tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5263732186920178932023-11-16T03:52:20.749-08:00h a b i tdesign, home, DIY, photography, vancouver, architecture, craft, typography, food, wine, drink, weddingUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger183125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-526373218692017893.post-19158348891161781982014-02-13T10:19:00.001-08:002014-02-13T10:20:02.933-08:00// New Column<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Since my last post (nearly a year ago!), I had put out nearly a dozen issues under the new <i><a href="http://issuu.com/boulevardlifestylesinc" target="_blank">blvd</a></i> masthead -- they were exciting times! While I decided to move on and leave my post as Creative Director back in September, I'm excited to announce that I'll be penning a new monthly <a href="http://issuu.com/boulevardlifestylesinc/docs/feb_2014/31" target="_blank">round-up style column</a> for the magazine. Big thanks to the ladies over there who continue to let me play with them at <i>blvd</i>!<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-526373218692017893.post-64014189739531030952013-03-01T11:24:00.000-08:002013-07-19T11:40:50.421-07:00// Time Flies<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Hard to believe it's been a year since I put out my first issue of Boulevard. For my twelfth issue -- and first as non-acting art directior -- I'm excited to unveil our rebrand!<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-526373218692017893.post-48063486595134882522013-02-25T14:41:00.000-08:002013-02-25T14:41:57.775-08:00// I Survived!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-526373218692017893.post-69988080186376142022012-12-17T10:43:00.002-08:002012-12-17T10:43:57.563-08:00// Foreshadowing<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<a href="http://vimeo.com/37360333">The Birth Of A Tool. Part I. Axe Making (by John Neeman Tools)</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/neemantools">John Neeman Tools</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com/">Vimeo</a>.</div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-526373218692017893.post-46279848175340719942012-03-06T22:10:00.006-08:002012-03-10T10:28:12.710-08:00// Grace, Compassion, Courage<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsdrEcuIGdQ4b42pp5g-QKFURGNPwRs7qXnwYlR4_TledEsq_4ycalcHfXu23Frp0ZKVWvDHhtsVveSiKCUJPg0T-m7DyELW374fvR3x9J5VPs7JcvMPu0HUsLwh_FkdWSX-BVzLQClDsn/s1600/axe.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 610px; height: 308px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsdrEcuIGdQ4b42pp5g-QKFURGNPwRs7qXnwYlR4_TledEsq_4ycalcHfXu23Frp0ZKVWvDHhtsVveSiKCUJPg0T-m7DyELW374fvR3x9J5VPs7JcvMPu0HUsLwh_FkdWSX-BVzLQClDsn/s1600/axe.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5717036637089063730" border="0" /></a><br />When I dream, I dream of living a rustic cabin in the woods with an endless library, abundant wine cellar, a big fireplace, sun-drenched studio, vast garden and big dog.<br />These beautiful axes by<a href="http://www.bestmadeco.com/collections/axes" target="_blank"> Best Made Company</a> are the perfect accessory to my rustic cabin fantasy.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-526373218692017893.post-24113007480299978352012-03-06T21:28:00.007-08:002012-09-06T15:55:34.183-07:00// Boulevard: March<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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My first issue as AD of <a href="http://www.victoriaboulevard.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-style: italic;">Boulevard</span></a> is now on the streets. Check it out online <a href="http://www.victoriaboulevard.com/">here.</a><br />
<span style="color: #999999;">[Cover photo by the wonderfully talented </span><a href="http://deanazim.com/" style="color: #999999;" target="_blank">Dean Azim</a><span style="color: #999999;">.]</span></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-526373218692017893.post-8023418706801770032012-02-12T18:48:00.000-08:002012-02-12T20:37:50.348-08:00// Leap... and the net will appear<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsYBb4G7CUb3BoIv2-xuVZR4j6aiZJgyKELApTQYwqsplvQJ0CthxnD_i4Le-kiE4aBDshMFEEoP7sdecuR6YXaP-6_OFx1M084OCYCpcJcB1EQdeasoVdbA3MpEA8sVT3zY2h09DESSIM/s1600/leap.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 610px; height: 308px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsYBb4G7CUb3BoIv2-xuVZR4j6aiZJgyKELApTQYwqsplvQJ0CthxnD_i4Le-kiE4aBDshMFEEoP7sdecuR6YXaP-6_OFx1M084OCYCpcJcB1EQdeasoVdbA3MpEA8sVT3zY2h09DESSIM/s1600/leap.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5708461266541498498" border="0" /></a><br />I have been rather quiet on the internets lately. It's been a wonderfully wild few months... but hasn't allowed a lot of time for blogging (or breathing, really).<br />After quitting my [good, stable, secure] job back in October in search of happiness (yes, I just said that), everything got a bit nuts. A month of 13 hour days (thanks to the most wonderful contracts: holiday windows! art installations! illustrations!), along with some pretty cool <a href="http://vancouverisawesome.com/2011/11/29/we-are-vancvr-sarah-reid-designer/" target="_blank">accolades</a>, I then landed an amazing one year mat-leave contract over in Victoria, art directing a lifestyle magazine. So, over the holidays, I packed up, rented a U-Haul... and here I am in beautiful Victoria, BC!<br />Once things settle down a bit, I hope to be back online a bit more. Until then, check out <a href="http://www.victoriaboulevard.com/" target="_blank">Boulevard Magazine</a>. My first issue as AD will be out in March!<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153);">[image </span><a style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153);" href="http://designyoutrust.com/2011/08/07/the-15th-woodstock-festival-in-poland/" target="_blank">via</a><span style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153);">]</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-526373218692017893.post-61534631658381813792012-02-12T10:15:00.001-08:002012-02-12T19:48:46.972-08:00// 36 Characters | 36 Blocks<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi13Xt1WUJm1_Lp1CzZLSRsPFTaBWk7DjCMPKn7RKzgVENtvA0_1ytew3OIMcJTq9YTZ-hJEZJTV79yjwdnehD2Qz1ShXGzS6Dlj_wn9mUP0zUtg4c7O4k2xOn6gAHbINX4-Z6O-hy83qTB/s1600/blocks.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 610px; height: 385px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi13Xt1WUJm1_Lp1CzZLSRsPFTaBWk7DjCMPKn7RKzgVENtvA0_1ytew3OIMcJTq9YTZ-hJEZJTV79yjwdnehD2Qz1ShXGzS6Dlj_wn9mUP0zUtg4c7O4k2xOn6gAHbINX4-Z6O-hy83qTB/s1600/blocks.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5708314798992590706" border="0" /></a><br />I have quite a back-log of fun projects to post about, but here is one that's a little different than my usual work! <span style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153);">[Please pardon the dodgy iphone photos...]</span><br /><br />Commissioned through <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Nyree-Hazelton-Arts-Inc/210511765640060?sk=info" target="_blank">Nyree Hazelton Arts</a>, the client sought 36 individual pieces each baring one of the 36 characters representing the various styles of Chinese cooking. Each piece was hand sanded, stained and spray-painted with individually hand-cut stencils. (No complaints if I don't have to do that again for a little while...) The final accumulation is now mounted in the client's dining room.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-526373218692017893.post-78021907095107751542011-11-16T11:35:00.000-08:002011-11-16T11:42:48.297-08:00// Preview<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHryuui5ccez6wQVZotEeA6dtDVA8x0zB6bJYzGnCZed9tnHVSSRhSXXIKN1hVbQZigfsDZqLNtp-_VYCUVKNiMuZpncf_QgKU-x6CnHQ3UH5vRuUKryil5JFSWPIVQHI68u93Lha9R13f/s1600/2011_GAI_web.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 600px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHryuui5ccez6wQVZotEeA6dtDVA8x0zB6bJYzGnCZed9tnHVSSRhSXXIKN1hVbQZigfsDZqLNtp-_VYCUVKNiMuZpncf_QgKU-x6CnHQ3UH5vRuUKryil5JFSWPIVQHI68u93Lha9R13f/s1600/2011_GAI_web.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5675680062278411634" border="0" /></a><br />I've been feeling very blessed lately to be working on a lot of really fun, creative projects with great clients. Here's a little sneak peek of a typographic illustration I just wrapped up for a local music magazine...Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-526373218692017893.post-17961632990178672422011-10-31T10:45:00.000-07:002011-10-31T11:09:39.079-07:00// Lust List<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCroB_7D-dvUqGR6kqhyphenhyphen-GkcNRtT2FDyYO7BzMijzjvE1fgg1ZcBo2N630YwcFTTCsy5wXqxi9sDMdot9GscnXKrtesbRlSM3PAWxKEKhTEoR0aMGkM_syp5r_JFrfJqGBB7huiQkzV4Kk/s1600/Union_Boards.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 600px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCroB_7D-dvUqGR6kqhyphenhyphen-GkcNRtT2FDyYO7BzMijzjvE1fgg1ZcBo2N630YwcFTTCsy5wXqxi9sDMdot9GscnXKrtesbRlSM3PAWxKEKhTEoR0aMGkM_syp5r_JFrfJqGBB7huiQkzV4Kk/s1600/Union_Boards.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5669714766231109810" border="0" /></a><br />Am coveting these beautiful 24" x 12" reclaimed wood chopping blocks, by Vancouver's <a href="http://www.unionwoodco.com/home.php" target="_blank">Union Wood Co</a>. Visit them <a href="http://www.unionwoodco.com/" target="_blank">online</a> or at their newly opened storefront at 503 Railway Street.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-526373218692017893.post-20415158684581761772011-10-25T12:09:00.000-07:002011-10-29T18:25:00.873-07:00// A Pantone Christmas<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLrvzhYo5UYo-d81ojr0Gb5hQFy1E9uzdBdK44V32MSfHvqDH4XDte20n7xwbQwFobOJcD4Z6l8UK__sOAIqsoXf6NY8h0neMAj4Kjq8s_1cke-Ie1EdP6usVSRtuxQBEEJ-EMggiNhuSW/s1600/pantone_balls.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667509117812383074" style="WIDTH: 600px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLrvzhYo5UYo-d81ojr0Gb5hQFy1E9uzdBdK44V32MSfHvqDH4XDte20n7xwbQwFobOJcD4Z6l8UK__sOAIqsoXf6NY8h0neMAj4Kjq8s_1cke-Ie1EdP6usVSRtuxQBEEJ-EMggiNhuSW/s1600/pantone_balls.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Oh <a href="http://www.pantone.com/" target="_blank">Pantone</a>, you certainly are making it <a href="http://www.pantone.com/pages/products/product.aspx?pid=1201&ca=33" target="_blank">easier</a> and <a href="http://www.seletti.it/pantone/pantonechairs.html" target="_blank">easier</a> to buy quirky gifts for designers!<br /><span style="color:#666666;">[via </span><a href="http://www.curatedmag.com/news/2011/10/18/pantone-christmas-balls/" target="_blank"><span style="color:#666666;">CuratedMag</span></a><span style="color:#666666;">] </span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-526373218692017893.post-25497165024425217562011-10-07T11:15:00.001-07:002011-10-07T11:40:05.058-07:00// Sneak Peek: Test print<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXMQnXe4LtYBoklSn7SfixwMR3rkJ0gvKoP2GOiqTsH2cpAiy2Lgp396vbVHLMHG2chM3RJHXvrmodOrGWytf-pVU51zIMwew-hx1XuGLEplQRCs-LJKNFT3LTSBMm5fg5RM95sbNzZCEM/s1600/smooth_sea_web.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5660815716608877634" style="WIDTH: 600px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXMQnXe4LtYBoklSn7SfixwMR3rkJ0gvKoP2GOiqTsH2cpAiy2Lgp396vbVHLMHG2chM3RJHXvrmodOrGWytf-pVU51zIMwew-hx1XuGLEplQRCs-LJKNFT3LTSBMm5fg5RM95sbNzZCEM/s1600/smooth_sea_web.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="color:#666666;">[please excuse the bad iPhone photo!]</span><br />Stayed up late last night listening to records, drinking good wine and printing with my little Gocco. My own little version of heaven.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-526373218692017893.post-31930292297084100872011-10-03T10:39:00.000-07:002011-10-03T10:48:13.773-07:00// Sneak Peek: Smooth Sea<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP0RFnPgonLiIDexwb6R6az5e_bdr-FEDKh_uAv_G-5Hh_Jgkp4iczKViFSqxwCooC7U2Cnzn0muTV9llUseHIJAjWrIWY4mD5twAAQfMSv2lCTFNuwhKnuNqnubJqaZv0IG34-bUDqoVG/s1600/SkilledSailor.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659323533655845506" style="WIDTH: 600px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP0RFnPgonLiIDexwb6R6az5e_bdr-FEDKh_uAv_G-5Hh_Jgkp4iczKViFSqxwCooC7U2Cnzn0muTV9llUseHIJAjWrIWY4mD5twAAQfMSv2lCTFNuwhKnuNqnubJqaZv0IG34-bUDqoVG/s1600/SkilledSailor.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Just a little project I'm working on... more soon!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-526373218692017893.post-29319168073955134042011-09-30T11:01:00.000-07:002011-09-30T11:37:18.786-07:00// Bresinka<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8NwGaXG9h67rHucPUtgsjVfGa6kY9totxoftooR_mXQAVChb-See_SeBmieURO_tqxfYZknjbPVkTha9sTx8cUBvbuAqZJgmtrQ94XisQiCMSTHf2_Ncj0KAt4U20r_bkIp9qhP5md06h/s1600/books.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5658218324833278674" style="WIDTH: 600px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 275px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8NwGaXG9h67rHucPUtgsjVfGa6kY9totxoftooR_mXQAVChb-See_SeBmieURO_tqxfYZknjbPVkTha9sTx8cUBvbuAqZJgmtrQ94XisQiCMSTHf2_Ncj0KAt4U20r_bkIp9qhP5md06h/s1600/books.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Those who know me well know that:<br />a) I read. A lot.<br />b) I'm happiest when I'm creating. Bonus points if it makes a mess. Ink. Screens. Fabric. Stains. Paper. Power tools...<br />and<br />c) I'm a bit of a music enthusiast. To put it mildly.<br />There, now you know me. And you likely understand why I am so drawn to the brilliantly warm, tactile work of <a href="http://brezinkaillustration.blogspot.com/" target="'_blank">Wayne Bresinka</a> (whom I discovered through a friend who was raving about his Diana Krall <a href="http://brezinkaillustration.blogspot.com/2009/04/quiet-nights.html" target="_blank">posters</a>/branding). </div><br /><div>Do check out Bresinka's <a href="http://brezinkaillustration.blogspot.com/" target="'_blank">blog</a>, where he documents his project from inception to completion. Makes me want to spend the weekend holed up in my apartment collaging!</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-526373218692017893.post-48464175030796309312011-09-18T22:36:00.000-07:002011-10-29T18:24:30.897-07:00// Andrew Bird: Fever Year @ VIFF<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw_rmqXxMWcUnT618YJLzgDqvVVQEFjWOHBPLuI8CV2-pfRffJsSpOEz4l-tmyGgoK1INvYbnROZedE1qG22fLQdfXj6cXQ0pzTEuuLzsmpi5H2dXxTFp8K-6TgoOdYbcQ22Rv8bR4uPn6/s1600/AndrewBird.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 610px; height: 385px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw_rmqXxMWcUnT618YJLzgDqvVVQEFjWOHBPLuI8CV2-pfRffJsSpOEz4l-tmyGgoK1INvYbnROZedE1qG22fLQdfXj6cXQ0pzTEuuLzsmpi5H2dXxTFp8K-6TgoOdYbcQ22Rv8bR4uPn6/s1600/AndrewBird.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5653940818919195122" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.andrewbird.net/" target="_blank">Andrew Bird</a> has always been, and likely always will be, one of my all-time favorite musicians. In my humble opinion, he is one of the more brilliant, innovative artist of our time. Having been following his career for nearly a decade and seen him perform numerous times, I am thrilled that his new documentary <a href="http://filmguide.viff.org/tixSYS/2011/xslguide/eventnote?EventNumber=3321&" target="_blank"><span style="font-style: italic;">Andrew Bird: Fever Year</span></a> (directed by Xan Aranda) will be presented at this years <a href="http://www.viff.org/festival/" target="_blank">Vancouver International Film Festival</a>.<br /><br />Shows times are October 8, 10 & 14 in Vancouver and tickets are $10-$12. Details<a href="http://filmguide.viff.org/tixSYS/2011/xslguide/eventnote.php?EventNumber=3321" target="_blank"> here</a>.<br /><br />If you aren't in Vancouver or can't make it to the showings, do check out his TED talk <a href="http://www.ted.com/talks/andrew_bird_s_one_man_orchestra_of_the_imagination.html" target="_blank">here</a>.<br /><br />[Image via <a href="http://filmguide.viff.org/tixSYS/2011/xslguide/eventnote.php?EventNumber=3321" target="_blank">here</a>]Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-526373218692017893.post-35218368590098663192011-09-18T18:10:00.000-07:002011-10-29T18:28:13.395-07:00// Fortune Favors the Brave<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA9GDPtNdQviD1XO6l-9WSh1qKJ11zbU7KApvB_UJrvVfBnJHlfzpOIPL8cJSA6h1N6cz28ZmxyhpFzadPFBO3AgMqe3SIam05du58hO_lnMlzEu6Cys6iTtsZuiVMetq_AYE1_BrtLTE0/s1600/Audentes_web2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659338982533723858" style="WIDTH: 600px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 192px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA9GDPtNdQviD1XO6l-9WSh1qKJ11zbU7KApvB_UJrvVfBnJHlfzpOIPL8cJSA6h1N6cz28ZmxyhpFzadPFBO3AgMqe3SIam05du58hO_lnMlzEu6Cys6iTtsZuiVMetq_AYE1_BrtLTE0/s1600/Audentes_web2.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Oh hello.<br />Yes, it has been a while. Life has been crazy and since working from the office again, I've been trying to stay off the computer outside of office hours.<br />But -- I wanted to quickly share a silkscreen project I recently completed. <em>Audentes Fortuna Iuvat</em> translates loosely to <em>Fortune Favours the Brave</em>. Hand rendered type was digitized, burned to screen and printed on shirts, canvas bags and paper.<br />Stay tuned for more screen projects!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-526373218692017893.post-40095912401936507932011-09-12T23:03:00.000-07:002011-09-18T23:28:31.079-07:00// Music for your Monday: Cave Singers<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkUE3dhT7dl4JmiLqDhU6tSC7BBPogzrsZleJU2Vdl2rWTZBp-h0wAtt9_DoMLBHSzJvwaCf6wfRT9KhB-7sZSdnA_i6vt3IpP2ZMd8ez3NDh2Ru1bVhQ1qaaDQp7NXzha_6GHEYJsFsOp/s1600/CaveSingers.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 610px; height: 385px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkUE3dhT7dl4JmiLqDhU6tSC7BBPogzrsZleJU2Vdl2rWTZBp-h0wAtt9_DoMLBHSzJvwaCf6wfRT9KhB-7sZSdnA_i6vt3IpP2ZMd8ez3NDh2Ru1bVhQ1qaaDQp7NXzha_6GHEYJsFsOp/s1600/CaveSingers.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5653947640124857842" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://thecavesingers.com/" target="_blank">Cave Singers</a>. Folky/Rock/Americana wonderfulness. Headlining <a href="http://oliofestival.com/" target="_blank">Olio Fest </a>September 22nd at Venue nightclub in Vancouver.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-526373218692017893.post-72774216705054041512011-03-03T21:09:00.000-08:002011-03-03T21:15:24.999-08:00// Nothing worse than a dead blogIt's been over three months since I last posted on Habit. I promise to be back once life settles down a bit. Until then, I'm pinning the odd thing over on <a href="http://pinterest.com/reid_creative/pins/" target="_blank">Pinterest</a>. Wish me luck -- hope to be back soon...Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-526373218692017893.post-41166408697685912372010-11-20T20:37:00.000-08:002010-11-20T21:52:31.821-08:00// Holidays are here...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyU4gdRpT2lYfG4DJEywVEPPfKPYQeXKzigY_KivLWelDpz4hiDXMHaFjfXoCL14TnQU3aDkyEmDJt-Q6RbSCJRTP28KKtBlq8b6omaGxSe13OK_haterOlkjVfxK-Yt_Y2dEy0ovEuKux/s1600/18karat.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 610px; height: 431px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyU4gdRpT2lYfG4DJEywVEPPfKPYQeXKzigY_KivLWelDpz4hiDXMHaFjfXoCL14TnQU3aDkyEmDJt-Q6RbSCJRTP28KKtBlq8b6omaGxSe13OK_haterOlkjVfxK-Yt_Y2dEy0ovEuKux/s1600/18karat.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5541874117292637490" border="0" /></a><br />The snow arrived here in Vancouver last night, and turned our city into a temporary winter wonderland. After an admittedly crazy week, it was the perfect excuse to curl up inside with a good book, great wine, and watch the snow fall while listening to old Christmas albums on the record player.<br /><br />This morning, as I left the house for coffee, I passed my favorite holiday shop window -- 18 Karat. Their storefront just oozes holiday, texture-y, warm & fuzzy fabulousness... and so does their online catalogue, which I would highly recommend you <a href="http://www.pagegangster.com/p/caH5J/" target="_blank">check out</a>.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-526373218692017893.post-34581071736384447342010-11-05T10:09:00.000-07:002010-11-20T21:09:08.226-08:00// C'est fini!Upholstering is such an intimate experience... undoing every layer, seam and nail someone had painstakingly assembled, sewn and hammered many, many years ago...<br /><br />After many hours of de-upholstering (is that a word?), sanding, staining, sewing, stapling... <span style="font-weight: bold;">my</span> painstaking work is finally complete!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 102, 0);">BEFORE</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFSLRN7z0aGJJ30ysjXp8C32JB3hKJ-p665fsaqsDS4p-nYl9IoPor7ul948KjAIEa3lLLWSqlo076NO_3JqwZWMWW5k4KRU8JXOjXgcB6i1TEwwRdWK9Tg6Zgmts_N-CgGJpCdeUhiFES/s1600/chair_before.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 610px; height: 365px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFSLRN7z0aGJJ30ysjXp8C32JB3hKJ-p665fsaqsDS4p-nYl9IoPor7ul948KjAIEa3lLLWSqlo076NO_3JqwZWMWW5k4KRU8JXOjXgcB6i1TEwwRdWK9Tg6Zgmts_N-CgGJpCdeUhiFES/s1600/chair_before.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5539478693192069186" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 102, 0);">MID</span><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzcTtkZdl0zm-69qeWOfJhMt3-SkSYWpJi3jFr_zISjoX0u0RUtdiWYVdqzR5FE-lGDXdDwXdSRSVWbDycgfFeuPKdwURlgbK-XvPqjEkS-txDlfXzoMnElRAbVBQ77P00qGxusw7rHWte/s1600/chair_mid.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 610px; height: 365px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzcTtkZdl0zm-69qeWOfJhMt3-SkSYWpJi3jFr_zISjoX0u0RUtdiWYVdqzR5FE-lGDXdDwXdSRSVWbDycgfFeuPKdwURlgbK-XvPqjEkS-txDlfXzoMnElRAbVBQ77P00qGxusw7rHWte/s1600/chair_mid.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5539478839115391762" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 102, 0);">AFTER</span><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHea98Vz2PAykir-hwE5AiaicQj2-HjLU0e3ZlsSNzpzjSBebvHWvlcuX7n8XimII9IEya0mBxUHSCTSy6c6S6t-2w60aMOEeyNrsi_tqCpSeH7bWWD44_e4r0gB62NkByG7NcQkiFq99z/s1600/chair_after.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 610px; height: 365px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHea98Vz2PAykir-hwE5AiaicQj2-HjLU0e3ZlsSNzpzjSBebvHWvlcuX7n8XimII9IEya0mBxUHSCTSy6c6S6t-2w60aMOEeyNrsi_tqCpSeH7bWWD44_e4r0gB62NkByG7NcQkiFq99z/s1600/chair_after.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5539479006724762290" border="0" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-526373218692017893.post-90303250220330884972010-09-30T10:46:00.000-07:002010-09-30T11:00:39.402-07:00// Rotary Lust<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvXjXJ0ZaPsN4EwyA_zU1BGX0Gl4EShnG5zZRJsWgXAtt4ibCl2zBph9t_0aYToGZGSPzhRlXpio_yU_OSctkWxSvmCR3TbtoSCyKNuiQ65lCvMGSNFJ268sboQDDX9H0rxKDyq4yy0uw3/s1600/rotary.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 610px; height: 395px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvXjXJ0ZaPsN4EwyA_zU1BGX0Gl4EShnG5zZRJsWgXAtt4ibCl2zBph9t_0aYToGZGSPzhRlXpio_yU_OSctkWxSvmCR3TbtoSCyKNuiQ65lCvMGSNFJ268sboQDDX9H0rxKDyq4yy0uw3/s1600/rotary.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522767912485515442" border="0" /></a><br /><br />I don't know if I've been watching too much Mad Men, or if I'm simply feeling nostalgic for simpler times... but I'm on the hunt for a beautiful, vintage rotary phone.<br /><br />[all images via <a href="http://www.etsy.com/" target="_blank">etsy</a>. left to right: <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/57466885/vintage-beige-1982-rotary-dial-telephone?ref=sr_gallery_4&ga_search_query=rotary+phone&ga_search_type=vintage&ga_page=&order=&includes[0]=tags&includes[1]=title" target="_blank">pink</a> // <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/57162046/vintage-rotary-phone?ref=sr_gallery_14&ga_search_query=rotary+phone&ga_search_type=vintage&ga_page=&order=&includes[0]=tags&includes[1]=title" target="_blank">black</a> //<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/57039532/vintage-mod-automatic-electric-rotary?ref=sr_gallery_18&ga_search_query=rotary+phone&ga_search_type=vintage&ga_page=&order=&includes[0]=tags&includes[1]=title" target="_blank"> yellow</a> // <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/54659286/vintage-retro-red-bell-rotary-telephone?ref=sr_gallery_1&ga_search_query=rotary+phone&ga_search_type=vintage&ga_page=3&order=&includes[0]=tags&includes[1]=title" target="_blank">red</a> // <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/55469996/vintage-teal-rotary-phone?ref=sr_gallery_24&ga_search_query=rotary+phone&ga_search_type=vintage&ga_page=2&order=&includes[0]=tags&includes[1]=title" target="_blank">blue</a> // <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/55044472/vintage-rotary-phone-in-creamy-off-white?ref=sr_gallery_29&ga_search_query=rotary+phone&ga_search_type=vintage&ga_page=2&order=&includes[0]=tags&includes[1]=title" target="_blank">white</a> ]Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-526373218692017893.post-73995620067391249792010-09-20T21:33:00.000-07:002010-09-20T21:55:18.406-07:00// the Dears Residency Poser Series<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE3XNCVuFP03BLU1tB2-sH5Z1gy1uAu0HxmYP6VfG7dCbjp8CrUe2oH8p5T9EwVhnb5jCGFKCbcQkgjC7EHSMBOndxPS0iEdAMAeIyIHZo4SpWziXDLofOtoJKLSMXoBvrSyeQgdJdjHW3/s1600/dears2.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 610px; height: 419px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE3XNCVuFP03BLU1tB2-sH5Z1gy1uAu0HxmYP6VfG7dCbjp8CrUe2oH8p5T9EwVhnb5jCGFKCbcQkgjC7EHSMBOndxPS0iEdAMAeIyIHZo4SpWziXDLofOtoJKLSMXoBvrSyeQgdJdjHW3/s1600/dears2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519224002743877170" border="0" /></a><br /><br />I'm excited to announce that my posters have been selected to support <a href="http://www.thedears.org/" target="_blank">the Dears</a> residency tour, beginning at the end of the month. The shows will take place in Montreal, Toronto and New York, with all poster proceeds benefiting <a href="http://www.warchild.ca/" target="_blank">War Child</a> and the <a href="http://www.montrealcitymission.org/en/" target="_blank">Montreal City Mission</a>. It's an honour with work with such a great band, for very worthy causes.<br /><br />Huge thanks to everyone for their support!<br />xo<br />S.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-526373218692017893.post-53158211369888427932010-09-14T11:25:00.000-07:002011-10-31T11:13:33.068-07:00// J'adore...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGwZvjrXJze9d6cFfgpjEjJZWTUMgXKR5mFwO_tQH2trL7MtPx_t5e8f2F97ZlrGewZ0PAhG3b8w0IqrHteJ6ZJupbsq8Z60LsU6gBCHURcPs4FBa1EJ78jCXASOQINcu-FZgp6BQBe-6g/s1600/gold_chunk.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 610px; height: 358px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGwZvjrXJze9d6cFfgpjEjJZWTUMgXKR5mFwO_tQH2trL7MtPx_t5e8f2F97ZlrGewZ0PAhG3b8w0IqrHteJ6ZJupbsq8Z60LsU6gBCHURcPs4FBa1EJ78jCXASOQINcu-FZgp6BQBe-6g/s1600/gold_chunk.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5516842331838764162" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Lusting after these <a href="http://www.imogenbelfield.com/Collections.html" target="blank">rings</a> by the obviously fabulous <a href="http://www.imogenbelfield.com/Home.html" target="_blank">Imogen Belfield</a>...Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-526373218692017893.post-76943834572790905492010-08-27T12:51:00.000-07:002010-08-27T13:04:24.773-07:00// DIY Upholstery<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS7vzHi78CJDo_eSUX1f7pIq-48VXUkrCBo-sfhmfeRAFO8BocqoJRiDS1_hJeDPUQ-zaEsVNFQnmz5U679m8XOr5Ra8PVU_8eIIiIWfpiamiVgB-MriBGlmeJVetOSlvjphM76_QXmlQB/s1600/diy_chart.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 610px; height: 500px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS7vzHi78CJDo_eSUX1f7pIq-48VXUkrCBo-sfhmfeRAFO8BocqoJRiDS1_hJeDPUQ-zaEsVNFQnmz5U679m8XOr5Ra8PVU_8eIIiIWfpiamiVgB-MriBGlmeJVetOSlvjphM76_QXmlQB/s1600/diy_chart.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5510179890918746098" border="0" /></a><br />Since embarking on my first re-upholstery adventure, I've stumbled onto some great resources and suppliers. This morning, I found this great yardage chart (view full chart <a href="http://www.diyupholsterysupply.com/yardage-chart.htm" target="_blank"><span style="font-weight: bold;">here</span></a>) via <a href="http://www.diyupholsterysupply.com/" target="_blank">DIY Upholstery</a> -- informative & beautifully illustrated!<br /><br />Check out their <a href="http://www.diyupholsterysupply.com/" target="_blank">site</a> for amazing deals on upholstery & accessories. I found the <a href="http://www.diyupholsterysupply.com/KL447/upholstery-fabric-k-line.html" target="_blank">upholstery</a> I'm using for <a href="http://habit-online.blogspot.com/2010/07/new-project.html" target="_blank">my chair</a> there for <span style="font-weight: bold;">$45/yard less </span><span>than everywhere else</span>. They'll even send you free samples!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-526373218692017893.post-36794754541730228422010-08-18T11:55:00.000-07:002010-08-18T12:39:12.696-07:00// Mast Brother's Chocolate<iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/13664547" width="600" frameborder="0" height="338"></iframe><br />A few months ago, I wrote <a href="http://habit-online.blogspot.com/2010/03/bean-to-bar-mast-brothers-chocolate.html" target="_blank">a post</a> about <a href="http://www.mastbrotherschocolate.com/" target="_blank">Mast Brother's Chocolate</a> -- inspiring Brooklyn brothers, committed to community, child-like curiosity and handcrafted chocolate. This video is a beautiful mini-documentary about their story, passion & vision.<br /><p>[<a href="http://vimeo.com/13664547">The Mast Brothers</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/thescout">The Scout</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com/">Vimeo</a>.]</p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0