March has come in like a lion, and The {NewNew} York Etsy Team is "roaring" to go! This month, The {NewNew} Blog will be offering fabulous giveaways TWICE A WEEK from many of its talented members. From unique ceramics to glamorous jewelry to incredible paintings...each post will bring you a chance to win a {NewNew} item from some of the best Etsy shops in New York! Please share these amazing contests with others, and please visit this blog often for updates!
We kick off this Month of Giveaway Madness by featuring well known {NewNew} member MAY LUK a Brooklyn based ceramic artist who creates a line called TAKE ME HOMEWARE.
May Luk's shop is full of handmade, curiously decorated, functional pottery items including attractive contemporary slipware, adorned with art inspired by antique advertising and illustrations.
May Luk has this to say about herself: "I started to get my hands into clay when living in London, I studied ceramics at Kensington & Chelsea College and Glasgow School of Art. I loved the medium, the combination of art and science, hours of experimentation mixing glaze and colors, each resulting piece a series of creative decisions and technical endeavors. I found it an ideal way to use my background in illustration, producing pieces that have an emphasis on image making and graphic decorations."
The wares are white stoneware or porcelain clay. They are fired to cone 8 - 1272°C [2320°F] in an electric kiln. The glazes are food and dishwasher safe and lead-free.
All the ceramics in May Luk's shop are artistic and unique. They are not mass-produced by automatic machines and big corporations. They will enhance your domestic environment, impress your friends and increase the deliciousness of your food.
May Luk sometimes collaborates with another {NewNew} member, Cakehouse.
who produces second hand textiles repurposed as hand printed home accessories.
What better way to set a fresh and exciting Spring table than with items from May Luk's shop? AND GUESS WHAT? YOU CAN WIN THESE TWO GREAT PIECES!
A pair of his and her ditsy bowls for holding all your precious things. These will make a beautiful addition to your home.
HERE'S HOW TO WIN
Make sure you are a current follower of this blog. Visit May Luk's shop and take a look at all of her beautiful work. Then come back here and post below in comments and let us know what your favorite item is. You may comment one time only, but if you tweet or blog about this giveaway you get an extra entry, so mention that in your comment! CONTEST ENDS MARCH 7. Sorry- US entries only.
Good Luck!
I love everything, MayLuk, but for the sake of being decisive, my favorite is the Brooklyn Chinoiserie platter. Just blogged & twittered about it!
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love the simplicity of the magritte plate - so elegant!
ReplyDeleteI'm a big fan of May's work, and I'm actually eating a splendid cookie off of her dove plate right now! It's one of my faves, but I'm going to say that her "Love Isn't" plate is my favorite because of its inspiration - from a funny love poem recited at her wedding - very open and honest. Here's the link for anyone interested: http://www.takemehomeware.com/love/
ReplyDeleteBrooklyn's in da house! May's work is all gorgeous but because I am a born and bred Brooklynite, my favorite piece is the Parachute Jump Vase.
ReplyDeleteI just tweeted about the giveaway too.
http://twitter.com/threepeats
I love "MiMi got a new playlist". what a fun piece! Thanks for the giveaway :)
ReplyDeleteI love May's work! My favorite is the Coney Island Parachute vase - so classic and beautiful!
ReplyDeleteOh and aren't those nine cakes cupcakes on the plate? Yum
ReplyDeleteLove the dove dish!
ReplyDeleteThe Love platter is my favorite!
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Susan (MySassyGlass)
I really like the Dove Dish- weird shaped dishes make me happy!
ReplyDeleteAnd I'm happy to be a follower of this blog, too!
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The Alpha Plate and Alpha Platter are definitely my faves. They are so tactile looking - I want to get my hands on them!!
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-Megan (RueRenee)
My favorite is the Magritte nicked my bicycle plate! And I tweeted about it! http://twitter.com/wabisabibklyn
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I love the LOVE platter! Thanks so much!
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My favorite item is the Love platter. So wonderful!
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I love the Love platter :)
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I love the Dove Dish and the Alpha Plate.
ReplyDeleteThe Mimi Stoneware Dinner Plate in Pink is my favorite!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the giveaway :)
hurdler4eva(at)gmail(dot)com
Urban Birdwatching 101 is b-e-a-utiful!
ReplyDeleteI love this platter! http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=40744108
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I love the "Secret Garden" plate...inspired by the Hunter's Moon...anything inspired by the moon is more than special!
ReplyDeleteI love the LOVE platter. Beautiful. Thanks for the opportunity!
ReplyDeleteI really love this Mini Stonewhere Dinner Plate!!! http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=41873827
ReplyDeleteI adore the moon glow heart plate! Although these are all very beautiful! I also added her to my favorite shop list! The work is just lovely!
ReplyDeleteI love the Magritte Nicked my Bike plate!
ReplyDeleteI love the Urban Birdwatching 101 bowl: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=41836053.
ReplyDeleteLove this shop!
june_spirit2628 at hotmail dot com
Such awesome items! Favorite is Magritte Nicked My Bike Plate.
ReplyDeleteI'm also a follower of this blog!
ReplyDeleteEverything is really awesome. I like the Magritte Nicked My Bike plate
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The "Love Platter" is my favorite by far. Beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteThe green Ody bowl is so cute
ReplyDeleteGreat shop! Great giveaway! It's a tie between Urban Birdwatching 101 and Victorian Cyclist Bowl. Thanks! Jeanette at thealldays(at)msn.com
ReplyDeleteJust love the love platter.
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Love everything. Reminds me of some dishes my parents had when I was a kid. I really like the Dove collection.
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I love the Moon Glow Heart Plate -- perfect for sweet treats. Thanks.
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New follower.
ReplyDeleteI like the Urban Birdwatching or Coney Island Parachute Vase. Both so cute!!
I love May's work, but my favorite is the Brooklyn Chinoiserie line.
ReplyDeleteI tweeted this giveaway:
http://twitter.com/AdornmentsNYC
oooh, my favorite has been for a looong time: Mimi got a new playlist! Whooo hooo!
ReplyDeleteI'm completely in love with the Brooklyn Chinoiserie Platter. Divine.
ReplyDeleteI like the Ody Platter Peach - follower
ReplyDeleteWow. I love the Moon Glow Alpha Bowl. It's stunning. Plus, I have a two-year old just learning her ABC's, so it makes me think of her!
ReplyDeleteThe love platter is just so lovable, I'd like that. Also followed your blog!
ReplyDeleteHer work is just stunning! My fav is the Coney Island Parachute vase: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=34741869
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Sandie
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Great shop...my fave today after peeking around was the Margaritte Nicked My Bike (http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=35810698)
ReplyDeleteI also blogged about the giveaway here:http://tiltsgiveawayfinds.blogspot.com/2010/03/may-luk-ends-3710.html
My favorate is the Magritte Nicked by Bike plate. so cute! I also tweeted http://twitter.com/mswedowsky
ReplyDeleteI am a follower, and I love the Victorian Cyclist Bowl!
ReplyDeleteI like the Ody Platter: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=41836154 I can tell from the photo alone that those cupcakes must taste extra delicious on that plate.
ReplyDeleteI My favorite item is the love platter! :)
ReplyDeleteI love the Secret Garden plates!
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Thanks for the great giveaway. MayLuk's shop rocks, but I think I like Brooklyn Chinoiserie Platter the best.
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A HIPPIE CHICK AT HEART...I LOVE THE "LOVE" PLATTER!!!!!
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That was a very hard choice to narrow down, but I like this very much.. Bird Watching 101
ReplyDeleteI am a follower and adore the Mimi Got a New Playlist platter. The Alphamoon bowl is pretty sweet too!
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love the whimsy feel to these. the dove dish is real sweeeeet!
ReplyDeleteI really enjoy this type of art, as a "owner/user" not as someone who could do it myself! I like the Moon Glow Heart Plate.
ReplyDeleteMay is incredibly talented. I like the Moon Glow Alpha Platter for it's simplicity and elegance.
ReplyDeleteI like the simplicity of the Dove Dish! I'm a new follower.
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That is way to hard picking one...So, Victorian Bicycle Dinner Set (gets 2 beautiful pieces)!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great shop.
♥ Tiffany Patterson
Following already.
ReplyDeleteI like the Mimi Got a New Playlist
I love this stuff. Never seen it before. thank you for introducing me to MayLuk's work. I think the love plate is so beautiful
ReplyDeletelove the ody and urban bird watching collection. nothing you can find in the stores
ReplyDeleteThis is one of the cutest shops! I love all the different pieces. I really like the Alpha Plate, great conversation starter. ambrerose(!at)aol.com
ReplyDeletethe love platter or the secret garden 8" plates-- they're both so cute!!
ReplyDeleteand i mentioned you on my blog :)
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That's a tough call. I love the "You Sew Girl" bowls. I love the antique sewing machine! I also love this giveaway set here.. with the little corset.
ReplyDeleteI'm also a follower :)
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ReplyDeleteI live in Brooklyn so I love the
Brooklyn Chinoiserie Party Set - but i think the giveaway set is my favorite!
I am a follower! I love the Hot and Saucy bowls
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Love it all but the moon glow alpha platter is my favorite
ReplyDeleteBeautiful table ware! My favorite pieces: Dove Dish, Moon Glow Alpha Heart Plate, Moon Glow Alpha Platter, and Secret Garden 8 Inch Plate.
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ReplyDeleteVery hard for me to pick a favorite, they're all so cool! I think I like the Dove plate best though!
ReplyDeleteTweeted about your entry here: http://twitter.com/myjenaissance/statuses/10118872513
Thanks for the giveaway :)
So unique! Mimi Stoneware Dinner Plate in Pink is so pretty.
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I am so impressed with May Luk's beautiful art! It's so hard to pick a favorite! Urban Birdwatching 101 platter is my choice.
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Ohhhh boy I love that secret garden plate! Such awesome stuff!
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Oh and I tweeted: http://twitter.com/jadeorchid07
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I love the Alpha Plate
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