Myriam and the moon, Oregon coast, Canon Rebel Xti
Over at Shutter Sisters (the fabulous collaborative photoblog where I post photo challenges twice a month) they are doing a giveaway a day for the entire month of December! This sounds like so much fun and I got inspired to do some of our own holiday fun over here as well. I’ll be doing a giveaway each week for the month of December!
Let’s kick things off with the amazing Myriam from Joy Spread the Word. (I couldn’t resist re-posting this photo of her from the oregon coast last summer) She designs the yummiest t-shirts EVER made from bamboo and organic cotton. Each one has the word joy, humility, courage or compassion on it… one simple word to inspire everyone who sees it. I know that when Ben wears his compassion tee I am reminded to be a bit more gentle as I move about the world.
All tees are currently on sale for 34 dollars!
Giveaway Guidelines:
– You have until 9pm PST on Thursday, December 4th to enter this giveaway.
– Just make a comment ON THIS POST to enter.
– One entry per person, please. (Just push “post” ONCE and wait a few seconds. The comment should appear)
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Love the JOY tshirt!
Such an awesome picture with a great T.
Love that picture. 🙂
What a reminder the joy shirt is to pause and appreciate the simplicity of joy as we experienced it as a child or in any moment of sheer excitment of just being and feeling alive. We all need reminders now and again to sit back, breath, and just smile. I just love these shirts!
Sign me up!
What great messages these t-shirts send! I can picture my little explorer in a courage tee, celebrating his first steps and gently reminding me, too, to step outside my comfort zone a little bit every day.
Miriam & the Moon – sounds like the title of a beautiful childrens book!
love that top photo! and a little spreading of good messages..always a good thing
How sweet those t-shirts are. At first I thought they were for adults and I was trying to think which one would be best for me, harder decision than thinking of which one best embodies my two little ones…somehow they seem to fit all of them. Thanks for the chance to win one! Happy Holidays!
I saw the t-shirt Compassion and it spoke to me. I find myself giving a lot of it away right now and needing it myself. Beautiful photo Andrea, as usual!
I can almost smell the coast when I look at that picture!
What gorgeous shirts! Joy!
As scrumtious as a kid slurping a popcicle on a hot summer day, what JOY it is to lap up our sweet children with love everyday of the year!
The shirts are SO beautiful, I wouldn’t know wich to pick!
Joy is such a powerful word. Thanks for the give away!
Sign me up!
Oh, what a great idea.
wishin and a hopin~
Compassion is my life word.
Ooooo… I want one of those shirts!
Count me in. Thank you for introducing me to such great products!
What a great, simple idea for a tshirt! Thanks!
those tees are so cute!
Such a good idea!
Throw my name in that thar hat.
A JOY t-shirt would go perfectly with the Superhero JOY necklace that arrived in the mail yesterday!!!! Thank you Andrea – I love it!
simple
wonderful
worldly
simple
wonderful
worldly
Very cute!
lovely andrea!
Thanks for another giveaway!
Happy Holidays!
That young guy is adorable!
I would love one of these tees. They are beautiful!
I would LOVE one of these t-shirts – they are delicious!
xo*c
I am so glad you re-posted this picture. I absolutely love it. I would love, love, love to win, please enter me! Thanks for another fantastic giveaway!
Being that the picture was taken on the Oregon coast…. near me…..I should have one of these. Also as a good reminder.
Love the Joy shirt – perfect for the Christmas season.
Joy! 🙂
thanks for sharing the love!
sigh swoon sigh. (yes, please!)
thanks for sharing the love!
Boy can I ever feel the love with all these giveaways. Such a lovely way to open us all up to the spirit of giving.
Love the picture of Myriam and the moon. My theme this holiday season is simple, Joy!
If those tees are anything like the “Burst of joy” necklace I bought from you, sign me up!
How wonderful. A good reminder.
I need some joy
I’m listening to a Curtis Mayfield song on this sunny day in San Francisco drinking some lemongrass tea and watching the green hummingbird outside of my window. I would be so thrilled to receive a t-shirt with an affirmation that reflects this moment and reminds me to cultivate this type of experience often! muchas gracias….
The photo is truly beautiful. You are so generous to do a giveaway…how sweet!
Does that child come with the shirt? 🙂
Wow. Lovely photos. And thanks for doing a giveaway. 🙂
yay! pretty!
Sounds fantastic.
hurray for giveaway month and beautiful t-shirts!
My first comment on your blog! I made my way over here via Boho Girl among others and have a strange feeling that we would probably get along 🙂 My boyfriend is a singer-songwriter who met Jonatha some years ago and was also friends with Jennifer Kimball. Contemporary Kerrville folkies. Anyway, I’ve been meaning to post and I figured what better opportunity than to also be considered for the giveaway. All the best…
Lizzie
OH! My new theme in life is JOY. This is so serendipitous. How beautiful!
Great photograph. Thanks for doing the giveaways!
I would love to see my little boy wear one of these… Thanks for doing the giveaway!
What fantastic shirts. I love the whole concept!
what joy – thank you for the opportunity!
humility! i’d like the humili-tee!
Ah! I love it!
A T-shirt that says, “Patience” for my little man would be a gentle reminder of how I should remain with a two year old! I love it!
these are amazing! drool!
Thank you for your generosity, it reminds us all about the spirit of the season. One of my favorite words is “juicy” it sums up what life is about for me.
Love those t-shirts! And your photography is just beautiful. You can really tell that you connect well with your subjects.
I love these shirts–what a brilliant idea!
Love it!
love the t-shirts!
Great picture, great shirt.
Great tees! Love them! Great idea for a contest! Love it! 🙂
beautiful ~
Yes, what an adorable shirt, and adorable boy!
Jennifer
Hoorah! Giveaway fun! 🙂 I’m currently ice-cold and shivery in the UK but your photos put a warm glow in my heart as always Andrea – they make me feel connected with the world.
love these shirts! 😉
These shirts are such a great reminder to live life in a more pure way. Simple. Perfect.
I love these shirts! Thank you for the opportunity.
Lovely shirts! Joy!
couldnt we all show off a bit more compassion?
love it 🙂
it looks so soft and cozy!
love these tees!
Fun, fun, fun!
Oh I would so love to have one of these!!
Thank you!
Love to you and the boys!
Jen D
wonderful tees…
(and i got my superhero necklaces yesterday-beautiful!)
Yes, please! Count me in!!
Wow first on that photo of Myriam and Moon! I hadn’t caught that one before.
And second, I would love to participate in the running for this wonderful tee–thanks!
Coolness . . . love the Joy Tee like I love my Joy necklace!
Jenna from NYC
How i heart these tee’s……
ooooooh i want one! i want one! i want one!
the tees are beautiful.
and i LOVE that picture of myriam. i want to feel that way.
nice! i wanna win!!
each and every word made me happy. hope to wear one soon.
I’ve got the joy joy joy joy down in my heart! Please pick me.
xo
Things seem to be looking up after a bit of a downturn… couldn’t hurt to try, eh?!
What a beautiful and peaceful photo.
JOY & COURAGE!!
xo
Hi Andrea, I bought a Rebel Camera because I love your photos. And I love that JOY shirt too!! xo
Love those shirts!
i know i am a superhero, and you made me realize that. thanks, andrea!
anyway, i am planning to buy a necklace for my friend who has had her baby 2 months ago and is weary, and needs some spiritual uplifting.
i hope i win!
Oh Joy!!! Joy and compassion two of my favorite words:) I have a big sign hanging in my dining room that says LOVE and it reminds me to stop and feel . . . the LOVE!
A joy or compassion t-shirt on my little one would be awesome!!
Hope my luck turns around!
Because really….I think we could all use a little more joy, humility, courage and compassion this holiday season! Thanks for hosting another yummy giveaway!
XO,
Cindy
My daughter was diagnosed with a genetic disorder this year and I can’t tell you how badly I want the COURAGE one…and one for me too!!
Oh, I want one! New wee ones coming into our family soon. Wish me luck!
everyone could use some JOY!
So much Beauty bursting out all over!! xoxo, ~ M.
Love the shirts!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! and the photo is luscious and calming.
i’m in!
Joy all around!
sweet shirt…we could all use a little more joy, humility, courage and compassion
ahhhhh I can feel it all just melt away when I look at that gorgeous pic! 🙂
You are too cool! …and generous! COUNT ME IN!!
How fabulous! Hurrah!
Angie wants to win!
these are great!
how joyful!
I love this shot! What a beautiful person…and a terrific photo.
That shot makes my heart hurt for the ocean… It’s absolutely gorgeous!
love. love. love this…
love the shirt!!!!
I love stuff like this, simple.
Thanks for a chance to win.
nothing says cozy like the feel of cotton-bamboo shirt… makes me feel all cozy inside just thinking about it.
Joy to the world! This tee would be a great gift this holiday season.
I can picture my nephew in that tshirt, me, too…
Oh joy. I could do with a little of you right now.
Melissa
I HAVE to get one of those JOY T-shirts for my friend’s daughter, Eva Joy, who sadly never met her grandmother, Joy.
oh my gosh, those tees are fabulous, just fabulous and that photo is one of the best portraits i have seen in a long time, beautiful!
OMG, I love those shirts. Compassion would work so well for the lessons I’m teaching my daughter right now!
oh i remember seeing these tees awhile back, i would covet the compassion one for my sweet boy. he is filled with it. and then i might have to grab a joy for my littlest one for she is pure silly joy.
Joy is the word I try to bring into every aspect of my life and let it overflow onto the others around me. May we all be filled with over flowing joy!
ooh, how I love a giveaway 🙂
Joy is the word I try to bring into every aspect of my life and let it overflow onto the others around me. May we all be filled with over flowing joy!
I would so love my little guy in one of those well made, well intentioned numbers! Words are so powerful and I love the idea of spreading a little message, all day long. Lovely.
wonderful, scrumptious — thanks for sharing these fabulous creations, Andrea!
Fabulous tees. Thanks Andrea.
Giving and Receiving kindness are two equally great joys! Luckily, the universe offers us opportunities for both! It’s fun to think that “the universe doesn’t make mistakes” and that the right person will receive this gift at the right time.
Be well.
JOY to the world!
Giving and Receiving kindness are two equally great joys! Luckily, the universe offers us opportunities for both! It’s fun to think that “the universe doesn’t make mistakes” and that the right person will receive this gift at the right time.
Be well.
Giving and Receiving kindness are two equally great joys! Luckily, the universe offers us opportunities for both! It’s fun to think that “the universe doesn’t make mistakes” and that the right person will receive this gift at the right time.
Be well.
Wow. I’d love a tshirt for my little girl. Thanks for participating!!
Joy, humility, courage, compassion… YES! please.
Such lovely words. What a great message tee’s these are!
🙂
The shirts are beautiful! Thanks for offering a giveaway, Andrea!
Awww…love these shirts! my daughter’s middle name is joy, couldn’t resist this one.
Lovely shirts!
I’d love one of these sweet t’s for my son Jonah! I could be reminded to be a little more courageous and forge my own way each and every day! Thanks for the giveaway.
Beautiful t-shirts.
How awesome! I just love organic tees!
Bring on the joy!
What a fun idea! Thanks Andrea!
Four of my favorite words . . . beautiful!
joy is creating — picking the 3 choicest photos of our little man and writing the poetry of our “baby’s first christmas” photo cards.
would love to have one of these shirts for him too.
blessings.
just read your post on growing…. wow.
love to win this one 😉
Thanks for the chance to win. The shirts look great.
Of course I have to throw my hat in the ring. Every day in one way or another…
Love
There can never be too much joy in the world! Beautiful shirts.
I am “joy”fully awaiting my name to be picked..oh I hope I win!!
Who doesn’t need a little bit of compassion in this crazy beautiful life? And who doesn’t love a contest?
That–joy–is the perfect label for my little guys and what they bring to me, but there might be moments when a readily visible reminder would come in handy . . . and we’ve got two to clothe, so gifts from the universe are always welcome!
I feel quite sure I ought to wear a compassion shirt every day, particularly the days I am home all day with my children.
The shirts are so very hopeful and happy!
Everyone needs a little “courage” sometimes
oh superjoy! what lovely tees! thanks for sharing, as always. your generosity and openness is a gift to many. : )
what beautiful & inspiration t-shirts!
hhhmmm – I would love to see my little boy in this…
I’d love to see this on my little boy …
i think i could use a little courage these days.
joy!
Wow, it’s hard to decide which of these themes to work on first!
This is my first time visiting your blog. It was linked from wonderingsandwanderings. I like your photos. I love that they make the shirts in children sizes!
Joy to the world!
I love the idea of the t-shirt being a reminder to proceed with gentleness.
Seeing this photo again made me so happy. I’d love for one of my girls to wear a piece of Myriam’s spirit…
Joy! I LOVE this photo, and the t-shirts are beautiful as well!!
Hi Andrea!
Please enter my name in the drawing! I could really use the “courage” shirt as a reminder to myself and all of my loved ones. Thank you!! 🙂
oh, lovely.
joy: we could use more reminders of that!
thank you for sharing the link to those t-shirts. i love the simplicity and thoughtfulness of the designs.
Love the T-shirts – thank you for the opportunity to win one ~ Lesley
I could use a little joy or compassion!
i could use this to spread the joy in dc…
Joy Humility Courage Compassion
What a wonderful message to bring the world!
Oh, I love the idea of a shirt with a beautiful, simple message like that right on it, to see all day long. Lovely!
these are so perfect. A friend of mine is pregnant with her first. I think these would be a lovely present for her new baby.
my daughter’s yumminess would completely increase with this t-shirt! Thanks!
Gorgeous shirts!
JOY ~ what I feel every time I look into my little girl’s eyes!
Gorgeous but simple shirts that make it so easy to put forth such positive energy around us.
Rock on!
Love. it. And love your blog! Thanks!
So simple yet perfect 🙂
oh what fun!!!!!!!
YIPPEEEE – love it.
Love the inspiration every time you post — thank you!
absoulutely beautiful!
Adorable tee!! Perfect for the holidays. And what a cute little boy too. Happy holidays!
i’d love a tee!
Your picture of Myriam is so beautiful I can barely take my eyes away from it. It is perfection on every level.
and boy he had some mighty fine wine, sing it now, joy, to the world….!
love the JOY shirts!
i love these t’s – JOY was my word for 2008 so it would be great to bookend the year with a JOY or any of the t’s 🙂
love the idea of december as a give away month.
much love,
s
Love this idea for a T. So simple and yet so to the point!
Love this idea for a T. So simple and yet so to the point!
Love this idea for a T. So simple and yet so to the point!
JOY to the world … it is already on my thumb ring and my necklace … how perfect to have it on an organic cotton tee, too!
xo
Liz
Love these T’s (the colour especially). And made of bamboo! I’d like to feel that 🙂 Thank you.
Love the pics!
I love the “courage” one. I would love for my daughter to have that. It takes a lot of courage to be a woman in this world, to be what a woman is truly supposed to be – beautiful AND strong.
fantastic–such great inspiration!
namaste,
krista
fantastic–such great inspiration!
namaste,
krista
we’re all in need of some joy right now!! 🙂 what a good way to spread it.
ooh, i would love to win one of those…
Ooh, pick me superhero! What wonderful shirts!
You know what brought me joy this evening? Looking at the photo you took of Jesse and my (pregnant) bellies. Now the twins are out in the world, and it’s amazing how much joy they bring to others…
Thank you!
Yay for giveaways!!
I just met my superhero nephew. He’s three and a half. I traveled all the way to Seattle from Nashville to meet him. How I would love to gift him with such a lovely prize! Thanks!
What a beautiful idea. The t-shirts sound gorgeous as well. Bamboo is such a luscious fabric.
I have plenty of darlings in my life who would look great in this t-shirt.
Thanks, A!
just read your most recent post and, moving backwards, am catching up on your blog. you are beautiful, even in your awkward, growing phase. hang in there. something amazing is sprouting. xo
when i think of my life, when i think then of my childs brand new one, i think “joy”.
it is the first thing i wish him in the morning and the last at night.
with joy the whole world spills open and reveals its’ glittering contents..
Everytime I read your blog I am lifted up. Thank you for bringing me joy.
mmmm…
I would love one of these for my little girl. Joy for her. And if I can dream – I really would like one for her momma. I am in need of a little more compassion in my life. Just Sayin’.
Thank you!
So. Cute.
Oh I lOVE these t’s. Love them! Thanks for the give-away.
Jill
crossing my fingers.thanks
When joy thought she was cracked open, it was courage who led her with humility back to compassion and so it begins again… joy is never ending… thought is ephemeral… love (you)