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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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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Salut tout le monde!!!
Vous ne savez que faire ce weekend? Bravez la pluie pour la peine et visiter une quarantaines d’artisans au Puces Pop Printemps! J’y serai, avec des nouveautés aussi (bijoux de lunettes quelqu’un???) :)
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Hey everyone!!!
You don’t know what to do this weekend? Combat the rain and come visit around around forty crafters at the Spring Puces Pop! I’ll be there, with new stuff too (jewelry for your glasses anyone???) :)
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June 5-6 Juin
11am-6pm
Fédération Ukrainienne, 213 Hutchison /Fairmount, Montreal Qc.
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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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I don’t know if it’s the future moving out that’s doing this, but I’m really into prints and decor these days! My Etsy faves are flowing with decor pieces and furniture and prints and art and vintage lovelies!
I’ve never really decorated any apartment I’ve been in since I moved out from my parent’s place, thinking I wouldn’t stay there for a long time, since it wasn’t really nice places or decor worthy… When I move this year, I’m going to remedy that this time, for sure, wherever I end up. I really need a HOME, a sanctuary, a special reassuring place, a cocoon, a whatever you wanna call it, not just a place to live!
SO!
Really loving this little Quebec shop I discovered today, Oh My Ampersand. Simple interesting quotes and designs that make me want to get the whole collection!
Oh, and I couldn’t resist buying this little vintage metal apple from SevenBC‘s shop. Too cute, right? It’ll look great in my future new place. ;)
Venez me voir au Souk@Sat pour votre magasinage des Fêtes!
J’y serai avec tous mes items brodés, décor mural et colliers!
Come see me this weekend at Souk@Sat for your Holiday shopping!
I’ll be there will all my stitched items, from Wall Wear to necklaces!
Dec. 11 – 12, 12–9pm
Dec. 13, 12–5pm
Société des arts technologiques [SAT]
1195, boul. St-Laurent
(entre René-Lévesque et Ste-Catherine)
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* I still have 2 Gift Guides to publish, For Her, and for DIY Peeps! They are coming! :D
Just been busy with 2 Holiday events and Holidays sales in the shops. Everything’s colliding at the same time! :)
Venez me voir au cette fin de semaine PucesPop/RustyPlum pour votre magasinage des Fêtes!
Come see me this weekend at PucesPop/RustyPlum for your Holiday shopping!
Dec. 5, 11am – 7pm
Dec. 6, 11am – 5pm
105 St-Viateur Ouest
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SOOOOO much has happened recently, so much new!! So here’s the post for all of it at the same time! :)
As you can see above, I launched a new collection of 5 stitched necklaces on wooden pendants! I’m really loving the texture contrast with these! I hope you’ll give ‘em love too :)
Also, as you can see above again, I now have a series of new pictures for style you already know and love! My wonderful friend (and Etsy seller!) Noemiah agreed to be my model for a day last month! Don’t you just love her look (and awesome glasses!)? :)
Hopefully that’ll help you shop online, I know it’s not always easy as it seems! :) Look for them now on about half my jewelry pieces!
The Serpentine line also made it’s debut! It’s about a simple dashed design with lovely enamel chains. For the unique discreetness!
Last but not least, I recently added 3 bricks & mortar shops (from a 2 to now 5, big jump!) and 2 online shops where I sell my wares! Toronto, Ottawa and Old-Montreal can now find my stuff near them!! Go to my website to get addresses and links! ;)
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Voila! Now you know everything… or so ;)
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Hey everyone! This is a little French post on events in the city this weekend :)
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Vous ne savez que faire ce weekend? J’ai deux évènements à ne pas manquer pour vous!
Premièrement, visitez Puces Pop dans le cadre du festival Pop Montréal, cette foire artisanale qui prend de plus en plus en popularité plus les années passent! Vous y trouverez une centaine d’exposants proposant leur produits faits main, des bijoux aux affiches en passant par déco et savons!
Vous y trouverez aussi… Eh bien moi! Ainsi que toute ma collection Nea de bijoux et de broderies!
Venez vous gâter un peu ou commencez vos achats des Fêtes à l’avance, pour une fois! :)
De 11h à 19h les 3 et 4 octobre, au 105 rue St-Viateur Ouest.
Ensuite, dirigez vous à la 2e édition de Stylist’s Own! Là aussi, vous y trouverez une foule de produits québécois, le tout focussé sur des pièces uniques ou à petits tirages. Vêtements, accessoires, bijoux, déco, tout y sera pour de merveilleuses découvertes!
2 octobre de 10h à 21h, 3 octobre de 10h à 18h, 4 octobre de 12h à 18h, au 400 rue McGill.
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Want flair, fashion and a vintage look to go with it?
Next time you’re looking for all of those at the same time, think about Les enfants sauvages from right here in my city, Montreal!
They have really great pieces that are sure to pass thru time! And the pictures, love ‘em!!
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At Hazel & Hunter you’ll find wonderful spruced up vintage furniture you’ll fall in love with!
From right here in Montreal, Julie finds great shapes in chairs and benches and then runs to the studio to pair them with new fabrics to give them a new life! Also check out her wonderful pillows!
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Montrealer Eva Juliet offers prints with positive messages and beautiful graphics and illustrations. Typography is given lots of importance in them, too!
English versions also available, but obviously, I suggest the French ones! :)
Pretty & soothing!
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Hey everyone!!
You must wonder where’s I’ve been right? Had been posting around 5 new posts a weeks for a while, and suddenly, everything stops!
Well, I had to prepare for last week’s big event, I was Featured Seller on Etsy for a full 48 hours, from Monday to Wednesday! It was AWESOME!! More than 75 items were sold in that time frame, and all of them were shipped by Thursday! Whew! What a ride!! :) Make sure to read my interview, right HERE! :)
Plus, next Saturday and Sunday, here in Montreal, is the Puces Pop Printemps craft fair, where I will be selling my jewels and stitching! Anyone in the area is more than welcomed to come say hello, and check out the stuff “for realz”!! :)
May 16-17, 11am to 6pm
At Ukrainian Federation, 5213 Hutchison
List of vendors
With that said, I’ll be back to a more regular shedule of more blogging and more awesome handmade finds real soon! Chill around! :)
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{ Another French post! I was due for a couple ;) }
Deux petites suggestions activités weekend! :)
Premièrement, mon ami Olivier Blouin présente son exposition photographique Concret(e) chez Atelier Punkt.
Vous avez deviné, déclinaison sur le béton, en architecture et paysages, du Québec à l’Afrique! J’ai vu quelques clichés, et ça vaut vraiment le détour!!
Jusqu’au 8 avril 2009.
Par la suite, visitez Stylist’s Own, qui fait référence à ces scéances photos de mode où certains articles sont décrits comme appartenant au styliste (et donc qu’on ne peut se procurer). On y propose des créateurs d’ici et d’ailleurs de divers domaines qui présentent des pièces uniques jamais vues par le public, le tout suggéré par Amazit (qui s’occupe aussi du Souk@Sat!).
Avec des noms comme Brollte, Denis Gagnon, Furni, Renata Morales et Harakiri, la première édition promet d’être un succès!
Du 3 au 5 avril 2009.
