Day to Day - Update

Whew things here just got very very busy. The exciting thing is that there are a whole new slew of shops that will now be carrying the line so you can now buy in person. I post all of our stockists on the site so as those orders go out I will be posting links to the shops. I am already sold out of several of the Fall fabrics which is throwing me for a loop - I didn't think they would sell out so fast. The above photos show some Jiometori totes in production and a huge pile of scarves in indigo and cutch bark. This weekend will be about catching up on some design projects - some new Fall pieces (better late than never) and hopefully some relaxing time with family and friends before a very busy period of production next week. Have a great weekend everyone! XO

Day to Day: Update

Apologies for the lack of updates, as per usual. Clearly, I am not capable of managing a blog on a daily basis. What is going on around here is the maximum enjoyment of summer. Every day has been feeling like an adventure lately, lot's of time in the sun, swimming in the lake, visits to cottages, music festivals, steppin' out in fun colourful dresses. I can't believe it is almost the end of July. Summer, slow down, please!

Introducing...

I revealed on Instagram and Facebook last week that I had been working on this new bag and on Friday just posted it to the shop. It is called The Jiometori Bag, fancy way of saying geometry in Japanese. For some time now I have been thinking about ways to use the fabrics that I love but in a large bag that can be useful and durable. I recently purchased a yukata kimono, that is, a summer kimono made from a thick cotton. It seemed perfect for this kind of thing. I am really happy with how it turned out with the leather and the various straps. The inside is lined with very thick canvas and has a big pocket with a zipper closure.

My intention was to try out this one and see how the response was. If all goes well then I will be introducing some new canvas bags for fall, similar but in my own textile pattern designs! I hope I can have these ready for late August, we'll see how the production and fabric printing process develops.

Etsy Meetup

Toronto Meetup from Etsy Inc. on Vimeo.

You may recall me talking about the Etsy meetup I spoke at a few weeks ago. The first video, documenting the evening came out today. You can spot me in the blue dress and blonde hair, haha. There is another video coming out in a few weeks that shows me being interviewed along with a few other makers. It was a really fun night, such a beautiful venue and so many like minded creative people under one roof. I am really looking forward to more events like this.

Day to Day - Update

 

 

A few things, 'round these parts:


1. I pulled out some new and some old favourite fabrics the other day for a new bag I am working on, The JaJou. I uploaded a few prototypes into the shop and will upload more later this week. I really like this bag and I am keeping it exclusive to my Etsy shop so as to keep the price low. I am also planning a major update in the next two weeks if my plans for a photo shoot all go according to plan next week. I will keep you posted.


2.Last Friday I was a speaker at an event that Etsy held here in Toronto. This photo is of me being filmed by the Etsy film crew. It was a crazy experience and I was very nervous in the days leading up to it but, in the end, all turned out great, I think. I will see the footage in the next day or so.I think the video will air on the Etsy blog in about two weeks. Again, I will link to it here when it does.


3. Blurry photo of a stack of a selection of my huge collection of textiles. I was cleaning out old boxes and thought all my blankets and carpets looked so nice when all stacked up together.


4. Went to a wedding on the weekend on The Toronto Islands. The bride is Jamaican and there was a huge Caribbean contingent with steel drums for music, great food and of course, the best music to dance too. Such a fun time...

Pinterest Picks - Print & Pattern

As the Fall collection percolates in my head, I find myself looking increasingly at bold patterns, especially tribally influenced. Aren't these images stunning? I love all of them. All taken from my Pinterest boards.

Day to Day - Update

Around these parts: 

1.Late Spring in all its glorious full form with flowers blooming, gorgeous smells, balmy sunny days and warm nights. Love it! Last weekend was a long weekend here in Canada and it was full of fun times with friends.

2. On Saturday morning I discovered one of my neighbors left two large boxes full of fashion magazines. I had a blast picking out the latest Vogue's but I did look pretty ridiculous walking home with a stack of magazines so tall that it came up past my nose!

3.A stack of Stella Clutch's that went to a new shop on Queen Street here in Toronto, The Coal Miner's Daughter. It is a most lovely shop with some handmade stuff, some vintage, jewelry and the most pretty perfumes.

4. Another shot of the messy studio wall.

5. A trip to the thrift store. I can never resist buying these Asian jackets even though I never wear them. This one was particularly lovely as it has a pretty vintage floral motif.