Hello, dear readers! I think probably most of you have come across the name, Barberry and Lace at least once around the blogging world. If you haven't, you are definitely missing out on a lovely Etsy treasure!
{click banner to enter shop}
Leigh Ashley is the owner of this shop, which is simply a treasure trove filled with so many stylish/vintage beauties.
Me: Hello, Leigh! I am so delighted to have you here in my garden to-day!
Do you think you could please tell me and my readers a little bit about yourself?
Leigh: I live in Colorado with my boyfriend, Mike, our pup, Sadie and two kitties, Bert & Molly. Needless to say, we're a full house! I work on my shop during the week and also have a part time job on the weekends at a local restaurant. I keep busy, but try to squeeze in time for walks, trips to the mountains, and The Office.
Leigh: I started my shop in September of last year. I guess I was inspired by all the pretty things I found that I could make into jewelry. It's a constant search for new and fun things!
Me: Your Etsy shops name is quite interesting and unique...is there a specific story or concept behind it?
Leigh: There's really no fun story here... I just sat down one day and wrote out all the words that I liked and mixed and matched until I reached Barberry & Lace.
Me: So, what is perhaps, to you, the most enjoyable part of being an Etsy owner and crafter?
Leigh: I don't think there's one thing that I like more than another... creating, shopping, selling, shipping... it's all fun and all part of the process of making a successful business.
Me: What are some of your best selling item(s) in your shop?
Leigh: Ooh... it's interesting how that changes. I won't sell something for 4 months and then all of a sudden, everyone's ordering it! It's crazy.
Me:Tell us, what are a few of your favorite Etsy sellers/shops?
Leigh: My friend, Cole, makes really adorable wreaths (Handmade Colectibles) and there's this dress store I LOVE (RiverOfRomansk).
Me: Do you have a goal for your Etsy shop this year?
Leigh: I'd like to book a craft fair at least 6 months this year. I have some scheduled in May, June and August right now.
Me: Being an experienced {and successful} Etsy owner, could you share a few tips to the beginner Etsy owners among us?
Leigh: The typical advice I give to any new shop owner is this: relist at least 10 items throughout the day. This keeps your name at the top of the search engines. Photos are key. If your photos are well taken, people will include your items in more treasuries which increases traffic flow to your shop. Start there and keep going.
Well, thank you, Leigh, for allowing me to interview you! I hope that your Etsy shop flourishes this year with many sales!
Leigh sells the most beautiful pieces of jewelry you ever did see both with a vintage but stylish flare.
She sells jewelry for the hair...
I <3 this!!! So whimsy and woodsy!:)
She sells a wide assortments of beautiful rings!
And her shop holds the CUTEST earrings!!!
I LOVE these {above and below}!
But it's not just the bracelets, pins, or earrings that catches one's attention. It's the lovely, stunning necklaces that takes one's breath away!:)
{I LOVE THIS!!!}
{I'm so in love!:)}
I want a camera charm. *pout* =D
Well, for one thing, you will definitely NOT run out of items to choose from!
~The Giveaway~
Miss Leigh has generously offered one of her exquisite pieces of jewelry from her shop towards my May Garden Party! She specially selected this beauty for my event:
Is it not gorgeous, and perfect for this event?! Special thanks to Leigh for making this giveaway possible!
~How to Enter~
Required: You must complete the mandatory entry else extra entries will not count.
Required: You must leave separate comments per entry you complete.
~Mandatory Entry~
{counting as one entry}Visit Barberry and Lace, and tell me what your favorite piece of jewelry is. There is a huge selection of lovelies, so you might have to list more than one!:)
~For Extra Entries~
Heart Leigh's Shop.
Follow her blog and leave a friendly comment! {Don't forget to tell her I sent you}
Follow or be a follower of this blog. {only if you want to}
Follow or be a follower of my photography blog. {I'm hosting a few giveaways over there!}
Mention this giveaway in one of your blog posts.
Purchase something lovely from Barberry and Lace. {worth ten entries, leave ten comments}
~For Those Who Do Not Have a Blog~
Visit Barberry and Lace and tell me what you like.
{If you have an Etsy account} Heart Leigh's shop.
Add Leigh to your Etsy circle.
E-mail at least three people about this giveaway. {one entry per e-mail recipient}
Purchase something lovely from Barberry and Lace. {Be sure to tell me what you bought!} {worth ten entries, leave ten comments}
All entries above are worth one entry unless stated otherwise.
~Extra Information~
Giveaway is open to US young ladies only.
Giveaway closes at the end of the month. {See program for specific dates}.
When following my blog, you MUST be a PUBLIC {as of Google Friends Connect} follower {that applies to both blogs}. Private followers will not count.
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Are you ready to win this lovely piece of jewelry, my dears?
You may begin typing...NOW!
My favorite piece from her Etsy shop is the "Petite Lavender Flower Earrings!"
ReplyDeleteI am a follower of your blog. Also, I liked Leigh's Facebook page, so is the three entries all combined?
Have a lovely night! <3 :)
~Miss ALK
Hi again!
ReplyDeleteI also am now following Leigh's blog, and left a sweet comment telling her that I found her blog through you! So I guess that is my 4th entry? :)
~Miss ALK
Hey Grace, Oh this is my favorite etsy shop!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite items are the Tan leather camera necklace, the rhinestone peacock necklace, the cream ruffle bracelet, turquoise gemma ring, passport to paris necklace, key to the garden necklace, the cup of tea necklace. Lovely items they are!
~Emily
I follow you!
ReplyDeleteEmily
I follow Leigh's blog and left her a sweet comment telling her you sent me!
ReplyDelete~Emily
I follow your photography blog!
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I absolutely love the Victorian chair necklace!
ReplyDeleteI super triple heart her shop!
ReplyDeleteHi, ALK! You need to leave SEPARATE comments, so no, that entry does not count. I use random.org, to draw the winners so if you do not leave separate comments, the computer will only count your one comment as one entry. I hope this makes sense.:)
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Grace
My fav. item is the flower rings! Especially the purple ones. I also like her necklaces!
ReplyDeleteRachel
I emailed Lauren on Spinning Barefoot about your giveaways.
ReplyDeleteRachel
i love the victorian chair necklace
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hearted her etsy shop
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added her to my etsy circle
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i follow you
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i follow your photography blog
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followed her on twitter
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I would loooove to enter!!
ReplyDelete~Hannah
galloping4god@charter.net
My favorite would be the "love letter" necklace!! So sweet and simple!
ReplyDelete~Hannah
galloping4god@charter.net
Oh, I'm entering, for sure!! I've ordered quite a few items from Leigh's shop, and they are all sooo gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteMy current favorites are the red camera necklace, the cup of tea necklace, and the anchor necklace. <3
I've already hearted her shop!
ReplyDeleteJust added her to my circle! :)
ReplyDeleteI follow her blog, and just left her a comment! ;)
ReplyDeleteI follow her on twitter! Boy, I'm starting to sound like a stalker, leaving all these comments. lol! ;D
ReplyDeleteI follow you, Grace! I have been for awhile, actually. *wink*
ReplyDeleteI already follow your photography blog as well! Which is so very lovely. =)
ReplyDeleteHi! I'm so entering this giveaway :).
ReplyDeleteOne of my favorites pieces of jewelry in Leigh's shop is the pink floral egg earrings: http://www.etsy.com/listing/63497094/the-pink-floral-egg-earrings?ref=v1_other_2
The lavendet bouquet earrings:
http://www.etsy.com/listing/73749667/the-lavender-bouquet-earrings?ref=v1_other_2
The harmonica necklace:
http://www.etsy.com/listing/74413588/the-harmonica-necklace-in-silver?ref=v1_other_2
And the sparkling sandals necklace:
http://www.etsy.com/listing/63982587/the-sparkling-sandals-necklace?ref=v1_other_2
Wow, I could look through her shop alllll day!
Moe
I hearted Leigh's shop!
ReplyDeleteMoe
I added her to my etsy circle :)
ReplyDeleteMoe
I follow your blog
ReplyDeleteI love the camera necklace!!
ReplyDeleteI follow your photo blog!
ReplyDeleteI hearted her store!
ReplyDeleteI added her to my etsy circle
ReplyDeleteOH ok! That does make sense! :)
ReplyDeleteEntry #1: My favorite piece from her Etsy is the petite lavender flower earrings.
Entry #2
ReplyDeleteI follow your blog! :)
Entry #3
ReplyDeleteI follow Leigh's blog and left her a comment telling her you sent me!
Entry #4
ReplyDeleteI liked Leigh's Facebook page!
Oooh!! I LOVE this etsy shop! Such beautiful things.
ReplyDeleteOne of my (many) favorites is The Butterfly Pocket Watch Necklace!
~ Hanne-col
I liked her Facebook page.
ReplyDeleteI follow this blog.
ReplyDeleteI follow your photography blog.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite item from her is the "Remember me" locket. So pretty!
ReplyDeleteI follow your blog!
ReplyDeleteI follow your photography blog! :)
ReplyDeleteSuch a hard decision, hmmm, love the blue Ingrid ring! Thanks Leigh!!
ReplyDeleteI follow your blog.
ReplyDeleteFollow your lovely photography blog!
ReplyDeleteI hearted her shop.
ReplyDeleteAdded her to my circle.
ReplyDeleteI did a post about her giveaway in one of my posts.
ReplyDeleteI love the orange sorbet floral hair pins, the key to the garden necklace, and the pocket camera necklace!
ReplyDeleteI hearted her shop.
ReplyDeleteI follow your blog.
ReplyDeleteI follow your photography blog.
ReplyDeleteMy three favorites are: The white anastasia ring, the mauve sophie headband, and pale pink sophie headband.
ReplyDeleteI'm already following your blog
ReplyDeleteAaaand I'm already following your photography blog :)
ReplyDeleteI love the pocket watch necklaces!!!
ReplyDeleteCamille M.
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I follow this blog!
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I follow your photography blog!
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Email #1
ReplyDelete~Hannah
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