Sunday Observations

My husband, Robert, working on an installation for our new restaurant, The Union. Finally opening very soon!

Took a break at Dr. Sun Yat Sen garden in Chinatown, one of my favourite spots in Vancouver. I've mentioned this garden many times, but I have to brag a bit for them - they were chosen the number 1 city garden, in the world, by National Geographic in NG's new book, Secret Journeys of a Lifetime.  If you're in the Vancouver area on December 21st, you should check out the lantern festival - it's magical. 

Now, for a flashback to Saturday...

Popped by the Fieldstone Vintage Market in Abbotsford. The ladies of Birch and Bird, have once again put on a great event. If I hadn't broken a ball filled with feathers (top right), and sent the contents flying around, I would have stayed longer. Thanks to Twig for letting me off the hook. Sorry guys! 

We spent a day with our friend Paul Wood in his fantastic letterpress studio. Paul's an old pro at it, and my husband is pretty skilled too, so it was nice to be allowed to play with the big boys. Our cards are below....I did the little one, with the pinecone  ;)

Well, that was my weekend. What did you get up too? Anything festive?

Back soon!

Janis

Sunday Observations

Actually, it's more of a weekend observations kind of thing. I've been working but did manage to fit in a fun letterpress work shop, and a quick bit of shopping. What did you get up to this weekend?

I took part in a letterpress workshop with Kristin Lui of National Press, along with 6 others including my pal Jan, of Poppytalk. Heaps of fun. I hope they offer up another workshop soon (there is so much to learn!).

We had to choose between 3 typefaces, then decide if we wanted to print in gold or black. Luckily, everyone went with gold (or no colour at all) to keep the cleaning to a minimum. 

It took awhile for everyone to work out what they wanted to do, for their cards, and the set up took a bit longer. Once the type was all set up and locked in, it took no time at all to print 20 cards. So much fun.

Voila. I had a card at the end of it all. Thanks Kristin!

I picked up this cute sheep here. The proceeds go to back to Tibetan refugees. I love that. 

That was my weekend, along with some work. I hope you all had a great weekend!

Back soon. 

Janis