cute story today in the globe and mail about a hobby sheep farmer. illustration by a friend, leeay aikawa.

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metro + brandi + flora&fauna

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!!

we are having the best week ever!!

okay okay, i'm done gloating about how cute my dog is, and the awesome press we've been getting... sorta. (did i mention we're in FLARE too? and StyleFinds? and StyleAddict? and Evolved Fashion? haha... thanks everyone! you sure know how to make a gal feel special.)

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BCFW!!

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!!

we had a great time, and met lots of new friends!! okay, so the event was dampened by a few mishaps. 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!!

thanks to wayne mah for capturing the show on camera!!

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the COVER of style section in Vancouver Sun!! OMG OMG!!

guess what? we rock. read all about it in the Vancouver Sun's Style Section.

(and does anyone find it odd that the "monster dog" wolf hybrid looks just like our dog Bitta? and it just so happens to be in the same day's paper?)

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puppies galore!! part 2... the most wonderful thing

last weekend, we attended the first annual reunion for Dog Bless Rescue in Victoria, BC. it was the most wonderful thing!! Over a hundred people and their adopted dog pals all came out, and in the group were many of the volunteer organizers, and foster families.

our dog bitta had the chance to reunite with her 5 siblings - CUTE OVERLOAD!!

thank you thank you thank you so much to all the organizers and volunteers at Dog Bless Rescue.

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puppies galore!! part 1...

we raised over $800 dollars at the Paws for a Cause walk for BCSPCA!! YAY!! Thank you so much to all of our supporters, and everyone who joined us for our walk, especially JK Models who was a fundraising powerhouse!!

we had so much fun, here's a couple photos from the event:

a shot of the crowd - this was only about 1/4 of it. the turn out was great!!

our dog bitta is ready to start walking!!

the furries loved bitta...

we look forward to participating in this wonderful even to help our shelter animal friends next year!!

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fan photo!!

WHOA!! here's a fan photo of christine with mad hoola hoop skills, wearing our new black jellyfish tube (yeah! back in black!!) and shrug!! COOL!!

thanks christine for sending in this fab photo!!

got a cute photo in your flora&fauna wear? we'd love to see it!! email me your photo at info[at]floraandfauna.ca

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