Hetty Rose Shoes

Picture from Company Magazine

Henrietta Rose Samuels 

loves shoes - 

and has been making stunningly beautiful footwear

under her brand

Hetty Rose

in the UK since 2007.

She hand selects vintage fabrics -

often using beautiful antique kimonos,

to create the upper

portion of her footwear.

The shoes are bespoke creations -

made to order

for each individual

client.

Hetty Rose

is a company with a clear 

brand philosophy-

"to make an environmental statement -

in an aesthetically pleasing way".

We think she is doing 

a lovely job achieving both !

What's next for this talented designer ?

A ready-to-wear collection -

also made in England - 

in the not too distant future,

we hope !

Shoes from the official Hetty Rose page

Jessica Jones

What would you do if you were a very talented graphic designer,

and, if you loved Etsy, and the handmade movement in general....

Why you would probably open your very own Etsy shop -

and then, you would start your own BLOG to promote the Etsy shop.

You would probably even name that blog after your favourite colour - 

I'm thinking maybe ORANGE !

And, what if your blog became wildly popular - say 10,000 plus viewers per day ?

And if one of your followers asked you to design a line of fabrics for her collection  ?

Why, I guess you would say that your name was Jessica Jones.

Yes, that Jessica Jones - graphic designer extraordinaire from Evanston, Illinois.

So how does one balance life as a graphic designer - creating brand identities, logos, and marketing collateral,  with daily posts on a hugely successful blog?

I have no idea.

I do however have some ideas about why she has been so successful in establishing
 her own corporate identity - her brand -
Jessica Jones.

Talent is a given.
As is determination, and probably
 a good measure of luck.

According to Google,
Howaboutorange  is a blog
'brimming with craft tutorials, DIY projects, free downloads, decorating tips
and design inspiration'.

It is also a blog brimming with
personality.
Where else would you find a category dedicated to
'timewasters'
on a blog - or anywhere ?
It's fun and it's quirky.
It's also incredibly sincere - which I think probably
would be an apt description
of Jessica herself.

Jessica's fans already know this -
but she has a new
line of fabrics just waiting to burst onto
the scene
in early 2011.

Until then,
we'll have to occupy our time making
dollar bill origami, and
Mr. Picasso Head pictures.
Cool !

Pictures from www.simplyjessie.com

 I made this pillow using a fabric designed by Jessica.

Talented People - Jennifer Squires Photography

For those of you who are seeking both 

beauty, and serenity

on a daily basis,

we suggest an Rx of the following:

Jennifer Squires Ross (and her husband Darren)

run a ' flourishing photography business'

from their home in London, Ontario.

They specialize in minimalist landscape photography, 

which has caught the eye

of several magazines and media outlets throughout

North America.

Photo Life magazine hailed her as

'one of 2009's Emerging Photographers'.

We believe the accolades and press are

much deserved - 

we also believe that she is a genuinely 'nice person',

and we are honoured to feature

Jennifer Squires

as our first talented person in the

Entrepreneurial  Spotlight.

Entrepreneurial Spotlight - Robin's Egg Pink

Each and every day, people like me - and like you,  choose to make a life-changing decision.

 In my case, I chose to leave a career in health care, to start a family, 

and to take Victoria magazine's advice - and  "follow my bliss".

 My passion - my "bliss,  is beautiful home design and decor.

Our company tag line is " Pretty. Unexpected. Decor for your space".  

In 2006, when I went searching for

light fixtures for my daughter Maya's room, I expected, and found, princesses and duckies -
  in abundance.

Thankfully, we've come a long way in four years !

Our light fixtures are designed in bright, colourful patterns which are

equally at home over a dining room table, or in a child's nursery.

No duckies here!  Just beautiful retro, modern designs 

for your home.

Our fixtures, and mobiles are made-to-order,  for you,

in the USA.

Our product line will soon include eco-friendly wallpaper and textiles

to bring a pretty, modern style to your home.