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Mingle Magazine Feature and a Giveaway!

May 2, 2016 by Barb

Mingle Magazine is a beautiful publication by Stampington & Company and today I have the utmost pleasure in being able to offer you, my readers a chance to win a copy!

Brighten your day with the visual feast of imaginative gatherings that unfold from the pages of Mingle, along with the uplifting stories behind uniquely creative get-togethers — from small and intimate “girls’ nights in” to larger scale art retreats.

Mingle Magazine

Mingle Magazine Giveaway, Keeping With the Times, Barb Brookbank

So what does Mingle have to do with me … well I’m so excited to tell you!

Last September I attended “Finding Stillness|2015” with Kim Klassen and 9 other photographers in her brand new space in Rivers, Manitoba, Canada.

“The Studio” is a light-filled photographer’s dream, full of lovingly gathered teacups, books, pillows, throws, baskets, tables, chairs, and other vintage items too numerous to mention. It’s completely magical.

The retreat focused on styling, shooting, and editing still lifes. But there was so much more to it. Meeting people who “get” you, who understand why you would stand on a step-ladder, teetering over a collection of various objects, taking dozens of photos, and discussing shutter speed, ISO, focal points, etc. is not something many of us experience on a day-to-day basis. It was amazing.

And then, two of the participants, Gigi Thibodeau of The Magpie’s Fancy and Diana Foster of the Studio 56 decided to put together a submission to Mingle Magazine about the retreat, and drumroll please … it was accepted!

So, if you’d like to win a copy of this beautiful publication and read about our retreat, just leave a comment … that’s it, that’s all!

A winner will be chosen on May 8th (Mother’s Day.)

Contest open world-wide!

Many thanks to Stampington & Company for providing me with this copy of Mingle!

PS … that is not my photo on the cover :)

Comments closed … we have a winner!

Filed Under: Artful Photography, Still Life Tagged With: finding stillness 2015, giveaway, mingle, stampington

Comments

  1. Kelly says

    May 2, 2016 at 8:25 am

    How awesome! Congratulations. I so wish I could go to Kim’s for a gathering. :) someday…
    I’d love to see the feature.

  2. Patricia Mark says

    May 2, 2016 at 8:39 am

    How wonderful that the article was accepted for the magazine. I love the Stampington publications but have not seen this on on the stands. Would LOVE a copy.

  3. Ann Davis says

    May 2, 2016 at 9:00 am

    Dear Barb,

    You always brighten our day. This is just another example. Thank you and Stampington publications for bringing
    joy and love into our home on a regular bases.

    Ann

  4. Cheryl says

    May 2, 2016 at 9:07 am

    How awesome to be included in the magazine! Stampingtion publications are works of art.

  5. Tracie West says

    May 2, 2016 at 9:22 am

    I’m so happy it was accepted so the world can see! I can’t wait to read it. Even if I don’t win. I will be sure to go get a copy. I adore Kim, I took a course of hers around 4 years back on photoshop then I signed up for finding stillness…..and dropped the ball. I only watched week one and then…well life got the best of me. She is a really great teacher.

  6. Jen Juris says

    May 2, 2016 at 10:07 am

    Thank you so much for the chance to win a copy! Always love your photos, Barb!! :)

  7. Anita says

    May 2, 2016 at 10:23 am

    I would love to experience Finding Stillness presented in Mingle. I wish I could attend the next one but it’s not possible. Thanks for s great giveaway!

  8. Sarah says

    May 2, 2016 at 2:32 pm

    It looks just beautiful! Congrats on being published!

  9. Caz says

    May 2, 2016 at 5:09 pm

    How wonderful to have the article accepted for the magazine :) I would love to go to the next retreat, but it’s not possible, so it would be lovely to read about the last one. I know it was trans-formative for several of the attendees !

  10. Jill Burgess says

    May 2, 2016 at 5:40 pm

    I’d love to read the article! What an amazing retreat it must have been.

  11. Liz says

    May 2, 2016 at 7:09 pm

    This would be such a wonderful magazine to win and I’d love to read about your retreat!
    I’ve admired your fabulous still life images for so long, Barb, and I love Kim’s work too. I’d love to learn this form of photography, it’s so gorgeous!

  12. Julia - Vintage with Laces says

    May 3, 2016 at 12:08 am

    Congratulations, Barb! How exciting for you to see pictures of that wonderful retreat published. I would love to read the article. Thank you for a chance to win!

  13. Julie Urbanik says

    May 3, 2016 at 7:51 am

    Thank you so much for sharing your work and inspirations. I am so glad to have found you and such a community!

  14. Jen says

    May 3, 2016 at 8:06 am

    One of my favorite magazines! Lovely to have a chance to win it…and I’m so glad that they finally opened it up to everyone….

    Jen

  15. Karen Mary says

    May 3, 2016 at 8:21 am

    My very favorite magazine~ it’s beautiful and inspiring! Thanks for the chance to win a copy!

  16. Dagmar Leuenberger-Swift says

    May 3, 2016 at 8:21 am

    How wonderful for you, I love Kim’s work. It’s wonderful for,you to be able to offer us a chance to win the Mingle Magazine. Thank you.
    Xo’Dagmar

  17. Maria says

    May 3, 2016 at 8:29 am

    Congratulations! Your pictures are beautiful and I love your blog and instagram.

  18. Diana Foster says

    May 3, 2016 at 10:01 am

    Finding Stillness with the fab Kim Klassen was such a powerful gathering. Honored to have had that experience. Always love coming to visit you!

  19. Roxanne says

    May 3, 2016 at 10:06 am

    I would love to read about Finding Stillness–it is probably as close as I will ever get to attending :(

  20. odile lm says

    May 3, 2016 at 12:39 pm

    Thank you Barb for the chance you offer us to win a copy of Mingle magazine… It’s fantastic that Kim’s retreat in her new brand studio has been reported in this magazine, I’d love to read the article and see the pictures!… unfortunately, we can’t find Stampington publications in France!
    And thank you for sharing your wonderful pictures, your inspirations and crafting and baking ideas… a visit to your blog is always a delight!

  21. Jean Graham says

    May 3, 2016 at 1:12 pm

    I have the magazine and it is a beautiful issue. Wonderful article about “Finding Stillness”. I enjoyed it and congrats to all of you.

  22. Jackie Marks says

    May 3, 2016 at 3:31 pm

    New to blogging. New to your blog. Appreciate all the tips and lessons. Hoping to continue growing. Mingle looks like a wonderful magazine with interests similar to mine ~ and a lot of other gals. Stillness? Seems like a far away dream.

  23. Lynn says

    May 3, 2016 at 3:51 pm

    Just got your newsletter , had to get over here and say Congratulations for you all being featured in Mingle . I would love to see the article , I didn’t know of this magazine.

    Your trip to Kim’s Studio sounds magical :)

  24. Marlene says

    May 3, 2016 at 4:16 pm

    I would love to have an issue of this magazine! Looking at your photography is always like a retreat, a wonderful peaceful oasis away from the workaday world.

  25. Cheryl says

    May 3, 2016 at 6:57 pm

    How lovely. I have not seen that magazine yet Barb.. So nice of you to offer a give away. I enjoy your blog post each time it hits my mailbox.

  26. Kim @ Living Vintage says

    May 3, 2016 at 7:29 pm

    Oh my goodness, I’d love to be the lucky winner. I’ve never bought a Mingle magazine because I can never seem to find it in my small town East Texas area. I’m sure it’s full of inspiration blogging ideas and beautiful photography. Thanks for the opportunity, Barb!

  27. Rosa says

    May 3, 2016 at 7:59 pm

    I would LOVE to win this edition of Mingle! And, perhaps one day, attend one of Kim’s retreats. :)

  28. Kim says

    May 4, 2016 at 5:30 am

    How exciting, congratulations. Sigh…wish I could attend a retreat.

  29. Cindy says

    May 4, 2016 at 8:34 am

    I love this magazine, along with all of Stampington’s editions. I would love to win!
    Thank you!

  30. Nancy says

    May 4, 2016 at 9:40 am

    That may not be your image on the cover of Mingle, Barb, but the way you styled the magazine into your photo is creatively lovely. Congrats on your groups feature in Mingle. I hadn’t heard of this publication before but will be sure to check it out.

  31. Sharon says

    May 4, 2016 at 12:31 pm

    Congratulations, it looks ike a beautiful magazine!

    • Sharon says

      May 4, 2016 at 12:32 pm

      Like*

  32. Kelly Kardos says

    May 4, 2016 at 4:10 pm

    Now that is some exciting news!! I’d love to spend just one day with Kim in her Studio! SO please count me in on the give away…I’d love to read the article…as well as delve into another delicious Stampington publication!!!

  33. Julia says

    May 4, 2016 at 7:53 pm

    How exciting it is that the submission was accepted!!! Would love to read about the retreat as Kim is too far away to join. Would love to get a copy of this beautiful publication.

  34. Gloria says

    May 4, 2016 at 10:48 pm

    I have recently discovered your blog. I am enjoying your style, even though it is quite different from mine. It is a breath of fresh air

  35. Anne Gears says

    May 5, 2016 at 6:08 am

    Thank you for sharing all your wonderful, creative ideas!
    You make the world a better place~~~

  36. Linda James says

    May 5, 2016 at 9:41 am

    How cool to be published’. I’d love to read the article. Thanks for the chance.

  37. Carolyn says

    May 5, 2016 at 4:30 pm

    How awesome to be published! Congratulations.

  38. Lynn Reilly says

    May 7, 2016 at 3:56 pm

    I am new to blogging at 62 years young. I have a lot to learn and am so happy to have found your site. I would so love a retreat. The magazine looks wonderful, but is unavailable on my little island of St. Croix.

  39. Petra Pavlátková says

    May 13, 2016 at 2:45 am

    Barb, it’s really exciting to see how one inspiring step leads to another. Congratulations! :)

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