I’m excited to post today about a local (saint louis area) vendor I’ve been following for some time now. Rachel of Shades of Blue Interiors has discovered a love for antiques and furniture refinishing. She is an incredible artist and for the last two years has been developing her skills making superb art pieces out of forgotten old furniture. I spotted her last fall at Vintage Market Days and took a few pictures of her pieces (which nearly sold out in the first day!) Here’s a look at her style and skills!

Frickin’ gorgeous stuff, right?! I know you are thinking… I want that dresser for my home! If you are like me and dying to see what Shades of Blue Interiors has come up with for the Spring 2014 Vintage Market Days, your chance is right around the corner! Rachel has been working very hard to have lots of great pieces available! Groupon even has a great 50% deal for the Saint Louis event! I’ll be there, you should totally come too!

And WAIT! I’ve got a little surprise up my sleeve…You lucky dog! Shades of Blue Interiors and Jillian Farnsworth Photography are hosting a GIVEAWAY!!! This giveaway is in celebration of our joining forces for this years spring mini portrait sessions. The mini portrait sessions will be so awesome with Rachel styling the set-up (think vintage picnic and a curvy antique sofa), me taking posed and candid pictures you will be sure to treasure, and in a gorgeous Saint Louis park… um totally gives me goosebumps just thinking about it! I. can. not. wait! If you’d like to get in on a session before they book up, click here.

About the giveaway: Shades of Blue Interiors and Jillian Farnsworth Photography both have items up for grabs so there will be TWO lucky winners! Here’s what you can win:

Shades of Blue is giving away your choice of either Annie Sloan’s Chalk Paint (one can valued at $39), Miss Mustard Seed’s Milk Paint (two bags valued at $48), OR $50 to spend on Shades of Blue Interiors merchandise!

I am giving away your choice of a 5×7 Organic Bloom frame (any shape and color, valued at $62) OR $50 in credit to be used towards a photography session or on prints or products from a session with Jillian Farnsworth Photography.

The contest ends Monday, March 24th so get crackin’! And good luck!

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UPDATE: This contest has finished.  Congratulations to our winners, Pam and Andrea!!!