***This giveaway is no longer accepting entries***
This week’s giveaway was hosted in partnership with Artful Home, an online marketplace that showcases work from hundreds of professional artists. The site features more than 12,000 original pieces ranging from wall art and sculpture to furniture and decorative accessories. Unlike many broad marketplaces, Artful Home focuses on vetted artists whose work is selected by a panel of adjudicators, so the collection leans toward thoughtfully crafted, gallery-quality pieces.
After exploring the site, we found several designs we loved, especially a selection of artist-designed pillows. Rather than pick a single style, we offered this giveaway winner the choice of one of four distinct pillows: two linen, nature-inspired designs by Mariah Wren, and two graphic, typographic designs, including an eye-chart motif by Heather Lins. Each pillow blends practical home décor with original art—small, accessible ways to bring an artist’s vision into your living space.
- PRIZE: Winner’s choice of one of the four pillows featured in the giveaway (retail value approximately $90–$95).
- TO ENTER: Comment on the original post with the phrase “I HEART ART.”
- BONUS QUESTION: Share what your favorite piece of art currently is at home—this could be a professional work, a print you love, or a treasured creation made by a child.
- GIVEAWAY CLOSED: Entries were accepted through Wednesday, July 1, 2009 at 8:00 PM Eastern.
- NUMBER OF WINNERS: One winner was selected for this giveaway.
- ELIGIBILITY: Prize shipping was offered to addresses in the United States and Canada.
- THE USUAL STUFF: One entry per email address was permitted. The winner was chosen at random and announced the following day. Good luck to everyone who entered!
Choosing a single favorite item from a curated site like Artful Home can be difficult because the catalog emphasizes variety and individual expression. Pillows are a great example of how functional objects can also be artistic: they offer an easy, budget-friendly way to refresh a room and highlight an artist’s color palette, pattern, or imagery. Whether you prefer subtle, organic textiles or bold, graphic statements, hand-crafted pillows let you introduce a fresh focal point without committing to larger pieces like framed works or furniture.
For anyone interested in discovering similar pieces, look for marketplaces that prioritize artist selection and quality craftsmanship. Focus on materials, artist background, and customer reviews when deciding on a purchase. Original art doesn’t always mean large or expensive—small-format textile pieces and decorative objects can deliver a lot of personality and support working artists at the same time.
For additional background about our giveaways, see our Giveaway FAQs page. Images for the original giveaway were provided by Artful Home.