Wow. I love you NPR.

I am completely overwhelmed by the response from the NPR segment. I have been furiously answering emails for the last 5.5 hours, and updating my website with new purses, taking down ones that sold, etc. I am ecstatic and exhausted and so happy.

You can read the story here, and make sure to watch the audio slideshow!

I just started to read the comments, and I almost spit my drink out when I saw that the CEO of Etsy posted a link to my etsy shop! Thanks Maria, I look forward to meeting you at the Summit of Awesome!

Thank you again Nell, for listening to me ramble for hours, and for putting up with my crazy cats and house full of books.

And thank you to everyone who has emailed me to tell me how much they enjoyed the story, and how much they love my work. It means the world to me, I want to hug all of you, this has been a wonderful day. I always say I have my dream job in Rebound Designs, but it wouldn’t be nearly as dreamy without all of the support I get from friends, family, customers and complete strangers. Thank you.

All Things Considered

The other week, a reported from NPR, Nell Greenfieldboyce, emailed me to ask if she could come to my studio, take pictures of me working, and interview me. It was for training they were doing for audio slideshows, so I said of course. She was super nice, and we talked and hung out for about 5 hours. I picked out fabrics for a bunch of new Book Purses, showed her some of my favorite purses, as well as the very first Book Purse I ever made. She took a bunch of pictures, and asked me lots of questions, including some I am rarely asked.

Well, long story short, it looks like part of my interview will be making it onto this afternoon’s “All Things Considered.” I am very excited, and also very nervous, because I kinda hate hearing my own voice. Also, I talked for so long, I have no idea what part they are going to use! So, tune in between 4:15 and 4:30, or catch it later between 6:15 and 6:30, and you can get it online after 7 pm!

Also, welcome back, sorry I have completely neglected the blog for a while. More posts to come soon!

Nell with her recording equipment

Nell interviewing my cat Xander