May 16, 2016

12 rapid fire questions with, and a CD Giveaway from, the wonderful Boyer Sisters


Over the years, I've had the immense pleasure of chatting many individuals and even one fabulous couple here on my blog, but today is the first time I've sat down with not one, not two, but three fantastic individuals for an people for the same interview post.

Specifically, I'm talking about none other than the dynamic, inspiring and very lovely Boyer Sisters, who many of you may be acquainted with through their stellar vintage fashion, sewing and lifestyle site, The Boyer Family Singers Blog.




Whether you're just meeting this trio of talented ladies for the the first time right this very moment or have been firm fans of theirs for some time now, I'm sure that you'll adore today's rapid fire style interview with these three delightful women.

Gift vocalists each, the Boyer Sisters - a swing era style musical harmony group comprised of three actual sisters, Jessica, Charlotte and Brigid, respectively - have been preforming together since 2008 (when they were all still young children spanning in age from 9 - 13) and have developed a distinct and deeply lovely sound that channels the the spirit of the big band days to no end.

The Sisters perform at many events and venues around America, including some involving WWII veterans, and just released their first ever, eponymously named, full length album last year (to learn more about the Boyer Sisters music, be sure to check out their website devoted to such).

As if that wasn't enough to keep anyone on their toes, the Sisters also run a frequently updated and immensely lovely blog, which includes a vast array of posts spanning topics as diverse as sewing projects to their faith, birthday celebrations to "what I wore" style outfit entries.

I've had the pleasure of knowing and working with the Brigid, Jessica and Charlotte in various capacities for a few years now and can honestly say that they are some of the sweetest, nicest, and most kind hearted folks I've ever encountered online or off.

These passionate young ladies bring grace, elegance, and a deep reverence to the past in all that they say and do online and with their music, and I feel truly honoured to have the opportunity to not only interview them, but to offer one lucky Chronically Vintage reader the chance to win their very own copy of the Boyer Sister's CD, here today.

Read on to learn more about the Boyer Sisters (who are each referred to by their first initial throughout this interview), their music, vintage wardrobes, dreams for the future, and so much more - then enter, below the interview, for you chance to win a copy of their toe tappingly fantastic CD.



1. What was the driving force behind the creation of your blog?


All: The driving force behind starting our blog was the inspiration that we gathered from other vintage, sewing and fashion bloggers, such as you, Jessica, and the realization that we had thoughts and opinions of our own that we wanted to share. So really it started as a blog for "us" in a way, and grew into something that was a way for us to minister to, and encourage, others.




2. Fashion, chiefly vintage fashion, is a key element of your website. How important is it to you to balance outfit/wardrobe related posts with other types of entries? Do you try to portion things out in a fairly set way (e.g., 50% fashion related posts, 50% other types of posts) or just let things flow organically there?

C: Overall, we schedule out our posts two weeks in advance and try and have at least one type of post out of each category that we blog about; Fashion, Creativity, Lifestyle, and Beauty, in each week. What we post is very organic in content, and we will trade off who will write up a fashion post each week. If it comes to me to do a fashion related post, typically I will do an outfit post, unless I have a fun, creative fashion idea that I want to share.


B: I am "the seamstress" of the blog, so I find it harder to balance fashion related posts with "What I Made" posts, since, for me, the creativity of sewing is inseparably linked to fashion. Generally what ends up happening is I will share an outfit post, unless I have something new that I have made, in which case any typical outfit post for me is thrown out the window in favor of sharing my latest creation.


J: I will say that if I don't have anything new to share, be it a new outfit combination, something I have bought that I love and want to share, or something that I have made, I will typically opt for a post that is more uplifting and encouraging to our readers. I try to be more sensitive, thoughtful, and encouraging, making sure that my life isn't always represented by fashion, but is represented by the fact that I care about other people and want to minister to, and uplift them, in any way I can.



3. What has been one or two of the best/most rewarding things about blogging for each of you?

J: For me, it would definitely be gaining a host of new friends from all over the country (and the world) who, if they are not so completely similar in their thinking, are encouraged to try new things through our example.


B: The most rewarding thing for me has been connecting with our readers, and gaining encouragement from the community that has grown up around our blog. It always brings a smile to my face when I receive a comment on a post, whether it be sewing or fashion related, saying that I have inspired someone to try something new, or revived an old dream that they forgot they ever had. Being able to encourage others touches me in a way that nothing else can.


C: My answer is very similar to my sisters. Just receiving comments, letters, and emails, hearing from our readers that we have touched them and inspired them to do things they were unsure of, or try new hobbies and new pursuits, that has been the most rewarding part of blogging.



4. Would you say that it's easier, harder or about the same to have three people run one blog than it is for just a single individual to do so?

B: I would definitely say it is easier to have three people running a blog. While we don't always get along and agree on everything, we each have different talents and gifts that we can use to help one another, and we can depend on each other to fill in the gaps when life and the blog become too much to handle collectively.


J: It is easier for a person like me, who is not remotely interested in coding, to have someone like Charlotte who can provide such a wonderful platform to work on. And it is hard trying to keep up with my sisters' creativity, while not always being able to do so.


C: It is easier in the respect that you have three people who think quite similarly coming up with content, so we don't have too hard of a time sticking with our blog vision. And also, we are able to blog frequently because we have three people working together to make things happen. It is harder in the sense that each of us do have to get along with two other people, and we have to work in harmony to make our goals possible, as opposed to just dealing with yourself. It is always more of a hassle dealing with other people than just being responsible to yourself.




5. What are each of your favourite time periods and why?

C: My favorite time period would be WW2. Nothing was perfect back in that era, nothing ever has been perfect! But the courage and valiance that the men and women showed back in that time is something to be admired, and from which I think we can find much to emulate. Besides the graver side of things, the fashions and music of that era were pretty spot on. ;)


B: There are several different eras in history that I admire, but the time period that I connect with the most is definitely the era surrounding WW2. As Charlotte said, the folks in that time had to have so much courage and tenacity to make it through those years, and I think we had a better sense of community then, than we do now. And I will just echo what Charlotte said, and say that the music and fashions were pretty swell too.


J: Laura Ingalls’ time when everyone was settling "out west" holds a special place in my heart, because we are from the western coast of the United States. If those folks had never ventured forth into the great unknown, we would never have had our home in the beautiful state of Washington (though we now live in the great Midwest in the state of Ohio), and their courage and fortitude were the inspiration that led to some of my favorite books that I have read.



6. In a few words (or lines), how would you each define your current styles?

J: Sturdy and reliable, natural, and tasteful.


C: Vintage-meets-modern, eclectic, with pops of color and a minimalist twist.


B: Authentic, ladylike, and eccentric.



7. What are some of each of your dreams and goals for the next five years of your life?

C: I've always had a dream of sharing my photography skills & web/graphic design know-how with a broader audience than just our blog, so starting a business with one (or both) of those hobbies is definitely a goal of mine. I would love to further pursue singing opera/Broadway style music outside of our girls' current career as 1940s-style performers, and I have always had the desire of becoming a wife and mother, so we'll see what happens with that :)


J: Oh, ho ho! You're talking to the girl who very much dislikes to plan for things, and rather likes to "go with the flow", if you will, of life and whatever it will bring. Having said that though, I have just picked up drawing again, so I hope to infuse that creative pursuit more heavily with the work I do on the blog. Besides this, I have begun to thoroughly enjoy the sport of running, and by the time the next five years is over I hope to have run a couple 5ks in the least. I have also just picked up a new Frank Sinatra book to study for voice, and I hope to incorporate those classic bluesy songs in with the shows the girls and I do already, if not to go out and do some solo work on my own. And to parrot Charlotte, I too greatly desire to be a wife and a mother, and pray fervently that that desire will be answered by the Lord someday soon.


B: To get married is definitely top of the list for me in the way of hopes and dreams. :) Aside from that dream of being a wife and mother, growing my ePattern business, Brijee Patterns, is going to be a focal point for me for the next few years. I always dreamed of having my own dressmaking business, but after realizing I am not cut out for the high-stress demands of that line of work, creating sewing patterns for other people to make clothing from has become a dream and passion of mine. We will see where I go in the days ahead.



8. You've grown a wonderful and impressive blog following. Do you have any tips in regard for those who may just be starting out or who are looking to grow the reach of their own blogs?

All: Connect with your readers! Open up just enough for them to really get to know you and feel like they are reading the blog of a friend, not just "a blogger". Be personal, but be tasteful about it (as another blogger, Elsie of A Beautiful Mess, put it: your blog is not your best friend).

Create a blog vision and stick to it, and always try to keep quality over quantity. People are attracted to bloggers that take time and energy to post and curate their content.




9. What are five things that bring you each joy?

C: Music (Frank Sinatra all day, every day :); creating something unique and beautiful; a sunny, blue sky; singing anything from Phantom of the Opera; performing in front of crowds, and bringing them joy.


B: Making music: Whether it be playing the piano and letting the tunes flow from my head to my fingers, or singing a tune as I go through my day; Sewing: watching a garment grow with every stitch; Cooking and baking: being able to experience that sense of satisfaction when you have made something delicious for everyone to enjoy; Learning something new: Whether it be history or homemaking related, I love discovering new things; Watching a child learn and the light that comes into their eyes when they understand something for the first time.


J: Being outside doing some recreational activities like walking, running, badminton, and bird watching, or doing something useful like gardening; drawing; singing with my sisters; having a heart to heart chat with somebody I love, be it a family member or friend.



10. Sewing is an integral part of your blog. How did you each get into this timeless art and what are some of your favourite types of garments to create?

B: When I was seven years old I asked my Mom to teach me what she knew about sewing. It started with making doll clothes, and after my skill grew from attending two summer sewing camps, I started making dolls as well. It was actually doll-making that drew me into the world of fashion history, which in turn prompted me to start sewing my own clothes in the styles that I couldn't find anywhere else.

My favorite type of garment to make... Oh, that is so hard to decide because I don't like making the same thing twice, and I enjoy the challenge each type of garment brings with it. The choice would probably be between skirts and dresses. Skirts because they are so simple and quick to make, and dresses because there are so many details that you can put into them.


C: I got into sewing through my Mom & sister Brigid :) One day I decided that it was something I wanted to learn, and the rest is history! I love sewing dresses, mostly. With the perfect fabric & design, it is such a joy to put in hours on a single dress, finishing each seam, fitting it just perfectly, and adding those bits and pieces that make it something special and magical to wear.


J: Like Charlotte, I too was encouraged and influenced by Brigi and Mom to sew, though I hopped on the bandwagon last. Before I made the commitment to learn the art, Mom was always the one to sew my clothes. After a while though, I began to realize that Mom and I did not share the same standards of perfection when it came to making a garment, and so I finally committed to making my own clothes so that they would be made exactly the way I wanted them, without any short cuts.

Don't take me wrong, Mom has always done a fine job of sewing for my sisters and I, but she isn't one for detail work like I am. And for me, if I have the time, making sure that even the smallest of details is done to perfection is one of my greatest joys in sewing. You could call me a snail when it comes to making up my own garments and I would agree with you. ;)



11. Can you each please share a hidden talent with us (aka, something that you haven't really discussed on your blog and that it might surprise people to learn about you)?

C: I love singing Broadway and opera music! I'm a bit of an actress at heart, so expressing emotion through song is a huge passion of mine, and the operatic Broadway style has a special place in my heart.


J: My "hidden talent" is derived from being able to look at something and then translate it onto paper or a 3d medium (such as clay) and make an exact copy of the object I am looking at. I mentioned above that one of my joys in life is drawing, and after recently having picked up that art form after neglecting it through high school, I am more inclined to say that art done with a pencil and paper, brush and paint, clay and tools resonates more with me than sewing ever will. As the months go on, I hope to share this talent on the blog, and reveal a side of Jessica Boyer that most people didn't know before.


B: I mentioned above that I love to play the piano. I have been studying the art since I was six years old, and I find such great joy in being able to just sit down at that instrument and make music go floating through the air. The moods that you can express and create are as limitless as the feelings that you have everyday, and, being an introvert, being able to "have a discussion" with myself, or praying through music, by playing the piano has helped me to work through many problems and conundrums.



12. And last, but certainly not least, what is it like having not one, but two other sisters who each share your passion for the past, sewing, and numerous other elements of life?

C: Not to sound cliché, but it's a true blessing in every sense of the word. We have our days when we just want to pull each other's hair out, but that's life. Having two other people who you've grown up with, share similar passions with, and just be best-friends with is a gift that I don't deserve, but am so grateful for.


B: It is nothing but a joy. We may get on each other's nerves at times, but I couldn't imagine life without Jessica and Charlotte. We pull each other up when we our down, and push each other off of the volcanoes of conceit that we inevitably find ourselves walking on at times. It is especially a blessing for me because I have two people to sound off my creative ideas with.

Sharing a passion for the past has led to interesting discoveries because we come at a subject from three different angles, and my sisters will think of things that I never would have myself. "A threefold cord is not easily broken" is our blog verse, and there never could be a saying that was more true. I wouldn't be where I am today if it weren't for the blessing of my two sisters, and I know they would say the same of me.


J: I couldn't have asked for better sisters than what the Lord has so graciously given to me. Being the eldest it is natural to take the leading stance, but as time has gone on, our age difference has all but disappeared in my mind, and I view my sisters as my equals whereas I used to not in my younger years. Truth to tell, it has been amazing to watch my sisters come into their own persons, albeit we all influence each other, but we still have very different personalities and characters that clash just as much as they compliment.

For everything I am so grateful, especially for our parent's stressing the need for us to work together. If it weren't for this, we would never be where we are today, singing and blogging three people strong.

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Giveaway Details:
This giveaway is for one physical copy of the Boyer Sisters CD, which will be mailed to you directly from the Sisters themselves. It starts today (May 16th) and runs until 11:59 PST on Monday May 23rd.

It open to participants from around the world and you are welcome to enter using as many of the following twelve different methods as you desire. The only one of which is mandatory to take part in this giveaway is that you leave a comment on this post telling me about your favourite type of vintage music.

If you have any questions about this giveaway, please don't hesitate to contact me via email.



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From the bottom of my heart, I want to thank Jessica, Charlotte and Brigid for this fabulous interview, as well as for generously offering one lucky Chronically Vintage reader the chance to win a copy of their truly excellent CD.

Best of luck to all those who enter - and to the Boyer Sisters themselves, with their music, blog and all other areas of their lives.

You ladies are an inspiration on so many fronts, a breath of fresh air in today's world, gifted musicians, and an absolutely sincere pleasure to know.

90 comments:

  1. Another smasher of an interview Jessica! Great to hear more from these lovely ladies. I'd love to be in the draw for the CD. My favourite vintage music is Rock 'n Roll - a bit of Wanda Jackson or Elvis does it for me! xx

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    1. Fabulous choices of favourite yesteryear music. I'm a huge rock and roll fan, too.

      Thank very much for your lovely comment and for entering this delightful draw, sweet lady.

      Big hugs & nothing but the best for the second half of May!
      ♥ Jessica

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  2. Always a joy to read your interviews, Jessica! And what interesting ladies these three are. Having started my blog out with one other person, it's fascinating to hear from other people who share their blog with others. I imagine it's very different writing with your sisters to a friend, but in some ways not that different at all... I will always love any and every interview you do - you really draw out the best from people :) x

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    1. Wouldn't it be though? I find the idea hugely appealing and wish I had a fellow vintage adoring relative to give it a shot with (I think the closest thing to such is the occasional eloquent guest post that Tony pens here).

      Thank you for your wonderfully nice comment, dear CiCi. I hope that you had a great weekend and that this things are awesome on your end as we embrace the second half of May.

      Oodles of hugs,
      ♥ Jessica

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  3. My favorite vintage music is music from the 1940s, especially during the era of WW2! I adore the Andrew Sisters and anything in that time frame.

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    1. Terrific choice! I adore the Andrews Sisters and 40s music in general, too. I have Sirius Satellite Radio listen to both 40s on 4 and Seriously Sinatra around the clock! :)

      Big hugs & many thanks for taking part in this fun giveaway,
      ♥ Jessica

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  4. Hi, Jessica

    I have to admit that I haven't explored a lot of vintage music other, of course, than that which I carry around from younger days. (Some of it is vintage, depending on how you define vintage, LOL.) However, one song that I'll never forget my grandmother singing is I'm forever blowing bubbles by Vera Lynn. She used to sing it when she was washing the dishes. (Insert a smile here.)

    I'm checking out the Boyer Sisters via Youtube right now. Thank you for the introduction.

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    1. That's such a charming song! Did you know that it dates all the way back to the late Edwardian era? There were so many awesome, cheerful, fun tunes back then and in the decades that would follow.

      You're very welcome. Many thanks in turn for taking part in this giveaway, sweet lady.

      Have a beautiful week!
      ♥ Jessica

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  5. really interesting read I always see them in vintage life

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    1. Thank you, sweet Kate. They're wonderful gals and I couldn't be happier to have had this great opportunity to chat with them.

      Many hugs,
      ♥ Jessica

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  6. Thank you so much dear Jessica for having us on your blog today! It is such a joy and delight to work with you, and it was so much fun to answer your questions!

    Cheers!

    Brigid, the Middle Sister and Singer

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    1. You are wholeheartedly welcome, dear Brigid. Thank you and your sisters again for this sparklingly wonderful interview and for being such incredibly lovely people to work, and be friends, with me.

      Many hugs & blessings to you all,
      ♥ Jessica

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  7. Thanks again, lovely Jessica, for featuring us on your blog <3 You are such a joy, and I deeply appreciate all that you had to say about us :)

    blessings,
    -Charlotte
    boyerfamilysingersblog.com

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    1. It is my true pleasure, dear Charlotte. Thank you, and your sisters, again for this marvelous interview and for being some of the loveliest people I've ever known.

      Wishes of joy and many blessings coming right back at you,
      ♥ Jessica

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  8. I have never heard of the Boyer Sisters before but they sound awesome and I will definitely be checking out their blog! I was blessed with the opportunity to perform in a couple USO shows at my church. I found an army green shirtwaist dress at Goodwill that I was able to wear for one of the songs (complete with army hat and red lipstick!). It was a lot of fun. I love singing and listening to the old classic songs: Bing, Perry Como, Deano, Sinatra and my childhood favorite Judy Garland.

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    1. What an amazing thing to get to experience! Thank you for helping to bring joy to veterans in your area as well.

      And many thanks, too, for your great comment, as well as for taking part in this fun giveaway. Fabulous selection of favourite yesteryear crooners (I adore them all to bits myself, too).

      Many hugs & happy Monday wishes,
      ♥ Jessica

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  9. Well, I certainly enjoyed this post. I love reading both Chronically Vintage and The Boyer Sisters blog, so it was fun to see both combined. I really appreciated getting to know the sisters at a slightly deeper level.

    I love Big Band music, and also music from the old musicals such as the Sound of Music, White Christmas, and so on.

    Sarah
    www.sewcharacteristicallyyou.com/blog

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    1. Yesteryear musicals are a firm favourite of mine as well, very much including both of the ones that you mentioned. Terrific choice for your entry answer for this CD giveaway, sweet Sarah.

      I'm delighted to know that you enjoyed this interview - I really did as well. The Boyer ladies are a genuine joy and were such an exciting trio to interview.

      Big hugs & joyful mid-May wishes,
      ♥ Jessica

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  10. What a great interview! I have enjoyed following these lovely ladies through their blog and getting to know them better over the years. So much talent and creativity. :)
    -Emily

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    1. Immensely so! From sewing to singing, blogging to outfit styling, these lovely ladies abound with many diverse talents and we're all richer thanks to the fact that they share such with the world.

      Many hugs & thanks for your great comment,
      ♥ Jessica

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  11. How I love these ladies! I have enjoyed their blog for some time now and they really are truly lovely. And so talented, it's lovely to see girls excelling at the more traditional feminine arts and crafts and being proud of it. There is nothing derogatory about being a more traditional female, our roles are hard and to run homes and be mums and wives and make a good job of it is certainly something to be proud of. I love their music too, their harmonies are so tight, just beautiful to listen to. I love lots of music, but I have to say I love a bit of Kate Bush and Fleetwood Mac. My favourite songs, however, are O Children by Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, and Wild Horses by the Rolling Stones, beautiful, beautiful songs xx

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    1. Excellently said, dear Emily. I concur completely and deeply admire how passionate these lovely young ladies are about the more traditional homemaking arts. I've always adored, and practised, such myself, too.

      Really cool choices for some of your favourite vintage music offerings. I completely adore Fleetwood Mac and the Stones as well.

      Thank you very much for your wonderful comment and for taking part in this fun Boyer Sister's CD giveaway.

      Big hugs & happy mid-May wishes, my friend,
      ♥ Jessica

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  12. I really enjoyed this interview! I love your blog and the Boyer Sisters' blog and I read them both regularly. I am only thirteen years old and I don't really have the ability to wear vintage clothing, but I love it all the same. (You will find me wearing skirts and dresses on a daily basis, though.)

    As for my favourite type of vintage music, I haven't heard a whole lot and I don't have an absolute favourite genre but I do like showtunes and big band, and I'm a little partial to songs about food :)

    Sarah A.

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    1. Hi Sarah, thank you for your lovely comment and for taking part in this giveaway. It's a pleasure to "meet" you and to know that you're a fellow vintage fashion fan. The seeds of my own love for such were planted very early in life and I began sporting mid-century styles when I was about fifteen years old, so hopefully if you continue to feel a calling toward such, you'll be able to start doing so relatively soon, too.

      What a cool type of song to gravitate towards. Inspired entirely by your comment, perhaps one of these days I'll pen a post all about vintage food centered songs (thanks for the great idea).

      Wishing you a beautiful week,
      ♥ Jessica

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    2. You're very welcome. A few of the food-related songs I like are "Potato Chips" by Slim Gaillard, "The Frim Fram Sauce" by Louis Armstrong and Ella Fitzgerald, and "All That Meat and No Potatoes" by Fats Waller.

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    3. Fabulous suggestions! Thank you for sharing some of your favourite food related songs with me.

      ♥ Jessica

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  13. Dear Jessica, I read about the Boyer Sisters, and I am heading to their blog, but won't write much because, guess what, I caught the famous swine flu. I am feeling terrible, to be honest :) Just didn't want you to think that I wasn't going to visit your blog today! Hugs and regards!
    DenisesPlanet.com

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    1. Sweet Denise, I'm deeply sorry that you've been battling such a brutal illness as of late. You poor, poor thing. With all my heart, I hope that you'll soon be on the mend and feeling worlds better again.

      Huge healing hugs coming your way,
      ♥ Jessica

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  14. How fabulous that they are sisters and that they share this bond. This is what I called gifted and blessed.

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    1. I couldn't agree more. It must be amazing to have not one, but two, siblings who share so many of your own passions and with whom you've forged a singing career and blog alike.

      Big hugs & many thanks for your lovely comment,
      ♥ Jessica

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  15. Hi, while I admire the Boyer sisters' sense of style and think that they are accomplished seamstresses, I am somewhat shocked by two of the sisters naming the WW2 era as their favourite time period. While I suppose this can be attributed to their American point of view as well as the naivety/innocence they seem to have in general, I do think romanticizing WW2 is downright dangerous and does not show much understanding for the plight of people living in occupied countries and/or war zones (both today and in the past). Sure, people are forced to cooperate and be courageous simply to survive, but at what cost? Not to mention that there are plenty examples of war bringing out the worst in people.

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    1. Thank you very much for your comment and for raising the points that you did in terms of the negative sides (and there were certainly tons of them) of the 1940s and war in general. I've always maintained, both here on my blog and in my daily life, that while I adore, appreciate and value the past, I do not look at any element of it through rose coloured glasses and am the first to call out the darker sides of things, as well as the positive ones.

      Often when folks (especially vintage fans, many of whom have studied the history of the eras they hold most dear in great detail) say that the years of WW2 are their favourite period in time, they do not of course mean that they favour or support the atrocities and hardships that plagued the world back then, but rather that they appreciate and value the positives that the era saw, such as the sense of patriotism, the make do and mend mentality, the way people rallied together to help one another survive, the upbeat music, and of course the classic, elegant fashions of those years themselves. While I don't for a moment wish to speak on behalf of anyone else, I suspect that it is elements like this that the sisters adore and am certain that they would never glorify the negatives of the war years in any way.

      Thank you again & have a wonderful day,
      ♥ Jessica

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  16. I love musicals of all kinds and vintage musicals are no exception! Phantom of the Opera is a favorite of mine (although not that vintage)

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    1. That's awesome! I really like mid-century musicals, too, with White Christmas being my all-time favourite.

      Thank you very much for your lovely comment and for entering this fun giveaway.

      Have a beautiful week!
      ♥ Jessica

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  17. I read the Boyer Sisters blog, so it was fun to find out a bit more about them and some "behind the scenes". Thanks for the interview.
    As far as vintage music, I love to swing dance, so any good Big Band and Swing era music is right up my alley, and I adore the Andrews Sisters!
    The Artyologist

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    1. Yes to the moon and back about swing music! It's a massive favourite of mine, too, and something I've been enjoying since early childhood. To this day, I find it to be one of the best ways to perk my energy levels up (and as I need such on the daily due to my health, I listen to a lot of big band/swing/lively jazz music).

      Oodles of hugs,
      ♥ Jessica

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  18. I have not actually listened to a lot of vintage music, (so don't really have a favourite), although I do like folk songs a lot, but I love all the songs the Boyer sisters sing, and they just sound so beautiful!

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    1. Some folks songs are decades and even centuries old, so I say that definitely counts and is a great choice to enter this giveaway with, Clare. Thank you very much for taking part and for visiting my blog today. It's a pleasure to "meet" you.

      Many hugs from Canada,
      ♥ Jessica

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  19. What a fabulous interview! I have two sisters as well, and I love them so much. When it comes to vintage music, nothing can beat vintage musicals. Seven Brides for Seven Brothers is one of my absolute favorites.

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    1. Vintage musicals are awesome! I love how perfect most are for family friendly viewing as well. You can get the whole gang together, from three to 103, and everyone will enjoy and get into the spirit of a toe tapping old musical film.

      Big hugs & many thanks for your lovely comment,
      ♥ Jessica

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  20. What a great read to know about The Boyer Sisters! I would love to win their CD! I more of a rockabilly music fan though! :)

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    1. I think that the Boyer Sisters have the sorts of beautiful voices and toe tapping songs that will appeal to nearly any vintage fan, and bet you'd enjoy their CD big time! :)

      Thank you very much for entering, sweet gal. Have a terrific week!
      ♥ Jessica

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  21. I'm a newcomer to this blog (and I already adore it). I'm so glad you featured the Boyer Sisters; now I have a new group to listen to!

    My favorite vintage music is the Andrews Sisters. I picked up a CD of theirs at a WW2 museum in Europe when I was traveling with a group of high schoolers several years ago, and I still have it!

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    1. Hi Sarah, welcome to my blog! It's a pleasure to "meet" you and to know that you're a firm fan of the Andrews Sisters as well.

      Thank you very much for your lovely comment and for taking part in this fun CD giveaway.

      Have a beautiful week,
      ♥ Jessica

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  22. How cute are these girls?? They must have so much fun together. Thank you so much for the introduction. I don't want to be entered into the give-away. I don't own a CD player! But I will tell you that my favorite types of music are Le Jazz Hot, Parisian jazz from the 1920's and the British rock invasion from the 1960's.

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    1. Thank you for sharing your favourite types of vintage music with me/us, sweet Connie. I'm a huge jazz and sixties rock, fan, too. My parents played a ton of sixties and seventies music when I was growing up and it's remained one of my favourite things to listen to throughout my whole life (as I'm sure it always will be).

      Many hugs & happy mid-May wishes,
      ♥ Jessica

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  23. What a great interview, Jessica! :)
    I really love your blog and the Boyer Sisters' blog and I try to read them both regularly.
    As for my favourite type of vintage music, I just love everything that The Andrews Sisters and Bing Crosby sings!! ♥ ♥ ♥
    Thank you so much for the giveaway - especially for being open to participants from around the world!
    Many kisses
    Marisa

    P.s: I am from a tiny little country named Portugal, in Europe :)

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    1. Ola, Marisa! Thank you very much for your absolutely lovely comment and for sharing that you're a frequent reader of both of our blogs. It's a pleasure to "meet" you, my dear.

      I actually know Portugal and Portuguese culture very well, as my biological father was briefly married (second marriage after my mother) to a Portuguese Canadian woman. During their short time together, we went on the only holiday outside of Canada that my family ever took when I was a child and spent about three weeks in Portugal (with a little of that time in Spain). We saw a lot of the country, but were in the Algarve and Albufeira regions for a good chunk of that time. That trip feels like a million years ago now (I was 14 at the time) and some of my memories have faded a bit, but many are still strong and I don't think I'll ever forget just how intense the sun felt at the Mediterranean sea. Small world, no? :)

      Sending lots of hugs your way from Canada,
      ♥ Jessica

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  24. Another great interview, Jessica. I'll be checking out the sisters' blog. Many hugs, Ann xxx

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    1. Thank you very much, dear Ann. I hope that you adore their blog to no end. It really is such a friendly, inviting place and source of inspiration on so many fronts, and I'd imagine nearly any vintage fan would feel at home there.

      Oodles of hugs,
      ♥ Jessica

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  25. This was a really great read Jessica, I will be adding their blog to my reading list :) x

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    1. You're sincerely welcome, Kayla honey. Thank you for your lovely comment.

      Big hugs,
      ♥ Jessica

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  26. I like so many types of vintage music that it is difficult to choose just one! Classical, Celtic, swing. . .for this post I will say old style Western, such as performed by Sons of the Pioneers.

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    1. Fabulous choice!!! I love the classic Grand Ole Opry type of country western music as well.

      Many thanks for your comment and for taking part in this fun CD giveaway.

      Have a terrific week!
      ♥ Jessica

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  27. My favourite kind of Vintage music is by the Comedian Harmonists. Even better, come to think of it, the absolutely wicked Cissy Kraner from Austria and her song about a man called "Der Novak".

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    1. Very cool choices, Simone. I'm not familiar with Cissy Kraner, but will definitely be checking her out.

      Thank you for your comment and for entering this giveaway.

      Have a beautiful week,
      ♥ Jessica

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  28. Great interview, thanks so much! I love early Jazz, Sidney Bechet is probably my favorites, as well as "Latin Jazz", the old rumbas, cumbias and sambas. It is both relaxing and toe tapping

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    1. Awesome choices! I adore classic Latin jazz as well. It sets one's heart on fire and is such a fabulous way to amp up your energy levels (I use music for that a ton!).

      Thank you for your lovely comment and for entering this Boyer Sister's CD giveaway.

      Wishing you a terrific week!
      ♥ Jessica

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  29. My favorite vintage music is from the birth of jazz through the big band era. I am a huge fan of modern artists who remake songs from earlier eras, and have listened to the fabulous Boyer sisters before. I would love to own their CD.

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    1. Marvelous choice for your favourite type of vintage music. I'm a die hard early jazz and big band music fan, too (and used to dance up a storm to such when I was younger).

      Many thanks for your lovely comment and for entering this fun giveaway,
      ♥ Jessica

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  30. What a lovely interview! How did I not know about these gals before? Following along with their blog now for sure! :-)

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    1. Thank you very much, dear Nikki. I'm delighted that I could introduce you to this uber talented trio.

      Have a great week!
      ♥ Jessica

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  31. I am eclectic & love many types of vintage music; swing, big band, 20s jazz, 50s doo wop. Would love to win the Boyer Sisters CD.

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    1. We are cut from the same music adoring cloth there, my dear lady, as I too adore a vast array of styles, eras and artists. Life is all the richer when you are a fan of a wide variety of music.

      Many thanks for your lovely comment and for taking part in this giveaway,
      ♥ Jessica

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  32. As always, a great post and a great interview. :) What a blessing that these three gals get to blog and sew and sing and create together! There's nothing like being in business with your family and enjoying it. :)

    As for your question about vintage music: I grew up with really old music - as in Medieval and Renaissance music. (My mom is a historian and my dad is a classical musician who also has a love for the Middle Ages). I guess 15th century music a bit older than "vintage music," though! :-P As for more "modern" vintage, I love the music of the '20s and '30s, and I'm a big fan of the musical films of the '40s and '50s. I'm pretty much cool with it if it's Gershwin or Berlin. ;-)

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    1. There's no such thing as "too old to be vintage" in my books, so I say that your cooler-than-cool choice of Medieval music is a completely legit answer - and one that made me beam. :)

      Thank you for your great comment and for entering this fun Boyer Sisters CD giveaway, dear Grace.

      Many hugs,
      ♥ Jessica

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  33. I pretty much love any music from the 1920s all the way to the very early 60's. It really depends on my mood, or the mood I wish to set. No one artist fulfills that...way to many to list!

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    1. That's awesome, Ruby! I adore music throughout those years (and later on into the rest of the sixties, seventies, eighties - even some nineties stuff :)), too. I have Sirius Satellite Radio on my phone and almost exclusively play channels that cover this wide range of eras (with Seriously Sinatra being my very favourite such channel).

      Big hugs & best of luck with the giveaway!
      ♥ Jessica

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  34. I am not sure if Perry Como counts as the "swing" era (he was at the verrrry end) but I do love the vintage sound of a lot of his songs... "Catch a Falling Star" is my current favorite. And it's also stuck in my head. ;) Lovely interview!

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    1. He's vintage all the way and that definitely counts, lovely lady. He's one of my favourite singers of all time, too, and the winter holiday season just wouldn't be the same to me without his beautiful Christmas tunes.

      Many thanks for your lovely comment and for entering this giveaway,
      ♥ Jessica

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  35. I have such an eclectic taste in music, depending on my mood and the activity. But what could best be described as girl-pop is probably right at the top of the list. I have a collection of LPs called Girls in the Garage, which has become quite rare. The artists on there are lesser known, and run from a gritty raw punk sound to sugary sweet! But I also love, love, love Patsy Cline and Nancy Sinatra.

    I love this throwback sound. Fingers crossed for the win!

    <3 Jackie @ Let's Go Thrifting

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    1. Ooohh, me too, massively! There are so many types of music that fuel my soul and bring me listening pleasure. Great choices for some of your favourites. It's hard to top a great Patsy Cline song.

      Big hugs & best of luck with the giveaway!
      ♥ Jessica

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  36. I love classic samba/bossa nova like Gilberto Gil.

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    1. Terrific choice! Thank you very much for taking part in this fun Boyer Sister's CD giveaway.

      Have a beautiful week,
      ♥ Jessica

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  37. You're asking a *historian* what her favorite type of vintage music is? Well, it really depends on how you define "vintage" :) I grew up with plenty of big band/instrumental swing music, and I'd have to say that's my favorite, although I didn't choose to listen to it myself until about a year ago.

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    1. Hi Emily, thank you for your comment and entry in this fun giveaway. I'm quite liberal with my use of the word "vintage" in relation to music and think that anything prior to the 1990s falls under the broad general heading of such, and of course swing/big band is an integral part of that diverse category of genres and era.

      Wishing you a wonderful Wednesday,
      ♥ Jessica

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  38. This is my favourite music! I adore the Andrew Sisters and the McGuire Sisters. I love Ella Fitzgerald, Doris Day, Sam Cooke, Nat King Cole, The Mills Brothers, Sinatra, Dino, Matt Monro - in general I love listening to what the adults listened to in the late forties and the fifties. So pick me Lady Luck, please please.
    And PS: I will start following the charming girls' blog right away - sewing, vintage, and music, right up my alley. :) Thank you for this lovely interview, and thank you for hosting this giveaway. Have A lovely day. :)

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    1. Seriously marvelous selections, dear Sanne. I adore all of the performers that you mentioned as well and keep a satellite radio channel called "Seriously Sinatra" on (very!) heavy rotation so as to enjoy all of them - and many others of their era - on a regular basis. I find such music to be both soothing and uplifting at the same time, so it really is a huge favourite of mine, too.

      You're sincerely welcome! Many thanks in turn for your fantastic comment and for taking part in this fun giveaway.

      Tons of hugs & happy mid-May wishes,
      ♥ Jessica

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  39. Such a fun trio to read about! Thank you for the interview Jessica and for a chance to win their cd! My favorite type of vintage music is big band jazz! <3

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    1. Awesome choice, my dear! I love (!) big band music, too. It was one of the first introductions that I remember having to the 1930s and 40s as a very young child and a passion for it has stuck firmly with me ever since.

      Big hugs & many thanks for each of your terrific recent blog comments,
      ♥ Jessica

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  40. Hands down one of my very favorite Rapid Fire Interviews to date!!
    I have enjoyed growing up along side these girls (through the internet of course) being around their age and taking great inspiration from similar minded, old-fashioned appreciating girls such as these. their individual talents, passions and collaborative work never ever ceases to amaze me.
    I so enjoyed reading through this article, thanks for sharing!

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    1. It is my sincere and deeply heartfelt pleasure, dear Abigail. I've long felt that you ladies shared much in common and am delighted to learn that you've been following the Boyer Sisters for quite some time now. That's marvelous!

      Many thanks for your beautiful comment. Have a fun filled weekend!

      xoxo ♥ Jessica

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  41. I'm definitely going to check these amazing sisters out! I can't believe three of them run the blog, I struggle just running my own blog by myself. I can't imagine doing it with other people! It's great to find out more about some vintage fans and will check their blog and singing out. Thank you for introducing them to us all! XxxX http://thesecondhandrose.blogspot.co.uk

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    1. You're very welcome, my dear. Many thanks in turn for your lovely comment. I think that there would be elements that would be much easier with multiple contributors to the same blog, and others (such as working around/with everyone's schedules) that could be trickier. Ultimately though, especially when you're as close as the Boyer gals are, I bet it's a great deal of fun and a very cool way to blog.

      Have a fabulous weekend!
      xoxo ♥ Jessica

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  42. I love most types of vintage music. It really depends on my mood. What I listen to most probably is 70s rock, but I adore 40s music. And I love polka music. It's in my blood since my great grandfather had a famous polka band in the 40s and 50s.

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    1. Seventies rock forever and always!!! Though born in the 80s, I was reared on classic sixties and seventies rock (and certain folk groups/artists, too), and have the biggest perpetual love for such.

      That's awesome about your grandpa's polka band. What a great musical heritage to have right in your very own family.

      Many hugs & thanks for taking part in this fun giveaway, dear Amanda.

      Wishing you a beautiful weekend!
      ♥ Jessica

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  43. Another fabulous interview. I started reading their blog a few months ago and learnt lots more about them through your interview. They are so very creative!

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    1. Thank you very much, my darling friend. They really are fabulously talented and so fun to watch share their creativity with the world.

      Many hugs & thanks for your lovely comment,
      ♥ Jessica

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  44. I like the classics from the 50's.

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    1. They're awesome for sure! I spent countless hours dancing and playing "50s diners" to a backdrop of classic 50s tunes when I was a child. Still love their cheerful tunes to this day.

      Thank you very much for taking part in fun Boyer Sister giveaway,
      ♥ Jessica

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