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Last minute ideas for Mom!

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Mother’s Day is this Sunday May 12th. If you haven’t already picked out something special for your Mom/Wife/ Grandmother, we’ve got all your basis covered!

mom2After much admiration from afar, I have finally brought the amazingly talented Krystal Speck into the shop.  Her ceramics would make any mom happy.  Mugs, vases and bowls are all available in an assortment of beautiful patterns. Handmade in Toronto.

mom6Every mom could use a stylish bag.  The newest style from Erin Templeton comes in this gorgeous Aqua, perfect for Spring.  Her bags are all made to be adjusted to make it your own.  Handmade in Vancouver.

falconwright1Falconwright clutches are handmade in Toronto.  It’s the perfect way to organize all the clutter in Mom’s purse.  Or, if she’s traveling light, it’s the only companion she’ll need for a night out!

mom1Silk scarves from Toronto’s Grace Designs are here! Nice and light for our transition into warmer weather.  Available in a lovely selection of hand dyed browns, purples and blues.

mom4Mimi and Marge makes classic jewellery with a modern edge.  This hard bracelet is handmade in sterling silver. Designed in Vancouver, BC.

mom3Not a lover of bracelets? New jewellery from Liana Marie in Toronto is here and she’s got some fun jewellery with a vintage feel, like this necklace.

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J.R Watkins is one of the original all natural body care companies.  All of their products are made for the most sensitive skin.  This kit has a little bit of everything for Mom to try out.

mom5If gardening is more your Mom’s style, we’ve got her covered too! A new organizer just arrived and it’s a lovely way to track the up’s and down’s of her gardening ventures.

mom11Xenia Taler ceramic art tiles are a beautiful gift.  Metallic copper overglaze on earthenware and hand made in Toronto. These come with a groove in the back ready for hanging and they also have cork buttons on the back for use as  a coaster.

 

mom8Sydney Hale Co. candles never disappoint! They all smell amazing, they all look so pretty when they burn and they donate 10% of profits to an animal rescue organization. Dog lovers and candle lovers will thank you!

mom9We’ve got a great selection of terrariums for Mom as well!

mom10I’ll be honest with you, there aren’t many Mom specific cards left in the shop, but we still have an awesome selection of blanks that are ready for your momma love filled words! This set of Leah Duncan cards are perfect to be hung as art prints!

See you soon!

Spoil your Mom!

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Mother’s Day is a few weeks away, Sunday May 12th to be exact.  There are so many lovely, unique things in the shop right now it’s going to be hard to narrow it down. Here are a few ideas we think your mom would be delighted to receive.

photo(9)Greg Voisin’s lovely ceramics are handmade in Hamilton. Mugs, bud vases and bowls, none of them ever sit in the shop too long before finding a new home.

mom8For the Gardening Mom’s! A five year journal to track what she’s doing right (and wrong) in her garden’s journey.

mom6Repurposed vintage fabric napkins from Knotted Nest are a lovely addition to any setting. Reversible and comes in a set of 4.  Handmade in Toronto.

mom5The Soap & Paper Factory soy candles smell amazing! Lots of wonderful scents to choose from.

mom2This necklace from Fredrick Prince is made with cracked Agate triangle beads and heavy brass chain. Made in Toronto.

mom10Of course Hobo Wallets brighten every Mom’s day, especially in the new Spring/Summer colours we’ve got in the shop!

mom1New silk scarves from Leah Duncan are truly unique and beautiful. Bright and colourful for Spring!

mom4Bags from Noujica are made in Montreal! With shoulder straps and a messenger option, this bag is pretty and practical!

mom3Henderson Dry Goods laser cut earrings with a gold inlay are a gorgeous statement piece.  Handmade in Vancouver, BC.

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Plus plenty of pretty wrap from Rifle Paper Co.

mom9And cards, lots and lots of pretty cards :)

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Mother’s Day windows are up! I had so much fun making the paper flowers, inspired by A Fabulous Fete.

See you soon!

I heart mom, last minute!

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Celebration of Mom is on Sunday May 13th! For those of you a little late on the mailing train, or lucky enough to get to see your mom on Sunday and have put off gift shopping, here are some more ideas to spoil that special woman in our lives!

Mason jar apron that matches my favourite tea towel by Toronto’s Freshly Printed! Also available in a flying geese print.

A  matching flora earring & necklace set by Toronto’s Zippan Designs.  Sterling silver & hand cut!

A unique take on the hot water bottle. For tummy and back aches by Toronto’s Avril Loreti (water bottle included of course!)

If Mom loves to get her bake on, these Matroyshaka themed measuring cups & spoons together with a set of letterpressed cookie cutters would be an excellent choice!

A new fabulous scarf in the shop! Love the Ikat print.  Other styles & colours available.

Everyone needs a little beeswax in their homes!  New from Kelowna’s Avalon Sunset Candles, tealights & pillars. Also available a the shop are these reclaimed tea light holder’s from Niagara Wine Barrel.

New gorgeous gold leaf jewellery in from Vancouver’s Henderson Dry Goods. So unique, so special.

Lots of other great ideas for Mom at the shop!

Happy Mother’s Day to all the fabulous mom’s in the neighborhood,in my family and in my life!

I heart mom.. cont’d!

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So Mother’s Day is next Sunday, that’s Sunday May 13th everyone! If you haven’t already gotten your mom something to celebrate her day, there’s still time.

Here are some more suggestions!

Beautiful handmade frames 4×6 & 3.5×3.5 in lots of unique, original designs!

For the horse loving, tea drinking mom’s!  A tea cozy handmade by Toronto’s Grace Designs. Also available with a feather print.

A beautiful wood brooch handmade by Toronto’s Touch the Dutch.

New in the shop, Lothantique makes fabulous lotions & soaps.  Green Tea, Grapefruit & Lavender. Made in France.

Owl pillow by Toronto’s Sparrow Ave.  Now available in the larger 20″ size!

We all could use an Erin Templeton bag in our collections.  Adjustable strap, super soft recycled leather and made in Vancouver, what’s not to love!

A great little case for Mom to tote her sunnies or glasses around.  Made by Cokluch in Montreal, all recycled leather!

Toodles in Vancouver just arrived! Fully stocked with her beautiful cameos, including this locket with matching studs.  A classic piece for a classic lady.

Scout’s also loaded with lots of wrapping paper, gift bags & cards to help make it an easy one stop shop!

Mom post not complete without an embarrassing photo of my mom and I from my baby days. Here we are just chilling in our rubber dingy at the cottage we used to rent on Lake Nipissing in North Bay.

Yes I look like a boy. Whatever happened to the blond hair?! My mom on the other hand, babe.

See you soon!

 

I heart mom.

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Mother’s Day is two weeks away today!  Here are some ideas to spoil the most important woman in our lives.

Beautiful ceramics back in stock from Saskatoon ceramic artist Cathy Terepocki. Mugs, Vases & Tumblers.

Unique recipe holders.  Night Owl does one in wood, while Chronicle Books has a more traditional cover.

Scarves by Chandi.  Pictured here is the peacock design.  They also come in bright beautiful floral prints and a bird print!

Hobo wallets! A classic, quality, long lasting accessory. Pictured here is the Lauren in my favourite colour, caramel.

A beautiful sterling silver necklace hand crafted by Toronto’s Zippan Designs.

A stylish hand dyed tote by Toronto’s Grace Design.  Perfect for spring!

Toronto’s Sula Beauty makes a lovely line of non-toxic nail polishes, all natural shea balms & oil based perfumes.  Lots of scents and colours for mom!

Beautiful tea towels made by Toronto’s Freshly Printed (I’m a sucker for the Mason Jar print)

Lots of great cards in the shop too.  This one is by Old School Stationers.

And my windows have been re-dressed for Mother’s Day too!! Thanks Jacqui!!

Of course a Mother’s Day post wouldn’t be complete without a little shout out to my own Mom! Such a huge support in my life.  So lucky to have such a strong, independent, honest, wonderful role model to look up to.

Love you Mom!