Our interview with the beautiful and “oh so talented” designer Heather Bailey. Heather meets up with Boutique Cafe at Quilt Market inSLC to dish about all the many projects she had going on, “Garden District” fabric, a book called “Signature Styles” that she’s part of, and much more! It’s such a delightful treat for us to have Heather on the show, she inspires us greatly and we’re huge fans of her fabric and design style.

For even more Heather Bailey Inspiration:
Follow Heather on Twitter here>>
Join Heather on Facebook here>>
Indulge in Heather’s popular blog here>>
Shop Heather Bailey’s online store and website here>>

***GIVEAWAY! Heather Bailey is giving away a signed copy of “Signature Styles” book ***

Here’s how to enter. You can do as many of these as you’d like. Each one is worth one entry into our giveaway; please leave a separate comment for each one you do:

• Leave a comment telling us why you’d love a copy of Signature Styles with Heather Bailey
• “Like” Heather’sgroup on Facebook and leave a comment telling us you did.
• Tweet about this giveaway and leave a comment with the URLof your tweet.
• Follow@_heatherbailey on Twitter and let us know that you did

Include a valid email address for our drawing. We’ll draw the winner from the comments and contact her via email. Deadline: Dec 15th, 2011 (midnight). The winner will have 24 hours to claim her prize or a new winner will be chosen.

**Special Thanks: Thanks again to our friends at Quilt Market for inviting us as Press to their events. We love to attend their amazing Markets and bring you the most incredible interviews and products. Visitwww.quilts.com to learn more about upcoming Market events in your area.

**Special Thanks to Megan (Brassy Apple) and Emily (Is This Really My Life)for being my incredible Boutique Cafe support team at Market providing video recording, interview support and lots of Diet Coke. I love you both!!

Have you got Soul?? Amy Butler sure does, and it's BEAUTIFUL at that!! I'm talking of course about her Organic Soul fabrics that I had the sheer pleasure of seeing in person at Spring Quilt Market in SLC. As you enter Amy's booth you'll see a sign that will grab at your heart, it reads: 

"SOUL: never lose your sense of awe and mystery, stay curious, And remember that it is truly a gift to be surrounded by all the people and all the stunning beauty that you Love."

GIVEAWAY!! Amy Butler's goodie package Giveaway will include her book "Style Stitches" + all of her new patterns + a few great surprises as well for one of our very lucky Boutique Cafe viewers!! 

For Entries to Win Simply: 

Comment in our shownotes below, tweet on Twitter, Share on Facebook, or comment on YouTube for multiple entries to win a Prize Pack!! Draw Date is August 27th at Midnight, must have valid email address to win. 

**For those of you who have arrived from the Amy Butler Bloghop - WELCOME!! If you search our past podcasts you'll find many more Amy Butler interviews, and oodles of other great designer interviews as well.

 I love the opportunity that Boutique Cafe affords me to meet with creative people on a continual basis. Meeting with <a href="http://blog.violetcraft.com/">Violet Craft</a> at Spring Quilt Market in SLC was such a lovely experience. I have "twittered" with Violet many times, but finally meeting her in person was wonderful as she is such a kind and genuine gal. I definitely recommend getting to know her through <a href="http://twitter.com/#!/violetcraft">Twitter</a>, Facebook and her <a href="http://blog.violetcraft.com/">blog</a>. 

Violet shares her beautiful collection of fabrics called <strong>Peacock Lane,</strong> as well as her children's clothing patterns and a bag pattern for Indygo Junction! 

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GIVEAWAY!! Violet Craft Prize Pack including a Fat Quarter Pack of the ENTIRE collection (all 24 designs across both color ways!!) - she says "I don't think they should be separated!" and we quite agree. 

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Violet is offering an awesome GIVEAWAY for one of our Boutique Cafe viewers!! <ul>

<strong>For Entries to Win Simply: </strong></ul>

Comment in our shownotes below, tweet on Twitter, Share on Facebook, or comment on YouTube for multiple entries to win a Prize Pack!!

It's always such fun to get together with Lucy Morey, Owner of <a href="http://www.hotscottpatterns.typepad.com/">Hot Scott Patterns</a> and Fabric Designer with Henry Glass & Co. Lucy has some gorgeous "boy worthy" fabric out right now with Henry Glass and it's adorable and very sophisticated for your trendy child's room decor or clothing! 

<strong>GIVEAWAY</strong>

Lucy's offering an awesome GIVEAWAY for one of our Boutique Cafe viewers!! Comment in our shownotes below, tweet on Twitter, Share on Facebook, or comment on YouTube for multiple entries to win a Prize Pack!! Fabric and Hot Scott Patterns galore up for grabs - don't miss out!!

Many more interviews are on the way, keep tuning in and enjoying your Cup of Couture and So Much More!!

While attending Quilt Market in Salt Lake City I had the opportunity to sit down for a quick interview with my dear friends Kim and Kris of The DIYDish! As you can see when we get together we turn into giggly girls, I sure love them. Kim and Kris share news regarding the remainder of their show season on <a href="http://www.thediydish.com/">TheDIYDish.com</a>, as well as the news that Kris is opening a brick and mortar quilt shop in Utah called <a href="http://www.mygirlfriendsquiltshoppe.com/">My Girlfriend's Quilt Shoppe</a>. This awesome new shoppe will open on June 6th, and for those not in the immediate area they have us all covered with a website as well. These talented gals will be moving their production studio into the store, we can't wait to see all of those DIYDish projects rolling out of their new studio.

Kick back and enjoy the laughter and fun with two of the sweetest twins I've ever had the pleasure to know! 

Many more interviews are on the way, keep tuning in and enjoying your Cup of Couture and So Much More!!

Pack your bags and drive along with Daria into "The US of A" - haha! Quilt Market will never be the same again.

My apologies in advance, I was alone in the car for the first time without someone yelling "Mommy". Here's the first video of me on my way to Quilt Market in SLC, we have loads and loads of designer interviews on the way in the coming weeks (minus my singing I promise). :)

Daria shares details on Quilt Market and International Quilt Festival. We also gear up for the new season of The DIYDish with their guest Joel Dewberry. Our Facebook group is bursting with talented and creative mompreneurs, we shout out to them. Thanks so much for continuing to tune in. XO 

 

In a Special video episode of Boutique Cafe, Daria is giddy to receive the new Project Life scrapbooking system from <a href="http://www.beckyhiggins.com/">Becky Higgins</a>! We unbox the kit, and show you all the goodies included in this gorgeous scrapping system. Becky I love you for simplifying my life like this!!

 

 

<strong>***Giveaway!!</strong>

 

<strong>PLUS we have an Amazing GIVEAWAY from Becky Higgins</strong> - she is offering a Boutique Cafe viewer a "Project Life" Kit of their choice!! Drawing takes place on Valentine's Day at midnight (Feb. 14th, 2011). 

 

Here’s how to enter. You may do as many as these as you like. Each counts as one entry into the giveaway. Please leave a separate comment for each entry:

 

- Visit <a href="http://www.beckyhiggins.com/">BeckyHiggins.com</a> and comment below telling us why you need Project Life (or what your fave design is)

- Tweet about this Review/Giveaway- include @BoutiqueCafe in your tweet (leave a link to your tweet in your comment)

- Post this review and giveaway on Facebook (leave a link to you post in your comment)

- Follow @BeckyHigginsLLC on Twitter and let her know you saw this video on @BoutiqueCafe

- Post a comment to Becky on her <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Becky-Higgins-LLC/301573840173?v=wall&ref=nf">Facebook group</a> and tell her that Boutique Cafe sent you! :)

 

We’ll draw the winner from the comments and contact her via email. Deadline: February 2, 2011 (midnight). The winner will have 24 hours to claim her prize or a new winner will be chosen.

 

Boutique Cafe presents part 2 of our eagerly anticipated interview with the famous "queen of textiles" Amy Butler! Announcement of the Boutique Cafe Forum ABC's and 123's Contest - join the chat board and post to win some amazing prizes! Listener song request Amy Dalley's song Safe from the Podsafe Music Network.

Show #1 Meet Lark
Welcome to our Premiere podcast. On today's show Daria welcomes all our new listeners and invites you to check out all of the websites features, including the forums, fashion show, and our auction scramble.
In Part #1, Daria interviews Lark Johnson (eBay id my_angel_sophie ) a designer and promoter of children's couture. They discuss how Lark got started, her TuTu collection and future plans, as well as her own tips for getting "life" in her pictures. In a touching tribute Daria and Lark talk about a very special little girl named Libby and how the entire boutique community on eBay rallied to assist her and her family.

To visit today's Auction Scramble just click the following link and view the spotlight auction. Each Auction Scramble is a total surprise to the designer since they have no idea that they are being featured. We hope you think it's an innovative and fun way to highlight exceptional designers in our community.

Visit the Surprise Auction Now

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In Part #2 - We meet 4 year old Sophie and learn what makes her tick. Sophie treats us to a special performance of her favorite song by Hilary Duff. We then chat with Lark about her well known and totally darling daughter and what her plans are for Sophie’s future.

To kick things off we've produced an introductory podcast—a primer if you will. Daria discusses her inspirations for Boutique Café, show features, and how you can get involved. If you're new to Boutique Café this podcast is a good place to start, and once you've subscribed listen in to our other inspiring shows. So come on in, release your inner fashionista, and enjoy a little cup of couture.

Interview with Sophie and Lark Johnson

Interview with Lark Johnson

A spooky Halloween message and update from Boutique Café.