Meet the WS Team: CONNIE HONG
How did you discover Winter Session?
My friend Kimberly brought me in with her to get a sandwich one day when WS used to have Sandwich Day with Tifamade.
What’s your favorite thing about working here?
The people! I also love being able to work with my hands and be a part of making beautiful products
Favorite WS colorway:
Black canvas / Natural leather
What’s your favorite WS product to make?
Favorite tool:
The serger (as long as the threads don’t break in the machine)
What’s an especially satisfying moment for you while working at WS?
Running out of a bobbin at the exact right moment — same with tape when taping a bag.
What podcast is streaming in your headphones?
Lots! Hidden Brain, Oh the Media, Reply All, The Baby-sitters Club Club, Mortified, Radiolab, Embedded, This American Life, Why Oh Why
During recess, you can usually find me…
Eating chocolate and scrolling through Pinterest and Instagram
How do you take your coffee?
I don’t.
Favorite mug:
The grey Smokey The Bear mug where the trees change colors when it’s hot
Current snack of choice:
Noosa blueberry yogurt and a clementine… and whatever is in the chocolate drawer
What WS bag/wallet/accessory do you carry?
Black Felix with natural handles
Secret talent/alter ego outside of Winter Session:
I sing and play in my own band, Ivory Circle.
Dream vacation:
New Zealand
Spirit animal:
Panda bear
Favorite halloween costume:
Tina Belcher
Harry Potter house affiliation:
RAVENCLAW
If you had knuckle tattoos, they would say:
ICE CREAM