Inside Scoop: Monica Collins

It's time again for the Inside Scoop! Get to know Monica Collins of TG Bears a little better by reading her responses to my unexpected, but fun, questions.

~some photos Monica wanted to share~

Shop: http://www.tgbears.com
FB: http://www.facebook.com/tgbears
Blog: http://tgbears.blogspot.com
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/tgbears

My signature color(s): Blues - purples - reds  

3 things in my handbag right now: My smartphone, a pen, my wallet

The superpower I would love to have: The ability to read my husband's mind so that I don't have to pull the words out of his mouth!  

I get inspired by: A myriad of vibrant colors in one spot. 

What I’m reading: Craft books and my Bible  

If you could live anywhere you wanted (money's no object), where would it be? On a remote island - but with a good internet connection.

Where do you see yourself/business in 5 years? Having provided furry friends for lots of people and TG Bears being a known teddy bear brand

Favorite Reality TV Show: Dancing with the Stars 

If you were forced to only have 1 make-up item, what would it be and why? Lip-ice - the dry Arizona air does not bode well otherwise

What's your favorite item you've ever made? Appliqué placemats that I made for my mother.

Thanks Monica! 

I feel like we know you just a little better now! :)

~xo 

   
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Zooey Deschanel and Jessica Alba

OMg. I almost forgot to post the earrings that I chose for Zooey Deschanel and Jessica Alba.

I made a larger sterling earring with a unique shape and a crystal bead dangle for 

Zooey to match her classy but a little quirky style.

Eclectic styling for Zooey!

These Flourish earrings in sterling were perfect for Jessica's bold and feminine style!

Something feminine, yet bold for Jessica!

What do you think? Do you agree? Both women are gorgeous and I'm so excited for them to own a pair of A.W.E. earrings!

And, again, thanks to my awesome team, The Artisan Group, for making the connections and allowing us the opportunity to be in touch with these awesome celebs! Valerie (and Nikki) you ROCK! :)

xx deb

Inside Scoop : Diane Perry

It's time again for the Inside Scoop! Get to know Diane Perry of Catcophony Wearable Art a little better by reading her responses to my fun, and unexpected, questions.

~some photos Diane wanted to share~

Shop: http://catcophony.artfire.com/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/Catcophony

My signature color(s): forest green/copper  

3 things in my handbag right now: Weight Watchers Calculator, business cards, coupon cards for my website

The superpower I would love to have: Leap tall buildings with a single bound? faster than a locomotive? X-ray vision? No, I think invisibility would be the best  

I get inspired by: Nature is a big inspiration. I live out on five acres and it's all around. But if truth be told, inspiration hits me at the oddest times in the least likely settings. 

What I’m reading: Usually any good mystery or science fiction, but right now I am revisiting the Old Testament  

If you could live anywhere you wanted (money's no object), where would it be? There are so many choices--of the places I have been, half a year in Hawaii and half a year in Tuscany

Where do you see yourself/business in 5 years? Successful--I hope to further define my line and consistently make a living doing what I enjoy.

Favorite Reality TV Show: Survivor 

If you were forced to only have 1 make-up item, what would it be and why? Mascara--I look younger and rested with it on

What's your favorite item you've ever made? Actually, its the copper embossed and dyed earrings that I made for the Academy Awards press bags that are in GBK Productions Gift Lounge. My vision was a good one, but the outcome was spectacular. I am making more for the holiday shows I am doing and working in other metals (brass and tin). The effect is like an impressionist painting on metal.

Thanks Diane! 

I feel like we know you just a little better now! :)

~xo 

   
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Etsy Love : Jannio

I'm a hat freak! I wear mostly newsboy style because they seem to look best on me, but I love all styles.

These hats by Jannio are absolutely awesome. Super creative while still being wearable! Browse through her shop, Jannio, you'll be impressed, I promise! :)

Jannio - Cute details.

Jannio - Love the texture!!

Jannio - Cute front, wait till you see the back! (below)

Jannio - The Back! OMG, I adore this :)

~xx~ deb.

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Celebrity Alert!

Amazing news! I'm one of several artisans chosen to be included in a special "swag bag" to be given to a couple of amazing celebs! Who are they, you ask?..

Only the amazing Zooey Deschanel and Jessica Alba!

I'm just giddy thinking about the fact that in a couple of weeks they'll both be trying on a piece of my jewelry! --o.m.g. wouldn't it be amazing if Zooey Deschanel wore my jewelry in her new series New Girl? That would so Rock.

Anyway, here's a photo of both beautiful ladies. My jewelry looks great on brunettes, hope they think so too! :)

Zooey Deschanel & Jessica Alba

xx deb.

Favorite Song! Get Some by Lykke Li

I Love this song by Lykke Li. Haven't heard of Lykke Li? You are totally missing out, she is awesome.


Lyrics:

Don't pull your pants before I go down
Don't turn away, this is my time
Don't make demands, I don't take none
Just say a prayer that it gon' get done
Don't pull your pants before I go down
Don't turn away, this is my time
Like a shotgun needs an outcome
I'm your prostitute, you gon' get some
Like a shotgun needs an outcome
I'm your prostitute, you gon' get some

Go ahead, go way low, where I can do no harm
Go ahead, go way low in my honey lovin' arms
Go ahead, go way low, where I can do no wrong
Got you around my finger like a lonely lover's charm (like a lonely lover's charm)

And 'cause I can go, I'm gon' go west
Just like a man, I'm the fortress
Like a shotgun, I can't be outdone
I'm your prostitute, you gon' get some
Like a shotgun needs an outcome
I'm your prostitute, you gon' get some

Go ahead, go way low, where I can do no harm
Go ahead, go way low in my honey lovin' arms
Go ahead, go way low, where I can do no wrong
Got you around my finger like a lonely lover's charm

Go ahead, go
Go ahead, go
Go ahead, go
Go ahead, go
Go ahead, go!
Go ahead, go
Go ahead
Eh!

Go ahead, go way low, where I can do no harm
Go ahead, go way low in my honey lovin' arms
Go ahead, go way low, where I can do no wrong
Got you around my finger like a lonely lover's charm (like a lonely lover's charm)
Like a lonely lover's charm

~xx deb.

Inside Scoop : Emma Maudsley

It's time again for the Inside Scoop! Get to know Emma of Sock Monkey Emporium a little better by reading her responses to my unexpected, but fun, questions.

~some photos Emma wanted to share, read about them, by #, at the bottom of this interview~

Shop: www.etsy.com/shop/SockMonkeyEmporiumUK
FB: www.facebook.com/SockMonkeyEmporium
Blog: www.blogspot.com/SockMonkeyEmporium

My signature color(s): Purple and Teal  

3 things in my handbag right now: Purse, Hairbrush and Business Cards  

The superpower I would love to have: Invisibility......or supersonic sewing!!!  

I get inspired by: my children and their imaginations  

What I’m reading: The Lady of the Rivers by Philippa Gregory  

If you could live anywhere you wanted (money's no object), where would it be? Cornwall.....or Scotland..... BOTH!!! 

Where do you see yourself/business in 5 years? Hopefully still making enough to support myself and my kids - maybe having someone do some of the basic sewing to speed me along 

Favorite Reality TV Show: Strictly Come Dancing 

If you were forced to only have 1 make-up item, what would it be and why? I don't really wear it so I'm not fussed day to day. For a night out it would be mascara as I make the effort to put my contacts in and I like my eyes :D  

What's your favorite item you've ever made? My 1st ever monkey - he looks bloody awful but if I hadn't have made him then I wouldn't be where I am now. He is sat on a shelf keeping an eye on the newcomers! 

Emma's photo stories: 

#1 Eiffel Tower - had wanted to visit Paris all my life and finally got there Summer 2010 - just me and my daughters :)
#2 Owls - beautiful birds and we had a group visit for my daughters' joint birthday party this summer
#3 my 1st monkey - not a reflection of my current work HA!
#4 my hobby - cross stitching - not something I get much time for at the minute :(
#5 my daughters - my inspiration and reason for getting out of bed :D 

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Thanks Emma! 

I feel like we know you just a little better now! :)

~xo 

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