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I have a very exciting interview for you all. I have
interviewed the inspiring Sandy Glaze, owner of Sin in Linen.
Sandy started this pin-up
inspired Bedding and Home Textiles company in 2004 in Seattle; a city with a
large burlesque community. In fact, their calendars have featured burlesque
performers for the past 8 years.
Sandy grew up with
rockabilly, pin-ups and tattoo art and she brings that into the production of
Sin in Linen bedding and kitchen items. Her Vintage Pinup design is offered in
sheet sets, duvet covers, comforters, pillowcases, shams and shower curtains.
Take a look here: http://www.sininlinen.com/patterns/vintage-pinup
I was very kindly
sent two wonderful products from Sin in Linen, the Geisha Moon Tattoo duvet cover and the Tattoo Kitchen Linen set. I love the idea of home ware to suit my style although it’s very
hard to find. Like most other pin up loving vintage girls in Britain I got my
hands on a duvet set for my spare bedroom from none other than Asda which is
the white set with pastel pin up girls all over it. This very cute but as sets
are so hard to find it’s not one of a kind by any means. I’ve seen it posted on
Facebook and Instagram many times by my friends. When your browse the pages of
the Sin in Linen website you will fall in love with the designs and the various
types of home ware that’s available. It means you can have something to suit
you, but that’s not so common, great quality and wherever you are in the world
you can get your hands on them as Sin in Linen ship internationally.
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The first
product is the Geisha Moon Tattoo duvet cover. This is very much a mysterious,
opulent Asian inspired tattoo print duvet cover. It’s dark and decadent smoky
gold lines of a dream-like Geisha, peacocks, and Koi fish in a flowing black
background give a stunning effect. The first thing I did when I received this
was to put it straight in the wash to see how it would come out. I washed as
per the instructions with my normal detergents and it came out perfectly. After
an iron I put the cover on the bed and slept in it. The feel of the cotton
sateen is perfect. It feels more luxurious than cotton alone but not a slippery
as satin. Its great quality and hasn’t creased being on the bed. It has great
impact and looks brilliant. I would recommend you check the sizes if purchasing
from around the globe as in the UK I have a king size bed so of course went for
a king size cover but it was actually a bit big for my bed so just double check
the measurements to be sure what you need.- Luxuriously printed on 300 thread count
- 100% cotton sateen.
Excuse the
lack of glamorous pillow cases as I just have the cover to show but as you can
see it looks fabulous. As you can see my cat Sasquatch certainly liked it, and
he matches the set too!!
Oh and who has modelled for this wonderful brand in none other than this gorgeous duvet set...only Masuimi Max!!
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| Masuimi Max modelling for Sin in Linen on Geisha Tattoo Duvet Set |
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The second
product is the Tattoo Kitchen Linen set. As you all know I love to cook and
bake so for me this is an ideal product that will get a lot of use. The design
is adorable with pirates and mermaids and pin-up girls all in traditional
tattoo style. The apron has a great fit and is comfortable to wear. Everything
is machine washable too which is a huge plus. The sets make a great present for
any keen cook or baker. I’ll be wearing this on Christmas day doing the
cooking! The pot holder is very comfortable and the tea towel is a good size
and helps to add that bit of glam to doing the dishes. If you’re going to be in
the kitchen slaving over a hot stove and cleaning the pans, do it in style!- 100% Cotton
- Includes 1 apron, oven mitt, potholder and dish towel
- Machine washable
I would personally
recommend the products from Sin in Linen and will no doubt add to what I now
have with more of their wonderful range.
Disclaimer: Sin in Linen
sent me the Geisha Moon Tattoo duvet cover and the Tattoo Kitchen Linen set;
besides receiving these items I have not and will not get any further
compensation from Sin in Linen. Regardless of this, all opinions
expressed are mine and mine alone.
Now it’s your turn to get up close and personal with
Sandy, for an exclusive Q&A session!
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| Sandy Glaze |
Tell us
how Sin in Linen got started....
Sin in
Linen was conceived 10 years ago when I was looking for a new comforter. I
realized that there was a gap in the home textiles market that represented my
generation and sense of style. I decided to embark on starting a business that
would offer bedding with printed pinup girls and the tagline “Try Something New
in Bed”.
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| Executive Assistant Sarah from Sin in Linen |
Tell us a
little about Sandy Glaze…
I was
born and raised in Hawaii then moved to Hermosa Beach in Southern California. I
have always loved the ocean and embraced the surf and skate culture in Southern
California. Getting swept up into the brewing South Bay punk scene at a
young age was perfect breeding grounds for inspiring the freedom of expression
that was always in my spirit. At 18, I began touring with the Meat Puppets
after I moved in with my boyfriend who was their guitar
player/singer/songwriter. For 8 years from 1988-1996 I traveled extensively
with the band through the US and Europe and saw first hand as the landscape of
popular music changed with the spotlight being shined on the alternative music
I held near and dear to my heart. These were exciting times that saw the DIY
movement become increasingly commercial. With enough traveling under my belt to
hold back the wanderlust for a bit, I moved to the San Juan Islands in
Washington State and soaked in a renewed love for nature and community. Then in
2000 I moved to Seattle and a few years later banded together with a group of
women who built the foundation of the Rat City Rollergirl roller derby league.
At that same time I conceived of and began the groundwork for Sin in Linen by
traveling to India to learn about cotton weaving, printing and finishing. In
2004, Sin in Linen's first print hit the market and the rest of the story is
history as they say. Today I live in the lively Capital Hill neighborhood of
Seattle with my husband and our dog and cat, Penny and Grizelda.
How do
you go about designing the various home ware items?
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| Sandy Glaze |
The
process varies depending on the inspiration and application. We have licensed
images, collaborated with design houses and most recently I've been enjoying
collaborations with tattoo artists and friends.
What is
your favourite piece from Sin in Linen?
Geisha
Garden but I’ll always have a soft spot for our first pinup print Viv and our
Wallflower is a classic.
Will you
be expanding your range?
Yup,
we'll be adding pajamas and t-shirts and more throw blankets soon. Sign up for
our Pillow Talk mailing list to see what we are up to!
What is a
customer going to get from a Sin in Linen purchase?
Sin in
Linen brings culture and a conversation piece to your home and an outlet for
freedom of expression beyond solid basics and pastel florals. And it’s not just
the designs that will turn you on, the bedding is incredibly soft and
comfortable.
Tell us
about the pin up calendars…
The Pinup
calendars started as Christmas gifts for our suppliers and customers. They were
such a hit that we kept making them. The 2015 calendar will be featuring the
Atomic Bombshells for their 10th year anniversary! So many of my friends and
inspiration have come from the world of burlesque and I'm thrilled to showcase
these beautiful women in our calendars. We like to share who inspires us and
tell their stories.
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| Iris Glaze from Sin in Linen as Miss December |
Who would
you love to have model for you?
Dita Von
Teese
Where do
you love to shop?
Antique
Malls and Vintage shops
Who do
you turn to for inspiration: Both business and personal?
Mother
Nature. Creatively no one does it better and She knows how to take care of
business in that there's no stopping her when She puts her mind to something.
Who would
you love to have as a customer?
If BIBA London
were still open, that would be my dream customer to be carrying Sin in Linen.
So what
can we expect to come from you next?
More
collaborations, more embroidered and embellished pieces, jewel tones,
historical and global references, animal prints and witchy art deco motifs. Also you can expect MidCentury Modern designs. We’re really excited about these and will be introducing new patterns in the spring.
Take a look at Sandy’s beautiful creations in her online shop!
I would like to thank Sandy for her time with this
interview and for sharing with you all. I will introduce you to more fabulous
companies in the future!
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