The Design Files biggest EVER Christmas Giveaway (+ 2011 Reader Survey!)

The great Design Files Christmas Giveaway 2011!

DEAREST readers. It's that time of year again... December is nearly upon us and you know what that means -  The Design Files Great Christmas Giveaway, of course!

This year we have an EPIC lineup of  20 incredible prizes for 20 lucky winners!  AMAZING!  We have been very lucky to round up these most excellent Christmas gifts from some of the wonderful brands who are participating in The Design Files Open House.  Each of the items you see above will also be available at TDF Open House, opening THIS THURSDAY people!

Now before you pounce on the comment button, please note that in keeping with our annual tradition, in order to enter the Christmas Giveaway, there is just one little thing you have to do...  Please click here and fill out The Design Files 2011 Reader Survey!

We value your feedback so much, and would really appreciate if you could spend just 5-10 minutes on the survey to help us improve The Design Files next year!  Click here to take the survey and you will automatically be entered into the giveaway. You have between today and Dec 24th to take the survey.  20 winners will be drawn from all survey respondents at random on Christmas Day, and notified by e-mail.  Please note this giveaway is open to all, however large / fragile items will not be shipped internationally.

Today's giveaway I hope goes some way to say a huge THANKYOU to all you awesome people who read The Design Files.  We are truly grateful for your daily visits!

The Prizes!

1 - 'Princess & the Pea' beach umbrella by Basil Bangs.

2 - Stationery container and magnetic tower from SA design team Daniel : Emma.

3 - Handblown glass Kink oil bottle from JamFactory in Adelaide.

4 - Alby 75cm floor cushion pouf in Kvadrat Coda 410 yellow upholstery by Jardan. ($420 value)

5 - Richard Ginori 'Blue Sponge' 18 piece table setting from Safari Living. ($435.00 value)

6 - Pack of Penguin classic novels in re-released decorative cloth-bound cover designs (Pride and Predjudice, Charlotte Bronte, Alice in Wonderland, Little Women, Sense and Sensibility).

7 - Pack of six wines from Yering Station.

8 - Set of 6 Inky napkins, yellow hakea placemats and pink geometric coasters from Bonnie and Neil.

9 - Scandi Phone from Vintage & Nostalgia Co.

10 - Phillippa's delectable Christmas Hamper containing plum pudding, a dozen mince pies, caramel brandy sauce, cranberry and orange biscotti, iced gingerbread Christmas trees, red pepper relish, parmesan sables and peppered cashews.

11 - Made by Mosey plush hot air balloon hanging mobile.

12 - Pack of Melbourne design titles from Thames and Hudson including Characters by Stephen Banham, Forty-Six Square Metres by Stuart Harrison and A Place in the Sun by Stuart Harrison.

13 - MINI Black Jack on-board suitcase.

14 - Design House Stockholm 'Cobalt' tableware by Catharina Keppel, including 450ml jug and mugs, from Vincent2.

15 - 1 set Rachel Castle fluoro orange dot pillowcases and velvet yellow pom cushion.

16 - Art Series Hotel accommodation package including an overnight stay for two people at The Olsen in a Studio Suite, two hour Kronan Bicycle Hire, car parking, late checkout of 1.00pm ($414.00 value)

17 - Harvest Textiles tote bag.

18 - NoteMaker stationery giftpack including Defonics large pencil pounch, Rollbahn notepad, Archie Grand notepad and 10-pack of Japanese washi tapes.

19 - The Design Files 2012 Calendar print of winner's choice (unframed) plus TDF Calendar from Lamington Drive.  (total value $330.00)

20 - Acca Kappa Green Mandarin bath and body pack from Saison, including handwash, bath and showergel and soap.

Massive thanks to all the generous people and companies listed above for offering their beautiful wares for another brilliant Christmas Giveaway!  Don't forget to visit us this week from Thursday to Sunday at The Design Files Open House in Fitzroy, Melbourne to check out many of these beautiful items in person!