Monday, July 16, 2012

An Interview with Sara Duckett along with a $600.00 Gift Card to Sadie Olive Giveaway



Hello!
I hope you are all enjoying your week!!
Today I wanted to share an interview with the sweet and talented Sara Duckett of Sadie Olive with you....And she is rather gorgeous as you can see : ) I am in love with Sara's unique beautiful style....
I will also be giving away a 600.00 gift certificate to Sadie Olive... 
The winner will be allowed to use the gift certificate on design services or it can be used in Sara's shop....
Giveaway details will be at the bottom of the post.
Sara designed my shop website as well as my blog....
I can't tell you how happy I was with how everything turned out, I love Sara's work and highly recommend Sara's design services....
Sara truly is an inspiration to me in so many ways, that is why I am so excited to share her inspiring interview with all of you today... I hope you enjoy the interview and don't forget to sign up for the 600.00 Sadie Olive gift certificate giveaway if you wish to do so.



Tell us a little bit about yourself and what inspired you to start your design business, Sadie Olive.

 I was always inspired by the small boutiques my mom and I used to frequent to buy home décor and knick knacks while growing up. I often dreamt of owning my own shop and imagined how much fun it would be to purchase inventory and stage the products that I sold. One weekend in 2007 I was reading a magazine about women entrepreneurs and I was literally compelled to jump up and make a go of it. I decided an online shop was the easiest way to start, so I filled for a business license, registered a domain name and the rest is history. It was supposed to start as a part time venture, while I worked full time in the mortgage industry, but a few short months after I started the business, I was laid off from my underwriting job. I was devestated thinking I had to give up on my dream, but after I was unable to secure another full time job, I started offering design work to my blog readers. Much to my surprise and delight, several of them hired me to help with their own blogs and soon I had fairly steady stream of clients coming my way.


 I love the name Sadie Olive, is their a story behind the name of your business? 
 Sadie Olive is the name Josh and I picked for a future daughter while we were struggling with infertility. When I started my business, I was terribly depressed, and the business was a perfect distraction from all of that heartache. I thought it was fitting that I use the name for my new venture. 

Sara and Josh recently adopted a beautiful baby boy named Finn.

What type of design work do you specialize in? 
I specialize in blog and template design for small business owners like myself. 
(You can read more about Sara's website and Template Designs here)
(You can read more about Sara's blog designs here)
(You can read more about Sara's design packages here)


On an average how long does it take to have a website built such as an online shop? 
 About a week. Most of my clients with online shops use a ready made site from Pappashop.com, the website and shaping cart are already built in and ready to use when I start my "design" process. So my job is to style the site and create a look that reflects the business and the owners message and personality. All of my designs are custom made for each client. 

I will send a series of questions over along with instructions for signing up for their website. I usually ask for color preferences, font choices, and design notes on anything specific they might want. Then I will use those notes to create a first draft and let them critique the design. And once I received their comments, I will use those notes to make revisions until we get the site just right. 




You also have an online shop, can you tell us a little bit about your shop? 
 I have some retail products that I stock in my main shop on sadieolive.com. I mostly sell linens, small home décor and some paper goods. 


It's just a small collection of items that I hand pick to keep in stock. Our Etsy shop focuses on vintage home décor and accessories. 
  You also have an etsy shop, what are the benefits to selling on etsy and what are the benefits to selling on your own website? 
 My main shop is really just new items, while the Etsy shop is all vintage. (Although some of the linens that we sell, do appear on both sites, as they are made from vintage fabric). I find Etsy is great for selling vintage. I love that there are always people on Etsy searching for vintage items, so I am able to reach some of those people just by being a seller there. Of course, with Etsy you do pay fees for each transaction, and with your own website you do not. However, the amount of money you can spend just trying to drive traffic to your own website is far more than any fees you pay to Etsy. With your own website, you can obviously customize much more than you can on Etsy. Like the size of your images, the layout, the categories, and more. 

 How do you keep from getting burned out creatively with all that you?
I get burned out ALL the time. But I try to switch my focus from one job to another when I get too burnt out. For example, I will focus on my photography or my vintage shop when I am tired of design work, and vice versa. 


 Do you have a favorite place you like to go to for inspiration? 
Etsy is a big source of inspiration for me, as are blogs and magazines. I find inspiration all over really, other websites, at Anthropology, from a business card or a photograph. It doesn't take much to get my creative juices flowing.


Thank you Sara for taking the time out of your busy day to do the interview!

Now for the giveaway information!
One lucky winner will receive a $600.00 gift certificate to Sadie Olive.com 
The winner will be allowed to use their gift certificate on design services and or 
can be used in Sara's online shop...
The winner will be chosen by random.org
The giveaway will end at midnight on July 24th.

Giveaway Rules!

1. All you have to do to be entered in the giveaway is a leave a comment stating how you would use 
your 600.00 gift certificate to Sadie Olive if you were to win....

OPTIONAL
If you would like to receive additional entries.....
(in order for additional entries to count please leave a separate comment for each additional entry)
2. Share the giveaway on your blog (optional)
3. Post the giveaway on facebook (optional)
4. Post about the giveaway on Twitter (optional)
5. Post about the giveaway on Pinterest (optional)

Thank you Sara!

Take Care,
Maria

548 comments:

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The Murphy's said...

I would use the gift certificate to stock up on new linens for my home! Thanks for the opportunity!

Robyn said...

What a fantastic giveaway. There is so much to choose from that it would be so hard to narrow it down. But my common sense tells me that I desperately need to overhaul my blog so that I can get it up and running. And perhaps throw in a few hemp towels.

Discovering Life one adventure at a time said...
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Discovering Life one adventure at a time said...

I would love to get some french grain sack towels and even though old ice cream scoop. But i want everything in her shop and would be honoured if i won because i would love displaying all the beautiful pieces she is selling = )

tonya

Discovering Life one adventure at a time said...

I've shared this wounderful contest to all my fb friends = ) - tonya

Discovering Life one adventure at a time said...

i've told everyone on twitter about this great contest = ) tonya

Anonymous said...

I would use the giveaway on one of her shops...happily!!!

chelsea_tolley@hotmail.com

Patty said...

I shared this great giveaway on Pinterest.

Robyn said...

Just shared the giveaway on my blog and facebook pages.

clover boutique said...

I have a small store in Dublin Ohio, called Clover Boutique and we feature unique items that are fashionable and fun but are also earth-friendly. I am sole proprietor and hae been trying unsuccessfully for months to create a working website. I would definitely love the assistance of someone so talented as Sara to help my website look like my vision! Thanks!

kboor4 said...

Posted the giveaway on FB!

kboor4 said...

Tweeted the Giveaway too! :)

kboor4 said...

Pinned a Sadie Olive photo and mentioned the Giveaway!!

Brooke said...

Wow! I would love love love to use the giveaway for a blog design. I've began my home/event styling business last year and really feel like this is what I'm missing. I've wanted to contact her for service, but with a limited budget, haven't been able to yet, what a blessing this would be!

{Carrie} said...

I am getting ready to take my business online with a website. I would absolutely use the giveaway to help me reach my goal!

Just White said...

I would live to use this opportunity and assuming I will be the lucky winner, I will be over the moon to use this gift as part of the design of my online shop! Thank you for the chance!
Eliana

hattie said...

Love Sadie Olive's site. I would love to purchase some of the hemp towels and the carpet bag.

Beth@thedailyparagraph said...

Very inspiring blog. I believe I would use her design services if I win the giveaway. Wonderful prize!

Carol Ann said...

I could do some serious damage with some design help for the man cave!

camorrison5@gmail.com

Carol Ann said...

I pinned this giveaway on Pinterest!

camorrison5@gmail.com

Nancy said...

Wow - I would shop my heart out, all those lovely linens..............

Lindsay Cook said...

I would create a charming little entertaining space to entertain family and friends al fresco style!

Christine said...

lovely interview and great giveaway. I'm over from Cindy Adkins' blog...I'd shop the Sadie Olive Home decor online...I like the clip racks and trays.

Unknown said...

What a beautiful collection Sara has in her shop - I would spend every last penny on linens and vintage delights! Side note how cute is Finn? Adorable.
mikebilmc at verizon dot net

Unknown said...

Tweeted about the giveaway here https://twitter.com/themama23/status/225306570102276098

mikebilmc at verizon dot net

BJ and Shalene said...

Her shop items are gorgeous! But I think I'd use the credit for her beautiful design services!

Anonymous said...

Oh..I would just shop and shop at her store....and shop some more...like the enamel pieces....perhaps the ceramic white pieces...oh I would just shop!
sister1965@msn.com

Anonymous said...

This is an amazing giveaway! Sadie Olive is an inspiration! I would definitely use the $600 for design services for my business Edith & Evelyn Vintage. I LOVE Sara's style!
Cindy
Edith & Evelyn Vintage
Www.edithandevelyn.etsy.com
Www.facebook.com/edithandevelyn

Unknown said...

Oh I love Sadie Olive designs.....I love everything in her shop and would love to win!

Unknown said...

I love Sara's design work, and would use the certificate to help my blog have a more professional and established presence.
We just moved, so I would also be tempted to buy something from her shop to furnish our new space.

Raye Marie said...

I would love to start a blog and could really use her help. Thanks for the opportunity and the fun!

Annie said...

oh my lord, i wouldn't even know where to begin! sadie olive has been one of my favorite etsy sites since i joined! i love all the rhinestone clips, antique hardware, meakin bowls, and old wood tool chests. i'd have my mom pick out a few things as well since she's such a huge fan and introduced me to your shops! :)

Anonymous said...

I am just entering the blogger world and would love to get starting creating something of my own. It would be a privilege to have help from Sara Duckett!

Sara said...

I would LOVE to get some new accessories for my living room... its very dull at the mount and could use a new look!

sara said...

Just shared this on Facebook! Would love to win!!

Anonymous said...

I would love to use it for some website design and them maybe just a bit for for a little fun for the house!!

ryanandelin said...

I would probably re-vamp my kitchen with new textiles and decor....so many pretty things to choose from!

leslie said...

Your shop is beautiful - I would go a bit crazy with the beautiful old linens!!

Two Little Owls in Love said...

Love your website Dreamy Whites and Sara's work looks beautiful! I would love to use her skills to bring a little sparkle to my wedding blog.

Unknown said...

Boy oh boy! I would have a shopping spree in Sara's online shop!!

Itchin' Stitchin' said...

Oh I would use the gift certificate for all the beautiful hemp/ grain sack linens in her shop! I love her vintage items in Sara's etsy shop too (that old basket ♥). It would come in very handy since we are closing on our first home the end of August.

Itchin' Stitchin' said...

Posted giveaway on FB - FB name is Itchin' Stitchin'

Ricette low carb said...

Wat a beautiful shop, i like everything, but I would like some of the beautiful linens. hugs barbara

Lauren said...

I probably use it all on some of the goodies in Sara's etsy shop.

Sally said...

Wonderful giveaway!!! I'm in the process of completing some redecorating in my home and would love to use this prize on some of the wonderful items in the shop :)

sally.puckett@yahoo.com

Unknown said...

I don't even know where to begin imagining what I would spend it on, although probably I would ask for her help on designing blog social media buttons. She is so talented! Thanks, Maria! :)

Daune | Cottage in the Oaks said...

I would definitely use it for design services....a blog makeover! :)

Daune | Cottage in the Oaks said...

I shared it on Facebook...Cottage in the Oaks. :)

Daune | Cottage in the Oaks said...

I tweeted it......@cottageintheoak

Daune | Cottage in the Oaks said...

I pinned it, too!

Tracy said...

Would love several of the grainsack linens -- runners, pillow covers, perhaps napkins. Gorgeous stuff!
Sprucing up my site/blog is a possibility too ;0)

Happy Birthday to Finn!

Elma said...

OH my word I would love some vintage linens!! What a wonderful give a way!!!

Unknown said...

I'd love design work for my new website! But I'm also drawn to those wire baskets!

Shanon at Vintage Sparkle Chic said...

What an amazing giveaway! I would love to win some of her vintage goodies. I love the grain sacks especially.

~Shanon

Laurie Peck said...

I cried when I saw this give-away on your site! It couldn't have come at a better time. I am trying to start my own blog, deweyavenue, using WordPress. I am seriously frustrated with designing a header and the overall look of the site. The free templates seemed fine at first, but I am finding I need some help. I also want to add my own shop and/or an Etsy link. Oh, how I could use your help! Thanks for such a wonderful opportunity!

iceda said...

Great interview! I've been contemplating starting a business online. Sara's services would be a godsend....

Anonymous said...

I would love to buy some new linens! Betsy.s.groves @ gmail.com

Sherry said...

If I were lucky enough to win this, I would stock up on the french blue linens.....heaven.

kathy said...

Love Sadie Olive! Her work is amazing, and so is Dreamy Whites!!! I'd definitely have Sara design my website. xoxo

Jenny said...

Wow, i have been following sadie olive for some time- i love that blog!
the GC? well, i am redoing my little girl's room right now. i would def stock it with lovely sadie olive items. i would also order some gifts also.
ilovegk@gmail.com

Jenny said...

i am also going to link this post to fb. :)

Jenny said...

i am also posting to my pinterest board. here:
http://pinterest.com/baileyandme2/

packrat400 said...

I love vintage and I love linens, so I believe I would be doing some shopping, if I were to win a gift certificate. Although some custom designed hang tags would be awesome. Here's hoping! And thanks for such a generous offer.

packrat400 said...

Also pinned to Pinterest just now!

Maison Beldecor said...

Hi Maria,
what a wonderful Giveaway from Sara!
I would love to be included - I love the wonderful grainsack table runners an the great wire baskets.
Take care
Bine

Maison Beldecor said...

Hi Maria,
I'm also posted to my pinterest board
http://pinterest.com/maisonbeldecor/
Bine

Toocutedobs said...

The shops are beautiful and I really did spend some thoughtful time on what I would do if shopping in these sites. Then it hit me! My best friend just had a terrible loss and I would choose something really beautiful for her to let her know how much I care.

Jenn Smucker said...

i want to win! i love anything white, linen, and wire so i would have no problem spending $600 here.=)

clarita said...

What a lovely interview and a very generous giveaway!

I would peruse her etsy shop and store to my heart's content, and take my time to make a purchase from all the lovely selections!

Jessica said...
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Jessica said...

This giveaway would give me the chance to decorate the new house my boyfriend and I just bought! It is actually not new at all (over 100 years old!) and I am dying for some french or european linens to use around my house! This giveaway would help me turn our house into a home.

Christine said...

Great taste! Great look! Would that I could even get close to it. French linens... or the blue cupboard... from the shop sure would speed up the process.

BECKY said...

Wow...what a great interview! I have admired Sara since I first opened my Etsy shop. And I adore the name Sadie Olive.

I know just how I would use the gift certificate! I would have her do my blog and shop design!! That would be amazing! I also love the design she did for you, Maria. It is so you!

I am off to share some of the other ways!

Thanks for such a great opportunity, Maria and Sara!!
Blessings,
Becky

Anonymous said...

Hi,

what a fabulous Giveaway. If I were to win, I buy some shabby things for my bedroom or little Gardenhouse.

Greetings

Renate (renate-albert@web.de)

Cindy said...

Sara, you are such an inspiration! Thank you so much for offering such a lovely and generous giveaway. I would buy the carpet bag for myself and use the remainder on Christmas gifts.

clogzilla(at)yahoo(dot)com

Cindy said...

Tweeted!

https://twitter.com/normawatson/status/225604001708785665

clogzilla(at)yahoo(dot)com

Cindy said...

Shared on Facebook!

http://www.facebook.com/cindy.aiton/posts/260436157404527

clogzilla(at)yahoo(dot)com

megandobs said...

I love everything, but i would like to have the red grain sack table runner, as well as the gorgeous candle holders!

Unknown said...

Hi,
I am a homeschool Mom to five. I have an Etsy shop: www.designsbytahra.etsy.com
and I live in Orlando, Florida. If I were to win this 600.00, I would think of opening my own cartel for my jewelry selling. I am not sure how much it would cost to set this up but I am willing to look into it.
Tahra

Unknown said...

I posted this on Facebook!
twest70@gmail.com

Lolo @ The Adventures of Stig and Lolo said...

Wowzers! What a generous giveaway indeed!! Sara is absolutely amazing, and everything she does is impeccable. I have adored her for quite some time. She is a perfect example of following your dream and doing something that makes you happy everyday :) Love that.
I wouldnt even know where to begin with all that $ - there are so many amazing things that she carries....it would be a blast having so much Sadie Olive in my home though ;) Thanks girls!!
XOX

shannon m said...

I love the Dreamy Whites blog and store. I've often wondered about the development of such a beautiful site. We homeschool and my children love to antique with me. We have been talking about doing a blog and store with our uniquely Southern finds. If we won this giveaway we would definitely take advantage of the opportunity to make our dream a reality!

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Carrie said...

What a lovely and generous giveaway! I would love to get Sara's opinion and creativity to work for my photography site that needs updating and of course, anything in her Etsy shop would find a welcome place in my home.

Aimee said...

I've followed Sara's blog for many years and this is an awesome giveaway! If I win, I'll use it to go for design services for my new shop!

Aimee said...

I also shared the giveaway on Facebook!

shabbygirl@optonline.net said...

I love the carpet bag and the grain sack runners, and so much more!

Shared on my Facebook page as well!

Anonymous said...

Sara would create a site for me! Carpet bag is gorgeous. Please enter me. Ccrew@tampabay.rr.com

shelly said...

Wow, I love this giveaway! I'd definitely go for linens and wire baskets. Lovely. Thanks!

shelly said...

I shared the giveaway on Facebook.

3girlygirls said...

Oh my goodness. I would easily find 600 worth of stuff to buy from her shop. Her style is my style. One of each please!!!!!!

Laura's Last Ditch Vintage Kitchenwares said...

Gorgeous, indeed! Not only is her shop beautiful, but her design of your site is beautiful as well.

One problem: It makes me feel I need to go back the the drawing board with my own!

Anonymous said...

Wonderful giveaway...If I won...I would have a great time choosing from from the beautiful Sadie Olive shop...love the linen!

SuzyMcQ said...

Wow, what a hard decision, but I think I would use the money to add some charm to my home via SadieOlive.com and Sara's great eye for vintage pieces.

The Ugly Barn Farm said...

Wonderful interview, and lovely photos!
How would I spend the $600.00? Can we do a partial Etsy shop and partial design service? Because I'd want to snap up those blue stripe linen towels for my kitchen first and foremost! ;)

Thank you for such an amazing giveaway!!

Anonymous said...

Brandie C. in WA said...
I would use that oh so generous gift card to buy "Antique" birthday gifts for all the special ladies in my life. I LOVE to shop for goodies for others...it is most rewarding to put a smile on loved ones face<3 AND "if" I had some left over...maybe a trinket or two for my humble home. :-)

Jody.Kippels said...

I would snap up some grain sack loveliness, and some accessories to turn my spare bedroom into a retreat!

primjillie said...

What a wonderful giveaway! I also love her grainsacks, so I would start there. All her items are delectable, so the rest would be hard to choose!

Jill Palumbo

Anna said...

What a FAB interview + giveaway!! I would LOVE to win and purchase design services AND shop goodies! So much goodness in one place!!

jerikay said...

wow! what an amazing giveaway!
love all things sadie olive! for starters i would love to own her notecards, linens, meakin bowls & pitcher, & her adorable jute handle bag! thanks for the opportunity to win!

happe2beme said...

i would use the credit for help designing my website janetlynnhigley.com...just started selling handmade jewelry...at a store near me and will be doing a boutique saturday...love jewelry and creativity...would love to win and get this show on the road...i mean web!

Courtney // 12th and White said...

I so love everything from Sadie Olive! I'm so thrilled for Sara that she has sweet baby Finn to love now. I'd use the gift certificate for blog design services. Thanks for the giveaway!

Sandi~A Cottage Muse said...

Great interview (and that little Finn is so cute)!
Thanks for a chance at this great giveaway! I love the old set of brushes and metal sign she has in her etsy shop!

Danielle Muller said...

how lovely!

i love all the grain sack items as well as the hemp items. i also love the folding wire basket!

thanks so much for this opportunity!

blessings,
danielle muller
daniellemuller.typepad.com
sngbrd1997@aol{dot}com

Danielle Muller said...

posted to my FB wall :)

blessings,
danielle muller
daniellemuller.typepad.com
sngbrd1997@aol{dot}com

Erica said...

Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful! So much inspiration! I would go crazy rolling around in all that gorgeous linen! The blue grain sack runner, the grain sack pillow cover, the french napkins,the grain sack placemats. Oh and maybe some vintage cutlery......How lush would it all look! I would just need to invite Heidi Swanson over to cook some delish food!

Erica said...

I pinned the giveaway here :)http://pinterest.com/pin/161285230375991610/

Erica said...

I have also tweeted here :)https://twitter.com/NoSleep4Bandito/status/225966511695753216

Elisabeth said...

I love the linens in her shop. Everything is pretty! It would be fun to get my lame old blog redesigned too!

Elisabeth

carreco said...

Great pictures and cool decorating ideas ...
See you soon. co

Anonymous said...

What a lovely giveaway! I would love some lovely linens!

Naomi
nominoodle at yahoo dot com

Tamra said...

I would definitely use her design services! Her work is great!

Nice interview, thank you.

Diana said...

Hi Maria, i enjoyed your interview; it's always interesting to learn something about the people whose shops one frequents. Sara is very talented and has a beautiful family as well. Thanks for the chance to win the awesome giveaway. If I won, I would immediately go for the Carpet bag, the french bakery sign and as many grain sacks as I could afford. I especially like the caramel one that she has.

Diana said...

Maria, Me again...I posted about your giveaway on my Pinterest page. Hope you pick me :-)

Diana said...

Maria, Hi, one more time....I also tweeted about your fabulous giveaway. Take care and enjoy your summer!

Melanie said...

I'd spend every dime in the shop! What a great eye and such gorgeous items.

Anonymous said...

What a generous giveaway!

If chosen, I would enjoy shopping at her lovely online stores.

Thistlebees said...

Amy@oldfield1837 said...

1. I would love to win this giveaway! I would use the gift certificate for design services for my website/blog. What an awesome and generous offering!

2. Posted to facebook too!

Nutbird said...

I would buy all three brown transfer ware platters, then fill in with some linen feedback runners or towels. Ann

Unknown said...

Oh my heavens. What a lovely interview and giveaway. If I won, I would spend it all toward the Wordpress Deluxe package. Sara's design style would be so perfect! Thank you both.

Unknown said...

Shared on pinterest!

Unknown said...

Tweeted.

Unknown said...

facebooked!

Katy Baker said...

Great giveaway!! I would it for my website that needs help!

Jenny Karp said...

There are so many things I love about this story. I am so inspired by Sara's story. Starting a business is hard work. I am going throughout that process right now. Working on building my audience. Engaging my customers. I also connected with the adoption and infertility piece. I too have been through this and so I can relate in a way you can't unless you have been through it. I have 4 adopted children. The joy and heart ache are unique.

xoxo

jenny
www.glitterfarm.com

Elyse said...

I would LOVE to get this gift certificate! I'm getting married Sept 15th of this year, and have an entire new house to furnish! And with the wedding and the house, money has been tight! This would be SUCH a blessing!!! I absolutely LOVE all of her products and that style is exactly my style! :)

Our Hopeful Home said...

Linens, linens, linens!

Kathleen

Tara said...

Wow,what a fab generous giveaway..
Her shop is divine..The linens are beautiful,there's so much to choose from..
Thanks for the chance..xx

noelle said...

I would use Sadie Olivia to help style our living room

sandy said...

I'm a big fan of Sara and her work. Would love to have her design a website for my business.

sandy said...

shared on FB

sandy said...

tweeted the giveaway

Sandi @ The Primitive Skate said...

What an awesome Giveaway! I would start off with the linens and then from there maybe some wire baskets.
Thanks for the chance!

sandraallen260@centurytel.net

Unknown said...

Sara is so talented, i love her style! i would definitely have her revamp my shops! thank you Maria, hope all is well with you! susan

Priscilla said...

Hi, What a great story. I would purchase items at Sadie Olive if I won.

cmecca said...

What would I do, you ask? Well, as a recent college graduate who has just transplanted himself to NYC, I have always dreamed of creating my space that consists of the french farmhouse aesthetic. NYC is indeed an exciting place, but it is sometimes difficult to find the peace amongst fast-paced and constantly crazy atmosphere. As a recent grad, funds unfortunately are on the minimal side, so this gift certificate would allow me to begin creating my place of peace, and get me on my way to start my collection of french antiques. Please know that this gift certificate would mean the world to me - I long to fill my space with comforting, inviting, and peaceful fabrics, textiles, and housewares. Thanks!

rusty hinge said...

Oh I would love, love to win this giveaway! I am looking forward to starting my very own online store soon... or maybe a little spruce-up on my blog! Either way, I know Sara could help me with her amazing talent!

Alicia@ eco friendly homemaking said...

Oh what an awesome giveaway!! I am a big grain sack fan but would probably opt for the website design!

Sylvia said...

What a lovely website! If I won the giveaway, I would want to have Sara design a blog for me. I also see a few vintage items in the Etsy shop that would suit my Steampunk-inspired apartment.

jill said...

I love Sadie Olive, and I would love to use the money in on some vintage goodies. What fun!

Payal said...

I love all the linens, i.e., towels, apron, runner, etc. There's just so much great stuff in her shop!

Unknown said...

Pinch myself to ensure I am not dreaming then buy linen items to wear as a bid, to mop up all my drool. :)

Anonymous said...

What a wonderful giveaway!!!
I would absolutely shop till I dropped at her Etsy Shop....love her vintage items.

Alice N.

bella celestial said...

Beautiful interview and very precious photo of your family Sarah Ducket. Your shops are absolutely great! Wishing you the best in your life. I would use the certificate to shop for my sister and myself as we both have upcoming birthdays and we enjoy vintage shopping together, it has been a true blessing to have her company in our adventures.

Ivory Spring said...

I would use it for a website design. :) Thanks for the giveaway.

McMaster & Storm said...

First of all--my heart is so happy that she has Finn.
I have read her blog for quite a while now....
I would love her design services for a new web shop.

I enjoy peeking at all of her things she gathers for her shops & her last story in Souvenir featuring industrial things was fantastic.

{& your baking was so pretty too, Maria!}

What a fun giveaway!
xo
Kara

BLBC said...

The Charm, the delight, the pause in the moment of time in which to shop. Awesome Giveaway, oh where to start if the winner? Nesting wire baskets, Grain Sacks; the possibilies are endless ~ oh, but what a gift to "start shopping and sharing"!

Anonymous said...

Many thanks to you, and Sara, for such a generous giveaway! There are several items in her shop that I have been admiring...would love to give them a home! :)
Here's hoping...

Karen H.

the contessa said...

Great giveaway. I love all the vintage linens and would go crazy buying the grainsacks and linen runners and towels.
calltl@ca.rr.com

the contessa said...

Bragged on Facebook too!
calltl@ca.rr.com

the contessa said...

Tweeted about it too!
calltl@ca.rr.com

Aileen said...

What a generous giveaway! I have been thinking about starting a shop, so I might use the $600 toward that. On the other hand, I'm quite tempted by many of her shop items, including but not limited to.....the big ben clock, the fancy little butter dish, the rosette charm necklace, and the spring twig jewelry holder. Basically if I was to win I would be ecstatic!!

Annie said...

What a wonderful giveaway! I love all that Sara does, especially her sharing of little Finn with us. I too, am an adoptive Mom whose little boy grew up to be an adult sweetheart... and I wish the same for her!

Lisa said...

Two lovely blogs! I discovered both of you through... Artful Blogging and would be thrilled to win something from the shop as well as some blog design service.

Anonymous said...

It would fun to shop for many items. I love any of the linens. Thanks for the generous chance!
Kathleen
Kkgerace@yahoo.com

Natalie at Our Old Southern House said...

oh gosh, i would love ANYTHING in sara's shop, but i would also love her to help me with my blog designs...or wait, could she help me design stationary? see, i can't even decide!!

Patina said...

Oh...I think I'd have Sara design me something. She is so tallented!
Debbe

Alex with Attic Antics said...

I've long been a fan of Sadie Olive and admire Sarah's great sense of style and design! If I won this amazingly generous give-away, I think I'd go on a shopping spree in both her shops – so much loveliness just waiting to find its way into my home :)

marielee said...

hello
I love your shop filled with beautiful things and I'd decorate my new house with these pretty things ..
a beautiful day to you

onescrappychick said...

What a lovely interview. I would use it in the shop. So many lovely things to choose from I wouldn't know where to start. I think I have a need for some wire nesting baskets, and that lovely hen would make a darling gift for my friend who keeps chickens..

Lynda @ Happenstance Home said...

I love her design work, and that is without a doubt what I would use the winnings for if they were mine :)

Anonymous said...

I LOVE Sadie Olive- I'm decorating my son's nursery now - so I would use it for that!!!

Steph. :) said...

How beautiful. Well, I would love to have Sara help me design a better blog that will attract more viewers and make some suggestions for me with a critical, but encouraging eye. :)

swedecollection said...

What a nice giveaway. I'd use it for professional services. She did a nice job when I hired her before.

gmm said...

Thanks for a chance to win such a generous gift! I would love to have some of the pretty linens and vintage items from the online shop. What a great variety of choices ,it is like trying to pick a flavor of ice cream!!!!rg

Desirea said...

Design services! Although her shop might tempt me too :)

Christie said...

I love the linens, wooden bowls, and botanical prints. I just found your blog while searching for French farmhouse design. It will be fun to read your blog (and Sara's too!).

Elisabeth said...

I would love to spend it at Sara's shop! I absolutely adore everything! :)

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Anna Ferguson said...

I love the grain sacks- thanks for another great giveaway.

BECKY said...

Hi Maria!
Posted it on Facebook.
timewashed/facebook

Blessings,
Becky

FRENCH LAUNDRY said...

Wow! I might get some design services or perhaps just go shopping for something for my nest. It would be a wonderful dilemma to have to work through!

Thanks for the chance,
Judy

Amy said...

I would do all my Christmas shopping at the Sadie Olive shop. Thanks so much. Amy

Liz @ the Brambleberry Cottage said...

Wow! What an exciting giveaway. I would probably split the giveaway for services AND to purchase goodies from the Sadie Olive shop.

Liz @ The Brambleberry Cottage

Di@Cottage-Wishes said...

Oh my what a wonderful giveaway...oh yes I could use her design services and oh my would I love linens for my new house. Thank you, Di

Di@Cottage-Wishes said...

I pinned the giveaway on Pinterest...thank you! Di

ikkinlala said...

I'd buy linens for sure - I love how there are some nice simple options in quality materials.

Laura w. said...

I would sooo love to win - and decorate my new bed room!!!!

Miss Fanchon said...

If I were to win, I would go crazy on the Antiquity section of the shop and have a container shipped to France! I already bought from Sadie Olive and my vintage laundry basket is an item I really treasure. Wish me luck!
monier.francoise@club-internet.fr

Keeping It Cozy said...

I love Sara's blog and her work. Without a doubt I would use this for her design services. Thanks for the opportunity!

christi @ the brown shed said...

I loved reading the interview. If I were to win, it would be a tough decision between shopping Sara's vintage wares in her etsy shop, or using her design skills. I love her style.

christi @ the brown shed said...

Just tweeted...

gina smith said...

Oh would love to win this!! My blog needs an over haul.

AndeM1 said...

I love Sara, her blog and her shop......I actually have a couple of treasures from the Sadie Olive Shop.....If I were lucky enough to win this amazing give a way....I would first have Sara help me start up a blog......with her fabulous design services and then would have a bit of fun shopping in her shop!

Andrea
AndeM1@hotmail.com

Katey said...

I would have no trouble finding something to spend with Sara. Her shop is awesome. I have an etsy shop and blog that could use a nice new design. Thank you for the opportunity.

Emily said...

I guess my first comment got eaten. It disappeared. What a dreamy giveaway. I love both your and Sadie Olive Blog. If I won I think I would use the money for some design help:)
Thanks for the chance!

BailiwickStudio said...

I love Sara's style - I'd have no trouble at all finding something to love! In particular, any of the linens, the urns, or wire baskets... This is a wonderful giveaway! ::Jill

kimberly wheat said...

What an amazing giveaway!!! Sara designed my website and blog and I love it, but have lots of update ideas - what a treat to work with Sara again!!!

Sunflowers With Smiles said...

Wow, what a beautiful giveaway. Let's see, I am drooling over the market basket and the carpet bag. Also am digging the vintage linens. Count me in!

Anonymous said...

I would go a little crazy with her linens page, I would love to toss all my kitchen towels and replace them with a stack from her for starters! Carmen csjudge @ earthlink.net

Andrea Hayden said...

I would use the money to buy some of the beautiful items in her store!

Deb said...

Love Sara's shop...I think if I were to win I would buy some of her vintage linens. Great giveaway!!! ~Deb~

Laura said...

What a lovely giveaway and what a beautiful interview! Thank you for hosting. If I win the giveaway, I would probably use the money in a combination of her design services (postcard design for sure) and then use some of it to buy items in her shop and Etsy shop. She has a fantastic eye! It'd be wonderful to win this one. XO Laura at theironstonenest@yahoo.com

Jack said...

Love the photos on this post! I'd probably use it a little everywhere ... some vintage, some new, some LINENS, and some design.... Love her style.

Tricia said...

I love Sara's blog! It was one of the first that I discovered before I had a blog of my own. I would love to use her design services, but she has so many pretty things in her shop that I would love too...I just can't decide what I would choose :)

grandma peden's porch said...

I would do a mini make over in my living room it's very primitive folk art and my tastes have changed. I would defiantly get some grain sacks I love your love seat with the red stripe pillows on it.

laura said...

I would use it for the french linens! Beautiful!
Laura Moore
www.embracingthislife.com

A Little Lingering said...

I would have to shop from her wonderful vintage items. Thanks for sharing.

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