by sunnyslideup | featured guests, sunny slide up
We love us some Dixie Peaches Couture here over a Sunny Slide Up. They helped us out with a giveaway last year during our birthday celebrations, and now they are back with another bundle of goodies for one of our lucky fans! One lucky person will win one of all of the items below….
“In the south, pearls are a girl’s best friend.”
Southern Belle T-Shirt
(your choice of color)
“Southern Traditions Start Here”
Elephant Decal
“Southern Traditions Start Here”
Elephant Koozie
To be entered to win, you must:
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by sunnyslideup | featured guests, style
Let’s get to know Corey, creator of Sans Map!
Q: You have such an interesting name for your company. Where did that come from?
A: The name Sans Map, ‘sans’ meaning ‘without’ in French, means Without A Map. I’ve travelled a great deal and have lived in many different places (and countries) which has greatly influenced many aspects of who I am. My husband is French so a big part of my life is speaking the language and enjoying French culture. I’ve always lived in a way that isn’t overly planned or mapped out…living life as it comes, enjoying and embracing the unexpected paths in life!
Q: How do you choose the fabrics for your bags?
A: I am always drawn to certain fabrics like wools, tweeds, natural fibers and woven fabrics. I often drive my decisions not by sight alone but by touch as well…Vintage fabrics (and garments that I repurpose) have a certain tactile quality to them that is hard to find in a fabric shop. I love searching for the diamonds in the rough.
Q: What’s your most popular, best-selling item?
A: My most popular item is my Messenger Bag. The perfect size and versatile to carry everyday!
Q: You used to live in Brooklyn, NY. What brought you to the south?
A: We really loved living in Brooklyn and were sad when we said our goodbyes…But life in the south offers us sunnier skies, more space to run and play and the opportunity to pursue our passions in a way that we couldn’t have in NY. Happy to have our feet land on this southern soil and looking forward to what the future brings!
Q: What is your favorite place to shop in Charlotte?
A: I spend a lot of time searching for fabrics and vintage garments to repurpose (and much less time shopping for myself!). I frequent the many thrift stores and vintage shops that Charlotte has in plenty.
Q: What’s your idea of the perfect day?
A: Life certainly is busy when you run a small business and have an energetic 2 year old boy!…so my perfect days are those that I can relax, spend time outside in the sun and fresh air and have nothing planned at all – foregoing the usual routines and letting the day take me wherever I please!
by sunnyslideup | sunny slide up
Happy Birthday to us! Here is a another gift for you! A fabulous bag from Sans Map….
This zippered pouch is made from a vintage Pendleton wool skirt in purple plaid. Lined with organic grey cotton, it’s a great size for makeup or cosmetics and could have many other storage uses.
– Pendleton wool exterior (repurposed)
– Turquoise fabric accent
– Organic grey cotton interior
– Ykk brass zipper
– Leather zipper pull
9.5″ W x 5.5″ H
Sans Map specializes in handcrafted bags made from vintage, repurposed, reclaimed and eco-conscious fabrics and leathers. Each and every bag is designed, cut and sewn from start to finish by owner Corey in her sunny studio in Charlotte, NC. Want to find out more? Visit www.etsy.com/shop/sansmap
To be entered to win, you must:
1) Follow @SunnySlideUp – www.instagram.com/sunnyslideup AND @sans_map_bags – www.instagram.com/sans_map_bags on Instagram.
AND
2) Repost the image below to your Instagram account with the hashtag #ssugiveaway
Giveaway ends at 11:59pm EST on 10/16/14. Winner will be chosen at random and announced on the morning of 10/17/14 on this blog. Winner must provide shipping address within the continental United States.
