Field Trip | Heather Ross {natural eclectic}

I thought I'd leave you with a few shots I took on my iPhone from yesterday's visit to a really lovely shop here in Vancouver called Heather Ross {natural eclectic} owned and curated by the very talented painter, photographer, stylist and treasure finder, Heather Ross. Heather recently relocated her shop literally around the corner from her old space and is now located near the corner of Fir & 6th next to that wonderful new bakery, Beaucoup Bakery. Antiques, soaps, art and elegant objects for the home fill the lofty space and immediately make you want to start foraging things for yourself, creating your own authentic and unique space.  If you find yourself in the Vancouver area, Heather Ross {natural eclectic} is a definite must-see!  All contact info after the jump!

Beautiful soaps and linens.

A bathroom vanity light is reset on a found board and leans against a wall for a fun lighting idea. Designed by Craig Anderl

Unique vessels

Heather Ross {natural eclectic}
2170 Fir Street, Vancouver, B.C., V6J 3B5
Tues to Fri 11 - 5, Sat 10 - 5,
Sun 10:30 - 3:30
Tel: 604 738 4284
Twitter  @naturaleclectic
Pinterest  pinterest.com/naturaleclectic
instagram @naturaleclectic

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Call for Entries | Papergirl Vancouver

Papergirl Vancouver, an inclusive, non-commercial art project is happening again this summer and now is the time to think about sending in your submissions!  Their deadline is July 31st and they are inviting all artists to join them in sharing their work which (in the style of American Paperboys) will be rolled up and distributed by bicycle to random passers-by! Send in your prints, paintings, poems, drawings, photos - your art and then watch it all happen with an exhibition opening August 13th, 2013 at the Roundhouse Community Centre from 6-9pm.  More info at PapergirlVancouver.com.

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Etsy/West Elm Vancouver Pop-Up Video!

West Elm sent over the video they just completed of the recent Etsy Pop-Up Shop Poppytalk curated at West Elm Vancouver earlier this month. For those of you who missed it, there were 18 favorite local artisans invited to share their homemade wares! Thank you to West Elm, it was an honour!

See the full list of Etsy sellers:
http://bit.ly/etsyvcn

Read about Etsy + west elm:
http://bit.ly/weheartetsy

Video by Jenner Brown:
http://lumineuxfilms.com/

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Etsy Pop-Up at west elm Instagram-Style

It was a great weekend here in Vancouver and especially at the Etsy Pop-Up at west elm on Saturday!  Here's a few pictures (instagram style) of the event, which was like one big party, really. I want to personally thank all of you who stopped by, it was amazing to catch up with so many of you and meet others from the online world! If you can imagine, heaps of delicious cupcakes and s'mores (with homemade marshmallows) served by Rosie of Butter Baked Goods, incredible west elm hosts (Andrea and Ella who flew in from Brooklyn and Joshua here in Vancouver), some amazing tunes from DJ Trike, some crazy good cocktails using bittered sling extracts from Kale & Nori (seriously refreshing), and a heap of amazing handmade goods!  Check them out!

Beautiful handmade wrapping paper from The Beautiful Project

 Hand sewn welt cord baskets by Landon Dix

Papergoods and textiles from Lemonni

 Painted chopstix and wooden spoons from Storiebrooke

Adorable baby items from Down Home Amy 

 Beeswax Candles from Noble Beeswax Candles

Wrapping paper from Think Ink Studio and Wooden earrings from Cabin + Cub

  Beautiful Aromatherapy goods from Feest Home and fun iPhone cases from Fieldtrip

 Paper goods from Blue Spoons Paper and wall art from Banquet 

 Sculpted clay jewelry from Marian + Hazel

 Joshua (west elm Granville) and Andrea (west elm Brooklyn) | DJ Trike

Other participants (images not shown): Pinecone Camp (Janis Nicolay),  The Pink Peppercorn and Lulu Island Honey. (If anyone has some great images of them, please send them over and I'll post and credit you)! 
 

The Beautiful Project

A huge thank you to west elm and everyone, (you are rad) it was a blast!

Jan

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The Art of the Holiday Display: Walrus

Walrus is one of my favorite shops here in Vancouver, located near the corner of Cambie and 18th Avenue (my old stomping grounds), owners Daniel and Caroline are a wealth of design information and carry handmade and one-of-a-kind housewares, jewelry and accessories in this must-see store.  They are huge supporters of local talent, and regularly hold exhibits featuring them.  Currently Alex Henderson's (hendersondrygoods.com) work is being featured –a beautiful collection of hand crafted jewellery (for both women and men), art, and other treasures. Check out their website and blog and if you're in town, be sure to drop in and say hi (they're super nice)!  Also if you aren't in town and see something you like on their blog, they ship. Just  drop them an email or give them a ring! Photos by Janis Nicolay.  (See more after the jump)!  Update! Window display by Amanda Huynh.

Walrus
3408 Cambie Street
Vancouver, B.C.,
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