les bijoux .tomate d'épingles. sont disponibles à La Coccinelle Jaune!

Les bijoux .tomate d'épingles. sont disponibles à la boutique La Coccinelle Jaune!

La boutique Coccinelle Jaune offre au public dans une ambiance originale et fantaisiste des créations québécoises et produits équitables.

La Coccinelle Jaune

4236 rue Sainte-Catherine Est
METRO Pie-IX‎

indie find of the moment : dottyral

Shop name: dottyral

Shop address: http://dottyral.etsy.com

In a nutshell:
I make pincushions. Most of my pincushions don't just provide a place to store pins, they're filled with a mineral called emery to keep them sharp too. My Pincushion Rings keep your pins right where you need them. All of them - practical, super cute and well-made.

Tell me a little about yourself ...
I'm a wife and mom - one who obsesses over designing, creating, and taking care of my business. Luckily my guys are teenagers now so I have the time to devote to my ventures.

What are your favourite materials?
So many - cotton, linen, wool, embroidery floss, ribbon, yarn, felt.

What inspired you to do this?
I’m inspired by practicality. I make things that are useful. I'm inspired by what's out there, and how I can improve it. I'm inspired by what's NOT out there. I like to come up with items that you can’t find in the local craft store. Once the practical part of designing is done, I work on making it cute. I want my pincushions to be better and cuter than the mass-produced ones.

Do you remember the first thing you made? What was it?
I'm not sure. My Grandmother taught me to crochet at a young age. I remember some very un-square potholders that must have been among my first.

What's new and exciting in your store?
I have something new and exciting, but not in this store. I just opened a new shop for my embroidery - http://DotDotStitch.etsy.com I've missed doing hand-stitching in the last few years, so I've gotten back into it. Oh, and forget practicality in this shop. Well, there are some practical items I've embroidered but I'm most excited about the embroidered jewelry.

What is your favourite item? And why?
I have many favorite pincushions. The tomato and bunny rings have been favorites of mine for a long time. The peapod is my latest favorite. It cracks me up.

Why should people buy handmade?
Have you ever heard the phrase, "There's love in every stitch"? Cheesy - yes, but I believe it to be true. Those of us that create, really do it with love, fun, dedication, heart and soul. Owning something that someone made personally with love and care means so much.

What is the importance of being eco conscious for you and your store?
I don't use much in the way of recycled or reclaimed materials. I do try to be earth friendly in my business choices.

Anthing else?
I love what I do. I'm so fortunate to be able to do this every single day.

we found : butterfly wings

les bijoux .tomate d'épingles. sont disponibles chez Sophiori!

Les créations de .tomate d'épingles. sont disponibles à la boutique Sophiori!

Sophiori est une micro-entreprise située dans la ville de Québec.

Boutique Sophiori
1086, rue Saint-Jean
Québec

très bientôt en boutique : les collections d'automne 2009 et d'hiver 2010

Restez à l'affut, le dévoilement est imminent!

Nous avons livré la marchandise dans presque tout nos points de ventes!
Allez faire un tour en boutique, qui sait, peut-être que vous y trouverez des nouveautés!
La liste de nos points de vente est ici

vente .tomate d'épingles. sale

.tomate d'épingles. is having a sale!
We are making room for our new Fall 09 and Winter 10 collections!
Check out the clearance section in our Etsy shop www.tomatedepingles.etsy.com for never before seen rebates!
Prices are already marked down by 50% ... or more!
So now is the time to get your hands on our Summer lovelies!

.tomate d'épingles. est en vente!
Nous avons besoin de plus de place pour nos nouvelles collections Automne et Hiver!
Allez voir dans la section "clearance" dans notre boutique Etsy www.tomatedepingles.etsy.com pour des rabais jamais vus!
Les prix sont déjà réduits de 50% ... ou plus!
C'est le moment idéal pour mettre la main sur nos bijoux d'été!

les bijoux .tomate d'épingles. sont disponibles à La Gaillarde!

Les bijoux .tomate d'épingles. sont disponibles à la boutique La Gaillarde!

La Gaillarde est une boutique mode écologique jeune et dynamique! Vous y trouverez de tout, en passant du linge aux bijoux et même des cours de couture!

La Gaillarde

4019 Notre-Dame Ouest
METRO Place Saint-Henri

Dita & Bella : Des vêtements avec une histoire...

Nom de la boutique: Dita & Bella

Adresse de la boutique: http://www.ditabella.com

Parles moi un peu de toi ...
J'ai étudié en design de mode à Marie-Victorin, ensuite j'ai travaillé dans le département de design chez collection Arianne pendant plus de 6 ans. Ensuite la vie m'a emmené un peu partout pendant 3 ans, études en naturopathie, voyages en Europe, vivre les extrêmes écologiques....pour ensuite fusionner mes deux passions, la mode et l'environnement et lancer mon entreprise en 2007.

Quels sont tes matériaux préférés?
Les tricots! En fibres naturelles de préférence.

Te souviens tu de la première chose que tu ai jamais créé? C'était quoi?
Le premier souvenir que j'ai est une jupe et un top de Barbie cousue à la main fait avec une manche de chandail de pyjama aux motifs turquoises et noir!

Qu'est-ce qu'il y a de nouveau dans ta boutique?
Je dirais que dans ma collection, le nouvel item est mon sac à main en cuir recyclé.

Quel est ton item préféré? Pourquoi?
Cet été je dirais que ma blouse est mon item préféré!

Pourquoi est-ce que les gens devraient acheter des items faits à la main?
Ça contribue non seulement à faire vivre la personne de sa passion, mais aussi à la réduction des émissions reliées au transport des vêtements.

Quel est la place faite à l'environnement dans ton entreprise?
L'environnement est respecté tout au long de la chaîne de la fabrication de mes collections. Faire attention à l'environnement est mon mode de vie depuis plusieurs années!

in stores soon : the Fall 09 and Winter 10 collections

Our new Fall and Winter collections are just about to be available in stores!

Stay tuned!
We made almost all our deliveries, so they should be hitting the shelves any day now!

We cant wait to see them on you!

Here is a link to all our shops

les bijoux .tomate d'épingles. sont disponibles chez Rose Bouton!

Les bijoux et accessoires .tomate d'épingles. sont disponibles chez Rose Bouton!

Rose Bouton est l'atelier-boutique de Marie-Noëlle Bellegarde, designer de la ligne de bijoux Marie-Noëlle Design, et c'est aussi une vitrine pour designers d'ici et d'ailleurs....

387, rue Saint-Jean
Québec

purse making

we've been making purses lately
dont worry, it wont be in our new winter collections
but we wanted to share!
i made this one for myself

tell me what is inside your purse...

... and i'll tell you who you are!

I just came back from thrifting and have a purse full of buttons... and Etsy items, come to think of it!

Here's the details

purse from girlscantell
pocket mirror from mLee
mini pouch with key ring from itsyourlife

some of these buttons are in SILVER!!!!!
several blue buttons are shapped like a flower...

i also found an awesome belt buckle and a vintage needlebook

we found : cartoon negatives

we have Marmaduke, Asterix, The Far Side, Dick Tracy, Andy Capp, B.C., Popeye... and some very old ones i know i read before but i just cant remember their names!

indie find of the moment : Sheena Jewellery

Shop name: Sheena Jewellery
Shop address: www.sheenajewellery.etsy.com
In a nutshell:
Handmade silver and gold jewellery created in Montreal, inspired by nature, architecture, and the ways people communicate.

Tell me a little about yourself ...
My name is Sheena, I am from Nova Scotia. I studied jewellery design at NSCAD University in Halifax. I was living and making jewellery in Japan for the past few years but I have been in Montreal for one year now with my husband and two year old son Myron.

What are your favourite materials?
I usually work with silver, pearls, citrine and rubies. I love texture, whether it comes from reticulation, sand casting or etching. Recently I have been doing a lot of photo etching where I take my own photographs and then transfer them to silver, etch them and then make jewellery with it.

What inspired you to do this?
I come from a long line of jewellers, artists and metal workers. So its something I have always been around and known that it was something I enjoy and am good at.

Do you remember the first thing you made? What was it?
I remember going to a neighboring jewellers house in rural Cape Breton when I was 6 years old and making a pair of earrings for my Mom's birthday. I used turquoise beads and silver wire, they were such a funny shape but my Mom loved them and she was still able to wear them, I think she still has them.

What's new and exciting in your store?
I just made a bunch of new pieces from ferns and leaves that I collected in Japan and etched on silver and copper. The etching on copper is something I don't usually do but it is quite stunning.

What is your favourite item? And why?
My favorite piece is my "mother" necklace made with a cherry blossom bud that I picked in Japan and cast in silver just before my son was born. It holds a lot of significance in relation to growth, change and nurturing new life. It is accented with a pearl, which represents the mother and citrine drops, one for each child.

Why should people buy handmade?
I think it is very important to support local small artists to keep our culture alive and thriving. Besides it is also way more interesting and fun to have something you know is a quality item with a story behind it which was made with thought and care, not just by a machine.

What is the importance of being eco conscious for you and your store?
I have a large collection of old jewellery, mostly from my mother in law in Israel who is constantly sending me boxes with old gold and silver. Its great to know that the materials I am using are able to be revived and be worn and enjoyed for another lifetime. Since starting on etsy I also enjoy making creative recycled envelopes to send my jewellery in. You never know what where your packaging might have come from!

Use the code Ilovetomate in the message to seller and get free shipping with your purchase!

Nea Wear is on sale!

dès demain : vente 3e anniversaire pour Nea Bijoux!

Allez faire un tour dans sa boutique Etsy: Nea Bijoux est en vente 3e anniversaire!

les bijoux .tomate d'épingles. sont disponibles chez Opaline Studio!

Les créations de .tomate d'épingles. sont disponibles à la boutique Opaline Studio!

Opaline Studio, c'est une boutique, un atelier et une école de métiers d'art tout en un.

Opaline Studio
250, rue Saint-Zotique Est
Montréal

c'est la liquidation d'été chez Rose Bouton!

Les nouveautés d'automne s'en viennent, mais il faut leur faire de la place!

Jusqu'à la fin du mois d'août, allez profiter de 10% à 50% de rabais sur les collections d'été de la propriétaire de la boutique Rose Bouton, Marie-Noëlle design

Rose bouton

Rose Bouton est l'atelier-boutique de Marie-Noëlle Bellegarde, designer de la ligne de bijoux Marie-Noëlle Design, et c'est aussi une vitrine pour designers d'ici et d'ailleurs....

Du 6 au 16 août, méga liquidation à La Gaillarde

Du 6 au 16 août seulement!

• 15 à 50% sur les créations

• 50% sur la fripe et le vintage

La vente de l’été! À ne pas manquer!

La Gaillarde

La Gaillarde est une boutique mode écologique jeune et dynamique! Vous y trouverez de tout, en passant du linge aux bijoux et même des cours de couture!

4019 Notre-Dame Ouest
Montréal
METRO Place Saint-Henri

indie find of the moment : Little Houses

Shop name: Little Houses
Shop address: www.littlehouses.etsy.com
In a nutshell: Unique, handmade clothing for both men and women.

Tell me a little about yourself ...
My husband and I work together out of our small studio in our Montreal apartment. I started this company about 2 years ago and my husband has just joined forces with me a few months ago. He designs the mens, and I design the womens.

What are your favourite materials?
I really like working with wool, it such an easy fabric to work with and the product always turns out great.

What inspired you to do this?
I originally went to Art school before Fashion, and my favorite class was printmaking. I found that I was more interested in printing on fabrics and making things out of the prints, like bags and t-shirts. I decided that I wanted to learn how to sew for real, so I dropped out of Art school and went into Fashion.

Do you remember the first thing you made? What was it?
The first thing I made was a duvet cover. When I was about 15 I was really into sewing quilts. I would just cut a bunch of 12x12 squares and sew them all together.

What's new and exciting in your store?
We are currently designing our fall line, so I think that by late August, early September, there will be a whole bunch of new designs.

What is your favourite item? And why?

My favorite item currently is the Arienette Jacket. I love the fabric and the leather elbow patches.

Why should people buy handmade?
In a world of mass production, I think it is so important to support the little guy. It means a lot to own something that someone has put so much love and effort into. Plus, you are getting a unique, one of a kind product.

we want : funky rings

Resin fan ring by biku designs

a thrifted life with Sarah

Here is "a thrifted life"; it is an ode to thrifting, yes, but also to buying less, to living a slow life, to dumpster diving, mending, fixing, reusing and finding new uses to old stuff over and over again!

Have a great item you found / a fabulous thrift shop you almost live out of, and you want to share? Contact us!

I met Sarah on craftsters way back when I started out on Etsy. We swapped stuff, mainly
vintage patterns we both collect.

I've been following her flickr photo stream ever since; she dresses almost always exclusively of thrift finds, that she often alters, or she wears her own creations. She is very talented and inspiring!

These are pictures of a thrift shop she visits once in a while. I hope i'll get to meet up with her soon, and that she takes me to that fabulous thrift shop full to the brim with stuff! what a fabulous place!

she says it best: seriously, if you are a thrifter and these pics don't raise your heart rate and make you salivate all over your keyboard then you are probably dead

we want : to dress up our ears

Recycled Tin Mini Dress Earrings by shixie

un avant goût des collections d'automne 2009 et d'hiver 2010

Voici un petit avant goût de ce qui sera en magasin sous peu!
Restez à l'affut, le dévoilement est imminent!