Handcrafted Waxed Canvas Bags and Specialty Cases
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Custom Bag: Last Custom Order Before Offspring #2 Comes
This is a custom tote for a customer, in Toronto, who has already bought 2 totes from me before. I didn’t ask her what she intends to use it for, but I’m…
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Greek Day Vancouver 2014
My boys and I went to Greek Day on Broadway this past weekend. It happens only once a year and this is an event that has been going on for over 40…
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Vancouver Main Street Car Free Day (2014)
This past Sunday was Father’s Day and also Car Free Day Vancouver. There were several neighbourhoods participating (Commercial Drive, Kitsilano, West End and Main Street), where streets closed down to road traffic…
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In The Studio: A Few Shots That I Took While Working
Happy Friday Everyone! Here’s a few shots that I took in the studio this week. I’ve been working on a batch of medium zipper totes in charcoal grey. I still find it…
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18th Annual Ladner Village Market – 2014
We had lovely weather this weekend in Vancouver. My husband and I took our little guy and my parents to the 18th annual Ladner Village Market and it was a lot of…
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It’s Like Pulling Teeth…
I’ve been working on creating stock recently. Right now I’m making 30 medium zipper totes. The totes have a full solid brass zipper at the top to keep everything secure. Many of…
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Inspiration Board
A little inspiration to get through the middle of the week. Image via Brooklyn Tweed blog (knitting yarns and patterns) Wheel Thrown, handmade stoneware cup with ocean landscape by Leili Design ($28)…
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Do You Get Food Delivered To You While You Work?
I just want to show you what happens during the day while I’m working. My mom takes care of my son when I work over at her place. Pax doesn’t like it…
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5 Reasons Why I Use Bridle Leather On My Waxed Canvas Bags
Hi Everyone. I hope you had a nice weekend. It was raining with some sunny periods this weekend in Vancouver. My family and I mostly stayed indoors, so I don’t have any…
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Inspiration Board
A few new images to add to the inspiration board. 1. Hand-thrown ceramic planter by Gin Bay (South Carolina) 2. Handmade home accessories by Cotton and Flax (Los Angeles) 3. Hazukashi House by ALTS…
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Best Free Places To Go In Vancouver: The West End, A Downtown Neighbourhood By The Beach
It finally feels like spring in Vancouver. We had warm weather this weekend and it felt great to go do something outdoors. My boys and I went to English Bay, a beach…
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The Food Market Inside Grand Central Terminal – New York City
Grand Central Terminal is truly an amazing building. It was built in 1913 and has 44 train platforms inside. I don’t know how many floors it contains, but there are 3 that…
