questions for you, questions from you, and a giveaway!
Posted on 19. Apr, 2010 by Princess Lasertron in giveaway, questions from you
Here are some of the questions I’ve received in my inbox in the last few weeks. I also have some questions for you this week that will hopefully help me improve my blog and my work. I’ll send this package of fun goodies, plus a few more of my favorite things that I’m picking up at the store today, to one of the commenters on this post to thank you guys for your readership and feedback!
Q: Which public figure’s style do you most admire? (From Amanda)
A: Are we talking celebrities? I love Martha Stewart because she is very secure in her image and has created a lifestyle that really serves her aesthetic. I love Lady Gaga for her eccentric glamor. However, I think public figures tend to be homogeneous and boring. The people whose styles I admire most are real people with true style walking around my city.
Q: Where do you shop for Alice’s clothes? They look super cute! (Via Formspring)
A: Thank you! I am stoked to get Alice her own Polyvore account–this week I plan to take pictures of all her stuff. Most of her clothes have been gifts so far and I know they are vintage pieces. I love those old, soft, hand-sewn cotton dresses, and you can find a lot of vintage dresses and new garments sewn from vintage patterns on websites like Etsy. When I look for baby clothes, I stay away from anything with words (“Daddy’s Cutie”–gross) and stick to simple, monochromatic pieces made with natural fibers. Other than that, I think she is going to pretty much live in white onesies and ruffled rompers this summer.
Q: Out of people in your everyday life, whose style do you most admire? (From Amanda)
A: My friends are my style muses—they communicate their identities so naturally and their confidence is so inspiring. When I design dresses for my collections, I ask myself, “Would Sarah wear this? Would Jenny wear this? Can I picture a real girl wanting this garment?” Two other style icons for me are my mom, Mary Beth, and grandma—or “Grand Catherine” as she likes to be called. I’ve always noticed my mom’s ability to express her style through decorating and home design. And my grandma’s style expression is a true throwback to 1960s glamor, humor, and class.
Q: Did you take German ever since you were a little kid? Or did you pick it up during college? (Via Formspring)
A: When I was in high school, I did not take a foreign language although it was required for graduation (not sure how I jumped through that hoop). I just really didn’t want to. As a result, when I got to college, I had to take some language credits. I reluctantly–actually, with much bitching and moaning–signed up for German and was surprised to fall in love with it instantly. It came very easily to me and I began taking two or three classes per semester–language, literature analysis, and a travel course. I also became a huge consumer of German media and pop culture which helped me absorb the language much faster.
Q: What do you think business owners too often overlook? (From Lauren)
A: One thing I think many businesses overlook are the small visual details that customers always notice. In other words, making EVERYTHING beautiful and putting your own stamp on everything your customer is exposed to. They should see something from you and think, “Oh, that is from Bookworm Eats Flower.” I pack every bridal order in stark white square boxes, stuff them with glossy cerise tissue paper, and tie up the contents with a big black satin bow that greets the customer as soon as the box is opened. I also use specific colors and shapes in my packaging and web branding that I think becomes recognizable to customers on a subconscious level. Consistency in your branding and giving your customer a consistently beautiful experience is what communicates value. It’s what makes them think their money was well-spent. If every detail of the product doesn’t connote value and bring pleasure to your customer, it should have no place in his/her life. Branding is always worth the investment–it shows you’re professional and serious about your company.
Q: How did you meet your husband? (Via Formspring)
A: We had first interacted via a local message board and often argued about politics (this was the 2004 election year). We didn’t get along at first, but we couldn’t avoid each other. He and I had lots of mutual friends and kept running into each other at parties. When I finally met Dave in person for the first time, it was complete love at first sight for me. I told my friends that he was the most handsome man I had ever seen. In my typical type-a/aggressive/determined way, I decided that I would make him fall in love with me. Which was easier than I thought. Luckily.
And now, I have some questions for you in this five-minute survey.
The questions include (among a few others)…
…How did you find out about Princess Lasertron and how long have you been visiting the website?
…Are there any topics (craft-related, business-related, personal-related, anything at all) that you’d like to see me write about more often?
…What other blogs do you read and what do you like about them?
…What kinds of clothes do you like to wear?
…When you come to PrincessLasertron.com, what type of post is sure to make you stay and read? What type of post is sure to drive you away?
You can answer these questions by following this link, or by leaving your responses in the comments section.
I will choose from the survey respondents and commenters from this post to receive a random package of fun surprises including a headband, pencil case, lots of vintage notions, and more. I’ll also try to take a look at all of your blogs and leave you some feedback as well!
Thanks again for your continued readership, business, and feedback. I try to do this once a year to learn more about you, what is working, and what isn’t working. Don’t forget to comment to be entered to win the giveaway and of course feel free to share this post!
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mia
20. Apr, 2010
2:47 pm
I filled out your survey too!
Susan in Colorado
20. Apr, 2010
2:07 pm
Survey completed!!
Your stuff would work nicely with my scrapbooking!!! I LOVE buttons.. I tend to overdo it sometimes.
I just thought of a great question..
Where do you purchase your buttons? I buy the ones they make for scrapping but I like one of a kinds… I have tried the antique stores but seems to be a hard thing to find unless they are just those little white clearish kind and there are hundreds of those…I want PRETTY ones.. LOL
Thanks
Susan
Gemma
20. Apr, 2010
1:30 pm
Survey filled out by me too! Sorry if I blathered on too much!
Jenn
20. Apr, 2010
1:15 pm
Survey completed!
Now I just need to win
Tonia
20. Apr, 2010
1:12 pm
Survey taken and now my fingers are crossed! LOVE your blog!
Lenore
20. Apr, 2010
11:50 am
I filled out the survey!
I love your website, you’re such a source of inspiration!!
Jennifer
20. Apr, 2010
10:46 am
I fill out your survey last night, but you know, I didn’t get to comment until today. 7-year old loose baby teeth are a boy’s sleep killer these days. Probably not the answers you were expecting, but, well, what can I say….
Jenn
20. Apr, 2010
10:29 am
I just finished the survey. Hope I win!!
Amanda M.
20. Apr, 2010
10:11 am
I said a LOT in the survey, I just wanted to also enter for the giveaway. Keep up the good work Megan, you rock. ^_^
Amy Harkey
20. Apr, 2010
10:06 am
will do the survey…
love the headbands.
my doggie needs a new pin she has been wearing on of your on her collar for almost 2 years…that pin has been swimming, to the beach and camping oh my time for a new one!
Cassie
20. Apr, 2010
9:41 am
I just completed your survey at work too! hehe. Much more enjoyable than what I should have been doing…assigning lockers to 10, 11th graders for next year
Myra
20. Apr, 2010
9:04 am
I just did the survey whilst at work. Somewhat illegal but highly enjoyable!
bxcolby
20. Apr, 2010
8:20 am
Survey, done (took me quite a while but I wanted it to be worthwhile you reading:-) )
Emma
20. Apr, 2010
5:32 am
Happy Tuesday! Survey completed! I hope the information is helpful to you.
ps. I’m in love with your hairbands! roll on pay-day!!
Bethany
20. Apr, 2010
2:51 am
Well, it took longer than 5 minutes but I also have the gift of gab so that’s probably my fault.
Thanks for maintaining such an awesome blog that it’s kept me reading for almost 2 years! Though I’ve never commented. I’m a bit of a comment slacker…
Kelly
20. Apr, 2010
1:54 am
Took a break from filing my sales tax to complete your survey–so, thanks for the much needed distraction!
CaLynn
20. Apr, 2010
12:48 am
Here is my comment, to state that i filled out the survey.
I love being a part of your fanfare:) Thanks for the giveaway!
Charli
20. Apr, 2010
12:29 am
I answered the survey! I don’t comment too often, but I do love your stuff – and if you do go check out my blog I feel terrible as there’s not much on it, altho I did just update it tonight!
so it would be quite strange if you checked it out on the one night i happened to update it…
SteffanyF
19. Apr, 2010
10:59 pm
Surveyed! I want that headband soooo badly.
Merry WA
19. Apr, 2010
10:51 pm
Done my homework (the survey) and I like everyone else would love to win.
kari
19. Apr, 2010
10:39 pm
Lovely! Thanks for the chance.
Evelynn
19. Apr, 2010
10:38 pm
-I found out about your website through a wedding message board on livejournal and i’ve been following your blog for about a year. I started following you on twitter the beginning of this year and enjoy your random comments about random moments
- So far, i’ve really enjoyed your craft related posts the most. I made the folder that you did a tutorial for with my 4th graders and they LOVED it! Also, I always get inspired by your inspiration posts (haha mission accomplished I guess).
- My fav blogs are Joy the Baker, The Kitchn, Apartment Therapy and The Sartorialist. I love how often they update the blogs and the abundance of pics that are posted. I love photography!!!
- A-line dresses, bows, scarves…some days more boho and other days more timeless classic. Think Blair Waldorf (Gossip Girl) meets Berkeley
- The pictures you post are always beautiful. Business stuff is really interesting as well as personal posts. What keeps me reading the most are definitely the posts about your products and style stuff.
I hope I win ’cause everyday I tell myself I need a pretty pencil case and new pretty headband
Beth
19. Apr, 2010
10:25 pm
Hooray survey!
Jenny Mick!
19. Apr, 2010
9:56 pm
I think that headband looks familiar…
Chelsea
19. Apr, 2010
8:53 pm
ooooooo, I’m gonna do the survey right now! Hopefully I win all those goodies, that would just make my day
~Chels
Amber M
19. Apr, 2010
8:41 pm
weeeee, surveys!
Katelin
19. Apr, 2010
8:22 pm
All surveyed up! You are really a very clever business woman. I wish I had half your vision/motivation! Oh and I second the commenter who wants to know where you shop. Also, any tips for successful online shopping?
Man I wish I’d thought of this when I was doing the survey. Duh.
Princess Lasertron
19. Apr, 2010
9:45 pm
that’s a good post idea–I’ll answer that question soon!
Rach
19. Apr, 2010
7:53 pm
I took your survey! I loved the chance to share with you!
megan v
19. Apr, 2010
7:43 pm
Psht! 5 minute survey? I guess it would take 5 if my answers were shorter. I guess I was in the typing mood. Took me maybe 10 minutes at least. Haha. I hope you get great feedback from the survey, Meg!!!
Princess Lasertron
19. Apr, 2010
9:45 pm
hahaha you overachiever! thanks for the feedback megan
Carrie
19. Apr, 2010
7:43 pm
I filled out your survey. It was fun! And what a fabulous giveaway. Swoon.
Rialeigh
19. Apr, 2010
7:25 pm
I am going to the other site to fill out your survey. I am a huge fan!
Dari
19. Apr, 2010
6:45 pm
I filled out the survery and would die of excitement if I won the Giveaway!!!!
bell
19. Apr, 2010
6:11 pm
WOW! that headband is so gorgeous! looove the color combination!
- I found out about your blog googling something about cupcakes, and I stumble upon one of you’re cupcake hoodies images, enter the blog, start reading it and fell in love with your style and felt flowers. that was in January 2009. =D
- I always like to read about your crafts (obviously!) and personal stuff. I would love to see more pictures of your new decorated home. and would love to see Alice Babytron posts. Oh, and I really liked your cooking posts. I discovered quinoa thanks to you!
- I read The Journal of a Girl who Loves to Cook (she’s sooo talented and is such an inspiration for me. I wish she could write more often.) The Pioneer Woman (she has amazing recipes, I love that she puts pictures of every step so you can now what to expect while cooking.) Whatever (looooove her pics) Joe Pastry (also like that he puts pictures of every step.) and I’m starting to read The Rockstar Diaries (looove her style and her dog!).
- skirts, dresses, flats, tights, headbands. I like Forever 21 (so cheap and full of style). also like Delia’s and Modcloth.
- I love posts with pics (I’m very visual). you usually always add a pic or two at least. and I really don’t remember seeing a post of yours and saying “meh, I don’t really care about this.”
Thanks for being interested in our opinion! I’m crossing my fingers for those goodies. ♥
Karli
19. Apr, 2010
4:57 pm
I filled out the survey, but I just thought of a question. I don’t know if you mentioned it before, but where do you shop? You mention brands, but I was curious what websites you frequent. Thanks
Molly Butz
19. Apr, 2010
4:36 pm
I’m off to answer the survey questions as soon as I add my comment! What a great way to get feedback for your blog! Of course, as the others have mentioned, I hope I win, but I’m getting one of your headbands one way or another so if I don’t I’ll just have to order! Can’t wait to make all of my girlfriends envious, we love gorgeous accessories!
Sarah
19. Apr, 2010
4:29 pm
Love reading your blog and would love to win one of your pieces!
Lara
19. Apr, 2010
4:23 pm
I filled out the survey form. I love you blog and share a lot of your entries with my 15 year old daughter who loves to be inspired by your projects!
Sarah Grant
19. Apr, 2010
4:10 pm
Filled in your Survey, Your site is great, I wish I was able to keep up to date with my blog that I started for my girls, never seem to get round to it, but with a 2yr and a 10month, Im surprised I find the time to read other peoples.
Lauren
19. Apr, 2010
4:05 pm
Took the survey, and I hope you can share some of the results. I’d love to hear what other readers are reading. Looking at Tiffany’s list made me excited to try a new blog or two.
Suze
19. Apr, 2010
4:05 pm
I found out about you through Offbeat Bride
I would love some DIY posts. You seem so crafty!!
I read mostly other fashion blogs, crafty blogs and geekologie!
I thrift and wear mostly vintage, or cheapo stuff from F21, Target or Modcloth
I really like your posts. Sometimes I skim, sometimes I leave comments, sometimes I dont, LOL!!
Claudia
19. Apr, 2010
4:01 pm
Thank you for beeing interested in all this, that makes me feel very welcome and appreciated.
And I feel a little flattered that you like Germany and German ( I even dreamt one I would meet you on a trade fair in Berlin. In my dream, I was smattering shyly single words and you answered fluently in perfect German
Ashley
19. Apr, 2010
3:59 pm
I completed the survey! I hope the feedback helps and that you find responses full of love!
Kim
19. Apr, 2010
3:45 pm
Just took your survey. You’re going to have a lot of reading to do if all your fans answer those questions! Glad all is going well and look forward to reading more!
Princess Lasertron
19. Apr, 2010
3:49 pm
the more the better!! its all for research ;D
Meagan
19. Apr, 2010
3:39 pm
Took the survey!
I hope the feedback helps, and I (selfishly) hope I win.
Pamela
19. Apr, 2010
3:37 pm
I love that your blog showcases your talents, style, and the evolution of your work. Going to fill out the survey now.
LeeAnne
19. Apr, 2010
3:27 pm
Took your survey! I always enjoy reading your posts, and I hope the feedback from everyone is helpful.
Renee
19. Apr, 2010
3:19 pm
Took your survey! I hope I win
I’m cutting all my hair off (it’s down to my lower back) after my wedding and would LOVE one of your headbands to help showcase it 
tiffany zajas
19. Apr, 2010
3:17 pm
Oooh, what a lovely giveaway. I’ve been wanting one of your headbands ever since I first laid eyes on them.
And the other things in that goodie box look so fun as well!
- I found out about your blog through a friend of mine (Mary Christa) whose wedding you made the bouquets for.
- I’m still new to your blog (just discovered it last week), so I’m not sure what all you normally cover. But I would love to see some tutorials, learn more about your creative and business processes and what inspires you, and see lots of pictures of baby Alice when she arrives!
- I read lots of blogs, but a few of my very favorites are: The Pioneer Woman (I love her recipes, photographs, and quirky writing style), Rockstar Diaries (the snapshots and stories of their life together make me smile), Simple Mom (I’m not a mom yet, but I love all of the practical advice about every day things), and A Beautiful Mess (this blog is FULL of crafty inspiration and fun tutorials.)
- I love skinny jeans, girly dresses, bright colors, comfy but cute shoes.
- With any blog I read, a post with pretty pictures and eye candy always catches my eye and I’ll stay and read the rest, but a post that is all words and not broken up with images tends to lose my interest.
Derek E
19. Apr, 2010
3:16 pm
You do know about the German restaurant that opened in Bellevue, ja/nein?
Zum Biergarten
http://zumbiergarten.com/
Kate
19. Apr, 2010
2:58 pm
I filled in your survey! love the giveaway!