Thursday, March 4, 2010

Fantastic Friday Giveaway: Hand Painted Table

I'm very pleased to announce the giveaway of this gorgeous little table, created
by Los Angeles artist Susan Spinks.

The colorful piece is called "The Dance Recital." (I especially love the crown on the elephant.)


Susan specializes in transforming 1950's era tables and trays into works of art...


She says: "I paint my images on vintage trays and tables to tell a fragment of a story and let imagination fill in the rest.  All trays and tables are functional art and can be used for serving as well as decor."

Susan has many more beautiful pieces for sale in her Etsy store.

This little table is 17 inches tall and 14 inches square. (It's also a $100 value!) To qualify to win, please leave a comment here and visit Susan's Etsy store. The winner will be announced on Tuesday.

Good luck lovies!

UPDATE! The winner is Michelle Carter!
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66 comments:

  1. Nicole JeannetteMarch 4, 2010 at 9:22 PM

    Cute! I'd love to win!

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  2. AmyMarch 4, 2010 at 9:23 PM

    This would add so much character to any room! Love it!

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  3. AnonymousMarch 4, 2010 at 9:25 PM

    A table any gypsy would adore, and naturally I do! :-) I hope you are having a pleasant move Tina!

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  4. ErinMarch 4, 2010 at 9:45 PM

    This is so lovely and unique!

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  5. BeatriceMarch 4, 2010 at 9:54 PM

    so cute!

    beatricelo122@hotmail.com

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  6. iMarch 4, 2010 at 9:57 PM

    how pretty(:

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  7. LyanneMarch 5, 2010 at 12:34 AM

    precious! pick me!

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  8. ToniaMarch 5, 2010 at 1:44 AM

    What a glorious table: just right to brighten up corners and centers!

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  9. AnnaMarch 5, 2010 at 2:30 AM

    What a treasure!

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  10. kelly annMarch 5, 2010 at 2:40 AM

    this is darling!

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  11. ♥ March 5, 2010 at 3:24 AM

    what a lovely little table! brilliant idea Susan

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  12. UnknownMarch 5, 2010 at 4:28 AM

    How gorgeous! All of her work is so colorful; I love it!

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  13. kimberjMarch 5, 2010 at 6:23 AM

    How fun it that table?!? I also loved the "Life's a Beach" tray in her store :) Must find a way to unmuddle my brain and find some creative magic in a dusty corner...

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  14. HeatherMarch 5, 2010 at 6:50 AM

    I would looooove to have this table in my little nook next to my reading chair. There are so many lovely pieces in her shop and I have my eye on a certain Bali style tray now as well!

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  15. Tiger_LiliMarch 5, 2010 at 6:56 AM

    this is lovely! her work is fantastic

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  16. ElizabethMarch 5, 2010 at 7:21 AM

    I love the tray!

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  17. ~ Cee ~March 5, 2010 at 7:37 AM

    Love it! The Girls is also lovely!

    Thank you so much ~Cee~
    ceevegnashville [at] gmail [dot] com

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  18. permanentcloudMarch 5, 2010 at 8:02 AM

    love it!

    cindyascott{at}yahoo.com

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  19. EnkaMarch 5, 2010 at 8:36 AM

    absolutely beautiful and so cheerful!

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  20. Katie L. WrightMarch 5, 2010 at 9:05 AM

    So very, very pretty! Would love to have the little treasure as my own : )

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  21. anitaMarch 5, 2010 at 10:16 AM

    I have two of Susan's treasures and...I treasure them both. She did a special one for me, also featuring an elephant along with my little dog, Charlie -- Bubbles has taken Charlie's ball from him and is balancing on it. Too Cute!!

    Anita

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  22. My Owl BarnMarch 5, 2010 at 10:36 AM

    This is stunning! Her work is lovely!
    Btw, I am doing a giveaway at my blog too, if you are interested. Have a great weekend!

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  23. SorbesqueMarch 5, 2010 at 11:00 AM

    What a lovely Indian Myth Art.

    Good luck to everyone^^

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  24. UnknownMarch 5, 2010 at 11:17 AM

    elephants dancing!

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  25. C'est La VieMarch 5, 2010 at 11:40 AM

    OH I WOULD LOVE THIS!

    so sweet!

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  26. SareberryMarch 5, 2010 at 1:49 PM

    So much fun! That would make my house so happy.

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  27. iliketweetMarch 5, 2010 at 2:13 PM

    Very pretty indeed, I don't think I can win because I'm in the UK, but just wanted to say it was lovely!

    iliketweet.blogspot

    x

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  28. Nicole FernuikMarch 5, 2010 at 2:35 PM

    What a novel idea! I love this table!!!!!!

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  29. molleemacMarch 5, 2010 at 2:45 PM

    Wow! What an amazing give away! I would love to win this beautiful table. So glad I stumbled upon your blog!

    mly
    molleemac@blogspot.com

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  30. AnonymousMarch 5, 2010 at 2:53 PM

    I think its really cute that the elephant is dancing too:)

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  31. Grace AlbaughMarch 5, 2010 at 3:29 PM

    What a fun table. It just makes you smile. And what a great give away!

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  32. Shannon McCallum-LawMarch 5, 2010 at 4:03 PM

    Wow! I love it.

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  33. CherylMarch 5, 2010 at 5:27 PM

    Beautiful, imaginative, colorful and a dear elephant! What more could anyone want...

    Thank you for the opportunity.

    Cheryl tsarina3@comcast.net

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  34. HamptontoesMarch 5, 2010 at 8:20 PM

    What a unique and fabulous table! I just spent some time on your blog...I like what you've done!

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  35. Teach.Workout.LoveMarch 5, 2010 at 8:38 PM

    pick meee!

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  36. Stephanie LeeMarch 5, 2010 at 9:16 PM

    So cute!!!

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  37. PennyMarch 5, 2010 at 9:26 PM

    This needs to be the official table at the Department of Awesomeness (which just happens to be located at my house, by the way)!!!

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  38. Joanne LeeMarch 5, 2010 at 10:43 PM

    adorable!

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  39. ThiviaMarch 6, 2010 at 3:10 AM

    You don't even understand how happy I would be if I owned that.
    That table is such ridiculous delight.

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  40. UnknownMarch 6, 2010 at 7:16 AM

    That table is beautiful! What a wonderful way to add whimsy to a room!

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  41. UnknownMarch 6, 2010 at 10:10 AM

    this is so beautiful! the crowned elephant certainly makes it even more whimisical!

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  42. Melinda aka PassionfruitMarch 6, 2010 at 10:21 AM

    this is a delightful little table and would be a great addition to my collection of folk art!

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  43. GiuliaMarch 6, 2010 at 10:21 AM

    Like I need one more thing in my apt! But Susan's designs are wonderfully colorful...hit you right in the face (in a good way:)

    xo

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  44. JessMarch 6, 2010 at 2:09 PM

    My heart just skipped a beat!

    Absolutely goregous! Hope the move is going good! Your apartment building is to die for!

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  45. VickiMarch 6, 2010 at 5:50 PM

    I love that table. I was in India once long ago. The table brings back good memories.

    Hope things are going well with your move.

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  46. Quigley's ClassMarch 6, 2010 at 6:54 PM

    Adorable!

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  47. Amy B.March 6, 2010 at 7:01 PM

    I love her use of color!

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  48. SuzanneMarch 7, 2010 at 5:39 AM

    I am new to your blog, and just love it. And, I have never left a comment before...on anyone's blog! But this table has taken me away from the lonely world of blog stalker. I am here and would love, love love to have this table. It is so whimsical, cheery and bright. Perfect. Thanks.

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  49. HannahMarch 7, 2010 at 6:41 AM

    It is so beautiful and absolutely whimsical!

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  50. AngellaMarch 7, 2010 at 2:29 PM

    It's daaaaling, darling. I would love to see it daily.

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  51. MichelleMarch 7, 2010 at 4:50 PM

    So wonderfully whimsical, I love the table and the rest of her items, the trays and everything are beautifully rendered.

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  52. rachelMarch 7, 2010 at 4:56 PM

    incredibly special. i am just about to move into my very first apartment and with very little furniture, this is just a dream.

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  53. LucyMarch 7, 2010 at 11:21 PM

    ooooo... nice! what a very lovely table - i too like the crown on the elephant!

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  54. JessMarch 8, 2010 at 2:13 AM

    It's so pretty, I love it! I love to see old furniture given a new lease of life like this, it's so inspiring :)x

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  55. LindseyMarch 8, 2010 at 6:19 AM

    Beautiful! I love all the colors.

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  56. The Plum PlumMarch 8, 2010 at 9:30 AM

    Wow, Tina these are so nice. I'm inspired. I have an etsy shop now too and a new blog.

    Seems we're all going through changes.

    How goes the move?

    Hazel aka the Clever Pup

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  57. Pam B.March 8, 2010 at 10:01 AM

    so colorful

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  58. Melissa BlakeMarch 8, 2010 at 3:24 PM

    Would looove to win this beautiful table. Her shop is spectacular!

    mellow1422@aol.com

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  59. Cynthia March 8, 2010 at 3:39 PM

    Love art with women doing every day things in their lives and with women dancing. Great little table!

    Great pieces in her store.

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  60. AnonymousMarch 8, 2010 at 8:39 PM

    that elephant is tooo cute !!

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  61. JuliaMarch 9, 2010 at 8:02 AM

    is it too late?? i love this table its so cute!

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  62. MissyMarch 9, 2010 at 9:55 AM

    what a nice little table

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  63. The Looking Glass HouseMarch 9, 2010 at 3:18 PM

    What a charming, whimsical table! I collected anything with elephants when I was a little girl. I love it!

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  64. KellyMarch 9, 2010 at 3:46 PM

    I love this colorful little table and the Indian influences that flow from it!

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  65. JaneShirekMarch 18, 2010 at 6:05 PM

    I will have high tea with my Chihuahua and do a Bollywood dance around this inspired magical, mythical piece of art!

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  66. OliviaMarch 25, 2010 at 7:55 AM

    Wow I really love this style it is so unique.

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