tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59793053112681186912024-03-05T02:17:04.463-08:00flora&fauna - the blog!paulinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18156626177932672355noreply@blogger.comBlogger116125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5979305311268118691.post-49579099949116668432011-01-31T05:53:00.000-08:002011-01-31T06:00:06.331-08:00New Styles<div style="text-align: center;">We've got a couple new styles! Check'em out on our <a href="http://www.floraandfaunaboutique.ca/">online store</a>!<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnPbUjIWTGxSjdJqQ3rnsoLwWxsk5RaJtfw9SsEKK1WAIKKdiz7Yqcc6UuyToZDHFEMh_sc0j9dX_I4oIsmgPYDryeX8VEdyl-QkejlOZvDtPWlqK6bg1IZuEcyst9zaNNvXpOag3Yecuu/s1600/FloraAndFaunaBoutique_com-product-32-1.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 268px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnPbUjIWTGxSjdJqQ3rnsoLwWxsk5RaJtfw9SsEKK1WAIKKdiz7Yqcc6UuyToZDHFEMh_sc0j9dX_I4oIsmgPYDryeX8VEdyl-QkejlOZvDtPWlqK6bg1IZuEcyst9zaNNvXpOag3Yecuu/s400/FloraAndFaunaBoutique_com-product-32-1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568348640988969666" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.floraandfaunaboutique.ca/clothing/Flora-and-Fauna-Boutique/Honey-Bee-Dress.html"><span style="font-size:85%;">honey bee dress with waist tie (waist tie is removable)</span></a><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihup4hWGW28R0ZyjgRyw5JTP16ld1Ie5D9lak0GdyWGtXAvv3Na1fNuccgZiFmK-zoyLvTkJuQB1uxMgOT5ZFNek9XLO0aOUn8VNyEs6zekwrBbl7Pb-tb49E6iAcXQMbjbKHgw5ggG9yE/s1600/FloraAndFaunaBoutique_com-product-31-1.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 268px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihup4hWGW28R0ZyjgRyw5JTP16ld1Ie5D9lak0GdyWGtXAvv3Na1fNuccgZiFmK-zoyLvTkJuQB1uxMgOT5ZFNek9XLO0aOUn8VNyEs6zekwrBbl7Pb-tb49E6iAcXQMbjbKHgw5ggG9yE/s400/FloraAndFaunaBoutique_com-product-31-1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568348638022482882" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.floraandfaunaboutique.ca/clothing/Flora-and-Fauna-Boutique/Rossia-Dress.html"><span style="font-size:85%;">rossia pacifica dress</span></a><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgz3aokEZEnpfIKjQrX9MZmUUXb7nJneSVMMB8cMn50kd7dq78T6djrEUc6W6NLwsd446wbvKyRSvRnSQAiUNsqnOf903Bw40ZL9SMdZ1KDYCwt2m2bvviHPRJfDuG7ncrqFaGQaHf3N9wx/s1600/FloraAndFaunaBoutique_com-product-14-1.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 268px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgz3aokEZEnpfIKjQrX9MZmUUXb7nJneSVMMB8cMn50kd7dq78T6djrEUc6W6NLwsd446wbvKyRSvRnSQAiUNsqnOf903Bw40ZL9SMdZ1KDYCwt2m2bvviHPRJfDuG7ncrqFaGQaHf3N9wx/s400/FloraAndFaunaBoutique_com-product-14-1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568348628224702130" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">and back by popular demand - <a href="http://www.floraandfaunaboutique.ca/clothing/Flora-and-Fauna-Boutique/Honey-Bee-Tent-Top.html">honey bee tent top in new colours</a>!!<br /><br /></span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5979305311268118691.post-79925394010966871142010-07-19T12:48:00.000-07:002010-07-19T13:03:39.902-07:00fan mail!!a wee bit of recent fan mail :) thanks to everyone and your kind words.<br /><br />"Thank you so much!! They are amazing...I love the think tank so much (and my mom and little sister are already sooo jealous...may need their own haha). It will actually be great for teaching in since it is a little longer (plus I feel pretty). As usual - love your stuff!"<br /><br />"Your designs and store are my discovery of the year!"<br /><br />"I love both dresses, they fit perfect and I am thrilled to see you support animal welfare."<br /><br />"...your line is really lovely. I enjoyed the Summer collection and love the Fall line even more!"<br /><br />"thank you for your wonderful clothes!"<br /><br />"I purchased a [Honey Bee Tent] top from "Awear" in Collingwood Ontario in the winter of 2009 and I love it!!!!!! I want to buy more. I was wondering if you had any left and if so I will order at least 6 or 7 in different colours if available."<br /><br />"<span class="status-body"><span class="status-content"><span class="entry-content">Thank you so much! I'm as big a fan of you :) I love my dress, it's perfect. Thank you!"<br /><br /></span></span></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5979305311268118691.post-89278555063317685382010-07-14T10:15:00.001-07:002010-07-14T11:01:59.990-07:00everyone should be so lucky...<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3PbkRkx4w2AmyawT9VSUWgeD50M-3fqJ5H0e4C5aJxAhl6ju3xtympssVh5lyA0rLWbqOeqWnF59Ssc9ZSpxWg6nUFW_CyJR7eD_m4KzrOpjNgx5-cfR9nswFvX-HdtD2UIEVB8_TDsBB/s1600/marketa+dress.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3PbkRkx4w2AmyawT9VSUWgeD50M-3fqJ5H0e4C5aJxAhl6ju3xtympssVh5lyA0rLWbqOeqWnF59Ssc9ZSpxWg6nUFW_CyJR7eD_m4KzrOpjNgx5-cfR9nswFvX-HdtD2UIEVB8_TDsBB/s400/marketa+dress.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493813377835291314" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;">Marketa Irglova in our <a href="http://www.floraandfaunaboutique.ca/clothing/Flora-and-Fauna-Boutique/Moth-Dress.html">Moth Dress</a> and <a href="http://www.floraandfaunaboutique.ca/clothing/Flora-and-Fauna-Boutique/Wish-Upon-A-Starfish.html">Wish-Upon-A-Starfish top</a></span><br /><br /></div>music has always been a huge part of my creative process - and there has been so many nights of my designing that was accompanied by the music of <a href="http://www.theswellseason.com/">Swell Season</a> and the hauntingly beautiful vocals of <a href="http://twitter.com/marketairglova">Marketa Irglova</a>.<br /><br />can you hear the music, feel it, woven into the the fabric of my designs?<br /><br />everyone should be so lucky to find a friend, a song, an artist who strikes a chord with them (no pun intended), who inspires and motivates them - and to be able to to show their gratitude. i met with Marketa last monday - such warmth and grace from a tiny frame, and her smile that lit the entire room - and had a chance to show my gratitude. (as i am writing this, a lovely butter yellow butterfly is fluttering across my window!)<br /><br />Marketa, thank you for your warmth and hospitality. and thank you for your beautiful musical accompaniment to my designs.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCyYkPDV2Pm_ilCwP20zrMPj8Vaksz_xYcckEapfK6UKlHCetP4Os7jbfAdSmb2ffGC1u0g6m9Mz0fliUgOrLH2yhlHtfIOSaEKf0TPwYBSbxg3J7MWGD8xa0EuEbQqivYybgwnRdqkUZv/s1600/swell+season.jpg"><br /></a><span style="font-size:78%;">photos below courtesy of <a href="http://www.neilta.ca/">Neil Ta</a>.</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjal5e6z9sV1lOvvkhndBCmqv7F_72K8mxlWDC6oYV2IE12XnV3DIUj6Ipqji5ueo3ZTqQORhgeEfsNc8ktEhDOeflyR_Oi4TdVz7E7-EkoP0A3q2lGVLXM1YehEj8_06iGzGT63-QCRz3U/s1600/marketa4.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjal5e6z9sV1lOvvkhndBCmqv7F_72K8mxlWDC6oYV2IE12XnV3DIUj6Ipqji5ueo3ZTqQORhgeEfsNc8ktEhDOeflyR_Oi4TdVz7E7-EkoP0A3q2lGVLXM1YehEj8_06iGzGT63-QCRz3U/s400/marketa4.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493812449144730690" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJV6ag2VZ7w-r_qJ2AgphfCyq7KJOfEjC96ht3FRiYv8ltG5XDK_-rr4LrReZJAFFDX5zN-b5gQk7Lh55EeziFxNKN_DYfL2ZA3pb_hXlfNBvpu5UxgmBXEHWSC37PuuZe_vd87mMrbor_/s1600/marketa3.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJV6ag2VZ7w-r_qJ2AgphfCyq7KJOfEjC96ht3FRiYv8ltG5XDK_-rr4LrReZJAFFDX5zN-b5gQk7Lh55EeziFxNKN_DYfL2ZA3pb_hXlfNBvpu5UxgmBXEHWSC37PuuZe_vd87mMrbor_/s400/marketa3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493812439649084562" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjarrTE2KAshVHMhLptLRZqn1_m_HyQfDB7-QRjZrG5oVtEpDJnTHJqp3FE4LzUZzmriDwKSrzZSYRs1sXzHlwVxTYTqVoKeQyXJJmias-khEEHAkukL_PmOomWgsTT3KLEExlsAy1TX9wb/s1600/marketa2.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjarrTE2KAshVHMhLptLRZqn1_m_HyQfDB7-QRjZrG5oVtEpDJnTHJqp3FE4LzUZzmriDwKSrzZSYRs1sXzHlwVxTYTqVoKeQyXJJmias-khEEHAkukL_PmOomWgsTT3KLEExlsAy1TX9wb/s400/marketa2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493812433139907682" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1cPJvzsi-xVA_yXYH2lWjRkieckfBVeqE9lusBrgUKbO_MG6nqWy0EfpLApaxw-svyHuOK8zW1Wa1IFblVfjwHo661rdkxhu68k1xxj8WPcKyfzhCtcX8x9K4NsPIfBnpdjFKABxHf5RG/s1600/marketa.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1cPJvzsi-xVA_yXYH2lWjRkieckfBVeqE9lusBrgUKbO_MG6nqWy0EfpLApaxw-svyHuOK8zW1Wa1IFblVfjwHo661rdkxhu68k1xxj8WPcKyfzhCtcX8x9K4NsPIfBnpdjFKABxHf5RG/s400/marketa.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493812427523302066" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCyYkPDV2Pm_ilCwP20zrMPj8Vaksz_xYcckEapfK6UKlHCetP4Os7jbfAdSmb2ffGC1u0g6m9Mz0fliUgOrLH2yhlHtfIOSaEKf0TPwYBSbxg3J7MWGD8xa0EuEbQqivYybgwnRdqkUZv/s1600/swell+season.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCyYkPDV2Pm_ilCwP20zrMPj8Vaksz_xYcckEapfK6UKlHCetP4Os7jbfAdSmb2ffGC1u0g6m9Mz0fliUgOrLH2yhlHtfIOSaEKf0TPwYBSbxg3J7MWGD8xa0EuEbQqivYybgwnRdqkUZv/s400/swell+season.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493813361338072562" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">♥ </div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis5EA5QEtKSQssMJeqvtMvlnubd9DPb5rU93k3i2BT2oZ7HHPb37onD1akCOFMffAgZegToIeycGNUY3lce_v8q9nrroqstGa8bvxLEkRek3QilWgmZsU184sXTHZQM8BQACMdBVWFFpDe/s1600/marketa+dress.JPG"><br /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5979305311268118691.post-4980157088770191482010-07-05T07:52:00.000-07:002010-07-05T07:59:52.629-07:00Next Top Model - "A Spring Fashion Affair" Fashion ShowBack in April, we did a little fashion show with NTM in Toronto, along with cute+fabulous design duo <a href="http://www.pinkladyfashion.ca/index2.html">Pink Lady Fashion</a>!! Here's a little video!!<br /><br />Thanks to all the lovely models and the organizers <3 <br /><br /><object width="560" height="340"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/VnGi5nmJi74&hl=en_US&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/VnGi5nmJi74&hl=en_US&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="560" height="340"></embed></object><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">-<br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5979305311268118691.post-7468304419241962802010-06-17T18:13:00.000-07:002010-06-17T19:06:49.672-07:00in ontariowe're all settled in Ontario (photos of the new studio coming soon, and more about the move later -) and got a chance to explore a bit. went to a sustainable building lecture today at <a href="http://www.ecoinhabit.com/">eco-inhabitat</a>, which is a cute eco-store in a renovated barn in Meaford, with <a href="http://naturalbuild.ca/">Josh Thornton</a>, an natural building expert in the area. i really enjoyed his talk, and similar to the presentation from <a href="http://www.sirewall.com/">Sirewall</a> (rammed earth home builders on salt spring island), i love their holistic approach to building, to life, and our habits and patterns of consumption, the simplicity and grace of our ancestors' way of life (from a mere century ago) and how feasible it is for us to build a sustainable life for ourselves.<br /><br />and i'm feeling super energized to continue to create a holistic, sustainable life and community, and grateful that there are so many like minded people out there who have helped paved the way for us, and generous in sharing their knowledge.<br /><br />also picked up a LifeFactory silicone teether from <a href="http://www.ecoinhabit.com/">eco-inhabitat</a> for my niece n_n<br /><br />ahh.. here's a teaser photo of my summer office:<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtdFmkWskvdPGwH3USx01GjZX9O1kVIWMOcuiQMzwflBTEcVxcM088ycXuLeu6Ib9AG61602HyernVbzePBf6Xu-UQlTJ0H3P4bMePg6mTGgVGOgm7dwjeIYWvhsO1M1i3CyUFoWM0lh1D/s1600/20100520_0004.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtdFmkWskvdPGwH3USx01GjZX9O1kVIWMOcuiQMzwflBTEcVxcM088ycXuLeu6Ib9AG61602HyernVbzePBf6Xu-UQlTJ0H3P4bMePg6mTGgVGOgm7dwjeIYWvhsO1M1i3CyUFoWM0lh1D/s400/20100520_0004.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483921480052867330" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;">(see? my cell phone is there! i was really working!!... okay i had go to back inside shortly after this photo because of my allergies and there were too many black flies and deer flies munching on my skin)</span><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">-<br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5979305311268118691.post-48666883557959174482010-05-11T13:14:00.001-07:002010-05-11T13:16:40.477-07:00the clothing show in toronto!!<div> <div>we're in ontario this summer, and bringing some west coast eco-y goodness to Toronto!! </div> <div> </div> <div>come check out our sales booth and our fashion show at <a href="http://www.theclothingshow.com/">the Clothing Show</a> at the <a href="http://www.theclothingshow.com/directions.html">Exhibition Place</a>!!</div> <div> <ul><li>Friday, May 14th @ 3pm-9pm (fashion show at 7pm)</li><li>Saturday, May 15th @ 11am-8pm (fashion show at 2pm and 6pm)</li><li>Sunday, May 16th @ 11am-6pm</li></ul> </div> <div>and..!! print and bring this coupon for a special secret discount on your purchase :)</div> </div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEii1j-YH1zU1c6yz8u_aUxVtaI8wEOTkH79sfF4vo4FLgGuM1JxW66NcwTxz1-yGjuGzhFpVXuGBSeeS_pZzQyVXV1ncQfngrvqVL8jhhPCsT8al-F6KydJd6z7mRqZ3XCrgPEhoH5V14Dt/s1600/clothing+show+ecoupon.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 269px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEii1j-YH1zU1c6yz8u_aUxVtaI8wEOTkH79sfF4vo4FLgGuM1JxW66NcwTxz1-yGjuGzhFpVXuGBSeeS_pZzQyVXV1ncQfngrvqVL8jhhPCsT8al-F6KydJd6z7mRqZ3XCrgPEhoH5V14Dt/s400/clothing+show+ecoupon.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470108623579059106" border="0" /></a>can't make it to our sale? you can visit one of our <a href="http://floraandfauna.ca/stores/index.php">retailers</a>, or shop online anytime at <a href="http://www.floraandfaunaboutique.ca/">www.floraandfaunaboutique.ca</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5979305311268118691.post-66563994059220684872010-03-25T11:22:00.000-07:002010-03-29T15:58:08.518-07:00Fashion Takes Action's Design Forward award<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.fashiontakesaction.com/content/fta-design-forward/cast-your-vote"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 117px; height: 125px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtpqSg3lmllUiK9MNZT1yBrwQqOxz20nFqPFas_mdwtc_464l44wSrOd62db63c5ez1zdfdwRX9cxVDxZh079ynQhb4gQjqA5N2Etu2fIL8rej00_nSYzwa978evwMiQyMgcx3H_R_qFby/s400/image.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5454193779081092850" border="0" /></a>we've been nominated the <a href="http://www.fashiontakesaction.com/content/">Fashion Takes Action</a>'s Design Foward Award!!<br /><div> </div> <div>this award is first annual award created in recognition of the many talented eco fashion designers in Canada. there are a number of fabulous designers working toward a sustainable fashion future, and we've been chosen as one of fourteen nominees represent the driving force of the movement in Canada!!</div><br /><br />it's really nice to see our efforts and commitment to eco-fashion, organic and sustainable fabrics and notions, our animal welfare charities, and to our eco-ethical processes has been recognized!! (i have to admit, when you work by yourself in a one-woman company, sometimes you wonder if anyone out there notices what you're doing...)<br /><br />we're so so SO honoured to be recognized, along with some of my favourite Canadian eco-fashion labels!! and congratulations to all the other nominees:<br /><br /><table sizset="1" sizcache="3" style="width: 185px;" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody sizset="1" sizcache="3"><tr sizset="1" sizcache="3"></tr><tr sizset="1" sizcache="3"><td width="10"><br /></td> <td sizset="1" sizcache="3" width="175"> <table border="0" cellpadding="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td valign="top" align="left"><a href="http://www.fashiontakesaction.com/content/fta-design-forward/nominees/thieves" onmouseout="this.style.color = '333333'" onmouseover="this.style.color = '#669933'" style="font-size: 8pt; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(102, 153, 51); text-decoration: none;">Thieves </a></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" align="left"><a href="http://www.fashiontakesaction.com/content/fta-design-forward/nominees/elladora" onmouseout="this.style.color = '333333'" onmouseover="this.style.color = '#669933'" style="font-size: 8pt; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(102, 153, 51); text-decoration: none;">Elladora </a></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" align="left"><a href="http://www.fashiontakesaction.com/content/fta-design-forward/nominees/elroy" onmouseout="this.style.color = '333333'" onmouseover="this.style.color = '#669933'" style="font-size: 8pt; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); text-decoration: none;">Elroy </a></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" align="left"><a href="http://www.fashiontakesaction.com/content/fta-design-forward/nominees/paper-people-clothing" onmouseout="this.style.color = '333333'" onmouseover="this.style.color = '#669933'" style="font-size: 8pt; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(102, 153, 51); text-decoration: none;">Paper People Clothing </a></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" align="left"><a href="http://www.fashiontakesaction.com/content/fta-design-forward/nominees/laura-chenoweth" onmouseout="this.style.color = '333333'" onmouseover="this.style.color = '#669933'" style="font-size: 8pt; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(102, 153, 51); text-decoration: none;">Laura Chenoweth</a></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" align="left"><a href="http://www.fashiontakesaction.com/content/fta-design-forward/nominees/revolve-clothing-co" onmouseout="this.style.color = '333333'" onmouseover="this.style.color = '#669933'" style="font-size: 8pt; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(102, 153, 51); text-decoration: none;">Revolve Clothing Co.</a></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" align="left"><a href="http://www.fashiontakesaction.com/content/fta-design-forward/nominees/nicole-bridger" onmouseout="this.style.color = '333333'" onmouseover="this.style.color = '#669933'" style="font-size: 8pt; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(102, 153, 51); text-decoration: none;">Nicole Bridger </a></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" align="left"><a href="http://www.fashiontakesaction.com/content/fta-design-forward/nominees/salts-organic" onmouseout="this.style.color = '333333'" onmouseover="this.style.color = '#669933'" style="font-size: 8pt; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(102, 153, 51); text-decoration: none;">Salts Organic</a></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" align="left"><a href="http://www.fashiontakesaction.com/content/fta-design-forward/nominees/preloved" onmouseout="this.style.color = '333333'" onmouseover="this.style.color = '#669933'" style="font-size: 8pt; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); text-decoration: none;">Preloved </a></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" align="left"><a href="http://www.fashiontakesaction.com/content/fta-design-forward/nominees/lav-a-kush" onmouseout="this.style.color = '333333'" onmouseover="this.style.color = '#669933'" style="font-size: 8pt; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); text-decoration: none;">Lav & Kush</a></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" align="left"><a href="http://www.fashiontakesaction.com/content/fta-design-forward/nominees/deux-fm" onmouseout="this.style.color = '333333'" onmouseover="this.style.color = '#669933'" style="font-size: 8pt; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(102, 153, 51); text-decoration: none;">deux fm</a></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" align="left"><a href="http://www.fashiontakesaction.com/content/fta-design-forward/nominees/nixxi" onmouseout="this.style.color = '333333'" onmouseover="this.style.color = '#669933'" style="font-size: 8pt; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); text-decoration: none;">Nixxi </a></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" align="left"><a href="http://www.fashiontakesaction.com/content/fta-design-forward/nominees/floraafauna" onmouseout="this.style.color = '333333'" onmouseover="this.style.color = '#669933'" style="font-size: 8pt; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); text-decoration: none;">flora&fauna</a></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" align="left"><a href="http://www.fashiontakesaction.com/content/fta-design-forward/nominees/we3-twiggahottie" onmouseout="this.style.color = '333333'" onmouseover="this.style.color = '#669933'" style="font-size: 8pt; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); text-decoration: none;">We3 (twigg&hottie)</a></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><br />...AND!! the prizes are amazing!! <span style="font-weight: bold;"> help us win by voting for us </span><a style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);" href="http://www.fashiontakesaction.com/content/fta-design-forward/cast-your-vote">here</a><span style="font-weight: bold;">!!</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">-<br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5979305311268118691.post-15477674614975697042010-03-17T13:08:00.000-07:002010-03-17T13:12:22.389-07:00website updatewe finally got around to updated our <a href="http://floraandfauna.ca/">website</a>... well, most of it. check out the new spring-summer 2010 video slideshow!!<br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/vtn0aDL0rGo&hl=en_US&fs=1&color1=0x402061&color2=0x9461ca"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/vtn0aDL0rGo&hl=en_US&fs=1&color1=0x402061&color2=0x9461ca" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5979305311268118691.post-56409080843807983232010-03-10T17:02:00.000-08:002010-03-10T17:06:31.977-08:00RARE - portraits of america's endangered species by joel sartore<object height="225" width="400"><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><param name="movie" value="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=8426920&server=vimeo.com&show_title=1&show_byline=1&show_portrait=0&color=f000a4&fullscreen=1"><embed src="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=8426920&server=vimeo.com&show_title=1&show_byline=1&show_portrait=0&color=f000a4&fullscreen=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" height="225" width="400"></embed></object><p><a href="http://vimeo.com/8426920">RARE</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/joelsartore">Joel Sartore</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com/">Vimeo</a>.</p><br /><br />every now and then, you get to see something amazing in real life - but even when you don't, it still manages to find you on the internet. i hope you'll enjoy this video too.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">-<br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5979305311268118691.post-44736559419364685682010-03-08T11:40:00.000-08:002010-03-08T11:44:44.942-08:00Dlist Magazine!!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.dlistmagazine.com/newissues/mar10/showFlashIssue.php"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 261px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiFzTpXyF_NdM4jWyld_c7GJvimArshsr2BzV7V_1eAkvLwtWY-TWAQSqAi0IlmwzOgVF_2y3iCI59jqs21k1QImjggLIFz4eF1fS7J_xAefVLV8DggQNqsKksqCYRGqfqVWWTeQ2pW28v/s400/dlist-2-pg.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5446350322850173714" border="0" /></a><br />we've been spotted!! we're in Seattle lifestyle magazine <a href="http://dlistmagazine.com/index2_mod.php?page=">DList</a>, for their Green Issue this month!! You can grab a <a href="http://dlistmagazine.com/index2_mod.php?page=search">printed copy</a> or <a href="http://www.dlistmagazine.com/newissues/mar10/showFlashIssue.php">view it online</a> (page 52!!)!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">-<br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5979305311268118691.post-108579346472576022010-03-05T10:23:00.000-08:002010-03-05T14:19:01.955-08:00more love from Granville Magazine!!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsPmvG-oEBLnNogOzZT1vpSbpeHX2hppQ3ZWTqV_Gf7VEGVJsOJskyUNLUVqiszSEb6pyq8Cdo3Y5jLUjdk_DkKTVDPNlDDjXfYYUUL_aJfg20lzMC_mdvUs225pelXsrMnIfOWbl1r5-f/s1600-h/110+-+think+tank+blue+2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsPmvG-oEBLnNogOzZT1vpSbpeHX2hppQ3ZWTqV_Gf7VEGVJsOJskyUNLUVqiszSEb6pyq8Cdo3Y5jLUjdk_DkKTVDPNlDDjXfYYUUL_aJfg20lzMC_mdvUs225pelXsrMnIfOWbl1r5-f/s400/110+-+think+tank+blue+2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5445218571533020546" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.granvilleonline.ca/">Granville Magazine</a> has been a supporter of flora&fauna since our first season!! This time, the lovely online editor even come out in person to see our fashion show!! It's was so nice to meet the brains and beauty behind their amazing work.<br /><br />Check out this article on the new Spring-Summer 2010 collection, in stores now!!<br /><a href="http://www.granvilleonline.ca/gr/blogs/citizen-style/2010/02/18/reign-cats-and-dogs"><br />http://www.granvilleonline.ca/gr/blogs/citizen-style/2010/02/18/reign-cats-and-dogs</a><br /><br />and while you're there, check out all the green living tips from gardening to cooking to baby care and more!!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">-<br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5979305311268118691.post-44494970936890499972010-02-18T14:37:00.001-08:002010-02-18T14:47:47.799-08:00VMFF<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.granvilleonline.ca/gr/blogs/citizen-style/2010/02/18/ecofashion-friday#ixzz0fvk193kW"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 111px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNBTG85t47b8lQKk4MUqL5qRiBXYc2IZHDwo-XJkncYUVa8sofdzU6gk_ztcwrKjrHV9HfgVPHNy8H7Qo5kl2E8Mzmegdu5DMmfQjWbEQgJBbsO1u0PpfQbseOv-bkcnRAE1Fw7SJfCFIQ/s400/blog_CitizenStyle.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439716453075383778" border="0" /></a><br />There are soooo many amazing local events going on this month!! We just wrapped up our booth at <a href="http://www.canamade.com/">Canamade</a>, an art and fashion market place that features only everything made-in-Canada!! It was so much fun! and we made so many new friends!! The show is open daily 11am-8pm until Feb 28th, with a rotating roster artists/designers during that time! Don't miss it!!<br /><br />TOMORROW, we will be featured in the<a href="http://www.vmffestival.com/"> VMFF</a> (Vancouver Music and Fashion Festival)'s Eco-Fashion show, along with some of my favourite local eco designers, like<a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.nicolebridger.com"> Nicole Bridger</a>, <a href="http://www.lavandkush.com/">Lav&Kush</a>, and <a href="http://www.wearredjade.com/">Red Jade</a>!! our show will be accompanied by the slick vocal stylings of Vancouver Island sweetheart <a href="http://www.alexandriamaillot.com/about">Alexandria Maillot</a>!<br /><br />Com join us at the <a href="http://maps.google.ca/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=1180+Granville+Street+Vancouver+B.C.&sll=49.891235,-97.15369&sspn=26.624964,79.013672&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=1180+Granville+St,+Vancouver,+Greater+Vancouver+Regional+District,+British+Columbia&ll=49.277451,-123.125882&spn=0.007405,0.01929&z=16">Barcelona Ultra Lounge at 1180 Granville Street, Vancouver</a><br />Friday Feb 19th, starting at 4 p.m!!<br /><br />Hope to see you there!!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">-<br /></div><div id="TixyyLink" style="border: medium none ; overflow: hidden; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;"><br />Read more about the show: <a href="http://www.granvilleonline.ca/gr/blogs/citizen-style/2010/02/18/ecofashion-friday#ixzz0fvk193kW">http://www.granvilleonline.ca/gr/blogs/citizen-style/2010/02/18/ecofashion-friday#ixzz0fvk193kW</a><br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5979305311268118691.post-42410838508324327162010-02-10T22:31:00.000-08:002010-02-10T22:35:36.346-08:00Canamade Olympics MarketWe just got back from setting up our booth at Canamade!! We're all set and ready to go!! So impressed with how much bigger the show has grown, can't wait to meet all the other artists and designers, and make some new friends :)<br /><br />Come join us tomorrow at the opening night to kick off the Olympics!! <br />Thursday Feb 11, 4-9pm<br /><br />or come shop Feb 12-16, 11am-8pm daily!!<br /><br />more info: <a href="http://www.canamade.com">www.canamade.com</a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">-<br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5979305311268118691.post-42105144534280254532010-02-08T11:20:00.000-08:002010-02-08T11:55:35.591-08:00junichi tanaka<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.ceramicsjunichi.com/"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 364px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi094N03dTC0lXD6iEear_pPw_CN8w180Gvq8xtjtlX6l9PscyB-pX6HuvW6c8muGdUemmTEkexoMla8ef3FgdTEXdGIXkCD_sFc3JsJlxvkt0JChuyPZLc_Fx16xrwlKs59U6ls4QRwRIn/s400/front-0.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5435955282713713698" border="0" /></a><br />this past weekend, we had the pleasure and privilege to meet a ceramics artist in Maple Ridge, BC. we have been admiring Junichi Tanaka's work, since we saw his <a href="http://www.ceramicsjunichi.com/"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">pufferfish teapot</span></a><a href="http://www.ceramicsjunichi.com/"> </a>in a shop in Toronto about 7 years ago.<br /><br />Mr. Tanaka's pottery studio was exceptionally clean and organized (much in contrast to my own work space), the air resonated the peace and meditation of his craft. he had carefully laid out is collection for us to view. each piece was uniquely perfect - whispering for you to feel it's shape and the smooth texture of the flowing glaze. these hand made works of art serve an alternate purpose - as a cup, a teapot, a vase, a plate - and many of their designs bend conventions as truly unique works of art.<br /><br />we left his studio with a few small souvenirs - and more importantly, we left his studio inspired, with peace in our hearts, and the yearning for a handmade life.<br /><br />junichi tanaka's website:<br /><a href="http://www.ceramicsjunichi.com/">http://www.ceramicsjunichi.com/</a><br /><br />a few stores where you can find junichi tanaka's work:<br /><a href="http://www.primegallery.ca/dynamic/artist_artwork.asp?ArtistID=114">prime gallery</a> in toronto<br /><a href="http://www.kargergallery.com/">krager gallery</a> in elora<br /><a href="http://www.circlecraft.net/page432.htm">circle craft</a> in vancouver<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">-<br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5979305311268118691.post-85214661582028065392010-01-29T12:56:00.000-08:002010-01-29T13:10:01.576-08:00spring 2010 news<div style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:85%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;">Olympics fever!!</span><br /><br />vancouver olympics is fast approaching!! we are so excited to be a part of it!! we will be at Canamade's Olympics Market - along with over 140 Canadian artists, designers, musicians, showing the whole world what we do!! everything at the market is exclusively made in Canada!! what a fun place to shop for souvenirs or meet your local artists!!</span></div><div style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><div><br /><div><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><a href="http://www.canamade.com/"><img style="border: 0pt none ; float: left;" alt="Canamade Logo" src="http://img.ymlp.com/pevm_n2344887239669393.jpg" width="150" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;"> Canamade Olympics Market</span></span></div><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> feb 11-16, 11am-8pm daily</span><br /></div></div><div style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> 151 Cordova Street, Vancouver<br /> more info <a track="on" href="http://www.canamade.com/" linktype="link">here</a></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">.</span></div><br /><div style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br /></span></div><br /><div style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> <br /></span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">~<br /></span></div><br /><br /><div style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size:100%;">out of town?</span><br /></span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:85%;" >don't worry, you can still shop our line on our <a track="on" href="http://www.floraandfaunaboutique.ca/" linktype="link">online boutique</a></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:85%;" >! And of course you can always find our pieces in <a linktype="link" href="http://floraandfauna.ca/stores/index.php" track="on" style="font-weight: normal; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); text-decoration: underline;">stores</a></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:85%;" > across Canada - with new Spring-Summer 2010 pieces arriving soon, here's a sneak preview of what's to come in March 2010!!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><a href="http://www.floraandfaunaboutique.ca/"><img style="border: 0pt none ;" alt="SS10 preview" src="http://img.ymlp.com/pevm_11.jpg" width="450" /></a><br /></span></div><br /><div style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:78%;" >from left to right: coccon tunic in white, moth dress in gray, think tank in black, rossia pacifica dress in purple.</span></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;font-family:trebuchet ms;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">~<br /><br /></span></div></div><div style="text-align: left;font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:100%;"><b>did you know?</b></span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span>$2 dollars from the sales of each of our <a href="http://www.floraandfaunaboutique.ca/clothing/Flora-and-Fauna-Boutique/Bumble-Bee-Hoodie.html">Bumble Bee Hoodies</a> goes to help EYA's (Environmental Youth Alliance) Community Hive Project!</span></span></span></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-size:85%;"><span><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span>Watch this video to find out more about the amazing work they do to help our bee colonies from disappearing!</span></span></span></span><br /></div><object height="265" width="320"><br /><center><br /><divaram name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/XY4NphlU9e4&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0&color1=0xe1600f&color2=0xfebd01"><br /><divaram name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><br /><divaram name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/XY4NphlU9e4&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0&color1=0xe1600f&color2=0xfebd01" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" height="265" width="320"></embed> </divaram></divaram></divaram></center><br /></object><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span><span style="font-weight: normal;"> </span></span><br /></span></div></b></span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b> </b></span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5979305311268118691.post-68123435534354302412010-01-16T20:36:00.000-08:002010-01-16T20:47:58.500-08:00Canamade Olympics Market<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgaOaY-kVyc7iYHNvC-rFM5DVuA-JOfWl1T9cjLH5JiLteVayhQgqmSnn9AsKMLWnJp4cUymZmcngIn7eq0khvaD5RMLDAxNYxw-LiD9mVbOHw7SNFnaxIW_pxqi7nDRUzwM3d1EUlbrVw/s1600-h/n234488723966_9393.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 202px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgaOaY-kVyc7iYHNvC-rFM5DVuA-JOfWl1T9cjLH5JiLteVayhQgqmSnn9AsKMLWnJp4cUymZmcngIn7eq0khvaD5RMLDAxNYxw-LiD9mVbOHw7SNFnaxIW_pxqi7nDRUzwM3d1EUlbrVw/s400/n234488723966_9393.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5427565626469296818" border="0" /></a><br />we had so much fun last christmast at Canamade's Christmas Market, that we've decided to be back for the Canamade Olympics Market!!<br /><br />come check out over 40 local designers and artisans! everything there is made in Canada - from clothing to food, accessories to skin care products!! there will also be a licensed lounge and DJ spinning awesome tunes - come hang out and meet your your local designers and artisans!!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.canamade.com/">Canamade Olympics Market</a><br />Feb 11-28th, 2010 - 11am to 8pm daily<br />151 West Cordova Street<br /><br />check out profiles from the designers exhibiting at Canamade on their <a href="http://canamade.blogspot.com/">blog</a>!! Hope to see you there!!<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br />-<br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5979305311268118691.post-11611617203383464202010-01-10T18:12:00.000-08:002010-01-10T18:22:15.403-08:00ming pao feature!!<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgP6ilBjeCj_9Ge3TW9YtUlucLyPd0taCHwDFr_v9UgduUeF7FbSafiPNRqhQHMWxKxJ15TXCKoAAFw1qSzsfVbADv7bp-9WgUAVcFu1jdZaJeQwnPkbzwUfLbIiwPGRb03kNNBd-tFS0jj/s1600-h/ming+pao+living+in+vancouver.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgP6ilBjeCj_9Ge3TW9YtUlucLyPd0taCHwDFr_v9UgduUeF7FbSafiPNRqhQHMWxKxJ15TXCKoAAFw1qSzsfVbADv7bp-9WgUAVcFu1jdZaJeQwnPkbzwUfLbIiwPGRb03kNNBd-tFS0jj/s400/ming+pao+living+in+vancouver.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5425299628308740626" border="0" /></a>we were in this saturday's Ming Pao Newspaper's Saturday Magazine!! cool!!<br />-<br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5979305311268118691.post-49708619425427359302010-01-07T20:14:00.001-08:002010-01-07T20:23:29.263-08:00BE clothing boutique<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5gPd6XCpAMZWnrgU8snQbuQDvSUb5wI3ic_lt1lnTb3ROufw3_N_tqzb7fIICGZqpuGVO4nMUD5ONo4TkBPznHIaM-VTP_okFaSMHcqdP1Nsu3AEshyy1KJ_rAQGFIOG1-lHM831ZNYnp/s1600-h/P1010056.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5gPd6XCpAMZWnrgU8snQbuQDvSUb5wI3ic_lt1lnTb3ROufw3_N_tqzb7fIICGZqpuGVO4nMUD5ONo4TkBPznHIaM-VTP_okFaSMHcqdP1Nsu3AEshyy1KJ_rAQGFIOG1-lHM831ZNYnp/s400/P1010056.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5424217919205545762" border="0" /></a><br />we are excited to announce and welcome a new boutique on vancouver island, <a href="http://www.beon6th.com/Home.html">be clothing</a>, to carry our line!! they carry only the most lovely sustainable clothing and accessories - all of which are made in canada. for those of you who are looking for the <a href="http://www.floraandfaunaboutique.ca/clothing/Flora-and-Fauna-Boutique/Bear-Paw-Top.html">panda bear paw, brown bear paw tops</a>, and <a href="http://www.floraandfaunaboutique.ca/clothing/Flora-and-Fauna-Boutique/Honey-Bee-Tent-Top.html">honey bee tent tops</a> that are sold out online, erin will be very happy to do a phone/mail order for ya!!<br /><br />or drop by and visit her cute little store in courtenay!!<br /><br /><span class="style2">(250) 331-0588<br /> 113-255 6th St.<br /> Courtenay, BC<br /> Canada<br /> V9N 1L6</span><span class="style3"><br /></span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdIJkn_eGVjlws3kCwFv9d654_tX2yVqxXsm61_YgS-swtoi2DBrLR40zdMKf0tGyuAE44oNszKjkCpLZEcuOEK1VwoAW411z2GsAM53e06MWMH_71ys6o9oeMbybnHUwEmp9m1pSxRltV/s1600-h/P1010050.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdIJkn_eGVjlws3kCwFv9d654_tX2yVqxXsm61_YgS-swtoi2DBrLR40zdMKf0tGyuAE44oNszKjkCpLZEcuOEK1VwoAW411z2GsAM53e06MWMH_71ys6o9oeMbybnHUwEmp9m1pSxRltV/s400/P1010050.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5424217922123711010" border="0" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5979305311268118691.post-66559237905377690642009-12-23T20:43:00.001-08:002009-12-23T20:47:12.416-08:00merry christmas!!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirhVdh0qS6sUtXdFe5tHGqSdaxG340EV7C_t-BlamSlHc2iMvJS66Wc9latYHmSleeNlJ-j-6jHOeGkhP8c_uMD1xnEPp4JOl6h4iN_56m7rDp_DiLqFkGxeDEWCa8eIPlL8rcPnfWIoAD/s1600-h/PC230009-1.jpg" style="text-decoration: none;"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirhVdh0qS6sUtXdFe5tHGqSdaxG340EV7C_t-BlamSlHc2iMvJS66Wc9latYHmSleeNlJ-j-6jHOeGkhP8c_uMD1xnEPp4JOl6h4iN_56m7rDp_DiLqFkGxeDEWCa8eIPlL8rcPnfWIoAD/s400/PC230009-1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418658935071097538" /></a><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';">happy holidays from every person and furry animals at flora&fauna!!</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';">xoxo</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', serif;color:#000000;">-</span></div></span></span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5979305311268118691.post-72320488819494421792009-11-30T15:18:00.000-08:002009-11-30T15:28:30.223-08:00portobello west and canamade!!<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>portobello west market last weekend was FUN!! we met so many other local artists, and even got to do a little bit of xmas shopping ;)<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>if you missed our sale at portobello west last weekend, come catch us at Canamade in Gastown!! It will be an awesome show+party!! some of my favourite designers and crafters are there this year, AND there's even a bar serving coffee and baileys, rum and eggnog, mulled wine, and hot cocoa and schnapps!! </div><div><br /></div><div>print and bring this flyer with you for a 2-for-1 admission :) see you there!! xoxo</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 307px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKuBlHojyUkAFqxYladqvJFUncuCU-odSRLU94apRentgHdF2gTPxJawVnMAs-KbkwH7hG246FBNg2RuYIp9ZWJ2xTJDGoIfRdDgLcqBu1j9IJdoMRI5eS4k3Zfh1mM48wFQzpgx0Nuj3K/s400/canamade.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5410041989952270530" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Canamade is held at 151 W Cordova Street, in Storyeum.</div><div style="text-align: left;">Friday 4pm-9pm</div><div style="text-align: left;">Saturday 11am-9pm</div><div style="text-align: left;">Sunday 11am-5pm</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">-</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5979305311268118691.post-50606291290645462902009-11-05T10:24:00.001-08:002009-11-05T10:42:02.052-08:00we flew, we conquered... and we shopped.<div style="text-align: left;">it's true. our dog bitta and i were in ontario last week! we flew, we conquered... and then... we shopped.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipPiFEF2gpAUiXzM9oo3DB0DBgVMYZoyEeKWfuQI09BHABYQAukhOUDNs8MYFmiGfAMVgyojyAlAjPv65WB1BwYl4WhA9eufbgb6v04tlSqIcm6ilroI2Zct70olCSFztKqEaajCrBa7Tg/s400/PA290028.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5400688433986093378" /><div><div style="text-align: center;">this is what a jet lagged dog looks like.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">-</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG4TyXa-F9RdfzPx44K3tShRkklKCS6AtwHChSS0aMHv_jImkbKDEiF_XIgi4Dm3Dhgf1I0JGaT5aWeg8H3xOFDP9W1p3jJwWGfdzg8RKlGgVePJv2UTL6LHx3bUYwXy9hGb5TsmMujvZr/s400/PA300061.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5400688441518351474" /><div style="text-align: center;">see? we were really there!!</div><div style="text-align: center;">-</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCjdHQZr3KICPUnWIS187MWUTOZ3-aof4c0HLhnr7tvyS4ZZmVehLsxBu2cIvtJucLJw2Or4CBcwdaAIWKlZ9wHz43ij13UP91ItyIBpXCHeqxXSq_F0ubgKLkFY8989QPQMYDdcms8jAl/s400/PA300065.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5400688451176409538" /><div style="text-align: center;">inside <a href="http://www.shopgirls.ca">Shopgirls</a>, 1342 Queen Street West in Toronto, they carry our fall-winter collection!! YAY!!</div><div style="text-align: center;">-</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIh76mP6LC3zqGmN66QkjORGy3q88zZjwdofAuJ-T9CftF4m3LjlMpoPNXfhI12-m3CVLhBRAHK62vINLJTBPE04MlOFurJQRStVmcoQ0w-n85uO_VFOr4J8R6e5ofkRdfx0yz_6Oxmbl0/s1600-h/PA300064.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIh76mP6LC3zqGmN66QkjORGy3q88zZjwdofAuJ-T9CftF4m3LjlMpoPNXfhI12-m3CVLhBRAHK62vINLJTBPE04MlOFurJQRStVmcoQ0w-n85uO_VFOr4J8R6e5ofkRdfx0yz_6Oxmbl0/s400/PA300064.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5400688456842361266" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">a very lovely wall off jewelry, feathery and reclaimed leather earrings by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/deedeebirdDesigns">deedeebird</a></div><div style="text-align: center;">-</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">we already miss ontario and all our friends and family there!! hope to visit again soon!!</div><div style="text-align: center;">xoxo</div><div style="text-align: center;">-</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5979305311268118691.post-69330976592813720402009-11-05T09:50:00.000-08:002009-11-05T10:10:35.381-08:00flora&fauna in Las Vegas with Snugabell Mamas!!<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTH_POZaeKuzfJ6ooc2iI7GIG4E_CnwlFFpqnSlFWjFFXirVzgsoh7FrcqkmN7sSWQae7k12JKWIyPmy3ZsIxQAwSSu967Ma67nSWPcRxRZH8AF_CE3x7M6bDhU14YVZK5YIO4Jcej2t1_/s400/146_4621.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5400679156671713026" />we heart <a href="http://www.pumpease.com/">Snugabell</a>, the creators of must-have breast feeding products for busy moms. Wendy, the founder (on the right), is such a sweetheart, and a model mom for successfully juggling her thriving business, loving family (2 super cute daughters), and being an expert at breast feeding and natural births, AND mentoring new small businesses too!! WOW!<div><br /><div>we were so flattered when Wendy approached us for a custom design eco top for her team to wear at trade shows!! inspired by Wendy, we named the top "think tank" encouraging everyone to think about their lifestyles and habits, and what they can do to create positive change at home, at work, and how we can help others do the same.</div><div><br /></div><div>the "think tank" will be available in Spring 2010!</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqlo1D9Fcfzgjbo-GpADZUE63qiFNhd6GbBQSy_hk06hxzRPWeguh6yAgvFPYEcw3AJvLQ7Bueeu3jpT5Q8ktkNbSrjQqWUsCwRxF1aeEI6NDE25qm7wjqNx9TyGX7nwxRYMrT6WyQLzTY/s400/_MG_1088.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5400682843741259138" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">(photo <a href="http://www.zenaidakwong.com">zenaida kwong</a>, model kimiko yoshida)</span></div><div style="text-align: center;">-</div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5979305311268118691.post-11122312320291196102009-10-14T07:17:00.000-07:002009-10-14T07:21:15.488-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR_3ceeIGPf_EeGzjDSnDO9USD6ENIYO3DCnDfF-JjO3V2vXS07FGQTxlX3RdWA12gkrObJlVMo7RAb6C9ggdqLC8G0gQn3w_YkMylcJWu6bZA0tAzXQYQaoTnuogxSEv5wVoE5XhEbG2d/s1600-h/sheep.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 360px; height: 234px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR_3ceeIGPf_EeGzjDSnDO9USD6ENIYO3DCnDfF-JjO3V2vXS07FGQTxlX3RdWA12gkrObJlVMo7RAb6C9ggdqLC8G0gQn3w_YkMylcJWu6bZA0tAzXQYQaoTnuogxSEv5wVoE5XhEbG2d/s400/sheep.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392459596309867874" /></a><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">cute <a href="http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/facts-and-arguments/honey-heres-your-3000-scarf/article1322240/">story</a> today in the globe and mail about a hobby sheep farmer. illustration by a <a href="http://www.leeayaikawa.com/">friend</a>, leeay aikawa.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">-</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5979305311268118691.post-59381065019277244502009-10-06T14:38:00.000-07:002009-10-06T15:05:24.041-07:00metro + brandi + flora&fauna<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3xid6pLuJmKj4SkjhtW6kTps4alwODF5tJcAAgo7G56mSrL-V_Os41w2HKj6AHiVSxgplPsC8aky7HmIqv3vwXpaxDJQajymdrBwP3tPgPCYr46Y-3D2OaYcpXTuxiTin-uddR2XpMAy1/s1600-h/20091006_0043.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 325px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3xid6pLuJmKj4SkjhtW6kTps4alwODF5tJcAAgo7G56mSrL-V_Os41w2HKj6AHiVSxgplPsC8aky7HmIqv3vwXpaxDJQajymdrBwP3tPgPCYr46Y-3D2OaYcpXTuxiTin-uddR2XpMAy1/s400/20091006_0043.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5389606146578480658" /></a><br /><div>nothing quite like waking up the day after a fab fashion show... to see one of your designs on the FRONT COVER of Metro ^_^ and it's worn by Canada's Next Top Model contestant Brandi!! </div><div><br /></div><div>we are having the best week ever!!</div><div><br /></div><div>okay okay, i'm done gloating about how cute<a href="http://floraandfaunablog.blogspot.com/2009/02/were-in-love.html"> my dog</a> is, and the awesome press we've been getting... sorta. (did i mention we're in <a href="http://blog.flare.com/category/bcfashionweek/">FLARE</a> too? and <a href="http://stylefinds.blogspot.com/2009/10/bcfw-ss-2010-day-2-generation-next.html">StyleFinds</a>? and <a href="http://thestyleaddict.blogspot.com/2009/10/bc-fashion-week-day-2-generation-next.html">StyleAddict</a>? and <a href="http://evolvedfashion.com/2009/10/01/flora-fauna/">Evolved Fashion</a>? haha... thanks everyone! you sure know how to make a gal feel special.)</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">-</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5979305311268118691.post-49043544907514574072009-10-06T14:24:00.000-07:002009-10-06T14:36:31.953-07:00BCFW!!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhic-PvqmDgdX8pONLzMErsFoH11hK9S-3YX7KRDR2nrwdPNFX6o85aykfeaEmYDUvOsNtHA-wF2ouC27LPdyHKqmB1aA552xOCn8e-hIKowJ6h2U8Eg2lbKwSVE5O4ChbjQKxEBTI3DOWN/s1600-h/10321_282072735290_864840290_9021406_7899268_n.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhic-PvqmDgdX8pONLzMErsFoH11hK9S-3YX7KRDR2nrwdPNFX6o85aykfeaEmYDUvOsNtHA-wF2ouC27LPdyHKqmB1aA552xOCn8e-hIKowJ6h2U8Eg2lbKwSVE5O4ChbjQKxEBTI3DOWN/s400/10321_282072735290_864840290_9021406_7899268_n.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5389603666417626834" /></a><br />last wednesday, we unveiled our new Spring-Summer 2010 collection at BCFW, as one of the 3 top finalists of the Generation Next Competition!! Congratulations to the winner of the contest Su-hui, and also to Patty for on their wonderful shows, exciting new fashion business ventures!!<div><br /></div><div>we had a great time, and met lots of new friends!! okay, so the event was dampened by <a href="http://www.ctvbc.ctv.ca/servlet/an/local/CTVNews/20091003/BC_Fashion_Fiasco_091002/20091003/?hub=BritishColumbiaHome">a few mishaps</a>. luckily our show was amazing, thanks to the amazing+lovely models, backstage helpers, and all of our friends who came to cheer us on! YAY!!</div><div><br /></div><div>thanks to <a href="http://mahcreative.com/">wayne mah</a> for capturing the show on camera!!</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">-</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com