Meet the Designer: Lindsay Weinstein

1. How and when did Lindsay Rae designs get started?

I have always been very crafty.  Growing up, we use to always make friendship bracelets and necklaces at camp and it was something I loved.  During my Senior year at the University of Wisconsin- Madison (2009), I had finished up my classes a semester early and decided I needed something to occupy my time during the day. I went into the local bead store and started making bracelets.  All of my friends and Mom's friends loved them and that is how I started selling them.

2. How do you get your ideas for the different pieces?

I get ideas from magazines, reading fashion blogs, and things I see in stores.  

3. Who is at the top of your list of designer inspirations?

I don't think there is one designer that inspires me in particular.  I do love mixing my funky, beaded bracelets with my nice real gold and diamond pieces.  I think it adds something fun to my dainty pieces.  

4. What's the 5 year plan for LRD?

In the next 5 years I am hoping to continue to grow my business. A website would be great, and I would love to get in more stores locally and even nationally.  I would also like to expand my collection and branch out using new materials!

Lindsay and I are doing an Instagram giveaway that will be posted live at 12 noon CT {today-1/28/14}. Be sure to follow me on instagram {@shanlakes & @lindsayraedesigns} to participate! The winner{s} will be announced this Thursday!! You do not want to miss out on this. xx

**Check out Lindsay's Etsy shop {here} and like her facebook page {here}