I crocheted this grey, stretchy, ribbed wool hat for Ryan, and I lined it so it’ll be super warm because he has short hair and cold ears. I made it in dark grey 100% merino Filatura di Crosa Zara Melange wool. He is also a fan of the computer game Mass Effect, so I added a […]
Clothing and Style
Canadian Design: FoldIT Creations by Gavin Canning
Tomiko and I first saw FoldIT Creations by Gavin Canning at the Annex Flea a few months ago and thought we had to share our discovery! Gavin Canning’s jewelry pieces are not only beautiful, but mind-blowing in their intricacy. The origami leaves, koi, dragonflies, hearts, and ‘paper’ airplane are gorgeous, but they don’t compare to the detailed cranes. […]
Beautiful and Functional Camera Bags
1. Abby Mint Bag by Johansen Camera Bags; 2. Ava Green Bag by Cheeky Lime; 3. Betsy Mustard Bag by Johansen Camera Bags; 4. Brooklyn Bag by ONA; 5. Chelsea Bag by ONA; 6. Siena Bag by Johansen Camera Bags; 7. Georgia Nautical Bag by Johansen Camera Bags; 8. Palma Bag by ONA; 9. Rose Coral Bag by Johansen Camera Bags; 10. Catalina Bag […]
Canadian Design: Fionna Hanna the Textile Designer
Fionna Hanna is a Toronto-based textile designer that features archetypal Canadian animals on her cotton or linen pillowcases, scarves and pouches. Silk screen and embroidery combine to form graphic animal silhouettes accented by cheeky red accessories like scarves or headphones (or are those earmuffs?). Growing up overseas, we would often scoff at Canadian things, but […]
DIY: Cable Crochet Beret and Free Pattern
I crocheted this cable beret for Tomiko using turquoise 100% wool. I have a wool felt turquoise beret from Lilliput Hats, a traditional millinery here in Toronto. Tomiko ‘borrowed’ that hat for a while this winter, and I only got it back after I promised to crochet a similar hat for her. The free pattern works […]