CLOSED. First Giveaway of 2011: ROUGE

We're back to share some lovely Etsy shops and goodies with our readers.  Today is sweet little shop, Rouge, which is full of pretty hairbands and clips, from floral to feathers.

Meet Erika of ROUGE

--What does your life outside of Etsy/blogging look like?

I work full-time with an aim to someday be able to work from home as an author/blogger or Etsy shop owner. (Etsy’s blog “I quit my day job” is my inspiration!) When I’m home, I spend time with my awesome (and very supportive) husband Evan and an crazy kamikaze Welsh Corgi puppy Nesby. (Nesby not only has endless energy, he will also eat anything, including sewing pins or any other sharp or toxic objects.) I love to read, craft, write, and attempt to cook. I’m obsessed with being thrifty yet chic and do my best to dress and decorate my home that way (Evan and I bought our first home, a 1942 bungalow in Seattle, less than a year ago.) I share the ins and outs of life on my blog honeyandhusband.com.

--Describe yourself (or ask someone else to do it!) in three words.

Creative, passionate, easily distracted  

--Winter piece you can’t live without:

My plaid rainboots. Cute and functional. I live in Seattle and some days the only thing getting me out to walk the puppy are those things.

--Most recent fashion-related purchase:

Does a fashion magazine count? My husband and I were just in Phoenix and I bought Marie Claire to read on the plane. Otherwise I’m trying to cut back on the other fashion-related purchases. ;)

--Do you craft/make anything else outside of what’s in your shop?

I’m one of those people who see things in stores and think to myself, I can make that! So I’ll go home and attempt it. Sometimes I have success and sometimes it turns out horribly. I sew, so I hem pants, make pillows and duvet covers. I also paint furniture, make paper crafts/cards... the list goes on and on.

--Any pet peeves?

Probably too many. But the ones that really drive me nuts are people who prefer to snort their snot back into the nose rather than blowing it out into a tissue (gross visual, I know), loud smacking and eating noises (my brother loves to do this on purpose to bug me) and people who don’t work up to their full potential.

--Bad habits?

I crack my knuckles, back, neck, ankles, etc. And yes, I know, I’m going to get arthritis. Also driving too fast, or forgetting to refill the parking meter when I’m downtown.

--Desert-island food?

Chips and salsa. Honestly I think you can live off that.

--Three bands/singers you can’t get enough of:

Local Seattle band The Head and the Heart (they just got a record deal)

Ingrid Michaelson

Jason Mraz

--Another blog you follow regularly (link us!):

Blog? I have to pick one? There are so many good ones!

My recent obsession is The House of Turquoise, http://www.houseofturquoise.com, a blog which features photos of room decor with turquoise elements. I’m in the midst of decorating my craft/guest room with ideas from here.

But I’m constantly discovering new blogs. My mom sends me great ones to follow all the time.

--What made you decide to start a shop?

I love homemade, local products. I shop farmers markets, local boutiques and of course, Etsy. I’ve also always been one to make my friends and families gifts so it seemed a natural transition to open up a shop. For a long time I couldn’t decide what I wanted my shop to feature. (Remember how I said I am easily distracted? I have lots of crafty side projects.) But what I heard from friends, coworkers and relatives overwhelmingly was that they loved my handmade feather and flower accessories. I decided that was it and a few weeks ago, Rouge opened for the first time.

--Significance of your shop name?

Two things-- my Etsy name is deuxsemaines, which is French for two weeks. In August 2009 I spend two weeks traveling France and the essence of France’s simple and chic aesthetic continues to be an inspiration. Rouge, the specific name of my shop, is French for red. I wanted to continue the French theme as well as pay homage to my natural red hair. (The color is something I’ve only recently come to terms with.)

--Favorite item in your shop right now:

I love my sunshine white flower right now because I’m obsessed with yellow and I just love the funky yellow guinea feathers paired with the sweet white. I also love that it’s on an alligator clip, which is honestly one of the best ways to wear a hair accessory. You can stick at the base of a bun or it looks great placed on the side of your head to jazz up soft waves.

http://www.etsy.com/listing/66175867/sunshine-white-flower

In honor of the grand opening of her shop, Erika is giving away a headband to one lucky reader!

This marine feather headband is funky and fun and will make a great transition into brighter spring colors!

Here's How To Enter (Multiple Chances to Win!)

Mandatory Entry 

1. Follow our blog! Once you become a follower, just leave a comment below, telling what your favorite item from ROUGE is.  If you’re already following the blog and our twitter—simply leave a comment, telling us what your favorite item is!

Additional Entries
2. Follow Miskabelle (@miskabelle) on twitter…and again, just a quick comment to let us know you did (with your twitter user name) and share what your favorite item from Rouge is.

3. Once we tweet about the giveaway, you can re-tweet to gain an extra entry!

4. HEART  Miskabelly on Etsy (leave us a comment to let us know!)

5.  HEART ROUGE on Etsy (leave us a comment again!)

 This contest will run until next Wednesday, February 2.  The winner will be chosen through a random number generator. 

Good Luck!!

Manda &Jayme

follow us: facebook | twitter | bloglovin' | pinterest