February 1st, 2010
Hey Everybody!! I’m back in Vancouver after a week’s rest in San Francisco, having seen and done it all: record shopping at Amoeba, cocktails at Bourbon and Branch and coffee at the North Beach outpost of Caffe Treistre. Plus hours of wandering aimlessly through the Mission and Fillmore neighbourhoods….. just what a girl needed!!
It’s good to be back in the studio though, I’m just going through the ton of email I got while I was away, so I’ll get back to you all soon, maybe after another cup of coffee!! XO Janna
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January 23rd, 2010
I’m a big fan of going for it, no matter what the occasion. Right now, I’m going to San Francisco, no real itinerary, just the need to see and do new and exciting things for a bit. If you order anything online, I won’t be able to ship until I get back, at the beginning of February….. I’ll be just in time to see Vancouver go for it, when everyone will be in town for the Olympics….. More on that later, and see you soon!! xo Janna
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January 4th, 2010
Hey everybody, it’s now 2010!! I’m generally pretty optimistic about things but I really have to say I think 2010 is going to be a good year…. It’s always nice to wipe the slate clean and start afresh, so I’m super excited to see what the new year will bring for both myself and Astrosatchel. There’s lots of stuff on the horizon, but I think I’ll take it all in and enjoy the journey this year. Sometimes it’s not where you go, but how you get there.
I’m back in the studio now after a nice and well deserved break after the pre-holiday long hours and sales events. If you have any post-holiday exchanges, drop me a line and I’ll do my best to accommodate you….. See you soon, and Happy New Year!! XO Janna
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December 17th, 2009
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December 7th, 2009
It’s almost time for Shiny Fuzzy Muddy 10, then our “last chance” open studio, and that’s it for 2009…. I must admit I feel like a sixth grader at the beginning of June with Summer Holidays in sight, with some obvious exceptions: it’s the coldest week of the year and I’m not in sixth grade anymore….. but the sentiment is there!! I love what I do, I meet great people and it’s lots of fun, but I really don’t want to work for a bit, it’s been a long journey, with lots of bags to show for it!!
So bundle yourself up, grab a coffee to go and get yourself to Heritage Hall on Main Street this weekend, December 12+13th….. 24 super talented artists and makers, selling their own high calibre work. Hours are 11-9 Saturday, Sunday we’re 11-5. What could be better?? Check our lineup for this year: shinyfuzzymuddy.com
I’ll have lots of stuff in tow, perfect for gift giving, including extra cozy recycled cashmere hot water bottle covers, arm warmers and scarves, as well as all your favorites….. See you soon!! XO Janna
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December 1st, 2009
It’s a good news, bad news situation: the bad news being that Main Street has lost even more independent business to the huge fire that happened a couple weeks ago. A few years ago a huge fire wiped out most of the east side of the 2500 block Main Street, and now the same has happened on the west side of the street.
I worked on that block for years, and met many friends there for the first time. Everybody loved the neighbourhood on that particular strip of Main Street, and all supported one another. Hopefully Slickety Jim’s and the other businesses will find other locations elsewhere, but it will be really hard to top the magic that the area had. I’ve also lost my accountant, Tom, who’s business was also destroyed in the fire….. hopefully he’s up and running elsewhere soon too.
But the good news, if there is any, is that Militant Penguin has come through the fire with only smoke and water damage….. While the store is being reno’d, Lawrence has relocated to his previous Pleasant Girl location and set up a sale shop, so you can still get your Astrosatchel fix on the block, at 2541 Main Street.
Also on Main Street, I’ll be participating in Shiny Fuzzy Muddy 10 December 12+13 at Heritage Hall….. More reasons to catch the #3 Bus….. See you soon!! Janna
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November 18th, 2009
You don’t always have to be in a rush to get someplace, particularly this weekend!! The 13th Annual Eastside Culture Crawl kicks off Friday night at 5pm, and ends at 6pm Sunday, so there’s plenty of time to make it to the studio. I’ve been putting out new stock and tidying things up so it’s looking pretty good around here these days….. See you soon, whenever you get here is fine!! XO Janna
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November 11th, 2009
Lately I’m just trying to hang in there……Things are pretty busy at the studio right now, with lots of late nights and early mornings (which really are not my thing)…. but it’s all for a good cause: the 13th Annual Eastside Culture Crawl is coming up fast, and there’s a ton of stuff for me to get ready…..
Mark your calendars, and come on down:
Friday November 20 from 5-10, Saturday+Sunday November 21+22 from 11-6 at the studio: 339 Railway Street, studio #208. Also showing their work are Melissa Wong and Ryan Amadore in 203, Jeremy Green, Marc Paris and Sean Mills in 206 and Galen Felde and Nadine Stefan in 209. To preview artists’ work, check out the event website: eastsideculturecrawl.com
This is the 5th time participating in the Crawl, and it gets better every year. Look for our pullout section in the Georgia Straight coming out the 19th. I’ll have a couple more events before the holidays, but if you want to get your gift shopping started early, there’s lots of stuff to choose from right now, and still enough time to special order items….. See you soon, it’s back to work for me!! XO Janna
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October 23rd, 2009
Sorry it’s been a while, I’ve had my head in the clouds recently with lots on the go this month ….. here’s the highlights:
I’ve added NEW FALL ITEMS to our online shopping: new bags, cashmere scarves to keep you warm, oven mitts to keep you cool, and there will be more to come as the holiday season approaches…..
I’ve been sending stuff far and near: Militant Penguin on Main Street, Tartooful (now at 3183 Edgemont Blvd in North Vancouver), Naka in Ferndale, Michigan, Cherry Blossom Boutique in Kaslo BC, and Whirled Arts in Victoria BC.
I’m getting the studio ready for the Holiday show season, first up is Eastside Culture Crawl in November (20,21,22) so if you’re planning a trip to Vancity, that’s a really great weekend to check out the city, particularly what’s happening here in the Eastside area arts scene. There will be more shows to come, but one thing at a time!! XO Janna
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September 30th, 2009
Veganism is for lovers…. lovers of animals, people and the environment. It’s also about really great food, so come on down to Karmavore October 2 for their first ever trunk show and sale…. Everything in store will be 25% off for one day only, so it’s a good time to snag some vegan marshmallows, footwear and of course, Astrosatchel goodies. If we’ve never met, come between 5-8pm, I’ll be there…… things will be extra sweet between 6-7, as Vegan Mania Bakery will be serving their delicious baked goods (yum!!).
The best part of it all, is you don’t have to be vegan, just come on down to 468 East Columbia Street in New Westminster and check it out….. See you Friday!! Janna
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