| 5 for 5 | spotlight + giveaway

gala. by elle moss


today received 4 of the many items to be offered in our 
| 5 for 5 | spotlight + giveaway series
in celebration of my blog's 5th birthday celebration. 
we're not only giving away free stuff, but with each offering the artist(s)/designer(s) 
answer 5 questions in order to give us some insight into their inspiring work + process. 

i'd like to send a very warm thank you to all those who've accepted my invitation. 
it's quite humbling, and an honor to have some of my very favorites participate. 
i have no doubt you'll enjoy this very special feature.

this series will run during the months of april + may.
please stay tuned...

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