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Zuma's Findings @ Etsy

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Eye Poetry Photography @ Etsy

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MTPhotoJournal @ Etsy

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RetroLovePhotography

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Cards, fine art prints, wooden mobiles, etc.

Purchase them here:

FreyaArt @ Etsy

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For a long time, I have admired Alicia Bock’s photography. Aren’t they gorgeous?
I think they'd be perfect Mother's Day/Anniversary/Wedding/Birthday gifts.

Alicia Bock

Alicia Bock's Etsy shop 

[Interview with Ingrid from Wood & Wool Stool]

1. Please tell us a bit about yourself.

I'm Ingrid, mother of son Minne and daughter Pippa and married to Henk.

Besides my family life I work 3 days a week in the coolest place in the Netherlands Villa Augustus, where I have my weekly 'flowerday' on Thursday. I like photography and find blogging a great way to capture my life.

2.  What inspired you to make your very first wood & wool stool and how did you decide to make it into a business?

In 2008 I designed my first recycled wooden stool with a crocheted cover for my home.

It turned out very well and the invention of a crochet cover on the seat turned out very well.

After some requests of family and friends, I decided to make custommade stools for other people and that is how it all started.

Since then I've made a lot of stools and designed meanwhile several other interior products.

The products are all handmade and have something to do with (recycled) wood, wool, crochet and color.

3.  What is your typical day like?

No day is the same, but I always start with coffee and a little tour along the web. I work different days and hours at Villa Augustus.

4. What inspires your creativity?

Traveling and my workplace at Villa Augustus, but also international Interior magazines and the internet.

5.  What is the best part of owning your own handicraft business?

I like what I make and because I don't have an actual shop, but only sell through internet, I can work whenever I want.

Most of the orders of my handmade stools are from people all over the world. It's so cool that (almost) everyone sends me a happy thank you e-mail when their stool arrived.

6.  What is your least favorite part about your work?

Definitely the packing and shipping.

7.  Do you have any tips for someone who wants to sell their own handicrafts?

Only make things you like yourself and stick to your style.

8.  Whose work do you admire?

I'm a big fan of Piet Hein Eek since he started making furniture.

Piet Hein Eek 

9. What is the best place you have traveled to? Why?

Spain. During the years we've been in all kind of districts and I like them all. I like the versatility of the country and the wonderful cities like Sevilla, Madrid, Valencia, San Sebastian, Salamanca and most of all Barcelona.

10. Do you like to read? Any favorite/must-read books?

I love to read and I would love to read more if I only had more time.

Now on my bedside table: Bonita Avenue by Peter Buwalda.

Thank you so much Ingrid for taking the time to do this interview! 

Here are the links to Ingrid's blog & Etsy Shop & Flickr page:

WOOD & WOOL STOOL

WOOD & WOOL STOOL ETSY SHOP

WOOD & WOOL STOOL @ FLICKR

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Love these!

I’d like the white one, please and thank you. J

You can purchase them here.

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I’m happy to introduce Nataliya and her Etsy shop Precious Little Baby Boutique. Nataliya sells adorable handmade items for babies. I have included in this post just a sampling of the beautiful items she sells.

Let's get to know Nataliya:

Q: Tell us a bit about yourself.

A: I am a stay-at-home-mom who home-schools her children. I’m happy to be earning some income so that I can take my kids to museums and take them out for ice-cream. A part of the money goes to sending packages to missionaries in Russia, who work with prisoners to help them have hope. Our family admires what the missionaries do and we love to help. We ship necessities to a family with seven children.

Q: What made you decide to open up an Etsy shop? How long have you had it?

A: I have been knitting and making things since I was 5. I always gave everything to friends and relatives. One day my sister opened an Etsy shop for me and told me that now the whole world can see the beautiful items I make. At first I was sceptical, but when the first photographer contacted me, I was in heaven. Her name is Patricia Anderson and she inspired me to make baby items. I have a whole notebook full of ideas now. 24 hours per day just isn't enough time to make them all. J

My shop has been open for nine months.

Q: What is your favorite item in your shop? Why?

My favorite item in the shop is the hungry caterpillar, because it’s the softest, fuzziest thing ever. Perfect for precious babies’ skin.

Q: Which item is the best seller?

A: Items for twins are popular as well as headbands during spring and summer. In the fall and winter, I sell many hats and blankets.

Q: What is your favorite thing to do when you have free time?

A: I don’t have much free time but when I do, I love to play with my 3-year-old.

Q: Do you like to read? Any books you would like to recommend?

A: I love reading but barely ever have time for it. Every once in awhile, a bubble bath with a good book, is a must.


Precious Little Baby Boutique

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