Hach

We love this original and limited edition notebooks available via Canadian store Hach.

Based in Vancouver and run by a mother and daughter duo, the boutique of exciting well-made products.

Visit the online store and the blog there.

Surprises c'est Chic!

If like us, you're running late on your Christmas shopping here is an opportunity (dear Canadian readers) you won't want want to miss. Ready-to-wear brand Jacob  has a  great deal of surprises for us this holiday season. And how does it  work, you may ask?
Go here and print out your Christmas stocking. Then stop by one of the locations or simply shop online and you could either win:
a $290,000 in instant prizes to be won at check-out, with your Christmas stocking
or
a chance to win a $10,000 wardrobe for all those who share the contest online. And what's make this deal even better is that for each Christmas stocking brought in store$1 will be donated to Goodwill and Renaissance.
Pretty sweet huh?

Simple Things

Liz Wolfe has been on our radar for awhile--namely her combination of sparkles, the colour pink, flowers and candy. This Canadian's playful yet poignant photography captures the banal as extraordinary and vice-versa. Her conceptual blend also offers a sense of whimsy and delight to the eyes. Check her out.

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Spotlight: Alykhan Velji

Alykhan Velji is a Canadian interior designer specializing in styling, decorating, colour. His web site features a handful of great interiors showcasing his work. At T+S we love his pop of bright colours within a subdued setting. He may be best known for his appearances on HGTV'S Designer Superstar Challenge and The Style Department. Take a peek...

Website

Etsy Stroll: Eva Juliet

Eva Juliet

Prêt-à-Porter

Fall 2010 | Photography: Christopher Wahl

Tailored, structured and shaped. We love these blazers from Smythe les vestes.

Made in O' Canada

Crafted in Canada

To celebrate Canada Day here is a post devoted to some amazing Canadian creators and talent that we love. What do we love about them? Their limited edition designs, impeccable style, conscious crafts, talent and oh yeah, that they are Canadian. Et voila...

OLDgOLD a treasure trove of clothes and quirky finds. This quaint boutique combines one-of-a-kind Asian finds with the charm of owner Jonah Leslie.

Location: 256 Mont Royal E | Montreal

Gregory Allen: stylish, confident and individual. As founder and creative director of the Company, this Toronto native, specializes in tailored-shirting and bowties.

Ecojot® is a beautiful range of Canadian made 100% post-consumer E-cards. E in this case, stands for Eco. Their recycled paper products feature everything from journals, notebooks, gift wrap, sketchbooks and cards which are perfect for today’s eco savvy user. Do the green!

Representing beauty, balance and craftsmanship, M0851 leather bags and accessories fuse luxury and function. Their spring moss coloured goods are a must-have for summer! Get yours here, shop online.

Canadian born uber-talented lyricist, writer, singer and music producer Script Shepard, was raised on the planet called Brooklyn. He is also the producer and singer on Eminem's new Recovery track entitled Cinderella Man. A self-proclaimed lover and not a fighter, he hopes to convey this message in his works and motivate people. Check out his recent interview with MTV.

Ready, Set, Shop!

It's finally here! Our online Etsy boutique that specializes in paper goods. Our creative collection is  inspired by a shared love for craft, style and design. A plus: it's open 24 hours a day. Check it out here.

With love from the Goose

HyBridge Jacket by C.G

It used to be that Canada Goose gear was solely used for expeditions to the coldest parts of the globe and the jackets have now become a prized possessions for fashionistas and who have learnt how to take advantage of cold and lengthy winters.
The HyBridge is one the many jackets the Toronto-based company has decided to give away to the fans until... the end of the year. (December 31).
Want to win of these precious goodies? Tell the team why you're the bigest CG fan. It is as simple as this.

Trail Blazers

blaz·er [bley-zer]

A blazer is a type of jacket, synonymous with style and sophistication.

The dynamic duo, does it again with their au courant yet classic Spring 2010 Collection.

Smythe Les Vestes

Print + Pattern

Former designer for Nina Ricca and Olivier Theyskens (at Rochas) digital impressionist, Calla Haynes' soft prints and whimsical palette infuse basic clothing with edge.

Martine Chartrand

Martine Chartrand is an illustrator, classical animator and filmmaker. Technique: painting on glass. Her artistic styling reflects the expression of histories and interpretation of the message while maintaining a spirit-filled and textured imagery. Both humanism and conscience in nature, her labour-intensive films mirror social realities. Martine does it best!

Here is one of our favourites, Âme Noire (Black Soul), which won 22 awards. Watch as a young boy traces his roots through the animated stories his grandmother shares with him about the events that shaped their cultural heritage.

Interview

Author, Storyteller + Spoken Word Artist: Itah Sadu

Itah is a Canadian award winning storyteller, bestselling children’s author, mother, community developer and the co-owner of A Different Booklist bookstore in Toronto, Canada.

This Barbados-raised Canadian, creates rich works centred on Caribbean heritage, African customs and North American traditions.

One of my childhood favs is Christopher, Please Clean Up your Room. It was later turned into a film in association with The National Film Board of Canada (NFB). Her other best-selling children’s books include Name Calling, How The Coconut Got Its Face, Christopher Changes His Name and A Touch of the Zebra.
Get yours here.


For all Montrealers, you also catch her at Black History Month's The Black Word. She will be reading from her new book, Mathieu Da Costa: First to Arrive.