Get To Know: Heather Gill of Cherry Creek Designs
Time to learn about our sponsor, Cherry Creek Designs.
Meet Heather Gill of Cherry Creek Designs:
Name: Heather Gill
Business Name: Cherry Creek Designs
Where are you located?
Scottsdale, Arizona (I was born in Hawaii – Oahu)
What is it that you design and create?
Fine silver and semi-precious jewelry
What is your favorite part of the design process?
When the idea first hits me.
What is the mystery behind your business name?
Not much mystery really. I was already starting to work on another area of business – redesign of homes that are for sale. I had already come up with that name for the other business and thought that it could work for my jewelry as well. The jewelry has taken off much better than the redesign business mostly because of us moving. I had set some goals for myself and one of them was to have my shop on Etsy up and running before my birthday. So in order to stay on track with my goals I just used this name and now I like it for my jewelry. I hope to be able to add in other items as time goes on other than jewelry because I have many interests.
Where/How did this all begin?
Before I had my daughter I worked as a chef. I went to culinary school in Portland, Oregon. I needed a creative outlet and took a jewelry making class. Have been hooked ever since.
Who or what inspires you?
Nature, ocean, my daughter
What advice would you give other independent artists who are just starting out?
Sounds cliche but never stop learning – Everyone has something to teach you, you just have to listen.
What is your favorite indie purchase or trade?
It’s all great. My recent purchase was a seahorse letterpress from Megan Creates.
What’s on your iPod/music player right now?
Michael Buble – My 3-year-old love him.
What t.v. shows are you currently hooked on?
I watch a lot of A&E & Biography Channel.
What was the last movie you watched?
Casino Royale
What’s your favorite food?
Green Beans
What’s your favorite candy?
See’s California Brittle in Dark Chocolate
Coffee or Tea?
Coffee
What store could you walk around in for hours and be happy?
Ikea
Any pets?
2 Scottie dogs
Favorite place to visit or place you’d like to visit?
Hawaii – any island but the Big Island is my favorite so far.
Any celebrity crushes?
Daniel Craig
Favorite Holiday?
Thanksgiving
If you were a shoe, what shoe would you be?
Any really high heal – I LOVE shoes!
What do you secretly wish you could do/be?
Be a scuba diving instructor
Favorite piece of clothing?
T-shirts
Do you speak any other languages? If not, would you like to learn one?
No, but have always wanted to learn Hawaiian.
There are just a few more months left in 2007. Any exciting plans for the rest of the year?
Moving to Tucson, Arizona at the first of the year. I have also already started to take classes on traditional metal work and enameling. I want to add color to my pieces. I love color and enamel gives me a great opportunity to do just that.
Thanks, Heather! Hope you will be visiting Hawaii soon!
Love Note Necklace I; Persimmons Earrings; Velvet Pearls Necklace:
Texas Star Earrings; Romantic Pendant; Asian Flare Earrings:
{Love Note Necklace I: $36.00; Persimmons Earrings: $20.00; Velvet Pearls Necklace: $62.00}
{Texas Star Earrings: $15.00; Romantic Pendant: $62.00; Asian Flare Earrings: $18.00}
Liana, you are just wonderful! Thank you again for this awesome opportunity on your blog!
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You know it’s so much fun to read what other designers are thinking, what gives them a boost, what is fun for them. Thank you for posting these interviews!
You’re welcome, Heather! I’m glad that you had a fun time with the interview!
I am very happy that you enjoy the interviews and learning more about designers. It’s just a fun way to get to know the person behind all of the talent!
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