Flaxsleep Launch Party

This could not have been a more fun and more successful event!  After shooting product with Flaxsleep last month, I was super stoked to be called back to capture their Launch Party.  So many people, friends and families of the Flaxsleep Trio, came out to show their support and many more passersby also joined to see what all the fuss was about.  We all crammed into Little Mountain's tiny shop to mingle, enjoy drinks and snacks, and of course to jump into Flaxsleep's Photobooth Bed!  It was such a joy to be witness to this exciting milestone for these hardworking women and an honour to have played a small part in commemorating the wonderful hot summer evening of their launch. 

Enjoy.

Well done, girls.
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Flaxsleep

Gosh.  I just love collaborating with Boss Ass Bitches.  There are so many of you and when I receive requests to work with/for/under you, the erupting chorus of Angels is music to my soul.  Flaxsleep is a new Vancouver-based Linen Bedding company and the baby to a trio of smart, creative, talented, and fun-loving women: Anna, whom I met last year at Sarah's Birthday Retreat, and her partners Oana and Vivian.  I've kept in touch with Anna as I fell hard for her awesome style, her intense level of crafting and equally intense level of rapping skills.  Oh, and the one that took me down the Indigo path.  When I heard about this Linen Bedding baby-in-the-making, I was absolutely thrilled!

We gathered together on a very hot afternoon in Mount Pleasant, rearranging Viv's apartment for some product shots as well as styled images for their site and social media.  Before arriving, I knew would fall in love with their sheets, it would just be a matter of which one would I be taking home with me....?

A few faves.

Boss Ladies

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Indigo Workshop with School House Farm

My heart is singing.  This is the beginning of many more workshops to come!  Emily and I joined forces to offer an Indigo Dyeing Workshop to take place at School House Farm that included a phenomenal spread of appetizers, dessert and a Fall Inspired Cocktail for all our guests!  In typical Emily fashion, she decked out the area with bouquets of sunflowers and dahlias and a few of her first pumpkins of the season!  The majority of the food was produce she had sown, grown, and harvested this year: pickled garlic scapes, beans, and cucumbers, a kale and yellow zucchini quiche, roasted garlic paired with select cheeses and freshly baked baguettes were just a few of the appetizers.  Vodka was infused with farm pears over the week leading up to the event and then mixed with a homemade rosemary syrup and soda.  Dessert included an apple galette, homemade whipping cream, chocolate zucchini loaf, and fresh strawberries.  I know.  Amazing.

We gathered in a circle where I went through the indigo process and ladies got straight to work creating their designs with elastics, clothespins, string, and tongue depressers.  Patiently, we worked in two groups taking turns to dip and expose their pieces until it was time for the final reveal.  Just like snowflakes, no two are ever the same, each one so unique and magical in its creation.  The scarves were hung to dry across a makeshift clothesline that Kevin helped set up using twine and the easels he had designed for Paint Night. 

I couldn't have been happier with the attendees for this first Adult Workshop!  So many familiar faces who have been so kind in supporting my passion to make creativity an accessible priority in life over the last 2 years.  I can not tell you how much it means to have this support and to know that I am able to provide a service to others.  Thank you to everyone who participated, I am still reeling with joy from this first successful experience!  Thank you!!!

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Vancouver Moms Top 30 Bloggers

Wow!  What an incredible evening spent with Vancouver's Top Mom Bloggers.  The Annual event was hosted at the beautiful University Women's Club of Vancouver where I got to rub shoulders with familiar faces and made a few new connections throughout the evening.  The glasses were flowing with wine as these mamas enjoyed an evening out to share their stories with one another and celebrate their achievements.  We were also treated to a fashion show by Monique of Wallis Evera, outfits worn by many of the bloggers in attendance.  Check out a few images from the evening!

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Project Bloom 2015

It's hard to believe it's been a whole year since Project Bloom 2013!  This year I was in charge of hosting the Photobooth.  The backdrop was a collaboration between Our Little Flower Company and myself which turned out absolutely perfect!  

Emily Hastie of Collect & Cultivate, Rebekah Logan of Clark's Audio Visual and Khara Robertson of Showkraft Events

Lisa Robinson, Advancement Officer at KPU flanked by our two lovely hostesses

Rob Lowe of Stir Coffee

Sonia MacNair of Turtlenina

Erin & Kerstyn of Our Little Flower Company

A very well-behaved Little Malcolm joined me and the 150+ guests in the festivities.  Laughter, tears and delicious food were enjoyed by all!

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xo

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