"Love Who You Are" Valentine's Giveaway

It's time to celebrate the month of love! No matter what love looks like to you (partnership, friendship, kinship, compassion, passion, or appreciation) this is the month to focus our attention on LOVE. (Also, everyone gets to cut,freeze, visit Home Depot, wrap, and print like crazy and no one thinks anything about it).

Above all, this is a great time to turn our attention to self-love. The more we honor our own passions and desires, the more fulfilling all our relationships will be. That love will spill over into everything we do.

In honor of one of our favorite sentiments, "Love Who You Are", we're giving away everything you see  on our homepage: one of each of our Valentine cards, "Hong Kong Beauty" Luggage Tag, "Love Foral" Luxe Tote, Love Magnet, "Heart" Love Letter Gift Tag, and a pink Tassel Key Chain (a $136.00 value) To enter, just leave a comment sharing one way you love who you are. 

Contest ends next Friday, February 10 at 12:00 PST (so we can send you your presents by Valentine's Day).

 

Comments

[Megan]

I love who I am by taking gentle and loving care of myself in simple, little ways. One is by being quick to forgive myself and another is by letting myself spend time doing things nourish me with people that I love.

[Cynthia Estes]

I love how I'm close to my kids. They're the first things I thank God for. They make me want to better myself.

[Lisa]

Some people look for a beautiful life, others make life beautiful. I try to do that for myself every day whether it's by eating healthy, playing with my dog or giving back to my community.

[Laurie]

I love myself because of my potential: to leave beauty & love wherever I go in life, especially leaving love in people.

[sten hughes]

Love the one you're with, even if its yourself!

[Yeny]

I love who I am because I am a caring person who loves to help others and that makes me different.

[Pamela]

I love who I am by taking time for self care. Thanks for the loving giveaway!
Happy Valentine's Day!

[Stephanie Ryan]

I love who I am when I am living my purpose and inspiring, nurturing others.

[Sacreah]

Self-love means knowing my true essence and allowing it's full expression in my life. This essence is free of fear, judgment, insecurities, and the like. It is love, and knows only how to give and recieve love. Everyday, I chip away at my ego/personality self that thinks it's the real thing. Then, I get a glimpse at the elegant self within...and I realize...this is what I truly am...this is my essence...this is real. Self love is integration of this essence in my reality.

[michelle]

I love who I am because God blessed me with a beautiful and healthy life.

[T Deschenie]

I love the inspiration from others and how that continues to shape me.

[Laury]

I simply love myself in each and every single way. I LOVE who
I am, inside and out :)

[Heather]

The more I see my teenage daughter struggle to just find out and accept who she is, the more I love myself for the woman I have become. I used to struggle with loving myself when I was younger and seeing that struggle from a different perspective happening to my daughter, who is in my mind perfect just the way she is, makes me realize that all the resistance I went through was such a waste of time and energy. We are all worthy of love just the way we are, especially self love.

[orchidbleu@gmail.com]

i love who i am in all my creative ways, life is just another canvas to create the life and person who i want to be and everyday i get my brush and paint the life i want and who i want to be

[Melanie Feeney]

One thing I realized recently is that "Self-care is Service". By taking the time to meditate, journal, do yoga, put on a pretty lipgloss, decorate my space, sip tea with friends, share belly laughs and spend time with my pets, I can not only love myself, but bring the fruits of that love out into the world.
So my answer? I love myself, when I truly show love and care to myself. And I love that I know that!

[Ellie]

I love myself by loving others and creating the best, most beautiful art work I can!
xx

[Sparkling Scribbler]

I love to spoil myself sometimes. The Papaya package that arrived today was such a nice example of this, so I blogged about it (http://sparklescribbles.blogspot.com/2012/02/dreamy-journals-papaya.html). I've realized that little healthy indulgences make life sweeter, and it's a way of showing love to myself.

[Karla Menjivar]

I love who i am when i put others first.

[Melinda]

I love that I can play the cello and am finally committed to rekindling that once-dormant talent!

[Radha]

I love how when I laugh everyone (well, most everyone) looks my way! I am spreading joy with my loud laugh! :)

[Laura Berkeley]

I LOVE who I am when I am creating Beautiful things!

[shaktipirate]

I am lucky enough to have a wealth of beautiful wonderful people who love me with all of their hearts and I have recently chosen to explore why that is.

[Jan Hodgman]

Oh la la loving myself is loving MySelf/ItSelf and there's that way that I get to see that I am he as you are me and you are she and we are all together.

"Come on people now, smile on your brother/mother....everybody get together gotta love one another right now."

I love my spontaneity, creativity, my flute and concertina playing, my playing with paint, my dancing in the kitchen and the way I love my dog who has cancer.

[Michelle Remy]

Honestly, I'm working hard on learning to love myself and it has been a long bumpy road...I love myself for perservering in art, in parenting, in health even when the odds are stacked against me. Thank you for the opportunity to play along...wonderful giveaway!

[Michelle Courchesne]

I love myself because I give myself time to express my creativity by taking a six month leave of work to write a novel I started. It sounds totally out of reality but it is exactly what it is all about: beeing out of reality and in MY reality. Dreaming is the first step to realizing something. Wish me courage. I need it every step of the way.

Michelle

[Heather]

I love who I am because I am creative and realize that I need to have that creativity in my life I am proud of myself that I make it a priority to have a dedicated place to create and share that creativity with my daughter.

[boat donation]

We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give. :)

[Susan G]

I love who I am because I care so much for nature and animals. Everything in nature makes me smile and is so utterly amazing.

[Kathryn A]

I love who I am by practicing self-care every day: yoga, deep breathing, journaling, good food. Sometimes just one and no others, but something caring everyday.

Thanks for the giveaway!

[Trina]

Thank you for the amazing Valentine give away!
I love myself by being creative, taking the time to enjoy the beauty around me, and putting myself 1st sometimes.

Happy Valentine's Day Ladies, your comments inspired me and made me wish there was a like/love button!

[Rachael]

I love myself because I am creative. I am truly at peace with myself when I am creating things of beauty, especially when it is for someone else. I also love myself as a mother.

[Chelsy]

Beautiful card! One way I love myself is by taking time for a spiritual practice everyday; whether it be watching an Eckhart Tolle movie, Yoga, or reading Rumi, Byron Katie or The Toa Te Ching, I try to take time for what I view most important in this life: the evolution of spirit. Thank you Papaya! for Being!

[Barbara Israel]

Thanks for the opportunity to win this awesome giveaway! One thing that I love about myself is that I have a lot of empathy for people (I can cry at the drop of a hat because I "feel" so much for others.) and I like to encourage others when they are going through a hard time and feeling down in the dumps.

[Christina]

God is love and I was made by God so I was made by love! What's not to love about this? :)

[Katie Tobiska]

I love my determination to live my happiest, most fulfilling life that I possibly can! There is no challenge to great, no amount of negativity that can stand in my way, and nothing that I cannot find the beauty in. I love life, and you get back what you give:) lamour....

[Margie Hollis]

I love my faith. I love my soul. I love my creativity and my heart. I live to love and I certainly love to live! xoxo. Margie

[Debbi Baker]

I love who I am because I am the only person I can be! I love the fact that I am always changing, always growing and yet always constant, always grateful and always loving. PS Just love Papaya and my 2012 Eiffel Tower Planner (going to see the real thing later this year so the planner was the perfect Christmas present to myself!)

[Julia]

Self Love means balance and letting go, also respecting my own boundries. As I write this i am givng myself a pedicure while drinking a glass of vino. Love Life and I love ME.

[Tee]

I love my personality. I'm a very friendly person who is outgoing and willing to help others. I also like the fact that people look to me for advice because they know that I will give it to them honestly

[Kelly Fitzgerald]

I love myself for looking up at the stars and still believing in the beauty in the world even when times are tough

[Amy baldwin]

I love who I am when I give my full attention to my little boys. I love creating art, and adore when my boys follow suit. They are already showing innate talent for creativity and have a passion for the arts. I love who I am for sharing this gift with them!

[Linda Kinnaman]

I love me because I can always find strength when the going gets tough.

[Katy Snow]

It was a long, hard struggle for me to learn to love myself and now I am crazy about myself. I think I am fascinating, adorable, & tons of fun! To show myself that, I only spend time with quality people doing things I genuinely enjoy, eat often and yummily but definitely healthily, and I even take myself out for fancy dates to nice restaurants & to see shows or concerts. I've even started a blog to help others discover the wealth of peace, passion, & love inside of themselves.

[deb christensen]

one way i love who i am is by letting my creativity and artistic-ness guide me along my many paths and touch as many people as possible. i love that my art brings smiles to the faces of people i don't know and laughs to those i do know. most of all, i love that i've raised 3 wonderful children, who are, in their own unique ways, doing the same thing on their paths.

[Spidey]

I love who I am because I'm sharing my life with my soulmate. I wouldn't swap 1 day of my 50 year old self to be 18 again, I wouldn't let one second of my life and my Magical memories go for youth. I am more than happy with who I am, I love who I am!

[Jessica I.]

If there is anything better than to be loved, it is loving. I learned to love me years ago and in return learned to love others more fully. The Beatles got it right when they sang, "All you need is LOVE!" I love the way I love!

[Karen]

It's been a long road to know that I truly deserve to love who I am, just as I am. NO changes are needed, I'm wonderful just as I am. This is not something that I grew up ever feeling. Acceptance is key to my beautiful life. I have several Papaya art pieces around my house to help remind me! Love them!!

Thanks for the giveaway.

[Catalina]

I love the way I a because I have been living with me since long time now, so I know me well, like some aspects of me and dislike some others but like any love you have, you love them "as they are"

I love that I'm compassionate and empathetic

[Anita Flower]

I love that I understand that peace begins within, that random acts of kindness take the cake, that if I surrender to the wind ~ I can ride it. Mindfully embody compassion, generosity, serenity and truth in all matters. Each day I gently ask, "How can I be more loving? How can I be more kind?" I AM LOVE.

[Anita Flower]

I love myself because I understand that peace comes from within, random acts of kindness take the cake, if I surrender to the wind ~ I can ride it. Mindfully embody gentleness, compassion, generosity, serenity and truth. Every day I tenderly ask, "How can I be more loving? How can I be more kind?" I AM LOVE.

[Carol Keislar]

Love is secure unto itself and when a woman is secure with her true beauty she sees it in others. I love to lift others in this way. Just like today when I told an 80 year young widower, "Look how handsome you are!" You need to spend that extra income on another woman." He flashed back a radiant smile. Wow. His esteem was worth its weight in gold. And another example happened when I complimented a younger woman at the health food store that sells your cards. I walked up to her and showed her the card I just purchased and said, "Look at this. You look just like her!" You are so beautiful. You look like an Ethiopian princess. Then it came back to me, a radiant powerful blast of self appreciation. I was astounded at how well she received my compliment. Her inner beauty was running high on love.

May you walk in beauty,
Carol age 62

[Heidi]

I love who I am because I don't take myself so seriously anymore! Life is good!

[Johanna Pessirilo]

I love myself by allowing myself to just be who I am, without criticizing myself. And I make small things special for myself.

[RachelRodrigo]

I love that I finally love myself enough to never settle for less than I deserve <3

[Lexisworks.wordpress.com]

I love myself by acknowledging that I need my sleep and giving myself permission to take the 8-10 hours that I need daily. I also love myself by taking myself out for coffee.

[Heartsong]

One way I Have found to love myself is to have worked out a way to wake up on my own (most of the time), without an alarm clock shocking me awake.
This has been a very important way to nurture myself and accept my own personal rhythms.

[Shawn Bacon]

I love myself by working on unraveling the pain and negative lessons that hold me back from getting and doing all the positive things I want and need to do in the world. I love myself by paying attention to beauty and sharing kindness. I love myself by accepting and appreciating as many good things about myself as I can. I love myself by trying to be open to others in the world. Thank you for your beautiful and affirming messages of love!

[Wehaf]

I'm not sure if you're asking why I love myself, or how I love myself, so I'll answer both. I love that I am always eager to learn new things. I show myself love by getting lots of sleep and letting go of my perfectionism.

[natalea]

i love who i am because i am true to myself and accept myself for all the good and bad parts...and i honor that love through treating myself well...through art journaling, exercising, laughing a lot and living passionately!

[Megan Hartling]

It took me many years Love who I am. 30 years later I'm on the path of loving myself more and more every day. It took a lot of pain to get me to look into the mirror and respect myself. To see the beauty behind all my negative thoughts towards myself, anxiety always feeling not good enough. Now I explore my creative self and understand deeper into my feelings. Losing both my parents, helped me also see them through me which really helped with my grieving. And to love myself for who I've become with and without them. Thank you!

[sonia]

One way I deal kindly with myself is by allowing all aspects of myself to express themselves: intellectually (at work), physically (by regular training) and creatively (by taking the time to craft for myself and others). Respecting a balance is showing love for me!

[Lesley Mahler]

I love who I am whenever I am writing: working on one of my fiction projects...sending an email to a friend...composing an entry in my journal...scribbling down notes to capture thoughts, ideas, and revelations.

[gillian riley]

I am learning new ways to love myself. I've recently become a single mom, and despite how impossible daily life and tasks can seem, my love for my daughter, and how she loves me back takes over. She deserves my best love. I feel my best evolving. For that I love myself despite the other hardships we are facing.

[Heidi]

I love me by treating me to small kindnesses like long, hot bubble baths on bitter cold days and 3-scoop ice cream cones on sticky hot ones!

[gillian riley]

I am learning new ways to love. I've recently become a single mom, and despite how impossible daily life and tasks can seem, my love for my daughter takes over. She deserves my best love. I feel my best evolving.

[Kristen]

I love myself by taking the time to use my muscles and keep my body strong. I give myself the opportunity to go inside myself to think and moments to focus and be aware of what my body is capable of.

I would like to love myself by being able to meditate for at least 5 minutes a day, as well... something I'm still working on. :)

[Nicole]

I love me, cause i am stuck with me for life.. jk.. I love me because no matter what choices i make, i know that i have always made the best ones for myself, and no matter how poor or broke down i am, i will always have my integrity

[Kathleen Barnes]

I love me for allowing myself the mental and spiritual freedom to be a creative person and share that creativity with my students, family and friends.

[Brooke Jones]

I love me because, I have patience, self motivation, and a positive attitude that carries me through each day.

[Judy]

I honor myself by listening to my dreams and acting accordingly.

[Denise CW]

I love my whimsical self A LOT by taking time to play and paint in my studio...

[Joyelle]

I love me because I am a better parent to my son than my parents ever were to me. It took a lot of work to become the person I am today, and I am really proud that I took the time to invest in becoming a better person before I became a parent.

[Barb Colombo]

I love who I am that I still cry at each wedding I am privileged to photograph many weekends a year. It continually reminds me that I am doing the job I was put here to do!

[Sandy]

I love me for having integrity.

[Nicole Wilson]

I thought about having a valentine, then thought of reasons why I should be my own. Why the things I usually complain about are things I have come to love because they tell a story.. My tummy may not be in shape, but it gave me two beautiful kids. I may bite my nails but it only gives my hands character and adds to my story. I may have scar tissue but having diabetes since I was 8 makes me appreciate what I don't have, things could always be worse. My ears my be a little big but, it lets me listen to Florence and the machine and collage in a deeply creative way. I am not a supermodel but in love with what I have become.

[Kyla Dorsey]

I love who I am when I draw an exquisite bath, complete with wonderful scents, candles, bubbles and warmth, sink into it and feel myself sinking slowly back into myself.

[Heather]

I love who I am because I am a survivor - rape, abuse, anorexia, alcoholism - I'm not afraid to put it out there or be ashamed of my past and I empower girls every day to be proud of who they are and not take it from anyone! I am a strong, smart girl and I love that I am where I am because I refused to be taken down.

[Patricia]

I love the way I am today because I am able to create art every day....

[Evelyn S]

I love that I am always learning and exploring, each day brings something new to my life, some new knowledge, discovery or awareness.

[Lisa Claire]

One way I love who I am is by acknowledging that no matter how busy my day is, I need just a little bit of time in each one, just for me. My favourite way of doing that is by curling up in my big armchair with my cat, a cup of tea and my Papaya journal and taking some time out to write down my thoughts and feelings from the day. Thank you for running such a great competition!

[Heather]

Beautiful Giveaway! What I love about me.. my ability to listen in between the lines and get to the heart of the matter with my family and my clients.

[Kate Bartholomew]

I love the way I always take time to have a cup of tea...it is just a little "mommy time out" that make me feel healthier and soothes my tired soul. Happy Valentine's Day

[Cheryl Crane]

I love that I surround myself with beautiful things and art!

[Julie Boris]

I love who I am because I make my home a cozy , welcoming , and beautiful space....for myself and for my piano students, friends, and family. I surround myself and the people whom I love, with beautiful sounds, scents, colors, words, and textures. My wish is to love who I am, and to show those around me how precious they are.

[Stargirl0422]

I love myself by taking care of myself when things get rough and reminding myself that my life is a gift. I try my best to appreciate my life and all of the special people in it and always keep a positive attitude.

[Michelle Lopes]

I love who I am by treating myself kindly even when I am frustrated with my efforts and want to edit myself. I love who I am by celebrating myself and my own achievements when the world seems dark and foreboding. But most of all I love who I am by surrounding myself with people who love and respect me in turn. Life is just a lot better that way.

All of these things are the same thing repeated in only slightly different ways: it's all about surrounding myself with support and love. Always.

[Katie from SF]

I love who I am for giving my heart to another; but not losing myself in the process.

[Tara Shackelford]

i love myself because whoever God puts in my life i choose to accept for who they are and love them as HIS word says.

[Michelle LaPoint Rydell]

I love myself by giving myself time to create every single day. Thanks for offering such an awesome giveaway!

[Amy]

I love myself by taking the time I need to recover from a nasty cold! Instead of pushing through, I pamper myself with tea and baths.

<3 what a great giveaway!

[Liza Zeni Baker]

I love me for my love of others. Love, empathy, gratitude & inner self-belief is how I love to inpire and connect with others. xxx

[A Facebook User]

I love myself by telling myself that daily. And if anything goes wrong in my day I tell myself, "I still love you anyway! I love you warts and all." No one will ever love us as much as we should love ourselves so we have to treat ourselves like the wonderful, special and unique people we are.

[MJ]

Let me count the ways!

[Sarah Winterton]

I love me, by loving me, even when it's hard to do.

[Angela Kent]

I love me because I am unique! We are all unique and have special gifts to offer the world.

[Katie]

I love myself by finding time to make art everyday.

[JohnF Mc Coy]

I love myself, by giving it away.

[Tanya Caro]

I love myself because I am uniquely me. I try to find love and passion in everything i do and see. I am a mother, a teacher, a friend, and I hope to share that love everyday with everyone around me. I Love myself because I can honestly say I have found my true love, my daughter,Samara. As she would say it, " I am pure of heart." Our love is just that. I love myself for wanting to be the best person I can for her today and everyday.

[Zoe]

I just love sharing all my new finds with my friends. Hosting afternoon tea and introducing them to New art ideas.

[Tika Hudson]

Perfectly timed from the previous post.. <3 turns into a heart on FB! Now I see it doesn't make a heart glyph on all sites! Lucky me, now I know & can give it another go! ♥
Sweet hearts learn & forgive!