Giveaway // Win a Pair of custom TOMS!

{rafflecopter entry form at end of this post}

I am way excited to be partnering with Free Range Chick to give away a custom pair of Toms (up to a $70 value).  When I first came across Shanti's etsy shop I just had to have a pair.  I had never had a pair of Tom's before and I thought what better way to wear a popular shoe than to wear a pair that no one else has the same of!  From prom date proposals, to bridesmaid shoes, to hunger game quotes --- this girl can turn an already incredible shoe idea into an even better one!

When Shanti offered to make me a pair I decided to go with lyrics from one of David's and my favorite songs - Shady Grove by Doc Watson (a nice blue grass guitar jig).  Shanti makes it really easy to customize right down to the location and font of the embroidery.  Before she does the stitching she sent me over a mock up just to make sure it was exactly what I wanted and then before I know it they were at my door step.  The first pic below are my feetsies (thats baby talk for feet) & the second picture is some Hunger Games inspired Toms that I think are just awesome!

// Not only does Shanti have a great etsy shop that carries the amazing Toms and some other great creations, but she also has a super cute blog and a super fun heart.  Here's a Q&A sesh to help you get to know her a little bit:

Q: Where are your from and what is your favorite thing about growing up there?

A: I was born and raised in Burlington, Iowa. Although we lived in the country, daily we would go into town and bounce back and forth between Grandma's and Aunt Carolyn's house. My two cousins, sister, and I would spend our days playing kickball in the yard, building snow forts, taking endless bike rides, and building some pretty awesome forts out of refrigerator boxes that Grandpa would surprise us with every once in awhile!

Q: When did you know you loved crafting/art?

A: When I was about 18 months my Grandma would sit me in my highchair with two pin cushions, and for hours I would entertain myself by transferring the straight pins from one pin cushion to the other and then back again. From there, I took a pretty natural progression into sewing and then, shortly after, into cross-stitch and embroidery. My Grandma was my mentor for all things sewing and needlework related, but my mom and I would spend hours making wreaths, basket weaving, etc.

Q: Favorite tv show & favorite band/artist?

A: OH! I love these questions. My favorite TV show is hands down Gilmore Girls. I adore the small town banter, the familiarity of Luke's Diner, and the adorable Bed and Breakfast, The Dragonfly Inn, that Lorelai and her best friend Sookie run. My friends joke that in my dreamworld I would just recreate Starshollow.

Ok, now onto my favorite band/artist. I honestly can not just pick one, so you get three! 1 - Mute Math. 2 - John Mayer.  Where The Light Is is my "go to" album. 3 - Sarah Jarosz.  Two of my favorite tunes are "I Can't Love You Now" and the instrumental track "Mansinneedof."

Q: Something most people don't know about you?

A: Well all of my family and close friends know this, but something a little unique about me is that I was raised vegetarian. I am 28 and still have not tasted a single piece of meat.

Q: Any advice for those looking to start an etsy shop and blog?

A: I do not know if I have been around long enough to start dishing out advice, my blog and Etsy store are still less than one year old! With that being said, I was one of the lucky ones that had pretty quick success, and was able to quit my "day job" just 4 months after launching my Etsy store and blog. I think it is most important to always have top-notch products on your Etsy store, and a professional look to your blog with quality content. I think with both Etsy and a blog you need to assess your community or competition and make sure there is a need for what you are offering. If there is a need, fill it, and see what happens!

Where to find Free Range Chick

etsy  |  blog  |  facebook  |  twitter  |  pinterest

 and before we get on to the giveaway... how about a coupon code!

use code WILDANDPRECIOUS to receive 10% off from Free Range Chick

Giveaway:

Winner receives custom pair of Toms

enter by using the rafflecopter entry form below ->

a Rafflecopter giveaway

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Good Luck Everyone & thank you Shanti!!