A few snapshots from my world this snowy (!) Monday morning. I am a true Vancouverite at heart and because my hometown barely ever sees snow it still has a magical quality to it for me. Yesterday when it started to fall I actually looked out the window and thought, 'Where is all that glitter coming from?' I'm fully aware that by February I'll be sick of it but for now I LOVE looking out the window and seeing a winter wonderland of sorts.
A few months ago V and I found this wooden ironing board at Goodwill and since it was Freaky Friday where everything is half off we just couldn't resist. Since then it's been sitting in our bedroom annoying me with its uselessness. Until yesterday that is. I am a huge book person but before leaving for Mexico I ended up selling most of my collection. I realized that I had just enough books to transform this ironing board into a bookcase and, while I still have my eyes peeled for a more traditional way to store books, I am fairly happy with the results.
Saturday I was to be found at the Parkdale Bazaar selling zipper pouches and trying not to scare people off with my shy demeanor and clearly sick body. Happily Anabela and Geoff from the blog Fieldguided stopped by and purchased a constellation pouch. We chatted for a bit (it was the first time we had met in person) and then they very nicely gifted me with this awesome 'There is thunder in our hearts' tote. I had been secretly coveting it since they first released them and I was truly touched.
Today the morning will be devoted to cleaning my studio as tomorrow Emma from The Marion House Book is coming over to shoot my studio space for her blog. There will also be a giveaway announcement later in the week so stay tuned.
And finally - I spent Sunday wandering the aisles of the Toronto One of a Kind show. I was overwhelmed with how many vendors participated and, honestly, a bit underwhelmed with the product offering. There were a few standouts for me - most notably finally meeting Arounna of Bookhou (I purchased a lovely something but can't post it for obvious gifting reasons), the waxed canvas bags and jewelry of Hoi Bo and the soft and sweet light boxes made by Christie Greyerbiehl.
Happy week everyone!
