Friday's Favorites 7/29/2011

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Some awesomely awesome things I came across on etsy lately.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.252304915.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.252304915.jpg" width="256" /></a></div><h1 style="font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 4px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: center; width: 570px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-weight: normal;">I Just Want to Make Beautiful Things Even If Nobody Cares. 8x10 Inspiring Photographic Print. $12</span></h1><div style="text-align: center;">from <a class="username" href="http://www.etsy.com/people/EeeBee?ref=ls_profile" style="color: #0192b5; display: inline !important; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 14px; margin-bottom: 2px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-decoration: underline;">EeeBee</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.188331069.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.188331069.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/60464939/original-photo-coffee-tumbler-road-bike"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 12px;"></span></a></span></div><h1 style="font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 4px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: center; width: 570px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/60464939/original-photo-coffee-tumbler-road-bike">Original Photo Coffee Tumbler Road Bike in New York City $24</a></span></h1><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/60464939/original-photo-coffee-tumbler-road-bike"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-size: 12px; line-height: 14px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0192b5;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 2px; text-align: center;">from KAMcGovern</span></span></span></a></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.232568324.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.232568324.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><b><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/71340511/modern-dining-table-chairs-willow-free"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 12px;"></span></a></b></span></div><h1 style="font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 4px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: center; width: 570px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><b><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/71340511/modern-dining-table-chairs-willow-free">Modern Dining Table & Chairs - "Willo</a></b></span><b><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/71340511/modern-dining-table-chairs-willow-free">w" (FREE SHIPPING) $900</a></b></h1><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><div style="text-align: center;"><b><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/71340511/modern-dining-table-chairs-willow-free"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-size: 12px; line-height: 14px;">from <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0192b5;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="margin-bottom: 2px;">woodbirddesign</span></span></span></a></b></div></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;"><div><br /></div></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.247245897.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.247245897.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_1639780746">Low Back Multicolor Cotton Dress $169</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/74874195/low-back-multicolor-cotton-dress-perfect">from <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0192b5; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 14px; margin-bottom: 2px;"><b><u>LanaStepul</u></b></span></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.197043105.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="261" src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.197043105.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_1639780738">Cassette Tape Belt Buckle $20</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/63035232/cassette-tape-belt-buckle-mix-tape">from bmused</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.241972232.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="214" src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.241972232.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_1639780800">Recycled Skateboard Spinning Tops $15</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/73600341/recycled-skateboard-spinning-top-toy">from <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0192b5; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 14px; margin-bottom: 2px;"><b><u>TrilliumArtisans</u></b></span></span></a></div>

Friday's Favorites 7/29/2011

Some awesomely awesome things I came across on etsy lately. I Just Want to Make Beautiful Things Even If Nobody Cares. 8x10 Inspiring Photog...

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Friday's Favorites 1/21/11

<div align="center"> No theme this week, just some rad stuff I came across on <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">etsy</span>. Enjoy!</div><div align="center"><br /> </div><div align="center"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564448787503393250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj43QupHOsxuvEDhc5hb1jwFCxMOj0DSen-XIC4eZys8e8W6lr-RmOi8CKUegbfY8DkDUgGvh0hEExJsJE2uEObMBDJW4s0lzqSbE95z6_Oe05Gc9ApxxgFB0o0tLtee89u5lHMhjAny24/s400/a1.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" /> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/65830791/8x10-snowflake-photo-ice-crystals">8x10 Snowflake Photo </a>$20</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/65933918/painting"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564449283174727058" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFKYt3k4CWcOSrLVbFI6lnTTfQOpz2M1iqx4QIlFqRFFceR_u3VHx3O-l05KFuarMr5LDtUWz3ctnLgPddrhd-ids3UBfhe1xGDgSxtV4WV07ianUdLuN9oSz4nkQMq-2jN7SCEUFg-xs/s400/a1.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 271px; CURSOR: hand" />Oil on Canvas Painting</a> $900</div><div align="center">I love this painting. It reminds me of film for some reason.</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"><br /> </div><div align="center"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/60612530/holy-cool-wrist-cuff-you-definitely-dont"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564448433884915842" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfgaJ96PoZHxcHAfzCCxxj1T_TzzEniUd8LvUjpWVHKbsgK5TsnWR9RyvgnlxQ3CI_56Vzu1cD5ywNvHdu8dnK1OCQR847jbX4iHn1Qli0rvwpTGRnkpnMWan90KBnOshyvS8twa3fy-w/s400/a1.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/60612530/holy-cool-wrist-cuff-you-definitely-dont">HOLY cool wrist cuff </a>$30</div><div align="center">This shop also has great belt buckles.<br /><br /></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><br /><br /></div><div align="center"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/45456847/penelope-the-sword-swallower-art-photo"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564448128287504610" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLDtrVwg8xqK882p-lgVd8wCWgXCrvQigMsr-tQltwpx9zSWRPVmwlYRBm3JLDAXS3haOr6zV-g3WdDrq-opOtt57d5KPS2LbUsejCjBJ1LQmRbY5Q3db0g5YISZ5ByAvcKaLki21jOC8/s400/a1.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 251px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/45456847/penelope-the-sword-swallower-art-photo">Penelope the Sword Swallower Art Print</a> $20<br /><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/66077223/customer-appreciation-primitive"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564447231610533506" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg72ey3fD2pwsjKfK_qmCfciEZb5imUm81qIO99nMjKi9mKjYouMWt-zWte5E0ROAAIIvVbu86AlVWQEVwnc8oG8H0qF_wOQcuprTk3W5JQw-I2Sd8-qgXKBoXpwTa5W9rC2ubFA7nGlks/s400/a1.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 325px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/66077223/customer-appreciation-primitive">Thorns of Love Muslin Heart</a> $31.46<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/61254968/original-modern-abstract-painting"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564446790616959186" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic5VvrCO_kbX8ETrLreDzvRv6mIJPfzhrwqDjWeev5kYXbZFWrXHMwe91kqV4wuTu5AAb0XRX9hTGIGPHcUBjTvvdwuBFhcEm-tr_s1McyXwLU0qhJX8B2luxx1BBJHVmLJhvJPO8S3rU/s400/a1.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/61254968/original-modern-abstract-painting">After the Rain Large Painting</a> $199<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/42058090/the-art-lovers-suitor-fine-art-print-8-x"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564445165703179634" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdKunLtMow_osSgnjQYIYhQXDgLpNjPvVjuWcQdKWSj7JGSz07IljtHvhTT5XPVkomumGAeqqeIQqCZYRNRLV2VUfT3TeipnAX4lP6sIoarIVM9S50BGQ74bEA8xL206M61K3nAmRzsG8/s400/a1.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 392px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/42058090/the-art-lovers-suitor-fine-art-print-8-x">The Art Lover's Suitor Print</a> $22<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/65369212/valentines-day-hand-crocheted-pink"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564444497811773826" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgasUvUWI5oqV1Da-Ipsx-bctFqrPcYT-3HVtlXmT59Q7nLPcTEkGwbr5dJaBC7DRG5ZREJILSjVfTyObPkF4uGisZYy6lAxHrOLHOtIksYczAIToouZ6zW3ysnN6bFvbzLSAvfeacZqZo/s400/a1.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/65369212/valentines-day-hand-crocheted-pink">Valentine's Day Hand Crocheted Doilies - Set of 4</a> $20<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/55701303/mini-cheeseburger-cookies-2-doz-kids-are"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564444111693513554" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTIkRKnKc4HlE-tDT0D2A4j9VOQHhVRISQmN8p_xcf9TeKYztePySdh3PWgxPdbI502CqAQ7qoUcXq3bXObfGaMzHGCwM_RwP_XEg3-jrpiAxOIPv0DUNTiAxZPJrxeTy1k2E0fAxnd_0/s400/a1.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 287px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/55701303/mini-cheeseburger-cookies-2-doz-kids-are">Mini Cheeseburger Cookies 2 Dozen</a> $21<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/58833729/tuxedo-bow-headband-in-crimson"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564439358193223282" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO4oREWl8loYqP1-Q1YGfwWe8WmUXKILVFiYPLKtRID8R36jAovH8Z5dMOHDwXbVu55Wsgki5O64GRfx77vuWkzehmAwIw3SvoS5UAhNMNKA5TOpyJqIJt0H0Hj-8986FTasp4swbY3k0/s400/a1.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/58833729/tuxedo-bow-headband-in-crimson">Tuxedo Bow Headband </a>$20.90</div><div align="center">Such a cute photo too!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/66053357/the-emma-necklace"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564434821627664898" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjizg7VmSmXVxot3VfR505at_982blQWqBhJEu4E-sixr0irrWvoI9x8vpgVPl0j__R2ySN_F4VVS-ZlVwSWkBbMjDYHfF1KWbm4UekI18UKCvZ_yi3DajNB-80dZ0xlDk6WH4JWOcn-oE/s400/a1.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></a><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/66053357/the-emma-necklace">The Emma Necklace</a> $24</div><div align="center">I love the combination of fiber and chains on this necklace!</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">If you would like to be featured for "Friday's Favorites" <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">convo</span> me on <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">etsy</span> <a href="http://lilacpopphotography.etsy.com/">here</a>!</div><br /></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>

Friday's Favorites 1/21/11

No theme this week, just some rad stuff I came across on etsy . Enjoy! 8x10 Snowflake Photo $20 Oil on Canvas Painting $900 I love this...

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Skies Dream Blue Giveaway and Interview

<div><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><p align="center"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/skiesdreamblue"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.120615570.jpg" style="WIDTH: 421px; HEIGHT: 550px; CURSOR: hand" /></a></p><br /><div align="center">It's giveaway time again! Meet Grace Hamilton, an incredible artist, illustrator, and lover of fashion from the UK. Let me tell you, she is fiercely talented!</div><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="left"><br /><br />How did you get started?<br /><br />Well I started my <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">etsy</span> shop very recently, after many years of thinking how I'd love to get my work out there, but still being a little unsure. But I decided that now was the right time for a number of reasons. Mainly because for the last few months I was on an art course, which wasn't really supporting me and my style of work - and so after leaving it I just knew that I couldn't give up on my art, I just had to try and do it on my own.<br /><br /></div><br /><p align="center"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/skiesdreamblue"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441459258489078162" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm1fJSH1zmkA-KeB2p5sVzjLH705QUTvNARq4ziIOERESzquyj_yNA-ARJ2twPeToz3xDCvEaBOXWYqb-8M0CIILUWYtxfmpD-qHP43I_F0Z9gvARVLpm4SXTizNhAPwh2kUPZDe6Pp3g/s400/a1.jpg" style="WIDTH: 304px; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></a></p><br /><div><br /><br />What is your favorite creative thing to do?<br /><br />Drawing serves as the basis of all my work, especially when its inspired by fashion photography. That plays a large role in all that I do as I find that it takes the clothes into something much more magical and has so much impact. For example <a href="http://www.timwalkerphotography.com/">Tim Walker's </a>photography. He's my absolute favourite!! It's the fairytale sense you get from his work, and I suppose in my work I aim to try and create something like that. I really love mixing vintage pieces such as old fairytale book pages or prints of flowers with my drawings. I guess that personally it's all about trying to make something innocent and beautiful, but with a sadness to it. Much like <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">fairy tales</span> themselves.<br /><br /></div><br /><p align="center"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/skiesdreamblue"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441459500924202066" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjEd73wUKdSzaivoK7COvSYm_LtomRPkkMl-Ln15QcA79kPRUaDN2JpHkOTdh5q77K4isdplAwU853Tgjs1KLrDUxu9sRpe53V3aZGmvgcTI-Rn4SA0b2nEGAnSlgYGK1EtD93Zl-Zv7Q/s400/a2.jpg" style="WIDTH: 291px; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></a></p><br /><div><br />How long have you been doing this?<br /><br />I've only recently started my shop but for a few years now I've been collecting vintage books and clothes, and stacks of fashion magazines to inspire my drawings. But last summer I left school and because I was feeling a little lost and unsure of what to do with myself, I started drawing nearly every single day and started to see the progress in my work. As for art in general, it may sound corny.. but for most of my life I've been creating things and drawing pictures of people or clothes. There's the most <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">embarrassing</span> little fashion illustrations I did when I was twelve that my mum still has!!<br /><br /></div><br /><p align="center"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/skiesdreamblue"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441459659975920082" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMurx2wGtO-6kgBDiOfv4cmdXyzzKWBjfZKm-DpkScYXgxqN1gOAKCyUA42Xfa5ZKVu8TCcdi5KjW3c3opYLj30xybEXvVNz0qJEt_xy9hcD-21dtpitk3S-NPcQfVAnnccUV6G8IsprA/s400/a3.jpg" style="WIDTH: 291px; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></a></p><br /><div><br />Can you describe the process?<br /><br />I always start with a pencil drawing, and then depending on what it turns out like I start to imagine the background and the clothes. Most of it strangely depends on the way the face looks, the expression or the way the hair falls. From then I decide if I should use watercolour or marker pens, or which vintage papers and materials to use. I have a large box of paper and I just rummage around it until I find what I need. Most of the time my <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">original</span> idea for the drawing finds a new path and it ends up <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">surprising</span> me.<br /><br /><br />What is something most people may not know about you?<br /><br />I actually have around 5 or 6 vintage books that I've completely <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">collaged</span> inside using song lyrics, mainly from Iron and Wine, Death Cab for Cutie, or the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-error">Decemberists</span>. Some of the pages I've created prints from, but the majority I never show anyone. I absolutely love music as much as I do art, and I physically can't draw without my <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-error">ipod</span> on, or a movie playing in the background. My favourites are probably Breakfast at <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_8" class="blsp-spelling-error">Tiffanys</span>, 500 Days of Summer or Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind.<br /><br /><br />When did you realize that art was your calling?<br /><br />To be honest finishing my last years at school and doing well at art made me think that maybe I had a chance at art. Before I had only drawn out of a personal need to, for myself or my family, but finding out others supported me too made it all the more real. Also starting this shop has made me believe even more that I can be an artist. For so long I felt it had only been a dream of mine, not a reality. I suppose that I've known for many years now because I've always sat and drawn pictures wherever I am.<br /><br /><br />What is your "day job?"<br /><br />I'm currently a waitress in a small coffee shop that my friends mum owns. But as for deciding on what I want to do as a job in the long run, I'm still figuring that out. In a way it depends on how creative the job is or if it makes me happy.<br /><br /><br />Your work is obviously influenced by fashion. Who is your favorite designer?<br /><br /><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_9" class="blsp-spelling-error">Ohhh</span> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_10" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">that's</span> a tough one!! I'd have to say <a href="http://www.rodarte.net/"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_11" class="blsp-spelling-error">Rodarte</span></a>. Everything they make is incredibly beautiful and delicate. I also love <a href="http://www.chloe.com/#/en">Chloe</a>, <a href="http://www.miumiu.com/"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_12" class="blsp-spelling-error">Miu</span> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_13" class="blsp-spelling-error">Miu</span></a>, <a href="http://www.alexandermcqueen.com/">Alexander McQueen</a>. Anything <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_14" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">that's</span> incredibly <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_15" class="blsp-spelling-error">girly</span> or fantasy-like, or inspired by a book or a film or a period in time. I LOVE <a href="http://www.style.com/fashionshows/review/S2010RTW-CKANE">Christopher Kane's </a>new Lolita inspired dresses! Then again I can turn to any page in a magazine and fall in love with the clothes if the fashion photography is beautiful! </div><br /><div><br /><br />Favorite piece of clothing?<br /><br />As much as I love clothes, I'm a real handbag addict!! I recently bought the most <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_16" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">beautiful</span> deep red velvet bag with a large bow. And a 1960's wicker bag for the summer. My favourite current outfit though is a black velvet dress, with <a href="http://www.topshop.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/TopCategoriesDisplay?storeId=12556&catalogId=19551"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_17" class="blsp-spelling-error">Topshop</span></a> heart print tights. For everyday I've got a well worn floral skirt with knitted plum red tights. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div></div><br /><span style="font-size:180%;">*Giveaway*</span><br /><br /><br />One winner will receive a beautiful 8x10 print from <a href="http://skiesdreamblue.etsy.com/">Skies Dream Blue</a> of the image of your choice.<br /><br />To Enter:<br />Visit <a href="http://skiesdreamblue.etsy.com/">Skies Dream Blue </a>and leave a comment telling me your favorite item in her store. Don't forget to leave your e-mail so I can contact you if you have won.<br /><br />Extra Entries: please leave <strong>one separate comment</strong> for each entry or they will not be counted.<br /><br />•follow my blog with google - 1 extra<br /><br />•follow me on twitter (<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_18" class="blsp-spelling-error">lilacpop</span>)-1 extra<br /><br />•become a fan of <a href="http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/lilacpopphotography?ref=ts"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_19" class="blsp-spelling-error">LilacPOP</span></a> on <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_20" class="blsp-spelling-error">Facebook</span> - 1 extra (and there will be a random giveaway when my <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_21" class="blsp-spelling-error">facebook</span> page hits 200 fans--you will be automatically entered)<br /><br />•tweet this giveaway and post the link in your comment- (may do this daily) 1 extra/day<br />Copy and paste below:<br />I just entered to win a 5x7 print @<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_22" class="blsp-spelling-error">lilacpop</span> http://lilacpop.blogspot.com/<br /><br />•favor me on <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_23" class="blsp-spelling-error">technorati</span> , stumble upon or any other social networking site- 1 extra<br /><br />•Put a link to my blog on your blog - 2 extra<br /><br />•blog about this giveaway - 3 extra<br /><br />•buy a product from Skies Dream Blue - 5 extra<br /><br /><br />Contest will run for 2 weeks. Ends at Midnight on the night of March 9, 2010. Open to All Countries. Winner will be chosen by online random generator. Winner will be notified by e-mail on March 10, 2010 and will have 3 days to reply or another winner will be chosen. Good luck!

Skies Dream Blue Giveaway and Interview

It's giveaway time again! Meet Grace Hamilton, an incredible artist, illustrator, and lover of fashion from the UK. Let me tell you, sh...

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Friday's Favorites 1/29 Forum Thread

Most of these chosen from a <a href="http://www.etsy.com/forums_thread.php?thread_id=6408604&page=3">forum thread </a>I posted last week.<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=vl_other_2&listing_id=38743550"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5432234884539420610" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjPMtyYPWUZc2ywsKluTbiWcBCFo4Kmj0xyD855OuQTyNkpshtpBsrUWJCly-JTczSxrXs3R5H5Hw4gOli4X6jS1W-j31yt5upoaBxQpFmSbg-K8HJL5gbSZstUHjiJl9lcNicF5S4zB0/s200/a1.jpg" style="WIDTH: 164px; HEIGHT: 133px; CURSOR: hand" /></a><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=38662854"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5432235360534907042" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX5fR8h7MIctFvSV_75viAP06awkfWEWhhKZxLwReUpkbq0WHdTAWeaWDSdIASVFRfDvhNkD-Zq2yuTp3xf43aAZbAPpdDgFV3w-YHYVHYXOq2haKVtDDmJqgfdlYoMxZjyUyhvBtbx9g/s200/a2.jpg" style="WIDTH: 156px; HEIGHT: 135px; CURSOR: hand" /></a><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=36964778"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5432239030094629186" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBkqhY6AeyWTjFMAebYHrD43yl7QhrpjajRc6Ws9GHpymk9VSsWoqX9_jK9nbzY1VqwUZRXY03KvBvUMTudT27Ad0pKO8qsvorxm6_IB2zIfIOHnjgG37CyyizkyGiwlCrvdC10CUg2x8/s200/a3.jpg" style="WIDTH: 149px; HEIGHT: 136px; CURSOR: hand" /></a><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=36964778"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5432239725364044290" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinqErr27F38F2PCXX0GAuzp1zpj72VCpQbJ9eHzOW0WWWoN8mit4MKdXRrVbFcI0mvxeERxs7R_TvArAEduD8zjatiA9CLHy3btlCDBfWgLBqWPdXJOzQfzPdwUBHO3oqrb1WYmJ9NfDE/s200/a4.jpg" style="WIDTH: 125px; HEIGHT: 136px; CURSOR: hand" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=31770994"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5432240763518006226" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8CSqPuf4oUrOUENeXpAFfJzE9MklNl7LNt0YAZMbSF61xHbvWRe7-Y3fzeNbKL0rUgZjVZMA8vlMr5nPRzONnYFq3AR2qRQKa9ZTcQ4vncqY3VHDyezT5xx1DQtW7k8IHtfwpDxrBgBk/s200/a5.jpg" style="WIDTH: 163px; HEIGHT: 129px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=38142821"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5432245961080144130" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZvo50BP7fjMswfb925XBGq2V5V5Rzh9ymBhsR0m4yHPIpv4bd4NcKzZUfukEsokV6-xOWKk0L1BCIDIQwN6Wj5dZ9ksIQ2hVo3BMeoYNLrQrqpsWeaQDcw6HDp_VNoqzgh7DH2WxXSUg/s200/a6.jpg" style="WIDTH: 92px; HEIGHT: 130px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=39568700"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5432247388659926434" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZM0o82Y205EwGaFkWwaVbs4utVWtBrgtC0xwtgd1AieBft7P7I_HHWG8E1T6hvBmOpU8Gx4pz8v9y6qNgz6JRZqyYoNKtKxdynQpp1NN4njNbPlhugkX5bKKehYxNHvIHh-Ur5Z2zs20/s200/a7.jpg" style="WIDTH: 167px; HEIGHT: 129px; CURSOR: hand" /></a><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=27034655"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5432248115639498834" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0s1i8hsd-vItbVPkTZ9SdisQDz7AZKAoIrNle8rdqlDu9edg14UEafR46sD9qSjtT8KvqUHPkRBSa5qeOfSMaq7vA14DMeDlYfme3PCxs3KGNcPHHowqezb-JWhWcZe0bLkq7RgXI2Dc/s200/a8.jpg" style="WIDTH: 154px; HEIGHT: 129px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=38540871"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5432249755410830370" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmCGcc_AkXqDgE6XfRYU8T-wopwubNh611EbRrMeJ3Hqk7uTmep5Facgfbbpe6xNUSVBI4JuoHy-oCafn-6-oqHP9zI8zO1l-chwfikjlF-drOE2oNx1DlIlgsorB6xno97ZIaUSwvlsM/s200/a9.jpg" style="WIDTH: 154px; HEIGHT: 130px; CURSOR: hand" /></a><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=vl_other_2&listing_id=39522051"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5432250181344572866" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_dknjKokunGgwrocbL8Tzf8pMLejRa8U645RSecYN5fLyeyRxYhEJsRubnCcU4wm4ZHrfwJ8F9CUT4A5YUdfWH1ck75rpaHSb1ZG9fhgkgcy-gm415TBjv-B-P5Sxw0ag3dgVIII2dzE/s200/a10.jpg" style="WIDTH: 175px; HEIGHT: 128px; CURSOR: hand" /></a><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=vl_other_2&listing_id=39522051"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5432251016724516834" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3bObccBV9oU01-9R7PuefyV9kkCUdDQkS-LMbzrHW9prB94vDpzLjcAfWTgioDZ9vvpYGyi245DijL2trnKeA5OJjAh2-H3lPyMLA1v2somzKeVMKDquPZkBgAAE5K4Nloya2QqKV6Og/s200/a11.jpg" style="WIDTH: 187px; HEIGHT: 127px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=38922778"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5432251540751254498" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOTa4iG4qFZtCmBiZ0pLcNOhF4dWiK7OOT_Yc2pzPnLVJ9PN0TP8_YTj0PCbCPfg9NXdS8ZjkL4NYa88OfJGE6DligDAYnRbOCRP_IrRIVdqsF-Ao-HesfIbGflNirNMlbQqPh_12zXYU/s200/a12.jpg" style="WIDTH: 106px; HEIGHT: 128px; CURSOR: hand" /></a><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25591252"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5432252179158227714" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRgcsQRw5Xojbl0BcNC9-2XH_c6LfwNJ-m4HpydeH7pFOVDztDj17I2crgfwJfRyr-Sm8s_6rFyfQNxBFWQ1CDo-yRCAbdVtbsUlnUJWi05byI-2p_tJCvr1Pl0cAqZq0UpMNltMT1Dio/s200/a13.jpg" style="WIDTH: 133px; HEIGHT: 112px; CURSOR: hand" /></a><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25591252"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5432252817247125730" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggm2qqAr8hYHNs_0Jp-MIeQzqfpxAZgidGxUxyQpD5RfNvBDCocO586yb5-2ABqfgKT1VZsQTVO1k-fdLCMa2Fs1cMPZYcptVuXH6ncxopRdbwxj7w8J1y8mciTFomLVgN_csi988VM5I/s200/a14.jpg" style="WIDTH: 162px; HEIGHT: 113px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=33420865"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5432253322652466562" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj09YieqbpTQIgVJVWz-QjUVhvPgIUZUZ7JWsDXV-hO4gT-9qB9_8F7UA07KoF2WoTQ5Zg4MziD6TIKTTaF7vuFBeseNQ1_xjZKSuDEyzx22BSkPOc70gvC8r7XCO9czhDJPbkLQeZRcFs/s200/a15.jpg" style="WIDTH: 131px; HEIGHT: 115px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=39316338"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5432253994696132818" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO_LECr54wpTJIKgniyS9V1wkA_Sev4woHoPvt5YsGXB7P9XLb2WIpO7NAPurBgqDws7L3jMK3qBWiEtL9r-SYxVExU6Y2ttOAKskogfgrK339ZJVDGb72ClW-tV207_nOB7qYMju0euI/s200/a16.jpg" style="WIDTH: 91px; HEIGHT: 116px; CURSOR: hand" /></a><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=39316338"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5432261702431138578" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyDnD8eakdkvzOS5qoYLiszOQYPzrPq991hqkoq3C8XX97M7v92cvuZNkw8pIboTV5ltNnqZYkx0msECBq4jBcWWS4Xt-irouIIgWn3SMUVUSd7Orxbx-LkbpkAEKfwv71wtxEugYMViI/s200/a16.jpg" style="WIDTH: 200px; HEIGHT: 134px; CURSOR: hand" /></a><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=39282619"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5432262276849845666" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipy9v9T_0fAjLLQZke4K9VrTIQnu5TzysnVnp7F3kIMz6t8rQsmHchLcdokGpdq1-qQ8Ntxp-h470Eo1IyIjYw-jRniZ_MutvxyeQD2ayHq6EaAc7Y5P4QMlHbLDFV4In7oQ88LfYQAKo/s200/a18.jpg" style="WIDTH: 141px; HEIGHT: 135px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=39515391"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5432263351144278018" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMqy4Aho6nCqMP26fXnJKliKA6Ckj8A9xEjfc_MB8WAPGNDs4a3hTcHvWYJeTdodrnOU9NLKc3NAky6hPUTGJAU1dIWG1dbt8XH8Z-Ih5IqlCXaCWX0lBpTkYJbIcsEqxUVow9mg2VZDM/s200/a19.jpg" style="WIDTH: 92px; HEIGHT: 135px; CURSOR: hand" /></a><br /><br /><br />1. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=vl_other_2&listing_id=38743550">Charging Station</a> by tomroche $45<br />2. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=38662854">Folk Art Paper Mache Cow</a> by brownsco $50<br />3. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=36141359">Skull and Crossbones Scrabble Tile Pendant</a> by wickedleymodpendants $4.95<br />4. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=36964778">Sale of four 8x10 Prints</a> by joelquiggle $30<br />5. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=31770994">Blue Glass Beads Necklace</a> by YellowBlackbird $18<br />6. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=38142821">Auguste Rodin Print</a> by senioritis $15 <strong>Check out this shop! They have something for everyone!<br /></strong>7. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=39568700">Scrap Wood Hand Turned Pen</a> by LadyHudd $25<br />8. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=27034655">Got Nerd T-Shirt</a> by SentientWorkshop $4<br />9. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=39052337">Paths of Nature Hand Painted Suitcase</a> by sabbio<br />10. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=38540871">Valentine Garland "I Love You"</a> by MaggieMowbray<br />11. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=vl_other_2&listing_id=39522051">Queen of Hearts ring, pendant, or brooch</a> by dernierefrois<br />12. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=38922778">Black Swirl Necklace</a> by CLKbyHand<br />13. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=30369160">Personalized Fancy Glass Pet Bowl</a> by luckypups<br />14. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25591252">Twelve Colorful Spotted Birdies</a> by KhaliNouveau<br />15. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=33420865">Signed Fine Art Giclee Print</a> by BelliUccelli<br />16. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=33453902">8x12 Signed Fine Art Photography Print</a> by EmeliaJane<br />17. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=39316338">Ink Cartridge Chandelier </a>by boxlightbox $150<br />18. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=39282619">Against the Grain Original Ink Drawing </a>by blcorona $200<br />19. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=39515391">17/277</a> Fine Art Print by Amilka $10

Friday's Favorites 1/29 Forum Thread

Most of these chosen from a forum thread I posted last week. 1. Charging Station by tomroche $45 2. Folk Art Paper Mache Cow by bro...

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Andrea Despot Photographer and Giveaway

<div><div><p align="center"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=31859178"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5431058944999577634" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj17r4KRAsZsCjliD2-bxIFXsfYd9trIESc9bn8DFPa7l72_WwHwcYXK6ZelTvyMTHemVCU0v-kg5rSP7upc7w4GUscxoVpRBojBuzhUTTWH-bKmshkv4istVSOwJrN29aicUKtJw1RYbA/s400/a1.jpg" style="WIDTH: 314px; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></a></p><div>You come across a lot of talented photographers on etsy who make very beautiful images but Andrea Despot not only makes stunning images with her grasp of composition, form, and light but also with her own personal style. You won't find the ordinary portraits in her etsy shop but powerful images full of striking shapes. She is a true fine artist, who uses her camera to paint with light in striking ways. Andrea also creates amazing self portraits and has entered the prestigious "The Power of Self: an image competition" put on by Artist Wanted in New York City. It is juried by actor and art lover Steve Buscemi, director and producer Chris Weitz, curatorial assistant at the Guggenheim Museum Helen Hsu, and Flavorpill founder Sascha Lewis. </div><div></div><div>She describes herself as a shy person in her bio:<br /><br />"Looking through the images of the past two years, I've found that in all of my favorites, I've hidden my face. I think this makes for an interesting self exploration. My shyness is something that I obviously realize, but to see it come out unintentionally in photographs is something that has surprised me. "<br /></div><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUsO7zNThIKu1LliqW_rYVodnzEr_HoiUo7TaAxgmpfJBBIjmFXCXUwO1iG6Bp5y5PD3eDQ6YmmX_XZbBFQkf1SPSIBVaRXEP446dN2wgmqlMfDAuBPfw080kzIYOvUpFxrxF9ZJYimOU/s1600-h/a3.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5431065183251962690" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUsO7zNThIKu1LliqW_rYVodnzEr_HoiUo7TaAxgmpfJBBIjmFXCXUwO1iG6Bp5y5PD3eDQ6YmmX_XZbBFQkf1SPSIBVaRXEP446dN2wgmqlMfDAuBPfw080kzIYOvUpFxrxF9ZJYimOU/s400/a3.jpg" style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 314px; CURSOR: hand" /></a></p><div></div><div></div><div></div><div><br /></div><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6MFzFdI1IMTp27YPp6QsJ_fQar8UAOk1w2XKD74atuiek6n3Adhyktju92I7_f6V4MyOooG0HJGB8wzv5UczfTP-DIfskLSkkWNsYlviBaTNiBT1WkIoPXSNjDgIR9hiLJWE3bENSHMw/s1600-h/a6.jpg"></a></p><div></div><div>How did you get started?<br /><br />"I can’t remember what made me want to start doing photography other than the fact that I’ve always loved art and I’ve always loved photographs, so I guess it was obvious that the two would meld together at some point. I bought my first camera the summer after my freshman year of high school. Three weeks after my high school graduation I attended The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale where I majored in Photography. I graduated during the summer of 2007 and I’ve been doing freelance jobs since then. I am currently working at a printing company as a photographer, though truth-be-told I am doing mostly color-correcting work at the moment."</div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6MFzFdI1IMTp27YPp6QsJ_fQar8UAOk1w2XKD74atuiek6n3Adhyktju92I7_f6V4MyOooG0HJGB8wzv5UczfTP-DIfskLSkkWNsYlviBaTNiBT1WkIoPXSNjDgIR9hiLJWE3bENSHMw/s1600-h/a6.jpg"></a></div><div><br /></div><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyVxrR3rlr72vS7vRVnE5m2maNZfduNiP1rT2U4SYlMnY43TlHb4HlrzKxsBJXjzu_0i8mGTy80fgWUOoqtCUwoMBlVCp74WXvnZRNogqv1VYTQ_yaBhbTXbGC9s-djAuvsWQTunHNMfQ/s1600-h/a2.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5431065188225271890" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyVxrR3rlr72vS7vRVnE5m2maNZfduNiP1rT2U4SYlMnY43TlHb4HlrzKxsBJXjzu_0i8mGTy80fgWUOoqtCUwoMBlVCp74WXvnZRNogqv1VYTQ_yaBhbTXbGC9s-djAuvsWQTunHNMfQ/s400/a2.jpg" style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 314px; CURSOR: hand" /></a></p><div><br />What is your favorite creative thing to do?<br /><br />"Photography is obviously my favorite creative outlet! I used to draw and paint, but it’s been a long time since I’ve done either. If you count reading and watching movies as creative activities, I’m always doing both of those!"</div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6MFzFdI1IMTp27YPp6QsJ_fQar8UAOk1w2XKD74atuiek6n3Adhyktju92I7_f6V4MyOooG0HJGB8wzv5UczfTP-DIfskLSkkWNsYlviBaTNiBT1WkIoPXSNjDgIR9hiLJWE3bENSHMw/s1600-h/a6.jpg"></a></div><div></div><p align="center"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=16663786"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5431065169032493522" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWEyQryavmE1M6MOqMjBz1Lm9S2wuam7OK-Egmq9IBxGZUa6768Z2ArYVGbAnq9koWtpfkn4irmgrlf7SaHQjfp4zv1JiLatTHL3Kc3xvIsasveSQeQlumHnSUHscj_onnNvrSEwltNvQ/s400/a5.jpg" style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 314px; CURSOR: hand" /></a></p><div><br /><br />How long have you been doing this?<br /><br />"I started doing photography in 2002 and I think even sold my first photograph that year! During high school I entered several art competitions where I sold work and won awards. I would say that, technically, I’ve been working as a professional since 2005 because that’s the year my first photography internship began and also the year I started at the Art Institute. I had several more internships during college, but I’ve been working in the field as a photographer since 2007."</div><div><br /></div><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF0x_AXu6QjI4FaKfFpPgj9H9ADCPKR2CDj6XVcf7i6Im2hNu_SR3rqf4Mx1Kfavw0XA3ydkYOsPjx7tCjyV-DqJ1As01k2A2IGAefCNvpirlkgoCwK_f3OUwKG4MlW9afDkLmxlgWUkc/s1600-h/a4.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5431065179927777986" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF0x_AXu6QjI4FaKfFpPgj9H9ADCPKR2CDj6XVcf7i6Im2hNu_SR3rqf4Mx1Kfavw0XA3ydkYOsPjx7tCjyV-DqJ1As01k2A2IGAefCNvpirlkgoCwK_f3OUwKG4MlW9afDkLmxlgWUkc/s400/a4.jpg" style="WIDTH: 314px; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></a></p><div><br />What is something most people may not know about you?<br /><br />"Most people know that I have always been a very quiet and shy person. What most people don’t know, other than very few close friends and family, is that once I open up I tend to be very talkative, to the point that I interrupt people because I get so excited about what I’m talking about. I can also get really loud and really silly, which can sometimes be embarrassing when I think back on it."</div><div><br /></div><p align="center"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=20329357"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5431065514571370114" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUIs9Fu-AfLTg_B_ds4EqtDZNeoLV1vLN1dPeJuvixRNA54ANXto9AE-5SHrpSI7HdIhlU3wnm_574SN8FJDgWMigam54kBi2IKlnJnySTHal90b0OZrN9R9T_v5y-AGkAkMDZZpY49po/s400/a7.jpg" style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 286px; CURSOR: hand" /></a></p><div><br />When did you realize that photography was your calling?<br /><br />"There wasn’t an exact moment when I knew I wanted to be a photographer. I’d been photographing through high school and I loved it better than any other artistic medium I’d experienced. I always knew I would be an artist because I’d always been one, so by the time I needed to start applying to colleges I knew it would be for photography."</div><div><br /></div><p align="center"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=16719956"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5431065165219796498" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6MFzFdI1IMTp27YPp6QsJ_fQar8UAOk1w2XKD74atuiek6n3Adhyktju92I7_f6V4MyOooG0HJGB8wzv5UczfTP-DIfskLSkkWNsYlviBaTNiBT1WkIoPXSNjDgIR9hiLJWE3bENSHMw/s400/a6.jpg" style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 286px; CURSOR: hand" /></a></p><div><br />Who is your favorite photographer of all time?<br /><br />"I absolutely do not have an all-time favorite photographer! There are way too many amazing photographers and amazing photographs for me to choose only one. I am not exaggerating or attempting to dodge the question! If you really want to know, I have a blog dedicated to all of the amazing photographs that I come across: <a href="http://www.andreadespot.blogspot.com/">http://www.andreadespot.blogspot.com/</a> "</div><div></div><div></div></div></div><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:180%;">*<strong>Giveaway*</strong></span><br /><br /><br />One winner will receive a beautiful 5x7 print from Andrea Despot Photography of the image of your choice.<br /><br />To Enter:<br />Visit <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/andreadespot">AndreaDespot</a> and leave a comment telling me your favorite item in her store. Don't forget to leave your e-mail so I can contact you if you have won.<br /><br />Extra Entries: <strong>please leave one separate comment</strong> for each entry.<br /><br />•follow my blog with google - 1 extra<br /><br />•follow me on twitter (<a href="http://twitter.com/lilacpop">lilacpop</a>)-1 extra<br /><br />•become a fan of <a href="http://www.facebook.com/#/lilacpopphotography?ref=ts">LilacPOP</a> on Facebook - 1 extra (and there will be a random giveaway when my facebook page hits 200 fans--you will be automatically entered)<br /><br />•tweet this giveaway and post the link in your comment- (may do this daily) 1 extra/day<br />Copy and paste below:<br />I just entered to win a 5x7 print @lilacpop <a href="http://lilacpop.blogspot.com/">http://lilacpop.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />•favor me on technorati , stumble upon or any other social networking site- 1 extra<br /><br />•Put a link to my blog on your blog - 2 extra<br /><br />•blog about this giveaway - 3 extra<br /><br />•buy a product from <a href="http://andreadespot.etsy.com/">AndreaDespot</a> - 5 extra<br /><br /><br />Contest will run for 2 weeks. Ends at Midnight on the night of February 9, 2010. Open to All Countries. Winner will be chosen by online random generator. Winner will be notified by e-mail on February 10, 2010 and will have 3 days to reply or another winner will be chosen.

Andrea Despot Photographer and Giveaway

You come across a lot of talented photographers on etsy who make very beautiful images but Andrea Despot not only makes stunning images with...

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Friday's Favorites 9/25

<div align="center"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=31380318"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5385982663296273362" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9sehT0H2VTYOnOSJrE7O52pPPyWmFEf3isFy40T-5RMKoAmHXOIcpbHzafRUw93dVOZmkTYCiywAUamZH0ZIhroNhjuBBW9NlhNvDL-ucw9U8cR5JEbMHp3c41z2RzFb7iUJs3HU2qsY/s320/girl+shoulder+charcoal+etsy.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 217px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=31380318">"Guarded" Signed Fine Art Print </a>$20</div><div align="center">from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=31380318">Lilacpop </a>(me!)</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"><br /> </div><div align="center"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=21973593"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5385982307421514050" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnh9fQIt97hM1ddgSacQjULDJX1VpdW3PgNY2VQ0yH7JO58mZbGC0rSEEyFPk84YV68555gcxoLXsRNmJUBndzXu19sO04SZ1QPloMvgUbYG0MJ3GE-ckBMX4Q-ac_iJX7priLo9tuiQ0/s320/a8.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 226px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=21973593">Paper Bag Head Gocco Print</a> $20</div><div align="center">from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=21973593">katep</a> </div><div align="center"><br /><br /> </div><div align="center"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=30495838"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5385981253215366210" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJj1z2cKaNkgrOATx7zzJ91XZWxufo0BvtEkcgvwQu3_-Wbjd013IjFeipNit5NLO1P20M58PtkSkbvLi3Eu3FSToGXeurXOEUABUz_hEXY-VpsHeEbAHW3HDCJ7PqC3DeI-1xI3HP1Gw/s320/a7.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 305px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=30495838">Lonely Metropolis Print</a> $23</div><div align="center">from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=30495838">janicej</a><br /></div><div align="center"><br /><br /> </div><div align="center"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=27332517"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5385978777463633170" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgM34Xt7RdOQ15y-M9b2wxBIUual26vgrLEbSduyczt_iirLM0x-QcrZMX2kVpOZ5MTwTHdK-c3ehYZnj1q3PgYdqQnckgWpJClD6ux4sxdbq0Nrf6lPSEOd6UDz-afJPDmcEHe2dN5MFo/s320/a6.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=27332517">RITA Hand Knitted Bolero Vest Cardigan</a> $110</div><div align="center">from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=27332517">Ovejanegra</a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=26449080"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5385977651535149474" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6b4orP29qXzeowmqZavVpiV0n_OyXL7F-eKTR_uT6E4f7Pd_am5E3E5vxBLCUIFa_Q0-AYN36T-Hg9tkDNykI4cUkjFfI156YOoJhj0EUHfaGLeFqDlCPfWc7VdFYIRkKxj3qLTFjmGE/s320/a5.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=26449080">Lily Valley Charm Bracelet</a> $68</div><div align="center">from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=26449080">NewFashionedWhispers</a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=30942152"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5385975880608720626" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFL9JE7nlgknDXv9YgNtrcg63Sckmirkkx96RWNc4c2MSciWT8loaBERP7Rygl7zu2H4NJHNccxAMMkX2U52hPI7C6i0eptLVPCg9sS17wMB-yW2wwV75zEToLnSREumDgpzTaLsegNcw/s320/a4.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 319px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=30942152">Crazy Big Teal Bllue Resin and Sterling Silver Orbit Ring</a> $285</div><div align="center">from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=30942152">Isueszabo</a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=vt_related_1&listing_id=31025638"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5385973768798086898" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgScgyETncIyYQAJg65NF0Dqj3LBF1pLW43OFEFCueXlhTRmFqhp5CX4tPzXKh0E6MxjqF2IvhyphenhyphendTSQcJLJoNdO2TIffNvMH2SaODB7Y181Iki6ztcJbtBmtAap7bmi8dSnIkHzg1lVZjA/s320/a3.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 224px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=vt_related_1&listing_id=31025638">Gallo Riding Jacket</a> $130</div><div align="center">from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=vt_related_1&listing_id=31025638">heirapparel</a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=31509550"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5385973330120738514" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj62phxCmQkJcbUx_9MpPQaph6iLpkrC9NQc8RyKGFlOyi1UYXzf6DpIIY5gbqnCFEFgv89KLi6Ro61PFjxuMgRQ2rfOZ6qOD8LWiuDDvuAwowTEkbw1fn2Z6oxFY-kmERQkv64F1ugtHI/s320/a2.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 264px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=31509550">PDF Robots Rockets and UFO's Amigurumi Pattern Set</a> $5</div><div align="center">from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=31509550">AmyGaines</a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=30662316"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5385972424150598786" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYGzXRD_LkQzDuedCFv5B3VulgmcFlzJF5_JOJ5L0iCuQXsaef4Uu4A78c6jax0bmCqEp8z3oA86NmBIb5xR6c8YLjnJzFIYbiPllaiNKL6EWQHJ2e-2yMYOdwb0P-pxmouM0sltd-yAI/s320/a1.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 257px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=30662316">Autumn's Eye 8x10 Original Fine Art Photography</a> $25</div><div align="center">from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=30662316">onlygooddreams</a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />There are so many great photos in this shop!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div></div></div></div></div></div>

Friday's Favorites 9/25

"Guarded" Signed Fine Art Print $20 from Lilacpop (me!) Paper Bag Head Gocco Print $20 from katep Lonely Metropolis Print ...

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