Interview with Linda from vintage chic designs

I was interviewed, via blog, a few months ago and thought it was such a cool idea that I wanted to try my hand at it.  I had a very brave pilot who agreed to be interviewed.  The interview is for ALL the blog readers to get to know more about fellow crafters and artists!  I am Linda's friend on facebook and I look at all her cool stuff and thought most, if not all of you would enjoy her creations as well.  Check out what she had to say!


In a few sentences, tell us a little about yourself.
My name is Linda and I am a cetified aromatherapist who makes vintage style bath, body and home decor. Crafting is my passion it keeps me sane! Someday I hope to run my business Vintage Chic Designs & Essentials full time.

What or who inspires you to be creative?
Growing up living with my grandmother I was inspried by  grandma's ambitions and talent of making her own soap and sewing our clothes She was a very crafty woman and taught me everything about crafting.  The vintage style touches home for me and comes from deep within. I like the old fashion style and antiques. I try to keep that Vintage style in all of my crafts.

Are there any favorite materials or tools that you enjoy working with?
I My favorite materials are Burlap and Lace and of course I use alot of Lavender in my bath & Body products which I grow myself. I grow most of all my herbs I use in my Tub Teas and soaps.

How long have you been creating/crafting and what are you favorite projects that you have worked on? 
I have been creating and crafting projects as long as I can remember. It's been the last 5 years that I have been making soaps, Bath & Body products that I have perfected. I have been sewing recently the last year trying to come up with my own Vintage Style. 

Was there ever a project you attempted, and stopped because it was frustrating to complete?
Growing up with my grandmother I never once saw her use a pattern or recipe.I tend to do the same. Im not really good at following patterns or recipes. I tend to make them up myself. I find it sometimes frustrating to follow patterns that make no sense.
That to me is the true meaning of one of a kind when you just make it! I love doing that.




If you want to find out more about what interests Linda or more about her in general, please visit her facebook page here:  http://www.facebook.com/pages/Vintage-Chic-Designs-Essentials/241663442528272

Thanks, Linda, for letting me interview you.  I plan to interview others, so we can all get a feel of what inspires us!  If you would like me to interview you, send me an email "coquetabonitacreations@gmail.com".  Really easy as you can see, also helps others get to know what your up to!  Happy Crafting, everyone!