7 Questions • Lauren of laurenblythedesigns

 

 Now voyager - vintage ship cameo anchor necklace, laurenblythedesigns

Lauren is the woman behind the amazing shop laurenblythedesigns — which features some vintage inspired jewelry so exquisite, you'll never want to take it off. The dreamteam caught her between shuttling packages to the post office and picking her son up from preschool, somewhere between the peanut butter and the jelly. 

1. Where do you live?

I live in Englewood, Colorado, which is a suburb of Denver. I am originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (go Steelers!) but I have been in Colorado since I went to college in Boulder in the 1980s.  Yikes — I feel old! The weather out here is unbeatable! And no, I don’t ski (cause I know you were going to ask …)

2. What are you obsessed with lately?

Cleaning! Seriously, if you had asked me a week ago I would have said finding the perfect peep-toe shoe, but this week it’s cleaning. I am determined to de-clutter my house — which was not that cluttered to begin with, but I am just wanting it to be fresh and open. And it’s amazing what you can collect!

Care to share any photos of you as a child?
This is me from 1973 at my Aunt's house in PA!

3. Coffee or tea, or both? And decaf or regular?

Coffee, Coffee, Coffee! Did you say coffee? Regular please. And it’s my one vice. I don’t drink, I don’t smoke but I love my coffee. I have my cup of Verona in the morning with some hazelnut cream and a cappuccino or a nonfat mocha latte later in the day. Everything is just all right in my world after I’ve had my latte!

4. What is your favorite thing about being on Etsy?

I love how easy it is to set up shop! I had my own website and it’s a lot of work! Etsy makes it easy. It’s all in one place including listing, photos, advertising. And I’ve met some fabulous people along the way, which I never imagined would happen! 

Cassandra -coral rose vintage beaded necklace, laurenblythedesigns

5. And what is your least favorite thing about being on Etsy?

Advertising on Etsy can be challenging! Don’t get me wrong: I love making treasuries, which is a huge form of advertising on Etsy or I would not be captain of a treasury team and on several other teams,  but sometimes you work so hard to make them perfect and they get lost in the shuffle and you feel like, "Gosh, I wish someone would have seen that!"  Also,  I wish it was easier to get seen with jewelry on Etsy. But advertise I must, which means making treasuries and renewing items!

6. What are you afraid of?

Flying! Seriously, I am a wreck before any trips and I will never (sadly) travel to Europe.

7.  Who are you in love with?

My son, my husband and my cat!  Well those are the obvious answers. But I bet you didn’t know I am also in love with Lindsey Buckingham! I am a fan of amazing guitar players and to me he ranks up there with the best! It doesn’t hurt that he’s also good looking. I’ve seen him numerous times with Fleetwood Mac and solo and he’s amazing.  I have also met him! Listening to his music and guitar playing makes me happy. 

I will leave you with a little happy music as I go create some jewelry!