Meet the Blogger: Down and Out Chic!

March 29, 2010

Posted 09/12

In 5 words describe Down and Out Chic:)

intense, hardworking, thoughtful, flighty (sometimes I let those “thoughtful” thoughts get in the way of what I’m supposed to be doing), guarded.

What do you love most about being an artist/blogger?

Both my blog and my shop serve as creative outlets to get out energy that might otherwise threaten to make me feel anxious or restless. I always get a kick out of interacting with readers because it’s still a surprise to me that people read the blog and actually come to see more. I don’t mean that in a self-gradating sense, I simply mean that the blog is like a visual diary for me and it’s nice to see other people concur with the things I find inspirational and interesting. I have an education in visual art but have left behind my former pretentious sense of what is artistic to embrace all things well designed and visually appealing.

Tell us a little about how you got started …and where you want your blog/business to be in a year!

I started the blog out of boredom and because I was tired of clicking on links to items I couldn’t afford. I started the shop because I wanted to see if I had the tenacity to do it and be successful. Both of these things came out of a deep longing to get in touch with my creative self and to, more importantly, express it! In a year, I’d like to simply keep doing what makes me happy. My hope for the blog is that it remains a place that’s relevant and honest. For the shop, I’d like to keep pushing what makes D&OC unique and become more involved in my local crafting community.

Where do you go for creative inspiration?

Creative inspiration is everywhere and sometimes I feel so visually over-saturated that I have to take a step back and really think about my preferences for fear of getting lost in group think (and this CAN happen with blogs too). Music helps me when I work and I’ve been listening to a lot of Devotchka and Neko Case. Some of my current favorite design blogs are: mustard & sage, Making it Lovely, and You are My Fave. I think darling darling has an adorable sense of style and drollgirl consistently makes me laugh and laughter always helps the creative juices.

Just for fun…do you have a secret closet obsession??

Whiskey and ginger but I’m not so sure that’s a secret 🙂

Thank you Christina for the interview! Make sure and keep up with this fabulous chica!

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Whatever Dee-Dee wants says:

March 29, 2010 at 1:20 pm

She has beautiful things in her shop!
Great feature!

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Melissa Blake says:

March 29, 2010 at 2:12 pm

hi there — sooo glad I found your blog!! xoxo

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Sandy a la Mode says:

March 29, 2010 at 2:14 pm

i’m a huge fan of down and out chic blog and her beautiful shop! =) Great interview of this talented chica!

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carissa @ lowercase letters says:

March 29, 2010 at 2:32 pm

alrighty, i adore her already!!! can’t wait to go check out all of her fantastic-ness! happy monday.

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carissa @ lowercase letters says:

March 29, 2010 at 2:34 pm

okay, i so totally have been in love with her etsy shop for awhile! i just realized it’s the same shop i’ve stalked. : )

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Fee-AMore says:

March 29, 2010 at 2:38 pm

It is always so inspiring seeing how these wonderful bloggers get it started and are doing so well. 🙂

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Karena says:

March 29, 2010 at 3:03 pm

Anna, great interview with the very talented Christina!! I love so many of her pieces. Thank you for the feature.

Karena
Art by Karena

Giveaway is up on my site, come join in!

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passport in my pocket says:

March 29, 2010 at 3:08 pm

great interview! I love D & OC.

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Sarah Esther says:

March 29, 2010 at 3:11 pm

i love that necklace! gorgeous gorgeous stuff, anna!

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OneCraftyFox says:

March 29, 2010 at 3:46 pm

Whiskey and ginger!! Mixed together ? 😉 I enjoy getting to know fellow bloggers and crafters, thanks for sharing.

Hope you had a fantastic weekend, darling, and that your week is off to a great start.

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drollgirl says:

March 29, 2010 at 3:59 pm

christina is the best! she has fabulous taste, she is a sweetie, and her blog is a must read. get to her shop soon, too, before i buy everything. 🙂

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xoxoKrysten says:

March 29, 2010 at 4:47 pm

Fabulous interview!!

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Design Darling says:

March 29, 2010 at 4:58 pm

wonderful feature! so nice to get to know a fellow blogger better 🙂 thank you for your comment on my blog!

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Natalie Catherine says:

March 29, 2010 at 8:57 pm

i love her etsy shop items!! how fun to get to know the artist a little more!

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lady noire says:

March 29, 2010 at 9:19 pm

i’m your newest fan, just off to have a peck at your etsy shop now

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@Nataliekbeats says:

March 29, 2010 at 11:22 pm

Music saves the soul and helps me work too 🙂

http://www.thebangpop.com

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Deliciously Organized says:

March 30, 2010 at 12:12 am

lovely interview…now i have must go check out her shop!

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FROM THE RIGHT BANK says:

March 30, 2010 at 12:53 am

Christina is the best – one of my favorite people in the entire blogosphere!

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tinypaperheart says:

March 30, 2010 at 1:31 am

she’s adorable. 🙂

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Padgett Hoke says:

March 30, 2010 at 2:10 am

I love her already, and now I know so much more about her – exciting! great series!

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The Cottage Cheese says:

March 30, 2010 at 3:33 am

Yay, so fun to see Christina featured here! Love this girl! (the hubs and I listen to a lot of Devotchka and Neko Case too)

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Diana says:

March 30, 2010 at 4:55 am

I love the words she described herself as- hardworking is totally right!

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Pratishtha Durga says:

March 30, 2010 at 6:23 am

Great interview! She has lovely stuff. thanks for introducing me to her work.

Have added your link to my blogroll. Love revisiting your blog over and over again.

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Rachel Follett says:

March 30, 2010 at 10:17 am

I absolutely adore that girl! She rocks!

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ceo says:

March 30, 2010 at 9:39 pm

Great Interview……

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ashlina says:

March 31, 2010 at 12:02 am

i love this interview and i love that blog! super great post princess!!!! xo

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Iva says:

March 31, 2010 at 1:57 am

Christina’s blog is super!! and so is she!!! what a fabulous interview!!!!

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Bromeliad says:

April 2, 2010 at 12:05 am

I vouch. Christina is talented and a cutie, too.

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