What's New

First thing I need to say is a HUGE sorry for not posting yet this week! So.... I'M SUPER SORRY!  We've been crazy busy this past week at the store tagging and putting out items, but it's also very exciting because it's all spring and summer items!  I think today is the first day that it's finally starting to feel like spring{ I don't know how nice it is out side, but from in the store I see the sun shining, snow melting, and the fact that I'm putting out cute floral dresses probably helps } Here are a few photos of some new clothes and jewellery that we have. Hope you enjoy!

   

       
      
*Broken plate necklaces - $18
*Earrings - $10

Saturday

So I don't usually do posts on the weekends BUT I forgot to mention this week that Tonight at 6:30 Sandon and Broken City will be play at Coffee Comfort. Its a tour fundraiser for Sandon, { I think its Beyond exciting that he's going on tour!}

This afternoon I'll be making some more Broken Plate Necklaces.

*I think I've finally mastered the art of breaking plates*

 So Tonight, 6:30, Coffee Comfort, be there :)

Handmade Lovelies ~Belts~

These belts come in MANY different styles, sizes, and colors.{plus they're only $20!} I love all of them! We also got some more jewelry in. If your out and about today stop in and check them out.

Hope you all have a FANTASTIC Friday, and weekend! ~ J

10 Things I love...

#1... when I win a free coffee on Roll Up The Rim

#2...music. { that's very broad, and music would always be on this list if. So I'm just putting my top songs this week } 

Jason Upton rocks my socks.

The unwinding cable car - Anberlin

This is love - Luminate

Bird Song - Florence and the Machine

Fidelity - Regina Spektor.

 #3... Ruffles

#4...   Journals { I have WAY to many }

#5... Coffee Dates With Friends ** this was going to be a photo of Dani and I at lunch today but I forgot to take a photo :( }

#6... Owls

#7... Making dresses

#8... Taking Photos

#9.. Coffee. { I'm addicted! }

#10... Old books.

Some handmade lovelies ~Touche~

I am SOOO excited to show you guys these gorgeous necklaces and headbands! With it being DIY month here at the store it just fits perfect that we would start selling them :)

Aren't they amazing!? I love them all. Stop in to the store to check out more!

* These 2 photos don't have any special reason for being on here. I just REALLY miss Vancouver today, and these were 2 of my favourite photos I took there :) *

DIY Guest Post :: Dani from "Woolly Jumper" Blog

It's exciting to have been asked to do another guest post, but this time not about clothes from England, but a DIY post.

Only in the last year or so, have a discovered a hidden love for thrifting, crafting and restoring. I love finding that item that most people would walk passed and not even notice, but yet something in my heart jumps beacuse i see the potential that it could be. There is such a sense of achievement when restoring that old chair that only cost you $2, or creating something you put time and creativity into.

This post i wanted to share with you a little craft i did last week. I am entering my second trimester of pregnancy and with the nausea finally subsiding i needed to get my creative juices flowing again. This was just the ticket.

STEP ONE :: I bought 4 square pieces of cork board from the dollar store, they came in packs of 2 for $2 each, so a total cost of $4. plus my $1 wooden embrodiery hoop (i got the largest one i could find)

STEP 2 :: Take your four pieces of cork board and get your glue gun ready to glue them all together

STEP 3 :: Now that you have all four glued together you are ready to trace the inner wooden hoop ontop of the cork board

Because the cork that i had bouight was so thin i was able to use my scissors to cut the circle out which helped alot, but if its thicket then an exacto/stanley knife will work (just make sure you have something under your cork board so you don't cut into your table)

STEP 4 :: Now I could start to see it coming together. it was certainly easier than i thought, as i didnt need to use a knife. I had a lot of left overs, but don't them away, you never know what craft may come up that you need.

Now grab your fabric.

STEP 5 :: I have had this fabric for months. I love it, and i plan on using it for my future kitchen blinds, but i had extra and with my notice board going in the kitchen what better a fabric to use! I fall in love with anything floral and vintage! this fabric makes my crafty heart tingle!

STEP 6 :: Lets get staple-ing. I was going to just hot glue gun it, but when i tested the stapler, as i  wanted the fabric to be tight on the cork board, it turns out the staples did not go all the way through, so it was perfect!
TIP :: When stapling make sure that you make little folds to make sure you dont get creases on the top side that will be showing.

STEP 6 :: Hot glue the inside hoop onto your fabriced cork circle and allow to dry... put some pressure on it to make sure it adheres well.
I then added the outside hoop that is adjustable, which makes it much easier to work with and adjust to hold the inside hoop and fabric circle.
I like moving the outside hoop back a little so that it covers the fabric that is peeping out from the gluing the inside hoop on. Plus it gives it a little ridge

 ALL DONE!!! I love it! it adds a whole new cute vintage feel in my kitchen! Once i find some ribbon i like i may add that to the top so i was use these cute little pegs that my friend from pocketful of whimsy made me for christmas!

ahhh craft done... time to shower!
Dani