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Wing by Sea ~ Artisan Feature and Giveaway

by | Oct 8, 2010 | Giveaways | 117 comments

This week we welcome  the lovely Michelle Lorimer from Wing By Sea. Michelle makes some gorgeous jewellery… see for yourself!

Where do you live?

Avalon, NSW

Where do you do your work?

I work in the living room rather than the study, I like the space, the light, the tv for company, and the big dining room table!

What’s your favourite place in the world, and why?

Oh, that’s a tough one. I think I go for the feel of a time rather than a particular place. Sunny relaxed happy times. That can be down the coast on a family holiday or out on my own front porch.

Tell us a little bit more about yourself! Your ‘day job’ or business, family, hobbies…

My day job is working part-time as a Graphic designer in-house for a large company full of science-types. It works well with taking care of my little boy, my husband is home the days I work. I work on Wing By Sea when I should be watching tv and sleeping! To get back some ‘me’ time I recently took up crochet – it’s the perfect little hobby, portable and quick, and very cute!

What did you want to be ‘when you grew up’?

A ‘designer’! Didn’t really matter which particular discipline. I ended up choosing Product Design when I was in Year 11.

How did you first get into your craft/art?

I can’t even remember, it was so long ago. I do remember doing work experience in I think year 10, in two jewellery shops. One of the stores did a lot of custom work and stringing repairs, which I got to work on. I loved looking at all the loose gemstones, like a pirate’s treasure!

What do you make?

I make jewellery! I love making all sorts of things actually, but there is something so amazing about jewellery, the scale of it, the details, the variety of materials and finishes, that is so immensely satisfying.

What are you most proud of making?

Anything fiddly! I’m rather proud of my ‘swing‘ range of earrings, deceptively simple, but it took a bit of time to get the design working really well.

What do you like the most/least about selling your wares online?

The thing I like the most is the ‘anytime’ ability of it all. I can work on the shop at any time of day, I can receive sales while I sleep! I send my pieces around the world, which is just so amazing to me.

I love…

A sunny day, when my kid tells me he loves me or tells me some crazy story, and a hug from my husband.

It drives me crazy when…

…the place is a mess, I can’t think!

What’s your favourite word?

I don’t know about favourite, but I probably use the word ‘dude’ entirely way too much. For which my husband teases me mercilously, as he should!

If you could sum yourself or your work up in one sentence, it would say…

Wing by sea is an eclectic jewellery collection, the result of being inspired by the beautiful things and lovely people I see around me.

Visit Michelle Online

Shop:  etsy.com/shop/wingbysea

Blog:  wingbysea.blogspot.com/

Twitter:  twitter.com/wingbysea

Facebook Page:  facebook.com/wingbysea

This week, Michelle is giving away a $25USD voucher to spend in her Etsy store – hurrah! There are so many pretty things you could get… and it’s open worldwide!

(Giveaway now closed)

To Enter:

1. Visit Wing by Sea and come back here leaving a comment about your favourite piece from the page.

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 15th of October, at 12pm Australian EST.

The winner will be chosen via Random.org

Please remember to leave me a way of contacting you!

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The winner of last week’s lemon tree lane giveaway is Kellie!

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  4. Stacey
    Stacey on October 9, 2010 at 7:53 am

    I love the long silver necklace with the square wooden beads. Just my thing!
    I’m about to share on facebook.

  5. MelodyJ
    MelodyJ on October 9, 2010 at 8:53 am

    I like I Don’t Mind Earrings.

    melodyj(at)gmail(dot)com

  6. Julie
    Julie on October 9, 2010 at 9:10 am

    wow, they are all so pretty its hard to choose just one, but if i had to… i would choose the sterling silver necklace,quartz and czech glass – snowdrop. i don’t have enough necklaces in my collection. and its so pretty.

  7. Julie
    Julie on October 9, 2010 at 9:11 am

    and, i already subscribed to epheriell designs 🙂

  8. Kimberly
    Kimberly on October 9, 2010 at 10:14 am

    I like the sterling silver and gemstone bracelet, smoky quartz.

  9. Kimberly
    Kimberly on October 9, 2010 at 10:14 am

    I’m already subscribed to epherielldesigns.

  11. Racheal Binney
    Racheal Binney on October 9, 2010 at 3:08 pm

    I love the sterling silver earings with the vintage beads-rock steady.

    I already subscribe to Ephirell.

  12. Helen
    Helen on October 9, 2010 at 4:21 pm

    I already subscribe to Eperiell…. I love I Don’t mind earrings…they are already on my favourites page on ETSY!!

  16. Vickie (jewelflyt)
    Vickie (jewelflyt) on October 9, 2010 at 7:35 pm

    oh, yes & I already follow Epheriell Designs 🙂

  18. va
    va on October 9, 2010 at 7:56 pm

    I am following this blog through google and am subscribed .

    tumblemumbo at gmail dot com
    thank you !

  19. mruna
    mruna on October 9, 2010 at 8:43 pm

    Love the sterling silver oxidised earrings!

  20. mruna
    mruna on October 9, 2010 at 8:45 pm

    Follow your blog too

  21. Kirra
    Kirra on October 9, 2010 at 10:59 pm

    darn! I have navigated away from the page, but think they are called Comet earrings. they are the ones in the 2nd product pic on this page anyway. they’re lovely, as are sooo many of the pieces. I adore the colour combinations of red tones with blue and ambery things, and the vintage stuff is pretty spesh and different too. love it!

  22. Lynn
    Lynn on October 10, 2010 at 1:40 am

    Love the amazonite bib necklace, a bold statement piece. Wonderful jewelry!

  23. Lita
    Lita on October 10, 2010 at 10:15 am

    Already following you on twitter and fb and all that jazz. Tweeted the giveaway too!

  24. Lita
    Lita on October 10, 2010 at 10:15 am

    My favourite goody – I can’t pick just one! The One Day earrings, the freshwater pearl bracelet and necklace…I oculd keep going lol

  25. Sally
    Sally on October 10, 2010 at 10:26 am

    My fave is the the mariner necklace – it’s sooo gorgeous!
    But it was hard to choose!

  26. Sally
    Sally on October 10, 2010 at 10:28 am

    I already follow Epheriell Designs

  28. jenn
    jenn on October 10, 2010 at 1:02 pm

    I love the silver earrings – tourmalinated quartz and oxidized silver – blizzard 🙂

  29. Claire
    Claire on October 10, 2010 at 1:02 pm

    My very favorite item is the whimsy earrings – rustic vintage jewels on silver.

  30. jenn
    jenn on October 10, 2010 at 1:02 pm

    I also subscribe via google 🙂

  31. Julie B
    Julie B on October 10, 2010 at 1:49 pm

    I love the brass necklace with Silver Bird.
    jhbalvin at gmail dot com

  32. Julie B
    Julie B on October 10, 2010 at 1:49 pm

    I follow your blog on gfc as jhb and get your emails.

  33. Cerceii Ilincai
    Cerceii Ilincai on October 10, 2010 at 5:08 pm

    Hi! My favorites are the antiqued brass earrings, the ones with coloured vintage glass. 🙂
    I.m a follower of your blog via Google Friend Connect.

    email: cercei.handmade@yahoo.com
    Please count me in =]

  39. Lilly
    Lilly on October 10, 2010 at 8:55 pm

    I love the sterling silver earrings. vintage jewels, oxidised silver. Gorgeous!
    Thanks for the chance.

  40. igea
    igea on October 10, 2010 at 8:57 pm

    I follow Epheriell Designs as “wolfsrain”
    igea777@gmail.com

  42. Carol L.
    Carol L. on October 10, 2010 at 9:16 pm

    Very talented and I love the wire wrap bracelet – vintage brass beads, sterling silver – burn. It’s so unique. Thanks for this find.
    Carol L.
    Lucky4750@aol.com

  43. Carol L.
    Carol L. on October 10, 2010 at 9:17 pm

    I’m a GFC follower under Lucky47.
    Carol L.
    Lucky4750@aol.com

  44. Carol L.
    Carol L. on October 10, 2010 at 9:18 pm

    I’m an email subscriber.
    Carol L.
    Lucky4750@aol.com

  45. peripatetic33
    peripatetic33 on October 10, 2010 at 9:33 pm

    my favorite is copper handmade earrings. white flower, green czech glass

  46. Claire
    Claire on October 10, 2010 at 10:05 pm

    There are so many beautiful pieces, that it is hard to pick one, I love them all! But since I must – the blue amazonite bib necklace is gorgeous!

  47. Di
    Di on October 10, 2010 at 10:05 pm

    I love the One Day Earrings Vintage Jewels On Silver.

  48. Di
    Di on October 10, 2010 at 10:07 pm

    I follow and subscribe!
    djchilds at hot mail dot com

  49. Claire
    Claire on October 10, 2010 at 10:08 pm

    I have tweeted about the giveaway!

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