To counter the fact that I hate April’s Fool day (I go paranoid, and fall in every trap possible… I hate it, I’m telling ya! lol), I decided impulsively this morning to offer a 15% OFF everything in my Etsy Shop for 3 days only!
Shopaholics, GO! :)
Promo code at checkout: itsnotajoke
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Pst.
Love that font in my little flyer as much as I do?
It’s Museo, and get 3 weights of it totally free, right here :)
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5 very different girls.
I always say that my friendships are the most important thing in my life. Without them, I have no idea in what mental state I would be in, seriously. Admit it, you feel the same about yours ;)
If you follow me on Twitter (if not, click right here), you probably already know who some of them are, especially those which I affectionately call my Crafty Chicks, since I regularly tweet with them.
But let me introduce to you properly my favorite Montreal crafty chicks! How we met, a glimpse of how they are, what they do! :D
We are 5, we are all very different (as you can see in the picture above!), and we are all creative fabulous ladies!
Je vous aime donc tout plein!!!!! -xxxxx- *mushy*
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This is Noémie, aka Noemiah.
She is the very first of these ladies that I met. It’s with her that everything started, that my artsy, lonesome at home, world changed. And for that, I will forever be thankful.
Actually, I’m not even sure precisely how it happened, but I think we started messaging each other online business questions on Etsy. And then we started meeting and chatting a little at craft shows. And then, obviously, supply shopping together and coffees and lunches HAD TO happen!
She is one of the most creative and fashion savvy people I know! She’s always browsing the Web to not miss what’s new in fashion, find wonderful vintage clothing items and then let us all know about it! You think you discovered something new? NOPE! She’s soooo ahead of you already and knows all about it! haha! She’s a wonderfully sweet and funny person, as well as a little shy at times, but she’s also always the one to suggest a lunch so we can all see each other again and again and have wonderful times! :D
She makes fabulous feather jewelry, and here are a few of her latest pieces!
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This is Mélanie, aka MelanieFavreau.
One day, Noémie purchased something from Mélanie on Etsy, and since they live like almost steps from each other, they decided to exchange the goodies in person, at their mutual post office. They kept bumping into each other there after that when shipping their sales, and it started a friendship. Noémie then organized a little something, and that’s how I met Mel too!
She is a very caring person, and always has a pep-talk ready for anyone close to her who needs it. She can at one moment tell-it-like-it-is, and then the next moment go completely soft and space out when she sees a kitty (no wonder she has 5!). She’s not one to follow trends: she does as she pleases, and you either like it or you don’t, and that’s just how it is. How refreshing, right? :)
She also creates from scratch awesome sterling silver jewelry, that she models herself in her photos. I’m still impressed, I don’t have that courage! lol
Here are a few:
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This is Tamara, aka ThisIlk.
As Montrealers and fans of handmade, we all like to know what other locals are making, and selling on Etsy, and that is how everyone started noticing Tamara. How could someone not want to meet a cool chick like her, right!? After seeing her work in mutual consignment shops and at craft shows, Tamara naturally joined the group! The first time I really got to know more about her, we were vendor neighbors at the Souk@Sat 2009 craft show for a whole 4 days. It was truly a great show, enhanced by her presence! :)
She is one of the nicest people ever! She will talk to anyone, anywhere, anytime, with a bigggg smile. She always has a kind word or compliment for her friends, and their work. She is well-traveled, passionate about vintage eras, inspired by everything and anything, and super driven: everything life brings is another reason to push forward and improve. She’s definitely a free spirit!
Her jewelry line is adorned by vintage lace, which she totally makes her own!
Here are some pieces in which she unleashes her creativity:
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This is Paule, aka Paule T. B.
On a very brrrr cold winter night last year, Noémie, Mélanie, Tamara and I decided to check out the opening night of an art exhibit at (R.I.P.) Headquarters Boutique. It was a showcase of the super talented Paule. As Mel and I were browsing the gallery, Noémie and Tamara started chatting with Paule about a painting of a girl that, weirdly enough, looked a whole lot like Tamara! The two girls quickly arranged to do collaborations with Paule for their own work. Since they obviously found her super cool, Mel & I quickly got to meet her too in the Spring. We all meshed so good and easily with her, it was a no-brainer to invite her to every meet we had from that point on!
She is truly a hilarious girl: never you will have a dull moment in her company! Oh my, the intense laughs we’ve all had when her quirky humor just bursts out! She is a sensitive person, and she has a whole lot of compassion and understanding for the people she cares about. She can also offer up much needed advice and opinions when she’s asked to (and that is how I learned that when I straighten my hair too much, I look too harsh and it doesn’t match my personality. lol!).
She draws fabulous pieces of art that everyone wants, and so will you:
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This is me, Janick, aka Nea.
I am like this and like that.
And I make this and that.
And my life is truly better since I met these wonderful women.
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Can’t get enough of geometrics, and vintage color mixes!
Get your fix with Aiguille et Fil (which means “needle and thread” in French), held by the super talented Liz.
Tunics, tops, dresses, pants! Wonderful shapes and details that can also be done custom sized! There’s just no reason not to love :D
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At Tickette, words (and definitions) are crucial!
Made out of metal, words like Necklace and Earrings are actually used to make necklaces and earrings. Sometimes going back to the basics make for the most awesome wearable statement pieces!
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The geometric trend is not a trend anymore. It’s a MANIA! Can’t help but loving it, in fact!
Jessalin Beutler totally took charge of this fact, and offer great hand-painted clothing sporting triangles, lines and rectangles, as well as flashy color combos, for our viewing (and wearing) pleasure! I want like 10 different things! :D
Is it me or do these look especially hot on the dudes? (Totally a single chick comment, I know. lol)
Check it out, yo!
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Usually, ceramics are to be used gentily, orlooked at.
But at Studio Kahn (in Jerusalem), ceramic is to bemanipulated and broken before use. Yep! Don’t think you can use these pieceswithout breaking them first! Snap that necklace before you wear. Snap that salt and pepper shaker into two pieces so you can then actually use them!
How different and interactive and funnnnnnn! :D
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I love antlers, which are shed each year naturally, and I know I’m not the only one! I’m still looking for the perfect antler piece- that I can afford, I mean – for a special little wall in my living room! I’ll find, eventually! :)
Had to share with you my recent finds!
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Over at Riordan Roache, clothings are like feelings. Each piece expresses such strong emotions, from confidence to fragility.
Cuts have an old feel to them but are absolutely brought to this contemporary era!
And pictures are just well, so dreamy! Don’t you just feel in France or Italy somewhere when looking at them? :)
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With Zoe’s World, you get fashion, illustration and lifestyle all wrapped up in some awesome prints!
From “I Love Coffee and Louboutin” to “My Hot Cashmere” and “I Love Karl”, every fashionista who doesn’t take things too seriously will find a print to their liking and display it with pride! :)
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At Okapi (located in France) you’ll find wonderful pieces to wear with a touch of texture heaven!
From shrugs to necklaces to scarves, you’ll find tons of modern wares in many different kinds of fibers and techniques! The shop is pretty new, so once you see everything, you’ll just want moreeeee! :)
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Talk about an ethereal and fabulous handmade clothing find!
Every single piece (mostly dresses, but also a few accessories) from MagnolijaDRESS is just wonderfully detailed and embellished with something special, like chains and buttons and lace and silk! To dream of and die for!
Plus, the photography is just so dreamy! Adore!!
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“Forest Raft 1″, by VanessaSky.
So, I come from the woods. I live in the city. I am good in the city! But some days, I wake up and I just miss the woods so SO much.
I’ve been thinking for the past few weeks about perhaps loosing my tattoo virginity in a nearby future. I’m pretty much decided, but still a little scared to be honest! So I’m going with some friends (who are all tattoo non-virgins, like A LOT lol) today to the Art Tattoo Show that’s being held here in Montreal this weekend, to get me that extra information to decide if I want it for sure!
My idea for a first tattoo would be something woodsy, like a few leaves with an acorn and a branch maybe! It’s a very basic idea, but I’d like it to represent where I grew up :) A tribute to the forest, where I breathe better!
With that said, found a few woodsy related items I really adore! Check ‘em out! :)
Bent cherry branch earrings, by shlomitofir.
Pine needle gourd, by violetq.
“Seasons” print, by Cathy McMurray.
Mouse pad, by Shim and Sons.
Antler necklace, by Eleanor Lee.
“Acorns”, by shannonpix.
Forest vinyl wall decals, by NouWall.
Branch hairpiece, by CarrieBilbo.
“Woodsmen”, by f2images.
“One Orange House” print, by Not Too Pink.
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It’s been 4 years already since I opened shop on Etsy! WOOHOO!
I’m having my annual anniversary sale right now, 15% OFF everything, even the new stuff I put out in the past weeks (see some below)!
Also check out my “Super Duper Sale” section for more than 15% off 30+ items!
Hop on over and celebrate with me! :D
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“Gray teal stripes” basic tote, by DrikaB. Purchased in December 2008.
Huge leafy tote, by TheSeaWithin. Purchased in January 2008.
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I need a new handmade bag! You can see (above) the two last bags I’ve purchased. Sure, I pay more for a handmade one, but no woman can say that 2 bags in more than 2 years is a lot of purchasing! I’ve used them constantly, and I adore them still! If I’m out that door, either one of them is on that shoulder of mine!
But I think I’m in need of a more “classic” one: a little simpler in color and richer in texture (rather than a fabulous print), so it can look good with some more put together outfits as well!
Here’s the ones (below) I’ve narrowed it down to, some I’m not even sure I can afford, but I like the dream… lol!
Let me know what you think!!! :D
“Auvenier XL” bag in burlap, by IraGrantEco. $85 USD.
“Agatha” bag in leather, by A Rebyc Design. $144 USD.
“Layered pleat sling”, by YorktownRoad. $120 USD.
“Quilted clutch” in brown leather with chain strap, by HomemadeBags. $80 USD.
“Poetry” bag, by BayanHippo. $44 USD.
“Sassy” denim tote with leather, by Kinies. $59 USD.
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{ A little French post for Montrealers! }
La 3e édition du Stylist’s Own arrive ce weekend!
Vous aimez avoir des objets uniques ou peu fréquents? C’est la place! De la céramique en passant par des bijoux et sans oublier des vêtements (neufs et vintage), vous y trouverez assurément quelque chose qui fera débattre votre coeur!
Cette foic-si, vous y trouverez, entre une tonne d’autres, du CeramikB, du Bure & Linon, du Harakiri, du Morales, du Norwegian Wood et du Valérie Dumaine!
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Vendredi 09 avril – 10 h à 20 h
Samedi 10 avril – 10 h à 18 h
Dimanche 11 avril – 12 h à 18 h
SUCO RESTO-LOUNGE
2108 Boulevard Saint-Laurent
(Opus Hotel Montreal)
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