WESTie Wednesday with Daisy Thirteen

Welcome to WESTie Wednesday, where each week we get to know a proud WEST member and their Etsy shop! Learn about Ang and her shop

Daisy Thirteen!

"I’m Ang, a yoga-loving, meditating, free spirited Mama who loves music, and reading and is constantly learning. I love to travel, I’m fluent in Dutch, and in a former life I was a drafting technician." 

"As for the origin of Daisy Thirteen, I have always loved the simple beauty of a Daisy. And Thirteen has been my lucky number for as long as I can remember. I love recycling or re-purposing something old into something new, or in the case of my wooden blocks, rescuing them from a trip to the landfill and infusing them with some TLC. My bead obsession began while traveling, and while in Australia I sold my hemp jewellery on the street and in markets. I love the whole process of taking a bunch of 'stuff', and transforming it into something beautiful and useful. The transformation is magical, and it is this creative process which I find myself surrendering to… time and time again. I love to create things that make me smile, and I hope that in doing so, I may make someone else smile."

"Currently I only have quote blocks listed in my Etsy shop, and they are the perfect gift for anyone! I have all kinds of quotes available, from guffaw-inducing to tear-jerking (and everything in between). Custom orders are always welcome, and I can also transfer photos or a handwritten note to a block. The fact that my blocks are free-standing means that you can just plunk them down anywhere. No need to put holes in your wall, or try to find a frame... just set it down and instantly transform your space."

We asked Ang “Why Etsy?”

"I love the freedom it provides. The freedom to stay home with our son, homeschool, earn some money, and be creative!"

 "Come see me at the Etsy Made in Canada sale on September 26, 2015!"

Want to see more? Be sure to check out Daisy Thirteen on social media!

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Customer Service Sundays with Ang of Daisy Thirteen!

How do WESTies go the extra mile for you? This Sunday we visit with Ang of DaisyThirteen to learn about her stellar customer service!

Did you know that all of the wooden quote and photo blocks made by Daisy Thirteen are made from rescued pieces of wood that would have ended up in the landfill? Ang goes to job sites, loads up the trunk of her car with wood, takes it home, and transforms it into unique home décor. 

And of course custom orders are always welcome! Whether it's a photo (old or new, just provide her with a digital version) or your friend's favourite quote, Ang will pick your brain to find out what it is that you would like (even if you don't know yourself exactly what that is).Then you'll be provided with a couple of proofs to choose from, so that you have a good idea of what the final product will look like. The whole process should be complete in about 5 days. You then have a unique gift (for someone else or yourself!) that you know nobody else will be giving.
Local orders will be delivered in a paper gift bag made of 100% recycled materials (purposefully not branded so you can re-use them), and for mail orders we try to re-use as much packaging as possible (so don't be surprised if your order comes in a box that previously housed containers of almond milk). Of course you'll always find a couple of biz cards tucked into your order as well. 

Daisy Thirteen - Designs to Make You Smile.

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