I've officially recovered from Make It, recovered from the paperwork tornado that hit my office while getting my taxes finished (April 30th being the deadline for us Canadians) and am just about ready for Got Craft! In the nick of time too, since the awesome sauce that is Got Craft is only 3 sleeps away… Continue reading Got Craft Spring Show
Category: Vancouver
Are You Ready to Make It?
You know spring has sprung when all my favorite craft shows start kicking off! This weekend is the first big one of the year and one of my faves - Make It Vancouver. Over 100 super funky artists and crafters, live music, a bar - what more could you ask for? April 20th, 21st and… Continue reading Are You Ready to Make It?
Market Snapshot
I had such a fab time at the spring markets last weekend! The weather was beautiful, the music at Square Community Market was fantastic and the company was even better. I got to catch up with some familiar faces, as well as met some awesome new folks. A big thank you to everyone who dropped… Continue reading Market Snapshot
Markets in March
Now that I've fulled recovered from the Home Show (sleep plus major cleaning/decluttering binge followed by dragging out my sewing machine to work on new curtains and pillows!), let's see what's coming up for the rest of March! The Square Community Market Facebook event page 196 Kingsway ~ the popup shop & future RIZE building… Continue reading Markets in March
BC Home + Garden Show
A few of the lovely vendors from Portobello West have banded together to create a little urban market at the BC Home + Garden Show taking place this week. This year the show moves back to BC Place Stadium, now that they have a new roof (that may or may not look like an upside… Continue reading BC Home + Garden Show
Bill Murray Art Show
I've been working on a new painting over the last few weeks and finally have it varnished, framed and ready to go, just in time for the big event tomorrow night - the opening of a Bill Murray themed art show! The show is called "Bill You Murray Me?" and will be held at the… Continue reading Bill Murray Art Show
While I’m Away…
Happy holidays everyone! My markets are all wrapped up for the year and I am off to visit family in Alberta. I don't like to officially close my Etsy shop when I'm away because I think people should still be able to see what I do, add things to their favorites & so on. But… Continue reading While I’m Away…
Got Craft Is Tomorrow!
My all time favorite art & craft market takes place tomorrow, so I'll be chugging the coffee until the wee hours tonight trying to make sure I'll have enough lockets, magnets & other goodies for the fabulous shoppers who line up bright & early just to get inside. It's time for Got Craft! Some of… Continue reading Got Craft Is Tomorrow!
Art on the Eastside
The Eastside Culture Crawl is taking place this weekend & I was lucky enough to nab a sneak preview at my friend Liane Varnam's studio space in 1000 Parker Street. Vancouver has a pretty vibrant art scene & I really love events like the Crawl where artists open up their studio spaces to the public… Continue reading Art on the Eastside
Vancouver Home Show
The fall favorite Vancouver Home + Design Show kicks off this Thursday & I'm pleased as punch to have a booth. You'll find the Cagey Bee goodness nestled in a special section of vendors from Portobello West, running along the far wall (from the entrance), right beside the stage. Since I'm usually trapped in my… Continue reading Vancouver Home Show