Monday Mantra

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It's true. 

"Life is too short to spend time with people who suck the happiness out of you."

giveaway no. 2 :: BFF Bracelet

It has been quite the journey searching for the perfect yarn for the bracelet I had in mind months ago. I scoured the internet, all the yarn stores in Vancouver, BC and almost all the yarn shops in Portland, OR. I finally found what I was looking for at Happy Knits located on SE Hawthorne. 

I have definitely seen Madelinetosh around and have always loved the colour palettes and maybe it was the full-spectrum lighting at Happy Knits that made it so much easier for me to pick the perfect shades for the BFF bracelet.  Each color has so much depth and story to it which makes each bracelet one-of-a-kind even from the same skein. 

Fibres + Metals will be our theme this Spring and the full line will be at the Green with Envy Floral + Textiles booth at the Make It! Vancouver on April 20-22, 2012 (I'm so excited to be working with Jennifer under her textiles division!!)

I'm SO happy that I finally created the perfect bracelet and to kick off the start of whats going to be a fantastic crafty season I'd like to give away some BFF bracelets to a bunch lucky people. 

How to win win win:  [in each entry, state your favorite shade for the bracelet]

1. Become a fan & share on the MakeMoreHappy Facebook page = 1 entry  (if you are already a fan SHARE IT & write on the wall about your color choice)
2. Follow us on Twitter and RT this giveaway (ensure to include @makemorehappy  = 1 entry
3. Blog about this giveaway+ post the link on the comments = 1 entry

• Max of 3 entries 
• Prizes can be picked up at Make It! at the Green with Envy Floral + Textiles table; If you are unable to attend it can be mailed after the event. 
• Contest ends on Wednesday, April 18th 2012 4pm (PST).  Winners will be announced/emailed shortly thereafter. 

Good luck!

monday // mantra :: What To Focus On

one of my favorites from Marc Johns

via: Marc Johns website

monday // mantra

"you attract what you put out there"

via workisnotajob.

Monday // Mantra

Our first Monday Mantra is dedicated to Carita. She's  off to a brand new adventure today and we are wishing her safe journeys and all the best (and of course.. FUN FUN FUN!)

"If you can imagine it, you can achieve it; If you can dream it, you can become it." W.A. Ward

in love with | the weaver house

Two Beautiful Sisters + Amazing Talent + Ultimate Creativity = The Weaver House.

What do these girls NOT do? I'm not sure. 

They (Hannah & Kelty) have their hands in photography, design work, vintage + handmade items and more. much more. 

Truly inspirational.  

and guess what? 

They are officially going to shoot our F/W 2012 collection. 

I'm the luckiest girl alive!!

Check out this video of their new adventures!

If you need more of the weaver women check out their website, facebook page and especially the blog. 

Stay tuned. 

Guest Blogging at Portobello West :: Anna Vandas

I had the pleasure of meeting Anna Vandas at the holiday Portobello West show in December. 

I quickly glanced at her products during set-up and made a mental note to stop by during my break. Anna's superb sense of harmonizing colors, bringing simplicity to life left me with several products; 3 pairs of "button earrings" and a necklace adorned with a button. My only issue was narrowing buttons down to my favorites.  {buttons and pretty fabric make me happy!}

Two things were Christmas presents for cousin Camilla. I finally was able to catch up with this little jet-setter and snap a quick photo of her wearing the stunning pieces handmade by Anna.

I'm crossing my fingers that Anna will be at the next Portobello West Market on March 24 + 25.

Not only is Anna a talented jewellery designer, she is also a singer-songwriter, painter, dancer and (as I learned from Portobello) a mom!  Make sure to head over to her website to check out music, commission pieces and more.