11.16.2011

PARTY TIME, EXCELLENT

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OK, this actually happened last Thursday but I am bad at keeping on top of blogging. Anyway, went to a girls-only party Thursday night at the lovely Audrey Cantwell's amazing three-story loft. Her space is so great, awesome high ceilings and decor that completely reflects her personality - witchy mystic metal sweetie pie.

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Goddamn owls - I'm totally terrified of them so of course Audrey has this huge one perched over her couch.

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When I arrived there was a home-tattoo thing going on - sewing needle/india ink style. You know, Thursday stuff.

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Ouch dudes, that looks painful.

Afterwards we headed down to April Lea's place + met her kitten.

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And then this happened:

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11.14.2011

FALSE FRONTS AND PAPER FOLIAGE

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Just a few images from my walks around the city this weekend. The strange, lonely beauty of both these subjects really struck me.

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11.04.2011

LAZY FRIDAY POST

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I've finally uploaded a new scarf to the shop - one which I made a couple weeks ago and have been keeping all to myself. I'm not usually a hoarder of my own pieces, but after visiting my leather guy and finding this perfect green/gold suede I had-ta-have it. There are certain colours I just adore and this musty-golden-olive is one of my top colours, second only to my number one favourite which I've affectionately dubbed "baby poop". I know, I know, I'm doing a really good job of selling it, right? No kidding though, find me the perfect faded green/brown and I'm in heaven.

I have a complicated relationship with colour.

And I'm rambling.

Anyway, here are a couple more pics of this favourite scarf, and a *link* too if you want to check it out further. Happy weekend!

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10.31.2011

WHAT IS SHE BUILDING IN THERE?

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Hiya all. Thanks so much to everyone who took advantage of my little birthday sale, the response was overwhelming and I'm going to be sewing all week long + longer. I love love love and appreciate your support, thank you again.

I've been intensely busy these past three weeks - filling orders, drafting and grading patterns and thinking about Fall 2013 (omg, this industry is time-retarded). I foresee things not letting up till the new year and, of course, it's always my blogging that falls by the wayside. I also just got back from a teensy whirlwind of a trip to NY, questing for fabrics and finding nothing. At least I had delightful visits with some of my favourite people in the city and ate a ton of good food, go me.

From now till forever though it's back to work, head down, hands dirty style. So what am I working on? Well, I'm madly filling your orders from my sale which, *fingers crossed*, should all be shipped out by the end of this week. I'm also sending a new shipment of dresses to Victoire in anticipation of party season (the one that falls between Halloween and 'why isn't winter over yet').

Here are some (not very good) pictures of the 'Saturn' dress:

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It even has a little secret party happening in the peplum, good for spinning on the dance floor.

And here's the 'Neptune' dress, so named because one feels like a slippery little iridescent fish while wearing it.

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Sorry again about the bad photos, bad blogging, bad time-management etc. Oh, and can someone please tell me how to photograph a black dress against a white wall without losing all the details? I'm useless.

10.17.2011

TREAT YOURSELF

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Hey, guess what? This week marks the birthday of my Etsy shop; I turn one-year-old on October 20th!

To celebrate, I'm offering a discount of 25% off everything in my shop starting today, Monday October 17th, through Sunday October 23rd. Use the code: birthdayparty at checkout and enjoy 25% off purchases all week long. Birthday treats for everybody!

10.13.2011

I WANT THESE

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Rosa Mosa 'Tunga' boot.

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They're slick enough to wear everyday but wacky enough to stand out in a sea of black wedges. And they're on sale! (though still about $400 too dear for me at present). Is it just me or does October feel like (internet) window shopping month? My want-list grows ever longer....

9.30.2011

JUST FOUND A DATE FOR FRIDAY NIGHT

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Guess what came in the mail today? I'm not even going to crack it till this evening when I can savour it while tucked under a blanket with a glass of white wine. Serendipitous indeed, what a pleasant surprise on a Friday afternoon.

Does anyone know where I can buy back issues of nos. 2 & 3 of The Gentlewoman?

9.28.2011

ZZZzzzzzz...

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A week of sewing, cleaning and trying to get over a cold. Feeling less than inspiring, would rather be sleeping.

9.20.2011

IT'S UP

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Hand-Slashed, Genuine Black Leather Pencil Skirt. Find it here!

9.19.2011

COMING THIS WEEK

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Stay tuned this week as I post a few new items in my shop, including this hand-cut leather skirt you may remember from way back when. I finally found the time to perfect a few details and am feeling ready to make it available to anyone interested. I'll be taking proper photos tomorrow, with listings going up (hopefully) no later than Thursday. I'll keep you posted.

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Happy I finally got a chance to show off one of my very favourite paintings too; my Nana bought this fox on a trip to London many years ago and gifted me with it when I moved to Montreal. It's ghostly visage haunted me throughout childhood but it now feels like my familiar, watching over me as I work.

For me the fox head has become a personal talisman of sorts, something I cherish and feel protected by. I wear my Pyrrha fox head ring, or the bronze amulet my sister gave me for my 30th birthday everyday:

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