Go HERE to enter this awesome giveaway!
Woo hoo, it's F-R-I-D-A-Y!!!! And what better way to get the weekend started than with a GIVEAWAY!!!!!
I first stumbled upon Nelle's while browsing etsy a couple of weeks ago. This sweet dress made my heart flutter...
Apron Dress + Vintage Pillowcase = Major Sweetness! Love, love, love it!
And you know what???? The items in this sweet etsy shop are affordable! So important these days!
So what do you say we get to know the designer behind Nelle's a little better? Here we go!
Name: Ellen
Age: 33
Location: Hebron, Maine
Etsy Shop Nelle's &
Facebook Fan Page
How long have you been designing & sewing kids' clothes?
I started in January of 2010. It quickly became my passion. I love fabric and I love creating new things!
What led you to open your etsy shop?
In 2009 I was introduced to the world of custom clothing. I kept saying to myself, “Hey, I could make that.” My husband and kids gave me a Serger for Christmas that year…I was beyond thrilled! I started sewing dresses, skirts, and peasant tops for my daughters…and it wasn’t long before I decided to start selling my creations on a clothing board. About a month later, I opened my store on Etsy.
Is there a story behind your shop's name?
When I decided to open my Etsy store, I called my Mom and asked some friends to get some advice on a name. I wanted it to have meaning…and be able to encompass more than just kids clothing. So we started to brainstorm – and then my Mom said, what about your nickname? Aha! My sister started calling me Nelle (only pronounced Nell-a) in college. So…yes…in case you haven’t already figured it out, it is my name spelled backwards. I know, silly, right?! But I love it just the same – silliness is part of our everyday life, so it's fitting!
What inspires you?
Ohhhh….all of these wonderful, imaginative ladies with your wonderful, imaginative blogs! I am also inspired by fabric, and my girls…so many of my ideas are a result of their personalities. When my youngest daughter puts on one of my dresses she immediately says, “Mom, watch me spin!”
How many kids do you have?
I have 3 kids, ages 9, 6 and 3.
How do you describe your designing style?
Carefree, comfortable, fun…
What do you like to do in your free time?
Sew! Oh wait! I mean, I love thrift shopping, going to rummage sales, and I love to watch movies, and have a pretty long list of TV series I’m addicted to – my absolute favorites are Grey’s Anatomy and Dexter.
And just for fun...if someone came to your home and looked in the refrigerator, what would they find?
Lots of milk! We go through about 3 gallons in a week!
{ahh, a girl after my own heart!} 
Ellen has graciously offered one of her adorable dresses for this giveaway! Even better...WINNER's CHOICE!
To Enter:
1. Visit Nelle's and come back and tell me your favorite item (1 entry).
For Additional Entries:
2. Add Nelle's to your favorites on etsy (1 entry).
3. Like Nelle's page on facebook
(1 entry).
4. Become a follower of this blog or tell me you already are! (1 entry).
5. Blog or facebook about this giveaway, leaving the link in the comments (1 entry).
Please leave separate comments for each entry (5 total entries possible).
Contest runs until Tuesday,
January 25, 2011 at 11:59 p.m. CST.
Winner will be chosen randomly and announced Wednesday, January 26th.
THANK YOU ELLEN for sponsoring this fun giveaway! Someone is going to be very happy next week!!!
Don't wait! Go check out Nelle's!
(Note: this is not MY giveaway) Please follow the link at the top of post to enter for your chance to win!)
My little fish! It's only February and Abby is already starting to ask when we can go to the pool! Silly girl.
Oh sweet Marley! We are so happy to have you in our life! She is growing to fast and her little personality isn't so little anymore!
This man, Uncle Dave, truly has is own special place in Abby's heart! They are always so silly together and Abby gets to giddy when Uncle Dave is around!
Oh the Albany festival, I loved attending when I was little-er, and Abby has just loved every minute you are in town. She loved bumping into Rylee, who I use to babysit when the girls were about a year old. They had a blast riding all the rides and jumping in the bounce house. Such sweet little girls!
My little fish! It's only February and Abby is already starting to ask when we can go to the pool! Silly girl.
Oh sweet Marley! We are so happy to have you in our life! She is growing to fast and her little personality isn't so little anymore!
This man, Uncle Dave, truly has is own special place in Abby's heart! They are always so silly together and Abby gets to giddy when Uncle Dave is around!
Oh the Albany festival, I loved attending when I was little-er, and Abby has just loved every minute you are in town. She loved bumping into Rylee, who I use to babysit when the girls were about a year old. They had a blast riding all the rides and jumping in the bounce house. Such sweet little girls!
