INCrowd Interstate Interview 7/28/08 - Michelle Selzer Palmer (Frog Princess Couture)

This week's interview is with Michelle Seltzer Palmer of FrogPrincessCouture. Here's what she had to tell us:

Where were you born & raised?
Born and raised in the SOUTH...Hi, ya'll!! Now in the Blues city of Memphis!

Where are you now & what led you there?
Family lead us to Memphis...we enjoy the music festivals and the abundant museums and gardens. We tend to embrace where we are: so we listen to a lot of BB King and Elvis here! There are several universities in the area as well as the BIG OLE Mississippi River...I happen to love Mark Twain. 8-)

What types of creations do you sell in your Etsy shop(s)?
I sell the most fru- fru things you can imagine for little girls! I LOVE anything sweet and girly! I love to create unique furniture pieces as well as ARTSY hair bow holders...I have been known to make a tutu or a custom dress as well.

What's your educational background, as it relates to your work?
I have a Master's in Education/English, so it doesn't relate DIRECTLY, but I do think of myself as an artist. Both of my parents "create" too, and I guess I inherited the desire to just MAKE it myself!

How'd you get started creating?
I wanted to make something for my daughter and thought that instead of paying $400 for that cute little boutique table, maybe I would make it!

Do you belong to any Street Teams? If so, which ones and why? If not, why not?
No, I need to check it out! There are some wonderful people here in Memphis

What's your favorite thing about selling on Etsy?
The people!

Recommend your five favorite shops on Etsy.

tutucutebaby
saratams
rockerbaby
daphnenen

Show us three favorite pieces from your own shop:

~Perfectly Purple Fairy Dress


~Ballerina Tutu Table Topper


~The Blue Fairy Tutu Dress


Thanks Michelle!

Amber, aka BlueScarab