister gets a job. She moved to her dream city and has been unemployed ever since (2 months). I am knocking and crossing my fingers/toes for her.
ReplyDeletethat james falls asleep.
ReplyDeletei'm knocking on wood that my husband and i will stick to this budget we are working on! :) we want financial peace!!! :)
ReplyDeleteI am hoping for balance - and a more productive daily schedule. I know that sounds vague, but it's the best way for me to describe it.
ReplyDeleteMore concretely, I'm really, really hoping that this will be the year that we get to buy a house! I can't wait to call a place my very own home...
I'm hoping for a new job - sooner rather than later. Love Rae Dunn's artistry!!! Thanks
ReplyDeleteI'm knocking on wood for everything to come together for my interior design business to take off.
ReplyDeleteI love the statement that you used for our wonderful, free country that we live in the "Sweet Land of Liberty". I might borrow that statement for my blog post tomorrow. I could not have said it better myself. It really does describe our country best or the way I like to think of it. How blessed we are and I am very thankful to the Lord for that.
I just moved into a new house and hope to be turning over new leaves in all aspects of my life. Knock on wood!
ReplyDeleteAlthough I wanted to leave my own wishes, I think it was really sweet of Kristen, comment #45 I think, to leave a wish for her friends. I hope that Kristen's friends have a healthy, happy baby and Kristen wins the prize. Knock on wood.
ReplyDeleteI have lately been knocking on wood that my mom's next round of chemo isn't as hard on her as the first 4 have been. And I'm thankful that God hears my knocks.
ReplyDeletemy lil sister is pregnant with her first child - there was a possibility that she might be a carrier for duchenne's muscular dystrophy.
ReplyDeletefingers crossed that the genetic testing was 100% accurate, and knock on wood that the new lil one is born safe and sound!
beautiful!
ReplyDeleteknocking on wood for my friend to get pregnant.
So far, we've been able to prepare a wonderful wedding celebration... knocking on wood that our friends and family have safe travels!
ReplyDeleteI'm knocking on wood that hubby feels better soon. If you knock with me, thanks! asthenight at gmail dot com
ReplyDeleteLovely giveaway! I'm knocking on wood that the teaching- job fairy comes knocking on my door---and not a moment too soon. It's already July, for goodness sake.
ReplyDeleteI am knocking on wood that I (and those that I care about) find the peace that we're seeking. Thanks for such a cool giveaway, and I'm wishing you and yours a great Fourth of July weekend.
ReplyDeleteI hoping for progress . . . in a lot of aspects. :)
ReplyDeleteI'm knocking on wood for patience and foresight in a new position at work ... thanks so much for the chance to win this cool plate.
ReplyDeleteI'm knocking on wood that I survive the next month! Working full-time, and taking two summer classes for my masters degree at the same time -- not much time to soak up summer, but I know the next couple months will go quickly.
ReplyDeleteI'm hoping I get to see my family this summer... knock on wood.
ReplyDeleteI'm knocking on wood that my husband and I get our first house!! This would be a great housewarming gift! :)
ReplyDeleteI'm hoping my infant twins will sleep through the night again like they did last night.!
ReplyDeleteKnock on Wood...
I'm hoping for a baby!
ReplyDeleteRight now I'm hoping that I can find a nice place to live with good people for when I move for college.
ReplyDeleteI'm going to hear my baby's heartbeat for the first time at my next doctor's appointment, knock on wood (and that this awful morning sickness is going to go away!)
ReplyDeletethat my two little girls remain my closest friends forever. knock on wood!
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful ceramics! Here's hoping for a relaxing and peaceful summer...a little sun wouldn't hurt! Knock wood!
ReplyDeletePotty training to go quickly~
ReplyDeletehoping that i'm pregnant this time! p.s. LOVE her stuff. What a wonderous new find!
ReplyDeleteknock knock knock on wood . . . for world peace -- no no -- well yes -- but really I would just like to have good sales at the Perspective show late August/September! And a Rae Dunn plate!
ReplyDeleteLovely plate! I'm knocking on wood that I will be able to change a life when I leave for Africa to work in a clinic in September
ReplyDeleteI hope my mom stays healthy And sharp for a long, long time.!!!
ReplyDeleteI am knocking on wood that some better decisions will be made soon.
ReplyDeletei am knocking on wood that i find a very inexpensive (yet somewhat attractive) couch for our new apartment! (and this adorable plate would be perfect in our new home as well!)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful work! I am hoping I am pregnant. Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteI am knocking on wood that my family transitions smoothly in the next few weeks. We are relocating as the result of a job opportunity. Cross your fingers, please!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful...simple...inspiring! I'm going to finally be a random winner...knock on wood:)
ReplyDeleteFind out what I'm carrying in this big ole' belly of mine on Thursday. My hope is all is well and healthy.
ReplyDeleteAbby
i am hoping for love...
ReplyDeleteknock on wood for a healthy family.
ReplyDeletethe end of the summer-- long-distance relationships are tough.
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