Vendor Profile: Lily Claire

Today we are getting to know Lily Claire.

Here is the Q and A:

1. How did you select your business name?

My business name is 'lily claire'. I have a vintage picture of a little

girl on my tags and business cards and she needed a name. I

knew I wanted Claire in the name to honor my mom, and I started going

through names I liked to see what sounded good - I came upon

Lily and thus, she was named.

2. Do you have a blog/FB?

Yes! I'm on facebook and I have a blog - although I haven't had the

time to put much "pizazz" in it. I do post - and have lots of

photos with my posts - it just doesn't have the bells and

whistles graphics that I see and love in blog land. You can find me at

jillsibbald.typepad.comhttp://www.jillsibbald.typepad.com

3. What is the best part of doing a show?

Hands down, meeting new friends and finding there are

other wonderful women in the world that love the same things I do.

I'm also loving introducing my husband to the world of "shows"

and spending time with him. When you have a family and work full time,

that special time is hard to come by.

4. Do you specialize in any one era or type of item?

I love anything that tells a story. Journals, pictures, ephemera, etc.,

in addition to anything that is creamy, white, or tarnished silver. Add some

crusty rustys to the mix, and I'm a happy girl.

5. Have you done other shows or any upcoming shows?

Other than converting my garage to a summer and

winter boutique (http://www.comeplayeugene.blogspot.com)

A Vintage Gathering was my first "show on the road". I

think I'm hooked - who knows where I'll go next year. I also collaborate

with friends here in Eugene to put on a show or two in the summer -

we're at www.vintagemarketplace.weebly.com

6. What will you have for September?

I will be bringing lots of tarnished silver items, accented

with black, orange, grey and teal. I'm also frantically trying

to get some had made wreaths, Halloween themed

flash cars and banners made to take up - OH - and some vintage

bottles with vintage prescription labels. How fun

would those be in your Halloween decor?

We look forward to seeing you with your goodies and hope you

have a safe trip!