ARITZIA

As most of you know I used to work for the women's retailer Aritzia before I started S&C. I still have a lot of friends that work there and they are having a very big month - a new store just opened on Fifth Ave in New York AND they have finally relaunched their site and you can now shop with them online! 
Take a peek at their new online magazine and the Fall/Winter collections - this Harvest Moon lookbook is my personal favourite...

HOLIDAY WISHLIST : JEWELRY

A few beautiful pieces I'd be very happy to find under the tree this December...
1/ManiaMania 2/OdetteNY 3/Erin Considine 4/Kria 5/Pamela Love 6/Kathryn Bentley 7/Jessie Harris 8/Biko 9/Dream Collective 10/ManiaMania 11/In God We Trust 12/Dream Collective

DREAM SPACES

I will be moving to Vancouver in 3 weeks which means my days have been spent packing, packing and doing more packing. One of the things I am most excited about in this transition is the opportunity to create a new home which, if my inspiration photos above are any indicator, is going to be WHITE. 
Unfortunately most of Vancouver's housing stock was built between 1977 - 1989 so my new space will not have the architectural details I am so accustomed to in Toronto. Hopefully, with a little time and effort, I'll be able to pull something together that feels warm and welcoming and, most of all, like home.
Photos sources: Closet Visit, Freunde Von Freuden, JJJound, Unknown

LITTLE MEMORIES

One of my favourite things about moving is uncovering little memories - tucked away in books, shelves and behind furniture - as you pack your life into boxes. Clockwise from top left:

1) A Spanish fortune purchased in Guadalajara, chosen for me from a box by a budgie
2) A photo exhibit I saw ages ago in London
3) A horoscope I've been carrying in my wallet for years encouraging me to trust in life
4) A watercolour circle cut from my journal - I later used this as the logo for my short lived Yard Sale site
5) A polaroid with old (good) friends 
6) A random doodle drawn through a particularly long scrabble game

HOLIDAY SHIPPING DATES

It's that time of year again - making sure you purchase your holiday gifts in time for them to arrive promptly at your door! Below is the run down on best-to-purchase-by dates depending on where you live (keeping in mind that these are estimates and that all S&C items ship from Canada):

Within Canada:
Purchase by December 15th

United States:
Purchase by December 8th

Everywhere Else:
Purchase by November 27th

Faster (more expensive) shipping can be arranged by request if you've missed your purchase-by date.

I have received many emails asking if we will be restocking sold out items for the holiday rush and the answer is no. We do, however, have a wide range of retailers that carry S&C who may still have a sold out item in stock. Click here to see who is carrying us this season.

LONELY HEARTS

I'm a little behind in discovering the beautiful New Zealand based line Lonely Hearts but, all I can say is, better late than never. They'll be launching their online store this week so until then have fun browsing through their Facebook page...

A DAY IN : YELAPA

//1// 'We Love Yelapa' - local residents taking care of their town //2// A burro waiting for its owner in the town center //3// River emptying into the bay //4// One of the few local restaurants //5// Happily beach lounging on my 30th birthday //6// Waterfall behind the town

A DAY IN : YELAPA

HISTORY

Just south of Puerto Vallarta, nestled in a small cove, is the little fishing village of Yelapa.  In this cove the El Tuito river, as well as another small mountain stream, empty into the Pacific Ocean and it is said that the name Yelapa means, ‘where two rivers meet the sea.’ The land itself is known as a ‘comunidad indigena’ meaning that it is community owned by its indigenous population and no foreign land ownership is permitted. This, combined with its remote location, makes Yelapa a true jewel to visit – allowing you to enjoy an authentic Mexican retreat in relative privacy.

GENERAL

If you’re looking for a quiet beach vacation then Yelapa should definitely be on your list to visit. The town is very small with few resources for tourists so make sure to confirm with your hotel what they have in terms of food and recreational activities. There is a range of accommodations available from basic palapa huts to higher end hotels – your experience relies largely on what venue you choose.

If staying overnight in a remote and rustic location doesn’t suit your fancy remember that Yelapa makes for an easy day trip from Puerto Vallarta – providing you with a fun boat ride and giving you a break from the crowded beaches in the city.

While there is a road that reaches the town the easiest and fastest way to get there is by boat. Inexpensive water taxi’s leave often from downtown Puerto Vallarta and from Boca de Tomatlan – click here to see the schedule.

MORNING/AFTERNOON/EVENING

Eat/swim/hammock - repeat.

The real draw of Yelapa is it’s natural beauty with its tropical forested mountains tumbling into the sandy shore of the cove. This is the perfect place to spend entire days relaxing on the beach with loved ones.

STUDIO FINDS

Stumbling across old projects, textures and goodies as I clean and pack my studio. One month to go until I call Vancouver 'home' again...

GIFT CERTIFICATES

The holiday season is almost upon us and Scout & Catalogue Gift Certificates are now available in both our Etsy shop and our webshop! 

Some conditions apply - please review the listing for gifting and redeeming information...

A MOVE

The last few weeks have gone by in a blur as a series of events in my personal life have taken precedent over S&C. The end result is that I will be moving back home to Vancouver this December - a decision that feels both exciting and daunting to say the least. The Fall/Winter season of Scout & Catalogue will not be interrupted but our Spring/Summer 2013 collection could be delayed with the move - I will know for sure this January and will keep you in the loop...