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The winner of 7 Vignettes July is…

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Erika Rax!

It’s always tough, but this month’s judge, Kate Reeves Robertson from The Story of Us, chose @erikarax as our sixth 7 Vignettes champion.

“It was a gorgeous week of sublime hues, fab framing and organised chaos, but it was the elegantly restrained frames by Erika that caught my eye and inspired my imagination every day,” said Kate. “Clean, refined and simply beautiful.”

I loved the simplicity of Erika’s pictures too, and discovering her lovely blog was an added bonus.

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Congratulations, Erika! You get to work with Kate to create your own custom stationery set. I have to admit, I’m jealous!

You all did brilliantly, as always! I threw you a few curve balls, like cleaning, but you embraced them! See you all next month, vignetters, starting on 1 August! There’s another fab prize up for grabs.

So, who is up for a 7 Vignettes instameet?

Jen x

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July 9, 2013

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  1. Erika says

    July 9, 2013 at 12:08 pm

    Thank you so much Jen and Kate! This is the biggest cherry on top of an already fun challenge! You made my day (week and month too) xx

    And I’m SO up for a 7 vignettes meet up!

  2. Joanne Ludlow says

    July 9, 2013 at 3:09 pm

    Wow Jen! Erika’s photos show lovely simplicity that really makes the objects sing. The clarity of Erika’s images is impressive with the white background. Such a fabulous 7 vignettes.

  3. Jeanette Del Zio says

    July 9, 2013 at 4:05 pm

    Hi Jen, love 7 vignettes and Erika’s photos! I just saw your instagram post and would love to do a 7 vignette meet up, I think that is a really great idea. I live and work in the western suburbs of Sydney. Looking forward to hearing more about the get together. jdelziodesigns.blogspot.com.au

  4. Carly Saban says

    July 9, 2013 at 4:08 pm

    Congratulations Erika, awesome job!!!

    Yes to an Instameet! I live in the Hunter Valley but can travel to Sydney 🙂

  5. Michelle Cann says

    July 9, 2013 at 4:18 pm

    Congratulations Erika incredible images you made it look so easy but it’s incredibly hard to do pure and minimal so well. . Thanks Jen and Kate, another amazing week! I’d love to go to a Vignettes instameet, Melbourne would be good for me! x Mich

  6. Georgia Gordon says

    July 9, 2013 at 4:18 pm

    Well done Erika! You are just fabulous, and so deserving of this win. Story of Us, well judged!
    Now when can we all catch up? I am from Queensland (no jokes please), but my goodness, I would happily hop on a plane to meet the incredible 7 Vignette community…… and I’ll even bring some Veuve!
    Love the work that you are doing Jen!
    xx Georgia Gordon

  7. Lilian Bisschop says

    July 9, 2013 at 5:21 pm

    So deserved Erika! Absolutely loved your pictures!

    Would love to meet up, but from Holland it’s a bit far 🙂

    Thank you all for my first fantastic week with #7vignettes. I absolutely loved it and will join many times more.

    Love,
    Lilian

  8. Miriam Honner says

    July 9, 2013 at 5:50 pm

    Yes! Yes! Yes! To vignette instameet! I’m in Adelaide 🙂 how much fun x

  9. Jill Corbett says

    July 9, 2013 at 5:51 pm

    Totally loved Erika’s creativity ! Love the thought of a meet up. I live in Emerald in Central Quuensland. But I can travel! In love with 7 Vignettes!! X

  10. Tina Fox says

    July 9, 2013 at 5:59 pm

    Yay Jen! Another great month with lots of new friends and beautiful shots! Did you ever imagine it would be this popular? Yes for instameet – I’m in Sydney!

  11. Mandy Rodrigues says

    July 9, 2013 at 6:05 pm

    As a photographer, I love nothing more than appreciating other photographers work, and Erika delivered.
    Those nice clean, simple images of objects styled with class, a very deserving win!
    Would love a meet up, I’m in Melbourne.

  12. Jacqui Grant says

    July 9, 2013 at 6:32 pm

    Erika, your vignettes are just gorgeous. Would love a 7vignettes instameet. Live in Newcastle and could come to Sydney

  13. Sue says

    July 9, 2013 at 6:55 pm

    I loved all of Erika’s vignettes! FABULOUS!!!
    And I really loo nforward to each month’s #7vignette challenge. I get so inspired by the creativity out there.
    I’d love a meetup too – I’m in Sydney.

    Sue.

  14. Dominique Melissa says

    July 9, 2013 at 7:10 pm

    Loved your 7vignettes Erika – simply gorgeous!! Congratulations!!
    I’m based in Ramsgate and very keen to meet this creative, inspiring and friendly community 🙂
    Keep us updated on the venue 🙂 excited!!
    Cheers Dominique

  15. Lou masters says

    July 9, 2013 at 8:44 pm

    I would p

    • Lou masters says

      July 9, 2013 at 8:46 pm

      I would love an instameet Jen and I’ve always loved Erika’s stuff

  16. Donna Vercoe says

    July 9, 2013 at 10:11 pm

    I mentioned this on Facebook… but I knew the winner would be Erika from about day 2! Beautiful, simple, fresh photos. Congratulations! An Instameet would be so much fun! I’m in Sydney.

  17. Sam Bruce-Miller says

    July 10, 2013 at 7:24 am

    Congratulations Erika!!! A gorgeous set of vignettes & a well deserved win 🙂 I am very keen for a meet up, I’m in NZ so would need a bit of a heads up but I will be there with bells on if I can! Such a great idea. x

  18. Kim says

    July 10, 2013 at 7:52 am

    I’m so happy for Erika. Her vignettes were stand out gorgeous!!!! Love her simplicity and clean lines and use of space. Love!!! What a fantastic prize too. Can’t wait to see her finished stationery:) Would love a 7vignettes meet up but I’m a long way from Sydney (Bega on the far south coast of NSW) so probably not an option. x

  19. Nicky says

    July 10, 2013 at 7:54 am

    Great winner. Very deserving!
    Love an instameet…I am on the Gold Coast Queensland but happy to go to Brisbane!
    x

  20. Erin says

    July 10, 2013 at 8:33 am

    Congrats Erika!! Jen I’d be keen for an Instameet- I’m in Melbourne but am o/s until September which may mean ill miss it this time xx

  21. Nicole says

    July 10, 2013 at 10:58 am

    Such a lovely set of vignettes from Erika…well done! Jen would love to have an Instameet. I’m in Sydney.

  22. Clair Miller says

    July 10, 2013 at 2:03 pm

    Congratulations Erica, your work was so beautifully simple and clean,
    and to Jen and Kate, thank you for organizing such a fun project, throughly enjoyed it.
    Would love an Instameet, maybe at The Schoolhouse? could be a good idea with Megan Morton as a guest speaker?
    Again thank you and see you in August.

  23. Fiona says

    July 10, 2013 at 5:05 pm

    Congratulations Erica – sometimes simple is the best! Well done!
    Love the 7Vignettes – always good to try and think outside the square.
    I live in Pymble, Sydney and the catch-up is a great idea…Thank-you Jen….Fiona.

  24. Ash says

    July 11, 2013 at 10:02 am

    Well done Erika, can’t wait to see the Story of Us stationery!
    Jen, I’m up for an Instameet in Sydney, I’m in the suburb next to yours 😉

  25. Joanna Pond says

    July 11, 2013 at 1:17 pm

    Congratulations Erika. Loved your vignettes and a very deserving winner.

    Jen this was my first time participating in 7 Vingettes. Thankyou for the fun had, and more importantly the IG community I have discovered. I would love to participate in a Instameet. I am in Sydney.

    • Jen BishopJen Bishop says

      July 11, 2013 at 4:54 pm

      Glad you enjoyed it Joanna!

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