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{featured artist :: Mandolin Goose}

May 13, 2011 ·
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This giveaway is now closed.

This week’s Featured Artist is Mandy from Mandolin Goose, a shop filled with the prettiest, most-colorful spray painted/re-purposed stuff around! Be sure & enter the giveaway below!

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Please introduce yourself to us.
My name is Mandy Nevill Goosens and I live in Nashville, TN, with my husband Miles and 4 ridiculous dogs, Ella, Phineas, Banjo, and Posy. My Etsy shop focuses on giving new life to vintage, salvaged, discarded items while still embracing the original character. It’s amazing what a little love and color can do! I also like to think my items can also breathe a little life into the buyer’s space.

What inspires you?
Shape, texture, color, sound… I guess I can find inspiration in just about anything. Oftentimes, the inspiration finds you. You just have to be open to it.

Share something you absolutely LOVE about your shop/your product.
Color! I like to think I have a keen eye for color and color combinations. I love when color can just *POP* and give you a different perspective on things. I’m certainly not the only Etsy seller who ‘paints some old stuff’ but I think my shop offers a unique spin on certain things, and what I do, I do well. I also pride myself on excellent customer service which includes crazy-secure packaging.

If you had to describe yourself in a word, what would that word be?
Creative.

Do you have a day job or sell full-time?
Right now I’m all Etsy, all the time. I’ve been a chef for many years and have recently phased myself out of the local restaurant scene… long story!

Based on your answer above, what a current challenge you’re facing?
I’d have to say storage. That’s a boring answer, but so true.

Give us a little glimpse into what a typical day in your life looks like.
First, feed the dogs. If they don’t get breakfast, nothing else happens, I mean NOTHING. Next, I check emails and see what I need to pack up and get shipped, or I may have to touch up something before it goes out. Some days I spend out at thrift stores bringing home way more than I can deal with at one time. Once I get my haul back here, I have to process each item, seeing if it needs any repair, remove any nails, glass, splinters, etc., see if it needs sanding… things like that. That can be time consuming. Other days, I’m organizing frames and such into groups that complement each other and painting all day. I usually try to wind down “work” by dinnertime, about 8pm, but I may still be on the computer after that, listing items to sell.

Share with us a favorite handmade purchase or shop.
I bought this, and it goes everywhere I do.

What would you like to learn to do?
I think I’d like to learn to sew. My grandmother was a very talented seamstress, and I’d like to be even half that good.

What are you listening to right now?
My taste in music is all over the place, but right now I’m listening to Ghost by Zero 7.

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The Giveaway Goods:

Sign your name below and enter to win this 8-piece collection of vintage & rescued items ~

Chesapeake Collection: 8 pieces – 4 frames, 3 candlesticks, 1 basket [$66 value]

Please note, this giveaway is open to US residents only.

More info ~
* The giveaway will close Sunday, May 15 at 10 pm CST* Come on back Friday, May 27 for another Featured Artist post!

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Amanda
Amanda
11 years ago

Oh I am in love with all of the colors! There is nothing a good coat of spray paint can’t make pretty again!

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Shelby
Shelby
11 years ago

What a great feature!! Her shop is wonderful!

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Erin
Erin
11 years ago

Such wonderful colors! Thank you for introducing us to such great places!!

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Stacie McConne
Stacie McConne
11 years ago

LI’ve this stuff….. Thanks for sharing!

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krista
krista
11 years ago

Love it! awesome shop!

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Georgia
Georgia
11 years ago

How fun!!!!!

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Lindsey
Lindsey
11 years ago

Awesome stuff! Love the colors she uses.

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Leslie
Leslie
11 years ago

These are beautiful, again! The colors really help these vintage item pop. I love them!

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Amber
Amber
11 years ago

Love this bundle!!! But I LOVE anything aqua :)

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Katie
Katie
11 years ago

LOVE these!!!

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Jen
Jen
11 years ago

Oh goodness! I love this shop and collection you are giving away! Blue and white are one of my favorite color combos :-)

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Sarah M
Sarah M
11 years ago

What a great idea for a shop–I am loving all those bright colors!
Sarah M

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thechattymommy
thechattymommy
11 years ago

I love her work!
Beautiful.
thechattymommy@optonline.net

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Shelby L
Shelby L
11 years ago

so so so cute!

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Angie k
Angie k
11 years ago

What a beautiful collection!

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Kristin McLendon
Kristin McLendon
11 years ago

So cute and so fun!!!

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Teri
Teri
11 years ago

The colors are simply gorgeous!! I love the collection!!

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elicia
elicia
11 years ago

love the colors! great collection!

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Dana S.
Dana S.
11 years ago

Love all the bright colors! Can’t wait to check out the Etsy shop.

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Carey - Gypsy Thread
Carey - Gypsy Thread
11 years ago

Wonderful fresh, bright colors! Love it.

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Mara
Mara
11 years ago

Love all the colors! Fun shop :)

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Christina
Christina
11 years ago

Besutiful! I love the contrast between the bright colors and the old world look.

Christina

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Sarah
Sarah
11 years ago

That turquoise would match my room perfectly! :)

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April in CT
April in CT
11 years ago

Oh my goodness, what cute stuff and such pretty colors. Those frames would be *perfect* for the gallery wall I’m gathering items for.

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Carrie
Carrie
11 years ago

Love, love, love.

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ememby
ememby
11 years ago

Seriously cute stuff and they’d all look great in my house… hmmmm

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Tonya
Tonya
11 years ago

Love the bright colors!!

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Jenna
Jenna
11 years ago

What awesome stuff, thanks for the giveaway!

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aimee
aimee
11 years ago

Whoa! What a great shop! AND I love the colors of the giveaway…. my FAVORITE.

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Catherine
Catherine
11 years ago

Love the blue color! Beautiful.

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Adrienne
Adrienne
11 years ago

Wow, what cute stuff! I love the Tiffany blue colors of the giveaway, and I know my hubby would love the green set! Thanks for sharing!

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Alicia
Alicia
11 years ago

How creative and colorful! I love the giveaway items!

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Steph
Steph
11 years ago

So beautiful! Love the colors and rustic feel!

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barb
barb
11 years ago

if i could do this for a living, i would! she rocks! oh, i hope i win! :)

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Amity
Amity
11 years ago

Wow! I absolutely LOVE her stuff! She sounds just like me, finding treasures at thrift stores/garage sales and bringing them home for a makeover, I just love doing that! I love her colors, all of them! This is one I would LOVE to win! I am bookmarking her site for sure! Thanks for sharing! :)

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Lisa
Lisa
11 years ago

Would love to win! I love the turquoise!

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sue shermetaro
sue shermetaro
11 years ago

Would love to win! Love her stuff:)

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Catlyn
Catlyn
11 years ago

Amazing giveaway, everything is so pretty and perfect!

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Nicole
Nicole
11 years ago

I love this collection! It would breathe new {beautiful} life into my boring bedroom.

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Sandy a la Mode
Sandy a la Mode
11 years ago

WOW!! What an amazing collection of giveaway goods and a great job!! Thanks for sharing Gussy!! Please enter me!! ~Sandy

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Allie
Allie
11 years ago

I love that stuff! I really love the basket! This is a great giveaway! :)

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Lauren Hull
Lauren Hull
11 years ago

Beautiful. :)

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Jen Griffin
Jen Griffin
11 years ago

Holy cow do I love these!!! Amazing art pieces for my home! Please pick me!! :)

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Michelle Sharkey
Michelle Sharkey
11 years ago

Beautiful! I love her style and use of color!

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Rebekah M
Rebekah M
11 years ago

Love this! Would love the set for our nursery that we are working on. Trying to make it a little vintage looking.

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Terri R
Terri R
11 years ago

Love love love this!!!!!

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Rhiann
Rhiann
11 years ago

Love the frames and the color combo! Even more so, I PHL the greens in the picture below!!!!

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Allison Imberi
Allison Imberi
11 years ago

Those would go great in my new craft room!!

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Pam
Pam
11 years ago

This would be a fun giveaway to get-oh the things I could put together! Thanks for the chance.

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DebbieSmith
DebbieSmith
11 years ago

I would be honored to display her frames on my walls.

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LeAnna
LeAnna
11 years ago

Absolutely gorgeous collection, would love to win! I need a cute frame to turn into a hairbow holder for my little princess. :)

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Jessamy
Jessamy
11 years ago

Beautiful! Hmmmm, what could I do with these? About a million things! Thanks for doing this…you’re awesome!

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Kristina McCook
Kristina McCook
11 years ago

LOVE all of the frames and decor items…the colors are beautiful!

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Shelbey K.
Shelbey K.
11 years ago

I love these colors! They would look absolutely perfect in our guest bedroom. :)

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Alison
Alison
11 years ago

Oh! What a fabulous giveaway! I love the colors! They will look great in my bedroom when I repaint!

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Amanda
Amanda
11 years ago

LOVE IT. :) Perfect colors and that blue has been my favorite color since I was a teenager. Would love to win!

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Traci Best
Traci Best
11 years ago

I so had that basket when I was a kid in the 70’s!

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Dani
Dani
11 years ago

SO pretty! Thanks!

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EastCort
EastCort
11 years ago

LOVE that yummy wall candy!

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Jennifer @ Her Southern Charm
Jennifer @ Her Southern Charm
11 years ago

Me, me, me! I’d love to win this collection! it would be perfect for my craft room!!!! :)

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Colleen
Colleen
11 years ago

Such cute things! Off to her shop to check them out!

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Anna K.
Anna K.
11 years ago

*sigh* Gorgeous! Adore the use of color!

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sarah
sarah
11 years ago

I love the vintage stuff and the colors are to die for!

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Doreen
Doreen
11 years ago

These are gorgeous !! Love for the chance to win!

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Julianne
Julianne
11 years ago

Wow beautiful collection! I would love to win!

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Angie @ The Country Chic Cottage
Angie @ The Country Chic Cottage
11 years ago

Awesome! Would love to win!! :) Those are amazing!!

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Shauna Lobre
Shauna Lobre
11 years ago

LOVE LOVE LOVE the Look
I can see her pieces in my house
Thank you

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Kari M.
Kari M.
11 years ago

So pretty! I love all the fun colored frames!

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Thelma
Thelma
11 years ago

I would love to win!Thanks for the chance!
twils2001@yahoo.com

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Cathy Helmert
Cathy Helmert
11 years ago

Beautiful! Thanks for the intro to another great etsy shop!

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Brandie
Brandie
11 years ago

OMGoodness! I would absolutely love to win! I’m moving this month and have been on the lookout for the perfect accessories….

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Dawn
Dawn
11 years ago

Awww, I’d LOVE to win this amazing giveaway!! Next weekend the painters are coming to repaint my house – I cannot wait to start the redecorating process with these lovely pieces. :)

dawn.lares@gmail.com

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Lacey
Lacey
11 years ago

Pick me! Pick me! Pick me! I love your work. It is truly amazing what a little sprucing can do to an otherwise discarded item, and you’ve got the knack! :-)

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Megan A.
Megan A.
11 years ago

Love all of the items! Would love to win! :)

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Amy Kelly
Amy Kelly
11 years ago

I Am a HUGE fan of Mandolin Goose!!! So talented!!

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Sarah Johnson
Sarah Johnson
11 years ago

What a great and fun idea!!! Love these frames. I’m in the process of re-doing my sunroom and these would be fun pops of color!

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Kera Ables
Kera Ables
11 years ago

Such talent! Everything is BEAUTIFUL! Continue to create and be!

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anna
anna
11 years ago

These are so pretty! They’re just what I’d like to do… but the works already done for me! =)

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Natalie
Natalie
11 years ago

These are soooo pretty!

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Jenn Prather
Jenn Prather
11 years ago

LOVE this collection and the PERFECT colors! Would love to win this! YOu have inspired me to paint many things!!

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Megan Boden
Megan Boden
11 years ago

Oh my I am loving the green and robin’s nest blue!! I have been wanting to paint so many things these colors lately! These would be perfect!! :)

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Elizabeth W
Elizabeth W
11 years ago

LOVE these! Would love to win them!

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Ashley
Ashley
11 years ago

This is so beautiful! what a great giveaway!

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Corrina
Corrina
11 years ago

Ahhhh, that giveaway would go perfectly in my house! Need. Want. Love!

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Lori Tacchino
Lori Tacchino
11 years ago

Love it! Off to check out your shop. I am a photographer and am thinking your stuff would be great for props !!!!

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Southern Gal
Southern Gal
11 years ago

Just gorgeous!

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Mrs. Mootz
Mrs. Mootz
11 years ago

So gorgeous! And they match my house so perfectly :)

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Rhian
Rhian
11 years ago

We could totally incorporate those into our wedding decor!

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Julie
Julie
11 years ago

Gorgeous! I love learning about new Etsy shops!

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Sarah
Sarah
11 years ago

Just beautiful! I love all of these lovely treasures!

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Melissa
Melissa
11 years ago

Wow!! Love this. You have an eye for creating a beautiful vintage arrangement that is totally appealing. I see your pictures and want to see more!!

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Lindsey
Lindsey
11 years ago

Those are all absolutely gorgeous! I love old frames!

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Erika
Erika
11 years ago

Love them! Thanks for the giveaway!

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Kathy Caplinger
Kathy Caplinger
11 years ago

Oh my this stuff is making my day….love the old & the NEW look!

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Mindy
Mindy
11 years ago

Love this! :)

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jami
jami
11 years ago

These are gorgeous!!!!!!

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Kelsey vigil
Kelsey vigil
11 years ago

Beautiful stuff! I am LOVIN it! my name is Kelsey Vigil :)

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melody
melody
11 years ago

Love it all…such fun colors!!

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Emily M
Emily M
11 years ago

AWESOME! I have wanted vintage frames FOREVER!!

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Lola P
Lola P
11 years ago

BEAUTIFUL colors, and shapes =) Thanks for the chance to win.

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