We’re a day late in starting our final week of First Pick Designer profiles, so we’re kicking it up a notch and going To The Max! This week is all about designers whose collections take things just that little bit further, who make a statement and embrace their style fully… Designers like Trudy Wynans, whose...Read More

We have been thinking about “Couple Sharesies” all this week, and often what we think about sharing most as a couple is a place in the future, so why not share something futuristic in the here and now? Why not share something made with intention and acquired with the intention of sharing? Might we suggest jewelry...Read More

Hello Tuesday! We’re thinking about Couple Life this week, and there’s a clear connection between Couple-hood and Jewelry, with Wedding Rings and bits of bling, but why not share something to mark the less celebrated milestones: making it ‘official’, moving in together, doing that reno without totally killing each other… It’s the daily life that...Read More

Here’s something good, *really* good happening on a Monday… it’s the start of our much anticipated First Pick Handmade $1100+ Giveaway Contest. Yup, over $1100 in prizes, and one person takes the whole shebang! To enter to win, visit us on Instagram, follow us and “like” the Contest Image, and follow all the designers on...Read More

Hello Monday! Today is a jam-packed day, with many fun things afoot, but *nothing* is as jam-packed it seems as counters, closets and cupboards when you’re part of a couple… so many products, so little space, and what’s worse, it often seems like the only difference is colour (blue for boys! pink for girls!) and...Read More

We’ve been looking at simplicity and minimalist style this week, and what can be more Back to Basics than a simple card wallet or key fob… but this is also an opportunity to show precision execution and craftsmanship… because simplicity holds no room for mis-steps or second guesses… With this in mind, we are very...Read More

We’re already at Friday and we’re wrapping up our Chic Simplicity week with Couture Therapy, because we all need some fashion therapy after a week filled with smoke from fires…. there’s nothing like air pollution warnings in our generally green and clean city to drive home the point that we need to collectively do better...Read More

We’re thinking details this week, and the push/pull of less vs more today as we look a little bit closer at bag designer Denise Wilson’s collection of zero waste leather accessories, Bronsino. We’re big fans of Bronsino around here, and are so excited to have Denise back with us for another show. Bronsino pieces always...Read More

It’s contest time again, and we’re giving away $150 in First Pick Handmade Show Dollars to one lucky Georgia Straight reader… this can be spent on *anything* at the show, from any of our awesome designers… and includes free admission for yourself and a couple friends to help you decide what to get… For full...Read More

We’re enjoying Chic Simplicity all this week, and taking time to enjoy all the little details that sometimes get missed in our hurried lives, living by the mantra Less is More. We’re thinking of chic fall outfits that have a bit of drama, more because of what’s left unsaid. Wearing a hat creates a different...Read More