Perhaps you have seen her on Cuteable, follow her in the hive, or bought from her on Trunkt. Who? Kristin Friesen. The Godiva chocolate lovin' gal behind {sweeter than me} designs. If you've followed any or all of these blue links and responded accordingly, you will earn extra entries in our By My Valentine Giveaway!

I recently had the pleasure of chatting with Kristin. Let me tell you a bit about the lady behind the lovely baubles. Keep reading...


When did you get started in the jewelry making business?

About 2 years ago after I had my son, a friend of mine had just had a baby as well. We thought it would be fun to start a little hobby together while we were on maternity leave and it quickly turned into much more than just a hobby! I immediately saw it as an excuse not to return to my job (which I never liked in the first place) and lucky for me, the decision has been justified :)



Do you enjoy crafting any particular piece of jewelry over another? Earrings or necklaces?

I tend to make more earrings. I don't really know why, they just come easier to me. I always get stuck on the measurements with necklaces, there are so many options as far as length, I tend to overwhelm myself with all the possibilities. I also really love making fun cocktail rings! Bracelets, hmm, not so much. I never wear them myself, so I often just forget about them.


How will you be celebrating Valentine's Day?

This Valentine's Day is looking like it will be a good one! My good friend, who is single, offered to take our 2 year old son for the entire weekend, what a treat! So my husband and I will be able to go out to dinner, go to the movies, whatever we want! I'm so looking forward to it, since it's not often we get a break like this (especially without even asking for it!).

Quick, Nestle or Hersheys?

Hmm, that's tough. My all time favorite chocolate bar is Twix, which is made by Mars. I'm not really picky... I have such a big fat sweet tooth that I'll eat just about anything with sugar in it. :)

Do you have a favorite chocolate drink recipe to share?

I used to work at a cafe and we would make Godiva hot chocolate. You can really use any kind of fancy-schmancy powdered hot cocoa mix. Just mix it with half and half (you can cut it with milk to cut the fat or make it less thick) or whole milk. I cook it in a pan on the stove and whisk it the entire time it's heating up to make it nice and frothy, just like the way you get it at a cafe. So fattening, but so delicious! Especially good with a some dark or white chocolate shavings on top, or a peppermint stick yum!

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