Handcrafted Waxed Canvas Bags and Specialty Cases
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It’s Almost Spring and I’m Back To Work
Nol is almost 6 months old now and I decided that it’s time to go back to work. I’m in the studio 3 days a week to start. Right now I’m working…
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My Studio While I Was Away…
It’s been 2.5 weeks since we welcomed baby Nol into our lives. It’s a busy time for us, taking care of our newborn and our 3 year old. I call it managing…
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Thank You George of Revolver Coffee For Modeling The Field Bag
I just want to thank George, of Revolver Coffee for modeling the waxed canvas field bag in charcoal grey. Revolver Coffee is a family-run artisanal coffee house located in the Gastown area…
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Development of the Waxed Canvas and Leather Field Bag
Well, I’m now 39 weeks pregnant and baby doesn’t want to come out yet, so I thought I would update the blog. This past summer, other than making stock for Fall/Winter, I also…
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Studio Update: Stocked Up For For Fall/Winter 2014
This week, I’m 9.5 months pregnant with my 2nd child. My due date is August 29th, at the start of “Labour” Day weekend, but baby could be coming any day now. Pax…
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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)…
