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.  

TOAE 2012

This post like the previous one and the ones to come are well overdue.  Visited the Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition a few weeks back.  I had a quick hour to case the joint and check out as much as I could.  Here is some of what I saw. 

by Amanda McCavour

 by Jacob Rolfe

by Carmen Schroeder

by Julie Moon

by Leanne Lang

by Keita Morimoto

Then I returned to sweatin' it in the shop after my brief jaunt around Nathan Phillips Square.  Always a nice show to visit!

Oh Canada!

To the Canadians reading this, I hope you enjoyed Canada Day!  I was in Montreal and have yet to load my photos, but will share some at a later time.  As today is the holiday and I am enjoying the long part of the long weekend, I thought I'd check out some Canadian themed finds, starting with a MoonRox piece, of course.  Yes, this list is Toronto heavy, but I am a Toronto gal!

Toronto is for Lovers Locket Bracelet by MoonRox

Toronto Typography Print set of 3 by GoingUnderground

Vintage Canadian National Railway Lunch Boxes from 1970 from rhonaw

Silk Cyanotype Scarf of Old Montreal Map by xobisous

Banff Photograph by WildWildernessPhotos

Oh Canada Embroidered Wall Hanging by nisseworks

Stream, Baden Powell Trail, Deep Cove, Vancouver photograph by graemegroy

Map of Canada Pillow Cover by Nicole Tarasick

Iceberg in Newfoundland, photo by Celticcatphotos

Transportation Collage of Toronto by loosepetals

Hello! Hey!

Here are some recent photos from my phone.  I must opt for the phone less often and stop neglecting my real camera.  Have I said that before?  Probably!  Here's some Instagram fun...

Little corner in the apartment.

Huge bag of spinach...  will resemble Popeye soon.

Cutest little car.

Crazy vibrant sky.

Fun with polish.  Can't get enough of the gold with the precision tipped brush.

Ginger for tea!

City at sunset.

Coffee shop meeting for Mode Show plans.

Going through some of the goods in the studio.

Freezing cold Winter day in the city.

Sister's make-up artist for a pre-wedding test run no-showed.  We were not impressed but had fun playing with her colours.

Amazing pickled goodness at Gilead Café.

Delicious weekend lunch.

This weekend went by too quickly!  Was feeling subpar the past couple weeks -- spent too much time indoors and got a little bit stir crazy.  So I didn't mind not being home much this weekend, but I am paying the price for too much eating and drinking.  Completely exhausted!  Busy weeks ahead...  Will have to get super-organized (never my forté) and try to get on top of things... Need to pay special attention to all the details that need to be refined in preparation for the Mode Accessories Show.  Okay... bye for now.  Goodnight!

Welcome Summer 2011!

I love this day... It's my favourite day of the year, being the longest day of the year. It's almost 10:00 and it's still not quite dark out... By tomorrow the days will begin to get shorter and for some reason that makes me sad! I'm such a helio-centric. I definitely prefer warmer weather, so I am glad that Summer is officially here! Then despite the heat, I have a slight fear of over-powered below zero air conditioning. So, I almost always carry a scarf or shawl in my bag, no matter the season. Here are some of the pieces I found on my search for a patterned Summer weight scarf.

Adire Scarf from Anthroplogie

Naturally Dyed Organic Cotton Scarf by Julie Sinden

Julie is a Toronto designer and we often cross paths on our daily travels in the city. I'm liking her new work!

Blooms Summer Scarf by Leah Duncan

Green Matis Beach Stripe Scarf by Traits, exclusive to Liberty of London

Botany Sketch Scarf from Anthroplogie

Multi-color Stripes Woven Scarf by Nitscreations

Lightweight Merino Wool Shawl in Iris Grey by Virginia Johnson

Might have to bike over to the shop on Ossington to check out the latest offerings in real life!

Fluorite Print Scarf by Weston Scarves, exclusive to Liberty of London

Okay... I think I am going to sew myself something new and season appropriate to wear before I head of to dreamland for the night. Happy Summer to you all!