Promo: Ode Boutique

 One of my stockists Ode Boutique creates beautiful lookbooks. I just love their aesthetic, especially of their Spring Folklore promo. (featured above). I was also happy to see that one of our Totem Bags made an appearance in their New Blooms lookbook. (shown below). They have a great website and online shop, full of beautiful things and inspiration. I highly recommend a visit.

Process: Fringe & Pattern

Another sneak peak at what I am working on for our photo shoot this weekend. So many bright colours, prints and fringe (!) for Summer. So excited!!

Inspiration: Summer Lookbook

This weekend we are shooting the summer lookbook and around 50 new bags soon to be added to the shop. (!!)  My mind is buzzing non stop, trying to organize it all. These photo shoots are very gratifying but overwhelming - I use so many different kinds of fabrics that it is so hard to bring everything together into a cohesive whole. Above are a few images inspiring me for various reasons from palette to lighting style, makeup, poses etc.  I can't wait to share it with you all! XO

Summer 2014

I have now acquired a huge stash of vintage Saltillo blankets and tapestries from Mexico. I think they are quite magnificent and I hope you agree. I am very very excited for the next shop update, which I anticipate will go live in the last week of April. It will be bursting with colour, as you can see, and we will have many one of a kind bags to choose from. Check back here for more updates as things unfold. Hope the sun is emerging in your locale as it is now (finally) in Toronto. xo