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I am soooo happy to introduce to you my newest sponsor, Happy Serendipity! I have been a follower of Happy Serendipity blog for quite some time now and am so happy that I have found such a great friend in Lou! She is a darling and super crafty too. She’s got tons of DIY tutorials, inspirations, and pictures of Germany (where she currently resides) on her blog, you must check it out! But even cooler is that over these past few months, Lou has been working away on making lovelies for her new ETSY SHOP, which opened TODAY!! And we couldn’t think of a better way to celebrate than with a grand opening discount + giveaway! 🙂 But first lets…
{MEET THE SHOP OWNER}
Please tell us a little about yourself, the lovely owner of Happy Serendipity.
My name is Luisa (you can call me Lou), I’m 30 years old and live in Frankfurt, Germany. I have a full time job in an advertising agency and my hobby is to sew and do all kinds of crafts. I never took a sewing class or something but once when I had a cast on my foot and couldn’t walk and go to work for a long time I bought a book and started from scratch. I’m hooked ever since. My blog is about my crafty adventures that I like to share with the world. I stumble from one crafty thing to the other and by doing so I discover other crafts that I love so that’s how the name of the blog was born. It’s my creative outlet where I want to show people that it’s so easy to make things by yourself with a minimum amount of time and money (and sometimes without even skills). 🙂
What made you decide to open up a shop?
There was this moment where I was in a shop and when I saw all those mass produced items I felt that I don’t want to be one of those people who buy things that I would see on 10 different other people in my office or on the bus. I’ve never been keen on going with the trend and wear things that you can see all over the place so I decided to realize my ideas. Here in Germany, or at least from the area I come from, there are not so many designers or artists who’s stuff I really find good, so the only way for me to make a difference was by making it by myself. Then I discovered the blogging scene and saw all those fabulous indie artists from all over the world and since I’m sewing all the time I thought I will give it a try. I always received positive feedback from my friends when I gave them handmade things for their birthdays which gave me confidence that my items are lovely. I only make things that I would use or wear myself and that reflect my personality and I hope that there are people out there who like it.
Where do you draw inspiration from?
That is one good question I had to think about first. There are – of course – all the fabulous blogs that I regularly read that inspire me a lot. They are rarely written by famous people but women just like me that enjoy to make things. I’m very in love with Dottie Angel’s work and you can see some things in my shop that might remind you of her. I get inspired by typography, photography, music and fabrics. I read a lot of magazines and books, I have my eyes open all the time and see good things everywhere. Whenever I have an idea I write it down (there are tons of post-its in my bag and notebook and on my desk) and I have a board in my work-room that is full of pictures. There are days where the ideas burst out of my head like popcorn and even if it’s just a small little idea it might turn out to something big days or weeks later.
What is your favorite ice cream flavor?
Oh… actually I’m not so into ice cream but what I always like is yoghurt and chocolate. And if there’s a flavor I’ve never tried before I’ll take that.
{GRAND OPENING DISCOUNT}
Good through Monday, November 29, 2010, Lou is offering a special discount to Happy Serendipity just for you lovelies! You can receive 10% off your order if you enter “SANDYALAMODE1122” in the Coupon Code box at checkout!
{GIVEAWAY}
Lou is an absolute sweetheart and made something just for one lucky Sandy a la Mode reader! This pouch is made of vintage fabric that is older than 20 years and has a beautiful design that you won’t find in stores anymore. It is hand-stamped with a delicate peony, has a row of stitched little hearts, and the zipper has a little swallow pendant. The pouch is big enough for some cosmetic items and other things you carry in your purse 🙂
How to enter:
1. Visit Happy Serendipity and leave a comment with your favorite item from the shop!
For additional entries (please leave comment for each action):
2. Follow this blog with Google Friend Connect on right (if you already do, please let me know)
3. Like Happy Serendipity on Facebook (if you already do, please let me know)
4. Follow @myserendipities on Twitter (if you already do, please let me know)
5. Tweet about this giveaway (make sure to use @sandyalamode and @myserendipities in your tweet)
Feel free to use this tweet:
@myserendipities just opened up an etsy shop and she is celebrating with a vintage pouch #GIVEAWAY on @sandyalamode! http://bit.ly/bQ5Jcb
This giveaway is open INTERNATIONALLY and closes on Monday, November 29, 2010 at 9PM CST. Winner will be announced shortly after.
Entries for this giveaway have been closed! Thanks so much!!
I love the grey handprinted quotation scarf!! So cute and it looks so comfy!
Thanks,
Amy
I am following via Google friend connect!
Amy
Amyjlustig@gmail.com
I also tweeted 🙂
@sugaraim2
I love the dancing star quote scarf! Lovely!
http://ashleyanderic.blogspot.com
I follow you through GFC, and I love it!
http://ashleyanderic.blogspot.com
I am also following @myserendipities on Twitter 🙂
I like Happy Serendipity on Facebook.
http://ashleyanderic.blogspot.com
The pouch is just adorable. And I love the kisslock clutch purse. Oooh, and the scarves too.
I also “liked” Happy Serendipity on Facebook.
Thanks!
Amy
I follow my serendipities on twitter.
http://ashleyanderic.blogspot.com
And I do follow you on Google Friend Connect.
I tweet tweet tweeted!
http://twitter.com/#!/AHastyLife/status/6712755012763648
http://ashleyanderic.blogspot.com
I LOVE the Be Happy quote scarf. That’s definitely one way to make a statement!
I’m already a GFC follower!
I’m following @myserendipities on Twitter! (@lacretia)
I love the green forest clutch.
My favorite is the pleated zip pouch!!!
I’m following on Twitter!!
@cupcakebookblog
I tweeted!
http://twitter.com/#!/cupcakebookblog/status/6726306020466689
the Kisslock clutch purse is calling my name!
xo Alison
Great interview and she makes great stuff. 🙂
Love love love the kisslock pouch in colorful zigzag!
I’m a blog follower!
Such pretty things! I love her scarves, the Euphoria one in particular, & also the Kisslock clutch purse in Green Forrest. Lovely!
What a beautiful giveaway..I adore the be happy scarf…Kisses,sweetie pie
Have a wonderful Monday
Hugs
How exciting….congrats on the sponsor….cute shop:)
I love the printed pink scarf..too cute!!
I love the big zipper bag, springtime.
I follow Sandy a la Mode on Google friend connect.
I love that despite a full time job, she is making space to pursue a creative love. Hats off! Thanks for another interview – she has such cute stuff, love her kissclutch dreamy cloud purse 🙂
And I follow on GFC!
So excited for Lou and her new shop!!! It was great to learn more about her – she’s such a sweetheart 🙂 I actually just bought a makeup bag for myself!!
how exciting about her shop & your giveaway. what a wonderful idea.
ohhh, and i forgot to say my favorite! i love the kisslock clutch! soo pretty.
My favorite is the Folded Poch -Vintage doily
i love all the cute zipper pouches!
I am a follower of you blog!
i tweeted!
I love the Zipper Pouch~ Airy!
http://www.etsy.com/listing/62120458/zipper-pouch-airy
Following via GFC~ (C. Anderson)
Liked Happy Serendipity on Facebook~ (C. Anderson)
Following @myserendipities~ (@siennasai)
Tweeted~ http://twitter.com/#!/Siennasai/status/6879036760391682
Love the Dancing Star hand printed quote scarf. I love Nietzche!
following you on gfc as jhb.
lovely. I really like the hearts zipper pouch!
The wooly folded pouch is my fav.
I have to admit, I am rather in love with the kisslock clutch purse in Forest Green.
And I am so excited to follow her on twitter and facebook now!
thanks Sandy!
I love Lou and her shop is so fabulous. There are so many amazing pieces. I love the scarves and the button/pins. I just love it all!
Lovely!! I especially like this:
http://www.etsy.com/listing/62120693/big-zipper-bag-springtime
blog follower!
Such a pretty pouch! Perfect for travelling. I love the big zipper bag in springtime and the folded pouch in lace blossom!
I also follow you on GFC!
Love the kisslock clutches!
Cute! I love the Kisslock clutch purse – Dreamy Clouds – from her shop!
Rachael
I am a follower of course!
Rachael
I love the kisslock clutch! So prettyy!
Ps I’m a follower!
I like the Kisslock clutch purse – Green Forrest. So cute!
sandy
slzz@mail.com
GFC follower, slzz
sandy
slzz@mail.com
I love the Airy Zipper Pouch!
I’m a follower of this blog via GFC
following myserendipities on twitter @mrsclutterbuck
Oh my favorite is the Kisslock clutch purse – Dreamy Clouds!
I’m a follower with GFC.
SO cute! i am so happy you are sharing. i love the large cosmetic bag!! eep.
now following her on twitter <3
of course i already follow you <3
I love Vintage Flower Polka Dot Clutch
anchy121(at)gmail(dot)com
I’m already a follower 🙂
anchy121(at)gmail(dot)com
hi there! i am new to your blog (and i love it already!) and i am now following 🙂 happy serendipity’s etsy site is so cute! i really loove the kisslock clutch purse (the fabric is lovely). thanks!! xoxo jcd
Favorite shoppe item: Kisslock clutch purse
http://twitter.com/TRexLex23
Followed on Twitter!
Folded Pouch -Lace Blossom- is my fave, so cute!
I follow you:-)
I love the folded cosmetic pouch- yay!
I already follow you on GFC as sandyandcosmo.
this pretty little pouch is my favorite item from the shop:
http://www.etsy.com/listing/61995186/folded-poch-vintage-doily
seashell210 at gmail dot com
I follow via GFC
seashell210 at gmail dot com
I follow myserendipities on twitter as charmedlfeblog
seashell210 at gmail dot com
tweet!
http://twitter.com/charmedlifeblog/status/7254357275840512
seashell210 at gmail dot com
Love the Kisslock pouch and the one that says “Yay!” LOL I say “yay” all the time! 🙂 Very cute stuff!
I “liked” you on FB!
Great sponsor!! I really like Happy Serendipities’ kisslock clutch purses! So cute!
Of course, I follow you on GFC 🙂
And I just added Happy Serendipities to my Twitter stream 🙂
…and I just tweeted about it!
I love the Oh Violet Pleated Pouch, it’s oh so lovely and needs to live in my purse!
Thanks! foxsquirrelrabbit at gmail dot com
Already following with GFC (oona)
Thanks! foxsquirrelrabbit at gmail dot com
Following My Serendipities on Twitter (@glasscastle)
Thanks! foxsquirrelrabbit at gmail dot com
love the quote scarves- what a unique gift to give!
Tweeted here:
http://twitter.com/glasscastle/status/7277722363502592
Thanks! foxsquirrelrabbit at gmail dot com
The hand-stamped journal with the green polka-dot label is soo cute!! I love it!!
Following your site!
Liked Happy Serendipity on Facebook 🙂
Following on twitter. Andd…
Tweeted 🙂
I am loving their felt key fobs as well as the clutches. So many items to choose from! and the clutch you are giving is just fantastic! *waves arms wildly* 🙂
I love the adorable vintage button additions! So cute 🙂
Nikki
love the Kisslock clutch purse – Dreamy Clouds –
😉
follow via GFC
name: Sarah Mar’atul Azizah
like Happy Serendipity on fb
fb: Sarah Azhezha
follow @myserendipities
@azhezha
tweet: http://twitter.com/#!/azhezha/status/7461347944046592
@azhezha
I love the quote journal…my favorite by far!
I love Folded Poch -Vintage doily- ^^
titina.b@seznam.cz
My favorite item from the shop is the: Large Cosmetic Bag made of Vintage Fabric -Romantic Flower!
I follow on GFC as Sanna.
I Follow @myserendipities on Twitter (@Sanna4444)
What a great give away! I am LOVING the kisslock clutch in dreamy clouds. I’ve got this thing with clouds lately. Love it!
Following the blog:)
Liked you on fb too!
love the Kisslock clutch purse – Dreamy Clouds http://www.etsy.com/listing/62111283/kisslock-clutch-purse-dreamy-clouds
irdawandira(at)hotmail(dot)com
‘ve followed via GFC as Irda Wandira 🙂
irdawandira(at)hotmail(dot)com
‘ve Liked Happy Serendipity on Facebook (Irda Wandira)
‘ve Followed @myserendipities on Twitter
@irdawandira
Love the Large Cosmetic Bag -Umbrella-
omydarlingblog(at)gmail(dot)com
Follow you on GFC.
Follow the shop on twitter @ohmydarlingblog
I like the Kisslock clutch purse – Green Forrest
Love the Vintage Doily Pouch!!
I love Folded Cosmetic Pouch -YAY-. Very cute~ 😉
Follow your twitter @dayverampas
Like FB Serendipity~ 😉
Follow you on GFC~ @superficial bokeh
tweeted this contest (@dayverampas)
ms(dot)verymarried(at)gmail(dot)com
cute! I like this:
http://www.etsy.com/listing/62111283/kisslock-clutch-purse-dreamy-clouds
I like Kisslock clutch purse – Green Forrest!!!
ksyshenka(at)yahoo(dot)com
Following your blog via GFC!
ksyshenka(at)yahoo(dot)com
I Like Happy Serendipity on Facebook!
(oksana vladimirovna)
ksyshenka(at)yahoo(dot)com
my favorite item is the vintage flower polka dot clutch. thanks for the giveaway!
blog follower via gfc as khrista porcadilla.
twitter follower of myserendipities as bellekhris.
tweeted!
http://twitter.com/#!/bellekhris/status/8603426619400193
I like the Folded Poch -Vintage doily.
Tweet:
https://twitter.com/glogirl3/status/8718942575005696
My fave item in Lou’s shop are the journals.
I twittered about Lou’s giveaway.
i love the journals! u always have the cutest giveaways sandy! I’m currently having one too…u should enter 🙂
I love the magnets!
I follow using GFC
I like this clutch
http://www.etsy.com/listing/62111677/kisslock-clutch-purse-green-forrest
tumblemumbo at gmail.com
gfc follower
liked happy on fb under ana amanti .
Those buttons are to-die-for cute!!!
I tweeted this!
And I follow her on twitter too!