Welcome to the world, Matilda Wyn!!!!

My good friend Mackenzie just gave birth to a perfect baby girl this morning! 6lbs 9oz of perfection! Mama and baby are healthy and happy!

Welcome baby Matilda!!! I can't wait to meet you and those little round cheeks!!! LOVE!

Support local this Christmas season!

Hello all!

This December marks a very busy month for me as I'm involved in the One of A Kind event from December 8 to 11th and have recently joined up with 9 other Vancouver designers to open a pop up shop in Gastown for three weeks! Whoa! I'm planning on skipping out on sleep, keeping up with personal hygiene and regular eating until the end of the year as it seems there's just no time!!!! Ok, fine...I'll stay on top of all things aforementioned but I'm expecting December to be an incredibly busy (yet amazing!) month.

So, if you're in Vancouver over the next few weeks, catch up with mortar & pestle apparel, along with Little Houses Clothing, at the One of A Kind show from December 8th to 11th at the Vancouver Convention Centre West.

The pop up shop, local-E, will be open from December 2nd to 18th and will be located at 235B Cambie Street. There are 10 extremely talented designers who have teamed up to provide you with a cozy little shop where you will be able to find all your Christmas gifts, drink some cider and meet the designers behind your favourite local labels. You can find more info on the shop on our FB page here.

through this door, you'll find some sweet xmas gifts dec 2-18th!

Confucius says, "Support local talent! Shop local and good things will come to you and yours!"

J xo

This is dedicated to the one I love...

I feel like blogging about Chris today. In addition to being able to make science happen all day at work, build vintage motorbikes from scratch in his spare time, and be an incredibly supportive boyfriend, Chris also plays in two bands: Two Towns and LEGS. Check 'em out:

This is a link to a music video made for LEGS "gypsy woman"...produced/directed by Pretty Dead.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CHlgAynRe4c

Two Towns also released a tape back in June with Green Burrito Records! Yay for cassettes!

One way to get your cat to hate your guts...

Give it a bath. Poor Hank got a little wet last night and was not impressed...

PRESS!!!!!

My personal list of nostalgic firsts, like those of most people,  include first lost tooth, first kiss, first car, first boyfriend/girlfriend, the list goes on.....This week, I'm adding another first to my list: FIRST PRESS!
Hallelujah! A few months ago I was contacted by TURN Magazine, based in New York and Chicago, as they offered me some press in both their online and print Anniversary Edition magazine! I have Page 14 all to myself!! You can visit their website here and here's a sneak peek of the cover:

fresh air...

A few weeks ago I had mentioned that Chris and I took a road-trip to Alberta to have a visit with an old friend and attend a wedding in Calgary...here are some photos from that little adventure:

Congratulations Kyle & Jesa!!! XO

Here are some photos from our time spent with Hugh in Lundbreck:

Shelagh! Best. Dog. Ever.

Shelagh and I went on an adventure with Chris.

Chris and I visited Lundbreck Falls. Stunning  ~50M year old surprise in the middle of the foothills.

I miss views like this...

An illustration of Hugh from the early 80s.

Hugh, Chris and I went to Twin Butte to watch some live music...too bad we missed "The F Holes"...ha!

Huh?

Early morning stroll down to see the horses

Prairies. sigh...

We hung out with Hugh at feeding time!

Hugh's horses are lovingly named: Drifter, Marshall and "ol' Dum Dum"

J xo

Seriously? This cat is amazing...

                        Hank and Chris spent some time in full cuddle mode last night. Adorable.