When I first discovered Jean's Etsy shop, 3squares, I instantly fell in love with her jewelry and product photography. Sometimes when I come across a shop, I don't always pay close attention to the names of pieces- I take things in more visually. When I realized Jean had pieces called Eggs Benedict and Bananas Foster, I had a huge wake-up call. For some reason I had been taking her shop name too literally, think of three actual squares [] [] [] - NOT thinking of 3 square meals! Well, I instantly felt ignorant, but completely awed at the same time. Really, how clever and wonderful is that shop name + shop theme?!Here is how Jean came about choosing this unique theme:
"I love to cook. I don’t know where that came from – no one in my family spends much time in the kitchen. When I was about 12, I started stealing my sister’s Seventeen magazines and trying the recipes. I still make that Chicken Cacciatore. But I digress…
One of the first pieces of jewelry I created was a square layered mixed-metal pendant with various holes. Swiss Cheese. Then another piece. Poppy Bagel. Yes, I noticed a definite pattern. When it was time to name my business, I wanted it food-related, but not too literal. The idea of three square meals a day came to mind. And since much of my work has a geometric sense to it, the name 3squares just felt right."
Make sure to check out her work! Her shop is better than a big basket of freshly baked biscuits!
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Great behind-the-name feature. I adore Jean's work and her shop is always tantalizingly gorgeous! Thanks, Jean, and thanks, Noelle!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great insight into Jean's work. This is really well written and fun :)
ReplyDeleteOMG that's what it means! I HAD noticed the food titles, and always loved them. quirky in a good way. didn't notice that though :)
ReplyDeleteOH how funny! I didn't pick on three square meals either - that's brilliant! And her work is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI've been on a team with Jean for a while and I did not make the connection for a long time.
ReplyDeleteHer jewelry is totally wicked awesome!
OMG I had no clue- my moo card necklace literally has 3 squares in it- so I was always thinking 'shape' - now that I get the 3 square meal connection I am even more inspired by Jean's creativity and genius - if that were possible!!
ReplyDeletehaha, well now I don't feel stupid because it took me a while to catch on! And her jewelry is totally cool!
ReplyDeleteNever thought of 3squares associated with three meals, but I do get hungry when I see her titles and browse her lovely shop!!
ReplyDeleteReally cool idea for a theme and item names.
ReplyDeleteSo clever and her shop is full of incredible pieces!
ReplyDeleteGreat Blog! I love 3squares shop!
ReplyDeletedoh! I was thinking 4-sided squares too! this makes way more sense.. :) thanks for sharing, Jean! Love your work.
ReplyDeletejean is super creative and her shop is gorgeous! thanks so much for this insight - and she sounds like a fabulous cook too!
ReplyDeletethanks for the lovely feature, noelle. and thanks all for the sweet comments above!
ReplyDeletea light bulb moment for me too, great interview.
ReplyDeleteI've always loved Jean's work.
have to admit that i took the name geometrically too! now, i get it! what a fun feature!
ReplyDeleteWell, it had me fooled, too. But now it makes perfect sense!!!
ReplyDeleteOh, Brava!
ReplyDeleteGreat feature and fantastic artist!
ReplyDeleteI never got it either! Thanks for the sparkling bit of insight on a fabulous shop!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE this Feature and Jean's jewelry! I think you may be on to something...interviewing Shop owners about the names they choose in correlation with their art and marketing ideas. I'm all about words and this is right on!! Awesome blog Noelle!
ReplyDelete:) Kristin
This is really well written and fun
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I would never guessed it! Ahaha, how funny :)
ReplyDeleteMe next, me next, me next! Woo-hoo! How exciting!
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