You Wanna Hear My Dorky Voice?

You sound just as adorable as your pictures! I loved listening. And I'm inspired by your success.

i i eee · February 20, 2008 at 04:33 PM

Nice interview! You sound great!

saraH · February 20, 2008 at 04:35 PM

Glad you liked it! And thanks for taking the time out to do the interview - good luck with everything!

Antonio Gould · February 20, 2008 at 04:41 PM

He he he...I feel like I'm on the pink and white couch trying to drown out the boys' voices talking about lame, boring stuff :)

Stephanie Wheeler · February 20, 2008 at 05:02 PM

Okay, so I just heard "Dirty South" Emily... "It's AMAZIN'!"

Stephanie Wheeler · February 20, 2008 at 05:03 PM

you don't sound dorky at all!

evan · February 20, 2008 at 05:03 PM

hi, i jsut wanted to send you a small note to let you know how wonderful & inspiring your blog is. my friend just sent me a link, & ièm so glad she did. i have added your blog to my own blog, so please take a look if you get a chance,
http://stayfancyfree.blogspot.com/
tara-lynn

yarnovermovement.etsy

tara-lynn · February 20, 2008 at 05:07 PM

I am listening right now, and your voice is so NOT dorky! You sound really nice. Not at all how I expected your voice to sound, though!

Erika · February 20, 2008 at 05:07 PM

I find myself so silly because despite the fact that you're in Athens, GA, I just kept imaging you having such a posh voice, which I guess is from your writing. Need no worry though, I found your voice very charming, almost comforting. And not dorky. Cheers!

Stephanie · February 20, 2008 at 05:23 PM

Very cute segment :)

Samantha · February 20, 2008 at 05:30 PM

I like your painting. It has so much life to it!! :)

Apple · February 20, 2008 at 05:47 PM

Loved it, Emily! Was a really insightful piece!

Rachel

Rachel · February 20, 2008 at 05:51 PM

Hi Emily, I really enjoyed listening to you on the podcast - your voice sounded like I expected. I blogged a little about it (not about your voice - about the podcast and you :) - http://karlitashop.blogspot.com/ . You are an inspiration to read ànd to listen to now :)

karlita · February 20, 2008 at 05:52 PM

it was lovely to hear your voice and your thoughts about blogging. i agree, you don't sound dorky at all, but not how i thought you would sound.

Cathy · February 20, 2008 at 05:54 PM

Hi Emily -

I love reading your blog and it was great to hear the podcast. And I cracked up about your observation re: everything sounding like a question. I agree! You do sound like that! But it was a great interview anyway and I really enjoyed hearing your experience. Your work and your business are very inspirational to me, so thank you!

Best wishes,

Terry

terry · February 20, 2008 at 06:07 PM

It's really a darn shame Antonio couldn't coerce you to do your Anna Nicole impression.

Josiah · February 20, 2008 at 06:36 PM

lol i thought youd have a high pitched squeeky voice . you fooled me!

kim* · February 20, 2008 at 06:52 PM

Well Emily, how fun to hear your voice !! But I also really enjoyed what you had to say about having a blog. You stated very well what a fun and interesting medium it is. I just think those who do not have blogs just do not understand what it is like. But you stated it very well. You know I loved your work when I first saw it. But after reading your blog for a while and getting to know you a bit, it makes your art work more special. That is the beauty of blogging. Clarice

clarice · February 20, 2008 at 07:08 PM

Not a dorky voice at all! Loved it! What a wonderful way to spread the news about you and your blog/business! Had a great day today b/c my sister had her baby today!! Baby Ben is here and I couldn't be more pleased! Have a great day Em.

gregg · February 20, 2008 at 07:11 PM

You did fantastic Emily! Yes you do end your sentences on a higher note (pun intended ;) but you sound very knowledgeable and professional! Great job! :)
Ana

Ana · February 20, 2008 at 07:44 PM

You are such a cutie! I love your stuff! I make jewelry and I think it's so cool that you are doing what you love and succeeding. I heard the interview and I just want to say thanks for being open about what you do!

elisa · February 20, 2008 at 07:47 PM

LOL! Love the southern accent. I like Antonio's accent too. You sound like you're being interviewed on NPR's "World Have Your Say" except no one's interrupting or being rude :)

Christine · February 20, 2008 at 07:52 PM

I found you through a image search of "MR TOAD" ... quite strange, but im glad i felt the urge to re-live my wind in the willows days- i now visit your blog regularly!

Dana · February 20, 2008 at 08:12 PM

Emily, I discovered your Etsy shop which led me to your blog and I've been one of those people who look but never comment since! I just wanted you to know what an inspiration you are to me. I'm constantly like how did she learn to knit a hat already? What did I do with my week? i love your aspirations to be a renaissance craftswoman, it somehow makes me feel better about my own attempts. Thank you again,
Barbara

Barbara · February 20, 2008 at 08:27 PM

aw,you sound sweet and nervous and just to let you know my little doggie loves your voice he kept tilting his head and listening,cute :)

Jessica · February 20, 2008 at 08:41 PM

Hi Emily! I've been reading your blog for about a year and a half now and I haven't really ever commented except maybe twice, but after listening to your interview today I felt compelled-- you have such a great business here and I find it incredibly inspiring. I am in the middle of finishing a science degree right now and so reading your blog, and a few others, has been a great way to unwind and enjoy some of the lovely, creative things other people are working on. Thanks for sharing so much of your business and creative process with all of us out here!

katherine · February 20, 2008 at 08:53 PM

You sound just as charming as I knew you would. I'm so happy for you and all of your success. You deserve it! I can't wait to own a piece of Black Apple art. =)

angela · February 20, 2008 at 08:59 PM

Very intelligent Miss Emily!! Congrats on the interview!

Mary

Mary · February 20, 2008 at 09:07 PM

Aww-that was the cutest! I think you really articulate your experience well whether it's in print or verbally! It's a great help and inspiration! Bravo!

Amy M · February 20, 2008 at 09:14 PM

Emily you are sooo HILARIOUS!!! Your voice reminds me of a 1920's movie!!! You are so real and so genuine and so funny! love it!! ;) xoxo

A Fanciful Twist · February 20, 2008 at 09:18 PM

You sound lovely. It was a wonderful interview.

Jenny · February 20, 2008 at 09:19 PM

Hi Emily, I'm a "lurker", and it's your interview that has drawn me to leave you a message! I love that you run a successful self-made business, I love your blog and all your imagery. You're a great photographer! I am soon to purchase some of your gorgeous prints to give to my 9 year old daughter to hang on her bedroom wall... then I look around the rest of my house and try to imagine where else I can hang your art because it is so so beautiful. I await with great anticipation all you create. ANd one last cooment, I LOVE your picture you drew of yourself for this entry. So sweet!
Liz

Liz · February 20, 2008 at 09:30 PM

josie's comment cracked me up. i could instantly recreate your anna nicole impression in my head. priceless.

elizabeth · February 20, 2008 at 09:48 PM

Whoa... you sound exactly like my friend Maggie. She is living far away from me right now, So hearing your voice strangely comforted me today.

xo, Jennalou

Jennalou · February 20, 2008 at 10:04 PM

Hi Emily. I just listened and you sounded great. Just watching the eclipse in the cloudy GA sky! Keep up the good work!

Elena

Elena · February 20, 2008 at 10:19 PM

Hey Emily. That was great and your cute self and your cute voice are so not dorky! Congratulations on the podcast!

Liana · February 20, 2008 at 11:04 PM

It's always neat to hear the voice behind the blog! I have been wondering for some time now if you had a southern accent. I'm glad that you are having such success with your art, you have a very special talent!
Cheers!

Elizebeth · February 20, 2008 at 11:11 PM

Thank you for sharing your link. There are some great tips about blogging. Just so you know your voice is lovely and almost everybody hates the sound of their own voice.

Here may be a reason why. http://scienceblogs.com/cortex/2008/02/all_in_the_mind.php

Cheers!

Deborah Trevitt · February 21, 2008 at 12:40 AM

...yeah I know how it is to actually "listen" to your own voice.
When I hear mine, I'm always like "thats me"?
I also wondered if you had a southern accent.
I enjoyed listening to your interview, I think you did great!

:)

miss.michelle · February 21, 2008 at 02:02 AM

I very much enjoyed listening to that podcast. I liked hearing your reactions to the bewildering mystery of Internet popularity.

My wife and I were struck by your apparent absence of southern accent. (I've been to Atlanta and I, California boy born and bred, started picking it up in three days!) When he dropped in that absolutely precious outtake, we both squealed. SO appealing, so charming. I kind of prefer it to your "radio voice."

--Mike Jennings
--Hannah Grey Curiosities & Drygoods

Mike Jennings · February 21, 2008 at 05:48 AM

This subject is so fascinating -- thank you for sharing the link.

Seriously, your voice is not dorky.

I guess I qualify as a lurker on your blog, although I've commented once or twice. I didn't realize how long I've been reading until just now, looking through your archives -- two years -- which seems to be from almost the beginning, although when I found your blog, I thought you'd already been blogging for a while. I can tell you that I found your blog -- through Alicia Paulson's blog, I think -- and your blog is directly how I found Etsy, which has been an incredible and life-changing experience.

So honestly, I think I owe you a huge bit of gratitude, and I have never said thank you.

Thank you!!

Alison Whittington · February 21, 2008 at 07:47 AM

Your voice suits you perfectly. Very informative podcast, still listening... :)

lindsay · February 21, 2008 at 08:29 AM

Fantastic podcast! Your voice is wonderful and the things you said were top top! Great job Emily!

Mae Jane · February 21, 2008 at 08:35 AM

I was quite suprised that you didnt have more of a southern drawl.

Thanks for the link. He had some other good stuff to listen to.

Janet · February 21, 2008 at 09:25 AM

i particularly liked the southern bit. heheeeee!!! nice!

Deanna · February 21, 2008 at 09:42 AM

Haha so what if you sound like a dork. This dork is heard, right? I think its cool that you were being candid. Did you think about getting a www.theblackapple.com ? I finally just snapped up my link before some other person does and tries to sell it to me for a fortune. See

www.projectblancoyd.com

works like magic and ah, no finger cramping.

www.projectblancoyd.com · February 21, 2008 at 09:59 AM

I think you sound good... Like a real person, as opposed to just fairytale world girl (a wonderful thing to be, mind you). I don't think you sound the least bit dorky.

..and huzzah for being an example of a "micro-global something or another site" - said in a posh accent.

That was awesome! =^.^=

katie · February 21, 2008 at 10:11 AM

Wow, this is so cute and beautiful!

Tizzalicious · February 21, 2008 at 10:20 AM

not dorky.....
you sound friendly, open and happy
just as i imagined and hoped you would x
great interview - inspiring and jolly!
t x
p.s - badges arrived - wearing my little houses with a skip and a smile xx

tracy x · February 21, 2008 at 11:06 AM

Emily, me has inspirado a crear mis propias cosas, es genial ver que alguien con tanto talento lo esta logrando. Me encantaria ser amigas y que comentaras en mis ideas. Siga adelante.

Nicolle · February 21, 2008 at 12:08 PM

Aww, you don't sound dorky at all. I think the interview was great and I really enjoyed listening to it. It was very informative and I learned a bit more about how this blog functions to keep your customers in touch with you and your shop. Awesome work.

Marie · February 21, 2008 at 12:25 PM

Great, Emily! I'm still grinning over your theatrical southern accent - it sounded sort of like Jessica Simpson!
BTW, your voice doesn't sound like I thought. I was waiting for this little-girlish voice to come out. Either way, you rock!

Andi · February 21, 2008 at 01:17 PM

I love a girl that can break into a drawl in the blink of an eye! Seriously, I think that was one of the best podcasts I've heard ever. I'm not kidding. You were great! xo

blair · February 21, 2008 at 01:47 PM

I am a "lurker" who is hoping to start my own etsy shop this summer. i don't expect to have the kind of success as a "global microbrand" that you have, but I am certainly looking at you as an inspiration! thanks for posting this interview, your perspective is helpful to me right now as i am starting to get going on my new little business!

aside from that, i love your work! cheers!

Carol · February 21, 2008 at 01:57 PM

Hi there, just wanted to say I love your blog, I just listened to your podcast and I guess I'm one of your lurkers! :-) I always read, but haven't commented. Just thought I'd say hi!
Tara
http://fiftyacorns.blogspot.com

Tara Tschillard · February 21, 2008 at 02:44 PM

NO!!! :) Lovely.

coffee & diazepan · February 21, 2008 at 03:12 PM

i hate the way my voice sounds on recordings too. just wanted to say thank you for the great paper doll set. my daughter thinks that your paintings of dark haired girls are of her...she's turning four in april... and i thought she would love to have one for her own. maybe next year she will get a nice print for her wall. here's a link to her picture....
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1079/830395997_be347d733a_m.jpg

angela
fair ophelia designs (i named it after my daughter)

angela franklin · February 21, 2008 at 05:03 PM

I think you have an adorably sweet voice. I especially loved the Southern accent!! :)
It was so interesting to hear about some of your beginnings.
I am loving your blog, and your work.

Talia · February 21, 2008 at 05:40 PM

Oh goodness Emily! You sound absolutely wonderful. This really takes you to the next level! Congratulations.

dearlenny · February 21, 2008 at 06:11 PM

I think you sound as cute as cute as you look, and surprisingly normal!! ;) LOVE the accent. I personally hate the way my voice sounds, unless it's what I hear reverberating around in my skull. Funny how that works... anyway, good for you for getting out and about in the public eye (or ear)! You really do inspire. *B

SummersCamp · February 21, 2008 at 07:22 PM

thank you, emily.

ritaC · February 21, 2008 at 08:16 PM

haha!

hello!
i'm a lurker, i guess i've never realized- i found you through "wee wonderful" (maybe i had forgetten about the comment part of a blog). lovely interview, very humble. reciently a friend who lives in georgia sent me a letter written on one of your cards which she picked up at a local craft fair, and i'm way up here in minnesota~ what a small world!

you do a very nice job, keep up the good work!

kellY · February 21, 2008 at 08:29 PM

You really peeked my my interest- so I just listened to it. You don't sound dorky, but I totally understand. I can't stand hearing my own voice recorded.

I'm definitely one of the "lurkers" you mentioned just saying hello.

Veronika · February 22, 2008 at 03:23 AM

Emily I just found your blog and I love your interview. I did one a couple of weeks ago and I sound like the BIGGEST DORK. Well done!

Anna · February 22, 2008 at 04:33 AM

My fiance and I loved your interview! I lived in the south of the US for a while and love the southern accent, so I thought it was too cute when you went for it!

The interview was very encouraging and inspiring. And I abviously felt compelled to comment after being summoned! LOL! :-D

Roberta J. · February 22, 2008 at 05:18 AM

Wow! You are just a natural at that Miss Emily. And, I learned a new word ephemeral: lasting only a short time.

That interviewer had a cute accent, didn't you think! You did such a great job and it was actually really good information.

By the way, my mom doesn't read my blog either! What's up with that!!?! :)

tiffany · February 22, 2008 at 11:13 AM

How informative! It's so cool to get to learn more about other artists who have "made it" or whatever. Thanks for sharing the insights!

Feliza · February 22, 2008 at 12:28 PM

Dear Black Apple: Seems that you have been posting less lately. Also, nothing on your thrifting. Any good finds?

Please consider making your next store update happen at 7-10pm for those who do not have the luxury of being home all day!

Great segment on blogging and your inflections are very typical of the under 30 crowd. So, don't be too hard on yourself. If you can change your pronunciation to no longer sound southern, getting rid of the rising intonation will be a piece of cake!

Janis

Janis · February 22, 2008 at 03:39 PM

Dear Emily,
I want to thank you so much for the link to the interview. I very much enjoyed everything including your voice which sounds so sweet, fresh, self-confident and smart. I think that Antonio Gould did a great job by putting all these interviews together. Isn't it amazing how the whole internet/digital world is changing everything so fast? I am glad that I have a blog too, it makes such a big difference in the life of a creative person. And thank you so much for your blog! It was one of the very first ones that I ever saw before I started mine last year.
Have a great day!
Elsita :)

Elsita · February 22, 2008 at 05:58 PM

Really cool podcast. I must admit...I WAS secretly awaiting the Southern drawl though...hehhee. :)

Cheers,
Crystal

Crystal · February 22, 2008 at 09:54 PM

i LOVED it!!! awesome. i love your voice, as well as antonio's!! nothing like a great british accent!! ;-) great great interview.

darla - theVintageZoo · February 22, 2008 at 10:14 PM

Emily that podcast was such an inspiration! as are YOU!

Rachel-Marie · February 23, 2008 at 01:37 AM

You sounded great! Wonderful podcast...

Sam · February 23, 2008 at 11:33 AM