Thursday, 8 March 2012

First Look & Giveaway: Sweet Paul Spring '12

Sweet Paul
Not only is it Thursday (the weekend is a comin', folks!) but we're also being treated to a peek inside the new spring 2012 issue of Sweet Paul magazine which is set to launch tomorrow. Plus, simply by leaving a comment on this post you will have the chance to win one of three printed copies of the magazine that Paul, the magazine's editor, is kindly giving away. There's also these fun desktop wallpapers you can download! So, what can you expect to find inside the latest issue? There's the usual mix of seasonal recipes, craft ideas and decor inspiration, including Paul's favourite spring dishes and top ways to cook with eggs, as well as paper straw craft and a tablescape idea full of fresh blooms. Plus, you'll see a lovely feature on ten meals in Paris across five days, along with my Will's Picks piece on decorating with pastel hues. What are you excited to read in the new issue? Leave a comment and you'll be in the chance to win a printed copy of the spring issue!
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102 comments:

  1. STYLIZIMO8 March 2012 at 00:31

    Oh, dear. It looks amazing! I can´t wait :)
    Thanks for the sneak peek, Will!

    Crossing my fingers for a printed copy.

    Nina x

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  2. Meg S8 March 2012 at 00:34

    I love Sweet Paul! I've been reading his blog for ages and never get tired of it.

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  3. Maria8 March 2012 at 00:35

    I can't wait! I'm so excited to read the Spring issue, especially when we are slowly but surely moving towards winter here in Australia! I'm heading to Europe in May so I'm really looking forward to the Spring inspiration from Sweet Paul! xx

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  4. Swirly Designs8 March 2012 at 00:37

    We enjoy seeing all the eye candy of every issue of Sweet Paul. We especially love Easter ideas and crafts. Would love to get a hard copy of the Spring issue:)
    Lianne & Paul

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  5. Rachel {little bits of lovely}8 March 2012 at 01:23

    Wow, it looks like an amazing issue! Those fresh salad ideas look delicious + I adore the Easter table setting inspiration, with the combination of all of those beautiful flowers! xx

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  6. Anonymous8 March 2012 at 01:37

    LOVE the cornflower blue color. ALSO, I might say that hard boiled eggs, bright yellow semi-soft yolks, and deviled eggs always give me the feeling of a rustic barnyard dinner, lit with a dawn light!

    http://thewalkup.wordpress.com/

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  7. Anonymous8 March 2012 at 01:55

    I would love a printed copy. The photography looks gorgeous! So, are you contributing to Sweet Paul? Can't wait to read it! Teri

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  8. annalea8 March 2012 at 01:57

    what yummy eye candy in these photos. makes me want to spring-ify my house. thank you for the chance to win!

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  9. sydney858 March 2012 at 02:13

    I am so hoping for a printed copy. Always fabulous ideas.

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  10. Justina Blakeney8 March 2012 at 02:29

    There is so much good stuff here--I don't even know what to comment on--not usually a fan of pastels, I actually really enjoyed those eggs, that rock salt and the pic of that cake...I must be Hungry!! I do love that table setting as well! xx

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  11. Emily Wilson8 March 2012 at 02:31

    These images are sooo inspiring! Oh and the food all looks delish! Bring on spring!
    Best,
    Emily... thepostscriptofemilywilsondesign.blogspot.com

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  12. rachel8 March 2012 at 02:38

    I can only hope one of the seasonal recipes is the scrumptious and colorful coconut cake. If not, I would be interested in reading what recipes are included in this new and intriguing mag!!!!

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  13. Unknown8 March 2012 at 02:59

    I've been resisting the thought of spring because of our non-existent winter, but boy, this is really getting me in the mood! Love the denim and blue!

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  14. Unknown8 March 2012 at 03:55

    Such beautiful photos...great inspiration! I love the wainscott scene with the chair and the plates on the ledge. Perfect! Can't wait to see more.

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  15. Natalie8 March 2012 at 04:12

    it looks gorgeous, as always! thanks for the sneak peek! cant wait to get my hands on the whole thing

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  16. Andrea Reh8 March 2012 at 04:45

    Oh, that cake! Perfect!

    Andrea x

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  17. Connie @ Daydream In Color8 March 2012 at 04:57

    I'd love to win a copy! I love that cake pan light. So ingenious.

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  18. Scandi Coast Home Australia8 March 2012 at 05:01

    This is something to look forward too!
    Thanks so much for sharing!!!
    .............................................
    Tania Maree xx

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  19. Helene @ Homebound8 March 2012 at 06:50

    i love sweet paul! i'm always excited to see a issue coming out. beautiful photography, delish recipes and new ideas for styling/decorating an apartment. everything is so inspiring. {i‘m in love with the last pic of the table setting, makes we want to sit right there at the table with friends}, have a lovely day, Will. x Helene

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  20. Anonymous8 March 2012 at 07:10

    Hello!
    I'd love to win a copy! So beautiful photos.

    -Minna-
    minnapo1@gmail.com

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  21. cafenoHut8 March 2012 at 07:50

    I cannot wait.. It looks amazing. I love Sweet Paul and I would like to have a printed copy of it. It is difficult to find Sweet Paul in Turkey.

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  22. Alex8 March 2012 at 07:57

    Longing to see the crafts ideas.
    They are always imressive...and I love blue that much...

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  23. Rona8 March 2012 at 08:16

    I love the Easter tablescape Will! Such a lovely selection of spring blooms...and very early peonies.

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  24. Unknown8 March 2012 at 08:25

    I just love Sweet Paul, such a beautiful photos and lots of inspiration! I would love to have this copy of his magazine!
    And by the way your blog is such a joy of inspiration for me!
    Have a nice day!

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  25. Lotts and lots8 March 2012 at 08:26

    This looks wonderful I love the rustic table in the last picture.
    I'll keep my fingers crossed for a copy.
    Lotts x

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  26. Christel @ Captivated by image8 March 2012 at 08:42

    This looks so promising, I can't wait to see more of those bright colors, flowers and tablesetting. I also spot my favorite Royal Denmark plate :)
    p.s. loved your photo's from Amsterdam. Its always great to see how foreigners interpret your own country.

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  27. elisa8 March 2012 at 09:04

    ever so beautiful. i'm very fond of paul's crafts. i need some springtime inspiration! x

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  28. Deborah8 March 2012 at 09:37

    I am a magazine lover and this sounds wonderful :) great photos

    Bee happy x
    Have a delicious day!

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  29. esmeralda8 March 2012 at 09:54

    Oh wow, these wonderful pictures and the wallpapers, made my day!
    Would love love love to win an issue, since its hard to get sweet paul mag in Germany.
    muah x

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  30. Cristina | Positively Beauty8 March 2012 at 10:05

    It looks gorgeous - as usual! Love the indigo touches.

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  31. daphnie8 March 2012 at 10:08

    Superb!!!!
    Always the best!

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  32. Littletree Designs // Rebecca8 March 2012 at 10:32

    Ooh I can't wait! It looks amazing as always...that pastel layer cake looks super fab! x

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  33. j8 March 2012 at 10:43

    It looks really nice. I'm loving all the blue they are using.

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  34. urbanmingo8 March 2012 at 10:55

    Sweet Paul is awesome and the blue crafty ideas are exactly what i need right now! I'm so tired of reading everything online and it would be fabulous to win a printed copy

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  35. Ice Beautiful8 March 2012 at 10:57

    I love denim and other shades of blue! I adore Sweet Paul Magazine (not speaking of Paul himself!). I want a copy of the magazine so bad!

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  36. MyDias Jewelry8 March 2012 at 11:01

    WANT !!!! Thank you for this Giveaway. Such great ideas always and fingers crossed for a printed copy for Me ;-)
    Wish you nice week!

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  37. Gild and Grace8 March 2012 at 11:05

    It's all looking pretty gorgeous Will! Looking forward to reading your piece on pastels :)

    Abbey x

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  38. Appunti di Casa8 March 2012 at 11:20

    I love SP mag! and the spring issue is very fab!
    vale

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  39. Anonymous8 March 2012 at 11:55

    I'ld like very much to get a signed magazine! Cross my fingers

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  40. Anonymous8 March 2012 at 12:24

    All those images are so enticing!

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  41. Cimara8 March 2012 at 12:57

    Thanks for your visiting! I loved the table!

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  42. Tim8 March 2012 at 13:28

    amazing shots!! love the blue and white vignette and your pastel hues for table setting!

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  43. Katy Gromball8 March 2012 at 13:42

    wonderful! thanks for this lovely giveaway!!
    fingers crossed!

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  44. jane8 March 2012 at 13:43

    i love it! thanks for the giveaway will!

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  45. Unknown8 March 2012 at 14:12

    From your photographs above, I can tell that this issue will make me start my spring count-down!


    http://heartofgoldandluxury.blogspot.com/


    Best,
    Alison

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  46. NSAM8 March 2012 at 14:23

    the pictures are lovely it would be fab to have a printed copy thanks N

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  47. Patti8 March 2012 at 14:31

    These photographs are stunning! Thanks so much for sharing and for the giveaway.

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  48. Hena Tayeb8 March 2012 at 14:49

    Love this magazine

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  49. Alessandra8 March 2012 at 15:17

    Love the magazine and love your wonderful site!! :-)

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  50. Rachel8 March 2012 at 15:25

    I want a copy so badly!

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  51. Gina Palha8 March 2012 at 15:38

    Oh my! I can't wait to see the rest!

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  52. The Culinary Chase8 March 2012 at 15:45

    Sweet Paul rocks! His clean, fresh ideas always leave me craving more. I went to Paul's first food styling and photography workshop last October and came away exhilarated. A creative artist, that's for sure. Cheers!

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  53. sometimesJane8 March 2012 at 15:47

    Beautiful, as always! Love all the blues, can't wait to see the issue!

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  54. lizseccuro8 March 2012 at 15:50

    BEYOND gorgeous. Thank you for the "Sweet" sneak peek. And now, it's time for me to BEG for the giveaway copy! *begging craftily*. xo

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  55. Anonymous8 March 2012 at 16:04

    Wonderful site, love the mag!

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  56. ChiliLilli8 March 2012 at 16:25

    That looks great! Would love a copy of the magazine!

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  57. Nordic Bliss8 March 2012 at 16:27

    Wow! Beautiful! How could I have missed that he has an online magazine?!? Love it! Perfect for today as I'm home with a cold. I'll flick through the whole thing now :) (a printed copy wouldn't hurt me ;) )

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  58. Ruthie Ruth8 March 2012 at 16:43

    This looks awesome! can't believe it's almost spring but I'm loving it!! winning a printed copy would be a dream! thanks for sharing Will

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  59. rachwinga8 March 2012 at 17:06

    This looks amazing, thanks for the opportunity to win!

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  60. Anonymous8 March 2012 at 17:19

    Great ! love all the blues & would love to win a copy ;)
    as I didn't know about this magazine yet

    wwww.crealbs.blogspot.com

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    1. Jo8 March 2012 at 17:32

      Because I've only recently discovered and now have the joy of advertising in this wonderful magazine!
      Such beautiful photography x x : )

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  61. Igor Josifovic8 March 2012 at 17:32

    Oh what a giveaway week - I'm loving it!! Would be beyond happy to win a copy of Sweet Paul Magazine!!

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  62. Unknown8 March 2012 at 17:44

    Anything related to that sumptuous looking cake in the first photo is what I'm looking forward to reading in the issue! Thanks for the giveaway, Will!

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  63. The Buzz Blog8 March 2012 at 17:57

    Being an egg lover (so much so I wish I had my own chickens!), I can't wait to add new recipes to my repetoire!

    Carolyn
    The Buzz Blog

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  64. Anonymous8 March 2012 at 18:45

    Yay, another issue of Sweet Paul, my all time favourite e-magazine. Thank you so much for the sneak peek and for offering such a wonderful giveaway. I'd love to hold a copy in my hands.

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  65. Traveling Mama8 March 2012 at 19:25

    It's so exciting that it will be in print!

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  66. Matthew Spade8 March 2012 at 19:47

    yus i'm in

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  67. Gabrielle Treanor8 March 2012 at 19:49

    Oh so beautiful! And I really want to have breakfast at the table in the final picture. If I'm lucky enough to win a copy I might just have to read it while breakfasting at a table that I'll try to make look as lovely as that one!

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  68. fasoolka8 March 2012 at 20:04

    It looks wonderful!!! thanks for this lovely giveaway!!

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  69. Amy8 March 2012 at 20:25

    Looking forward to seeing the whole thing tomorrow! Thanks for the sneak peek {and giveaway}.

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  70. judit8 March 2012 at 20:35

    Wow, this looks amazing! Have a lovely day! :-)

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  71. louly8 March 2012 at 21:13

    I intend to use blue as accessory colour in my new house, mostly in kitchen and dining room so I'm excited to see all this blue in your teaser and to see where I can get that sweet blue and white rug that I see in your pictures. Can't wait to see the magazine tomorrow and hope to get one of the three paper magazines ;)

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  72. Fiona Humberstone8 March 2012 at 21:19

    Will I would LOVE to win a copy of Sweet Paul's printed mag. I'm just looking forward to the gorgefest of photography: I love how Paul styles and puts colours together. Paul was at the Decor8 blogging road trip on Sunday and I was far too overcome with shyness/ starstruckness to say hello (blush) so maybe this would be my quieter way of saying that I love what he does?!

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  73. Kelli8 March 2012 at 21:41

    I look forward to every new beautiful issue of sweet paul - I would love to win a printed issue to have and to hold!!! :)

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  74. Aude8 March 2012 at 21:44

    I would love to have one of the printed magazines. Every issue is gorgeous. And that would help me not try and pin EVERY.SINGLE.PICTURE....!!!!

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  75. Denise8 March 2012 at 22:24

    Love the blues!!

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  76. Veronica Sh8 March 2012 at 22:27

    Oh It would be so nice to win a printed magazine! I adore Sweet Paul!

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  77. Anonymous9 March 2012 at 00:05

    Looooove this mag. This is my first look at it and would love to win a printed copy to share with my friends! I am sure they would love it too!

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  78. Smbumblebee9 March 2012 at 00:31

    Ooooh would love to win a copy! Sweet Paul is so inspirational.

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  79. Amy @ Five Kinds of Happy9 March 2012 at 01:31

    Ahh Spring looks so.. Springly over there! Beautiful!

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  80. Anastasia Marie9 March 2012 at 01:56

    I would love one of these! I didn't even know they were ever put into print!

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  81. Theresa / InspirationCOOP9 March 2012 at 03:41

    I would love to win an actual, physical copy of Sweet Paul's magazine. Most looking forward to your picks and Mr. Lowe's superb styling, which is always flawless. Yay for Spring!

    PS~Will, been a fan for a while, but first time commenting. Your site is consistently inspirational and a breath of fresh air. You always deliver cool layouts and great content.

    Thanks for this opportunity. Good luck everyone!

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  82. Anonymous9 March 2012 at 06:36

    Love the cake pan pendant idea - think of all the possibilities, bundt pans even!

    Also a first-time commenter, just wanted to say your blog is always full of inspiring images, the last thing I read before I shut down for the night. Keep it up.
    -Canada.

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  83. Jen9 March 2012 at 11:30

    Wow I can't believe I just discovered Sweet Paul's magazine! Inspired!

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  84. Mrunmayee9 March 2012 at 12:09

    Meals in Paris sound romantic :) excited for the issue!

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  85. Liz9 March 2012 at 17:50

    Sweet Paul's Spring magazines would live happily on my shelves this season! Thanks for this giveaway!

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  86. Emily Peck9 March 2012 at 21:06

    I heart sweet paul! I'm just ready for ANY spring/summer inspiration! bye bye winter!

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  87. Kathi10 March 2012 at 01:30

    one of my favorites !!! thanks for the chance to win a print copy :D off to enjoy more sweet paul...

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  88. Jonathan Randall Grant10 March 2012 at 06:14

    Your blog, Dear sir, continues to get more beautiful with each passing day. Seriously Inspired. I adore the blue and white rug above! Thank you for blogging and making the world a more fantastic place. :)

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  89. Stephanie10 March 2012 at 15:40

    This is the first time I have visited your blog. I enjoyed it very much. Loved all the blue. It is my favorite.

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  90. GB10 March 2012 at 17:50

    Love those blues! Been a fan of Sweet Paul for a while--I'd love to flip through the print version.

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  91. Jane10 March 2012 at 22:45

    How absolutely divine, Will. Those blues have me swooning in faraway Hobart, Australia. J x

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  92. Julie Miniboux11 March 2012 at 14:46

    Sweet Paul is such an inspiration and I really have to read about the meals accross Paris (I go there once or twice a year). A printed issue would be great as I'm really a "paper-person" :)

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  93. Brittany11 March 2012 at 15:28

    What a wonderful giveaway! I've been dying to get my hands on a Sweet Paul for ages now. Love it! I've been so into flowers lately, so I think I'll go read the flower arranging article right now. It looks beautiful!

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  94. Anonymous11 March 2012 at 15:38

    Beautiful colours - thanks :D I look at your blog each and every day!

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  95. pting11 March 2012 at 17:46

    I did not even know this came in a printed version. Now that I know, of COURSE I want one. Please!

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  96. Nina Giacomelli11 March 2012 at 22:05

    Beautiful! I'm in, really hoping to win!

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  97. Carissa12 March 2012 at 01:51

    How exciting! I love supporting new magazines. And the skillet meal and salads look devine!

    xx
    Carissa

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  98. Leone12 March 2012 at 02:05

    I thought it was online only. It's one of my faves!

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  99. Unknown13 March 2012 at 15:33

    I absolutely love the magazine! Looking forward to printed copies. Beautiful photography and yummy recipes. There's something new and exciting on every page!

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  100. Anonymous13 March 2012 at 16:29

    Pick Me! Pick Me! Your magazine may help clear some cobb webbs out of my head!

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  101. Sam @ dunnewithstyle17 March 2012 at 22:00

    Such inspiring imagery as always from Sweet Paul. Some sweet inspiration is needed around here and a hard copy could certainly solve that!

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