Each month I will be doing a Q & A interview with someone who inspires me. The interviews will be on Websites, Blogs or Boutique shops.
This months interview is with Sara Duckett, the owner of Sadie Olive. Sara has an online boutique with gorgeous products to shop for. She also has a beautiful Blog, two Etsy shops and offers design services as well.
(Sara’s answers are in blue)
1) Can you tell me when you started your websites and a little bit about the products that you carry?
I started my online shop (sadieolive.com) back in March of 2007. At the time it was a part time venture while I worked full time in the mortgage industry.
It was only a few months later that the mortgage collapse hit, and I found myself without a full time job. The stress of needing more income forced me to get creative, and so I started designing blogs and websites as a way to bring in some extra income.
I have been doing design work for clients ever since.
In 2008 I also started dabbling in professional photography, and trying my hand at “people work”. Before then, I had always had an interest in photography but mainly focused on photographing still life. I am still honing those skills, but I feel I am getting better and better as the months fly by. My love for vintage décor and photography are what brought about my two Etsy shops. Warm Whispers, is where
I sell my online prints, and Sadie Olive is where I
sell my vintage finds (some of which has been used
as props for my photography). Both Etsy shops were opened in late 2009.
2) Do you remember when you first started collecting antiques? And the first piece that you purchased?
I think I had a few small odds and ends I acquired when I was younger, but the first purchase I can remember was an old shoe rack that my husband
and I picked for our first house together. We immediately saw the potential for the beautiful
worn wood to act as a wine rack and hold Josh’s extensive wine collection. I still have the old rack, although now it holds my vintage treasures in my master bedroom. It’s a favorite piece for sure.
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3) Did anyone specific influence you?
I adore Elizabeth Maxon and her eye for “elegantly grungy” décor. She has always inspired me and sparked my interest in several of the collections I
have started for myself. Country Home Magazine
was also a favorite of mine for ideas and inspiration.
4) You are so multi-talented, can you tell me about some of your interests?
To be honest I feel like a hermit most days, working from home on never-ending projects for Sadie Olive.
I don’t get out to do much, but when I do, I love to shop, and take pictures, hunt for antiques, and hit the flea markets. We have a chocolate lab named Hannah, that we enjoy spending time with and taking for outings.
5) Where are some of the places that you have been featured?
My home has been featured in a few magazines. Romantic Homes, March 2008, Budget Decorating,
Fall 2008, and Dovetales, Fall 2008 and Fall 2009.
I have also had a few write ups in Artful Blogging, Winter 2008/2009 and Fall 2008. And I was named a “Top Romantic” by Romantic Homes Magazine
in February 2009.
6) What items are currently inspiring you?
Grungy vintage silverware, old wire baskets, natural linen, sun flare in photographs, white décor, Swedish antiques, and necklaces with old skeleton keys.
7) Can you tell me what future projects you are working on and any new things that we can look forward to, with your websites?
I don’t have anything major in the works right now, but I do get out shopping at least once a week and
add new items to my Etsy shop often.
Sara has also been generous enough to have donated one of her beautiful sets of photography postcards for my BIG GIVEAWAY that will be held on April 5th.
To shop for Sara’s beautiful products,
visit her websites and Blog:
http://www.sadieolive.com/theblog
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