Cococakeland Book Launch

Stephanie Chan August 20, 2018

There are no words for the joy I feel when I think of this human.

Talent, heart, style, fight, and the same teenage boy humour seeping out of the cracks of her professional façade. I've been inspired by Lyndsay for a very long time. She was in some random class with me back in 2006-2007 when we were at Emily Carr. She did some sort of music piece. I recognized her again in Real Weddings magazine and so began the creeping until our friendship blossomed into what it is today.

To have been a single ribbon woven into the fabric of her life is a humbling honour. To have someone I admire so much trust me with photographing her family, her work, her scary face-off with breast cancer and now her book launch is one of my greatest joys in my life. I don't know how she does what she does and I tell her this often. I admire how she maintains her genuine awesome self, how she has stayed grounded and ever dedicated to her family and friends. I admire her honesty and I have forever been touched by the consistent messages of support and laughter I receive from her.

The making of this book is such a huge achievement. I am so damn proud of this woman and all she has been through. I am thankful for her life everyday as I scroll through her feeds, knowing how precious this life is. I am so thankful she is still here with us to spread her creativity and her laughter.

You are a shining star, Lyndsay, and I wish you a long joyful life of continued success!

Flaxsleep Launch Party

Stephanie Chan June 27, 2018

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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Indigo Workshop with School House Farm

Stephanie Chan September 29, 2017

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!!!

Vancouver Moms Top 30 Bloggers

Stephanie Chan June 13, 2017

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!