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CONTEST!!!

Thursday, April 29th, 2010

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Hey Everybody!! You know the saying ‘there’s no such thing as a free lunch?’, well there is such a thing as a FREE ASTROSATCHEL!!

I’m pleased to announce a little contest being held by a really great vegan blog based in Vancouver, you can enter to win a free medium tote from my webshop, whichever one is your favorite….. I think that’s pretty good deal!!

I did a really great interview with Hilary from plateandsimple talking about bags, fashion etc…. Who knew I was so chatty?? Check out her blog, enter to win and try some of her super yummy recipes, you’ll be glad you did!! Good Luck!! XO Janna

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Hello lover!!

Wednesday, September 30th, 2009

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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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Here comes the rain, again

Wednesday, September 9th, 2009

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It seems that it’s raining again, a sure sign of Fall. I always feel fall in the air by my choice of footwear: today my trusty Hunter rubber boots.

The rain also signals the start of the Fall Market season, so mark your calendars and grab your galoshes, I have a couple events to tell you about:

September 19+20 from 11-5 the studio will be open for your shopping convenience. To make this one even better, our friend Erin Dolman will be coming to town from the Sunshine Coast with her line of jewelry in tow. Hopefully she brings some sunshine too… Check her out online: erindolman.com

In October, just in time for Thanksgiving, I’ll be in New Westminster at Karmavore for our first ever trunk show out there: lots of stuff they don’t usually sell, plus a few Vegan Friendly surprises….. the vegan marshmallows alone are worth the skytrain ticket!!

In other news, there’s lots of new bags at Milltant Penguin, more cozy cashmere at Tartooful, and a new shop called Cherry Blossom Boutique opening in Kaslo BC who will be selling our line….. grab your umbrella and brave the rain, it’ll be worth it!! xo Janna

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Something to Smile About!!

Thursday, August 20th, 2009

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There’s lots of stuff to smile about these days, check it out:

OPEN STUDIO this Saturday (August 22) from 12-4: it’ll be short, but sweet, so drop by and check out our new stuff for fall and have a root around in our sale bin.

ARTFUL SUNDAY this Sunday on Commercial Drive + Napier Street from 12-5: come down and say hello, Laura from Cul de Sac will be there too!!

RECENT SHIPMENTS Fall stuff is starting to hit the shelves, with new stock heading out to the following retailers:

Karmavore Vegan Boutique in New Westminster BC (a brand new all vegan boutique at 468 East Columbia Street—Yay!! They also sell online at karmavore.ca)

Homework in Prince George BC and Prince Rupert BC

Tartooful in North Vancouver BC

Twisted Sister’s Boutik in St John’s Newfoundland

Wisteria Chic in Sisters Oregon

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There’s lots of other stuff in the works too, including a fab openhouse in September, and a trunkshow at Karmavore in October, and new Fall items in our online shop. I’ll keep you posted, I promise!! xo Janna

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Sweet bits of news….

Saturday, May 30th, 2009

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Hey Everybody, we have some sweet tidbits to tell you about, read on:

+ We have a new application on Facebook called ASTROSATCHEL GIFTS: you can send and collect Astrosatchel items and post them to your profile. Don’t forget to join our group ASTROSATCHEL ACCESSORIES while you’re logged in too!!

+By popular demand, I’ll be opening the studio a bit more regularly for the next little while, so you if you’re coming to Vancouver this summer, be sure to come by and visit us!! Find all of our upcoming events and openhouses in our newly minted CALENDAR section (in our the Categories section of our blog)

+We’ve added more websites to our Online Shopping section, everybody has different stock, so now it’s even easier to find the perfect bag.

Now if only I could find a daily hookup in Vancouver for vegan donuts like these super yummy ones we had in Portland, life would be perfect!!XO Janna

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Why walk when you can crawl??

Tuesday, November 18th, 2008

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Hello Everyone!!

Well, it’s that time again….. Eastside Culture Crawl is this weekend, and it promises to be better than even last year (which was awesome!!) I’ve been working late to make sure we have loads of new things for even the choosiest of Astrosatchel fans, and lots of new stuff that isn’t available in stores.

If you’re starting your holidays shopping, there’s a lot of items perfect for gifting, and we have quite a lot of items for under $40.00 (which includes our sale bin— shop early, that’s all I can say on that!!) If you’re hungry, fear not, we’re serving an all vegan menu this go around (come early before that’s all gone too!!) and if you’re naked, we’ll have lots of clothing options for the clothing optional!!

There are 13 artists showing at 339 Railway Street, more than ever before, so it should be lots of fun!! I still have a few copies of the program guide left too, so if you make us your first stop, be sure to ask for a copy.

The best thing about the Eastside Culture Crawl is the event itself: in its 12th year and with over 300 participating artsts, it’s one of the largest open studio events in Western Canada, and it’s an artist run event– Top notch in my books!! It’s a chance to peek inside the studios and minds of fellow Vancouverites…… come on, you know you want to!! This year the Crawl is important for other reasons: Development looms large over many artists, who’s studio buildings are owned by property development companies. When we lose buildings, we put our local arts and culture at severe risk….. but most of the time, people don’t know we exist in these buildings in the first place……. so it’s super important to come out and see what’s happening in our city— Robson street will still be there next weekend!!

For a more in depth look at the Eastside Culture Crawl, including a full list of buildings and artists, check out our website: www.eastsideculturecrawl.com

Hours for this year are:

Friday Nov 21- 5pm to 10pm

Saturday Nov 22- 11am to 6pm

Sunday Nov 23- 11 am to 6pm

See you this weekend!! xo Janna

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Fast and Furless Trunk Show

Thursday, August 7th, 2008

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My cat OC (the Other Cat, get it?) is neither fast nor furless. She would rather sleep away the days on the couch than do any sort of activity…… and at 15 years of age, I don’t really blame her. I work, so she doesn’t have to……. which has led to a bit of a diva complex, which we are working on.

What is keeping me so busy these days you may wonder…… I’m getting stock ready for our first ever trunk show at Fast and Furless Vegan Boutique in Minneapolis MN. Mark those calendars, it’s Saturday September 27…… We’ll be sending lots of stuff for this event that isn’t available in the shop normally, and it’s all vegan!! The items won’t be there long, so better to get there early: 2615 E Franklin Avenue, Minneapolis MN. The website for the shop is fastandfurless.com for more info. This is the first time we’ve ever done anything like this, and I’m really excited to show everybody in Minneapolis our complete collection. You don’t have to be vegan to shop at Fast and Furless, so check it out if you’re in the area, there will be something for everybody!!

Okay I’m off to work, but first I have to spend some time with OC, followed by some time with a lint brush!! XO Janna

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Spillin’ the Beans…..

Tuesday, May 27th, 2008

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It seems to me that a lot of customers lately are really excited when they find out our bags are Vegan friendly. That makes me really excited too, because I think there’s a real movement happening, which is a really good thing. I’ve noticed a number of other companies advertise their bags as being Vegan, but that’s all they say on the matter…… So I really feel it’s important to let you know that I walk the walk, talk the talk and eat the tofu. It’s not just advertising to me, it’s the way I live. I realize it’s not for everybody, but I think it’s important for people to know that I put my marketing where my mouth is, and I encourage other companies to do the same.

I’m really happy that our line is 98% Vegan, and that our products are bright and fun, durable and handmade. The other 2% of our line that’s not Vegan is made with recycled wool and cashmere, which we rescue from the thrift pile and give new life as scarves, hats and sweaters. I’ll be adding some Vegan versions made with recycled cotton this fall that everybody can enjoy, regardless of what they choose to put on their plate.  Here’s to health and happiness, and a cute looking purse!! xo Janna

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