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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…

I’ve fallen behind on updating the blog since summer vacation started for the boys. Between spending more time with them and bike riding, I have been working…really. I just want to show…