Do me a favor a take a quick look around the desk you are likely sitting at right now. Is it somewhat lacking in the “cute” department? Does it have a picture of someone you love on it? The odds are pretty good that the picture frame holding that photo pales in comparison to the image. That’s as it should be…to a point. I’ve realized that most of the frames I own are quite simply dull and don’t add any color, texture or fun to my desk (both at work and at home!).
Well that’s all about to change, thanks to my next Memphis in May featured artist, Erin. Erin owns a wonderful Etsy shop called Round the Bend. This store features absolutely beautiful frames of various sizes. Erin loves any opportunity to express her creativity, but her very favorite thing to make are the small frames with paper. She says, “There are so many pretty papers available, I love going to the scrapbook store and searching for ones that I think would look great. Plus, I can make so many different styles – modern, formal, girly, young, bright, etc, that hopefully everyone can find something that appeals to them.” I have to agree…there’s something for everyone at Round the Bend! Erin also really enjoys making things for her kids such as playmats, bibs and blankets. Those will likely be making an appearance in her shop soon, so stay on the lookout!
Erin sent me a 3.5 x 3.5 transportation frame to check out. This was perfect for our family, because Tim is a Transportation Planner! It now sits on his desk and has the cutest picture of Darah in it. Erin decorated the frame using really cool paper. The back and sides are painted black, and the front has been painted over with acrylic sealer. The end result is a very smooth and glossy finish. I can tell that this frame is going to hold up beautifully for years to come. Tim absolutely loves it, and it is so much cooler than anything I could have found at TJ Maxx (which is the brick and mortar store with the best frames, in my opinion). The price tag for these frames also rivals that of TJ, starting at just $12.00. I don’t know any other place where can you get such a cute product that is handmade with pride for such a bargain. On my current wish list is a fabulous tweet tweet frame, which looks just perfect for Darah’s nursery.
Since Erin has a husband and two sons, she gravitates towards pinks and pastels in her creative work. With that said, however, she really enjoys working with people to create custom designs that meet their needs. If you are looking for something in particular to help add to your home decor, whether it be the girliest of girly looks or something more masculine, Erin can help you out!
Erin is a native Memphian, having lived her almost her entire life. She’s lived in east Memphis, Cordova, Midtown and Arlington, so she’s really been all over the area! She loves the diversity she has found in each part of the city. She also says, “I love the small community feel in each of the different parts of Memphis, but still having access to all the big city amenities, especially the Zoo, Shelby Farms, and the sports (go Tigers!). Plus you can’t beat the beauty of the dogwoods and azaleas at this time of year. Gorgeous!” I have to agree with her. Memphis is positively splendid right now, crazy flash floods aside…
Buy It! During the giveaway, Erin is offering readers a 20% discount for any purchase. That is so awesome! If you have a beautiful picture that is just waiting for a beautiful frame, now’s the perfect opportunity to buy one. At checkout, include “Memphis” in your note to seller and 20% will be refunded to you after payment is made.
Win it! Erin wants to offer one Stuff Parents Need winner a 3.5 x3.5 frame of your own from the ones currently listed. So exciting! The contest will run until Friday, May 21st at 7:59pm CST when a winner will be selected using Random.org. The winner will be emailed and will have 48 hours to respond before the prize is forfeited and a new winner is selected. Open to residents of the United States.
Mandatory Entry:
Tell me which 3.5 x 3.5 frame you would choose if you are the winner (and choose wisely, as the winner will receive what s/he selects for this entry!).
Additional Entries:
1. Subscribe to my blog via RSS, email or Google friend connect (only one extra entry, even if you subscribe more than one way)
2. Follow Stuff Parents Need on Twitter (leave your Twitter ID)
3. Add Round the Bend to your Etsy favorites
4. Become a Fan of Round the Bend on Facebook
5. If you left a Memphis in May comment on this post before May 2nd, leave a comment for an extra entry
Disclosure: I received a complimentary product sample for review purposes. The opinions expressed here are strictly my own.
Heather says
I would chose Love Birds Again if I won!
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Gianna says
Jennifer Frame
missrantsypants says
I love the Erin frame!
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zoe hunter lee says
I am your fan on facebook
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I added round the bend to my etsy
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I follow you on twitter
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I subscribed via email and google connect
zoe hunter lee says
I love the Anna frame for my little Ana, great contest thanks!!
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purango says
I would choose the Turks Picture Frame. garrettsambo@aol.com
lilyk says
I became a fan of Round the Bend on Facebook.
lilyk says
I added Round the Bend to my Etsy favorites.
lilyk says
I subscribed by email.
lilyk says
I would choose the Tweet Tweet Picture Frame.
trixx says
I'm an email subscriber
trixx says
I love the cute ABC picture frame.
Cassie M says
Neal Picture Frame
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Hbomb says
Added to my etsy favorites. (xbeautifulcoma)
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I follow on GFC
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Hbomb says
I like the Turks picture frame.
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tina reynolds says
i subscribe thanks
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I really like the Evan Picture Frame thanks eaglesforjack@gmail.com
giggling kids says
I would get the Love Picture Frame
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Susan says
Shandy frame would be what I would choose.
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kathy pease says
I LOVE THE Maureen Picture Frame
07violet says
following on twitter (07violet)
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following on google
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07violet says
I like the Turks frame
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susansmoaks says
subscriber
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i am their fb fan tony l smoaks
susansmoaks says
i like the abbey picture frame http://www.etsy.com/listing/43530806/abby-picture-frame
Tylerpants says
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Tylerpants says
My fave is the pretty Maddie picture frame. tylerpants(at)gmail.com
Julie says
like round the bend fb-Julie A Scott Laws
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Julie says
hearted round the bend shop as 321Gem
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Julie says
follow blog as jelaws5
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Julie says
http://www.etsy.com/listing/42208531/maddie-picture-frame is darling
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Fine Insanity says
I'm a fan of Round the Bend on facebook Sheila Newton.
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I follow you on twitter (FineInsanity)
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I follow your blog on GFC (Fine Insanity)
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Fine Insanity says
I would choose the Katherine Picture Frame. Thanks!
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Janna @ Feed Your Pig says
I like the tweet tweet frame!
Thanks for entering me! Great Contest!
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Sheila P. says
I follow via Twitter @KawaiiSplosion.
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Sheila P. says
I follow via Google!
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Sheila P. says
I'd definitely pick the Orange Demask Frame! So cute!
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Whimsical Creations says
Become a Fan of Round the Bend on Facebook-melanie a
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Wild and Precious says
i added them as a favorite on etsy (username blaita)
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Whimsical Creations says
Added Round the Bend to my Etsy favorites-melaniescrafts
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Wild and Precious says
SOOOO hard to choose…but I think i would pick THE NATALIE frame!
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Whimsical Creations says
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Whimsical Creations says
Love the Emily Frame.
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Smooshy says
i want the lily frame!
Laura says
I added round the bend to my favorites on etsy!
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Laura says
I follow you on twitter!
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I subscribe via email
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Laura says
Cute frames! I really like the turks frame, myself! Hard to pick just one!
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Renee says
Memphis in May post bonus entry!
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Renee says
Gorgeous! I like the Shandy Frame best.
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Benita says
Follower by GFC.
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Benita says
I would choose the Lauren picture frame.
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Kerin Elisabeth says
I absolutely LOVE the Natalie Picture Frame – the colors perfectly match my room 🙂
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Aulani Photography and BH Giveaways says
id totally love
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Love Picture Frame
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Beetle says
I'm a follower with GFC.
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Beetle says
If I win, I'd like the Grace Picture Frame. I love it!
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Michelle Hrin says
email follower
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added to etsy favs in my shop sewbebe
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Michelle Hrin says
love the natalie frame
Kim says
Fan of Round the Bend on FB
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Kim says
Added Round the Bend to my etsy favs (ellaboutique)
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Kim says
Following stuff parents need on twitter @kimhigueria
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Kim says
I want the "Love Picture Frame" so pretty!!
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Erinn says
I left a Memphis in May comment.
Erinn says
I added Round the Bend to my Etsy favorites.
Erinn says
I am a subscriber.
Erinn says
I would choose the Drew frame.
Samy says
I became a Fan of Round the Bend on Facebook
Samy says
I added Round the Bend to my Etsy favorites
Samy says
I follow Stuff Parents Need on Twitter (PSVintage)
Samy says
I subscribe to your blog Google friend connect
Samy says
I love the "Mia Picture Frame"!
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mogrill says
I like the Lily Frame.
Thanks for the chance.
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Meredith says
I love the brian frame.
jakiesmom says
I LOVE THE NATALIE FRAME
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Melinda says
I'm a facebook fan
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Melinda says
Added to my Etsy favs
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Melinda says
I'm a twitter follower: MelindaBH
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Melinda says
Blog follower via Google friend connect.
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Melinda says
I'd select the "Love Birds Again" frame – love it!
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coliebear says
I would select the Drew picture frame.
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Oh, My Darling says
And I added Round the Bend to my etsy favs!
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Oh, My Darling says
I love the Love Birds Again Picture Frame. omydarlingblog(at)gmail(dot)com
TopHat says
My favorite is the gray floral frame. It would look great in our living room.
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Madeline says
I left a comment.
Madeline says
I follow you on twitter. @BabbleBird
Madeline says
I follow your blog.
Madeline says
The natalie picture frame is my fave!
The Taylor Bunch says
fb like
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follow on twitter
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The Taylor Bunch says
the drew frame
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Teisa Linscott says
I like the Anna picture frame.
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Nupur says
I gave the shop a heart on Etsy (my user name is Nupur).
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Nupur says
I would choose the Love Birds Again Picture Frame.
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Wehaf says
I like the Lily frame.
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Kristen says
I'd choose the Grace.
Thanks!
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Amber says
I heart Round the Bend on etsy – my Etsy username is Hurdler4eva
Thank you for the giveaway 🙂
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Amber says
I would choose the Orange Damask frame!
Thank you for the giveaway 🙂
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Attila & Tamara says
I left a Memphis in May comment before May 2
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I follow Stuff Parents Need on Twitter
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I subscribe via email
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Attila & Tamara says
I love the Katherine Picture Frame!
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Snowflake07 says
added Round the Bend to my Etsy faves (my Etsy name is ColorBomb)
Snowflake07 says
following on twitter as SnowflakeDay
Snowflake07 says
email subscriber
Snowflake07 says
I would choose the Tweet Tweet Picture Frame. Definitely a favorite shop of mine now; a lot of cute frames to pick from!
Mer says
http://www.etsy.com/listing/42203723/john-picture-frame is my favorite! i would gift this to my best friend who is pregnant with her 1st boy! thanks for the opportunity!
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Sharon says
My favorite is the Corby frame! I'd love to give this to my best friend 🙂
Leigh says
I favorited their etsy store! (LLadd)
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I follow you on twitter (onedayatatimeLL)
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Leigh says
that was a really really hard choice! I would have to pick the Orange Damask Frame, it would add the perfect pop of color to our hall that has a navy table in it!
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email subscriber to your blog. sammiejanL40@aol.com
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Commented on the Memphis Giveaway series post prior to 5/2 (comment #6) sammiejanL40@aol.com
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Round the Bend FB fan. (janice alvarez herberger) sammiejanL40@aol.com
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I follow via GFC. sammiejanL40@aol.com
Anonymous says
They're all so cute, it's hard to choose! I'd choose the Michael frame. sammiejanL40@aol.com
Leslie Lloyd says
I love the Lily frame. I have subscribed to the blog, become a fan on fb and added as a fav on etsy.
Joel and Cindy says
I am a follower of your blog.
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I subscribed via email to your blog
Joel and Cindy says
I follow you on twitter (@cindyseespendl)
Joel and Cindy says
I love the Katherine frame! 🙂