Long Lost Love....

Finally!

I've wanted to open up a vintage shop for several years on Etsy, and it's finally become a reality!  I kept shoving the idea aside, having more than I could manage with teaching, exhibitions, and custom work.  I initially opened the shop in 2008, but it was a really bad time to try and tackle such an endeavour with a family illness on top of my professional commitments.  So it sat, and eventually I  shuttered it, thinking I would get back to it shortly.

Well, *sigh*... it's been a while.  A lot longer than anticipated, but finally, I'm swinging open the door and welcoming you in!  Featuring an ongoing collection of carefully curated home and cottage decor pieces, vintage clothing, vintage curiosities and previously loved ephemera from the past, the shop will have new pieces added to the collection on a bi-weekly basis, so be sure to add me to your favourites on Etsy, and check back from time to time to see whats new.

Here's a small selection, but check back, as I'm still working on shooting the pieces that I have in the studio.



http://www.etsy.com/shop/longlostlove

Ookpik love!

Ookpik.  In 1964 Canada attended and participated in a trade show in Philadelphia.  They needed a symbol that represented Canada.  For some reason, the beaver was considered lame....they wanted something new, something "unique", something that smacked you in the face politely and screamed CANADA. 

I'm pretty amazed by these little guys and have a small collection of them.  This one is not a typical sealskin version, but he is lovely and strange and incredibly soft.

Here's a video that was produced by the government of the time, which is interesting in terms of production quality, extra awkward in an amazing way, but also interesting in terms of how the government wanted to portray our collective identity.  Best quote from the video...

"If I may offer a comment, I think a much more attractive symbol than the beaver....see the beaver makes Canadians look very industrious, but what Ookpik makes us look is like is, oh, people who have an interest in amusing things".

Oh yes, amusing things.  That's why I'm in love.  Enjoy!  xoxoxo.  Anneke

http://www.cbc.ca/archives/categories/lifestyle/pastimes/handmade-in-canada-the-art-of-craft/eyes-on-ookpik.html