LOS: Tell us a little about yourself.
Gini: My name is Louise Armitage, but everyone calls me Gini which is short for ginger. I’m 38, live in Yorkshire, England, with my partner of 19 years, my 2-year-old daughter and my bunny Suki. I’m currently a stay-at-home mum. I was a librarian, but when I return to work I want to retrain as a teaching assistant. I run my Etsy shop, Gini’s Boutique around my current lifestyle, making jewellery, accessories and home decorations, specializing in Dorset buttons.
LOS: What was the best moment of your day today?
Gini: Listening to my partner read The Gingerbread Man at story time before bed. He always make me laugh with his character voices. “I’m getting wet” in a squeaky voice, hilarious!
LOS: How do you express your creativity?
Gini: In my items for my shop, pretty and practical things for my home and clothing for both me and my daughter. I’m always making something, I never seem to stop and always have a list of things to do.
LOS: What makes you happy?
Gini: Sunshine and smiles. I love being outside on a sunny day doing my crafts in the garden with my little girl and rabbit playing around my feet. I feel very lucky that I have this opportunity to be a stay-at-home mum and enjoy it.
LOS: Who or what inspires you? Why?
Gini: Everyone and everything. Looking through a magazine, going on a nature walk, or even just having a rummage through my craft supplies. I love being inspired by my fellow Etsians too. I quick browse around Etsy and suddenly I have giddy enthusiasm to make lots of new things.
Thanks Gini!
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