Timeless heirloom quality craftsmanship, a business on passion and integrity and gorgeous design, put them all together and you have Satchel & Page. Created by traveller and entrepreneur Daniel Ralsky as a way to combine his love of travelling with a gap in the market for handcrafted bags and accessories for modern men/women, Satchel & Page is an example of how handmade … [Read more...] about Meeting the Makers: Satchel & Page
For the Hands
love-ly handmade finds
I was recently browsing through my Etsy favorites and other items that I've bookmarked over the past year or so, and I noticed that a lot of the items I've been coveting seem to share a common theme. With Valentine's Day coming up soon I thought it would be fun to share these handmade finds. Please leave a comment to share links to your favorite love-themed items, … [Read more...] about love-ly handmade finds
Meeting the Makers: Robyn of Shibang Designs
Editor's note: This meeting the makers post has all the things I love best-making it a perfect fit for our February theme of Love it Up. Robyn Santamaria of Shibang Designs is a talented and passionate Canadian maker with her own innovative style. Each of her pieces is a true work of art + skill + smart design, I am honoured to introduce Robyn to share her story with … [Read more...] about Meeting the Makers: Robyn of Shibang Designs
Lovely Things to Make, Bake or Buy this Valentine's Day!
Our little household gets all confused when Valentine's Day rolls around. While Valentine's Day is celebrated on February 14th in Canada, it works a little differently in Japan (where my husband and I met and married) as women give gifts to men on February 14th and the men reciprocate on White Day - March 14th. And in Brazil, where my husband is from, Dia dos Namarados (Lover's … [Read more...] about Lovely Things to Make, Bake or Buy this Valentine's Day!
Draw Your Heart Out With Inspired Doodles
Editors note: I jumped on the chance to share the Inspired Doodles online workshop for our February theme and invited Stephanie to tell us about her story. She did a wonderful job sharing her journey from doodler to full time artist. This course looks like heaps of fun and I can't think of a better way to show your inner artist some love then investing in it! As an artist, I … [Read more...] about Draw Your Heart Out With Inspired Doodles