Focus On...HaydenJ And A Giveaway!

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Have I mentioned that I'm a purse fanatic? Along with books and shoes, purses are a commodity I am constantly buying and constantly trying to find storage for. I've done the behind the door thing, the hang on the wall decoratively thing, the basket under the bed thing.

Now, I'm onto the put them in their own 3-drawer storage cabinet thing. The best part about this idea is that I've decided that they cannot exceed the 3 drawers allocated. So, last weekend, I went through and I purged my purses. I got rid of the super huge gold lamè bag that I only bought because it was trendy. I got rid of the super small clutches that I never use because they're totally impractical. And after I loaded up my car with 2 bags of purses for Goodwill, I realized that now I had space to buy more! :)

Enter HaydenJ, a fabulous shop dedicated to toting your stuff in style. It doesn't matter if you have a lot of stuff or a little, Aimee has any size bag for you (and in cute prints). Read on for her interview and a special treat for readers!

{abstract floral bucket tote}

Tell me some basic info about yourself.

I have worked in the fashion industry for the last seven years and

Recently relocated to UT from CA …. I know, I know probably the furthest I could get from the fashion industry - but much closer to family!

Went to School for fashion design and merchandising.

I am seriously addicted to fabric.

{ruffle clutch - black kimono with red shantung}

What kind of mediums do you use and why?

I prefer working with cotton fabric, canvas, twill…

{pleated shoulder bag - orchid in ivory}

What made you decide to sell on etsy?

I had been sewing since I was young, making bags and clothes for myself and friends. It was perfect timing when my brother requested a diaper bag for their 3rd baby and my step mom told me about Etsy… all the pieces just fell into place.

{mod square box bag}

Where do you get your inspiration?

I am mostly inspired by what I would want in a bag. Prints, functionality, etc.

{pleated wristlet - wildflowers sage}

What is your favorite music to craft by?

I listen to the most random mix of classic rock, country, pop… whatever the Ipod feels like throwing my way.

{convertible hip pouch - chocolate and blue dottie}

If you were an animal, what would you be?

A puppy.

{petite shoulder bag - dogwood bloom in pond}

What's your favorite piece of your own?

It’s a toss-up between the Weekend Tote in the Autumn Vine Print and the Pleated Purse in Linen and Chocolate damask print.

{pleated purse - linen and chocolate and weekend tote in autumn vine}

What are your favorite blogs right now?

Sweet Petula

Jeff Campana

Eco Etsy

California Crafters Club of Etsy

HaydenJ on Etsy

Hayden J on Facebook

HaydenJ on Flickr

Aimee has graciously offered up a petite shoulder bag in this awesome modern floral print she calls Glam. The mocha color is sure to go with any outfit and the outside and inside compartments will keep you organized! :)

 

If you can't wait and you'd like to buy your own, go here!

If you'd like to enter to win, read on!

- To be eligible for entry, you must be a follower of my blog through google friend connect or through your preferred RSS reader. -

- Make sure you leave me a way to contact you if you win. -

- Please leave separate comments for each entry. -

First entry (mandatory):

Head over to HaydenJ and choose your favorite item. Come back here and leave a comment with your selection.

Extra entries:

1. Become a Facebook fan of HaydenJ.

2. Tell me what the strangest items I would find in your purse are.

3. Follow Kate & Oli on Twitter and retweet the following: RT @ichbinseins giveaway alert! win a shoulder bag from HaydenJ! http://tinyurl.com/yzhj4xo
4. Blog about this giveaway and leave me the link

5. Post on facebook about this giveaway and leave me some way to verify

Fine print: Giveaway begins when it is posted and ends at 11:59pm pacific standard time March 21, 2010. A winner will be selected by a random number generator on the morning of March 22, 2010 and will be emailed promptly. HaydenJ will ship anywhere in the US!