Etsy Seller Interview

Carissa from Edible Dreams has a selection of wonderful baked goods and graciously agreed to an interview.

Name: Carissa Howell

Business Name: Edible Dreams

Where are you located? Out of Tampa, Florida

What is it that you design and create? I create baked goods from my own recipes for people to enjoy. I also make gift boxes, and am getting into some recycling and creating things from that!

What is your favorite part of the design process? Gosh, the tasting part is the best!

How did you come up with your business name? It was literally the first thing that popped into my head when I decided to join etsy, on a whim.

Who or what inspires you? my stomach and my friends…my boyfriend has always been a really good guinea pig, so he does too.

What advice would you give other independent artists who are just starting out? I’d say keep trying. I’m personally having a slump right now, but who isn’t?

What is your favorite indie purchase or trade? I bought a really neat stamp from a user on here…it’s been great.

What t.v. shows are you currently hooked on? Top chef, Top chef masters, one tree hill, 90210, etc…

What was the last movie you watched? probably clash of the titans. I liked it!

What is your favorite candy? anything with salted caramel!

Coffee or Tea? Both, I love herbal teas and espresso!

Any pets? I have a cat, named Leila, she is a calico!

Favorite place to visit or place you would like to visit? I would love to go to europe one day.

Favorite Holiday? Thanksgiving…ask me why, I bet you’ll be surprised that it’s the food I love.

Do you speak any other languages? If not, would you like to learn one?I have learned spanish, the less I remember daily, though.

Anythings else you’d like to share about yourself? I want to get into catering…so if you are having a party in Tampa, call me!