Find a Friend Friday {Week 12}

Hi Friends,

I’m so sorry we missed last Friday. With blogger being down and all the issues attached to missing posts, Laura and I decided maybe it wasn’t such a good idea to post. But we’re back this week and excited to meet some new friends. We’re so glad you stopped by.

One of the things we love most about the handmade world is that we have the opportunity to lift each other up. We do this by, networking, blog swapping, supporting each other’s businesses and helping to spread the word. That’s the whole reason why we started Find a Friend Friday.

Today we’re so excited to introduce you to Alyson from Eisley Rae. She’s fabulous!!

I’ve really been enjoying her blog and I feel like she and I are becoming kindred spirits. hehehe. She blogs about life, family, fashion, and her super cute children’s clothing line. Here’s my favorite four part series she did: 100 Things About Me part 1, part 2, part 3, and part 4. I’m pretty sure our top 100 list would be 90% similar. Love. You should totally check it out.
Here’s a little bit about our new friend

*** GIVEAWAY ALERT. KEEP READING***

1.Tell us about yourself and your blog.

Hi, my name is Alyson and I’m the designer behind Eisley Rae Clothing. I first have to thank Alissa so, so much for choosing me. She’s such a sweetheart and I’m so lucky to have met her through Twitter. Thanks, Alissa. 🙂 At one point I had 2 blogs, one for the business and one for my family. It was too much work and so I’ve combined the two. I love being able to blog about my family, my creativity, things I love, things I do and my business!

Check out her awesome giveaway with 31 Gifts HERE

Eisley Rae and Domestic, But Not Martha have teamed up for a giveaway if you help tweet about a lost girl. You can enter HERE

2. Tell us a little about your shop.

Eisley Rae is a combination of my love for shopping, my love for creating and combining the two together to make gorgeous little things for my daughter. It all started with that… making dresses and skirts for my little girl and others asking me to make things for their little girls. After a difficult summer for our family, my husband and I sat down and decided that I needed something to do for ME, something that was mine. Not that being a stay at home mom to two little ones isn’t enough, but I wanted something that was all mine. Eisley Rae has been a wonderful outlet for me.

3. How did your shop name come to be?

Simple. Eisley Rae is a girls name that I really love, hubby didn’t like it. And, we’re done having kids. So, I got to name my new “baby” Eisley Rae.

4. What got you started with your craft,and selling your items?

I’ve sewed on and off for as long as I can remember. My first attempt at something “real” (see: wearable) was a pair of Christmas PJ’s for my daughter who was 2 at the time. Those resulted in me sewing both armholes shut and tossing them. A few years later when I was pregnant w/my little man, Cohen I decided to try again. This time I only made blankets, washcloths and burp rags. I was doing so well that I decided to move onto clothes and this time, I didn’t sew any arm holes together! yay.

5. Favorite part of your day?

For sure 6:55pm or so. That’s when my kiddos have taken their baths/showers, brushed their teeth and climb up on the couch with me to read. I love getting to spend some calm, quiet time with them after all of the craziness of our days. And then, once they go to bed I get some time for me.. to relax and spend time with the hubby. Win, win situation!

6. What food or food group would you refuse to live without?

Hummus, flat bread and fruit. I LOVE them all. Especially edamame hummus. Delish.

7. Where can we find you?

Everywhere. 🙂 EisleyRae on Etsy. Facebook . Twitter . Blog

What could be more fun than a little giveaway?!!!! Eisley Rae Clothing is giving away some adorable accessories from her shop to one lucky winner!!