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Noujica Fall/Winter 2012

Posted on October 2, 2012 by leah

NOUJICA!

I met the ladies behind Noujica last year at the One of a Kind Show. They’re from Montreal and specialize in lovely handmade outerwear and gorgeous hand bags.   I knew they’d be a perfect fit for the shop!

Their Fall/Winter 2012 Bags are all limited editions as all the materials used are recycled!

The Flap bag is made from 100% reclaimed leather and wool. Adjustable strap, fully lined w/ an interior pocket $130

The Bendable Bag is also made from 100% reclaimed leather and materials.  It can be used with the shorter shoulder straps or it folds over as a smaller, over the shoulder bag. $160

The backpack is also made from 100% recycled leather and wool.  Comes with a little pouch inside.  Duffel bag style, lots of room for all your scholarly needs! $180

All of Noujica’s outerwear is made with a blend of bamboo and cotton making them super soft.  This neck warmer is available in a variety of colours and prints $35

The Hooded Scarf is so cozy! It wraps around and can can be pulled over your head to keep you extra warm.  Other colours and prints available $80

Adorable hats for kids available as well!  1-2 years and 2-4 years sizes available in a variety of colours and prints for girls and boys! $25

Lots more great outer wear in the shop! Stay tuned!

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Isak and Inger Fall/Winter 2012

Posted on September 12, 2012 by leah

I can’t say enough about my love for Isak and Inger.  Besides the fact her designs, fabric choices and quality are incredible, knowing it’s a one woman show (Mariel is the designer and creator behind it all) impresses me to the max.  To.The.Max.  Her price points also make her bags accessible to everyone ($120-$190).

Here’s a preview of what is now on the shelves at Scout! YAY!

If you missed out on the bucket bag last year, now is your chance!  New fabrics, same fabulous design.  The guys on the left and right are cotton & suede.  Below is the same bucket bag in the new wool fabric.  All come lined and with an adjustable leather strap!

The Palmerston Totes come in 3 different variations of the new wool fabric.  Fully lined, a snap closure and sturdy leather straps.

The Dovercourt bag has a great thick adjustable leather strap that wraps around and is available in the wool fabric shown below.

Iphone cases are made with traditional Ecuadorian sashes and lined with recycled leather, the hard part is deciding which one to buy! (Psst… they also fit a blackberry quite nicely!)

These handy pouches made of wool and fully lined are a great way to keep all the bits and bobs in your purse nice and organized.   Also a great clutch for a light night out.

This is just the first batch!  There’s more to come! If you’re curious to learn more about Isak and Inger and Mariel herself check out her blog.  It takes you inside her head, which appears to be a very creative, lovely place.

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Bags, bags & more bags!

Posted on March 28, 2012 by leah

I was a busy bee yesterday! I got lots of new orders in including a plethora of new bags and accessories.

Cokluch is from Montreal.  They use primarily recycled leathers in their bags and some come with a unique silk screen detail.  One of my favourite things about their bags is the way they design the shoulder strap.  It comes with an adjustable snap strap to make your bag an off the shoulder, or over the shoulder!  Brilliant.

Beautiful messenger bags, big enough for a computer.

Cute little button detail and contrasting leathers on these ones.  Available in red, black & brown.

Love this flat shape simple with  just enough detail to make it unique!

Cokluch also does some great accessories.  Mini card holders and sun glass cases.

Grace Designs is another Canadian company.  Really, it’s a one woman show.  Alison Gledhill is the brains behind the beautiful hand dyed fabrics and well crafted designs made in Toronto.

These totes are perfect for the gym or off to class. Leather handles and bottom ensure longevity. Also available in dyed blue.

For the lighter loads these hand dyed shoulder bags are a great every day bag.  Nice and light for Spring!

Messenger bags for boys! I expect some ladies will covet them as well.  Made from 100% recycled canvas. A perfect fit for an ipad.

This company also makes these bamboo, super light weight iphone cases. Also available in plain bamboo.

Also got another order from Track & Field in Vancouver.  Adorable silk screened accessories for iphones, cameras, coins and everything in between!

The shop is looking nice and full these days, I even had to purchase a new piece of furniture to hold it all!

Please welcome my new island to the store.

Also for those of you that live in the neighborhood, or love the neighborhood, be sure to check out Roncesvalles Renewed. It’s a great website focusing on some of the great volunteer efforts and events going on in Roncy.  The Roncesvalles Facebook Page is another great resource to keep on top of all that’s happening with the businesses in the area!  Still a lot of changes happening on the street, so many new restaurants opening.  It really is a great street to spend the day exploring.

HOPE TO SEE YOU!

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Track & Field Designs

Posted on October 11, 2011 by leah

I had a great little selection of Track & Field from Vancouver, BC when I first opened but they didn’t last long!  Super cute laptop bags can be hard to come by but these are super adorable (and some are even manly!).  They come in a mix of fabrics and screened images with the option of a messenger bag or a laptop sleeve, in 13″ and 15″.

 

Track & Field isn’t limited to laptop bags either! I couldn’t resist bringing in a few of these little guys too.

 

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Isak & Inger has arrived!!

Posted on October 1, 2011 by leah

I’m in love with this Toronto designed AND made line I found!! I had the pleasure of meeting the lovely designer behind Isak & Inger yesterday.  She dropped off some goodies and I’ll admit, I’ve been tempted to keep them for myself..

Bucket bags handmade with leather and canvas!

Saddle Bags and little pouches to match!

Beautiful reclaimed leather jewelery

AND Mittens (Also available in kids sizes..)

Super excited to have found, yet another, fantastic Canadian made, well priced, beautiful line to fill my shelves!!

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New fall bag!?

Posted on September 25, 2011 by leah

I’m so excited to have come across Cokluch, an amazing bag line from Montreal.  Their leather purses are irresistible and I’ve already had a few people hint at wanting them on their bday/xmas wish lists..

The hardest decision is choosing which one to add to your purse collection…

I’ve found some more really great local bag companies that should be filling the shelves in the next couple of weeks!! Be sure to check in!

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