A Crafter’s Life: my day in photos.
Yes! Another fun designer has decided to share her typical day with us. I absolutely adore this lovely gal and have been a long-time fan of her blog. She and her hubby are too adorable and I’m so glad she’s our next featured crafter. Enjoy!
Name: Naomi Reid Davis
Business Name: Taza & The Prince
Location: New York City
Website/Blog Link: www.taza-and-husband.blogspost.com (and the shop www.taza.etsy.com)
First of all, can you tell us what you create?
Currently, I have a shop on etsy featuring my handmade headbands. I love creating, so I’m hoping to expand the offer beyond headbands at some point soon.
How do you begin your day? Any morning rituals?
I wake up very early each morning (mainly because my husband leaves for the office often before the sun is up.) I used to hate this, but I’ve found this time I have to myself in the early morning my favorite part of the day. A cup of tea, some reading, catching up on emails and blogging before I actually start my day is always nice.
Do you do something crafty each day? Where does your inspiration come from?
I love to people watch, which is especially wonderful to do living in the heart of NYC. I think a lot of my inspiration for anything I do comes from the people I encounter on a crowded subway, a busy street, or a noisy cafe. Often, I feel like it is NYC’s gift to me, the thousands and thousands of people whose paths I cross each week. I create stories in my head as I observe them. I have faces stuck inside my head from years ago that I use as inspiration for absolutely everything.
What’s your workspace like (organized)?
My husband and I are living in a small studio apartment here in NYC. So, unfortunately, it’s teeny… but we absolutely love it. It’s made us get creative in finding ways of storing things and making the space livable (and workable for my shop.) With a few dishes out of place or an unmade bed, it can begin to feel cluttered or dirty. But when I think about it, I never seem to mind all the pieces of ribbon, elastic, beading and pins strewed across the apartment for the sake of my shop. I actually love that aspect of creating.
How many hours does your normal work day consist of?
I create around the clock. I don’t have specific hours, especially since Taza & The Prince has been open for less than a month and is something I’m working on in my spare time. I’ll make a few headbands before bed or in the early morning, depending on my schedule for the day. In addition to making my headbands, I recently graduated from Juilliard in dance and am currently styling for a number of projects.
How do you end your day of crafty business? Any evening rituals?
Not really. I like crossing things off a to do list and feeling like I accomplished something for the day, so I usually check something off in my head before I get ready for bed. And I can never sleep unless I’ve said my prayers and “I love you” to my husband.
What is your definition of a perfect day?
Spending the day with my husband. It doesn’t matter if we’re doing something extravagant or just cuddling on the sofa all day, I am so happy and content when we’re together.
Thanks so much, Naomi! Hope you had a ball with our interview. Can’t wait to see what new things you’ll be blogging about and adding to your shop!
If you’re interested in being featured, just let me know. You can send me an email (liana@mixedplateblog.com) if you’d like to learn more.
ps – the fabulous photo of Naomi holding the clocks was taken by Nicole Hill Gerulat. I love her work!
thanks liana! this was so sweet of you.
xo
I love this feature! They are too friggin’ cute! Thanks for giving us a peek!! I think the devil horn meter just went off the scale!
Thank you so much. it was great to hear more about Naomi.
I’ve linked blogs with her for quite awhile now…I LOVE her style. I’ve told her she always reminds me of Rachel Yamagata. : )
Jen Ramos
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I like the lace design that you did on the headband. It’s very simple yet surprisingly elegant to look at. I think I’ll be doing this on my next art attack day. Thanks for the idea!