City mouse, country mouse

These are photos from the Victoria Day long weekend.  Already seems so long ago...

Didn't plan a getaway, but some friends and I wanted to take advantage of the holiday to escape the city. Turned out to be a lovely weekend, with parts spent in Toronto and parts not.

Toronto: yarn shopping at Romni Wools

Toronto: city strolls and a little store visit at Bookhou

Toronto: A.'s late night berry topped crêpes

Hamilton: fish and chips pit stop at Hutch's 

Niagara-on-the-Lake:  wine tasting at Jackson Triggs

Bloomfield:  strolling Main Street

Picton:  relaxing at the beach at the Sandbanks 

Toronto:  chilling in the park and leisurely bike rides

Toronto:  Victoria Day fireworks 

Afternoon of craft

A few weeks ago, I visited City of Craft with a couple lovely lady friends.  Always fun to see what people are creating out there!  Here's a little sampling.

"Great" posters and cards from Kid Icarus

Gorgeous vessel by Krystal Speck

Souls that have been sold and contained by WeSee Inc.

Super colourful screen printed leather goods from Falcon Wright

Dreamy Terrariums and handbags from Crown Flora Studio

Davis, one half of the Crown Flora team

Hatchetmade designs for Bookhou

and more pretty Bookhou things... Naturally dyed pouches

Thanks to L and J for a nice little outing on a chilly day in April.  

A visit at Bookhou

Before Christmas, my Sister and I dropped in at Bookhou to pick up some gifts.  So inspiring to see Arounna (above) and John and their cute family in action in the store.  Loved seeing the productive and calm studio and all the little bits of work, art and collectibles pinned up on the walls.  My eyes were darting everywhere to soak it all in.

Here are some of my favourite things in their store:

(Next three images by Bookhou.)

Small Storage Box - Rain

Waxed Day Bag

Alphabet

Sister and I left with matching Christmas gifts for each other and something for Aunt L. too.  Plus we departed with a warm feeling on a cold blustery day after visiting and supporting good people!  Shopping local is the best.

At the One of a Kind Show. Five more days!!

This year's One of a Kind Christmas Show & Sale has been excellent so far!  It has been wonderful to connect with so many of our fabulous customers.  We are so lucky to have such a loyal and fantastic clientele.

Like this cute lady that chose three hair pins that co-ordinated so well with her outfit, I had to snap a pic.  Here are some other photos taken at the MoonRox booth these past 6 days!

Crystalized Bracelet and Floral Crystal Bauble Bracelet.

 Fireworks Necklace 

and Chevron Necklace (currently only available at the OoaK Show.)

 Bracelets galore!

Gem Necklace, Chevron Necklace and Moonshadow Bracelet.

Handy Necklaces.

Stud options!  Chevron Necklace and Moonshadow Bracelet

 Entwined Convertible Necklace all packed up! 

Fireworks Necklace in Scarlet.

Cracker Necklace - the Saltine.  Seems to be unisex!

Fireworks Necklace in Lemon Yellow.

And Now for some non-MoonRox items both seen and coveted while walking about.  

 Cutest bibs at Electrik Kidz.

Boiled wool head gear and accessories at Julie Sinden.  Everything I have gotten from Julie is so warm and has always made well received gifts.  Everyone needs a hat in this climate!

 Cutest knitted kids' stuff from Vintage Baby Revival.  

Drool worthy handbags from Hoi Bo.  Thought I wanted the pleated purse in the back, but now thinking I am in need of the mini in the front.

Stopped in a Bookhou.  Sister picked up a couple of lovely goodies.

Mehoi had some new and wondrous little cast brass work!  Will have to visit again for a proper catch up!

And here is Avril Loreti in her award winning new booth surrounded by her awesome wares!

Still have lots to see and some of my friends and favourites to visit!  But wanted to share this before the Show flew by.  We are already passed the halfway point!  Five more days to come see us at the One of a Kind Show!  The Show runs until Sunday, December 2nd.  Hope to see you!