What We Love: Summer 2018

June 27, 2018

Floral Shorts from H&M

I have been struggling recently with finding shorts that fit my body properly. There are pairs of shorts that I currently own, and have owned for many years now, that are starting to fit poorly because of the changes in my body from working out a little more -- boo hoo, I know. I'm constantly pulling at them and they ride up all the time, so I have found myself being drawn to shorts that have a much looser and more relaxed fit, like this lovely floral pair from H&M that are the exact same style as a pair that I own in an orange-y red colour. I love them!



I know that this song from Young Summer is a few years old, but, in my defense, I just recently heard it for the first time, and I think it has the perfect chill vibe for summer. I mean, her name even has the word "summer" in it. How could it not be meant for the season?! It's perfect for lounging on the deck while sharing a drink with friends, or even reading a book.


Travel Pouch from True Leaf

I am in love with this travel pouch from the shop True Leaf. Not only does that beautiful floral pattern make me think of a tropical vacation (say Hawaii or Cuba), but it would be perfect for holding any odds and ends that are needed on said getaway. Plus, it can double as a fold-able clutch to be used at any time...not just on a holiday.




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DIY: Little Dragon Wings

June 22, 2018


What you will need:

18 gauge wire
Electrical tape
Ankle or toe pantyhose
Spray on Colour hairspray

I have made these wings several times in the past few years. Two were for Halloween costumes -- a butterfly and Tinkerbell -- and one set was for this little dragon that I created for my first cosplay for the Saskatchewan Entertainment Expo a couple of years ago.


I used the following video from the Martha Stuart show (we won't even talk about how long ago that was on air) and adapted it for a smaller version, including using ankle length pantyhose instead of wasting the ones for the whole leg. I then attached them to a little dinosaur stuffie that belongs to my son from the shop The Wooden Quail.




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Behind the Art: Just Numbers

June 18, 2018


Today I am starting a new series on the blog to share the ideas and reasons behind the designs and art of the cards and art prints that you can find in the shop, starting with the card that I created for my mom's birthday a few several years ago (if you really want to know how old she was turning, look at the number in the centre of the card).

The card began with this idea to sooth my mom of the idea that she was approaching 60, and that the ages that we all turn are just numbers, nothing more. There are so many other things that we can define ourselves by other than a number. This is something that I am slowly starting to learn as I creep closer to 40.


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