Let's get to know some of these fabulous vendors! Read through and at the end there is a way to get an additional entry into the giveaway! (and, tune in daily for more chances to get to know our awesome vendors and get more entries!)
I BLOOM:
Can I just say that I LOVE the connections that I make with my business. I have made some great friends near and far, some I have never met but we all help each other out and I think that is just awesome! Natalie with I Bloom contacted me around Valentines day and requested that I make this CUTE little ensemble for her little miss:
Soon after we became friends on facebook, she invited me to join a mommy's group AND I found out she has some AMAZING talent with flowers....You will see for yourself after we take a minute to meet Natalie! Oh and did I mention that she is another VERY talented Lincoln, NE vendor!
"I Bloom. started simply enough with two friends with a shared
passion for flowers and weddings. It grew slowly over 4 years and
blossomed into a full on business doing wedding and event flowers for
Lincoln and surrounding areas. We can handle the biggest of weddings,
rehursal dinners, baby and bridal showers, and parties of any kind. "let us help you fill in the flowers"
When you say "I do" to express your love, think " I Bloom." to express
your style. I Bloom. will make your vision a reality. From funky and
fresh to traditional and classic, your idea is our inspiration. We
specialize in personalized service and design. For your event we will
start from
scratch to create a truly custom and memorable floral experience. Check
out our portfolio or facebook for a taste of our past work, but keep in mind that your event will be truly yours. After all, "Everything we do is custom."'
And here are some of the absolutely stunning creations she has put together!
Stunning right? I just wish I had known her before I got married!!! LOVE it all!
MY CHLOE ANN:
Krista and I's littles are "about" the same age. They were "May" babies...except for some reason her little one came in April...and mine was pushing the JUNE breaking point ;). We recently found out that she has family in Council Bluff, IA, which is just right across the border from my home state of Nebraska! Always a small world that is for sure! Take a minute to get to know Krista!
"My name is Krista. I am a stay at home, work at home, mommy of 2. I love to craft and started a small business with hair accessories after much demand from family and friends. Four years later my little home business has expanded to more children's boutique items, but I still love creating new hair accessories!"
And check out some of the cuteness she creates!
TWINSPIRATIONS:
I met Tracy this past fall through
LittleME 123. She was having one of those AWESOME Giveaways we all love so much! Nikki shared her link and of course when I checked her out I LOVED her work! And, of course she is extra special because she too is from the Cornhusker state...how did I not meet all of these amazing gals when I was still there??? Quickly I placed an order for a few football shirts, a QT pie shirt and the John Deere Tractor shirt...then came along Christmas time and I HAD to get some custom shirts for the kiddos...I tried to get a picture of them all together with my elf hats I made them, but to much avail, none of them turned out :( Still bummed about that! But, here is a little peak at my sweetie pie in her Penguin shirt (that Tracy was so kind to make custom for me!)
And, a little about Tracy in her own words:
"Being a mom of twins you hear things like, "are they twins?" and "are
they identical?" and are forced rather frequently to clarify to people
who is who. Top that off with 2 children who have names that they will
probably never stumble upon on any personalized memorbilia (they may
later kick us for that) and my dream started. In 2010 I took my
crafting skills a step further and played and perfected a way to make
custom personalized shirts for my girls. They were a hit with my girls
and a lot of my friends so I took it a step further and decided to
share my love of crafting and personalized wear to my Etsy shop,
inspired by my girls, Twinspirations was born. Every item in my shop
is hand stitched, it really helps designs "pop" and adds security and
durability of the items but more importantly is my way of adding an
extra touch of love to my pieces. It's been a little over 2 years now,
and I am loving every minute of it. I have also been accepting custom
requests, which has brought a lot of challenge and excitement to my
shop, I love working with my customers to create the piece they have
been envisioning and hear of the joy the pieces bring. From tractors
to rockets to penguins with bows on their head, some of my custom
orders are the most fun, challenging and rewarding pieces my shop has
put out. Onesies (short sleeve and long), layettes, baby beanies, hair
bows, giftsets and toddler tees, all carried in stock and all can be
customized with your child's name or favorite design."
And, the GOODS:
You might recognize that last cutie from above (VDAY ensemble) and from
Nellie Smith Photography's writeup the other day!)
ANNISSEAU:
I had the pleasure of being introduced to a LOCAL friend of mine this last fall. It has been such a JOY to watch Amanda's business blossom and she has been incredibly kind and welcoming to me. A TRUE friend that I am incredibly blessed to have met and gotten to know. I must say I am pretty excited about our move in a few weeks because Amanda has family in the town we will be living in and I cannot WAIT for many play dates. She has promised me to teach me how to use my sewing machine without FEAR in my eyes. I think we will have many crafting days ahead of us! Besides being an AWESOME friend and person, Amanda is INCREDIBLY talented. I'm not so sure there is anything that she doesn't know how to make craft wise...and I am so envious! Here is a little bit about Amanda in her own words:
"Hello my name is Amanda. I am the owner of Annisseau, a mother of 3 amazing children Annabelle (6 ½), Marissa (5), and Beau (2). The name of my shop comes from 3 letters in each of my kids names. They are the reason I started this business about a year ago. My wonderful husband of almost 10 years has allowed me to be a stay at home mom. For six years, I have been searching for a career path that I could do from home, having tried it ALL, I finally discovered my career was right here all along!
I have been sewing since I was 5, beginning with doll blankets, then trying clothes for my dolls, graduating to making my own prom dress in high school, and reconstructing dresses from the clearance racks. Then, my largest project to date 10 years ago making my wedding dress. I had an absolute blast designing my dress and veil. My children came and I have been doing lots of different things for them. I also quilt, crochet, and when in the mood I will knit.
Recently, my Handbags have been a hit, each of them are one of a kind. I also really enjoy making childrens items. My latest favorite being the pinafore. Custom sewing is my business motto, no large quantities of the same item. I can do it all, so if you are in need of custom sewing, contact me!"
And the awesome pinafore and one of my favorite handbags she makes!
I started out just making birthday decorations, but now range from
birthday to weddings to showers and more. I am always up for a new
challenge, and love trying out new ideas. Thanks Kristen, for hosting
