Picnic placemat from LittleRedCaboose, a new friend transplanted from the Island to the Mainland.
28 May 2008
A Tad too Enthusiastic
Turns out the grand opening for BabyEats is actually tomorrow, Thursday the 29th, so - yay! - we haven't missed it! BabyVibe did a piece on them today (proving to be a more reliable source of grand opening news than I). If you're in North Van looking for something amazing to do tomorrow, check it out - and then tell me all about it. I'll be here, on the big Island.
Picnic placemat from LittleRedCaboose, a new friend transplanted from the Island to the Mainland.
Picnic placemat from LittleRedCaboose, a new friend transplanted from the Island to the Mainland.
27 May 2008
Baby Eats
Today is the 27th! It's a very special day, I can't believe I almost forgot - the grand opening of a REALLY amazing family venue in North Vancouver. It's called BabyEats, and they have the sweetest, most informative and welcoming website I've seen in a while, so I'll just let you read all about it rather than try to replicate in new words what they've so fantastically written themselves.
Organic food, natural play (carrying my toys!), and wide open spaces. I just wish I was in North Van more often.
Organic food, natural play (carrying my toys!), and wide open spaces. I just wish I was in North Van more often.
O, Dear
Yesterday was a looooong day that began well with cilantro and kisses to Little R. as she skipped off to her auntie's for the day, and piles of organic flannel, neatly folded, patiently waiting to be stitched up into burp cloths and receiving blankets.
The day quickly deteriorated. I don't have a picture of the minor sewing mayham that ensued - how does one take pictures of the tiny moments of silly error and oversight and machine malfunction? In the height of the ridiculous (forgetting to check my machine's stitch length, forgetting to serge in labels, forgetting to actually finish the second step before trying to finish the blanket entirely, bah!), I left the sewing room, made myself some toast and coffee and watched the last half of Ellen (where she suggested to Will Smith that he seriously consider being Obama's running mate) and one full episode of Degrassi: the Next Generation. After that I felt much, much better.
I took a quick trip to my local Bill Murray and he fixed my serger on the spot (on the spot!), and on the way home I found a free white board, a big one, and that was a treat because I'd been thinking about buying one and wishing they weren't so expensive. Later on, Little R. actually led me to the place where she hid my sunglasses (she could feel the mounting tension, I'm sure), and I even got the order to The Little Seed and two Etsy Bonbon orders packaged up.
I've decided that today will be a no-sewing day, and we're off to the Park. Well, first to the post office - we'll find a way to make that play too.
The day quickly deteriorated. I don't have a picture of the minor sewing mayham that ensued - how does one take pictures of the tiny moments of silly error and oversight and machine malfunction? In the height of the ridiculous (forgetting to check my machine's stitch length, forgetting to serge in labels, forgetting to actually finish the second step before trying to finish the blanket entirely, bah!), I left the sewing room, made myself some toast and coffee and watched the last half of Ellen (where she suggested to Will Smith that he seriously consider being Obama's running mate) and one full episode of Degrassi: the Next Generation. After that I felt much, much better.
I took a quick trip to my local Bill Murray and he fixed my serger on the spot (on the spot!), and on the way home I found a free white board, a big one, and that was a treat because I'd been thinking about buying one and wishing they weren't so expensive. Later on, Little R. actually led me to the place where she hid my sunglasses (she could feel the mounting tension, I'm sure), and I even got the order to The Little Seed and two Etsy Bonbon orders packaged up.
I've decided that today will be a no-sewing day, and we're off to the Park. Well, first to the post office - we'll find a way to make that play too.
26 May 2008
O, Cilantro
There's a cilantro thing in our family - N. cooks with it a lot and loves it even more. We all love it. There is nothing like mmmmm fresh cilantro on red Thai curry, in homemade guac, in - oh my, oh my - mango salsa, or dressing up a Pimms (seriously, try it instead of mint). N.'s got such a cilantro thing that our other family members laugh at him, while eagerly consuming his latest cilantro kissed dish. N.'s got such a cilantro thing that my sister and her beau actually had made a cilantro-inspired t-shirt for his birthday. It's a green ringer (from organic cotton, of course) that simply states: CILANTRO, in oldschool western cowboy font. He wears it with pride.
Today as I was clicking through my morning list of blogs, hey - keepin' up, keepin' up - I came across a link to Weelicious, a site that I'm bookmarking, and, scrolling to the bottom of the first page I found this. Mmmmm, cilantro. Why not plant your own?
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Or, perhaps, this is more your taste?
20 May 2008
Lima Bean, Robin's Nest, Lily Fleur
A week or more, and no post - but lots on the sewing table! I've been getting things together for Natural Pod, The Little Seed, Fawn+Forest (oh my, how I'm excited to be frolicking in those thars woods), Be Well Spa and a couple of special orders for dear little ones near and far. Hmm ... perhaps that in itself explains my absence in the last week. I've also had 3 awesome Saturdays at the Moss Street Market and will one day remember to take my camera to snap pics of my *new* banner and table cloths. May not sound like much, but golly - they rock my socks.
Little Wee C. wrapped like a Lima Bean
There's always plenty-o-work to be done, but I just had to make time for a wee photo shoot while my Little R. was with her auntie, with this tiny (3 week!) angel who was so very accommodating and, of course, thrilled to be wrapped in organic cotton flannel while gazing out the window at the flowers and trees in our front garden.
in Lima Bean
in Robin's Nest
in Lily Fleur
The little purple number accompanied wee C. home.
These Receiving Blankets come in a set with 2 burp cloths - all 3 pieces are finely embroidered in my signature one-of-a-kind stitching and finished with crisp, funky edging. They're made from slow organic cotton - certified, grown and milled in the USA (not overseas). I'll get some pics of the sets themselves and post them to Etsy sometime soon, and - hey, if you're in LA you can cruise by The Little Seed to pick one up, or - you know, if you're in Victoria you can always catch me at the Moss Street Market on Saturdays. Come early - these sets go like hotcakes.
Little Wee C. wrapped like a Lima Bean
There's always plenty-o-work to be done, but I just had to make time for a wee photo shoot while my Little R. was with her auntie, with this tiny (3 week!) angel who was so very accommodating and, of course, thrilled to be wrapped in organic cotton flannel while gazing out the window at the flowers and trees in our front garden.
in Lima Bean
in Robin's Nest
in Lily Fleur
The little purple number accompanied wee C. home.
These Receiving Blankets come in a set with 2 burp cloths - all 3 pieces are finely embroidered in my signature one-of-a-kind stitching and finished with crisp, funky edging. They're made from slow organic cotton - certified, grown and milled in the USA (not overseas). I'll get some pics of the sets themselves and post them to Etsy sometime soon, and - hey, if you're in LA you can cruise by The Little Seed to pick one up, or - you know, if you're in Victoria you can always catch me at the Moss Street Market on Saturdays. Come early - these sets go like hotcakes.
12 May 2008
Good things
For the last two nights I've gone to bed before 10pm. 10pm! Now that's livin'. What I can't believe is what a difference it has made to have two full nights of sleep (Little R. has slept through the last two nights as well - not a peep!). I feel brighter and more productive and even a touch less grumpy about having to do things like the dishes. :) Heck, I even mowed the lawn. Actually, I love to mow the lawn.
Today, while Little R. was kickin' it up with Auntie M, I made myself busy with a day of prep work. I have 2 serious piles to show for 6 hrs of work ... the makings of 20 Toddler Leaf Bibs and 25 Caseys are stacked up on my sewing table ready to go.
The other day Little R. and I stopped by a new coffee shop on our way home from the park-across-town - Koffi. I totally dug it's orange/brown/white retro vibe, and the fellow was really great with Little R. Not to mention the excellent Latte. I highly recommend stopping by, and taking in what ever art piece is on show at the little gallery across the street. (And, hey - you'll find me in the archives.)
Now, off to bed for the third night of early sleeps. Even if Little R. doesn't sleep this whole night through, I'll have the last two to think fondly back on.
Today, while Little R. was kickin' it up with Auntie M, I made myself busy with a day of prep work. I have 2 serious piles to show for 6 hrs of work ... the makings of 20 Toddler Leaf Bibs and 25 Caseys are stacked up on my sewing table ready to go.
The other day Little R. and I stopped by a new coffee shop on our way home from the park-across-town - Koffi. I totally dug it's orange/brown/white retro vibe, and the fellow was really great with Little R. Not to mention the excellent Latte. I highly recommend stopping by, and taking in what ever art piece is on show at the little gallery across the street. (And, hey - you'll find me in the archives.)
Now, off to bed for the third night of early sleeps. Even if Little R. doesn't sleep this whole night through, I'll have the last two to think fondly back on.
11 May 2008
Hip Young Parent
Happy Mother's Day dear mama friends!
I hope you all, known and unknown, had a wonderful day - I sure did! It started with Little R. sleeping the whole night long (and it was my turn to tend to her, what a gal!), a family morning walk to our favourite coffee shop, followed by cheering on GiGi as she skated circles around the Riot Girls at today's Victoria Rollergirls Mother's Day scrimmage. We took an afternoon drive into the outskirts of town and fell in LOVE with a darling lakeside cottage that we can't afford but spent an hour or so walking around and through the place, calling out 'echo, echo' in the empty sun-drenched willow-kissed house and talking with the neighbours about what a great spot it was. We finished the day off with Auntie M and UBee enjoying a delicious husband-made homemade dinner. Little R's now in bed and I'm about to follow her there - tomorrow's a busy day of sewing! I just wanted to give a little shout out to all the mums, and to all the hip young parents too.
I hope you all, known and unknown, had a wonderful day - I sure did! It started with Little R. sleeping the whole night long (and it was my turn to tend to her, what a gal!), a family morning walk to our favourite coffee shop, followed by cheering on GiGi as she skated circles around the Riot Girls at today's Victoria Rollergirls Mother's Day scrimmage. We took an afternoon drive into the outskirts of town and fell in LOVE with a darling lakeside cottage that we can't afford but spent an hour or so walking around and through the place, calling out 'echo, echo' in the empty sun-drenched willow-kissed house and talking with the neighbours about what a great spot it was. We finished the day off with Auntie M and UBee enjoying a delicious husband-made homemade dinner. Little R's now in bed and I'm about to follow her there - tomorrow's a busy day of sewing! I just wanted to give a little shout out to all the mums, and to all the hip young parents too.
06 May 2008
Double Happiness
Two posts today, there's much to share! N. and Little R. are in the bath so I have at least 20 minutes of undivided computer time to get these posts done and then it's bed time and sewing time for Little R. and me, respectively (while N does the dishes; thank you, N!). Two of my favourite for-me-things are sleeping and sewing, and lately there seems to be so little time for either.
I've been introducing a few new products over the past couple of weeks, and sometimes I think I'm crazy to keep coming up with new ideas (or even new takes on old ideas) - but I just can't stop the creative forces.
Double Cream Blanket for Baby
I totally enjoyed introducing folks to the Rabbit Rattles at the Market on Saturday - people loved them! - and will definitely be bringing them into production this week and next. Another new piece is the Double Cream Blanket - I'm really in love with these! They are so fresh and modern and completely organic and oh-so-wrap-me-up inviting.
Double Cream Twist
The Double Cream Blankets are made from two gorgeous layers of thick, supple and all organic cotton - one side is certified organic cotton flannel, the other plush mod organic cotton weave, both USA grown and milled - approximately 35x35 inches and hand made by me in my studio in Victoria BC Canada. They are light-medium weight baby blanket, just a touch too heavy for easy swaddling, but perfect for tucking in the crib or stroller and for creating a soft and safe spot for your little one to lay out on.
Double Cream Fold
These blankets are available from me at the Moss Street Community Market, and in my Etsy store too. Mmmm ... full-fat happiness!
I've been introducing a few new products over the past couple of weeks, and sometimes I think I'm crazy to keep coming up with new ideas (or even new takes on old ideas) - but I just can't stop the creative forces.
Double Cream Blanket for Baby
I totally enjoyed introducing folks to the Rabbit Rattles at the Market on Saturday - people loved them! - and will definitely be bringing them into production this week and next. Another new piece is the Double Cream Blanket - I'm really in love with these! They are so fresh and modern and completely organic and oh-so-wrap-me-up inviting.
Double Cream Twist
The Double Cream Blankets are made from two gorgeous layers of thick, supple and all organic cotton - one side is certified organic cotton flannel, the other plush mod organic cotton weave, both USA grown and milled - approximately 35x35 inches and hand made by me in my studio in Victoria BC Canada. They are light-medium weight baby blanket, just a touch too heavy for easy swaddling, but perfect for tucking in the crib or stroller and for creating a soft and safe spot for your little one to lay out on.
Double Cream Fold
These blankets are available from me at the Moss Street Community Market, and in my Etsy store too. Mmmm ... full-fat happiness!
Bonbon Product Cards
They're here!
I've been waiting and waiting, and they arrived just this afternoon - the new merchandizing cards for the Organic Teething Bonbons! I designed the card, and my friend Jacob fine tuned and translated it into computer design language for the printer (I truly hope that one day I will have a design program on my computer and will know how to use it.) Aren't they grand!
They sit a modest 4x6 inches with product info on the front and full product description and instructions on the back. The Bonbons are secured to the card with two yummy hemp twine ties - perfect for retailers to tuck into a basket or hang from a hook and make for easy gift giving too. I'm so pleased with how well the card really sets off the product. Slick and pro and inviting. Yeeha!
I've been waiting and waiting, and they arrived just this afternoon - the new merchandizing cards for the Organic Teething Bonbons! I designed the card, and my friend Jacob fine tuned and translated it into computer design language for the printer (I truly hope that one day I will have a design program on my computer and will know how to use it.) Aren't they grand!
They sit a modest 4x6 inches with product info on the front and full product description and instructions on the back. The Bonbons are secured to the card with two yummy hemp twine ties - perfect for retailers to tuck into a basket or hang from a hook and make for easy gift giving too. I'm so pleased with how well the card really sets off the product. Slick and pro and inviting. Yeeha!
02 May 2008
Sneak Peek
Well, I was right - I can't resist sharing a couple of pics of the Rabbit Rattles that I finished up yesterday. These gals are absolutely darling - just over 7 inches high and made from the softest certified organic flannel cotton and checkerboard weave. Nestled inside their bodies is a wee rattle - an ingenious device, if I do say so myself, that I created to allow the wooden beads to move freely around (so that the Rabbits actually rattle) without leaving any of the rattle exposed. It's got a beautiful, gentle - and non-irritating! - sound, and is wonderfully safe.
Though their overall design and construction has been settled upon (and is completely mine*), I just have some fine tuning to do so they aren't ready for purchase - yet. The gals will be at the Market tomorrow for you to hold and rattle and give me feedback on.
See you then!
*So please, crafty design thieves, stay back!
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