By Debra Norton, Vintage Paper Parade One of the things I love most about Toronto is its’ neighbourhoods. I live in the west-end of the city, home to vibrant neighbourhoods such as The Junction, Roncesvalles, Liberty Village and Parkdale. Each offers up it’s own eclectic selection of shops, galleries and restaurants. In nearby Parkdale, you will find The Workroom, a sew and … [Read more...] about Handmade Here: Toronto
Interviews
Handmade Here: Japan's Senshu Towel District
by Jacqui Miyabayashi of Mee A Bee About five years ago I moved from downtown Osaka to a much smaller city about an hour south. With a population of just 150,000 I often wondered why there were so many towel shops everywhere. This curiosity led me to do a bit a research and I found out that this area is a well-known towel manufacturing district, collectively known as … [Read more...] about Handmade Here: Japan's Senshu Towel District
Children Inspire Design: inspire children. change the world
by Jessika Hepburn, editor When Rebecca Peragine, the artist behind Children Inspire Design, contacted me to introduce her company, I knew right away that she fit perfectly into January's theme of creative inspiration. Not because the word Inspire is in her business name but the fact that her business truly is inspiring in many ways. Rebecca has found a way to connect her … [Read more...] about Children Inspire Design: inspire children. change the world
Interview with Joy from The Art of Joy (+ free printables too!)
by Jessika Hepburn, Editor You might remember Joy of The Art of Joy & Creative Mamma from contributor Grace Hester's handmade gift wrap craft challenge. I was happy to connect with her again and to share her super cute printables and kawaii inspired illustrations with you! Joy's Etsy shop is filled with even more adorable printable and customizable illustrated paper & … [Read more...] about Interview with Joy from The Art of Joy (+ free printables too!)
Creative Inspiration Q&A with Tara Gentile of Scoutie Girl
by Jessika Hepburn, Editor & a guest appearance from Tara Gentile of Scoutie Girl This month is all about inspiration and exploring who, what, when, where and why our creative sparks are ignited. What is it that inspires us to pick up that pen, rush to the computer or cover the kitchen table with fabric or paint? One of the people who never fails to fuel my creative … [Read more...] about Creative Inspiration Q&A with Tara Gentile of Scoutie Girl
