"you are right where you should be"

and the lucky winner of today's amazing art inspiration giveaway from Red Letter Words is...

 

congratulations chriandstacy22! email me with your address and print size preference and we will get your gallery wrapped print out to you ASAP.
HOWEVER, do not worry if you didn't win this one today because Deanna is offering 20% off everything on her site for my blog readers tomorrow (Friday dec 4). Use coupon code: dd2009 to get your discount!

this mantra has become truth in my house.
it has been quite powerful.
whether life is all sunshine and roses or well, not so sunshine and roses,
"you are right where you should be".
the journey is how we grow, learn, change, and experience our way through life.
when i began redesigning my studio space i knew i wanted to walk into my space and be greeted by the things that inspire me. this quote welcomes me every day and reminds me, humbles me and inspires me.

Deanna Kasberger, artist and owner of Red Letter Words, the company that custom created this beautiful art piece for me, is generously giving away the same inspirational piece to one of you.

 

one lucky blog reader will win their choice of a 12 x 12" or 20 x 20" gallery wrapped canvas, just like mine.

in addition she will have these prints available in 30x30, 20x20 and 12x12 gallery wrap canvas AND the best news is they are ON SALE 20% off from now until December 31.

holiday order deadline:
Order by December 15 for domestic Christmas delivery
by December 9 for international

also stop by Red Letter Words and check out the great deals as well as stop by Deanna's blog where she tells the story of our field trip between workshops to get her nose pierced.

leave your comment today to be entered to win the inspiration!

1. Leave your comment today before 10 PM (EST).
2. To double your chances tweet, blog or post on your facebook about this giveaway and come back and leave another comment.
3. Winner will be announced on the blog tonight.

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Comments

[Sassy Stuff]

Such a COOL saying!! Gorgeous new space, Donna!~Sherry

[Janaina]

This is so true, what a great giveaway !

[sara]

i love you work space and this sentiment is gorgeous. (I so love orange!)

Thank you for the chance :)

[Kelly]

Beautiful saying! Love it!

[Paprika65@me.com]

Thanks for the chance... so very true sentence and how gorgeous presentation!

[Olivia]

Ooo. That canvas was my favorite thing when you debuted your new studio space. Sure wish I could get my hands on it...it would look great in my house!! Thanks for the opportunity to win!

[melissamillsmcallister@yahoo.com]

Oooh. Thanks for the chance to win! I love this print so much!

[Liz]

I love it! Although I don't have a stunning studio, it would certainly look beautiful in my creative "corner". Thanks for the chance to win!

[Carissa T]

That print would be so great in my craft room too! Love It!

[Leslie McLaughlin]

Wow! What an incredible offer. I love your canvas and therefore would love to win it!!! A very lucky person will get this one!!! Have a great day!

[sharla hunt]

Can't agree with you more! Your new studio looks fun!

[Laura]

Oh, yes, oh, yes! I have been going to Red Letter Words since you first mentioned them on your blog a short while ago. And I LOVE their art! This is so exciting and so meaningful to our lives. Thank you so much for this opportunity.

[Alis in Wnderlnd]

OH! THis would be perfect in my studio/office! I even have room for the bigger canvas wrap! YEA!! OMG, I am so excited for this giveaway; I can't stand it.

[Margie]

That is so bright and cheerful. What a great color scheme.

[Jessica B]

I love this print and would be so excited to have it hanging in my house.

[Sherry]

I love your new space, it's absolutely gorgeous. I would love to be created by this saying each day when I walk in my studio (which pales to yours). This saying could be my life . . . after 50 years I'm right where I'm supposed to be . . . making art!

[Donna VW]

That is such a great mantra. If we would only enjoy where we are now, more - instead of worring so much about where we have been or where we are going. Less regret and less worry.... live life!

[Amy]

love it!

[Suzanne]

Awesome! This would be such a great addition to my newly redesigned scrapbook room. Thanks Red Letter Words and Donna for a great winning opportunity.

[Debi]

What an awesome saying!! Thank you for your inspiration, Donna!!

[Linh C]

Love the color blue you've chosen!

[Kerry R]

That saying is so true :) Helps one to stay positive :) Thanks for the chance to win.

[Katie]

love everything on her site!!

[Alis in Wnderlnd]

Hmm. So I posted it to Face book to up my chances of winning, but how do I let you know that without posting a link to my personal profile and page?

It's there, I promise.

[Kerry R]

Tweeted twitter.com/wld4scrpn and facebooked- Kerry Richard :)

[Holly S]

I would love one for my new scrapbook room...new house, new room! Thanks for the chance to win!!!!

[Janine Rachau]

What a fabulous piece for a scraproom!!

[Missy Brozek]

I'm in love with your new studio! You've inspired me to spruce mine up a bit too. An art piece like this would be a great finishing touch! Thanks!

[angie]

OOOOH! AMAZING! I LOVE her work. So neat!

[angie]

I posted this on my facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?ref=profile&id=29714302 (Angie Patterson) we're friends! : )

[Laura]

Consider yourself facebook-ed! Thanks again for the chance to win.

[Flora]

I would love to look at that every day. Thanks Donna!

[Cheryl]

In the words of Donna, HOLY FRICKIN COW!!! That is so adorable, I was going to email you and ask where you got that, it spoke to me! And now, I have the chance to have one, thanks so much!!!

[suzanne Kalkman]

right where I am at the moment is difficult but I know I am the beginning of a new phase in my life and these words would be of great comfort to me in this process.

[Lisa Lee]

WOW! Again, just confirmation today...scary confirmation, but confirmation...I LOVE this! and your new studio is gorgeous!

[Myra]

Love your new space and this canvas is the crowning touch.

[Christine]

That's an amazing giveaway and a great way to remember that, regardless of whatever may be going on in your life, that's still where you should be.

[Crystal LaDoux]

Wow such inspiring words, would love to be greeted by them everyday! Wonderful giveaway once again Donna! Thanks to Red letter words also!

[Becky G.]

Oh, how gorgeous! Count me in! Becky G.

[angie]

I tweeted this, as well! twitter.com/ang_EP

[Jessica]

This is the same exact quote that my little family & I are saying over & over. Times are really tough right now & this quote means more to us than ever. I love it! Thanks so much for this giveway!

[Jennifer]

This would be perfect for my daughter - struggling with the difference between her expectation of a life timetable and the reality that things don't always go as planned! thanks!

[Robyn Leonard]

That is beautiful! I love these canvases!

[angie]

I tumblr'ed this too! : ) angiep.tumblr.com

[Becky G.]

Count me in again - I've posted about this great giveaway in my 'Giveaway Corner' in my right hand column! Love this! Becky G.

[Jaime P]

I love it and could use the reminder that I am right where I should be sometimes!

[karen]

this, i need!! You have no idea how much this would mean to me.

[sara korinek]

very cool - i have just the place for it - fingers crossed!

[Anne]

I love, love, love your new space!!!Sure would love, love, love this great canvas for my office. Anne

[Katie Odom]

Such a great saying. I would love to look at that everyday!

[Regina]

Hi Donna. My birthday is next week and when I think I'm turning 56 but think I'm at least 46, I'm right where I should be...young at heart. Thanks for the chance to win. This would be hung in a special place in my scraproom.

Regina

[Cheryl]

Love this quote!!

[Mary K]

This would be perfect in my new craft room!

[Gina Kim]

I'd love to win this! Good luck everybody...

[Shirley K.]

That canvas looks great in your studio! I enjoyed the video tour from a week or two ago.

[Michelle W.]

Love your new space!! So bright and cheery. And I love that canvas - thanks for the chance.

[Sheri]

This would be such a great daily reminder! Thanks for the chance to win it!

[Susan]

That's a fabulous quote, Donna. What a great reminder it would be to see it every day in my studio. Thanks for another great giveaway.

[wendy myers]

I love your new space, it is so bright and inspiring. it as if you have found your center! Good things will come out of this space now that you have found where you need to be! Happy Thursday!

[Leslie]

What a fabulous give away!!

[GraceGal]

I love your creative space. It's like being near the ocean. :) Believing this mantra helps to let go of all guilt, regrets, fear and doubt. I need to remember this. Thanks.

[chrisandstacy22@msn.com]

Oh WOW how I would LOVE to have this :) Thank you for the opportunity!

[Sarah]

Thanks for sharing your blessing with us and inspiring us daily!

[Michelle P]

Oh, I have been "eyeing" these prints and would love to win it.

Thanks for sharing.

Michelle P

[Jessica]

Loving this! Thank you for the chance to win it.

[jeanette.stewart.jpod@statefarm.com]

This couldn't come at a more appropriate time for me, I am on a journey to re-discover my dream - one lost through too much work and not enough of filling the creative cup.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart for the inspiration and perspective.
I'm printing the blog to include in my new journal!
Keep your fingers crossed, please.
Jeanette

[Teaque]

what an awesome giveaway!

[Lynn in FL]

Donna-

I go to your website every day, just to be inspired by your talent and your beautiful new studio....to have a matching canvas in my own little corner of the world would be so cool! Thanks for the chance!

[Carla Grace, Middleburg, Florida]

Donna, all of the quotes on your blog are so inspiring...this one is no exception! It is a beautiful piece that would brighten anyone's studio space!

[Cindy McAllister]

I LOVE this saying and I agree it is something to be reminded of everyday...I have the perfect place to place this canvas, in my office at work where myself, co-workers, and students can see it. Hope I win...I would be honored.

[CathyB]

great sentiment! would love a reminder of that daily.

[Marie Malone]

I love the quote and would love to hang it on my wall. Your new space is inspiring.

[sherryg]

Your new studio is awesome! I would love to be inspired by this quote everyday. Thanks fot the chance to win.

[Rosy Lady]

What a great saying although I am working towards being where I need to be. Love your new studio, by the way.

[Lindsey]

as i was reading this, i was about to ask where you got it, but then i scrolled down, duh. i fell in love with this as soon as it started showing up in your studio pictures! it's beautiful!!