This week we welcome Marisa and her beautiful shop, Seaworthy. I am a little bit in love with Marisa’s lovely lace and crochet jewellery… read on to find out more about her and to win $30 worth of gorgeousness from her shop!
Where do you live?
I currently live in Portland, Oregon.
Where do you do your work?
I work out of a small space in my house.
What’s your favourite place in the world, and why?
Oh boy, this is so cliche but my favorite place in the world is my mom’s house. She still lives in the house that my brother and I were raised in. I mostly love it because she is there but also because its filled with memories and all the comforts of home. Close runner up would Short Sands Beach at Oswald West State Park on the Oregon Coast. Get there early enough to see the fog, stay long enough to enjoy the sun. It’s truly a wonderland: the forest, the creek, the beach, the ocean, the surfers, the cliffs, the waves…wish I was there now!
Tell us a little bit more about yourself! Your ‘day job’ or business, family, hobbies…
I’m currently sharing a home with the two loves of my life, my boyfriend, Clyde, and our dog, Sable. I have irons in a few fires at the moment. Seaworthy is my main focus but I also write and edit for Momentum Magazine and do some freelance writing work. Â I also enjoy riding my bike around Portland and doing as much yoga as possible. I’m starting yoga teacher training in July!
What did you want to be ‘when you grew up’?
A million things and it’s been ever changing… a vet, a doctor, a dancer and a writer.
How did you first get into your craft/art?
I’ve been making crafts for as long as I can remember. As a child it was Fimo beads, cross stitch, paint by number, sewing projects, art projects, etc. Â I’ve had a few stints with making jewelry through out my life as well. But when I started combing my love of found vintage objects with jewelry making, I knew I was on to something. Not because everything sold right away (it didn’t), but because of how much I enjoyed doing it. It started with a jar full of old keys that I had been collecting. One day, I just put one on a chain and started wearing it. People loved it and Seaworthy Jewelry just grew from there.
What do you make?
Jewelry using found vintage objects. This could include crochet, skeleton keys, pendants, lockets, glass knobs, beads, etc.
What are you most proud of making?
Probably the necklaces with the vintage crochet. I really enjoy putting them together.
What do you like the most/least about selling your wares online?
I like that I can reach a broad audience and share my work with people that I normally wouldn’t be able to selling locally. My least favorite thing is not getting to meet buyers in person or see them try something on. I love seeing how the item looks on someone else.
What’s your favourite word?
I really like the word “flotsam”. I don’t have a use for it but it means debris that is left at sea, I guess I like ocean related terms.
Find Marisa Online!
Shop:Â seaworthysend.etsy.com
Website:Â www.seaworthypdx.com
Blog:Â marisa-howard.blogspot.com
Twitter: @marisae503
Facebook Page:Â http://www.facebook.com/pages/Portland-OR/Seaworthy/112867242089422
This week you could win a $30 voucher to Seaworthy!!
To Enter:
1. Visit Seaworthy 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 Friday, the 30th of July, at 12pm Australian EST.
The winner will be chosen via Random.org
Remember to leave me a way of contacting you.. and Good Luck!
(I will be announcing the winner of my website giveaway on Sunday!)
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my favourite item is the Vintage Heart Tag Earrings <3
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It is so hard to make a decision on my favorite piece of jewelry; Marisa does such a great job! I love the keys, with my favorite being the vintage key necklace with pearl and glass on silver chain! So pretty and simple. I also love the crochet stuff, but don’t think I personally could pull it off, plus the kids would probably rip it off my neck first chance they got!
Great job Marisa, keep up the good work!
Such a hard decision on my favorite piece! I really love the new lavendar crochet flower with layers of chain. But I’m very excited about my new red flower crochet necklace I just got last night. My favorite part of all the pieces is the history of each. I love that you’re wearing a story, and that it’s completely unique!
The vintage crochet necklaces are so stunning, I can’t decide which I enjoy more. I may have to side with the lilac as it’s my favorite color.
I love the Turquoise Glass and Brass Flower Necklace. Just beautiful!
I follow and subscribe 🙂
Ive tweeted this giveaway on Twitter
http://twitter.com/ShinyGlitterBug/status/19390479630
I love the Vintage Brass Filagree Pendant 🙂
already followed epheriell on facebook 🙂
The Vintage Key Necklace (Extra Long with Nautical Star Charm) is absolutely charming. It’s cute and timeless, it can be passed on for generations & generations. It is the key to my heart.
I have tweeted about the competition on Twitter here: http://twitter.com/underhero/status/19391394852
beautiful designs.
tweeted about it 🙂
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i like the vintage crochet and multiple chain necklace with pearl.suits my gf, and she loves purple^^
I like the crochet flower with pearls and chunky glass beads 🙂
the anchor locket with pearls is awesome!
Wow, I love those crochet and lace pieces! The Vintage Lace Necklace Vintage Locket Necklace Double Layer is especially cute; I can’t resist lockets or lace.
I follow via GFC and subscribe via email. 🙂
I love adore the Heavy Vintage Key and Long Brass Chain!!! It is just lovely! I like the weight of the chain versus the key! so lovely! xo
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my favorite item at seaworthy is the vintage key earrings! i love the idea of keys, keys and more keys
My favourite item is the Turquoise Glass and Brass Flower Necklace
I’m following via Google (Jasmine1485)
I tweeted about it: http://twitter.com/NTFancy/status/19481735767
My favorite is the Antiqued Anchor Locket with Pearls Necklace, a very romantic piece. Thanks for the lovely giveaway.
I follow via GFC, thank you.
I love the Vintage Crochet Flower Necklace with Pearl and Glass Accents!
I am already a subscriber to Epheriell, also!
Definitely my favourite piece is the Vintage Crochet Flower Necklace with Pearl and Glass Accents – so olde-world and simply divine.
Cheers,
Tasha
Already a subscriber to your good-ness Jess!!
I love the Vintage Key and Pearls Necklace
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I subscribe to your blog
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HI, first want to say your giveaways are awesome. Am thrilled to have one the migraine pack from The Ferris Wheels a (have blogged it here http://glorioushats.blogspot.com/2010/07/hot-and-cold-packs-relieving-aches-and.html ) Thank both of you so much.
Second, you bet I am signing up for this great giveaway too. Seaworthy has oh so lovely items in her shop. My fav is the crocheted necklace with 3 flowers http://www.etsy.com/listing/47128880/vintage-crochet-flower-necklace-with The used of keys is also very pretty in many of her designs.
Already follow this blog. thanks so much. Jane
Just came across this blog and love it! I’m definitely a follower now so I look forward to all new posts!
It’s hard to choose which piece was my favorite because I loved all of them! Maybe the long necklace with vintage lace pearls and fleur de lis charm. Any of the necklaces with the white lace flower was lovely as well.
Keep up the great posts!
Gorgeous giveaway!! I love everything in Seaworthy’s shop but the Vintage Lace Necklace with Vintage Locket is my favourite! http://www.etsy.com/listing/51157762/vintage-lace-necklace-vintage-locket
I’m a subscriber to your blog =)
I have tweeted =) Thanks so much for the beautiful giveaway. Love your blog. =)
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Very useful. Did a random search on Google for cross stitch and found this post. Glad I did. 🙂