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Each Spring, I do an inventory of all supplies and samples that I’ve made. To make room, I like to sell the samples at a discounted price, 30% off. Samples are mechanical…

It felt like a long winter. At this time of year in Ottawa, the snow is melting and you can start to see the greenery. I’m looking forward to the warmth, long…

Wishing you a restful holiday. The studio is cleaned up and I’ll be taking the next 2 days off. The Canada Post strike ended about a week ago and some new orders…

This is the latest batch of mechanical keyboard cases I finished. As it’s day 25 of the Canada Post strike, these will be wrapped up and waiting to be shipped. The last…

In 2017 I started designing mechanical keyboard cases or sleeves when my husband, Christian, wanted one for his keyboard. Since then, every so often, I would be asked if I make anything…

This year, there were some great colour combinations for bags and mechanical keyboard cases. While I design and make them, I attribute the finished item to the customers’ colour choices. There were…

This is our 4th Christmas in Ottawa. I always keep it simple; I make them something, buy some treats and book a short trip to have fun together. When I’m working on…

I make samples regularly for taking photos and sizing. When I’m done with them and have quite a few, I like to sell them at a good price. This time around, I…

The weather in Ottawa was unusually warm this week (high 20c). With the wild weather we had in July (thunderstorms, small tornadoes and a flood), it seems September and this first week…

I hope you’re having a good summer. This month marks 10 years since I started Modern Coup. From working in a 75 sq. ft. room in Vancouver (above), having 2 boys along…

It’s that time of year where I’m working on new designs and making room in the studio. I have quite a few sample bags and mechanical keyboard cases or sleeves at very…