Featured Etsy Shop:
Sweet Sincerity
Interview with Bethany from Sweet Sincerity:
~Tell us a little bit about yourself~
My name is Bethany Coulombe, I'm 24 years old. I live in Bangor, Maine. I have a ridiculously large and diverse shoe collection, and I just started playing the ukulele. That last part isn't a joke, it's the cutest little guitar thing I've ever seen, and I'm very proud of it. I speak Spanish, French, a few words of Japanese and German, and I'm learning ASL. I'm also married to a sweet, funny little french carpenter, Matt, who looks amazing in a suit (pictured above).
~What or Who inspired you to start your shop Sweet Sincerity?~
I've always been really creative and into fashion. About 2 years ago I dreamed up starting a jewelry business as a way to encompass both of these loves. At the time though I was really busy, and in typical procrastinator fashion I dabbled, but didn't really pursue the idea fully. Of course, then I was really involved in community volunteer work (which is my first love and something I'm excited to get back into in the coming months). Throughout this busy period, friends and relatives encouraged me to pursue jewelry and spend more time with it. Finally, when my situation changed and I had more time, I focused my attention on making my dream a reality.
~What is your all-time favorite item currently in your shop?~
That is such a hard question to answer! I really love all of my pieces, because I wouldn't have listed them if I didn't (no, I'm not just saying that--I'm serious!). But if you make me pick, I would have to say the Garden Party Necklace, which you can see listed here: http://www.etsy.com/listing/59386285/garden-party-necklace
I like it because it's totally gorgeous and really different from anything I've ever seen. I just kind of dreamed it up one day from a bunch of Czech glass beads and copper wire. I was having a really crummy day that day and I just wanted to do something cathartic, so I started to make jewelry. When I was done, I was pleasantly surprised with what I had accomplished! My husband was really impressed with the design too, so that made me feel even better. It's just plain beautiful!
I like it because it's totally gorgeous and really different from anything I've ever seen. I just kind of dreamed it up one day from a bunch of Czech glass beads and copper wire. I was having a really crummy day that day and I just wanted to do something cathartic, so I started to make jewelry. When I was done, I was pleasantly surprised with what I had accomplished! My husband was really impressed with the design too, so that made me feel even better. It's just plain beautiful!
~What are 5 Words to Describe You~
1. CREATIVE--I consider myself to be compulsively creative, I try to make everything into a fun adventure! I just wish I could find a way to make housework more fun!
2. FUNNY--I'm told that I'm funny. People always laugh at me and with me, and sometimes it's hard to tell which.
3. CLUELESS--Many times I surmise this is why people are laughing AT me :) I would like to say I'm at least gracefully clueless, but anyone who really knows me, knows that that is a total facade! For some strange reason I'm always running into walls and doorknobs, and I think the edge of the table is the perfect place to set a glass full of milk or something expensive and breakable. Not to mention I could get lost in a paper bag and can't spell AT ALL, a problem that's been haunting me since 3rd grade. (I totally had run this through spell check three times and have my husband proof read it!)
4. FASHIONISTA--This word sounds super pretentious, but if it means someone who drools over purses that are worth hundreds of dollars, dreams about shoes, and could probably wear a different outfit everyday for more than a year from just the clothes I currently have in my closet, then that's totally me.
5. DETERMINED--For better or worse, freakish determination is one of my more outstanding traits. Once I set my mind on something, I give 120% and it's as good as done. That is once I'm done procrastinating, of course.
*I'd like to add a 6th word here--WORDY!!!! I couldn't just give a 5 word description of
2. FUNNY--I'm told that I'm funny. People always laugh at me and with me, and sometimes it's hard to tell which.
3. CLUELESS--Many times I surmise this is why people are laughing AT me :) I would like to say I'm at least gracefully clueless, but anyone who really knows me, knows that that is a total facade! For some strange reason I'm always running into walls and doorknobs, and I think the edge of the table is the perfect place to set a glass full of milk or something expensive and breakable. Not to mention I could get lost in a paper bag and can't spell AT ALL, a problem that's been haunting me since 3rd grade. (I totally had run this through spell check three times and have my husband proof read it!)
4. FASHIONISTA--This word sounds super pretentious, but if it means someone who drools over purses that are worth hundreds of dollars, dreams about shoes, and could probably wear a different outfit everyday for more than a year from just the clothes I currently have in my closet, then that's totally me.
5. DETERMINED--For better or worse, freakish determination is one of my more outstanding traits. Once I set my mind on something, I give 120% and it's as good as done. That is once I'm done procrastinating, of course.
*I'd like to add a 6th word here--WORDY!!!! I couldn't just give a 5 word description of
myself and not explain it!
One of my favorite necklaces from
Sweet Sincerity is the:
~My Review~
I love all of Sweet Sincerity's jewelry! Their pieces are so beautifully unique that they are captivating.
Bethany sent me the Precious Blossom Pendant Necklace to review. Everything was perfect about it! When I opened the package, I immediately noticed that there was an adorable little gift bag. I then proceeded to pull out this lovely wooden jewelry box that was placed inside the gift bag . Inside this box was the Precious Blossom Necklace I had been waiting for. It is really a gorgeous necklace! The colors are wonderful! I wanted to take a picture of the whole set-up: The Bag, Jewelry Box, and Necklace. However, my camera really didn't want to cooperate with me today! If you look to the right you can find the Precious Blossom necklace. This picture was taken from the Sweet Sincerity Shop. Sweet Sincerity is one shop that you should consider when you are looking for the perfect gift for the women in your life. If you are like me, you might go there looking for a gift for someone else and end up buying yourself something in the end!
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Bethany from Sweet Sincerity would like to offer one of my lucky readers a Precious Blossom Necklace of their own!
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Giveaway ends on Dec. 6, 2010 at 11:59P.M CST
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I received no Monetary compensation for doing this review and giveaway. I did receive an item to review though. Prize will be shipped directly from sponsor.
