Stories behind the Aviatrix Collection

WASP pilots

The story of female pilots during World War II is one of perseverance and courage in the face of opposition. While there were experienced female pilots at the time, our culture wasn’t ready to accept them outside of a support role. Even their physical capability and mental capacity was in question. And yet they persevered in asking for a place and took any flying jobs they could get. In the end, they exceeded expectations and began to change the cultural perception of women.

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Learning how to be sustainable

With so many โ€œthingsโ€ in the world vying for our attention and easily accessible do we really need another brand with more stuff? These are questions I ask myself as a maker and designer. Am I a contributor to the problem of oversupply and waste? A sobering thought, and one that lies at the foundation of my work in timeless design. The best way to reduce waste and spend is to buy things that we can keep for a long time. How do we do that? 

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New Store

So very excited to announce the opening of my first storefront right here in St. Thomas! Ever since I started sewing pillows back in 2015 I have dreamt of having a shop but didn’t think it would be possible. But I’ve been keeping my eye on the market and the right building came up at the right time. Oh wow did I fall in love with this little place.

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Gallery Wall 2022

I’m excited to present the Gallery Wall 2022! Work has been progressing behind the scenes for some time and I couldn’t be happier with the result. Iโ€™m passionate about making local art available to homeowners, businesses and interior designers.

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New Christmas Products

With Christmas just around the corner I wanted to tell you about a few new things in stock. It’s been a busy fall collecting materials in the midst of covid with supply issues. Although some items won’t be here in time (terrazzo for the little tables…sob). Many other suppliers went over and above to get me the things I needed. Thank you Gordon Fabrics and The Clockery! I also made a few new things to fill in the gaps.

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Tips for buying pre-loved

With the warm weather finally returning, it’s a great time to spruce up our summer wardrobe! I don’t know if you’re like me but I like to purchase clothing and accessories from all kinds of sources. Let’s be honest, most of us can’t afford to buy from the prestigious brands all the time so we have to fill out the rest of our wardrobe with more affordable pieces. Enter, the pre-loved option. Right now one of the biggest fashion trends out there. It’s been slowly growing over the last few years with backlash against unethical foreign labour and the vast accumulation of wasteful fast fashion. It’s now cool and responsible to buy second hand ๐Ÿ™‚ – Here’s a few tips for buying pre-loved.

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Introducing the Circle Purse

Excited to introduce the new Circle Purse design! Perfect for a Mother’s Day day gift, offering an introductory price until April 30th. A super unique bag, small batch production means this is a one time offering in these fabrics and only available while supplies last.

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Fall and a Giveaway

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Hello everyone, hope you have had a good summer! With Thanksgiving already behind us we are well in to fall. It’s always so beautiful this time of year, my pockets are usually full of leaves and other bits of interesting stems and seeds, they’re just the best, yes?

It’s been a bustling around here with lots of online orders and new wholesale shops. One of a Kind was a great opportunity for exposure within the maker and Canadian made communities, there are many lovely stores selling local and handmade. Here’s a list of some of the newest shops carrying my bags and home goods, maybe there’s one near you ๐Ÿ™‚ Continue reading “Fall and a Giveaway”