Sophster-Toaster

Dawning Collective’s Dusk Miniature Purse

2. Whimsical art to lighten up the indoors.

Thimble Sparrow’s “Summer Days” Print

3. Easy, Casual T-shirts

ModCloth’s Berry Well Then Tee

4. Accessories for Summer Entertaining

Whistler Woodcraft’s Brass Trimmed Bobbin Candle Holder

5. This firecracker cupcake recipe for Canada Day at the cottage.

Make Bake Celebrate’s Pop Rocks Cupcakes Recipe

May Favourites

Posted on May 13, 2016October 25, 2016 by Melissa Harrison

The May flowers came a little late this year but the weather is finally warming up. Windows are starting to open in the afternoon, fresh spring produce is popping up at the local farmers’ market, and the outdoor artisan market season is in full bloom. Here are my favourite things for the month of May – all inspired by local artists and makers.

1. Travel and Wanderlust Inspired Accessories

Dawning Collective’s Spyglass Necklace

2. 1920’s & Flapper Style

BOKO’s Beaded Bag in Teal Green

3. Geometric Birdfeeders

Moore Design Birdfeeders’ Oriole Feeder

4. Everything Strawberry

Leikey’s Strawberry Brooch

5. Reminders to Stay Positive

Merchant Handcraft’s In Hoop Everything Will Probably Be Okay Cross Stitch

April Favourites

Posted on April 30, 2016October 25, 2016 by Melissa Harrison

I’ve been so busy this past month, I’ve barely noticed how cold it still is outside. A week spent on vacation near the equator and knowing that Victoria Day, the official start of summer in Canada, is only a few weeks away have me thinking of nothing but sunshine and patio time. It’s the end of April and here are my current obsessions:

1. Cute broaches and lapel pins that people will actually be able to see when we don’t have to wear coats anymore.

Little Arrow’s Rotary Dial Telephone Lapel Pin in Mint

2. Pretty Pastels

For the Host’s Mini Wood Salt and Pepper Shaker Set

3. Warm Weather Walking Shoes

ModCloth’s Heart Skipped a Beach Flat

4. A sturdy new bathing suit for serious swimming and water sports.

Seea’s Hermosa One Piece in Florencia / Coral Palm

5. Evening strolls through the neighbourhood with ice cream.