Member Interview & Giveaway: June-Bugs and Beila-Bots

 June-Bugs and Beila-Bots on Etsy

June-Bug and Beila-Bot Blog

VKC: Tell us a bit about yourself and your shop.
Sacha: i am a mom of three smart and beautiful girls, 7 years, 4 years, and 8 months.  i am an ex-chef turned scooter enthusiast, now stay at home mom and urban farmer.  we have a nice garden, 6 chickens, 2 bee hives, and one itty bitty dog named wink.  i love to sew, garden, cook, ride my scooter, and thrift.  i started buying extra cloths while thrifting for my kids because i couldn't bear leaving them there without a home.  i thought i could be their foster mom while i found them a home on etsy.  so was born my etsy shop.

VKC: Why are you drawn to vintage?  Sacha: i had a babysitter that would take me thrifting and dress me up in old outfits.  i started wearing vintage in middle school because of her, and never stopped.  i liked having something unique and no one else would have it. i also found i had a perfect body for vintage, my waist fit all those tiny pants and skirts!  i was also able to bring my love of sewing into old clothes that were too big, it was easy to sew them into something i could wear.  my parents thought it was great, my wardrobe was so inexpensive!  i think my homecoming dress was $75.

VKC: Where do you find your treasures? Sacha: i have my favorite thrift stores.  doesn't everyone?  my secret is my husband, he always knows these far away places that pop up on corners and in dark alleys every other month or so with the coolest things, he has an eye for those places.

VKC: How do you promote your business? Sacha: i write a blog about my life and loves, i talk about my etsy on there.  i also join my friend's circles as much as i can.

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

Sacha: gardening, drinking wine with the neighbors, watching the television with my love, or reading a good book.

VKC: What is your favorite item in your shop or that you have sold and why?
Sacha: my favorite items are those my babies wore because they were able to be a part of our life for a little while.

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

Sacha: i don't know.  i feel we are always on the go.  i work when the kids are in school and in bed:)  that's me time!

GIVEAWAY

Sacha is so kind to offer a GIVEAWAY of...

...a $20 Gift Certificate to June-Bugs and Beila-Bots!

Enter to win by visiting June-Bugs and Beila-Bots and leaving a comment on this post letting us know your favorite item.

OTHER WAYS TO ENTER:

(Leave a separate comment for each one!)

1. Become a follower of the VKC blog (along the right sidebar).
2. Blog about this giveaway and comment with the link. 
3. Become a follower of the June-Bug and Beila-Bot Blog.
4. Follow VKC on Facebook.
5. Subscribe to the VKC via RSS or email (along the right sidebar). 
6. Visit another member shop and let us know your favorite item (one comment per shop visited).

Giveaway end Friday, May 6th at midnight (EST).  Winner will be announced Saturday, May 7th.  

GOOD LUCK!

Vintage Elephant Sweetness

After listing and then trading this adorable vintage elephant dress to fellow VKC member, Heather, of 3RingCircus, I started seeing cute elephants everywhere!  She even had one in her little shop...

 And then lots of other members have them, too!  Those circus animals really get around, huh?!

And they're popping up in other vintage shops, too.  They just can't be stopped!

Aren't they all so adorable?  And they all need loving homes.  I might need to become a collector...  hmmm...

*KRISSY*
B.Inspired Vintage

Natuical Themed Fashion and Decor for the Little Sailor

An Etsy Treasury featuring vintage and handmade fashion, decor, and toys for your nautical-lovin' little one brought to us by Cari from The Vintage Nursery.  Just click on the photo above to go see a little closer!

Vintage Kiddo & Mama Style

Hi, it's Amanda from Kyssa Vintage here. Instead of doing a regular post of my favorite vintage etsy finds for kiddos like I planned, I thought it would be fun for all those vintage-loving mamas out there if I changed it up a little. Not only is etsy the best place to find clothes for your little ones, it's a goldmine for us ladies too.....so here I'm bringing to you my favorite vintage children's finds along with their grown-up counterparts. And not to worry dads, you'll be included in future posts too. I do hope you enjoy!

First up, classic black & white Saddle Shoes

from Little Reader Vintage these size 4 baby kicks are only $7.

and for Mama......

a steal at $19.99, from Miss Gamine

The melting snow has me longing for Spring Dresses in pretty shades of teal

 

perfect polka-dots, $18 from Woolly Mammoth Vintage.

and this stunning version for Mama....

I absolutely LOVE this Chrysanthemum Silk dress,

$56 from The Church of Vintage

And these Sunny Yellow dresses with colorful flowers are so sweet

Embriodered Mexican Dress size 3T

$18 from Old New Dress

and I'm thinking of snapping up the grown-up version for myself....

How gorgeous is this?!? Just WOW.

Only $38 from Ashley Oh

Last but not least, a Basic Cardigan should be a staple

in everyone's wardrobe (young & old)

Adorable in size 5/6, $34 from Flour Clothing

and equally as stylish for us ladies...

1970's cable knit & belted, $32 from Custard Heart Vintage

All items are linked to their respective shops, just click on the shop name to take you there. Happy shopping!

www.kyssa.etsy.com

(Linking to The Vintage Blog Link Party at In the Hammock Vintage Style.)