Bloom and Barnacle Interview and Giveaway!

Interview with Bloom & Barnacle:

~Tell us a little bit about yourself.~

Such an easy question that's always so hard to answer!  I'm from really small town in the middle of the desert, and knew from about age 5 that I wanted to live by the beach.  After a lot of hard work and seemingly crazy decisions, I now do, with my husband/best buddy and boxer dog, Barnacle.  Barnacle (Barney for short) and I spend most of our time joined at the hip. I'm lucky enough that he's allowed to go to my day job with me, and we spend about every other waking second on some kind of craft/art project.  My poor husband has even gotten roped in, and is amazing at decoupage now, actually he's better than I am at this point.=) 

~Tell us about your shop Bloom and Barnacle.~

Bloom and Barnacle is our Etsy shop, and pretty much my dream job.  The coolest thing about it is I get to make anything I want and make it available worldwide.  Lately it's become a family endeavor, I've got my husband doing everything from woodwork to packaging, my brother doing inventory and marketing and my mom sewing.  We've been really into Halloween and Christmas decor this year, and early 2011 we're branching into handbags, beach bags, and dog collars! 

~What is your all-time favorite item in your shop?~

I honestly think it's the mini stockings.  More or less because I LOVE sweater hunting/thrift store shopping and it gives me a valid excuse.  I love picking out the crazy colors, it's so fun!

~What is your favorite Christmas tradition?~

My favorite old tradition is picking out the tree.  We usually take Barney and let him pick it out.  My favorite new would have to be the Just Dance off.  It's hilarious. Oh, and almost forgot, Swedish family Christmas Eve dinner at my in-laws.  My father in law is from Sweden and is an amazing cook.

 ~3 Words to Describe you:~

Energetic
Creative
A Little Nuts!

Visit Bloom & Barnacle for some great gifts and ornaments!

Bloom & Barnacle

~Giveaway~

Bloom & Barnacle is going to give one of my readers a Mini Stocking Ornament of their choice!

*Thank you Bloom and Barnacle!*

~Mandatory Entry:~

Tell me your favorite Christmas memory!

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Good Luck!

Giveaway ends on Dec.10 , 2010 at 11:59 P.M CST

Open to US/Canada

 
*If you don't follow the mandatory entry your entry will be disqualified*

Winner will be picked using a random number generator from Random.org and the winner will be emailed and posted on this site. Winner has 48 hours to respond to winning email or another winner will be chosen. 

I received no Monetary compensation for doing this interview and giveaway. The ideas and opinions expressed are my own.
Prize will be shipped directly from sponsor.