interview with puffpastry!

I know, you totally thought that photo above this was a real plate, covered in real flaky croissants, sticky buns & bread didn't you? You totally did. That's just how good Vivien of puffpastry is! Her store is primarily jewelry (rings & necklaces, mostly) with tiny sweets & donuts & other delightful little edibles on them. Molded from polymer clay, her stuff looks good enough to eat! Who wouldn't want to wear a necklace with a tiny plate of sushi on it? Or a necklace displaying a jar of pastel candies inside? Or a pocket mirror that looks like a miniature chocolate bar? I IMPLORE YOU! ... err, here goes. :)

where do you live & how do you like it there?
My family is in the San Francisco Bay Area, California. It's where I grew up, went to school, met my friends and fell in love with all the fun and interesting things to do and see in the region. Where else could you dance every night if you wanted to?

what celebrity would you most like to wear/use your items?
Oh my gosh it would be so hard to choose, but given the theme of my shop anybody on the Food Network, especially Rachael Ray!

if you had to use only one word to describe yourself what would it be?
Quirky.

what are your favorite bands/books/movies/tv shows?
I'm quite fond of the Dresden Dolls, the works of Edward Gorey, Tim Burton movies and Ace of Cakes.

what do you do for your "real job" ?
I'm a student at a public university. I do work in a laboratory as part of my degree requirements, but I don't get paid. Etsy is my "real job" in a way.

what is your biggest pet peeve?
People who are wasteful. I'm not a super-duper eco-freak, but it doesn't take much effort to recycle your cans, pass your old clothes to Goodwill or not take 15 packets of ketchup at the fast food restaurant.

what is your favorite snack food?
Chocolates. I'm very fond of Kit Kat bars and other kinds of candy with crunchy bits. Pocky is great, too.

who in your life has inspired you the most?
I bet everyone says this, but my Mom. She's also a crafty lady who makes jewelry.

what is your favorite item of your own creation?
My favorite item is not a part of my Etsy shop. I also make clothing, and my favorite project was a powder blue merino wool long coat, trimmed with ruffles, scalloped lace and heart buttons. Every time I wear it someone asks who the "designer" is.

what do you do when you're not crafting?
School. Lots of school.

if you could have dinner with anyone at all, living or dead, who would it be & what would be served?
I would like to have a dessert smorgasbord with the cast of Ace of Cakes!

what would people be surprised to learn about you?
My second toe is the same length as my pinky finger. (Yours might be too, check it out!)

what are your favorite Etsy shops?
At the moment I love Barefoot Bath & Body. The lady who runs it is such a sweet person with great customer service. I explained my allergies to her and I thought she was going to just point out which items in her shop were safe for me, but she made me a special batch of her products!

I mean really, it was a mistake posting this before breakfast because now I am solely craving super-duper chocolate frosted sprinkled glazed sugary donuts & we are fresh out!! I will have to settle for leftover Christmas cookies. :) Please, give this gal's Etsy shop a look, I guarantee you won't be disappointed... if anything, you'll leave hungry! You can also browse through her Flickr as well for more deliciously decadent photos!