Feature Friday and GIVEAWAY!!!

And today's feature is...

1.Tell us a little about yourself (why you started your company, who you are)
My name is Lori McKee, and I'm from the beautiful city of Portland, OR. I'm primarily a graphic designer with my own business, which I love, but often feel the need to get off of the computer and do something 'hands on' and less corporate style. I started doing these paintings in the winter of 2009, when I needed some artwork for my own very white and empty walls. I couldn't find much artwork that I liked, and could afford, so I figured, why not make my own? After posting photos of my creations on my facebook page, friends saw them and encouraged me to try selling on Etsy. I was a bit nervous, but thought it sounded like fun, so I made a few paintings and jumped right in. After about a week, I had my first sell, and I was hooked! I loved the excitement and thrill of seeing how much other people liked my work and how they responded to it.

2. Tell us about your items in your shop
My shop is primarily filled with original paintings, and prints and cards made from those paintings. At one point I decided to try selling my jewelry creations on Etsy as well, but quickly discovered the jewelry market was already very saturated, and that I'd prefer to stick to painting. There are however a few random pieces of jewelry still floating around in my shop. One of my favorite parts about having a shop on Etsy, is the custom orders that I receive. I've met some wonderful people this way, and I love creating a piece that fits perfectly in their space.

Where can you find her stuff?
www.etsy.com/shop/loriamckee
www.facebook.com/loriamckeedesign

So what does Lori McKee have to offer in her cute shop?

So Stunning!!

Super cute handmade note cards!

Beautiful!!
Silhouetted birds play amongst flowers ranging in color from a rich dark velvety pink, to a light cherry blossom. The birds are painted in a deep maroon with a hint of eggplant in them. The background damask pattern adds a subtle elegance to the image. This piece will bring a romantic, and mature sense of nature to your space.

I love these colors together!!
Title: Blossoms XXVII
Size: Two 8.5 x 11 inch prints
Paper: Silver Halide Photographic Print on Matte Paper

So what is she offering today?

ANY 8x10 or 9x12 print in the shop. Winner chooses!

Here are a couple examples of what you could choose from...

This giveaway will go until Sunday night at Midnight.
To enter:
1-Leave your name in a comment
2-Like Lori's fan page www.Facebook.com/loriamckeedesign
3-Heart her page on etsy www.etsy.com/shop/loriamckee
4-follow this blog

Winner will be chosen by a random name generator, and announced Monday morning.

She is also running her Christmas in July sale right now! Coupon code is 15CIJ11 which is good for 15% off in her shop!

Special thanks to Lori Mckee with Lori Mckee Designs for letting us get to you know you and your shop=)