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Fall stuff popping up

Tuesday, August 19th, 2008

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It seems like that time again, the weather today was a bit cooler here in Vancouver, and we’ve seen some rain again lately…… so I guess the rumors about fall might be true!!

We’ve been making lots of Fall stuff lately, and finally we’ve got some of our new items for sale online….. there’s lots more coming soon, but check out our new bags for now, including the ever-so-fall Toggle tote.

There’s new stuff to be had in the shops too, with fall orders arriving at Plenty and Brier’s here in Vancouver, Tartooful and Room 6 on the North Shore, Funky Monkey in Squamish BC, Wisteria Chic in Sisters OR and Amita Art of Gifts in Seattle WA. Lots more on the way as well……. we’ll keep you posted!
If you’re in the Minneapolis area, remember our Fast and Furless Trunk Show coming up in September, and we’ll be doing something at the studio again soon too, we need a reason to clean the place up every now and again!! XO Janna

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Fall in love with Fall

Friday, August 8th, 2008

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Hey Everybody, our Fall collection is here!!

I know everyone has been patiently waiting for our new Fall products…… have a look and let me know what you think!!

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Falling Ginko Leaves….. we always know it’s fall when these cover the streets in Chinatown, that and the rain comes back!!

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Ginko Branch…… where the Ginko Leaves come from!!

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Pine Cones!! These always remind me of trips to the woods by my Grandmother’s house in Ontario. For added effect, you could put a pine air freshener in the bag for a pine fresh scent!! Or maybe not.

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Night Trees….. These moody trees remind me of camping…… I can almost smell the campfire. Anybody up for a S’more?

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Hoot Hoot….. it’s an Owl!!

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Stitched Tree. I love the simple shapes and random yet orderly stitching detail….. and yes, I do get a bit cross-eyed when making this, thanks for asking!!

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New Poppies!! I just love poppies, don’t you? I’m loving the rich colours and organic shapes on this applique, I have to decide what bag I want this on……

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Sometimes we want to mess with perfection, hence our Toggle Closure Medium Tote! All the fun of our other medium totes, but with plaid fabric detail and adorable wooden duffle coat style closures. This one is both sassy and smart, and perfect for the person who can’t pick an applique to save their life!!

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Wool Friday bag!! I love how lumberjack-chic this purse is, with it’s recycled wool flap. I can’t wait wear mine with tall boots and a chunky knit sweater…… I’m sure that time will come soon enough!!

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It’s Scarf time again, sort of!! We have been busy gathering cashmere all year, and now it’s been made into one of a kind, super soft scarves that combine luxury with ecology: each scarf is made entirely of recycled cashmere salvaged from the thrift pile. This year we’ve added 100% recycled cotton as well, for our vegan customers….. Now there’s scarves for all!!

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Saving the best for last……. we’re now making hats!! We have lots of different fabrics available, and this item as well as everything else we have just updated will be for sale online super soon– I promise!! I’ll be having another open house soon too….. stay tuned for details!!

I’m sure you’ve all fallen in love with fall now, but let’s enjoy the rest of the summer while it lasts! Bye for now!! 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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