Boulevard Spotlight

Wednesday, July 23, 2008

BBCD Members LOVING these Auctions this week!

Here a some eBay auctions that some of the BBCD Members are Lovin' this week!
Click on the pictures to go right to the auctions!

SPOTLIGHT GROUP INTERVIEW

We have a fantastic interview on an eBay Design Group! Gioncarla, the leader of this quirky and awesome group, was not forced in anyway to participate in answering my prying questions! LOL All kidding aside, she and her weirdo designers have made this one quite interesting group of eclectic girls who LOVE to design "outside the design box". They have a launch running right now that you absolutely HAVE to check out! Now for this awesome interview...

Are you an exclusive group, specialty group or non-exclusive?
We are an open to all, non-discriminatory, non-exclusive, no questions asked group. My first rule was to RELAX. If you launch/don’t launch its really no biggie, just come on in and have fun! Leave with or without explanation and the only real "rule" is that Drama is not tolerated in any way, shape or form. We're here to inspire each other to try something different, first and foremost!

How many designers do you currently have and who are your designers?
There are 28 of us. see our about me page or our blog for a complete list!

How long has your group been active?
Well, we came together in May to have one huge launch in July.

Do you girls take any time off for summer or holiday's?
So far we are an annual walk on the wild side. Nothing more. Nothing Less=-)

Is there a special story behind your group?
Not an unusual one really, I was tired of the same old thing and had just come out of a rather painful group experience and wanted to try some stuff out of the ordinary and let go of the stress my former group had caused by letting go of the "rules" of designing and thought perhaps I wasn’t alone. I put the call out and the response was outstanding!

Does your group name mean anything?
Just what it is -"Eccentricity" We bring you the eccentric, non-practical, wild and fabulous boutique items!

Did you have a lot of interest when you first started your group? Do you have a waiting list running???
Well we pretty much have the original excited members. Boy, are they some crazy/fun chicks! LOL I adore all of them! I haven't had to remove anyone or turn anyone away. Its been a very easy-going experience! We are still gaining new members even during the launch! Its great!

How often do you launch together?
So far its an annual thing. Although, the idea of doing another "freakshow" launch is being tossed around right now....scary, ain't it? LOL

Tell us anything else about your group that you would like to share about the group, upcoming launches, special talents, etc.
I would just have to emphasize the great talent in this group but that is nothing in comparison to the great heart these ladies have. Maybe that isn't a surprise for most people to find in a group but it has been so much fun! Its unbelievable! These ladies continue to amaze me in every way! If we never do anything again, this experience alone has given me inspiration to last a lifetime!

Check out their ME Page right here!
Here are their current auctions on eBay!
or you can always do an eBay search for Boutique BE
Here's a link to their BLOG...also listed for easy access at the top of our blog

SPOTLIGHT DESIGNER INTERVIEW

I have an interview today of one of eBay's own and BBCD's...Carrie of punkyfaedesigns!
Sit back and enjoy the Spotlight Interview on this fab designer!

What is your main area of design:
Girls Clothing

What other items do you design and create:
Hair Clippies.. Bottle Cap Clippies are my specialty!!

Do you have any kids and how many?
Yes, 1 daughter Jordan Fae who will be 3 in a few weeks.

What is your typical day like?
What is a typical day?? LOL I am an early riser so I am usually on the computer by 6am EST.. Once Jordan wakes up that's a whole other question.. I like to squeeze some sewing in before lunch.. then we are off and running.. whether it be to the stores or out in the backyard..

Is this a hobby, business or both?
It is a hobby that I am trying to make into a business.. I sew for my daughter first and then offer what I make for her..

Can you share with us what has inspired your favorite or most creative design.
This is by far my favorite set I have ever made!! It was inspired by the gorgeous fabrics by Jennifer Pagnelli.. As soon as I saw these fabrics I knew I had to use them!! They are simply gorgeous in person!!

DO you SisBoom??

Tell us about your designing space! We really want to know :) Do you have a room all of your very own, a small desk in your living room etc or perhaps even an office you design in? Tell us about it!

My design space is my kitchen table.. right now since I am busy with BTS and haloween we are only using half a table at dinner time because I have all of my supplies in Rubbermaid bins on the other half so I can pull them out when I have some spare time to work!! I will be turning half my closet into a storage area for my out of season fabrics this week!!

How often do you shop for supplies?
Daily.. LOL

Would you say your a shop-a-holic? Addicted to fabric, ribbon, beads or? UM yeah.. the girls in Joanns know me by name and set aside new fabrics they know ill like and usually do!!

Can you share your favorite place to shop? Or is it a secret?
:) I love Joanns and Micheals..

When shopping for supplies how often do you hide it from your spouse?
I don't have to because I go while he's at work.. I just add what I buy to the pile and he has no idea.. The only time I have to answer to what that is, is when he gets the mail on Saturday and there is another box from fabric.com.. LOL

Storage! Are you highly organized with nice neat totes, boxes, bins...all neatly labeled with everything in it's place or do you stuff and stash in any (or all) available nooks and crannies in your home?

I live in a state of organized chaos.. I know where everything is in my MESS as my dh calls it.. Some things are in totes or separated into JUMBO Ziplocs but all in all everything is in a pile, that started out as a laundry basket on a table.. but ask me where one fabric is and I can find it in a split second!!

Are you in any design or specialty groups?
I am a Proud member of Memory Lane as well as So*Sweet*Bow*Tique

How do you come up with your designs?
I am a pattern a holic.. I must have over 100.. I get a lot of inspiration form my vintage patterns but sometimes it comes from the fabric.. But most of the time it is my almost 3 yr old handing me a pile of fabric saying I want a dress made from this Momma!

Here are some of Carrie's favorite and best selling designs so far!
We think they are just so adorable!!

Visit Carrie's Me Page on eBay

This will take you to her listings on eBay!

Thanks, Carrie!

Monday, July 21, 2008

Project Runway

Do you watch it? Season 5 began last Wednesday and it started off with a challenge! How fun, gotta love those challenges. Each designer had to go in to a grocery store for the materials for their design. Watch every Wednesday night at 9pm!
Here's the website for Project Runway....check it out!
http://www.bravotv.com/Project_Runway/season/5/index.php