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My One Second of Fame

I had my one second of fame today! I was hoping for the 15 minutes promised by Andy Warhol but I can't complain. 

On March 27th I got a call from a producer of CBS Sunday Morning News letting me know that they are doing a feature on America's handmade economy and want to feature some of my bags on the set. I was quite excited. I dropped off some of my handbags at the studio that day. Posted above is my security entrance card. My first name is spelled wrong and my head is turned to the side because the producer asked me a question just as the security guard was taking the photo. I was allowed in the building with my profile shot so all was well. 

The CBS feature was broadcast nationally today. I was not at home and only had access to a small portable black and white TV with so so reception. Yes, rabbit ears. In the opening shot, CBS Sunday Morning News anchor Charles Osgood points to my handbags for about a second. he he  But I am still honored that they chose my bags from the thousands on Etsy.com!

Watch the CBS feature on America's handmade economy on YouTube here. 




Comments

Mitsy / ArtMind said…
You should be proud! It's true that they did choose your bags even though it only got featured one second perhaps. Must have been very exciting! :)
Meltem said…
Wooow Elisa congratulations! I have a famous friend now! Very exciting!
Thank you for your sweet comments. :)
StaroftheEast said…
Congrats on the feature! Little drops can become a lake, so they say here in Turkey, so even if it is a second, it eventually will pay off :)
I love that saying Star! Thank you. :)
I love that saying Star! Thank you. :)
It was your second of fame! There will be more. I am soooo excited for you. i can only imagine what it must have felt like. You go girl!
Thank you Gina! And thanks for all your kind words left on my blog that are so inspiring. :)
Thank you everyone for all your encouraging words. They mean a lot!

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