Poppytalk

A collection of beautiful works I've been collecting on Instagram for the past few months from Indigenous makers in both Canada and the U.S. If you're interested, I also created a guide for them on the new Guides feature on Instagram. You can find it beside the "Reels" section or click here.

NO. 1

Warren Steven Scott

Nlaka’pamux Nation, British Columbia
Designer
Double Bar Earrings

One of our favourite stationers over the years has been Hartland Brooklyn based in Leeds, NY. Launched back in 2012 by Emily Johnson, Hartland Brooklyn creates everything from hand illustrated cards, tattoos, wrapping papers to wallpaper. I've always loved her use of bright colours and playful illustrations. All of her work is created in their brick and mortar stationery and design studio located about 2 hours north of New York City in the Catskill Mountains. Let's take a look!

Aquarius

(January 20 - Feb. 18)

Hello Aquarian people! I seem to know a lot of you and you're a special, special group. What I admire about you most is you all seem to beat to your own drummer and are some of the most humanitarian people I know. And although you may not like it, people want to shower you with gifts! And shower you we will! These selections, although a little more than what I usually post, you most certainly deserve! Like an oversized biker jacket and some real happening gold chains and penants that you can switch out. You love discussing big ideas and even though some of you may not think it, the amethyst really does suit you. You might not even know you need that polaroid camera. But here's my picks for you water bearers! Also, with the name, Aquarius, who knew you were an air sign?

1. Gold Deconstructed Axiom Chain Necklace and Onyx Locket Clip On Pendant, Missoma

(Currently on sale $251.16 reg ~~$334.88~~ and $146.18 reg ~~$194.94~~.

2. Cult Signet Ring, Cult of Youth, £230

3. Oversized Tumbled-Leather Biker Jacket, Raey, $1,073

4. Big Ideas for Curious Minds, An Intro to Philosphy by The School of the School of Life, $33.32, Indigo

5. Polaroid Now i-Type Instant Camera, $99, Polaroid

6. Beats Wireless Headphones, $399, Beats by Dre

7. Amethyst Crystal, Spirit Daughter

8. Brittney's Fav, Plastic Ring, La Manso

Found my way to this adorable tiny home of Life Done Simple this week; and was delighted to find a family who has chosen to live in a tiny house, to focus on a more simplified life, a life of less stuff, more time and financial freedom. Something I think many of us long for, and have come to realize the importance of, especially during these uncertain times.

Capricorn
(December 22 - January 19)

This gift guide is for all my Capricorn friends out there. If I know you right, you love a colour-coded closet, organizing is second nature to you, you ove the outdoors and always, always do your best! Here's a few things for all those December/January babies.

1. Otomi Print Matchbox, $6, Leif
2. Do Your Best Pennant, $24, Three Potato Four
3. Sign Language Candle, $22, Leif
4. Moxi Roller Skates - Rainbow Riders, $99, bando
5. Am I Dreaming Eye Mask, $18, bando
6. This Is Your Year (Probably) Calendar, Idle Letters (Etsy)
7. The Home Edit Life (book), The Home Edit
8. Assorted Pencil Set, bando

I have fond memories of first happening upon our next Small Business brand, Cabin + Cub. Starting with the name of course, and then all the wonderful things designer, Valerie Thai has made since we've known of her work so many moons already. Founded in 2006, Cabin + Cub makes adorable modern laser cut wood pieces from earrings to cufflinks, and gift items like calendars and wall hangings. Let's take a look!

Continuing on with our Small Business profiles, we turn to small business makers, the creatives. Today I'm honoured to feature designer and illustrator Jeannette Ordas of The Beautiful Project. Jeannette's illustrations have always spoken to me, they're fun, playful and the message always, relatable. Some of you may remember her by her most delicious recipes she shared here on the blog a few years back as Everybody Loves Sandwiches. This lady has many talents, but today she wears her designer hat, and we couldn't be happier to feature her work. Let's take a look!

As I scrolled through Instagram the other night on my @floraltalk feed, it became apparent many of us are already getting into the holiday spirit. I've come across so many incredible wreaths I started to collect them all for inspiration. Serendipitously the wind storm the other day, gifted us on our walk afterwards with enough boughs to make a few. Perhaps not as beautiful as these, but I'm certainly inspired. Here are a few that crossed my radar. Do you have a fave?

1. Dried Flower Wreath

by Goldenfoot Flower Farm

A beautiful coloured gradient of various dried flowers.

Today we're excited to share our next Small Business Profile, Nineteen Ten Home. Located on Main and 28th here in Vancouver, Nineteen Ten Home has curated a beautiful selection of exclusive, undiscovered and unique items creating a refreshing shopping destination. Owners Jenn Kiel and Amy Russell have exquisite taste making their shop one of our faves. Bonus too - they sell online! Let's take a peek!