Posts from ‘Amazing Artists’
Say goodbye to cold cheeks. Say goodbye to cold noses and cold chins. Say goodbye to messy hair and bad hat head. Say goodbye to winter whining. Snuggle up in a KAZAK hood.
Let the wind blow.
I have to warn you once you have worn one of Genevieve Paquette’s hoods you may not wear your hat again. Fashionably warm yourself in recycled hipness. Genevieve Paquette brings us her winter collection for 2010-2011. As always she is consistent about offering winter warming wear that bridges Fairytale Romanticism from urban to country. The hippie goddess in you will be as warm as the urban hipster and both of your playful sides can comfortably face the Montreal elements with a mischievous smile.
Be bold. Be mysterious. Be rebellious. Be sweet. Stay toasty warm while being cooler than cool. Cast a love spell. Carry a poem in your pocket and transform every jacket and coat in your wardrobe by topping it with these gracious hoods.
Genevieve’s hoods are available with recycled fur for $88 or in a non fur version for $58. Come pick up the warmest head gear Montreal has to offer you this winter.
Your life is your most powerful art. See you at the boutique.
erin
I have something really great to share with you today. This is the most inspiring home of Leona Leppers. We found each other through facebook, magnetically drawn through digital space by our love of colourful things. I am completely blown away by her sense of style, colour and craftiness. I wish I could be her friend in the real world of my everyday life.
Let me take you on a little tour of her world of playfulness and joy.
We both have a love for little altar spaces with statuettes and charms and feathers and sparkles.
How can you not love the fuzzy rainbow lamp. It is such amazing contemporary design! I sigh with happiness and twinkling eyes. It makes my eyes happy to look at her work.
Ahhhh, the Guadalupe lamp! What greatness! I will never tire of Guadalupe and all objects that relate to her. I once made a Madonna skirt that was sold at the store on Saint Laurent Blvd a couple years back.
This is a detail of one of Leona’s hats.
This little number is a fabulous take on textile jewelry. I have been making my fleurette pins for so long, I forgot I could make anything other than flowers.
And here is the great lady herself! She sits blissfully surrounded by her bags, belts and accessories.
Thank you Leona for being your wonderful self. You bring joy to the lives of many people and I am inspired by your colourful ways. Maybe one day we will meet and spend a day crafting together.
She is my far away kindrid spirit. Frida would be our friend too. In my imaginary world we could all share a studio and stay late into the evenings designing, painting and sewing to the tunes of Mexican mariachi music. Oh what a life that would be!
Katrin
The Montreal native is back in his hometown for a one week tour, which includes a one day only party and preview presentation of his hand crafted jewelry collection. Come see some of the most spectacular high quality handcrafted sterling silver and gold pieces.
Alex will be hosting his close friends as well as offering an open invitation to everyone(that means you!) at the boutique on Wednesday November 03. The party begins at 4:00 pm and goes until 9:00 pm.
Alex swirls elemental, organic, and glamorous, qualities into beautiful jewelry that provides a balance of bold and subtle.
This rose quartz pendant is stunning.
In Montreal, Alex is perhaps best know for his juicy “cherries” ; double stemmed earrings that sometimes look so much like the real thing that you want to eat them. They are playful and fun. The details in Alex’s work extend to all aspects of his jewelry. I love Alex’s ear hooks. These often overlooked components have extra long hook tails so that when you wear them in your ears they are way less likely to slip out and you don’t need backings .
I love the organic quality and subtly that hammered by hand brings to his work.
It was a beautiful pair of Alex Lyons earrings that brought me back to earrings after fifteen years of not wearing any.
And Alex puts heart in it all…..
And here is one more pair from Alex’s heart straight to yours…
Your life is your most powerful art. See you at the boutique.
erin
Here is a fun flash back. These are all still great pieces. I wish I had bought the floral grey party skirt with the chicken crinoline under skirt. Anyway I liked seeing it again and I thought you would too.
enjoy.
Your life is your most powerful art . See you at the boutique.
erin
Katrin Leblond’s designs are often inspired by nature. No wonder, nature itself has to be the most beautiful art ever made and we are dancing however beautifully or destructively across our world sized canvas every day. With the inevitable change of the seasons underway, I look out my window and I see the mascot of fall, the changing trees. The colors are rich and bright, soon to be brown, tired and then bare. I believe that trees are greatly under appreciated. They not only give us shade, oxygen and beauty, but they give us inspiration as well…
alive…
embroidered…
elaborate…
simple…
3D…
2D…
on your pillow…
Or on your clothes…
Be inspired. Even though winter is coming, and the trees that surround us will be going dormant, awaiting the warmth and light of spring, we can celebrate them 365 days a year, in our homes, and in our hearts. How will you capture the art outside your window? Come try on one of Kat’s creations. Wear a leaf on your sleeve. We all love trees.
Put on your hat and your scarf on and take a walk up Mount Royal. The trees are beautiful right now.
These beautiful hats have just arrived in store. Local Montreal artists and Mile end mama of many, Allison Astridge from For whom the cap fits and Fiber Alley, created these by hand working the felt fibers into these feminine and practical winter head warmers. Natural fibers breath well keep you warm and love you lots. Include some wool in your wardrobe. Lots of sheep were loved to make these hats.
These hats are available in a variety of cuddly colours for $88 each at the boutique.
Your life is your most powerful art. See you at the boutique.
erin
Look at this Klimt inspired image. These textiles are crazy awesome and inspiring.
These are not all traditional wax prints, but for the most part a wax print has more than one layer of printing anyways.
How it is done: The core element in Wax Print is of course the wax. Using two deep engraved copper rollers, with the mirror image of the design, the two sides of the cotton fabric are printed with a pattern of melted wax, hence the name Wax Print. The fact that the cloth is printed on both sides enables you to wear the fabric on either side. This is the true sign of a quality wax print. Following this, the cloth is immersed in a bath of dye, often Indigo, that penetrates into the areas that are not covered with wax. After the wax as been washed off in varying stages, a negative image of the printed pattern remains on the cloth.
The next step is called a The Wax Cover. It is a Wax Print which is enriched with one or more coloured patterns. These ‘cover’ patterns can be of very varying designs such as circles, stripes, birds, leaves, in fact any graphic form.
Even the photography blows me away and I can’t get enough of these prints. They are beyond incredible. They are so bold it would scare any North American Fashionista into a rabbit hole to hide and cower with her wardrobe of shlumpy grey and black minimalist modern outfits. If the goddesses from the heavens could come down to earth and shop, I am sure that these are the fabrics they would buy for their ceremonial gowns and cloud sitting leisure wear.
All of these prints are from a company called Vlisco. They are a Dutch wax printing company that have been making high end fashion fabrics destined for the African market for over a century.
Here are the photos from the most recent collection at Vlisco. Just stunning!
and my favourite ones have been saved for last:
All photos in this post were found and pulled from the web by Kat
I am bedding designer.
I love sleeping.
Here are some of my favourite beds.
They are art. They are inspiration. The winds are blowing cooler and it is time to nest.
Above is the “Apple tree” bed by Atilla design
This is a bed I have imagined in my mind and wanted to build myself one day. Looks like someone else had the same idea.
Above is the “Tree” bed by Shawn Lovell. It is cast iron.
These hand painted lovelies are made by a company called Sticks Beds
I found the pictures of these built in cubbyhole beds and they have a really cozy feeling. They remind me of traveling and of my childhood fairytale fantasies.
I would love to build something like this in a child’s room.
Sweet Dreams.
Rococo, Victorian, Baroque, Elizabethan….if it is elaborate and covered in gold foil, I am loving it. Though I have traditionally been heavily influenced by folklore and rustic crafts, I am finding a new attraction to over-the top Marie-Antoinette style. Here we see what would have happened if Marie-Antoinette had been a Pagan Earth Queen.
I found these images on the internet and have been saving them for you, my dear readers, for quite some time now.
The corset is all assembled with thorns that are pinning together the leaves. The embellishments are all roses and lilacs…just try to imagine the smell.
This lovely lady seems to be sporting a log-cabin skirt? Not sure why, but the overall look is quite successful.
And here we have a costume that reminds me of myself. My favourite holiday is Halloween and I am usually one of two things: A witch or an Forest spirit. I think this woman did a great job combining fabrics. The best part is the juxtaposition of the gold corset and the raw rags skirt.
The fall collection is in the process of being released and designed all at once. I have already put some pieces into the boutique, but there are many more to come. You will see some peasant sleeves on soft knit tops, a wool coat with full skirt, a very Chanel inspired little cardigan suit with pencil skirt. I am growing up and so the collection will inevitably express some classicism while retaining it’s playful funk.
Have a great week-end!
Kat
My husband and I have bought our first home. It is not a tree house. Just a regular semi-attached single family cottage. I am in the middle of boxes and packing tape and I am feeling very inspired by homes and trees. I will soon be the owner of both.
…and now for the really wacky futuristic wood art….
…and some land art…
I have owned this Treehouse book for many years. It shows the step by step construction of a round treehouse, as well as featuring many different styles of tree houses that people occupy for living in, making art in and play.
Plant more trees.
all photos by erin except love sculpture is by tom brosnahan
I made these shirts because YES it is this simple and it has been said before: the law is LOVE! I have built my small business around this simple word. If we make it with love … women will love it… and it will sell. The surprise was how much men love it too. They love the store. They love the colours. They get it. They like to see their ladies dressing up and feeling pretty. The attraction is natural. The girlier I make the clothing, the more men love it. Hurray for LOVE!
This is the love sculpture by pop artist Robert Indiana
We have one in the old port now and there are many around the world. Everyone gets it.
Cute, sexy and all textiles!
I found these amazing photos while surfing the net.
I dedicate these to all the indie-rock hipsters of mile-end who do not like ruffles and flowers.
If you ever want to express your feminine, gypsy self, I’ll be there for you.
Until then…enjoy being your “indie-rock hipster of mile end” self, enjoy your perfect body, enjoy working part time and enjoy being able to party all night.
Those are just temporary benefits of being 20….
I can guarantee though…
It just gets better!
What we are doing is real. It really impacts the community and sometimes that community is my husband (owner and chef of Restaurant Aux Vivres) and sometimes it’s my little brother Nick (artist, photographer and co-owner of Big Dog Screen printing). As an entrepreneur I feel more politically empowered than I ever did as a feminist, activist, or animal rights worker (yes, I have done all of those things). I have the decision making power of every cent I spend. I choose to buy locally made fabric. I choose to buy organic locally made fabric. I choose locally made thread, zippers and buttons too. Yes, it is more expensive than imported equivalents, but I can guarantee it is better quality and it comes with soul. When I switched to local thread, all of my machines started running better and needed to be re-threaded less often. The amount of people that those decisions affect are a ripple of local workers, salespeople and small businesses.
Oh, and I also only do business with people I like!
Let the good vibes flow.
Here is a little peek into the screen printing studio of my little brother Nick. Studio Big Dog printed the patches for my scout costumes at Circus Smirkus. His partner Carlos illustrated them.
This is not a unique Montreal story. Many of the artists and designers we have in the boutique are living from their art with the help of local shop-owners. We are a city of creative people.
My little brother is celebrating his birthday today. I love you Nick.
Studio Big Dog
5333 Casgrain, #416
Montreal, QC
Canada H2T 1X3,
Tel: 514 358 7007
contact@studiobigdog.com
I am blown away! I am in awe. I feel humbled by the dresses, the background and the props. The scene that has been created is just incredible.
Nature will never fail you. When you are sad, angry, happy, rageful…Nature is a place you can take every emotion you have and She will welcome you. Especially great is really exerting yourself in nature. Getting sweaty and dirty and hot. Chopping wood, lifting rocks, shovelling earth. These activities may not be good for your back, but ladies they are good for the soul!
Last week I saw a mama deer and a baby deer drinking water by the lake. The baby was jumpy, like a little puppy, hopping around in the mud.
I am a rock collector. Not shells and not pressed leaves. Rocks and sometimes they get quite large. When I am travelling my pockets inevitably fill with stones…and a few of them always make it home with me.
Arts and crafts are another place where I can be myself. Uninhibited craft therapy. Remember your tools in your emotional toolkit. You learned what makes you happy a long time ago. Playing in piles of leaves and painting with your fingers. Remember? Try it again. See how it feels.
I had to go when we drove down the highway and I saw those tents and the pretty lights on the Ferris wheel…I just had to go! Carivale de la Lune Bleue is in Bromont and is featuring the circus show La Vie, which stars our very own Mimi. (fashion week: roses in her hair balancing on top of two young shirtless men in my magician’s assistant costume…remember her now?)
I want you to see these paintings. These large canvases were all over the site and sometimes I forget that an artist was standing in front of a canvas with a paintbrush. Art isn’t always for walls. Art isn’t always expensive. Art can be advertising, decor, theater and in this case CIRCUS. The sky is the backdrop and the style is playful.
I love it.
I wore a red bibi with a red bird sitting in a golden flower (at the boutique $90).
I felt like I fit right in with the freaks and the fancy costumes.
Some things are made with such outstanding craftsmanship and love that they become absolutely impossible to ignore. Du Buh Du dolls are one of those things (or more like many… there are a lot of larger-than-life characters to love).
Each and every doll hand made and painted by mom Christine Alvarade (and more times than not, photographed in enchanting setups as well). The details, the colors, the personalities she gives them all… it is more like she is creating life than an adornment!
Enjoy this blast of inspiration as her dolls take you on a beautiful journey 
And last but most certainly not least… the mexican skull ladies… my personal faves 
Happy Thursday!
xox
YEAR 3 as Smirkus costume designer!
This years’ theme was Nature, the seasons, the elements. It was almost to broad a theme to start with. We tried different angles to approach Nature with a narrower filter. We settled on a Nature Rock-opera with a touch of Burning-man and a lot of KL style.
The Winters were purple, like when you see shadows on the snow. We added fun fur and icicle shapes. We put the emphasis on the feet because they are tight-rope walkers.
Here we have one of the Fire girls. This year’s goal was to make as many headpieces as possible. I find a head piece really frames and completes a costume. The fire girls are the contortionists.
Spring and summer expressed in flowers. One day I would love to do a whole show based on the birds and the bees…flowers, insects and foliage.
Autumn-Man, the superhero of leaves. This set of Fall foliage costumes required some hunting for sewable orange leaves. Green fake leaves are easy to come by, but yellows and oranges and reds required some searching. I finally found a supplier specialized in Retail decor. They also sold oversized fake ice cream cones.
Great work Katharina on the embellishments!
Our very Canadian looking lumberjacks. We just couldn’t help ourselves.
And here we have our rock-star unicyclists sporting some very extreme gear. I can’t wait to see these helmets light up under a spotlight. They were made with gem stone studs and a dis-assembled disco ball. Hanna made the power-ranger inspired gear.
These are the costumes for the Water girls. The wavy textures make these my favorite costumes. The girls also had headpieces made with blue hair extensions and purple hand-dyed yarn.
We did it again! This year my costume team consisted of:
Katharina Pitczuk and Hanna Broer (the two blue costumes above)
and Siobhan Martel (who is currently on tour with Smirkus).
Thank you Smirkus!
Since it`s Friday (and we all know how loved Friday is as a day of the week), I felt the utmost responsibility to leave you for the weekend with something truly incredible. Something that the first time I saw, I could not believe.
Take a good look at the ladies above.
Beautiful, yes. Physical sculptures, no.
Japanese native Seiko Ohmori is a graphic artist. If you can believe it, these are all her personal illustrations! How she got them so life-like and realistic I have no idea, but it is safe to say that this woman is supremely talented! From the textures to the colors… she is spot on with her compositions and her single inspiration for depicting solely women in her art remains being a woman herself!
I especially love the flowers and adornments on the clothing, really reminds me of some of the Emilie Desmeules thread collages and Katrin leaf appliques!
Be sure to check out her website, there is much more inspiration to be found!
Have a beautiful weekend!
xox
I think I speak for all woman (and man) kind when I point out the extraordinary woman that Frida Khalo embodied. Her passion for art, love of animals, eye for beauty and color, as well as rebellious personality make her one of the most remembered and cherished artists of all time.
Why exactly? Because with every whim she followed her instincts and her heart. With every experience she grew stronger no matter how negative they may have been. Jotting entries down in her journal, creating oil paintings infused with wildlife and heartbreaking imagery – if there was one main theme behind her artwork it was authenticity and acceptance.
What I love the most about her (and draw the most inspiration from) is how she was never anyone other than herself. Through good and bad habits she had a “take all of me or nothing at all” approach to life. She was passionate. She never settled.
Katharina, one of the lovely creators of KL goodness (a specialist when it comes to sewing machine embroidery) reminds me so much of Frida. While she is very much her own person, there is a wild beauty within her that is so refreshing and strong, you can’t help but think of Frida’s spirit.
Frida’s portraits were another highlight of her perception of the world. She did not try to beautify herself on canvas (in fact I find her much more attractive in photographs), but instead looked reality right in the face (sans alteration) and made it astounding. As a woman, this takes some serious guts!!!
Frida is a big part of what the KL team accomplish every day. The boutique is full of trinkets and prints alike that mimic or fully resemble this icon.
Kat even has this stuffed doll on her bookshelf…
My personal fave?
The Classic Hardware Frida bracelet, available for $55 at the boutique (There are also Frida necklaces and earrings). When I wear mine not only do I get heaps of comments, but it reminds me to stay strong and stay true.
xox
I did this embroidery on a vintage $2 bill in my early twenties.
The Queen is very important in hat-wearing society. I learned how to make bibi hats from Pauline Duguay, and the studio has recently released a new batch of bibi creations. I personally love the turquoise butterfly terrarium and the leaf.
Kat
Donna truly is a jack of all trades! Shown here modeling her beautiful cami’s (which she sews, cuts, chooses the fabric for, delivers to stores and manages the inventory for – phew!), this lady truly is a powerhouse if I ever did see one!
Donna’s cami’s are essential to the KL boutique for both their beauty as well as their simplicity.
You see, most of the KL creations have multiple adornments, bold patterns and intriguing cuts when it comes to their style – to which the perfect classic or racerback cami comes in to save the day! Tank tops have become the wardrobe basic, making them perfect layering pieces and colorful pops to any outfit – simple or extravagant!
We have the cami’s in-store for the small price of $26 (made completely by Donna the one-woman-wonder, here in Montreal folks) in a rainbow of beautiful colors for you to match with your favorite dresses, pair of jeans or KL party skirt!
It’s summertime! Stock up on DB tanks!
xox
This is about Betsy. She said to me on the phone that she wanted a rainbow wedding dress. I was delighted. Just my kind of project. We talked and I got a sense of her personality and then I took the time to make my first three sketches.
Elements of all three dresses became her dress. We chose her favorite silhouette, neckline and mixed up the embellishments to create the boquet-butterfly-fiesta party dress. The butterflies that I used as sequins on her dress have also been used by Martha Stuart to make this fab rainbow butterfly cake.
Happiness can sometimes be hard to come by… life has a way of dragging us through the ringer at moments! The secret of the successful though, I have learned, is to consistently and always keep your eye on the prize! Always think big, never let your dreams outta sight, and keep working hard towards your end goal!
Here are a few of my favorite mantra’s that mentally free me during times of hardship and transform the ordinary days into extraordinary ones .
- Love yourself. By love yourself, I really mean WORSHIP yourself. I really don’t have any clue how anyone gets anything done in life while they consistently go on about insecurities and doubts. Stop working against your potential for greatness, allow yourself luxuries and all the love the world has to offer!
- Travel. Be it to the grocery store or China, sometimes a change of scenery is just what the doctor ordered.
- Surround yourself by amazing people. People you aspire to be, people who inspire you and who support everything you are in this world! Never imagine people being better than you – if you think of yourself as the best you will become it! Toxic people in your life need to be flushed, so stop hesitating and allowing them to poison your positivity!
- Spoil yourself. I know it’s cheesy because of all the cosmetics companies sport this as their advertising headers, but you know what – they’re on to something! Allow yourself the little extra’s and know your worth (now realistically multiply what you think it is by 1000 – that’s what your REAL worth is). Women are made to think of others first – realize that you cannot spoil others without spoiling yourself first!
- Set your feelings free. Be it anger, fear, happiness or excitement – let it go! Put emotions into actions and allow yourself to move on to bigger and better things via creativity and experiences! The moment you realize you are an entity who owns their emotions and not the other way around, is the moment you win.
- Listen to music. So many more times than not there is someone out there who has been in the same rough spot as you. Inspiration comes in so many forms, but music has the ability to feel like a good friend offering up the greatest advice. Soak up a soothing melody and let someone else’s experience get you through the toughest times .
- Take care of your body. Adorn it with lush fabrics, exotic colors and precious materials… be a goddess and feel like one! Feed your mind via books and philosophies, nourish your body with clean foods and rest your soul with peace and quiet. Rest and relaxation is the new luxury – true proof that some of the best things in life are free!
- Be creative. Paint, write, construct, solve… whatever side of the brain proves to be your strongest, use it to your advantage and indulge in the luxury of seeing something materialize from your own two hands. There is nothing more rewarding than being able to add your perspective of beauty to the universe.
- Do something that scares you. You have no idea how freeing it is to test yourself and succeed at conquering your fears. It is like a breath of fresh air! In my experience the things I am most scared of end up becoming the things I come to call my faves.
- Believe. Doesn’t have to be in God. Doesn’t have to be in fate or destiny. Believe in something you feel strongly for… be it your cat, car, neighbor or politics… being able to exercise your love for something and stand up for it without question adds to the intrigue of your personality and gives you a loyal edge.
Having said all of that… don’t you just love these gorgeous organza inspired prints?
xox
Now I am a very loyal gal when it comes to taking the metro here in the 514, but there are some cars that just grab a hold of my soul and don’t ever let go! Besides having a mega soft spot for vintage rides, when they are adorned or personalized I don’t stand a chance!
I know that when the day finally comes my car will be some outlandish showstopper – and not because of the brand. It will be an eccentric color and for sure have bold designs (if not totally psychedelic) ruling it’s entire frame . I gotta have some way of finding it in a large filled-out parking lot right?!?
Volkswagen hippie buses have a big section of my heart dedicated to them. Not only do I love and admire how people make these their homes/hangouts (I remember seeing them everywhere in Hawaii), but they are always adorned so creatively and positively. Living in a Volkswagen bus must be like finding God in some strange way… how could you ever hold anything other than hope with all those peace signs protecting you?
Aight folks, I must say… this one tops my list!!! A stiletto AND a car in one?!? Whoever made this definitely (subconsciously) had me (and entire womankind) in mind! If I could, I would be cruisin’ around the Montreal streets in this sweet thing… in my stilettos of course (and now that I mention it, how amazing would a Katharina dress look getting out of this shoe car?)
Even though this last one may be a toy car, I love the idea of covering (everything) in sequins. Bring the disco wherever you choose to go… and why couldn’t you get a custom paint job with lookalike sequins on it? All I’m sayin’ ladies and gents, is that we spend most of our lives
a) At work
b) At home
c) In the car, metro or walking
So make sure you adorn accordingly
Happy Friday!
xox
The romance and poetry of roses is deep in our culture and our consciousness. It seems, dreams lay deep in the center of each one, under the folds of petals. Roses are like this incredible heady, intoxicating, offering and at the same time they seem, as if, they hold a mystery. Nature overwhelms when it comes to roses. Sent and colour overdose.
With roses, the artist plays on a palette of nature’s beauty.
After much searching, Katrin found real roses perfectly captured in resin.
These are possibly some of the most beautiful jewelery pieces I have yet to come across!!!
Designed in part by our very own Katrin Leblond and assembled exclusively by Sophie Lin Tran, these real roses have been coated with resin to immortalize their natural beauty!
Hung on sterling silver and 14K gold chains, embellished with real crystals and jewels… what’s not to love? These gorgeous statement pieces hit all the right feminine notes!
The weekend is almost here – hang in there and enjoy the beautiful day!
Don’t forget to spoil dad this Sunday for father’s day!
xox
Imagine the romance of dinner under a chandelier in a beautiful dinning hall or a secret garden. Imagine whispering with twinkling mischievousness to your companion. Imagine the music of tinkling fine china. This is the world I am transported to when I see the earrings and necklaces made by Shopie Lin Tran. A moment were the sweetest and most vulnerable parts of yourself are truly powerful.
Subtly express yourself. Combine sophistication, glamor and innocence. Sophie Lin Tran studies nursing here in Montreal. She dreams of offering palliative care or Pediatrics. She will nurse your Jewelery blues away (her creations above). Sophie Lin Tran is a lovely person and we think she is awesome both for her work and for who she is as a person. Sophie enlists her brother who she loves sooooo much to help her with sales on her jewelry line. Even when she is exhausted from her work study schedule she always has a smile. Sophie creates beautiful intricate, delicate, sweet accessories for the lucky few that snap them up before they are gone. Crystals, gold, sterling, quality materials are her inspirations…. She loves nature and colours and it shows in her work. We love Sophie!!!!!!!
When the magic of the garden wains and the city streets call out their own noisy poetry. When you want to imagine yourself wandering along a street filled with Paris shops or pedaling over cobblestone. Reach for a Melissa Bolduc creation available in all is subtle architectural fashion.
Melissa Bolduc’s (Melow) pieces are now in our shop. This wrap top (above) is available in teal and lilac and black! The jacket below is in linen and is available in aubergine, black and plum for a great price at $135. I love the arcitechtural dimentions to Melissa’s designs. These jackets are so comfortable and easy care. The more you wash them the better they get. The linen “melts like butter” as Kat would say.
Come and check them out!!!
Have a beautiful Thursday!
Bisous!
xox
Father’s day is this Sunday!!! Are you ready for it?
The KL boutique has these beautiful hand made (completely recycled from head to toe) men’s ties that are made in part by the stores manager Erin ($25-$35 ea. or two for $50)! Tell her a bit about your dad and she will pull the perfect match for his personality
Also in shop that dads love (well, maybe more like everyone…) are our Eat Shop guides ($14.95)! A little pocket book that will help you maneuver around Montreal and experience some of the best shopping and dining the city has to offer… just make sure dad see’s it and you’re not always out “borrowing” it after…
Top it all off with a fabulous hand made card from the Jackie Basset collection ($2.50 – $5.50) and you have a great, original and fun poppa’s day gift!
Spoil dad, but especially with love and appreciation
xox
Good morning world! Today here in the 514 the rain rules… and all I can think of is staying inside all warm and cuddled! The store’s Maillagogo sweaters are great for this, coming in an assortment of colors (exclusive ones at that) hand-picked by Erin, the KL stores manager, and made with love and care by the Maillagogo team here in Montreal .
Pair your cozies with some of the amazing new Elisabeth Johnston jewelery (below) and warm up to a nice cup of tea! I love rain days… an excuse to stay in and take life a little slower .
Enjoy the rain day
xox
Claudette Vandal’s bracelets are now in store. Completely made by hand and beaded to perfection, this gorgeously pleated piece will get you many compliments. Match Claudette’s peices perfectly by pairing them with the beautiful Emilie Desmeules skirts in store.
I love how Emily Des Meules crazy applique of intertwined threads are visually paralleled in the wire knit work of Claudette’s bracelet. I also like how the two pieces similar colour palette plays of each other. Comdining the two makes a sophisticated and artful fashion statement. Claudette knits the metal strands by hand one stitch at a time on knitting needles. Similarly, all of Emily’s fashion works of art are appliqued with love by hand, giving each one it’s own flavor. Last year Emily won one of Quebec’s prestigious emerging artist awards for textile art. She deserves it!
On a different note: We have the work of Amy Belanger in the store.
Amy Belanger’s Chipped China necklaces.
Made from recycled tea cups, saucers and plates, each pendant piece is filed smooth on all sides and hung on sterling silver chains. Amy also creates custom necklaces with your treasured heirloom china that has been passed down for generations. If you accidentally break your family’s treasured piece you can still share the memories the heirloom holds by giving each member a token pendant to wear of great great grandmother’s favourite plate.
It’s Thursday – make it a beautiful one!
xox
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