1. Tony, please tell readers about your wine background or interests. And, what I really want to know, how much wine did you have to drink before wanting to build my website?
My background in wine came from working at Wine 661. I have had the great opportunity to taste and learn about wine – almost everyday. I do a lot of vineyard tastings in the Santa Barbara area and I have a lot of friends/contacts who own wineries. I pick their heads every chance I get when it come to marketing the wine industry.
2. Tell us about your websites. I’ve seen some awesome think-out-of-the-site-box ideas on your own website. I know, for me, you gave me some instructions as to looking at sites and then letting you know what I liked…
I don’t really have a “theme” when building a website. I take a look the company / individual and I go from there. I really take time to learn the company / individual I am designing for so that their website is a true reflection on who they are and what they do.
I have been doing websites for about 12 years and I try and learn something new everyday. I have backgrounds in both art and architecture, so I really have an eye for this type of work.
3. How are you able to divide your time between Wine 661 and PixelPerfectInc.com? I’m guessing that most of what you do is passion-driven, much like mine for wine, is that how you are able to do so much?
Good question, I am focused on my company (Pixel Perfect Inc.) but I am also at Wine 661 whenever I am needed. I am able to deal with this crazy schedule because I love what I do. It doesn’t matter if I am pouring wine or designing for a company, it is not work for me – it is fun.
4. How about a favorite wine experience you’ve had at Wine 661 or a tasting?
If I answer this question, there would be a conflict of interest with the book I am wanting to write, so I guess you will have to stay tuned…
5. Okay, how about a favorite website-building story?
My favorite website building story, hmmmmm. I think it was the day I was handed a check from my first client. That was the moment I knew that I had made it. I no longer had to design and work under someone else’s ideas. I was able to finally use my imagination and skill to be creative.
I really love what I do and I can’t imagine doing something else. Also remember, it is not only websites that I build, I also do marketing, company branding and print work.
HIGHLIGHTED EVENTS
(All daily events can be viewed on the SCV Wine Calendar)
Reyes Winery Tasting – Be the first to try Robert Reyes’ wines at Le Chene this Saturday from 3-5:30. $15 for 3 tastes, appetizers, followed by a full glass of wine. Reserve: 661-251-4315
This Monday, 5/2 at 7pm is Grape of the Night: We will study, and drink, Mourvedre (85%). Every person/couple, brings and/or buys a bottle to share with the group. There is no “charge” to attend. We have found that drinking a single varietal allows us to discover what we like, or don’t like, in each.
The Vine 2 Wine CLASSIC is Sunday 6/12.
Please join Circle of Hope and the Betty Ferguson Foundation by purchasing a $50 ticket: 661-254-5218 or online
Yours, in wine and out,
Eve Bushman
Eve Bushman is a local writer that specializes in writing about wine. You can find great articles by Eve on her blog at http://www.evewine101.com or email her at [email protected]. Her commentaries represent her own opinions and not necessarily the views of any organization she may be affiliated with or those of the West Ranch Beacon. Eve also writes at http://scvelitemagazine.com and you can follow Eve’s Wine 101 on Facebook and Twitter!