There Is Always A Silver Lining - Silver Lining Decor Giveaway

It has been so long since I have played host for an Etsy artist beside myself. I find it thrilling to search Etsy looking for talented, interesting artists to introduce to you.

My last jog around Etsy brought me to the Silver Lining Decor. First, I love the concept. I believe we must all look for the silver lining in all aspects of our life. It is there if we choose to look for it.

Necklace Link

Let me introduce you to Rachel from Silver Lining Decor who was kind enough to talk to me about her shop, her cats, how she gets her inspiration and her love of vintage. Rachel, makes a lot of her pieces by sifting through antique shops looking for the perfect pieces to create something new. Love that!

Earring Link

Tell us a little bit about yourself?

"I am a twenty something interior designer, although currently I am not working due to the economic strain on our industry(as with many others).  I have been married for a year and a half to the love of my life who is so very supportive of everything I do.  I have 2 crazy but lovable cats.  Many people who come to my house claim that they are more like guard dogs than cats!   Never the less we love them.  As I search for a new design firm to take me in, I am throwing all of my extra time into my Etsy shop.  I've got lots of creative energy to burn!"

Bobby Pin Link

How long has your Etsy shop been online or why did you start your Etsy shop?

"I learned about Etsy when I was planning my wedding.  At the time I was doing a peacock inspired fall wedding, and finding peacock invitations was next to impossible...until Etsy!  I have always been crafty so shortly after I decided to open my own shop.  SilverLiningDecor started out with my hand appliqued wall art, but since I have been making jewelry most of my life, it branched off to that as well.  I just recently have started thinking about carrying vintage housewares as well.  I decided to test an item out, and a day later it ended up on the front page!  I think I might be onto something there!  I have been in business almost a year now and I love being part of the Etsy community!"

Earring Link

Where do you get your inspiration?

"I love anything vintage so I get most of my inspiration there.  I love sifting through piles of old jewelry to find things that I can turn into new treasures for the modern girl.  I visit all of the local antique stores and flea markets to find a lot of the items I use." 

She isn't just a talented jewelry creator she also makes adorable wall hangings.

What do you love most about what you do?

"I love the freedom of being able to create whatever comes to mind, and I love that other people actually enjoy and want to wear what I love to make so much."

Rachel has been gracious enough to offer one of my lucky readers the opportunity to wear her beautiful creations.

The bobby pins can be found here and the earrings were created for the giveaway and are made from vintage pink enamel flower finding with a faux pearl in the center, and stainless steel posts.

What I Can Tell You: Rachel is a lovely, funny person. She is creative and her prices are awesome. Her cat story cracked me up. I always had a cat who was afraid of her own shadow. Rachel's are more like watch dogs. Love that!

How to Enter: Visit Silver Lining Decor, then come back and let me know about another piece you love.  (If this rule is not followed you will be disqualified).

Deadline: April 13, 2010 by Midnight

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A winner will be chosen by Random.org and notified within 2 days. You will have 48 hours to claim your prize or another winner will be chosen.