Hello, dearest readers! What a wonderful guest we have to-day in my garden! Along with the opening of my Modest Fashion Week, how perfect it is that Miss Ashley is here to-day. I think all of you know Miss Ashley from the lovely blog:
{Click banner to visit shop}
Has joined me to-day!
~The Interview~
Do you think you could please tell me and my readers a little bit about yourself?
Ashley: As you all know, my name is Ashley and I’m twenty years old. I’m a born again Christian and was raised in a Christian home. Growing up I was home-schooled Preschool thru High School - I loved it and plan on homeschooling my kids, Lord willing. When I’m not blogging on my blog, Bramblewood Fashion or any of my other blogs. I maybe working on new designs for my Etsy shop, sewing, painting, baking, or serving others in my Church. I love watching old movies. Adore vintage clothing, well anything vintage {example: cars, TV Shows, kitchens, buttons, etc...}. My siblings are my best friends. When ever I have the chance, I love traveling across America {and once over to London, UK}!
Me: What inspired you to start an Etsy shop and how long has it been in full operation?
Ashley: After graduating from High-School in 2009 I needed to find a way to earn money. I decided to do that by doing what I love - sewing and creating modest clothing. I like the idea of working from home {I dislike working outside of the home}, and being my own boss. So in June of 2010 I opened up my Etsy shop, after of being in the blog world for about a year.
Me: Your shop's name is quite interesting...can you explain the concept behind it?
Ashley: The name of my Etsy shop started with me naming my main blog. A month after I graduated from High-School I started coming up with names for my blog & Etsy shop. But every name I came up with was either already used, or didn’t sound right. After praying about it, one day while driving home from work {I work at my dad’s office once a week} Bramblewood Fashion just came to me out of the blue! I believe that God gave me the name for my blog and Etsy shop.
Me: What is your inspiration for your products?
Ashley: I’m inspired by vintage fashions from the 1900s-1950s. Old movies. Also stores like Modcloth, Anthropologie, and Cath Kidston inspire me.
Me: So, what is perhaps to you the most enjoyable part of being an Etsy owner and crafter?
Ashley: Having the freedom to work from home. Also when I get married, Lord willing, I can still run my Etsy shop while being a Proverbs 31 wife.
Me: What are some of your best selling item(s) in your shop?
Ashley: Right now I’m still trying to sell my items. But the vintage patterns I have listed are selling really well.
Me:Tell us, what are a few of your favorite Etsy sellers/shops?
Ashley: Only a few, Grace? How could you do that to me. ;-) I have so many Etsy shops I love! But a few of my favorites are the following:www.etsy.com/shop/sweetsimple, www.etsy.com/shop/adelinesattic,www.etsy.com/shop/RaleighVintage, www.etsy.com/shop/BreezyTulip,www.etsy.com/shop/JANNYSGIRL, www.etsy.com/shop/EpicallyEpicSoap, andwww.etsy.com/shop/BrittanyChavers.
Me: Do you have a goal for your Etsy shop this year?
Ashley: To reach as many people as I can and to have at least 20 sales this year.
Me: Being an experienced Etsy owner, could you share a few tips with the beginner Etsy owners among us?
Ashley: I'm far from being a experience Etsy owner, but I do have one tip. Don't be discouraged when you don't sell anything. It took me months to sell one of my skirts. While this past week I sold two patterns within a week. Just keep praying for your shop and don't give up hope. The people will eventually come.
Thank you so much, Ashley for allowing me to interview you! 'Twas a joy indeed. I pray that the Lord bless your shop with many sales this year.
~A Peek Into the Shop~
Miss Ashley sells a lovely arrangement of unique, modest, and feminine patters...
Cute skirts...
{I love this one! So springy and cheery!:)}
Earrings...
Sweet Tote Bags...
{I have been admiring this one for awhile now ;)}
And the cutest headbands...
{I heart this so much!:)}
Miss Ashley has created this LOVELY apron specially designed for my "May Garden Party"!!! So gardeny and springy...is it not perfect?
How sweet and generous of her!
Special, SPECIAL thanks to Miss Ashley Nicole for contributing this beautiful apron.
~How To Enter~
{Please leave separate comments per entry you complete; if you do not succeed to complete the required entry, all extra entries will not count}.
~Required Entry~
{Counting as one entry}
{Counting as one entry}
Follow this blog as well as Miss Ashley's Bramblewood Fashion.
Also, let me know if you have been enjoying my giveaways and events during my May Garden Party.
After completing the required entry you may:
Heart Miss Ashley's Etsy shop and tell me what your favorite item is.
Add Miss Ashley to your Etsy circle.
Leave a sweet comment on Ashley's blog. Be sure to tell her I sent you. ;)
{Leave the link of the post you commented on}
Follow her on her facebook page.
Follow my photography blog {only if you want to :).
Join my Modest Fashion Event.
Post about this giveaway, including one of my May Garden Party buttons in your post.
Purchase an item from Ashley's shop. {worth 10 entries; leave ten comments}
Add Miss Ashley to your Etsy circle.
Leave a sweet comment on Ashley's blog. Be sure to tell her I sent you. ;)
{Leave the link of the post you commented on}
Follow her on her facebook page.
Follow my photography blog {only if you want to :).
Join my Modest Fashion Event.
Post about this giveaway, including one of my May Garden Party buttons in your post.
Purchase an item from Ashley's shop. {worth 10 entries; leave ten comments}
All entries above are worth 1 entry unless otherwise stated.
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For those who do not have a blog you may enter by:
Comment on this post, telling me you would like to enter. Be sure to include a way for me to contact you.
Visiting Ashley's shop, and letting me know what your favorite item is.
Emailing 5 friends about this giveaway. {each person you e-mail is worth one entry}
Purchase something from Bramblewood Fashion Boutique. {worth ten entries}
Each of thee above is worth one entry unless otherwise stated.
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Giveaway open to US young ladies only.
Giveaway closes later this month. {Check Garden Party Program for specific dates}.
Again, thank you so much, Ashley for doing this!
What are you waiting for, ma' dears???
Love always,
Grace
Dear Grace,
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1 entry
My favorite item is the polka dottted brown skirt
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Rachel
Emailed Lauren of Spinning Barefoot Photography
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Rachel
P.S. I have 3 entries now
What a lovely giveaway! Miss Ashley is such a sweet young lady indeed! I am alread ya follower of your lovely blog, and I have just followed Ashley's blog...
ReplyDeleteYour blog is always so encouraging and sweet!
Many Blessings,
~Shannon~
I already follow your sweet photography blog, filled with so many beautiful photos....
ReplyDeleteI just visited and commented on Miss Ashley's sweet blog...
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I have just posted about your sweet giveaway on my blog.
ReplyDeleteThank you again for hosting such a lovely giveaway!
In Christ,
~Shannon~
Oh my! That apron is soooo adorable!! I would L-O-V-E to enter!! =)
ReplyDelete~Hannah
galloping4god@charter.net
I {heart} the "Emma Rose" tote bag!! =)
ReplyDelete~Hannah
I love this one! I'm really big on aprons, especially pretty ones like this! Of course I'm liking your garden party. Who couldn't?
ReplyDeleteI love the Emma Rose pink tote that she has on her etsy!
ReplyDeletehttp://bramblewoodfashion.blogspot.com/2011/05/vintage-clothing-inspiration-from.html
ReplyDeleteI love your photo blog and have been following for about a month.
ReplyDeleteI follow you, of course. And I follow Bramblewood Fashion.
ReplyDeleteI am now following you, and I follow Bramblewood Fashion! That is such a cute apron!
ReplyDeleteNew follower! :) I found out about the giveaway on Ashley's blog which I also follow. :)
ReplyDeleteI follow both you and Ashley!
ReplyDeleteAnd yes I love the giveaways here! I've really enjoyed the garden party as well! :)
Bethany
I left a comment on this post:
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Bethany
I follow your photography blog!
ReplyDeleteBethany
I posted on this link:
ReplyDeletehttp://wardfamblog.blogspot.com/2011/05/apron-giveaway.html
Also, even though I have a blog, could I still do the entries for those who do not have a blog or is that not allowed?
Blessings,
Bethany
Following you and her!:D
ReplyDeleteHearted her shop and my favorite thing is:http://www.etsy.com/listing/68804019/dale-elastic-waist-skirt-size-8-10-waist
ReplyDeleteShes in my circle.
ReplyDeleteCommented on her blog.
ReplyDeleteFollowing her on fb.
ReplyDeleteFollowing your photo blog.
ReplyDeleteJoined you modest fashion week.
ReplyDeleteSorry this link:http://giveawaysgalore4girls.blogspot.com/2011/05/graces-giveaway.html
ReplyDeleteI follow your blog and Miss Ashley's blog.
ReplyDeleteI like the Emma Rose Reversible Hobo Tote Bag on her site.
ReplyDeleteI am greatly enjoying all of your wonderful giveaways thus far, Miss Grace! I would love to enter this one, indeed! I already follow your blog as well as Miss Ashley's. May the Lord bless you, sweet friend!
ReplyDeleteMany Blessings,
Jenna
I follow your blog :) I love your blog party!
ReplyDeleteI am also following Ashly's blog now :)
I hearted her lovely shop, and my favorite item is probably this:
ReplyDeletehttp://www.etsy.com/listing/62888269/emma-rose-reversible-hobo-tote-bag
Many Blessings,
Jenna
Her shop is not in my Etsy circle!
ReplyDeleteI hearted her etsy shop :) My favorite item from her shop is the Emma Rose reversible tote :)
ReplyDeleteHer shop is now in my Etsy circle! :)
ReplyDeleteI added Ashly to my etsy circle :) (My username is HomespunHandmaiden
ReplyDeleteI follow your photography blog :)
ReplyDeleteI just left a comment on the following post:
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Many Blessings,
Jenna
I already follow your sweet photography blog, Dearest!
ReplyDeleteMany Blessings,
Jenna
I left a comment on Ashly's blog :)
ReplyDeleteI posted about your lovely giveaway on my blog! Here is the link:
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I follow both blogs. Cool giveaway! :)
ReplyDeleteI would LOVE to enter!
ReplyDeleteI am a follower of yours' and Miss Ashley's blog!
What an exciting May day Giveaway!
Beautiful apron.
Blessings,
Leah
I follow both blogs!
ReplyDeleteOoh, how lovely!! Well, I am a follower of BOTH of your blogs..yay!! And I have been enjoying your party, what I have been able to see! Your blog takes quite awhile to load for me, sadly..:(
ReplyDeleteLove you, dear! I am hoping to get that letter sent soon!!
~Lucia
I have had her shop hearted for forever! ;) And my fave?
ReplyDeletehttp://www.etsy.com/listing/50556353/colleen-fitted-six-gored-skirt-size-6?ref=pr_shop
..PRETTY!! <3
~Lucia
Added to my circle!
ReplyDelete~Lucia
I follow both your blog and Ashley's. And yes, I do! Very much in fact!
ReplyDeleteI hearted Ashley's shop, and I really like the Colleen - Fitted Six Gored Skirt.
ReplyDeleteAshley is already in my circle. ;)
ReplyDeleteI follow your photography blog.
ReplyDeleteI follow your blog and I am now the excited follower of Ashley's blog. I have been greatly enjoying your giveaways and posts. I don't want the Garden Party to end!
ReplyDeleteI hearted Ashley's Etsy shop. Oh, only one favorite? My two top picks are the Colleen skirt and the Edith skirt. I think my most favorite is the Edith skirt.
ReplyDeleteI added Ashley to my Etsy circle.
ReplyDeleteI follow Ashley's Bramblewood Fashions Facebook page.
ReplyDeleteI follow your blog and Bramblewood! I have been enjoying your giveaways ever so much, Miss Grace!
ReplyDeleteHello!
ReplyDeleteI am now following your blog, as well as Miss Ashley's. So I suppose that this counts as one entry?
I am really enjoying your May Garden party! I am going to enter some of the other give aways as well
My blog is: http://confessionsofamaineteenager.blogspot.com
I would love to have you follow me!
God Bless
~Miss ALK
I'm following your blog and Bramblewood Fashion!
ReplyDeleteAnd I am enjoying your Garden Party Events.
It is such a lovely idea~ :)
~Moriah
I hearted her Etsy shop, and my favorite item is: http://www.etsy.com/listing/62888269/emma-rose-reversible-hobo-tote-bag
ReplyDeleteBlessings~
Moriah
I added Miss Ashley to my Etsy circle. :)
ReplyDeleteI follow your photography blog!
ReplyDeleteI follow both of your lovely blogs, and I've definitely been enjoying your giveaways! :)
ReplyDeleteAlready hearted her shop!
ReplyDeleteShe's in my Etsy circle too!
ReplyDeleteFollowing your photography blog already! ;)
ReplyDeleteJust left Ashley a comment! :D
ReplyDeleteI follow both of your lovely blogs, and I've definitely been enjoying your giveaways! :)
ReplyDeleteI "hearted" her lovely shop. =)
ReplyDeleteI added her to my circle.
ReplyDeleteI'm also following your photography blog! ;)
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