We are so happy today to be welcoming the lovely couple behind Something's hiding in here, Shauna and Stephen! You may be a fan of their whimsical work, their super cool projects or their awe-inspiring home. Whichever way you know them you will be delighted to know a little bit more about them! So, please welcome them, grab your cup of comfort and get cosy. Take it away, Shauna and Stephen!
Melissa's Questions:
1. 3 living things you treasure
shauna & stephen: each other and our dogs "dexter" and "noodle".
2. 3 non-living things that you treasure
shauna: a portrait my mother had painted of me when i was 6, my grandmother's wedding ring, a vintage steiff lamb that was a gift from my father.
stephen: my 1966 chevy pick up truck (a gift from shauna), a vintage tool cabinet that belonged to shauna's grandfather, tattoos given to me by my friend jeff.
3. favorite time of the year and why
shauna & stephen: fall! here's why: plaid, cozy scarves, leafs on the ground, warm drinks, heavy blankets, pumpkin pie, crisp air, acorns, pumpkins, and giant mums...
4. favorite things to wear
shauna: 50's silhouette dress, wood rings (made by stephen), headbands and ballet flats.
stephen: skinny jeans, v neck tee shirts, cardigans and nike dunks.
5. are you a perfume wearer ? If yes, which one? / top 3 favorite smells
shauna: nectarine blossom & honey cologne from jo malone
stephen: Cucumber Cologne by Marc Jacobs
6. favorite animal
shauna: dogs! although i really want to have a goat (or two) one day.
stephen: mutt dogs rescued from the pound (just like ours).
7. top three events in your life
shauna: meeting stephen, rescuing our dogs from the pound, meeting my birth mother and sister
stephen: graduating from cranbrook, my first solo show, starting "something's hiding in here" with shauna
8. top three favorite small pleasures
shauna: writing a letter, playing tetris, wrapping gifts
stephen: listening to "this american life" on npr, driving my pick up truck, practicing yo-yo tricks
9. top 3 favorite places in the world( you have visited or would like to visit)
shauna: nashville, austin and portland
stephen: paris, london and tokyo
10. top 3 favorite sounds
shauna: music boxes, garrison keillor's voice, and coffee brewing in the morning
stephen: shauna's bracelets, our dog dexter's growl, crickets
11. top 3 favorite things to eat
shauna: coffee, coffee and more coffee
stephen: avocados, olives, and bacon
12. 3 favorite favorites! (from etsy or elsewhere)
shauna: custom sewn dog from sian keegan, cake topper from the small object, Apple Jacket from jacquelineknits
stephen: wallet from quiet doings, it's ok by sign, unflattering portrait by rev aitor
13. 3 small ways someone has made your day lately
shauna: getting an e-mail from keith of fred flare saying that he loves our "your message here" project
stephen: shauna sneaking a note into my pocket which i found later
14. 3 small habits/quirks you have that make you specifically you!
shauna: organizing everything by color, obsessively marking things i like in books with post it notes, carrying a cup of coffee with me everywhere i go
stephen: having a tape measure on hand at all times, always running late, writing myself notes on scrap pieces of paper (and losing them)
Ez's Questions:
16. You are truly passionate about indie and handmade goods, tell us how that interest was formed:
shauna & stephen: it's the people. we both were very active in the fine art gallery scene and hated how much of a game it was. the handmade community is so warm, inclusive, and supportive.
17. favorite books, films, and music... list 3 of your favorites in each category here:
BOOKS
shauna: i love vintage dictionaries! right now, i also love lena corwin's book "printing by hand", my collection of "lines and shapes" and "3191, a year or mornings".
stephen: "over and over" by mike perry, "simply pattern" from dictionary books, the "free style scraps" series from BNN in japan
FILMS
shauna: true stories, royal tannenbaums, and every film by charles and ray eames
stephen: true stories, helvetica, goonies
MUSIC
shauna: currently: howlin' wolf, tom waits and etta james
stephen: currently: stero lab, lullatone, talking heads
18 .Name 3 words that you can't stand, and 3 that you love:
shauna: my 2 favorite are : please and thank you. i hate the words "student loans" ugh.
stephen: love: breakfast, lunch and dinner. hate: the word cute!
19. What are a few of the goals you have for your future and how do you plan on making them a reality?
shauna & stephen: we really want to do a book, right now we are getting started on two... we will see what happens.
20. What is the best piece of advice you've ever heard?
shauna: everything happens for a reason
stephen: never give up
21. what is your favorite quote and why?
shauna: "this too shall pass", my mother always said it and stephen had it tattooed across his chest.
stephen: "love until it hurts"
Thank you so much for participating you two! It was so much fun getting to know you a little better and
we can't wait to see what you come up with next!
xo
Melissa and Ez