garden giveaway {no. 2} :: etsy chat with brighter day

To-day, I have an absolutely fabulous sponsor who makes the prettiest little purses that I know you will love just as much as I do. 

Brighter Day etsy shop is a lovely little shop filled with sweet clutches and wristlets both colorful and modern with a vintagey feel and perfect for summer!

the interview

Me :: How delighted I am to have you here in my garden. Thank you so much for joining me to-day. 
Would you mind starting by telling my readers a little bit about yourself?

Whitney :: Of course! My name is Whitney and I live in a little yellow house in beautiful Tennessee with my husband of two-and-a-half years. I'm a full-time nursing student by day, and in the evening, I teach acrylic painting classes. Oh, and I like to sew. :) It's therapy for me.

Me :: What encouraged you to start an Etsy shop and when was it opened?

Whitney :: I have always loved making things, and I actually started my Etsy shop in June 2008 to sell jewelry. I sold lots of earrings and necklaces, and then branched out to sewing somewhat recently. I love that Etsy allows you to change things up whenever you'd like!

Me :: Are there any particular Etsy shops that inspire you?

Whitney :: There are too many to count... I'm always so inspired... but here are my current top five ::

Me :: Those shops are lovely! I especially like the last one. What is perhaps, the most enjoyable part about owning your own shop?

Whitney :: I absolutely love when I get custom orders. I sew lots of clutches for bridesmaids, and it's such an honor being a small part of such a special day. I love hearing brides' color and pattern choices and making those a reality.

Me :: I love your shop’s name! Is there a specific concept or story behind it? 

Whitney :: Yes! 10% of all of the proceeds that come from sales go to an organization I'm very passionate about called the International Justice Mission. IJM works to secure justice for victims of modern-day slavery and it is my hope that through this little shop, women around the world may experience a "brighter day." :) 

Me :: For the new Etsy shop owners out there, do you mind sharing a few of tips or things that you have learned through experience?

Whitney :: I'd say the most important things I've learned are to take the best pictures possible (natural light is a must!), interact with your customers by responding to them quickly, and just enjoy the process.  

Thank you so much for allowing me to interview you, Whitney! I hope that your business flourishes this year and is blessed by many sales. :) 


a peek into the shop

Whitney sells a beautiful assortment of clutches {with lots of ruffles and colors of course :)}...

pillows....

makeup bags...

and, of course, her beautiful wristlets...

the giveaway

I am quite sure you are wondering what lovely you will have a chance to win to-day, no? Well, one very very blessed young lady will receive...

 This beautifully, crafted, summery, wristlet!!! 

Is this not generous of the owner? Thank you SO much to Whitney for contributing this beautiful item. 

:: important information :: 
{before entering, please carefully read the information below} 

{one} You must complete the mandatory entry before completing extra entries.

 {If you fail to complete the mandatory entry, all other entries will not count, thus, you will not be entered in the giveaway}. 

{two} You must leave separate comments per entry you complete. 

{I use random.org when choosing the winners of my giveaway. If you leave all of your entries in one comment, it will be accounted for asone entry}. 

{three} Giveaway ends at 12:00 Noon {Pacific Timing} on August 9th. Late entries will not be accepted past 12:00 Noon. The winner will have 24 hr. within the time of the announcement to contact me about her prize.

{four} Giveaway is open to young ladies in US only. 

{five} Please leave a way for me to contact you whether it be an Etsy username, blog address, or e-mail. I WILL not accept separate comment for your e-mail. I apologize for this, but I simply cannot have e-mail address comments cluttering my inbox, for it is quite confusing and I sometimes delete them on accident. 

Alrighty now, here's how to enter :

:: mandatory entry:: 

Visit Whitney's shop, look around, and come back here telling me what catches your eye. 

{click to "enter" shop}

:: extra entries :: 

 Heart Whitney's shop.

Add Whitney to your Etsy circle.

Be or become a follower of this blog. {worth two entries; leave two comments}
{only if you like what you see posted here, not just as an extra giveaway entry}


Be or become a follower on my crafting blog.

Read this post and link up your craft.

Post about this giveaway either on facebook, twitter, or on your blog. {please only do one of the three}

Purchase something from Whitney's shop. {worth ten entries; leave ten comments} 

{all of thee above are worth one entry unless otherwise stated}

You may begin entering now, ladies!