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Exclaim Cards

By on February 3, 2012 in H&H news

If you haven’t yet seen them in the Etsy shop yet, here is the official reveal of my new Exclaim cards for February. The whole set along with trios are available for sale, so get them now while they’re hot… like those little cinnamon heart candies. Valentine’s day is quickly sneaking up on us.

Exclaim is a set of block stamped cards for those incredibly heart-warming occasions where you want to shout out to the rooftops with joy and excitement. The inside of the cards are blank for your personal message. They come with a matching brown kraft envelope and each card is created using careful handcrafted techniques. The stamps were hand carved and printed onto fine quality white card stock.

These are great for weddings, showers, Valentines, engagements, anniversaries… you name it!

{photos taken by Scarlet O’Neill Photography}

 

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Mignonne Handmade

By on February 1, 2012 in style + beauty

To kick off the first day of February I thought I’d feature something truly romantic: the handmade creations of Jennifer Wood from Mignonne.

{Photos from Mignonne on Etsy}

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City of Craft 2011: The Final Round Up

By on December 15, 2011 in H&H news, real events

This year’s City of Craft was a huuuge success! It was a joy being a vendor and meeting so many nice people. Thank you to all those who were brave enough to step in front of my handcrafted backdrop, play around with some props, and put on their best smile or silly face. It truly was a blast! So many of the photos cracked me up, so I can’t thank them enough for the laughs.

I also cannot thank my partner in crime enough, photographer Scarlet O’Neill, for all her support and talent. I’m looking forward to many more of these photo booth sessions with her in the future.

Scarlet’s also done a little post of her own about the event. You’ll want to check that out too for more smiles.

And finally thanks to Becky Johnson, the Ring Leader, and all the City of Craft organizers and volunteers for making this thing happen. What an accomplishment!

{photos taken by Scarlet O’Neill}

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City of Craft Sneak Peek

By on November 6, 2011 in H&H news

Last week was such a blur, I feel like I’m still spinning a bit. But some great things certainly took place. Like for instance two fantastic shoots with Scarlet O’Neill, including this little taster of what’s in the works for the upcoming City of Craft show. This is just a small snippet of what’s to come. And I have to fill in the rest of that backdrop with more fabric, but I had to share since I’m so giddy with the progress so far.

Hope you all can make it out to the show to join in the fun. More details here and here.

{photos taken by Scarlet O’Neill Photography}

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Hinged Strung Stitched

By on September 28, 2011 in found + loved, planning + advice

It can be difficult at times to find that perfect (and perhaps personalized) wedding album or guest book. Most couples are seeking heirloom quality, and let’s face it: the local book store might not always be your best bet. Fortunately places like Hinged Strung Stitched do it right. Their handmade albums are crafted with 100% cotton rag, and are acid free and archival; all extremely important qualities for preservation of your photos. These are the type of books that will remain in the family for generations.

{photos from Hinged Strung Stitched; found via 100 Layer Cake}

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Twigs & Honey

By on August 12, 2011 in style + beauty

Myra Callan is a master craftswoman when it comes to accessories. Her soft, elegant and detailed head pieces are a bride’s dream. From vintage flapper to modern ballerina, she covers every type of bridal glamour you could imagine. Find her beautiful collection on Etsy.

{photos from Twigs & Honey on Etsy}

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Kid Icarus

By on June 27, 2011 in found + loved

Kid Icarus is a great little store and print shop here in Toronto’s Kensington Market that carries, creates and supports handmade goods.

Not too long ago, Still Motion worked with them to capture their story on camera. And it is magical! As Justin from Still Motion sums up: “working with bianca and michael of kid icarus was a blast. their shop is super cute, their location is in one of toronto’s hippest neighborhoods, and their love for craft and handmade is infectious.”

I couldn’t agree more! I have even had the privilege to meet both Bianca and Mike myself, and I really hope to work with them on some printed projects in the future. Their screen printing skills are amazing.

Check out their blog for all the fun projects and products they carry.

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LUSH is a must!

By on May 31, 2010 in gifts + favours, style + beauty

I wanted to take a moment to talk about one of my favourite companies: LUSH.

Although you may find their products to be a bit pricier than some drugstore beauty products, there’s good reason for it, and no doubt – you’re worth it!

To begin with, LUSH products are made from fresh, organic fruit and vegetables, fine essential oils and safe synthetics. They also make them all fresh by hand using little or no preservative or packaging, using only vegetarian ingredients, and with indication of when the products were made. Testing on animals is also a big no-no for them.

So I picked out a few of my faves for you:

  1. Ocean Salt. Why I like it: Like? No, LOVE. Because it’s the best scrub I’ve ever encountered, with vodka infused lime, grapefruit and sea salt, balanced with moisturizing fresh avocado butter and coconut fat. Leaves me smelling like a delicious summer drink and an afternoon on the beach.
  2. Mange Too Massage Bar. Why I like it: Mouth-watering white chocolate, honey, banana, and subtle peppermint. What more can I say? I’ve been slightly tempted at times to take a bite from this bar, but better to start with a massage first. Then who knows? You might end up tasting a bit for yourself later… if you get what I’m saying. ;) So if you’re looking to spruce things up a bit – this is the ticket.
  3. Think Pink Bath Bomb. Why I like it: This what I like to call “girls night in”… but for one. A hot, fizzing, pink bath makes me feel relaxed and feminine. And the money for these pretties goes towards fighting Breast Cancer. So you can feel really good about taking a bath with this bomb… except don’t eat the little flower candies. They’re just for fun.

{images from MAZE blog, LUSH and TheBeauty2U}

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Kim Wallace Lace Dishes

By on May 19, 2010 in found + loved

These vintage-inspired stoneware lace dishes by Kim Wallace are beautifully romantic, yet indie. They have the potential to make a great personal set for the home, as each piece is unique and you do not have to stick with just one colour – why not get a mix? They also vary in pattern, from elodie, to nyala, to lune. Finally – an elegant, modern approach to the lace dolly. Much better than the ones lying around your grandma’s place.

According to the online Australian gallery shop Udessi, each dish is made by pressing a vintage lace doily into the clay whilst wet, leaving the detailed pattern of the lace behind, and then finished with a coloured underglaze and clear gloss glaze.

Check them out here! I am SO in love.

{photos from Udessi}


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Made By Julene

By on December 26, 2009 in gifts + favours

Julene Harrison makes amazing custom hand-cut paper designs. The artwork is delicate and detailed. A framed custom design will make a unique and memorable gift for a special couple :)

Paper artwork

Paper artwork

{photos from Made By Julene}

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