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Wednesday, June 30, 2010

Giveaway: Hoot Design Co Alphabet Print!

You can't go wrong with an alphabet print in the nursery, and this beautiful take from Hoot Design Co. is one of my absolute favorites. The artist, Kristen Brown, created a unique custom print for her nephew (the first baby to be born in their family) and people started asking her to make more. Pretty soon she was able to leave her job as an art director at an ad agency in Chicago and become a full time artist! Wouldn't that be amazing??

For this giveaway, one lucky reader will get one 18 x 26, SIMPLY BABY PRINT signed by Kristen in their choice of one of these three color palettes:

The Jill (girl), The Jacob (boy), and The Julian (neutral)

So to enter, we want to know what you would do if you could quit your day job and follow a dream like Kristen. I'll start: I would most definitely be a travel writer and fly first class all over the world to see everything everywhere. Maybe I would host the new version of Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous and tell everyone to have "champagne wishes and caviar dreams"...

Visit the Hoot Design Co store and add her blog to your reader and leave another comment for an additional entry. Share the giveaway on facebook by clicking "like" below, or tweet the giveaway, then leave another comment each time letting us know for an additional entry. Entries will close at midnight July 7th and a winner will be randomly selected.

Go Go Go!

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236 Comments:

Shannon @ What's Up Whimsy said...: If I could quit my job and follow my dream, I would stay at home with my son. I just went back to work not too long ago and it's so hard! Hopefully money wouldn't be an issue in this dream, so my husband, my son and I would get to do a lot of traveling too! Thanks for the chance for a great giveaway!; June 30, 2010 at 10:06 AM
Shannon @ What's Up Whimsy said...: I just visited Hoot Design's website and I am loving her other prints too! Especially the Alpha Tower - so cute!; June 30, 2010 at 10:07 AM
Hayley said...: Well my day job is a stay at home mom, so I can't quite quit that. But if I had the time I would get more into crafting (scrapbooking, photography, sewing). Maybe start up a little biz (more than the little photography biz I have going now).

Hayley; June 30, 2010 at 10:07 AM
Amanda said...: I love buying old vintage furniture and coming up with a creative way to refurbish it. I'd love to be able to put all my energy into that to see what could come of it.; June 30, 2010 at 10:11 AM
Unknown said...: If I could quit my day job, I would definitely stay at home with my baby, but I would also love to design clothes and sew all day!; June 30, 2010 at 10:12 AM
Unknown said...: I just shared this giveaway on FB! Yay!; June 30, 2010 at 10:14 AM
Kristi Bruno said...: i would open a super cute boutique full of cute stuff. like full time shopping for me! wew hew!; June 30, 2010 at 10:15 AM
Amy said...: I love my day job (middle school teacher) but I would love to open a book store and read all day and talk to people about books. And instead of landlocked CO my bookstore would be by the ocean!; June 30, 2010 at 10:16 AM
Jeanne' Bourgeois said...: If i could quit my day job I'd open a children's store that sold handmade products for reasonable prices. I'd also start a family and since we're dreaming here I'd have a play area for my kids to come to work with me and a nanny to take care of them.; June 30, 2010 at 10:17 AM
Kateastrophe said...: I would quit my job and sing all day long and teach voice lessons and audition for every musical I could.; June 30, 2010 at 10:19 AM
Unknown said...: What a wonderful piece of artwork for any children's room! great giveaway!; June 30, 2010 at 10:19 AM
Unknown said...: I also just shared this on Facebook!; June 30, 2010 at 10:20 AM
Julie Weaver said...: I already stay home with my kids, which is already a dream. But if I had another dream it would be for my husband to quit his day job and for us to open our little dream shop. Artwork, handmade items, coffee shop, wine bar and lots of yummy and beautiful sweets.; June 30, 2010 at 10:20 AM
Kateastrophe said...: Blog added to my reader!; June 30, 2010 at 10:20 AM
Kateastrophe said...: Also liked on Facebook!; June 30, 2010 at 10:21 AM
Elaine said...: What gorgeous prints! If I didn't work I would open a stationary and invitation shop.; June 30, 2010 at 10:26 AM
Sara said...: If I could quit my day job...(funny as I'm a sahm)...I'd open a children's art museum and teach classes there. Maybe some fabric design as well?; June 30, 2010 at 10:27 AM
Natalie said...: I would love to quit my day job and stay home with our children (no kids yet) until they are in school full time. My mom never had that option with us and while we didn't suffer, I was always a bit jealous of the kids whose moms were around all of the time.

I would also love to be at the point where my kids are old enough to entertain themselves long enough for me to maybe have a sewing/quilting/crafting business. I have a small etsy shop right now (lovieandboo.etsy.com) but I am not able to spend as much time on it as I would like.

Some day!

natalie(dot)bartgis(at)gmail(dot)com if I win! Hope I do because this print is so cute! I would pick the Jacob because it would look perfect in a little boy's room.; June 30, 2010 at 10:29 AM
Linds said...: I'm currently a nurse and have my co-workers asking me to make baby gifts for them or friends on a daily basis so I would definitely do crafts/sewing full time!; June 30, 2010 at 10:31 AM
Ty said...: I love my job because I do graphic design, but I'd rather do it for myself than for the company I work for. I'd love to work from home and spend time with my little boy who will be arriving in October! BTW, these are the most adorable prints I've seen for an alphabet. I love how they are personalized.; June 30, 2010 at 10:34 AM
Anonymous said...: I would probably try to stay home with my daughter and baby on the way part time, and then start a business to do activities outside normal work hours so those hard working mommas can have fun with their kids too ! And I would spend more time letting my creative side do its thing, and less time worrying about how much time I have :)) I do hope I win this print, I am expecting in 6 weeks and have oogled her prints for many months now and since today is my birthday, it would be a perfect gift to myself !!; June 30, 2010 at 10:34 AM
sarahjunie said...: Well, if I could do anything--I'd stay home with my kiddo (who is 6 months old TODAY!)...but, I'd also love to be able to devote more time to my jewelry making.

Sarahjunie at gmail dot com; June 30, 2010 at 10:38 AM
Amy said...: I love my day job and wouldn't want to quit. But... I'd love to have an alter ego with a little extra time to do more quilting :-); June 30, 2010 at 10:43 AM
Tong said...: If I could quit my day job and follow my heart's dream, I'd go to culinary school and become a pastry chef, then I'd open up a bakery! I would also have a sewing lounge next to the bakery!; June 30, 2010 at 10:48 AM
cupcake22 said...: If I could quite my job, I would become a clothes designer for petite trendy women and open my own store. Who says just because a gal is 5'3" and under, you need elastic pants?; June 30, 2010 at 10:58 AM
IRWSMom said...: If I could quit my job, I would stay home with our two girls and cherish every day with them!; June 30, 2010 at 10:58 AM
mama sparkle 'n shine said...: I really would love to open my own birth center, teach birth classes and sell all of my baby crafts! I spend to much time making things for babies that don't exist!!; June 30, 2010 at 11:20 AM
Amy said...: I would drop everything in a heartbeat to have my own cupcake shop in Kyoto!; June 30, 2010 at 11:21 AM
Liz said...: A dear friend and I have dreamed of opening a bakery/coffee shop where we can also sell our creations and have a space where others can come and create. I'd do that!; June 30, 2010 at 11:25 AM
Liz said...: Added the blog to my reader...; June 30, 2010 at 11:27 AM
Liz said...: Liked it on FB too!; June 30, 2010 at 11:28 AM
Unknown said...: I would open a tea bar and serve the many tea creations that I love making at home for my husband and I. Yes!; June 30, 2010 at 11:31 AM
Anna said...: I would stay at home & have 8 kids. true story. that would be my dream!!; June 30, 2010 at 11:40 AM
Helen said...: Is it wrong that I have no idea what my dream to follow is?? I'd love to redo my house so let's just start there. Oh, and buy my kids and me cuter clothes! :); June 30, 2010 at 11:40 AM
Ellen said...: Hmmm... I would travel and translate - while miraculously also maintaining the dream life I have staying at home with our daughters. :-); June 30, 2010 at 11:41 AM
craftytammie said...: oh, I would love to turn our 30 acres into a lakeside retreat. I think it could be a fabulous place to host summer camps, craft workshops, weddings - you name it! That's my dream.; June 30, 2010 at 11:41 AM
Mrs. B said...: If I could leave my job I would do something crafty and creative, maybe make a little extra money through Etsy!; June 30, 2010 at 11:42 AM
craftytammie said...: following their blog now too. This would be prefect for our little man due in august!; June 30, 2010 at 11:44 AM
craftytammie said...: shared on facebook!; June 30, 2010 at 11:44 AM
Unknown said...: if i could quit my job, i would first, travel back to Vietnam with my mom one last time so I can learn and experience her childhood. Second - i would open up my very own restaurant. Love is shown through food!; June 30, 2010 at 11:45 AM
Lil Mama Stuart said...: i would do arts and crafts all day. or be an event planner! oh how i wish my husband would buy into my inner Martha Stewart.; June 30, 2010 at 11:45 AM
mama2maya said...: I just finished teaching high school geometry, and now get to stay at home with my little girl. It is the best job ever!; June 30, 2010 at 11:46 AM
Jaimie said...: I think as of right now i am doing what i've dreamed about! I get to stay home with my 2 year old son and am due with our second baby in less tha 2 weeks. Being a stay at home mom and raising children is what i have always dreamed about! Plus i get to make some extra money with my etsy shop Little Jumping Beans.

Jaimie
hurleyy_999@hotmail.com; June 30, 2010 at 11:48 AM
Emily said...: Lovely prints! I'm a sahm and that's awesome but I'd love to not have to worry about where every penny goes. :); June 30, 2010 at 11:50 AM
Emily said...: I visited their store/blog.; June 30, 2010 at 11:50 AM
Alsacianne said...: Love the blog! Very inspiring and budget-friendly ideas!; June 30, 2010 at 11:51 AM
EG said...: I love this!

Hmmm... I'd invent something. Be an entrepreneur.; June 30, 2010 at 11:51 AM
Alsacianne said...: I think I would run a B&B somewhere on the coast or on a small island...; June 30, 2010 at 11:52 AM
Candice said...: I would.....be a professional "try it outer." All I want to do is experience how to do everything- climb mountains, can salsa, sew adorable dresses, make my own coffee mugs, build a deck, photograph waterfalls, learn to play the dolcimer- the sky is the limit!!; June 30, 2010 at 11:53 AM
Anonymous said...: I'd love to have an online fabric shop. That way I'd stay at home and be surrounded by the fabric I'm addicted to. Then again, I probably wouldn't sell any of it. I'd hoard it.

So, it's probably not something to pursue. :)

Thanks for the chance to enter!
-mab; June 30, 2010 at 11:55 AM
Catherine said...: I grew up in a small town where the closes decent bookstore is an hour and a half away. I would move back there and open a fabulous independent bookstore. Clearly, the economy is VERY different in my fantasy;); June 30, 2010 at 11:57 AM
Tabitha said...: Oh - LOVE that print! I would be a photographer, writer, and craftsman extraordinaire! :); June 30, 2010 at 11:59 AM
jennyfretz said...: I am a SAHM and I would quit the cleaning housekeeping part of my job and just be able to do all of the fun stuff- bake with my kids and then leave the mess and go to the park while someone else cleaned and did laundry......Fun Fun; June 30, 2010 at 12:09 PM
K said...: I would definitely become a yoga instructor! I hope to somehow make that work with a SAHM gig sometime next year. :); June 30, 2010 at 12:10 PM
Molly said...: I work at home, and my job is pretty great, but I'd love to be able to hire an employee and only do the fun parts... like designing people's wedding napkins and invitations.; June 30, 2010 at 12:16 PM
Shauna said...: I would do a lot of what I do now, just more of the fun stuff.. Read others' blogs for inspirations, make things all day (paper crafts, sewing, cooking), and ideally I'd try to get some exercise in there somewhere.
I'd definitely travel a lot more!; June 30, 2010 at 12:19 PM
Camille said...: I would stay home and sew cute baby things all day long! Thanks for the giveaway!; June 30, 2010 at 12:24 PM
marisa said...: I stay home with our children but if I could find some more time, I would definitely do something with art and special needs kids.; June 30, 2010 at 12:27 PM
Emily said...: i would stay home with my babies and spend my time baking, cooking, and learning all things green...; June 30, 2010 at 12:29 PM
Lisa said...: If I could quit my job, I would spend my days with my beautiful daughter, Ella, making all of the things I love: jewelry, cards, sewing projects. And I would probably have more children :); June 30, 2010 at 12:34 PM
The Cheap Chic Momma said...: Ha! That was my answer!!

I would be a travel, food & wine blogger. Work out with a personal trainer every morning, and some how always be able to afford the most fabulous clothes, shoes and accessories.; June 30, 2010 at 12:35 PM
Princess of Power said...: I would be a sarcastic greeting card writer. I have lots of sarcasm to share with the world. I love the Jacob!; June 30, 2010 at 12:37 PM
Callie said...: I would never want to quit my day job as a mom, but my dream job would be a food critic. Get to eat in all of the fancy and hole-in-the wall restaurants for free - sounds divine! Maybe I could even be a guest judge on Top Chef!; June 30, 2010 at 12:39 PM
Callie said...: Just tweet about the giveaway!; June 30, 2010 at 12:40 PM
Lisa said...: I have added Hoot Design to my blog reader!; June 30, 2010 at 12:49 PM
Lisa said...: I tweeted about your giveaway - AND realized I had not been following Prudent Baby on Twitter so fixed that too ;); June 30, 2010 at 1:00 PM
jacksonx03 said...: Well, I did quit awesome jobs (interrogator/teacher) to be a SAHM. So if I wasn't home with the kiddos I'd go right back to doing that.

Amy J.; June 30, 2010 at 1:02 PM
jacksonx03 said...: I joined the mail list on Hoot Design Co.; June 30, 2010 at 1:03 PM
Anonymous said...: I already have my dream job - stay at home mom, but I so wish my hubby could stay home with us too. A girl can dream.; June 30, 2010 at 1:05 PM
Tegan | Celebrate Twelve13 said...: Dream job? Stay at home mom. Sniff.; June 30, 2010 at 1:06 PM
Tegan | Celebrate Twelve13 said...: Hoot Designs is one of my favorites. Beautifully done art work.; June 30, 2010 at 1:07 PM
spatulater said...: I would become a pastry chef and open an adorable and wildly successful bakery.; June 30, 2010 at 1:09 PM
Emily said...: Given that my current day job is being a stay-at-home-mommy, I can't (and don't want) to quit it! But given a little extra time on my hands and some cash influx, I would own a fabric boutique.; June 30, 2010 at 1:21 PM
Elle said...: If I were to be able to have my dream job (besides now, being a mom) I would have to own my own nursery. I think spending time around plants and flowers would be so wonderful and relaxing, as relaxing as it could be owning a business!
lkjohnson_27@hotmail.com; June 30, 2010 at 1:25 PM
Em said...: If I could take the time away from my daughter (my current full time job) and had infinite cash and bravery I'd open a bookstore/gallery/cafe/music venue type place. And a luxury yarn and textile store. Or go to grad school and become an eternal student.
Oh, perchance to dream....; June 30, 2010 at 1:43 PM
Danelle said...: Well, my day job is caring for my daughter so I wouldn't give that up! Before I was a sahm I was a teacher, but if I could go back & do it all over again, I might go for interior design. Back in college, I didn't know I had a knack or interest in interior design. I've been bitten by the bug now though, & would love to have that as my job!; June 30, 2010 at 1:48 PM
Danelle said...: I am now subscribed to Hoot Design Co thru my Google Reader-yea for a new subscription!; June 30, 2010 at 1:49 PM
Danelle said...: I also "liked" this giveaway via Facebook.; June 30, 2010 at 1:50 PM
Vanessa said...: Definitely a restaurant... or a yarn/ fabric shop!; June 30, 2010 at 2:03 PM
michaela @ m.jane said...: if i could quit my day job an do anything i wanted, i would craft all day!! and shop more!! and keep my house clean??? :-)

beautiful art. would love to have one for my little man's room!; June 30, 2010 at 2:05 PM
tangela mcdougall said...: If I could quit my day job I would create a place where all the neighborhood kids could come over and play with arts and crafts. My life would be complete if everyday I was covered in glue!; June 30, 2010 at 2:21 PM
Melissa @ Honeybee Vintage said...: I am actually doing what I have always wanted to do...stay home with my daughter. I feel so lucky to be able to spend all day with her! Plus I get to do it all, be a crafter, a cook, a baker, a painter, and so much more! I never knew what my major should be in college...probably cause I have never been happier than I am now:); June 30, 2010 at 2:21 PM
Laura said...: Love the prints, Kristen! Want to playdate in Chicago? :); June 30, 2010 at 2:22 PM
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Jill said...: I'd quite my day job, and my husband would quit his. We'd build a family business in which we could stay home with our babies!; June 30, 2010 at 2:27 PM
aubiebobie said...: WOW-so many comments. I guess everyone wants to quit their job. If I could quit and do anything I wanted, I would start a mommy and me class that would have a different theme for each day-art (go to museums), music (start a mommy and me band-i want to drum), explore (discover new hiking trails), etc.; June 30, 2010 at 2:39 PM
Ashley Antkowiak said...: I'm already doing my dream job! I quit my job as a waitress (blah) when I had my first baby, Emmaline. I'm now a stay at home mom, and loving it! It is definitely my ultimate dream job!; June 30, 2010 at 3:02 PM
Anonymous said...: My post is more for if my husband could quit his job. Im a stay-at-home momma. We would buy an RV and travel the United States while my son was still young. We would stop at all those horribly cheesy tourist attractions along the way and take tons of photos. It would be wonderful.; June 30, 2010 at 4:11 PM
Anonymous said...: Entry #2 because I added the blog. :); June 30, 2010 at 4:11 PM
Ashley said...: Entry #2. Added her blog.; June 30, 2010 at 4:19 PM
Taylor {Sew Much Love} said...: I actually did quit my day job and stayed home with my daughter. Now I am learning to sew and enjoying every minute with her. I suppose if I chose something different though I would own a baby boutique.

olympicsleeper@hotmail.com; June 30, 2010 at 4:22 PM
Taylor {Sew Much Love} said...: Also I liked it on facebook!; June 30, 2010 at 4:22 PM
Hanna said...: I did quit my job! I'm hanging out with my baby and hoping to make it as an illustrator/graphic designer.; June 30, 2010 at 5:18 PM
Julie said...: I would be a taste tester!; June 30, 2010 at 5:35 PM
B+C's Mom said...: I also have quit my day job to be a mommy, and teach part-time. Part-time (when you can find it) is the best! A little time away from kiddos is healthy for everyone. Thanks!; June 30, 2010 at 5:36 PM
Jaimie said...: Well, I don't have a day job technically, haha.. but if I did, if I could quit, I would go to culinary school. Or go full-throttle at graphic design. Or just take photographs all day. Oh my!; June 30, 2010 at 5:40 PM
Anonymous said...: I was so lucky to be able to quit my day job a month ago and fulfill my dream. I'm now a full-time stay-at-home mom! I'm loving it and writing about it at http://aucoeur.wordpress.com.; June 30, 2010 at 5:55 PM
sy said...: the prints are lovely. thanks for hosting the giveaway.
i'd like to be a dog or cat or bunny breeder and knit and sew a lot if i quit my dayjob.; June 30, 2010 at 6:01 PM
Alex said...: I'm also lucky to enough to be living my dream job staying home with my baby girl. But if I were to get paid for something... I'd be the family friendly Samantha Brown and travel to tons of luxurious destinations worldwide with my hubby and kids!; June 30, 2010 at 6:02 PM
sy said...: i liked this post.; June 30, 2010 at 6:03 PM
Alex said...: And I 'liked' this on Facebook. I wish 'love this' was an option!; June 30, 2010 at 6:03 PM
Anonymous said...: How is it that I haven't like you on Facebook yet?; June 30, 2010 at 6:05 PM
Mrs Chronic-Shock said...: I would become a party planner. I love when a good party comes together and people talk about it for weeks.; June 30, 2010 at 6:28 PM
Brooke said...: I'd create movie soundtracks for my dream job...so now I just make mixtapes:); June 30, 2010 at 6:44 PM
Kristi said...: I am a stay at home mom (so technically I don't have a day 'job' that I can quit) but I would love to sew items & sell them at fairs & crafters bazaars. I've always wanted my own business doing something creative!; June 30, 2010 at 6:45 PM
Janelle said...: I'm going to quit my day job here soon cuz this fall I'm gonna become a stay-at-home mama! I want to do the BEST I can at this job...I dream of having a place in the country with chickens and goats, a huge garden, and a big front porch with a screen door that slams just right!; June 30, 2010 at 8:19 PM
Janelle said...: I shared this on facebook by clicking "like."; June 30, 2010 at 8:20 PM
Janelle said...: I subscribed to Hoot's feed!; June 30, 2010 at 8:25 PM
Aja said...: If I could quit my day job I would play all day with my baby girl and would have a delicious dinner on the table every night when my husband got home.; June 30, 2010 at 8:47 PM
Jenann B. said...: I would enjoy more family time...and we would travel to see our friends and family more.; June 30, 2010 at 9:28 PM
Heidi said...: I am a stay at home mom, so I technically am not employed, and it really always has been my dream job, so not too many complaints here. I would love to be a barrel racer though; June 30, 2010 at 9:28 PM
Jocelyn said...: I was able to quit my teaching job a couple years ago to stay home with my son and now my daughter. It has been great, but it has also be really fun to open my own etsy shop, The Nesting Spot. Your idea of traveling around the world first class sounds pretty fabulous too!; June 30, 2010 at 9:39 PM
Jocelyn said...: I also shared this on my facebook.; June 30, 2010 at 9:40 PM
Stephanie said...: I am a SAHM so I can't really quit my job... but I would love to earn a living sewing (baby items, purses, etc). It would also be great to travel the world and earn a living writing travel guides.; June 30, 2010 at 10:54 PM
Stephanie said...: I now follow the Hoot Design Co blog!; June 30, 2010 at 10:55 PM
Stephanie said...: Liked on facebook, too.; June 30, 2010 at 10:59 PM
Claire said...: I would love to turn my obsession with textiles into a paying career! Printing, cutting, sewing... oh my, what a life that would be!; July 1, 2010 at 4:30 AM
Katie said...: If I could quit my job to do something else, it would be to travel and to make more crafty stuff. Ideally I could do both, bring some yarn on the road with me to knit along the way.; July 1, 2010 at 5:02 AM
Unknown said...: I would sing...; July 1, 2010 at 5:27 AM
Anonymous said...: I would host a show like Globe Trekker and travel around the world!
kasamz@hotmail.com; July 1, 2010 at 6:15 AM
Anonymous said...: I am also following her blog
kasamz@hotmail.com
www.teamsamz.blogspot.com; July 1, 2010 at 6:16 AM
Annie said...: I would study gorillas in the Congo and finally put my biology degree to use.; July 1, 2010 at 6:48 AM
Sangeetha said...: I would pursue my dream of getting my house done the way I like and being with my kids; July 1, 2010 at 7:32 AM
MsTeacherTeacher said...: My mom has the travel bug right now, and I would love to take the baby and RV around the country with her!; July 1, 2010 at 7:35 AM
beccajo said...: i think i would travel and see the other side of the US. :) i would also spend as much time with close and extended family as possible!; July 1, 2010 at 7:53 AM
Nathalie said...: I would sew all day,read books when I felt like it,drink tea in bed,cook whatever I felt like,regardless of how long it took,and learn all the things I want to but never feel like I have the time for.....
I guess I would just try to be more creative in general.; July 1, 2010 at 8:10 AM
Oh Mandie said...: oh man if I could I would totally sell just about everything I could and buy a motor home and do nothing but travel back and forth across the US finding new and interesting places to visit. One day, when my kids are all grown and my husband is retired, that's our dream :); July 1, 2010 at 9:03 AM
laraj said...: I have been so blessed I have been able to follow my dream and I now work from home (for myself!) as a graphic designer and stay with my 2 sweet boys. If only there was more time in the day then I could also add crafting to that dream!! :); July 1, 2010 at 9:24 AM
Northern Mama from the South said...: Even though I LOVE teaching, LOVE IT! I would love to create children/ baby room decor and continue to make invites, thank yous, and other personal cards. Just having more time to create what I refuse to buy in stores would be wonderful!!; July 1, 2010 at 10:22 AM
Northern Mama from the South said...: I "liked" Hoot Design on Facebook.; July 1, 2010 at 10:24 AM
Northern Mama from the South said...: I visited her website and really like the Alpha Tower, you can do so much with that. I think it would be a lot of fun in my classroom our in our play area at home.; July 1, 2010 at 10:27 AM
Danielle said...: I quit my day job to start my own design business at home 4 years ago, but then had 2 kids and am finding it hard to piece together enough time to actually work on it these days. My new dream is to have the full-time babysitter at home with me to make this easier!; July 1, 2010 at 11:24 AM
The Rodgers said...: I would buy older homes, fix them up and decorate them top to bottom and then re-sell them and start again! I love these prints:); July 1, 2010 at 11:50 AM
APachuta said...: I am a stay-as-home mom, but my dream is to one day have my own cake business. Right now, it is something I do out of my house, but it would be amazing to have my own bakery!; July 1, 2010 at 12:00 PM
APachuta said...: I subscribed to the blog through My Yahoo.; July 1, 2010 at 12:01 PM
Tiffany said...: If I quit my day job, it would be to throw all my energy into my family and creative endeavors -- food, sewing, crafting, photography... oh man, that would be fun. Thanks!; July 1, 2010 at 1:02 PM
Theresa said...: I would be a photographer...not wedding, but families. I would love it! Thanks!; July 1, 2010 at 1:08 PM
Theresa said...: I follow on Twitter @smalljoys; July 1, 2010 at 1:09 PM
Adri said...: I would sew, sew, sew!!; July 1, 2010 at 1:41 PM
Adri said...: I'm a blog follower now! :); July 1, 2010 at 1:42 PM
Anonymous said...: Easy. If I could quit my job I would be a full time newborn photographer. I'm working on that now and crossing my fingers that that wish can come true.; July 1, 2010 at 2:56 PM
Carly@Humble Housekeeping said...: I don't think I would ever quit my new day job which is staying home with our 9 month old daughter...but when I'm a mom with kids in school, I would love love love to open up a cupcake shop!!!; July 1, 2010 at 3:29 PM
Anonymous said...: Oh, I'd open a restaurant with my husband. On the Big Island.; July 1, 2010 at 5:08 PM
Ruth said...: I would be a Broadway musical star. I would also be a fiction writer. I have lots of ideas of what I would do, but I do love my day job--teaching.

ruthaw_1974@yahoo.com; July 1, 2010 at 9:10 PM
Ruth said...: I liked your giveaway on facebook.

ruthaw_1974@yahoo.com; July 1, 2010 at 9:10 PM
Janna said...: If I could quit my "day job" (SAHM) er...wait, I don't want to "quit!" but if I could do whatever I wanted once my children are grown I'd have a fabulous fabric store where I'd get to do a LOT of world travel for projects, promotions, design and marketing. Ooooh, fun! Combine both my loves!; July 1, 2010 at 11:13 PM
Unknown said...: If I could quit my day job I would take some graphic design classes and spend time focusing on all things crafty! I would love to open a stationary store that offers all kinds of homemade "etsy" kind of crafts!; July 2, 2010 at 5:01 AM
Unknown said...: Added the blog to my dashboard; July 2, 2010 at 5:02 AM
Unknown said...: i "liked" on FB, too!; July 2, 2010 at 5:02 AM
Krista said...: Love the print!
I am feeling somewhat lost right now career-wise, but I'll go with my standard answer. I'd be a freelance writer, writing for my favorite magazines and Web sites.; July 2, 2010 at 6:07 AM
Crystal Herzog said...: Oh, how very nice! Congrats on the new news! Baby announcements are awesome!; July 2, 2010 at 6:12 AM
Unknown said...: I LOVE staying home with my son... I guess I wish there were just a few more hours in a day to sew and create. So maybe my 'dream job' would be my current life with my husband around for a few extra hours a day- hahaha!; July 2, 2010 at 7:48 AM
1smileygirl said...: I am already a stay at home mom so I've already quit my job (by the way, I love being a stay at home mom) but do something else with my spare time ... I wish I could be more creative (blogging, crafts and diy project), that would be totally fun for me!; July 2, 2010 at 8:28 AM
Stacy said...: would love to spend all day baking and experimenting, or becoming a travel writer and bouncing around the world!!; July 2, 2010 at 8:48 AM
Hannah said...: I wish I could just stay at home and hold babies all day--I'm not a mama yet, and this desk job is BoRiNg!; July 2, 2010 at 9:42 AM
Hannah said...: I added Hoot Design Co's blog to my google reader!; July 2, 2010 at 9:45 AM
Hannah said...: ....and I "liked this" on Facebook!; July 2, 2010 at 9:47 AM
Schaneon said...: I'm a stay at home mom, so I can't really quit that! ;) If I could do what I really want to do more than anything, I would stop getting in my own way and become a photographer!; July 2, 2010 at 9:53 AM
Schuyler said...: I would absolutely LOVE to be a food critic. Who wouldn't love to get paid to eat good food?; July 2, 2010 at 11:56 AM
Unknown said...: i would cook and bake and take pictures and blog and get paid well for it ;); July 2, 2010 at 1:03 PM
cd said...: No question - I'd be a full time camp counselor.; July 2, 2010 at 1:48 PM
Kristin said...: my day job is being a mama, and I don't want to quit that, but if I could somehow clone myself or add another 10-12 hours to the day, I'd love to travel and write... I'd like to do all that fun learning too, but for me it would be research for my fabulous new novel!; July 2, 2010 at 6:10 PM
Diapers and Divas said...: I love being a SAHM and would never quit...but if I had my choice of jobs when I was in the workforce I would want to be an Imagineer for Disney! I love that place!!; July 2, 2010 at 6:14 PM
Jennie said...: Visited the site and added blog to my reader!

I love my job, but would also love to be a food writer (not critic, but writer). I just like to eat way too much!; July 2, 2010 at 6:33 PM
Ali said...: If I could quit my day job, I'd be a stay at home mom and try out each and every one of your amazing projects!; July 2, 2010 at 8:44 PM
Unknown said...: I would be a pastry chef, but without the crazy hours! Just make some yummy treats when I felt like it :); July 2, 2010 at 9:46 PM
a few of my favorite things said...: This comment has been removed by the author.; July 3, 2010 at 4:08 AM
a few of my favorite things said...: oops - deleted post! i won't quit my day job (i stay at home with my 3) BUT, i'd have husband quit his and we'd travel the world as a family!; July 3, 2010 at 4:12 AM
Binki said...: If I could quit my job I would spend some time traveling and then I would find a gorgeous place to start a farm/b&b. I try to live out my farm fantasy every summer in my backyard, and this year we doubled the size of our garden. Between work and being a mom, it is a nice little escape from the routine.; July 3, 2010 at 6:23 AM
Binki said...: If I could do anything, I would start a farm/B&B. We try to live the farming dream by gardening most of our 1/8th of an acre yard. Trying to fit in the garden between a full time job and being a mom gives me a little vacation everyday.; July 3, 2010 at 6:26 AM
Binki said...: added to reader; July 3, 2010 at 6:26 AM
Binki said...: "liked" on facebook; July 3, 2010 at 6:26 AM
365 Dresses said...: I'd move to the west coast for a couple of years---and explore that part of the country. Then I'd move to Europe for a couple of years, and explore around there. But I'd always have a craft room with my creative machines available.; July 3, 2010 at 6:35 AM
365 Dresses said...: Liked on Facebook, too.; July 3, 2010 at 6:36 AM
The Gardners said...: If i could quite my job I would load up my little baby girl in a baby bjorn and document every fabulous remodel job from do-it-yourselfers. Through the blog world I have seen some of the most fabulously creative ideas from everyday people just like me. How fun would it be to meet them and start a little catalog of my own!; July 3, 2010 at 11:02 AM
jessica said...: If I could quit my day job I would defiantly have time to fulfill my dream of actually DOING all of the crafts from all of the craft blogs I follow! (Not to mention that subsequently, I-my house-my baby-my husband would all look fabulous because of the mad crafting skill I would develop.); July 3, 2010 at 11:29 AM
jessica said...: "like" on facebook!; July 3, 2010 at 11:32 AM
Trina said...: My dream is to open a bed and breakfast and to do special getaway weekends for couples or for friends. In addition to the breakfast and lodging I would also help plan specialized activities.
couponsiwant(at)verizon(dot)net; July 3, 2010 at 11:39 PM
Anonymous said...: My day job is being a mummy - so I don't think I want to change that :)

But if I was working I would want to be a landscaper :); July 4, 2010 at 5:49 AM
Unknown said...: When my kids get older, I would love to open my own studio and shop, selling baby and kid's items.

Beautiful print!; July 4, 2010 at 7:37 AM
Anonymous said...: i am a baker and love what i do but if i could have my dream job it would be running a b&b with a bakery some where in a small town on a coast.; July 4, 2010 at 10:22 AM
Anonymous said...: i checked out the blog. amazing stuff!; July 4, 2010 at 10:24 AM
Meredith said...: I'd open a cupcake/pie/old fashioned treat shop. And have mismatched china and silver teaspoons from all over the world!; July 4, 2010 at 6:59 PM
Meredith said...: Added the blog to my google reader! Great stuff!; July 4, 2010 at 7:00 PM
rhalland said...: well i just had that wish granted when I had my son and was able to quit my job... but I would love to open a gallery with my husband to display his art and support others who do the same if time and money were available!; July 4, 2010 at 9:59 PM
rhalland said...: added "like" on fb!; July 4, 2010 at 10:06 PM
mommymae said...: i'd sing songs to people for money. lots and lots of money so that i could support my whole family.; July 4, 2010 at 10:54 PM
Lindsay Cogan said...: If I could quit my job I would stay home and knit all day : ) This is a cute print and would be perfect for a baby I know is on the way. lynzward@hotmail.com; July 5, 2010 at 9:11 AM
Lynne said...: If I could quit my day job, I would have to own a business where I must read, knit and sew all day long. Thanks!; July 5, 2010 at 10:02 AM
Unknown said...: If I could quit my day job I'd find a way to get paid to play on the beach all day. Hey, we're dreaming right?!
- Danielle
other-option AT hotmail DOT com; July 5, 2010 at 12:13 PM
jules said...: If I could quit my day job...I probably wouldn't. I teach photoshop at a high school and LOVE it - I already do what I would do if I wasn't working, design all day long!; July 5, 2010 at 2:38 PM
jules said...: Liked and shared in FB.; July 5, 2010 at 2:38 PM
jules said...: Both Hoot and Prudent baby added to Google Reader...; July 5, 2010 at 2:39 PM
Unknown said...: If I could quit my job and do anything else for work, I would want to be able to create photo projects for those I loce. So many things to document and save in a special way.; July 5, 2010 at 6:49 PM
jewchick said...: I would open my dream hobby store. It would be a knitting/sewing shop, with only soft and beautiful yarns and fabrics that you don't find in a chain store. And it would be open whatever hours I felt like opening. And I would teach knitting, and not over charge my customers. Ah, to dream.; July 5, 2010 at 8:22 PM
ghislaine said...: I would stay at home with my boys and design fabric and then sew to my heart's content. I would also like to run a sewing lounge.

:); July 5, 2010 at 9:13 PM
Whitney said...: hi!
i am due with baby #2 in 6 weeks and i would LOVE to put this in the nursery! such a fabulous print.

one day i would love to be an event planner. i love throwing parties and i cannot imagine anything more amazing than getting paid for my passion.

thanks!
whitney; July 5, 2010 at 10:47 PM
Anonymous said...: I already have my dream job, staying at home with our 4 year old daughter and baby boy coming October 9th, but if I had endless amounts of time, I would dedicate more of it to becoming a professional show jumper. My first true love!; July 6, 2010 at 4:47 AM
Anonymous said...: 'like' on fb!; July 6, 2010 at 4:48 AM
Anonymous said...: added her blog to my blogroll; July 6, 2010 at 4:50 AM

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