Dear friends of mine welcomed their much-anticipated second child to their family last week, so naturally, I’ve been browsing some of my favourite handmade sites to find the perfect gift. In my web travels tonight, I came across Golly Gee! Baby, and have been debating purchases ever since.
I think I’m destined to like Golly Gee! Baby, partly because the owners are a sister team from just outside of Edmonton (my sister and I write this blog, I live outside of Edmonton. Parallels, people!) Heidi & Christina were inspired by the birth of Christina’s daughter 18 months ago and began creating their line of colourful, fun but functional designs.
Such a perfectly fun little hat!
My friends had a little boy, and I think that he might just need one of these ties. I’m not sure when he’ll wear it, but really, every little man needs a swank tie, right? It’s designed with little hands in mind so it won’t tighten if pulled on, and connects with velcro at the back to keep him safe as well as adjust the size.
For the girls in the crowd, Golly Gee! Baby offers some very sweet bubble dresses that will last your little one through at least one or two growth spurts! Just adjust the tied shoulder straps from sundress to tunic top – I know that our oldest daughter loves wearing her too-short dresses over a pair of jeans or leggings, so these would get a lot of wear at our house. Not to mention the fact that this particular version of the dress has every colour in the rainbow and our 4-year old’s biggest goal in life is to “dress like a rainbow every day”! Wonder if Golly Gee could make this in a Size 4T?
The sisters have a shop chock full of goodies – they also design baby boots & slippers, blankets, change mats, diaper bags & wet bags, cart & chair covers etc.! You can find the full rainbow of Golly Gee! Baby products on Etsy and follow them on Facebook.
Golly Gee! Baby is also half of the team behind a great new craft expo in the Edmonton area – WeeStock held their first event just outside of Edmonton last spring and had a fantastic response. The show is expanding this Fall to more than 100 vendors, all with a family focus! If you’re in the area, save November 20th and drop by the Mayfield Trade Centre for some fantastic handmade goodies.
Enjoy!
~Sarah
If you remember our Canada Day giveaway, you might remember the fun spring tote bag that was part of the prize pack… that bag came from My Girl Thursday, and since she’s just relaunched her Etsy shop, I wanted to share a couple of my favourites from her line-up!
Hailing from Peterborough, Ontario, Chantilly (aka Thursday in the online world) has always been a thrifter, and finds ways to include what she calls “second chance textiles” in all of her projects. She’s just relaunched her Etsy shop, and it’s full of fun, colourful fabrics. These reversible aprons are adorable, with great big pockets and a sweet button detailing on the shoulders.
Now here’s an interesting idea – Thursday has added chalk cloth to her popular tote bags, so that you can write your to-do list right on your bag! Pretty clever, right? These have been pretty popular for Thursday, so if you see one you like, don’t dillydally (no one says dillydally anymore, right? Sorry, just channeling my inner Grandma for a minute!).
In addition to keeping busy crafting, Thursday also runs a popular blog at www.mygirlthursday.com, and you can find her on Twitter and Flickr, too! If lovely fabrics are your style, please drop by for a visit and see the variety available.
Cheers,
~Sarah
P.S. Friendly Tip: If you like to win handmade goodies, you should definitely check out her blog since she features a group of new artists and crafters every month, with a contest to win something from each of them! Very fun!
Lisa Roy describes herself as a “designer obsessed with handbags”, and it’s a good thing for us that she’s turned her passion from graphic design to textiles because her handbags are stellar. Her Etsy shop is full of really lovely bags, each with a bit of flair that made me stop and take another look. (Maybe I’m a little obsessed with handbags, too?!)
This is the one that caught my eye first:
*swoon*
And then I saw this one…
That, my friends, is raspberry ultra-suede.
Lisa has a graphic design and art direction background, but at some point decided to combine her design chops, her sewing skills and her obsession for handbags. Each of Lisa’s bags is a truly unique, one of a kind bag, so if you see one you like I advise you to snatch it up quickly! You can find more of Lisa on her personal website and by visiting her blog.
Love the rugged/pretty combo of this bag!
Happy shopping!
~Sarah
I went out yard sale-ing with my husband over the weekend, and noticed many people selling off bags and purses that they had purchased, and then never used. This got me thinking… what makes a good bag? One that you would never want to part with? It needs to not only be fun and stylish, but also useful! Enter Magz Bagz.
Magz Bagz are made from 100% cotton, which is laminated to make it antimicrobial and easy to wipe clean. They even have built in UV inhibitors to help prevent fading and keep you loving your bag even longer. The Bagz come in a range of sizes and shapes, with so many fun and bright patterns! The belief at Magz Bagz is that we all have to carry stuff, but why not do it with a bag that reflects your personality and style? I couldn’t agree more.
I love this Messenger Bag with the funky circles
The Sling Fling style can have so many uses, and this pattern is such fun!
There is also a line of accessories, like change pads, lunch bags, and diaper cases, so that you can coordinate all your needs.
You can find them on their website, on facebook, and on Etsy. Magz Bagz are also available at select retailers across the country, just look online for a comprehensive list of locations.
Enjoy these stylish bags, designed to fit your lifestyle, and NOT end up in your next yard sale!
Cheers,
Jennifer
Allow us to introduce you to TamamiKoBag – a Toronto-based shop that combines Japanese style with Canadian practicality. These gorgeous bags are made using a combination of vintage kimonos, coordinating fabrics and sparkling accessories.
According to Tamami’s Etsy profile, ‘ko bag’ means small, ancient and individual. We think that these bags fit that description perfectly!
Linen And Kimono Balloon Bag - Natural Garden
Vintage Kimono Petite Purse - Big Ribbon
What a beautiful way to incorporate some colour and vibrancy into your wardrobe this summer! Go quickly, there’s a sale on at her site right now, too!
Happy shopping!
~Sarah
