Becky Sander
Your hometown and your favourite thing about it?
Portland, Oregon. It's a rich, selfless, artsy community.
Favourite type of food?
Mexican & more Mexican.
Favourite restaurant?
Romo's Latin Quarter in Portland, Oregon.
Favourite recipe?
Anything I don't have to cook would be a favorite recipe! I love food but as far as making it, not so much.
Favourite market?
The Portland Saturday Market although Seattle's Pike Place Market is in a very close second.
Favourite travel destination?
Canada. Everyone is always so friendly & relaxed. I love it!
Dream travel destination?
Australia without a doubt. So many great actors & musicians have come out of Australia, it intrigues me. Plus I dig the accents.
What do you enjoy most about making your products? Where do you draw your inspiration from?
I enjoy the freedom the most. Nobody tells me what I have to make or how to make it. It's all me. I can play with ideas, toy with color combinations or add depth to an item with texture. I can take my time. I can also make it as simple or complicated as I'd like. The satisfaction with the entire process comes when something I've made finds a home outside of my own. People don't buy things they don't like, so each sale is like a giant high five to all of the heart I've put into my work.
How long does it take to make one of your creations? Anything interesting about the process that you would like to mention? It depends on how much I play with an idea. If it's something I've already come up with I'd say it takes me anywhere from 30 minutes to 24 hours. The process is usually paired with music, it's a must! If it is something new, it can take days even months before I decide if it is right.
In your words, what makes your products unique?
I think the colors & the simplicity of it all when everything is said and done. It's honest, unique, & straight to the point. The bonus? Nothing is mass produced.