20 Questions with BeckyZ Photography

Becky Zeugin is one of my oldest friends. I first met her at an Elementary school playground in 3rd grade. We became BFF's for years; through hair bands, 1st concerts, 1st kisses, 1st loves, 1st broken hearts.

Becky was not a photographer, back in our previous life, but when I saw her recent works, I was jaw droppingly in awe. "My Becky" turned into such an incredible talent. I am so proud of her, and a huge fan of her work. I'm sure you will be too. So here it goes...let's get to know her!

1. Your favorite color: teal

2. Dream Vacation: anywhere tropical

3. Favorite movie: Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl

4. Favorite Artist: Kelley Ryden http://kelleyryden.com/blog

5. Best Advice EVER? Do what you love, don’t follow money –my dad

6. Motto: Dare to dream and dream BIG

7. Like Pets? YES! I have two doggies and a cat

8. Lifechanging Event: the birth of my children and my nephews

9. Your Best Trait: Patience (although my children test how strong it is on a daily basis!)

10. Your Flaw: I lack organizational skills – big time!

11. What craft do you wish you could do? Knit – I will teach myself to do it one of these days.

12. Favorite Season: Spring, I love a good Texas thunderstorm!

13. Favorite Holiday: Thanksgiving – I love to eat!

14. Boots, Sneakers, Flip flops, Heels, Mary Jane’s or Barefoot? Fip-flops

15. Favorite Treat: Grande Peppermint Mocha Frappuccino

16. Most recent item added to your Favorites: http://www.etsy.com/listing/65577831/ready-to-ship-chunky-newborn-cap

17. Blog? http://www.beckyzphotography.com/blog

18. Facebook? http://www.facebook.com/BeckyZPhotography

19. Twitter? http://www.Twitter.com/BeckyZPhoto

20. Shop?



Can't help but share some more with you!!!!

20 Questions with Laura Evans Photography

I've long been an admirer of Laura Evans Photography. Her Style is gorgeous and recognizeable. Amazing portraits as well as amazing art prints!

I thought, it would be interesting to see what this Brit, and fellow Military Spouse has to say, in her 20 questions!

1. Your favorite color: green in various shades, right now i'm loving lime green but also a fan of mint green

2. Dream Vacation: vietnam, cambodia, laos & the camera ... but anywhere i can escape, i love being in the south of france, & california is amazing.

3. Favorite movie: top gun ... I am a dork i know

4. Favorite Artist: I don't have one, but at the moment eric church is pretty high up

5. Best Advice EVER? don't cry that it's over ... smile because it happened

6. Motto: love laugh believe

7. Like Pets? i have a husband & 2 kitties i'm a little obsessed with

8. Lifechanging Event: there have been a few but marrying my husband is pretty high ... oh yeah & getting pregnant  Since this originally posted, Laura is now Mama, to a gorgeous baby boy!

9. Your Best Trait: Come on Laura...you can't leave this blank! I'll state the obvious....you are a talented photogapher, and you have a sincere and beautiful spirit!

10. Your Flaw: stubborn, argumentative ... the list is endless

11. What craft do you wish you could do? printing of all kinds

12. Favorite Season: the next one

13. Favorite Holiday: i'm not sure i have one

14. Boots, Sneakers, Flip flops, Heels, Mary Jane’s or Barefoot? flip flops

15. Favorite Treat: a night to myself

16. Most recent item added to your Favorites:

http://www.etsy.com/listing/59801285/olindo-tha-whale-handmade-in-italy

17. Blog? www.lauraevansphotography.blogspot.com

18. Facebook? http://www.facebook.com/pages/Laura-Evans-Photography/81776348168?v=wall

19. Twitter? http://twitter.com/levansphoto

20. Shop? http://www.levansphotography.etsy.com
http://www.oohprettyshiny.etsy.com/

20 Questions with Ahoy Graphics

Today's 20 Questions, is with the fabulous Kristen Hodges of Ahoy Graphics. I met Kristen through the Homefront Team, but was so thrilled to meet her in person, and be on the HRAST Team with her (lovingly we referred to it as "Harrassed"...but really the Hampton roads Artisans Street Team).

She is a lovely person....seriously, 'lovely', all inclusively describes her. Her craftsmanship is meticulous and she has a very strong hard working ethic, and just such a sweet and generous person.

When I met her, she had a gorgeous album shop, called Fly Leaf Designs, and then she had created a new venture called Pins and Paper. However, leaving those behind and delving into her passion for logos, marketing, and design, she is now a butterfly, as Ahoy Graphics. She is responsible for my logo and worked with me on my branding. It was a wonderful experience, she was very flexible, and very professional. I highly recommend her! PLUS, she is a fellow Navy wife, so what can you do!

1. Your favorite color:

Pool Blue + Eggplant Purple {so hard to choose just one!}

2. Dream Vacation:

Italy

3. Favorite movie:

Pirates of the Caribbean trilogy

4. Favorite Artist:

Cesar Chevaz {I love Hispanic Art!}

5. Best Advice EVER?

Belief determines your destination, behavior determines your compensation.

6. Motto:

Mean what you say and say what you mean.

7. Like Pets?

LOVE! Parson Russell Terriers in particular

8. Lifechanging Event:

Corey joining the Navy—what a huge change this lifestyle was for us.

9. Your Best Trait:

Organization

10. Your Flaw:

Being a doormat when I become too much of a people pleaser

11. What craft do you wish you could do?

Bookbinding

12. Favorite Season:

Autumn

13. Favorite Holiday:

4th of July—boating, swimming, picnic-ing, and lots of loud music on the Tennessee River with family and friends, can't beat that...

14. Boots, Sneakers, Flip flops, Heels, Mary Jane’s or Barefoot?

Flip Flops

15. Favorite Treat:

Berries dipped in a bowl of sugar!

16. Most recent item added to your Favorites:

Personalized hangers for a baby shower gift

17. Blog?

I write a blog for my shop: Sell More with Design 101. It relates to Design, Branding, Community, and Marketing. www.ahoygraphics.com/category/sell-more-101/

18. Facebook?

Yep! www.facebook.com/ahoygraphics

19. Twitter?

And double yep! www.twitter.com/ahoygraphics

20. Shop?

I have a little shop on Etsy for my design work: www.ahoygraphics.etsy.com/

Some Examples!

 

 

20 Questions with Susan Sabo Photography

Recently I was cruisin my Activity feed on Etsy. I noticed my friend Robin (aka CreationsAnew), had favorited this shop, SusanSaboPhotography. I like Robin, am a dog lover. I saw the BEST dog photos EVER! I had to look more. Then I saw that some photos were of shelter dogs, and the sale benefitted these poor sweet pooches. I was sold, hook, line, and sinker for this fabulous shop. The only disap[pointment, in that, she lives on the other side of the country, so she can't do some portraits of my dog, Bear.
I knew I had to know more about the mastermind behind it. And I HAD to share her, with everyone I knew! Here she is.....Susan Sabo.

1. Your favorite color:
hands down blue.
2. Dream Vacation:
a trip to the Artic Circle. I want to actually step inside the circle.
3. Favorite movie:
"Halloween" (1978 version)
4. Favorite Artist:
Bob Dylan
5. Best Advice EVER?
that I've received? "always know who you're talking to"
that I've given? "always know who you're talking to."
6. Motto:
It's not Christmas till somebody cries.
7. Like Pets?
omg, are you kidding? i've had every kind of pet you can image. I'm a dog person. have lots of dog-related tattoos; collect dog art; I shoot for free for local rescues and shelters and I'm all about adopting and saving a life.

8. Lifechanging Event:
My dog, Stiggy's death.
9. Your Best Trait:
My independence.
10. Your Flaw:
self-criticism.
11. What craft do you wish you could do?
sculpture with metals and welding.
12. Favorite Season:
summer
13. Favorite Holiday:
Halloween
14. Boots, Sneakers, Flip flops, Heels, Mary Janes or Barefoot?
barefoot
15. Favorite Treat:
vegan cupcake made by my daughter, Jenna.
16. Most recent item added to your Favorites:
a t-shirt with a camera on it.

17. Blog?
same as my site: http://www.susansabophotography.com
18. Facebook?
http://facebook.com/susansabophotography
19. Twitter?
susansabophoto or smalldogs
20. Shop?
http://etsy.com/susansabophotography

20 Questions with Nice Girl Notes

I'll admit it....I'm not usually a huge blog reader. I know, I know. I do read articles people recommend or found helpful, and I have a couple of friends that I follow, but otherwise, not really. Then I met Roo...

It started off with a note on my Facebook wall, asking me if I was interested in participating in the 1st Cute Stuff Sale. If you are an Artisan, you likely get requests for giveaways and reviews often, and they are usually kind of ho hum for business. But when she explained to me, basically she will just be selling my stuff...I just need to offer great prices and support her, then I figured, 'sure, why not'. That night was magical!!!! Rare is the day I can sell 10 items on my facebook page...and here she was with ease on hers.
After that we worked together to create a special event for military spouse artisans on the Homefront Team. During that time, not only did I get hooked on her blog, but I got to work with her as a partner, and have to say, what an incredible business partner she is. I love her to pieces. I love knowing her brain through her blog (you MUST read this post on Spanx). I love her spirit on entrepreneurialism (is that a word?). You seriously have no idea what you are missing, if you don't follow her on FB, and read her blog.
Here is her 20 questions!

1. Your favorite color: Without realizing it, I've decorated my house in shades of light blue, cream, and a little bit of red. So I'm guessing those. Ha!

2. Dream Vacation: Somewhere tropical with my husband and kids AND a nanny. Maybe two.

3. Favorite movie: Love any sort of action/comedy, and of course I pretty much love Reese Witherspoon in just about any romantic comedy she's in.

4. Favorite Artist: Currently my 2.5 year old. She's not just drawing scribbles any more.. and it's really fun to see how her brain works.

5. Best Advice EVER? Give generously, spend wisely

6. Motto: Because I'm in the throes of toddlerhood and general craziness right now? FAKE IT TIL YOU MAKE IT.

7. Like Pets? I like dogs. Maybe when the kids are older.

8. Lifechanging Event: When Whole Foods opened near me. And when Starbucks offered their salted caramel hot chocolate. OH, jk? Getting married and having my kids?

9. Your Best Trait: Compassion? Sure, compassion!

10. Your Flaw: Dang, which one? I'm a perfectionist, which means I never get everything done. That's annoying. Also, I can't meal plan to save my life. But I'm working on it.

11. What craft do you wish you could do? Oh my gosh, I wish I could sew!

12. Favorite Season: Summer!

13. Favorite Holiday: Thanksgiving, because it's not about frantic gift giving. It's about frantic meal making. Hahaaa.. but I do love having the people I love around a table, breaking bread, and being grateful for what God's given us.

14. Boots, Sneakers, Flip flops, Heels, Mary Jane’s or Barefoot?: Flip flops for every day. Heels for nights out.

15. Favorite Treat: I can't keep nuts in the house due to my daughters' allergies, so anything with chocolate and peanut butter.

16. Most recent item added to your Favorites: Some chevron quilts.

17. Blog? www.nicegirlnotes.com

18. Facebook? www.facebook.com/nicegirlnotes <--WE HAVE SO MUCH FUN HERE

19. Twitter? www.twitter.com/nicegirlnotes

20. Shop? None. But I like all of yours!

20 Questions with Memories to You and Holds It

I met Kim, online a little over a year ago. Since then she is my online"co-worker", a fellow military wife to go to, and a great source for business advice. Not only is she intelligent and savvy, but a fabulous handmade craftsman.
Kim is the proud creator and innovator behind two Etsy shops, Memories To You and Holds It. I have items I've purchased from both shops. They are perfection. She leaves no stone unturned in her master craftsmanship; Her finishing details are incredible.

So without ado, here is her 20 Questions:

1. Your favorite color:
Red

2. Dream Vacation:
A trip to Italy

3. Favorite movie:
I don't have any 1 movie that is a favorite. I love comedy and chick flicks. I rarely see Oscar winners!

4. Favorite Artist:
Honestly, I love Thomas Kincaid. His pictures make me smile and feel at peace.

5. Best Advice EVER?
Don't complain about the stuff you can change. But the best advice I give my son is "suck it up buttercup."

6. Motto:
I don't have one!

7. Like Pets?
Yep. I have two large, hairy dogs who were my babies before the baby came along.

8. Lifechanging Event:
I would have to say my mom's death. I was 22 and realized I wasn't as grown up as I thought I was. It was during that time I learned to stand up for what I want.

9. Your Best Trait:
My wit

10. Your Flaw:
I can be a tad bit judgmental.

11. What craft do you wish you could do?
I wish I could sew!

12. Favorite Season:
Summer

13. Favorite Holiday:
Easter

14. Boots, Sneakers, Flip flops, Heels, Mary Jane’s or Barefoot?
Hmmm. I'm barefoot at home all the time but when I leave the house it is usually in heels. Unless I'm going to the gym and then it is sneakers.

15. Favorite Treat:
Chocolate Cheesecake

16. Most recent item added to your Favorites:
These sexy corset cookies :-) http://www.etsy.com/listing/56429115/sexy-corset-cookies

17. Blog?
www.memoriestoyou.blogspot.com but I hardly ever update it.

18. Facebook?
www.facebook.com/memoriestoyou

19. Twitter?
www.Twitter.com/memoriestoyou

20. Shop?
www.memoriestoyou.etsy.com
or
www.holdsit.etsy.com

20 questions with Two Seaside Babes

I know so many incredible artisans. I thought why not play a little 20 questions with some of them.

Our 1st will be Jessi, from TwoSeasideBabes.

I've known Jessi for 2 1/2 yrs, and I am so impressed with her growth and her shop. I'm sure you want to know her too.

1. Your favorite color: Purple

2. Dream Vacation: Snowboarding in Alaska

3. Favorite movie: The Hurt Locker

4. Favorite Artist: Thomas Kinkade

5. Best Advice EVER? Never dream more than you work. Always believe that hard work will lead you to your dreams.

6. Motto: Think Big. Think Bold. Think Better.

7. Like Pets? Not at this point in my life. My kids are hard enough to clean up after.

8. Lifechanging Event: My Divorce. Like you didn't know this already.

9. Your Best Trait: My super duper likeable personality. You like me already, don't you? ;-)

10. Your Flaw: I don't have any flaws. Ok...well, maybe just a tiny one. I'm a slight bit of a control freak.

11. What craft do you wish you could do? Knit

12. Favorite Season: Autumn (coincidently my daughters middle name!)

13. Favorite Holiday: Christmas

14. Boots, Sneakers, Flip flops, Heels, Mary Jane’s or Barefoot? High Heel Boots...see I gotta be difficult right?

15. Favorite Treat:Chocolate. ANYTHING chocolate!

16. Most recent item added to your Favorites:

17. Blog? www.twoseasidebabes.blogspot.com/

18. Facebook? www.facebook.com/TwoSeasideBabes

19. Twitter? www.Twitter.com/TwoSeasideBabes

20. Shop? www.twoseasidebabes.com

My Favorites from her Shop!