Home again, home again.

It is good to be back at home, back in the studio, back to the garden and daily routine. Our family time away was fulling of adventure and blessings and – sigh – rest, and visiting with dear ones who live far away from us.

I thought I’d share a couple of pictures from the ‘Tie Dye ~ Arts for the Table’ course that I lead at Naramata Centre. This is how we kicked off our family trip – it was so much fun (and work!). My participants were from the age of 9 up to the glorious 50s, and together we made table placemats, roll-up picnic mats and sets of the most beautiful chakra prayer flags I’ve seen.

Day 1: Just starting out, learning knots and ties, and practicing impermanence by dyeing with coffee.

Day 4: Abundant chakra prayer flags drying in the shade of the giant elm and pine outside our program space.

Taking a break from my Dress Me Up studio work, using my hands for an entirely different craft, and resting and playing with my family was so renewing. I find I’ve got many fresh ideas and insights, and piles of excitement for the busy-ness of Dress Me Up work this fall. Hallelujah for holidays!

I’m back to the Moss Street Market this month (except for the last Saturday), and the Vancouver Island Baby Fair is only 25 days away (!), quickly followed by the One Of A Kind Vancouver Show and Sale in October. Stay tuned for more news on my participation in these events, and for details of my upcoming New Baby Gift Basket Give Away!

Hello September, I say: I welcome you in!

best,
Tressa

On the Road!

With a home-based business, any time is a crazy time to take a holiday – but my little family is throwing caution to the wind and hitting the road and I have to say, I’m so excited for the change of pace and scenery! I’m teaching a week-long tie dye course in Naramata, then spending a few nights at a yoga centre in the Kootenays. Ahhhh.

While I’m away all Retail orders will be filled by the Amazing Amie! The orders will going out twice a week, which is pretty close to the regular shipping schedule so you shouldn’t notice anything different. Emails won’t be checked as regularly, but all will be followed up on when I return – thanks for your understanding!

Have a wonderful rest of your August! If you haven’t seen it yet – here’s the link to my latest Newsletter. Enjoy!

all best,
Tressa

Off to Market

Grey skies and wind never keeps me away from the Moss Street Market! I'll be there today, as usual, with all my lovely organic goodies. And it's Kids Day at the Market - lots of activities for children, music and a parade! Much fun, see you there!

Give away on Tiny Decor!

Enter now on the Tiny Decor Blog to win one of my Tummy Time Gift Sets!



One of my favourite eco-focused design blogs is Tiny Decor. This month, I’ve partnered up with Tiny Decor to celebrate the launch of my new website by offering an amazing Give Away! Visit the Tiny Decor Blog and leave a comment to be entered to win!

Step by Step, ooo Baby!

For the next little while, the posts here on this blog will be the same as the posts on my What's New page on my *NEW* and *EXCITING* website. Come September this blog will again be full of divine finds, adventure stories and probably more recipes (because I like that it makes me look like I cook. Ha!)

Making Tracks

I woke up this morning to a smokin’ review of my organic collection on one of my favourite BC blogs – www.Mommyfootprint.com! When I met Suzanne (also of the amazing Green Planet Parties) at EPIC I was already a dedicated Mommyfootprint reader. It was exciting to hear that she wanted to review my products on her fantastic blog. Thanks, Suzanne!