It's Day 5 of my 12 Days of Holiday Giveaways!
Today is just gorgeous. I happened upon 50 States of Beauty a few months back and I cannot wait to show you their beautiful artwork.
Hey, hey, hey....we are on Day 5 already!
Please make sure to go back and enter on some of the earlier giveaways that are still running. See Day 3 here and Day 4 here. Still time to win!
When I started researching for this holiday series back in August {yep, it takes awhile} I happened across this wonderful company 50 States of Beauty.
I was immediately mesmorized by their beautiful state prints. And let me point this out, as I try to stay real here...I'm not an art gal. Going to museums and browsing art all day isn't my idea of fun. I like pretty things but it's not a priority for me.
Saying this....I LOVE THEIR PRINTS.
I reached out quickly to Alex and in return he said YES even quicker. You can read all about the 50 States of Beauty story here.
Of course I had to show you Iowa first, my home state. Each state showcases the natural biotanicals that reside there. How beautiful is that?
50 States of Beauty resides in Nashville, Tennessee and was inspired by a single $5 atlas that Alex bought at a flea market back in 2015. The project quickly evolved into a series of illustrations for each state. It took off like wildfire.
I love how Iowa showcases a gold background that reminds me of our endless working fields. If you take a look at Kansas it reminds me of miles of prairie. And looking at Alaska it makes me think of snow capped mountains.
Alex has also turned some states into vintage prints, like this one shown above for California. Doesn't this print just scream California to you? Heck, I've only been there once but it instantly rings the Golden State to me.
Arizona showcases the iconic Grand Canyon, while New York shows off the upper state mountains and forest.
In addition to prints, some states and cities are also featured in greeting cards. Think of all the friends and relatives you have living states away? How neat would it be to cheer them up with a little snail mail from you?
Pretty darn neat.
This Michigan print makes me think of apple orchards, showcasing the apple blossom, but also the Great Lakes with the deep blue coloring.
I mean, I could go on and on sharing every state. Each is unique and beautiful.
And now to best part! 50 States of Beauty has agreed to giveaway TWO prints of the winner's choosing! Live in Oregon? Pick that one. Want to gift the state of Indiana to your sister who lives there? Go right ahead.
Simply use the Rafflecopter Giveaway icon below for multiple ways to enter. Also, make sure to follow me on Instagram and Facebook as I'll be chosing one winner via those social media handles as well. U.S. residents only please. Two random winners will be chosen on December 8th.
And, if you are looking for gift ideas this holiday season 50 States of Beauty is holding some pretty special deals on their website {like, really, really good deals}. Be sure to browse around and find the perfect print for you quickly before these special deals end.
A big, beautiful thank you to 50 States of Beauty for partnering on this post.
Wow I think I’d get Illinois and gift it to my grandma!
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