Country Styles Hungarian Restaurant - Annex, Toronto

A few weeks ago, there was yet another snow storm, but luckily we managed to go to Country Styles Hungarian restaurant for some cozy eastern european comfort food. It was my first time there, and I ofcourse loved the decor, and how it's been in the city for almost 50 years - not to mention the schnitzel, cabbage roll and custard cake (krémes). ;)

Aquarius the Water Bearer - For Marisa

When painting something for a friend, you want to make it super personal and it should be something that suits their personality as well.
In the past, I've usually tried to capture shared experiences in a piece, however with this particular one, as it's for my best friend's birthday who likes "dark" things and was born on Valentine's Day, I painted the following nesting doll which is my take on her zodiac symbol...

Rough sketch...

The doll I used actually had a hole in the bottom, so it allowed for me to sew the felt parts...

Possible insides...

Final with inside parts...

;D

Re-Cap on ETSY and One of A Kind Spring Show 2013

For starters this was an incredible, wonderful, yet somewhat exhausting experience for a newbie like myself.

Not only was I surrounded by the very best of people who were super lovely and talented, but we became a family in an instant.

I would like to thank all those of you who took the time to visit my booth, and those who supported and helped me throughout all of this.

So here are some highlights...

My * HOPSCOTCH * booth...

Some of my incredible neighbours...

Handsome and Lace:

(This bow tie features Pee Wee Herman's bike handle bars from "Pee Wee's Big Adventure")

Morico:

Nature is My Friend:

Clayshapes:

Little Big Words, and Needlings:

Things From Secret Minouette Places:

Selena Wong, and Love At First Blush:

Selena always had the best snacks...

Not pictured (sorry!): Steven Beckly, CandiWare, Hoi Bo, Hoi-An...

Other highlights included:

Wonderful souvenirs from Cry Wolf Clothing and Nugs...

Chu's (Morico) amazing wardrobe (that I coveted on a daily basis)...

One More Week Till "One of a Kind Spring Show"

So the countdown begins...

This time next week will be my very 1st craft show at the One of a Kind Spring Show.
This is the 2nd largest craft show in the city, following after the One of a Kind Christmas Show.

I am anxious, excited, overwhelmed, (sooo) thankful and nervous all at the same time.

If you plan on going to the show, please drop by and say "hello"! :)
I will be at the ETSY booth - L04 (20).

Hope to see you there!
xoxo

Another Girl Brunch ~ Weslodge

If I had more days like this, I think I could almost survive this winter...

Thanks to Anabela, Celine, Melinda and Nikki for the fine company and sweet gifts!
Oh, and we missed you, Nikole! :'(

Quote of the Day

.... on repeat ....  (or this needs to be tattooed on me somewhere so that I can stare at it and practice it non-stop...)

That is all...

:P

p.s. Thank you all for your lovely comments and words of encouragement from my previous posts... xoxo