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Monday = Pretty & Pictures
Today's Pretty & Pictures
Today I'm featuring one shop with a studio tour & interview.
In honor of Alex going full time with her shop and blog in just a few short weeks,
I want to support my friend (& fellow local artisan) by sharing her with you!
{necklace from Pink Lemonade}
This is Alex.. and her adorable family!
check out her blog: its full of funny stories, diy crafts and yummy recipes!
Alex has a rad studio in her backyard off of her house that is her Oasis,
and she invited me to take some pics and do a little interview!
How did you get started with your shop/blog?
My wonderfully supportive husband and equally encouraging friend, Heather
(shes talking about me, haha!).
They both convinced me to do a local crafters market that Heather was hosting, and I agreed!
I was having so much fun making things for my son, friends and family,
but I had always wanted to make items for market and have an online shop too.
I guess I needed someone other than my husband to tell me that they believed in what I was making!
I’m so grateful I decided to pursue my passion….even if I did need a little kick in the tush!
What are your favorite colors right now {color combos}
I’m LOVING teal and grey together, and also mustard and turquoise
{I know it sounds odd, but they look amazing together!}
Where do you usually find inspiration?
I find inspiration all over the dang place!
I can be in a second hand shop, the fabric store,
outside, watching tv – or, I should say, making annoying comments as hubby watches NatGeo
{hello, elephant zippy pouch}
Really, it could be a feeling, or a color or a texture…anything!
When do you find time to create?
I have a house fairy who goes around and makes sure my house is running in perfect order and that my toddler is taken care of so that I can craft and blog all day long. Don’t you have one of those?!
Ok, truth is, this is a little tricky for me to balance right now.
I work part time and then try and squeeze in some crafting/blogging/packaging/email-returning
and dinner preparation during Isaiah’s nap and then usually pick up where I left off once he goes to bed. However, I don’t work ALL SUMMER
{yes, I’m a little excited…hurry up June 15th!}
and I have BIG plans for production.
My mom is going to help watch Isaiah so I can dedicate more time to my shop! Eeeeep!
Without spilling the beans too much, what are your blog and shop plans for the upcoming year?
Oooooh, I get overly excited when I talk about this, so I’ll keep it short.
New products for practical, stylish girls, expansion of my baby items,
partnering with some amazing local talent, and participating in crafters markets!
I’m having so much fun meeting new, encouraging and supportive people through the blogosphere
{I really can’t stand that term for some reason but I need to use it!}
and I’m so excited to continue those friendships and make even more!!
What are some of your must read blogs?
(click on any of the above to be taken directly to their blog)
How do you stay creative?
For me, it helps if I keep things fresh, fun, new and exciting!
How do you get out of creative ruts?
Let’s be honest, being in a rut stinks….
and sometimes I’m just in a funk and don’t feel like doing anything!
I find that it’s during times like those that it’s even more important for me
to go out to my studio and just ‘be’.
Even if I head out there for a few minutes to respond to emails, or blog,
I usually end up turning on Pandora and getting my craft on!
Do you have any business goals you specifically need to get checked off your list in the next year?
Yes, so many!
Continuing to grow and expand, creating new products,
offering international shipping & working with other amazing crafters…
the list goes on and on!
I can't wait to see what she has in store this year!
As a little thanks for stopping by gift to you readers, Alex is offering up a shop discount.
Monday = Pretty & Pictures
Todays' Pretty
The owner of this dreamy dress shop Leah has got that romantic vintage vibe down!
With exquisitely sweet and delicate wears she makes me want to start planning a new wedding,
just so I can purchase one of these beautiful designs..
I think my husband will think I'm crazy since its only been 2yrs since our own date!
Her shop is totally swoon worthy, be prepared to drool!
Oh and if you can't get a dress, grab a pillow (they are equally amazing),
lay your head and dream about the dresses!
Todays' Pictures
Shooting in film and with vintage cameras out of her collection, this photographer has found a beautiful balance between bright yet grainy, soft and vintage, unique and desired.
When I look at her photos not only do I want to immediately purchase them to hang on my walls,
but each photo makes me want to find the places they were taken and just hang out there.
Its feel good photography, promise!
Monday = Pretty & Pictures
Today I'm introducing you to a new weekly feature
Its pretty simple... Each Monday equals Pretty & Pictures
I will feature one shop that has gorgeous items
and
one photographer that has amazing photos
My Things I love Tuesday post will now be turned into strictly etsy shops i love!
I will be scheduling my weekly posts so you know to always expect one thing each day,
plus random tidbits sprinkled in here and there =)
So lets get this Monday = Pretty & Pictures started!
Todays' Pretty
Emily Zych creates the most beautiful and whimsical hair pieces & accessories.
Just looking at them you can't help but feel like you are in a fairy tale
and that your prince is on his way to rescue you
(you must think of this while blocking out the noise of daytime television
or the fact that you still might be in your pjs!)
Todays' Pictures
A 21yr old photographer living in Upstate NY,
Chelsea gracefully translates the things she sees into dreamy works of art.
From a dessert, to a set of lights.. ordinary things become so much more!
Although I have a huge list of the shops/photographers I love,
I'm always looking for something new.
I will let you know that I'm featuring the best of the best
in hand quality products with beautiful shop photos
along with unique photographers who stand out from the rest!
If you have a shop or are a photographer & want to be featured please email me
justlovelythings{at}yahoo{dot}com
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