Wednesday Indie Artist Fixx with Little Houses

Well here is today’s Wednesday Indie Artist Fixx with Shana Flodstrom from Little Houses Clothing (Etsy Shop)…better a little late in the day than never.  I’m going to go back to watching the snow while huddling under a blanket on the couch.

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1. What’s the name of your business, what do create and sell and how did you get your start?

My company name is Little Houses Clothing (Etsy Shop). I make one of a kind, handmade clothing and accessories. I started about 5 years ago with a girlfriend of mine, we started doing lino block prints onto t-shirts and bags and sold them at local craft fairs. That business of ours prompted me to go to Fashion School.

2. Who are 3 of your favorite designers of all times?

I have to admit that I don’t really follow high fashion much. I am more interested in local, independent designers. My top 3 are:
Poodlebreath
Paperbird Clothing
Lily and Jae Clothing

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3. What are your inspirations in your art and life?

I get inspired by other designers who are doing the same thing I am, and doing it well. I also have a lot of really talented and creative friends who inspire me everyday.

4. Share what your creative process is like.

I usually will just get an idea, and before I even have a chance to write it down, I’m cutting out the fabric. Sometimes it takes till about the third try before I get it right.

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5. Where do you like to shop at?

I actually mostly shop at Value Village or other thrift stores. I seem to find the best stuff there all the time. If I do get the urge to buy something new, I try to shop locally. There is a street in Vancouver that has pretty much all local designers, so I tend to stick to that area.

6. What’s better, all the money in the world or all the free time you want?

Free time. The thought of having to work a 9-5 job for the rest of my life is terrifying and sounds depressing. I may not be making a ton of money, but I’m so happy to be able to enjoy life, work when I want to work, and only have to answer to myself.

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7. What have you recently been reading, watching and listening to?

I don’t read much because I am always on the go, and I also don’t own a TV. Lately I have been listening to a lot of Fleet Foxes, Sufjan Stevens, Bon Iver, Beirut and Band Of Horses.

8. What’s new or in the works?

I am currently trying to get ready for Spring ’10.. I think there may be some dresses in the works this season.

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