Sponsor Spotlight: Book and Bird

Today we're saying hello my current XL sponsor, Holly from Book and Bird! I first "met" Holly through her adorable shop (via Pinterest, naturally), but it wasn't until several months later that I realized she had a blog, too. It was a nice surprise, like finding an extra peanut butter cup at the bottom of your Christmas stocking. I could go on and on about how bookish and fun both of them are, but Holly is here to tell you herself. All together now: Hi, Holly!

Nice to meet you! Tell us a little about yourself.
Hi, I'm Holly.  I'm married and we have an adorable, wild child whom I stay home with.  We also have two cats.  I'm currently in school, taking classes online towards my Bachelors degree.  I also have a shop on Etsy.

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What's the name of your blog? What do you like to write about?
I blog at bookandbird.com.  I post about parks we visit, what I'm reading (modern fiction, classics, poetry), and favorite things.  I love photography and shooting film and try to incorporate a lot of pictures of little adventures we go on.

Tell us about your Etsy shop.
My shop used to be called Lit Prints but I changed the name to match my blog -Book And Bird.  I sell prints and postcards with inspiring messages.

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How did you get started on Etsy?
I saw an Etsy seller on a talk show and was an instant fan of the site.  Once I built up the courage, I decided to open my own.  I used favorite quotes and made a few prints. There was so much to learn at first, and I would be in the forums every night trying to learn more.  Once I learned about tagging and SEO I started to get a few sales, added more product, and was surprised to see my shop grow.

Any new products you want to tell us about? What's next for you?
I added a few new prints to celebrate spring last month, including one with a favorite John Muir quote: “All the wild world is beautiful."  Once the semester ends, I hope to add new line of colorful prints for summer.

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Links:
Shop || Blog || Twitter

Coupon Code (holler!): 
NOSTALGIA40 for 40% off any purchase of $10 or more. Valid through Thursday, May 9th.

Seriously, everybody take advantage of that amazing coupon code. And be sure you follow Holly on all of her platforms so you know when she adds new goodies to the shop. What's your favorite item? I like all of them, but the Alice in Wonderland quote makes me smile the biggest.

Interested in getting some of this sponsor action for yourself? I'd love to have you! Details and rates can be found on my sponsor page.