Sun in My Belly

There's a great little cafe here in Atlanta called Sun in My Belly, that makes great food and is a great brunch spot. Supposedly, when Picasso was asked what compelled him to create, he responded that it was "the sun in my belly." So it is this quote that inspired me to curate an Etsy treasury. Enjoy!
1. Bobby McGee Lariat by Fringe, $42
2. Hole in One by 3dots, $13.50
3. The Mosaic Sun by ANNALEE63, $55
4. Autumn Gold Vintage Berry Bowl from bythewayside, $5
5. Complexion Bar by amethystsoap, $4.99
6. Wrist Hand Cuff by Waterrose, $62.00
7. Retro flower vines plastic fram clutch by oktak, $88
8. lemon juice earrings by betsy3, $24
9. Hand Carved mini gourd holiday ornament by midnightcoiler, $15

Get To Know... mchen

You may remember when I blogged about a trade I did with another Etsian: my Sway Necklace for her reConnect Monkeys tee dress. Well, this week, we get to know a little bit more about Emily, the designer/illustrator/screen printer and bride-to-be. I am so glad we "met" through Twitter/Etsy, because she is a funny all around awesome chick, and I'm sure that if we were to meet in person, we would have a blast just hanging out and eating great food. So read on to get a glimpse of her, and if you like what you read, be sure to check out her site and blog. She is also giving away a free item to one of my lovely readers!
I am… one lucky schmuck who always sees the glass half full.

I was… a really mean little kid, but I got a taste of my own medicine in middle school.

I will be… a married woman in less than 3 weeks!!!

My passion is… spread over way too many interests —design/illustration day job, QT with my peeps, going to live music, playing sports, t-shirt printing... I wish I could operate on 3 hours of sleep a night, like I used to in my 20’s!

Many people don’t know that I…
- have never eaten a peanut butter sandwich.
- played competitive ultimate frisbee on a women’s team that won gold at Nationals in 2005.
- do everything with my right hand... except write and draw.

Most days, you can find me… in front of my computer.

I’d like to learn to… drive stick.

I can’t believe I… recently overcame my apple allergy. I’ve eaten at least two a day since I found out!

If I won the lottery, I would… travel, share with friends & fam, get a house with studio space, and sew/design clothes for a part-time living (I don’t think I could stop working altogether!).

I’d like to thank the Academy for… surrounding me with such a solid support system and giving me so many open doors.
Now for the giveaway!
Emily is generously offering a winner either a print or tee of your choice from her shop! To enter, just let me know which item you would choose if you win. You have until Nov. 16th to enter, and please make sure you leave your name and contact info. I will announce the winner on the 17th.

For additional entries:
1. Join the m chen wears facebook group.
2. Follow "@mchenwears" on twitter, and tell me that you did.
3. Sign up for her newsletter, and tell me that you did.
4. Twitter about this giveaway. Please have @juneshindesigns in the tweet so I can track it.
5. Become a facebook fan of June Shin and write a comment on my wall.

Avie Designs Winner!

Thank you all for reading about Avie Designs and participating in the giveaway! This morning, I asked my husband, G to pick a number (without knowing what it was for), and he chose #14. Lucky number 14 is Brenda of Phydeaux Designs! Congratulations on winning a 2010 calendar! And thanks to Avis for letting us learn a little more about you.
Stay tuned to find out who the next featured artist is and what she is giving away!

Avie Designs Giveaway Reminder

Tomorrow night is the deadline to enter to win a 2010 calendar from Avie Designs. I will be announcing the winner on Tuesday. Oh, and a bonus, Avis is giving away free stationery! You just pay for shipping. Head on over to her blog for the details.

Chomp and Stomp 2009!

It's time! The Cabbagetown Chomp and Stomp Chili Cookoff & Festival is this Saturday! It's my absolute favorite fall festival, and I'm excited to be setting up a booth for my 3rd year. So if you're in town, definitely put this on your to do list. If you want to try the chili, I suggest you come early as it tends to run out.

Get To Know... Avie

I am very excited to feature Avis, the founder of the stationery company, Avie Designs. I first discovered her shop from the Etsy forums and later met her in person at a craft show here in Atlanta. She designs calling cards, bookplates, address labels and more which you can find at her Etsy shop, www.avie.etsy.com. She also has a blog: www.aviedesigns.blogspot.com and is currently working on updating her website: www.aviedesigns.com. So read on to learn more about her and how you can win one of her gorgeous calendars!
I am… happy most of the time.

I was…recently at a family reunion.

I will be… in Spain one day.

My passion is… to make things with my hands.

Many people don’t know that I… am a huge football fan. I drive 3 hours each way every weekend to see my team play.

Most days, you can find me… in my studio in my pjs working on orders and tending to my lovely customers.

I’d like to learn to… DANCE!

I can’t believe I… have created something that is so much fun & still called a "job"

If I won the lottery, I would… hopefully change very few things about my life and change a lot of things about others' lives.

I’d like to thank the Academy for… giving me the courage to take a chance on my dream & rewarding me for it every day.
Now for the Giveaway!
To win a calendar from Avie, visit her Etsy shop and tell me which is your favorite design and what you look forward to in 2010. Please leave your name and a way to contact you. The deadline to enter is the evening of Nov. 9th, and I will announce the winner on the 10th.
Additional entries:
1. Subscribe to the avie designs blog.
2. Follow my blog.
3. Twitter about this giveaway. Please have @juneshindesigns in the tweet.
4. Become a Facebook Fan of June Shin.

Lillyella Giveaway Winner!

Wow, there were a lot of entries for this giveaway! Thank you all for reading and entering, and thanks to Nicole for participating! There were almost 140 entries, so I used random.org instead of putting everyone's names in a bowl. That would've taken much to long. Anyway, congratulations to F.Sarah who said she would choose the Filigree Fleur Silver Ring!
Be sure to check back a little later to read about my next feature artist.