Welcome to the weekly Feature and Giveaway! Every Monday, we’ll be featuring a lovely craftsperson, artist, or artisan – and every week you’ll have the chance to win something from their shop!
This week we welcome Sandy, from Mi So Happy! Sandy makes a whole range of lovely sewn goodies.. read on to find out more!
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Where do you live?
I live in los angeles, in a community called silverlake. There’s an actual lake, although it’s really a reservoir . This reservoir has a path surrounding it in a beautiful park like setting where people walk their dogs, jog and enjoy nature year round.
Where do you work?
I freelance at two companies doing technical design work.
What’s your favorite place in the world & why?
I love New York. The vibe, fashion, flea markets and takashimaya.
More about yourself, business, family…
My grandmother was a business owner during the early sixties – she ran a coffee shop single handedly. She loved cooking and singing and won many trophies in song festivals wearing her best kimono.
What did you want to be when you ‘grew up’?
I always loved sewing & wanted to be a designer, however there was a short period in which I thought I’d pursue being a flight attendant.
How did you get into your craft?
I always loved art and started sewing at a young age. My allowance went towards buying fabrics and kept sewing my own clothes during my high school years.
What do you make?
I’ve made clothing, hand bags & totes, comforters & duvets, kids clothing, kitchen dish cloths, napkins and leather bags & pouches.
What are you most proud of making?
I think I’m most proud of making a leather handbag with zig zag stitching, fully lined with a zipper top. Next would be the custom book bag for an etsy alchemy buyer in canada. This bag was made very sturdy, lined with amy butler fabric and finished with a ykk zipper.
What do you like most/least about selling online?
I love the exposure I get selling online and meeting the nicest buyers. It’s really a thrill that they purchase my product based on a photo & description from a indie designer like me. I wish I could meet them, thank them in person & share some stories between us.
I love…
thrift shops, trims from france, organic veggies & fruits, farmer’s markets, vintage furniture with dove tailing, citrus/herb scented soaps and poha jam.
It drives me crazy…
…when I can’t find a parking spot at my favorite food emporium—trader joe’s
My favourite word is..
natural
If you could sum up your work in one sentence?
mi so happi is a thoughtful, handmade collection of clothing, accessories and kitchen “wear”.
Visit Sandy online!
This week, Sandy is giving away one of her lovely $24 aprons! As Sandy says – “I pride myself on having a great fitting apron – it’s not about cutting a rectangle and putting some ties on!”
This giveaway is open internationally – yay!
To Enter:
1. Visit Mi So Happy, and come back here leaving a comment about your favourite piece from the store.
2. For additional entries, leave a comment saying that you: followed or subscribed to Epheriell Designs (or already do); have Twittered about the givewaway; have shared the giveaway with friends on Facebook, or; you have written a blog post about it.
3. Entries close next Sunday night, the 9th of August, at 12pm Australian EST. Winners are announced the next day as part of next week’s Feature and Giveaway post.
Remember to leave me a way of contacting you.. and Good Luck!
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The winner of last week’s giveaway – Aimee W – congratulations!
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Just love it!!!
Going to twit about it!
Julie
The Kyoto Obi Tote is lovely.
The Beach Waitress Retro Flower Apron is so cute! Love the fabric used
Oh, I follow this blog too
My favorite item is the carmel lipstick bag.
I receive and subscribe to your emails.
Beach Waitress Flower Halter Apron is absolutely awesome. I am loving the halter neck and the retro print.
i follow your blog
I love the peach blossum apron. Thanks for this lovely giveaway.
Micky
xxoo
I tweeted!
I also follow this blog!
I LOVE the Pink Taffy Craft Apron!
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Love this tote.
The Aqua Rose Craft Apron is definately my favourite!
I love the West Bird Apron! Great shop!
And I’m one of your followers!
You have been nominated for a “One Lovely Blog” award! Check out more details here on my blog:
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Beach Waitress Flower Halter Apron is adorable
its so hard to choose but I suppose the wine bird vendor apron is my favorite
oh, and I already follow your blog
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love it!
oooh, has to be this beautiful purse
I love the Beach Waitress Flower Halter Apron!
And I follow you
I love this one!
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I really like the Dotted Flowers Craft Apron! Thanks!
The Wine Bird Vendor Apron is my favourite – love the deep blue colours!
ooo I love the shop banner actually, such cute buttons! The Kyoto Obi Tote is my favourite piece
Also I just signed up to follow you after your own giveaway post :p
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I love the obi totes! I’m a fan of cultural pieces in general, and this one reminds me of my Japanese grandpa. It’s fantastic!
The Wood Button Tote is definitely my cup of tea – adorable! And I’m now following you too
I love the Baby Rose Vendor Apron, very pretty!
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now following your blog!
micaela6955 at msn dot com
I like the Mint Chocolate Craft Apron. It’s so very cute! Thanks