Getting To Know - RainCityKnits

The Getting To Know series over on Oh My! Handmade Goodness features interviews with makers, artists, designers and small business owners at all different stages of their careers. I'm always interested in how other adventurers in the world of creative entrepreneurship run their businesses, get inspired and how / why they got their starts.

For the first feature of 2015, we're diving headlong into bold delicious colour with Krista Steel-Varsakis of RainCityKnits. Even if you're not a knitter, I think you'll love meeting Krista (and you've got to see these luscious pictures!)

Getting To Know - The Angry Weather

The Getting To Know series over on Oh My! Handmade Goodness features interviews with makers, artists, designers and small business owners at all different stages of their careers. I'm always interested in how other adventurers in the world of creative entrepreneurship run their businesses, get inspired and how they got started in the first place.

Iveth Morales is the Montreal-based designer and jeweller behind The Angry Weather. Come meet Iveth and learn about her inspirations, challenges and tips for success as a maker.

Getting To Know - Andsmile Studio

The Getting To Know series over on Oh My! Handmade Goodness features interviews with makers, artists, designers and small business owners at all different stages of their careers. I'm always interested in how other adventurers in the world of creative entrepreneurship run their businesses, get inspired and how they got started in the first place.

Into cute, quirky & colourful accessories and paper goods? You'll love Andsmile Studio! Come meet Viktorija Semjonova, the artist behind Andsmile.

Getting To Know - Quill & Fox

The Getting To Know series over on Oh My! Handmade Goodness features interviews with makers, artists, designers and small business owners at all different stages of their careers. I'm always interested in how other adventurers in the world of creative entrepreneurship run their businesses, get inspired and how they got started in the first place.

I'm a long time admirer of illustrator Yas Imamura's line Quill & Fox. Come meet Yas and learn the story behind the brand.

Getting To Know - Polkaros

The Getting To Know series over on Oh My! Handmade Goodness features interviews with makers, artists, designers and small business owners at all different stages of their careers. I'm always interested in how other adventurers in the world of creative entrepreneurship run their businesses, get inspired and how they got started in the first place.

My latest interview is up - this month we're getting to know Ros Lee of Polkaros - a Tokyo-based lifestyle goods company with the cutest products that you're sure to love. Come meet Ros!

Getting To Know - Santa Isla

The Getting To Know series over on Oh My! Handmade Goodness features interviews with makers, artists, designers and small business owners at all different stages of their careers. I'm always interested in how other adventurers in the world of creative entrepreneurship run their businesses, get inspired and how they got started in the first place.

This month, I'm thrilled to introduce Jessica Sanchez of Santa Isla. In her Toronto studio, Jessica designs intricate beaded jewelry which is then strung to life by the magical hands of Colombia's Embera Chami people.

Get to know Jessica here.

Getting To Know Series

I'm pretty delighted to be kicking off a new interview series over on Oh My! Handmade. The Getting To Know series will be a monthly interview with a creative entrepreneur - chats with makers, artists, designers and small business owners at all different stages of their careers. I think it will be really interesting!

The series kicks off today with a conversation with Jennie Walker of A Little Vintage. Jennie creates gorgeous dolls, fabric jewelry and textile art pieces. That's a peek at her work process up there.

Get to know Jennie right here.

Ephemera Press & The Elevated Envelope

Join Marisa over on Oh My! Handmade Goodness for an interview with Tara Bliven of Ephemera Press. You'll find pretty mail, small business wisdom and eye candy a-plenty!