With Valentine’s Day approaching, we realize that you may be experiencing some mixed emotions. Maybe you’re envisioning a bouquet of roses or a fuzzy teddy bear from that special someone. But if you’re preparing for imminent candy heart stomping or contemplating cupid’s assassination, then we’ve got a giveaway for you!

This Valentine’s Day we’re teaming up with our friends at Knock Knock and giving you 2 ways and 2 days to prepare for the big day. Day 1 is for all those broken hearts out there.

GIVEAWAY: Let Blik and Knock Knock be your shoulder to cry on this Valentine’s Day (sans the physical shoulder). Vent your worst breakup tale on Knock Knock’s blog and you could win a bundle of Blik and Knock Knock prizes in return. Love hurts. We know. So one lucky winner will receive an epic prize pack full of goodies to heal that broken heart. And while you’re there, be a pal and “like” Knock Knock on Facebook.

PRIZE PACK:

Heart Breakout wall graphic from Blik. Color: red.
Breakups and Rejections for All Occasions
Things You Do That Really Piss Me Off Pad
Thanks for Being Stamp
Rate-A-Date Pad

And for all you love sick puppies, we haven’t forgotten about you. Come back to the Blik blog tomorrow (February 1) to check out Day 2 of our Valentine’s Day giveaway. You’ll be commenting here to win then. Don’t worry, Blik will always be your valentine despite whether you’re a ‘forget-me-not’ or ‘forget-me-ASAP’ type of person.

Details: Comment on Knock Knock’s blog (not here!) by 11:59pm PST on 1/31/12 in order to be eligible to win. The winner will be announced on 2/2/2012. (US and Canada only.)

UPDATE: Congrats to Dawn Taylor – you’ve been selected as our winner. Your break-up story had us chuckling. Thanks to everyone who shared their stories with us.

Happy New Year (yes, we checked and you can still say that until January 31st!) We’re back with a new Blik in our Homes. This time around we headed to the home of Blik’s PR and Marketing Director, Heather Koopman. We asked Heather to give us a tour of her sunny beachside home and convinced her charming kids to pose for a few pics.

“I live with my husband Michael and our two kids Sam (3 yrs) and Kate (17 mos.) We moved into the house three years ago after living in a condo in Marina del Rey. Moving from a one bedroom into a house meant we had a lot more wall space to cover. We’ve been fans of Blik since its inception (years before I started working here) and had tested out Organic, Eames Crosspatch and Fly in our old place.”

“The first Blik graphics were in Sam’s nursery (now Kate’s room.) Seeing that we live in LA, Blik was my go to option for what could safely hang over the crib. We picked Mel Lim’s Bambinis in custom colors. My thought was that they could easily work in a boy or girls room and I liked that the designs were kid-friendly, but not babyish. When Kate was born, we traded in the blue decals for pink ones. Now that she’s getting older, I’m thinking about what her next wall decals should be…”

“The painted striped walls are my favorite part of Sam’s room, but if you ask him he’d tell you the best part is the robot sheets. A friend recommended the robot and martian canvases from Oopsy Daisy and they turned out to be perfect match for his robot-themed big boy room.”


 

A stroll down the hall leads us to Sam and Kate’s playroom which is filled with brightly colored toys and what’s that we spy? A retired Threadless wall graphic, “The Day The Fire Brigade Went on Strike.” One of our favorites.

Downstairs leads us to the living room. Behind the couch are a series of photographs by Mickey Smith: Word Study and More Books. “We searched for months to try to find the right art for the living room. When we saw the Volume collection by Mickey Smith on 20×200 we were sold. Not only did the colors match the pillows to a T, but we loved the story behind it – an ongoing project documenting bound periodicals and professional journals in public libraries.”

Above the fireplace sits “Hannah” by LA-based photographer Alex Prager. “Michael and I went to Alex Prager’s first solo show in 2007 and it was love at first sight. We know that it’s the kind of piece that evokes a love it or hate it reaction.”

Last, but not least we take a peek into the family room and kitchen where it’s clear that kids live here. Our eyes stop on the Slim Aarons photograph “Poolside Gossip” taken at Neutra’s famous Kaufman House in Palm Springs. We immediately have leisure-envy and wish we were sitting by the pool with a cocktail in-hand.

The kids break our trance and happily show off their easel where the budding artists are learning to color and paint. Hanging above the easel on an industrial metal clip is “We Are So Good Together” by Dylan Fareed, also from 20×200.

And what we assume is an homage to living close to the beach, the family has collected sand from various beaches both far and near. Ok, now that has us wanting to slip off to the beach.

Thanks for the tour, Heather. We’ll see everyone back in March for the next Blik in our Homes.

Are you a fan of colorful, modern graphics? We’ve heard a number of you are. That’s why we are excited that our first launch of 2012 is the return of renowned fine artist and celebrated graphic designer, Rex Ray. Rex is back this time around with two new designs under his R2 Lab collection: Verdant Flow and Radiant Velocity. Similar to his first collection with Blik, Verdant Flow and Radiant Velocity embody Rex’s signature modern aesthetic with abstract images and hand-cut shapes.

Do the new graphics look familiar? We did a sneak preview with the fabulous Fab.com last fall and what do you know, they all sold out! Not that we let that go to our heads… Just sayin’ — people like them!

GIVEAWAY: To celebrate the launch, we are giving away Verdant Flow and Radiant Velocity to two lucky winners. This time around, we are going to reward Pinterest fanatics (and truth be told we are quickly falling into that category.)

Winning is easy. We’ve pinned both graphics on our Blik 2012 Releases board. Repin the one you’d like to win: Verdant Flow or Radiant Velocity. All repinners will be entered to win the random drawing where two winners will picked. Winners will be announced on Friday, January 20, 2012. And while you’re on Pinterest, why don’t you follow us there as well?

WINNERS: Congrats to Justine Ortiz and Lenay Snyder! Thanks to everyone who re-pinned our Rex Ray pins. Keep an eye out for more Pinterest contests.

Not on Pinterest yet? We have a few invites to share. Just comment below with your email address to get one.

Baby on the way? It’s not too soon to start thinking ahead. Time is ticking and those little bundles of joy won’t stay small forever! Don’t miss an inch with our new “Growing like a Weed” Growth Chart by Wee Gallery.

This whimsical wall graphic beautifully marks each passing year with delicate cursive numbers along a tree and its branches. A playful bunny, fluttering butterfly and two ladybugs greet your little grower along the way. Make Blik a yearly tradition with your family and let the growing begin!

Patience and perseverance. That’s what it takes to be a Blik Fan of the Month winner. Or at least that’s what it took for Paddy Dwyer of London when he put up Stone Jungle. Way to go Paddy! Patience prevails.

Now, why don’t you make it your New Year’s resolution to get that Blik graphic you ordered up on the wall. We’ve put out the call for entries for our February Fan of the Month. Post a photo of Blik in your home or office on our Facebook wall, send us a tweet or email pr(at)whatisblik(dot)com. Just get your photo in by January 31, 2012 to be entered. The lucky winner gets a $25 Blik gift certificate, a Blik tee and a photo in our February Fan of the Month photo album on Facebook and Flickr. Good luck!

We’ll crown 2011, the year of the Pattern Wall Tiles. These eco-friendly stunners have fast become favorites of the Blik staff. Similar to last year, we are asking 10 Blik staffers to share their favorite graphic of 2011.

1. Jerinne, Blik co-founder

What the %#@ Taz by Dan Witz

“I’m a huge fan of the Pattern Wall Tiles, especially Fishwall since it’s up in my home, but my favorite for 2011 are the Dan Witz products but especially What the %$#@ Taz. I have a soft spot for that Tasmanian devil.”

2. Nick, Manager of Operations & Custom Projects

Psychedelic Garden ~ Pattern Wall Tiles by Threadless

“I love patterns, wallpaper, textiles and have invested hours researching new medias to help us take the first step in becoming eco-friendly. I love the idea of being able to cover an entire room or accent wall with a single art piece. It’s truly AWESOME.”

3. Ryan, Designer

A Mutual Bond by Rex Ray

“My favorite is Rex Ray’s A Mutual Bond. The textures and use of layering bring a level of sophistication our other products have yet to explore.”

4. Eduardo, Production

Muppet Crew by Disney

“I like the classic Muppet designs.  I’m a Muppet traditionalist.”

5. Sonja, Custom Projects Manager

Babybot Land by Babybot

“Babybot Land because it’s quirky and makes me smile. Smiling is good.”

6. Margo, Print

Peeking Muppets by Disney

“I like the quality of the print, the colors and the size. Peeking Kermit is my favorite.”

7. Heather, PR & Marketing

Flutter Re-Stik by Christy Flora

“I like the delicate pastel-colored butterflies of Flutter with their subtle burst of color and whimsy as they float across the wall.”

8. Kim, PR & Marketing

Bird Flurry ~ Pattern Wall Tiles by Threadless

“My favorite is Bird Flurry Pattern Wall Tiles because they are so easy to install and I can get really creative with them. Hooray for no more boring light switches and sockets in my apartment!”

9. Uly, Shipping

Imaginary Castle by Patrick Hruby

“My pick is Imaginary Castle — it’s stylish and colorful.”

10.  Scott, Blik co-founder

Conquered ~ Pattern Wall Tiles by Threadless

“Pattern Wall Tiles are a fresh new concept that pushed us in an innovative direction. I like that they encourage people to unleash their creativity by cutting, moving and combining patterns. I had fun putting them up in my own home.”

Muppet mania is here at Blik! “The Muppets” return to the silver screen today and we can hardly contain our excitement. We’ve got four new Muppets wall decals based on the movie launching today: Muppet Faces (Pattern Wall Tiles), Muppet Crew, Animal & Rizzo and Peeking Muppets. All Muppets wall decals are officially licensed Disney products.

Muppet Crew

Peeking Muppets and Muppet Faces ~ Pattern Wall Tiles

Animal & Rizzo and Peeking Muppets

Bring easy back with four new Pattern Wall Tiles from Threadless and Blik.

Conquered install

Conquered

Four patterns to choose from:
1. Fishwall
2. Reforestation
3. Academia
4. Conquered

Four reasons to choose Pattern Wall Tiles over wallpaper.
1. It’s FAST! Install a 8′ x 10′ pattern in 30 minutes or less.
2. It’s EASY! Self-adhesive means  no glue or sticky mess.
3. Can be cut, crafted and arranged in any number of ways.
4. Movable. Easy to align and remove.

And lastly, did we mention Pattern Wall Tiles are eco-friendly?
1. Non-toxic.
2. No PVC’s.
3. No Phthalates.
4. Recyclable packaging.

Can your wallpaper do all this?

Fishwall install

Fishwall

Academia

Reforestation

Reforestation detail

Pattern Wall Tiles can be cut, craft or arranged in any number of ways.

We are big fans of Fab.com. The minute we read about their plan for daily design sales, we signed-up and waited (not so) patiently for the site to launch. And when it launched in June, we were not disappointed. Fab lived up to their promise of daily design inspirations and sales at up to 70% off retail – and have become the new arbiters of impeccable style.

After testing the waters with a few or our artist partners (BY:AMT and Rex Ray), we are very excited to kick off our own Blik sale this Sunday, October 30. We curated it to give you a snapshot of the “best of the best” of Blik and we think it speaks to where we started 9 years ago (think forever fresh Sweet 16) and where Blik is today in 2011 (eco-friendly fabric Pattern Wall Tiles). As cool as ever.

Enough talking, now mark you calendars to do some shopping with Blik and Fab on Sunday, 10/30 at 8am PST. The Blik sale runs until 11/2 at 8am EST. Don’t have a Fab account? Sign-up today and we promise you won’t regret it.