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Nourish Your Soul with our NEW Wall Art Canvases!

Each week, I shine a spotlight on a few creations that I'm particularly proud of.  May you be inspired - and perhaps find a little something to nourish your soul.  Click here to see all the posts in this series. 
PS: All of the product links below will take you to an online shop (Garden Gallery Works - a local shop here in the Portland area) or if you prefer, you can search for a store near you in our handy dandy new store locator. 

All of the product links below will take you to an online shop that sells my products or, if you prefer, you can search for a store near you in our handy dandy new store locator! - See more at: http://kellyraeroberts.blogspot.com/s... PPS: International customers, Garden Gallery is HAPPY to ship worldwide. Please email them  at gardengalleryorders@gmail.com to get started.  



Today's post is all about featuring our newest canvases. They are the heart and soul of our gift and home decor lines and this latest batch is a good one. Lots of new ones in many different sizes.
Let me give you a tour!Breathe
My favorite sentiment on this canvas is "ask for what is needed." That's a hard one for me, and I'm learning that receiving what we ask for is even harder. Which of course, is why we gotta breathe, pracice courage, be gentle on ourselves, and trust that it will be okay. This one is available for purchase online here.Growing Trusting Dreaming 
This is our largest canvas in this new batch. Garden inspired, it's all about those important steps toward keeping possibility close to our hearts. She's available online here.
Calling All Hearts
Calling all hearts: your family (and the world) needs you to be brave with your lives. That's what it's all about, no? Being brave with our hearts, brave with our lives - it will inspire those in our homes and those in our global community. This one is available online here.
Surrender Your Fear
Loving the butterfly and flowers. My favorite sentiment in this piece is toward the end. It reads, "Come back to your center. Celebrate everything." I'm a big believer in celebrating the tiniest of smallest steps. 
The rest of the canvas says: Surrender your fear. Hold onto what matters.Be brave.Stay true to your voice.Embrace change.Write a love note (to yourself).Come back to center.Celebrate everything.
She's available online here.Celebrate Everything Surrender your seriousness. Yes, yes, yes. I need that to be a daily mantra, no? This little 6x6 is available online here.Dear Girl

Inspired by an old Hopi Proverb, We are the ones we've been waiting for, this one is for us girls. It takes a lot of courage to look inward and realize that everything we've ever wanted lives inside us. We just have to see and believe it. She's available online here.
More Living
This piece was inspired by togetherness within our partnerships and marriages. One of my favorites and it's been reproduced beautifully as a 6x6 canvas. It's available online here.Remember 
Right? Right. I think this one is perfect for anyone in transition (which is all of us, most of the time, no?). You can find this powerful one online here.Seeker of Light
Probably one of my all time favorite canvases. She's a seeker of light, of truth, of possibility, or peace, of grace. And she's available online here.Follow The Whispers
Another of my faves. This question always takes me home, back to my center. Also loving her huge vintage butterfly wing. You can find her online here.Your Beautiful Story Matters
And isn't it the truth. You beautifully messy complicated story DOES matter. You gotta tell it. You can purchase this 6x6 reminder online here.




Thanks, friends. Our mission is to continue to create products that blend creativity with meaning, beauty with function. I so love what I do.

Warmly,
Kelly Rae
PS: Garden Gallery is offering free shipping on all purchases this weekend. No minimums. Just free shipping no matter how much you spend! 

Around Here Lately

My dad. He's awesome. He built this sweet little row of birdhouses for us. I love the colors he chose. I love the white picket fence he created for them. I love the little metal pieces on their rooftops. We put ours in our backyard where the roses and dahlias and jasmine and other goodies are growing to our delight.


Speaking of my parents, they recently created and attached a kid's library as an annex to their little free library. Seriously, people, how cute is that? I'm thinking we'll have my dad do the same thing to our Little Free Library (which remains the best community building move we've ever made).


Loving these family selfie shots. And loving instagram, still. I think it's the best social media invention, ever ever ever.



We're getting a new front porch. I will not complain about how projects like these take double the time and expense as originally planned. I will not. Instead, I will welcome what it will be. And what it will be is a natural wood floor (and steps and rails), golden and gorgeous. Excited.



They are the bested of friends, these two.  And it makes my heart swoon that they stopped to capture this heart while on a hike together. Love, love, and more. Sometimes it's hard to not be the one at home all the time with True. While I love that John is the stay at home parent, I find myself a little envious of their time together, wishing I could be a part of the adventures every singe day. So, when they take photos like this and send them to me while I'm at work, I feel much more a part of things. It's not easy being a working mom and it's not easy being an at home mama either. The push and pull is always, always at the surface.
 
Beth and I are back are in the throw of some serious Skyping. We're rebranding Hello Soul Hello Business and getting it ready to relaunch with a brand new website, classroom, and ecourses. We are beyond excited. Have you seen Beth's new Do What You Love website? If not, it's a must.
 Loving that my hair is growing out just a little bit so that the flips are out.   Loving that my yellow shoes that I bought with Mati Rose all the way back in 2007 are still in happy condition. Loving that my mom made me an awesome new tunic (thanks mom!) that I'm certain I will wear a million times. I'm wearing it right now, in fact. For those of you interested, the pattern for it is right here. 
Made a trip to Cost Plus awhile back and spruced up our outdoor digs. The weather is perfect these last many weeks and outdoor dining has been awesome. 



Do not know how I landed the jackpot, but I am grateful, everyday, beyond measure, for this little dude spirit in my life. I know you know what I mean, mamas!


 
I just got home from a quick trip to Charlotte. There was a day at the spa with my childhood BFF. There was a long, two day business meeting for a potentially big opportunity. I hope it happens! Having grown up in the South, there were all the Southern comforts of grits and endless sweet tea and chicken and dumplings and southern accents and humidity and friendly people and a sense of ease. 
Happy to be back home, though. And ready to enjoy these last few weeks of summer. Lots of art making coming up, too! 

Food Changes Everything

Welcome to a new series called Food Changes Everything. In this series, I've asked my health coach, Lacy Young, to share some of her wisdom with you - everything from delicious green smoothie recipes to how to make those hard, but life-affirming small step changes around food. Lacy didn't always take care of herself. And neither have I. Luckily, she changed her food habits which changed her life. And now I am learning, through her, how, in fact, food changes everything.
To start the series off, I've asked Lacy to share the story of how it all began for her. Prepare to be inspired......

It makes perfect sense that getting sick would lead to being passionate about health. I just never in a million years thought it would be my story.

me with a freshly placed sticker for my love project, Campaign For Confidence, June 2013

Just breathe. I'd say it to myself all day long. Mid sentence I'd have to stop, gasp + wheeze to try and force air in. In 2004 I started experiencing difficulty breathing. It took nearly 2 years to get a proper diagnosis; Idiopathic Subglottic Stenosis. It would take seven surgeries and two more years to have the surgery that would remove the mystery scar tissue growing in my trachea.

It felt like I was breathing through a coffee straw all the time.

After a devastating first attempt at the big surgery in December 2007 everything changed. We flew home, moved up our wedding and got married in February at the Wynn in Las Vegas among our friends and family. Looking back I see how being sick was nudging me to LIVE FULLY and I can't help but feel tremendously grateful.


February 3, 2008 
The surgery was a beast. I spent a restless night in the ICU in the most pain I've felt to date. I had a chin stitch (It was really more of a tether that attached my chin to my breast bone.) for seven days and was in the hospital for ten. My sweet new husband and family were by my side. It was a long time for all of us. I kept a Caring Bridge page throughout the event and loved journaling there so much I started my blog shortly after (my first blog. my now blog). Another gift from the scar tissue.

my neck felt like sheet metal from being in this position for a week

Once I could breathe again I committed to healing.

I gained a considerable amount of weight over the four years of sickness. Physical weight, emotional weight. I self-soothed with the foods I'd grown up on. Steak, potatoes, ice cream, Pillsbury orange danish rolls (man, I loved those), frozen pizza, lots of cheese, fast food, candy, cookies, brownies, Little Debbie snack cakes. Never met a sugar or dairy product I didn't like. I thought I was making the healthy choice buying Lean Cuisine frozen dinners and ordering chicken instead of steak. Almost all of my food came out of a box or was processed in some way.

Emerging from that place was WORK. I started making slow + steady changes with the help of a health coach. I did what I could do at the pace I could manage. Some days we spent the entire hour talking about switching from white rice to brown rice and then I'd go and make that one change. It took four years to gain the weight. I gave myself 4 years to take it off. Seriously. I treated myself so gently and still the process was humbling and at times infuriating. I bumped up against every old idea I had about dieting, about weight loss and about suffering to see results.

I spent 6 months with my coach, Jennifer. My experience was so profound that I went to school to learn more. Honestly the entire time I was in school I was thinking 'oh I may do this for work, may not... we'll see.' About mid way through school I started seeing clients and never stopped. I've been coaching for three years now. This work is the best kind of high. I love being a part of transformation.


My desire to empower + inspire started as early as I can remember. I've always known I wanted to reach many people. Health Coaching is one of my vehicles for genuine loving service.

I teach people how to build beautiful meals + deeply meaningful lives. We journey together, co-creating every step of the way. We shine a huge flashlight into the dark places and light up possibility through the power of food. We get real. We get conscious. We identify and move the big rocks and little pebbles that have been blocking the path leading to your healthy life and body. Yes, it is about the foundations of food but that doesn't even begin to sum it all up. It's about believing in your dreams and finally, finally having the tools to power you into action. It's about radical love and self care. It's about lowering cholesterol and blood pressure without having to pop a pill. It's about forgiveness. It's about authenticity. It's about the beauty of leafy greens and raspberries and infusing color into your world. It's nutrition meets therapy in the best kind of way. It's like the movie theater that serves beer. Best of both worlds! It's that good. And yes, I'm a beer drinking health coach. It's all about balance, ya'll!

So that's me in a nut shell. I'll be popping in around here from time-to-time to talk about life, love + the food that fuels it all. I'm so happy to be here sharing some of my stories with you. Thank you oh so much for reading.

With love,
Lacy

Nourish Your Soul with our GORGEOUS New Scarves!

Each week, I shine a spotlight on a few creations that I'm particularly proud of.  May you be inspired - and perhaps find a little something to nourish your soul.  Click here to see all the posts in this series. 
PS: All of the products featured below (and more) are sold online via Garden Gallery Works (a local shop here in the Portland area), but if you're looking for signed/matted prints and/or originals, you can get these in my online shop. 
PPS: International customers, Garden Gallery is HAPPY to ship worldwide. Please email them  at gardengalleryorders@gmail.com to get started.  


Friends, today is nothing but scarves. We have SCARVES! There are six of them. They are artful. SOFT. Stylish. And, I'm in love.

Let me gush....

The FOLLOW YOUR TRUE NORTH Scarf:



The HAVE FAITH Scarf:




The HELLO LOVE Scarf:



The LOVE, BELIEVE, HOPE Scarf:


The SURRENDER Scarf:




The DREAM BIG Scarf:







All the scarves have discrete message of love, hope, and courage. Which I love. Which makes me happy wearing them around my neck. That, and they're just so darn artful, it feels like you're wearing a piece of art around your neck. You can purchase and see/read more details about all of the scarves right here. 

Thanks, friends. Our mission is to continue to create products that blend creativity with meaning, beauty with function. I so love what I do.


Warmly,
Kelly Rae

How Cute Is That: Repurposed tiered fruit basket

 
How Cute Is That? is my mom’s favorite expression — and our ongoing home decor & DIY series. From aprons to attics to alternative offices, we’re breathing new life into anything old, sharing inspired ideas,  and spinning mismatched scraps into charming decor. And YES, you can try this at home!
Click here to see all the posts in this ongoing project series.
Click here to see all the posts in this ongoing project series. - See more at: http://kellyraeroberts.blogspot.com/s...


How Cute Is That? is my mom’s favorite expression — and our ongoing home decor & DIY series. From aprons to attics to alternative offices, we’re breathing new life into anything old, sharing inspired ideas,  and spinning mismatched scraps into charming decor. And YES, you can try this at home!
Click here to see all the posts in this ongoing project series.- See more at: http://kellyraeroberts.blogspot.com/s...

How Cute Is That? is my mom’s favorite expression — and our ongoing home decor & DIY series. From aprons to attics to alternative offices, we’re breathing new life into anything old, sharing inspired ideas,  and spinning mismatched scraps into charming decor. And YES, you can try this at home!
Click here to see all the posts in this ongoing project series.- See more at: http://kellyraeroberts.blogspot.com/s...

I had this tiered fruit basket sitting around and wondered what else I could do with it. 

I also had a ton of photos of all my found hearts. An idea hit me...

I created a photo mobile by simply turning the tiered fruit basket upside down. I then punched holes in the photos and tied them to the upside down basket with various strands of ribbon. I had a ton of photos, so I glued them together, back to back. 
I hung it up in my new shared studio space. Love, love, love. 
Friends, HOW CUTE IS THAT? 

Soul Shine Studio Tour!!!

We're all moved in. Soul Shine Studio is, like, a real thing. I share it with three amazing artists (Flora, Pixie, + Lynx). We make art here. We write here. Gather here. Teach here. Lounge here. Eat here. Play here. Work our asses off here. I can hardly believe it. We even got ourselves a real deal logo with a tag line and everything:
Soul Shine Studio: Awakening Creativity, Igniting Community, Radiating Possibility
We are so excited to have a space that blends together all of our art, and our collective vision for what we want to create here. We had our open house a few weeks ago. It was crazy good and it felt wonderful to open our doors to the blessings of new beginnings.
For those of you who couldn't make it to the open house, I wanted to give you a tour of our space. Welcome to our home away from home!
The space is sort of broken up in thirds. Here's the lounge/living room area:

I love how this space blends all of us together: Flora's beautiful painting above the green couch and her Balinese umbrella. Pixie's gorgeous painting and art above the yellow daybed. Lynx's incredible hanging installation, her meaningful alter that she built with the mantel, her Turkish rugs mixed with my rugs. My art on either side of the mantel....we really wanted the space to hold all of us. And I think it does, beautifully.


Here's our entry way: We converted an old column into a coat/bag holder. How cute is that? Also loving the chalkboard door (Lynx's sweet son arted it up for us)

Our "kitchen" space:


And the view to the other side of the space:




This is the creative space where art gets made. Looks quite tidy in this photo as we spruced it up for the open house, but normally not so pretty :)

The rolling carts (blue and grey) are from Ikea and worth every penny. Love those things. 

Also really happy with this awesome tiered rounder. It’s large, super functional, holds a million supplies and looks perfectly industrial in our big space. LOVE. It's from Create-ologie and they offering my readers 10% with code "KellyRae". How cool is that? 

Loving this little corner. Paintbrush chandelier. Check. Vintage wallpaper and basket. Check. Old screened door (found on the side of the road!). Check. Cute rolling carts. Check. 


This particular three-tiered rolling cart also came from Create-ologie (use code "KellyRae" for 10% off anything). Perfectly industrial, perfectly functional, and perfectly amazing for holding gobs and gobs of paint. It was important for us to create a space where we could move pieces of furniture around pretty easily to accommodate all the ways in which we’ll use the space (workshops! gatherings! art making!), so the more rolling pieces, the better.  

Loving our wall of bookshelves and sewing table. Lots of storage underneath the tables, too. 

Every studio needs a tutu'd stool, right? 

Table lamp + basket = floor lamp. How cute is that? Also, Lynx's curtain is probably my favorite thing in the entire space. Love it so. 


Love the tiered display piece? It's a part of my home decor line and is available here. 

My dad built us each a desk made from old reclaimed wood. It's hard to tell in this shot but we each have our own little computer station.

Here's a little peek into my section. By the way, the perpetual calendar is amazing and the dream big pillow is a fave.

Hope you enjoyed the tour, friends. Lots of goodness will be happening here. Sign up for the newsletter if you wanna stay informed!
XO,Kelly Rae

NEW Products!

Hi friends,
Every summer we release a batch of new products out into the world. I'm really proud of this latest release and wanted to share a glimpse of a few of the new goodies! Super excited....we're trying a few new product formats and I sure hope you love them as much as I do. All of the product links below will take you to an online shop that sells my products or, if you prefer, you can search for a store near you in our handy dandy new store locator!



This is probably my favorite batch of new canvas wall art that we've released in a long time. This new batch includes several of the super popular 6x6 canvases (celebrate everything, ask for what is needed, remember who you wanted to be, calling all hearts, more snuggles --> aren't those awesome names for wall canvases? Love!)

The new wall canvases also include a few of my favorite images of all time, like the 16x16 Seeker of Light and the 8x12 What is Calling You. We've also got a couple of larger canvases in this new batch, like the 18x24 Blooming and the 12x16 Surrender Your Fear.



This is a new spin-off from our earlier version of the Take What You Need sign. More decorative + sustainable, I am LOVING this new version. Inspired by the old hymnal board slides, you simply choose the metal tags from the bottom hooks and slide them into the slots above. How cool is that? Put it on your desk, kitchen counter, or anywhere you can take a moment to practice a daily little ritual of pausing, breathing, and taking what you need. Get yours here! Perfect gift if I do say so myself :)



Friends, lots and lots of new journals, including the above favorite, Embrace.




OMGoodnes, we finally made ourselves a magnetic perpetual calendar! And this beauty is not kidding around. It's gorgeous. And big (20x20). The best part? It will last a lifetime, year after year. The other best part? Each month has it's own beautifully designed magnet strip with affirmations to go along with each month. Friends, this might go down as one of my favorite product releases ever, ever, ever.



Lots of new boxed notecard sets, including these lovely thank you cards. Go get em!



This is a new format for us and I'm digging how they turned out. They're magnetic photo holders. There are four of them, and Celebrate is definitely my fave. Love how these turned out. I think they'd make a thoughtful gift for any occasion.




Back in 2009 we released a collection of paper-mache-like ornaments that have been wildly popular over the years, but I'm happy to report we've updated the collection with an entirely new collection. Same well-loved shapes and materials as the old ones, but with new designs. The result? LOVE! Check out the


We've added three new hanging decorative art girlies to the growing line. Besides our wall art canvases, these continue to be our best selling item. I've always loved these. The newest release includes Blooming, Embrace Change, and What Is Calling You.



Super excited about this. You can buy our brand new packs of inspirational magnet strips for your fridge OR, friends, you can buy them for our ......



......brand new magnetic angel! Build your own girl with our magnetic affirmation strips! Or turn her into a perpetual calendar with our "year of possibilities" magnetic strips. Love this new format.






And last but not least, the scarves. The scarves! Friends, the scarves are GORGEOUS. It's like having a super cozy beautiful piece of art around your neck. I am completely smitten with how these turned out. I'll share more details in a future post, but for now, the above sneak peek. Go get em!


Friends, thanks for letting me gush. It's a mighty big endeavor to release new products (we do it about twice a year) and I'm always so excited to show you what we've come up with. 
Love,Kelly Rae

Around here lately

We had our Soul Shine Studio open house a couple of weeks ago. Holy smokes, so many people came (thank you!) and it was big fun. My whole family came and I felt major gratitude for their part in making this happen and celebrating it with me. The studio girls and I were a bit delirious by the day's end and got a bit silly on the floor. Love these photos. And I'm just loving sharing the space. I'm working on a post with a proper photo tour of the space - coming soon!


I went to see Jen Lee's new documentary, Indie Kindred, with these lovely friends (Pixie, Jessica, Viv). You have to go over and watch the trailer. I thought it was really special. 




True found his first sidewalk heart and while he was at it, he found a hickory nut with a face. I can hardly believe he'll be three in a couple of months. Loving his life. He continues to be obsessed with music, instruments, making up songs. If it's not music, it's biking, scootering, or anything with a ball. We all have our moments but mostly there is rhythm and calm and sweetness and sillyness. He is easy going, this kid.






I've been taking lots of time off with my family for rest, nurture, day trips to the mountain, to the coast, to the gorge, and just time together. I figure work can wait. These summer days are so few around here, I don't want to miss them. Besides, after the last few weeks, my heart has deeply needed the tending. Just really grateful I have the flexibility.




Our yard is in full bloom right now with dahlias and roses and lavender and more. Did you know that artichokes, if not harvested, eventually bloom into giant purple flowers? Amazing and awesome.





I've read three of these memoirs in the last couple of weeks. I'm on a major memoir kick and often think of writing my own. I suppose I'm doing some R+D with all this reading. I love how we find ourselves connecting to people's stories. I even found myself in some small ways totally relating to Steve Martins memoir on his journey into stand up comedy.




I believe this with all my heart. Time in the studio does nothing if not heal my heart and nurture my soul. I've been working on big canvases. Can't wait to show you.

Excited to share some exciting news with you guys soon.
Stay tuned,
XO

Drum Roll Please... And the winners are!

Thank you so much for joining us + for sharing what you're celebrating! I am incredibly blown away by all the things you are celebrating in the comments. What a beautifully wise, gorgeous, gratitude-filled community. WOW! I felt so lifted reading through them! AND Thank you for sharing what you want to win. I love knowing that you're about to win exactly what you wanted!

All winners were chosen at random within the requested categories.
Drum roll please!!!! And the giveaways go to...

GIVEAWAY: “Perfecting Parenting” Bundle of Love from Harnessing Happiness Foundation
WINNER 1: Tammy
I'm in the midst of reconnecting with my two little girls this summer. As a teacher (and mama!), we anticipate and celebrate each day of togetherness. I would love to receive the Harnessing Happiness Foundation gift to further our growth as a family. Thank you KRR & friends!!!

GIVEAWAY: Two lucky winners will each receive a full scholarship to the e-course How to Teach Online from Claire O’Connor, The Sweet Spot
WINNER 1: Jade Scarlett
What an awesome giveaway! Today I'm celebrating my anniversary. Two years ago I married the love of my life and it has been nothing but bliss since! I love everything on the giveaway but the ecourse How to Teach Online is my favorite and I would love to win it :) Thank you for hosting it Kelly Rae, you're so amazing!
WINNER 2:  Shelly Atwood 
I am grateful for all the beauty and insights that have been showing up in my life, including being turned on to Kelly Rae's party, blog, and statement " art has the transformative power to heal (both the maker and the receiver of that art)." I totally relate. And also to your "accidental artist" story. I've also been celebrating a major career change, which is why I would be thrilled to win a scholarship to GIVEAWAY: Three people will win a Free spot in The Deepening, eCourse from Catherine Just.
WINNER 1: Liene Jelinska
I am celebrating the beginning of a new day since every day is a fresh start to do something great, something inspirational, and make another step closer to accomplishing one of my dreams. I would love to win "The Deepening, eCourse".WINNER 2: Michelle Ainslie
I'm celebrating today because I'm choosing to love, to grow, to transform. I'm walking away from fear and diving head first into truth. There is nothing I would adore more for my new journey than The Deepening E-Course by Catherine Just. LOVE LOVE LOVE. And huge love to all of you xxxx.WINNER 3: Ashton
I am celebrating transitioning to a new season in my life. A new home and new job are bringing a new perspective! Shaking things up and making brave decisions! Love seeing what everyone else is celebrating, so encouraging! I would love to win "The Deepening" eCourse.

GIVEAWAY: One person will win a spot in the Start a Foolish Project course from Superhero Life.
WINNER 1: Nico
Today I'm celebrating helping my son and a friend who really struggled last year in school find new, successful ways to connect and strengthen their friendship over the summer. Right now, they're having pizza party and playing games together in the family room and it feels great to support their growth (and my own, as I learn so much from listening to them and teaching them to forgive and start again).

I would love the "Start a Foolish Project" course, especially if it teaches you how to Finish a Foolish Project. I have foolish notes and foolish seeds just primed for flourishing. (Or any other gift!) Much love and congratulations to you! xoxo

GIVEAWAY: One person will receive our adorable Mermaids & Motorcycles Boxy Wall Art Piece from Curly Girl Design. 
WINNER: artbrat
I am celebrating the joy of watching the hummingbirds on a beautiful summer morning. I'd most like to win the Curly Girl art because it makes me smile. Thanks, B

GIVEAWAY: Two people will receive a month of health coaching with Lacy Young.
WINNER 1: Lynnette
I am celebrating 13 years of marriage, my birthday and a visit from my sister. I am so happy and blessed! I would love to win something from Kelly Rae Roberts- loving the bag. Or the help from the lovely Lacy. Thank you for spreading the happiness. Hopefully this didn't post twice, my phone went crazy while trying to post :(
WINNER 2: Wendy Clemens York
I am celebrating how wonderful it is to have a dog! My Jack Russell, Diamond was adopted 3 yrs ago and it has been the best decision I ever made. Love going for walks with her and seeing how she enjoys the simple things in life. I would love to win the Lacy Young Health Coach or Kelly Rae stuff. thanks
GIVEAWAY: One person will receive a selection of 6 ornaments + Create tote bag. One person will receive a 6x6 Wall Art, Hanging Angel + Magnetic Frame from me!
WINNER 1 (ornaments + tote):  polkadotmitten
I am celebrating being insanely busy this summer! My creative business is soaring (thank you again for inspiring me!), and I could totally use that create tote on a daily basis! :) Katie Doucette
WINNER 2 (wall art, angel + magnetic frame): Jordy Rae Stager
I am celebrating the fact that I found a practicum place in order to get accepted into the major of Social Work for my undergrad! :) Hip Hip HorRAE :) 6x6 Wall Art, Hanging Angel + Magnetic Frame.

Congratulations, friends! If you see your name above please email us at hello@kellyraeroberts.com with your contact information + what you won.
I'm celebrating ALL of you today!

Warmly,
Kelly Rae

Hip Hip Hooray Giveaway Party - 12 WINNERS!

image credit: Andrea Jenkins/ Etsy
It's party time, friends! After a couple of tough weeks, I am delighted to dive into something HAPPY with a Hip Hip Hooray Giveaway extravaganza. I hope you're wearing something sparkly because it's about to get crazy good. We've got major party favors, just for you - everything from free spots in some the most popular (and life changing) e-courses offered, coaching sessions, art and so much more.

With 12 prizes up for grabs, there are lots of chances to win some really beautiful offerings. Did I mention I'm throwing in a few goodies as well (ahem...brand new goodies fresh off the presses)! 

HOW THIS WORKS: Read through all that is being given away (major goodness). Then simply leave a comment at the end of this post to enter the drawing (12 winners!). Tell us what you're celebrating (it is a party, after all!) AND tell us what you want to win because we believe in match making happiness. 

Let's get started! Also, please be sure to read all about our sponsors below- not only are they offering amazing giveaways today, but many of them are offering specific discount codes, just for YOU!


PARTY QUEEN: Harnessing Happiness Foundation

SPECIAL NOTE FROM ME, KELLY RAE: I'm a huge fan of these products. John and I have been using the Mr. Onionhead products to help teach True (almost 3 yrs old) emotional awareness. I can't tell you how valuable these have been in helping us create a dialogue with him about all the feelings he feels throughout the day. MAJOR gift in creating intimacy and understanding between all of us. Highly recommended!

GIVEAWAY: “Perfecting Parenting” Bundle of Love (A value of $175)

Giveaway includes:
Perfecting Parenting Guide
Onionhead 52 Feelings Card Deck
Onionhead Story Dictionary
Universal Truths Cards
OH Conflict Resolution Board
Stickers
Coloring Book
Onionhead In Space Book
Happiness Heart T-shirt – 2

SPECIAL OFFER: Enter Code KRR25 and receive 25% off your order until August 8

ABOUT: Harnessing Happiness Foundation is a 501c3 nonprofit dedicated to preventing problems through emotional awareness and conflict resolution. We believe that all problems can be prevented when people embrace their emotions and learn how to transform them. We want to support you and your family in living a life full of happiness, joy and harmony. We offer a full product line that covers the entire family and the complete journey of life – everything from guides, card decks, children’s activities and inspiration materials.

Parenting is the most important and profound responsibility any of us will ever have. And yet parenting skills are not part of a high school or college curriculum. Whether we are a birth parent, a step parent or a God parent, we truly are responsible for the well-being of another person. And yet, for most of us, we are just learning to take care of ourselves. Though being a parent is not easy, it is simple. The more straightforward and sincere we are, the more sacred our relationship with our child can become.

“Our children do not belong to us, they do not come from us, they come through us.” Kahlil Gibran

Please explore our entire product line, we have something for everyone!

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GUEST OF HONOR: Claire O’Connor, The Sweet Spot

GIVEAWAY: Two lucky winners will each receive a full scholarship to the e-course How to Teach Online

SPECIAL OFFER: Choose "Alumni" discount at checkout to get $20 off this e-course

ABOUT: Wanting to teach online? Not sure how and where to start?

Learn everything you need to know to get up and running almost immediately in this short, sweet, super-affordable and info-packed e-course!

We’ll cover these topics and more:

• Which free & low-cost software to employ for various back-end tasks
• How to create a vibrant online community — a tribe of folks who sign up for your programs over and over again
• Tips for overcoming your fear of greater visibility and broader impact
• How to simplify the process so you don’t feel overwhelmed
• And more -- all in plain English!

Click HERE to learn how to get paid to share your knowledge and passion without leaving home! How to Teach Online

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PARTY GUEST: Catherine Just

GIVEAWAY: Three people will win a Free spot in The Deepening, eCourse.

SPECIAL OFFER: Use coupon code KRR30 to get $30 off any upcoming Deepening e-course!

ABOUT: This is your invitation to The Deepening -- an eCourse from award-winning photographer Catherine Just.

Through this 4-week process, you will discover the sacred in the everyday, as you decide to deepen … everything. Friendships, partnerships, convictions & connections. Your work, your art, your faith, your message.

Through a subtle shift in perception, you will connect with the moments that matter, and loosen your grip on the minutia that … doesn’t. We use the camera as a tool for personal and spiritual growth. Add in even more depth through connection, generosity, a practice in daily gratitude and owning your greatness, your world expands beyond what you ever imagined possible.

The Deepening begins on August 18th. Dive in...

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PARTY GUEST:  Superhero Life

GIVEAWAY:  One person will win a spot in the Start a Foolish Project course.

SPECIAL OFFER:  Use coupon code KELLYRAE20 to get $20 off any of my upcoming courses!

ABOUT: Andrea Scher, creator of Superhero Journal + Mondo Beyondo invites you to join in her brand new e-course- Start a Foolish Project!

Foolish projects are the things we do just for the delight. They are things like creating a wish tree or hosting a Storybowl. They might be organizing a bubble flash mob in the park or a book club for people who only like self-help. A foolish project might be buying that pink ukulele that caught your eye and learning to play it. A foolish project is putting your dining table outside and inviting all the neighbors over for dinner.

Foolish projects are doorways towards greater joy + possibility. Join in and discover the foolish project inside of you! - See more details here.

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PARTY GUEST: Curly Girl Design

GIVEAWAY: One person will receive our adorable Mermaids & Motorcycles Boxy Wall Art Piece!

SPECIAL OFFER: Use code KRRLOVE for 15% off an order from the 25th - 30th of July.

ABOUT: From stationary to home goods to personal accessories, Curly Girl Designis all about fabulous products for imperfectly delightful living! We love adorning our walls with happy, inspirational, & beautiful things, which is why we are giving away our  Mermaids & Motorcycles Boxy Wall Art Piece! We hope you love it as much as we do!

Check out our website for a slew of lovely gift ideas and home decor at curlygirldesign.com, and find us on Facebook, Twitter, & Pinterest for even more wholesome goodness!

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GUEST OF HONOR: Lacy Young, Health Coach + Creator of Campaign for Confidence

GIVEAWAY: Two people will receive a month of coaching (two sessions) with Lacy.

SPECIAL OFFER: $50 off the most popular group session offered each year, Foundations of Food: Thriving Through The Holidays beginning September 3rd. Enroll here.

ABOUT: I grew up a mac + cheese eating, steak + potato loving, Betty Crocker cake baking kid! I loved every second of it. Fruit appeared in the form of fruit roll ups. And veggies? Well, I would eat a salad every once in a while if it were properly blanketed in ranch dressing!

My journey to health began as many do after profound sickness and adding fifty extra pounds to my body. Ugh! I literally started at square one. What's a green? Why do I care? How do I make it NOT taste like fresh mowed grass?

The magic of health coaching is that it's about meeting you wherever you are and offering gentle, loving support, accountability + tools to reach your goals. 

Do you want to lose weight? Lower cholesterol? Get off blood pressure meds?
Curious what all the fuss is about over juicing + green smoothies?

I'd love to support you on your journey to health!

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AND YOUR HOST! Me, Kelly Rae Roberts

GIVEAWAY*: One person will receive a selection of 6 brand new ornaments + the highly covented Create tote bag. One person will receive a 6x6 Wall Art, Hanging Angel + Magnetic Frame.  *domestic shipping only

12 chances to win! Please enter just one comment. If you comment as 'Anonymous' please sign your name so that it's easier to identify it was you. Comments will be closed Friday morning. We'll randomly select the 12 winners and announce them Friday afternoon. Please be sure to check back (or get blog posts delivered to your inbox) so that you don't miss the announcement.


Whew! That was FUN. Thank you sponsors for your extraordinary offerings. Want to be a part of our next giveaway as a sponsor? We'd love to have you. More details over here.