Styled. Issue Six

Issue Six of Styled. Magazine is now online and it is a beauty. I had a great time working with all of the gorgeous floral images. Victoria is a great talent.

Styled. Magazine

I am always impressed by the quality of online magazines that are available these days and the roster of great ones seems to continue to grow. I came across Styled. in the fall of last year and am thrilled to post the fifth issue here today. I was fortunate to work on the design of this issue and it was such a fun project as the photography, content and styling is superb. I hope you enjoy!

 View Issue Five here.

Vancouver Guide: Caste Projects Pop-up Shop

(First image borrowed from here)

There is a neat venue here in Vancouver that has been providing locals with the opportunity to curate monthly pop-up shops. I found out about the Caste Projects Pop-up Shop through a Herriot Grace email that mentioned the shop was selling some of her highly coveted products (I was thrilled as I had been wanting a cloud cookie cutter since they first premiered).

Amidst all the end-of-term hustle, I was fortunate enough to stop by Caste this past Saturday to take a look! The shop is self-described as having 'hand-crafted design objects for the home, from local and international designers'. I was not disappointed. Not only was I able to pick up my cloud cookie cutter, I drooled over the Herriot Grace spoons, ooed over the Tannis Hegan canvas bags and Henderson Dry Goods mirrors (a long-time favourite) and was in awe over the tierkunde needle felted bears (made by co-curator Hanahlie Biese).

I had an excellent time chatting with Hanahlie and her husband Caleb about their design studio Caste Projects. I highly recommend you visit their site to see more of their work (I'll have to post more about them later).

The Caste Projects Pop-up Shop is open for all of August, everyday 11am - 5pm (Sundays 12am - 5pm). Find them at 196 Kingsway (at 10th Ave). If you're in Vancouver, it is a must visit.

Best Father's Day Present.

Okay one more post to get out of my mind. I recently discovered Noble Handcrafted products (from Mikuni Wild Harvest). They make the dreamiest sounding matured maple syrup. I'm talking - Tuthilltown Bourbon Barrel and Tahitian Vanilla Bean & Egyptian Chamomile Blossom. Their bottles are just as dreamy. I think either syrup would make a great statement on Father's Day (especially if your dad likes breakfast as much as mine does).

You can purchase the syrup online here. Or in Vancouver at Old Faithful Shop or Blue Owl Home Boutique.

I need a new wallet.

I would love to snag one of these Castor & Pollux wallets (but sadly not on my student budget). They are bold and sophisticated. I think I would pick the navy, or the red, or the yellow. Does anyone have any other wallet suggestions for me? It would be most appreciated!

Fortune Cookie Coin Purses by Diana Eng

LOVE!! I cannot wait to get one of these limited edition fortune cookie coin purses for myself. It was literally love at first sight.

Valentine Accessories

Well lovely blog readers, it has been two months since my last post. Distance makes the heart grow fonder? I hope so. I thought I'd compile a list of some sweet Valentine's gifts to give (or to give yourself!) as my intro back into blogging. I hope to be around a lot more.






Clutch / Handmade Knee Socks / Heart Factory / Shirt / Print