Saturday, January 14, 2012

Member Interview and Giveaway: VintageAga


Name: Ellyn
Family website: www.mandooandlumpia.com
Twitter: @vintageaga


VKC:Tell us a bit about yourself and your shop.

Ellyn: I'm a full-time mom to two kiddos, a 3-year-old and 8-month-old here in sunny Southern California. I left my job as a newspaper reporter a year ago to devote my time to the little loves of my life. My babies and love for vintage blossomed into VintageAga (baby in Korean), which opened in September 2011.
VKC: Why are you drawn to vintage?

Ellyn: I've always loved the idea of preserving history and bringing an oldie back to life. After having my first baby, I felt an urge to reach back to the past and share a bit of my lovely childhood with her: toys, clothes, photos. Now I love seeing her (and my youngest) wear things that I wore as a kid in the 80s/90s; it's such a throwback. I was so sure other mamas felt the same way, so in essence VintageAga was a way to share all of these fun goodies with them. And it's a fantastic way to promote recycling/upcycling.


VKC: Where do you find your treasures?

Ellyn: In my area, there's a bunch of great thrift stores where I make my rounds. I pop into garage sales when I can. Estate sales are a bit tricky; bringing my kids to these things can be hazardous in close quarters. I also travel to the East Coast often to visit family so I find some awesome things there.

VKC: What do you do when you are not creating/working?

Ellyn: I am changing diapers, negotiating with a emotionally-volatile toddler, rolling on the ground with my kids, trying to convince my youngest to sleep, crafting, and the usual mama bear stuff.


VKC: What is your favorite item in your shop or that you have sold and why?

Ellyn: I sold it recently. It was a red and white candy cane 50s dress that I wish I saved for my girl!

VKC: How do you juggle your business and your personal life/motherhood?

Ellyn: I told myself from the get-go that my kids would be a priority no matter what. So I only work on my shop or do freelance writing after they go to sleep or when my husband takes on the kids for me to squeeze in packing orders, taking photos, or mending clothes. Like many other moms, I struggle to strike a good balance on a daily basis.

VKC: What giveaway or discount would you like to offer our readers?

Ellyn:I'd like to offer a reader $25 worth of clothing + shipping from the shop!


Thanks so much, Ellyn!

If you'd like to enter to win an item of your choice from VintageAga, please leave a comment below.

There are a few other ways to enter - please leave a separate comment for each.

1. Favorite VintageAga on etsy!
2. Tell us which item is your favorite at VintageAga!
3. Tweet about this giveaway!
5. Blog about this giveaway! (Please include a link.)

This giveaway will be open until Friday, January 20, and a winner will be selected randomly. Good luck!

37 comments:

  1. that striped dress is SO cute. of course, you know i love your shop!! :)

    xo

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  2. Hi Ellyn! Your shop is so great-- you are off to an amazing start, considering you only opened in August!

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  3. Awww, love the photos you included!
    Your shop is wonderful!

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  4. Awesome giveaway!!
    So many great things to choose from :)

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  5. Thank you ladies!! Love your shops and then some!

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  6. Awww, I LOVE Ellyn and VintageAga! She was one of my first friends on Etsy and her shop is one of my all-time top favorites!

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  7. My favortie item is the Vintage Navy Blue Velvet Quilted Top Dress (3T).

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  8. the red and white striped dress is so cute!
    gkuroda(at)gmail.com

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  9. Thanks for the giveaway!
    Gail.Shimokawa(at)unco.edu

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  10. my favorite item is Vintage Black Red Plaid Floral Dress

    alekakizim@hotmail.com

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  11. I follow you on twitter!
    @AlekaNikol

    alekakizim@hotmail.com

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  12. I would love a chance to win an item from her shop! Thank you!

    thecountryblossom at hotmail dot com

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  13. Favourite item is Vintage Pink Square Scalloped Collar Dress (12 months)


    contactlillea at gmail dot com

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  14. Following on Twitter @LilleaBrionn

    contactlillea at gmail dot com

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  15. Tweet:


    https://twitter.com/#!/LilleaBrionn/status/159415143283961856

    contactlillea at gmail dot com

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  16. Went to the esty shop and I love the Vintage Red Boys Two-Piece Suit (18-24 months)

    magspie9 at gmail dot com

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  17. Following on Twitter @magspie0

    magspie9 at gmail dot com

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  18. My favorite item is the Vintage Bunny Mushroom Terry Footed Onesie (Newborn)! What an amazingly cute onesie it is!

    urchiken at gmail dot com

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  19. I love the dinosaur sweater! SO CUTE!

    hrfarley at gmail dot com.

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  20. I would love to win an item of my choice from VintageAga!

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  21. My favorite item is Vintage Pink Square Scalloped Collar Dress (12 months)

    southtexaswedding [at] gmail [dot] com

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  22. This is such a lovely giveaway, thanks so much. Keeping my fingers crossed.

    yumihamano@gmail.com

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  23. Would love to win this blue and white plaid polo shirt, love the color combination.

    http://www.etsy.com/listing/83538856/vintage-blue-and-white-plaid-polo-shirt?favorite_user_id=15871151&show_panel=true

    yumihamano@gmail.com

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  24. Shop added to Etsy favorites (jcloh)

    yumihamano@gmail.com

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  25. Would love to win Thanks so much!!

    megnate at telus dot net

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  26. I heart VintageAga on etsy (id: megnate)

    megnate at telus dot net

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  27. Love the vintage gingham red apron dress!!!

    Lauren Bear
    @laurenbear220
    laurenbbear at gmail dot com
    etsy: laurenbbear

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  28. Thanks for hosting the giveaway :)

    Lauren Bear
    @laurenbear220
    laurenbbear at gmail dot com
    etsy: laurenbbear

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  29. Tweeted

    https://twitter.com/#!/LaurenBear220/status/159828662928146432

    Lauren Bear
    @laurenbear220
    laurenbbear at gmail dot com
    etsy: laurenbbear

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  30. Following on Twitter!

    Lauren Bear
    @laurenbear220
    laurenbbear at gmail dot com
    etsy: laurenbbear

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  32. I love the Polly Flinders Red & White Polka Dot Dress & blogged about it here:

    http://lovesarahjoy.squarespace.com/love-sarah-joy/2012/1/18/two-littles-birthdays.html

    Great giveaway & great shop! You know I'm a fan!

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  33. The striped dress is so cute! My niece would look adorable in it!

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  34. I am going to be an auntie soon :) Wouldn't this make a great baby shower gift? http://www.etsy.com/listing/87770309/vintage-white-round-collar-sleeveless I adore it!!

    Itchinstitchin at gmail dot com

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  35. I love Vintage Gingham Red Apron Dress. it's so cute!!

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  36. Love the colors of the Vintage 1950s Peach Polka Dot Dress. ambrerose at[aol]dot[com]

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