:current obsessions:

dahlias.

paper whistle.

anything green.

and anything knitted.

Oh... and blogging! so i'm gonna blog lots this month. I want to make an updated FAQ post (for quick reference. i get asked the same questions a lot via e-mail, that would help a lot!) as well, so i'll use the the questions i receive often, but if you have a question please add it here to the comments. i'll do a post (or possibly multiple posts) about it this month. Random questions are cool, business questions are great and personal questions will be considered! Basically, i'm just looking for topics that you'd be interested in me blogging about!  

Have a great night! :) Elsie 

Comments

[Bea]

a step by step guide to your hair. how can it be soooo long and still have so much volume??

[Diana]

me me me! *raises hand* How do you stay motivated? Like I know this is your career, and I can tell you love your job, but do you ever have days when you are in a slump and if so, how do you recommend getting out of it? Thanks, I would love some motivation! xxoo

[amanda]

Yay!! I always wanted to know how you guys came up with and decided to use the name 'red velvet art'.

[Lisa]

you are lovely :) and i looooove the new fox line! too cute

[Kasey]

How do you go about making prints of paintings I guess I just really don't understand the whole process or where to even go, what kind of paper to ask for, etc.

answers would be appreciated!

love all the new prints!

[Allison]

1. I like that skirt you're wearing.
2. I would also like to know more about you forever fabulous hair.
3. I would like to know more about what keeps you inspired.

You're such a doll.

http://onegladmorning.blogspot.com/

[angie m]

i've been wondering if you've always been so awesome, or was was your awesomeness something that developed in your more recent years? in addition, i'm interested to see what you looked like when you were a little girl. :) i'm sure you were just the most precious thing!

[Mariana]

HI Elsie :) I want to know how was High school for you? were you a total fab nerd :D or the indie girl or a cheerleader :O Im just kidding! XD But I'd like to know!

Have you traveled to central america? or south america? :)

rain or shine,

Pixieeeelove :)!!

[amy lapi]

good questions above! i'm excited. i would like tips on how to go from *loving* photography (with a Canon IS S3) to taking *professional* photos with the same camera and/or additional lenses. basically, i would like to know the next step to taking great photos.
thanks, elsie. xx

[Klara Kamilla]

Amen to the first comment!
And also, what printer do you use? I know you've told us once before, but for the life of me I can't find that post!!!!! Husband and I are in the market for a great printer :)
xxoo Klara

[Mary-Beth]

Yay! Thanks elsie.:) love your outfit

[Faith]

Will you post your autumn playlist for us? I remember you discussing one WAY back but I don't think you ever put it up. I would love to hear it- I think you have great taste in music! :)

[taylah]

I was wondering what RVA was like in th beginning. Did you start selling things straight away, of just gradually? And, also, what do you think made it the success it is today?

:) x

[anon.]

hmmm..

what did you do to promote A Beautiful Mess, when it was just a baby blog? And also, what is Erin's role in RVA? does she make things aswell, or just work in the shop?

thanks!

[Michelle Clement]

Elsie! I'd love to know if you had any technical training/post secondary school before illustrating/painting/starting your shop? Just out of interest/curiosity! :) (I'm trying to decide what to do with my own education...lol).

If so (or not) have you noticed any hurdles related to that? Do you have any regrets about going/not going to college or university? Anything you wish you'd taken/learned before starting out on your own?

Thanks so much! :)

[Lisa]

Could'nt you please blog about your schooltime? Good things. Bad things that you learned something from? Thanks! :)

[Nicole]

I'd also really like to know how you go about getting your prints done? is it through a business or do you print them at home?

[lauren]

so, whats your favorite holiday?

andd

how DID yall come up with the name "red velvet art?"

<3

[Ashleigh]

Dahlias are my favorite flower. Do you prefer the regular ones or the pom pom ones?

I love that yellow pillow and your skirt!

[Megan]

I was wondering if you are ever planning on going back to scrap booking? I own both your books and still have tons of stuff from your lines with KI!!! Will you design more or come out with more idea books? I love your stuff and always look through your books for inspiration!!! p.s I love everything you do but I miss seeing your creative scrap pages<33