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All Ivko skirts prices range from $189 to $219

Biking to the top of Mt. Royal is my husbands’ favourite activity.  I like sitting in the sun at the top.

It’s almost surprising to see pictures of me NOT working.  I need to do more of that.

Love, Katrin

What can I say?  I want everything in my life to be beautiful.  These were ugly 80′s deck chairs that we re-vamped with a coat of spray paint and some custom made cushion covers.  Hail to the do-it-yourselfers.  Fix old stuff.  Beautify your world.

Gypsy skirt 100% American made cotton, $189

Hi.

fascinator $90 made by Katrin Leblond (me)

Say hello to purple and turquoise (and Teal for Fall).  It is time to start the transition to Fall.  Keep those jewel tones around but pack up the peach, mint and hot pink.

Take a look in your closet and see if you have anything that you didn’t wear at all this summer.  Make a bag for your friends to go through, or give it to the Renaissance.

Make space.

Create openings.

Feel free.

Fascinator $60

silk flower hair clip $24

boiled wool belt $78

Purple rainbow cardigan made of Italian mesh $108

Bead and Crystal necklaces by Wendy Thomas

Mohair shawl $49 each (2 for $75, 3 for $90)

Bibi/fascinator by Katrin Leblond $90

Pastel Martini Dress now on sale for $199

Crinkle scarf $59-79

Leaf pins $7 each

made of 100% silk

all stitching done in the Katrin Leblond studio

I love getting wedding pictures in the mail.  It is a gift to see where my dresses go and what occasions they are worn for.  This is the wedding picture of Jennifer and Andrea. (Thanks guys!). They were a delight to serve and play dress up with.  Obviously I only did the outfit on the right.

@ Jennifer and Andrea:  You both look so genuinely happy and radiant in this photo.  I wish you a lifetime of falling in love with each other anew every day.  xoxo

screen printed by Studio Big Dog

available at the boutique $60

Go see it!

Don’t miss it!

I was very inspired and have been back to see it again since the opening night.  It was so crazy that night, that invited guests had to line up for hours just to get into the Museum.

The first series of photos below were taken while Krin and I took were in the line up to get into the Museum.

Me wearing a turquoise silk bustier ($158-258) and Russian Bracelet ($12-16) and Silk chiffon scarf ($22-32).

My muse and circus super star Karin Maren Haglund wearing the Purple Bella dress ($278)

This Rosebud necklace is all gypsy and all modern ($248)

The slim fit crinoline in multi reds ($140) available in 12 different colors at Boutique Katrin Leblond 4647 blvd. St-Laurent

The Museum of Fine arts in Montreal decked out in JPG sailor stripes.

Just before we went in to see the show I bumped into Rosie Godbout.  Her atelier is upstairs from mine and she is an incredible textile artist who specializes in felting and makes the most amazing winter coats.

Here we are inside the show admiring and stealing pictures on the down low.

My fave dress above and Krin’s fave below.

the famous Can Can dress was on a catwalk of moving mannekins.  The installation of the show is superb and very fresh.

I leave you with this picture of the most incredible shoe collage:  heels inside wedge sandals!  WOW!

Made from a sheer Italian mesh, this little number can be super dressy and pairs perfectly to navy and indigo.  The print makes me think of painterly brushstrokes from an impressionist artist.  Cover yourself from the sun without overheating at a summer wedding.  Wear it with jeans.  New and delightful, this cardigan is a great travel companion.

It is time to start planning your veggie patch.  Have you bought your seeds yet? Please buy heritage NON GMO seeds from the last remaining independant seed distributers.  Here is a link to a local seed distributor from Lanaudiere:

http://www.ecoumene.com/

Beautiful amazing Anna.  You will be a momma soon.  You will be in love.  You will be afraid.  You will be powerful.  You will be you.  You are amazing Anna and you will be a great mom.

This is for you in anticipation of all the fun you will have rediscovering everyday things through the eyes of your child.

Your life is your most powerful art.  See you at the boutique.

erin

These are mock ups of our March first delivery group.  Lots of black and white accented with roses.   Pops of garden green and lime with fuschia and hot pink and peachy rose.  Playful pieces to prep you for a great summer ahead.

Your life is your most powerful art.  See you at the boutique.

erin

You get the WAWA Show.

We Are Women Artists – or WAWA for short – is the brainchild of indie-burlesque singer-songwriter Amanda Mabro, one of Montreal’s most talked about emerging artists.  She started this collective six years ago as a way of building community and support among women artists.   More than a “concert,” it’s a veritable festival of impassioned, courageous art.

This year’s interdisciplinary show includes performances from Amanda herself, as well as eight other songwriters, circus performers, musicians and visual artists.   Among those six is Katrin Leblond.

This is going to be a powerful evening.    The sheer talent alone is not to be missed. Amanda Mabro is acclaimed throughout the country, and has driven critics wild at the Montreal Jazz Festival and Osheaga.

The Good Lovelies are an adored Canadian roots-folk trio, winning a Juno last year.

Our very dear friend Krin Haglund will be hosting along with Andreane Leclerc, bringing acrobatic magic to the cabaret-like evening.

Mirjana Milovanovic will be lending her haunting vocals, fresh from her two-year gig with Cirque du Soleil in Vegas.

Andree Anne Handfield‘s photography will add a visual depth to the evening.

Katrin Leblond will provide the finest couture for the performers, dazzling our senses with colours, cuts, and luscious prints.

This is bound to be a memorable evening. The unique beauty of each of these artists is very powerful. As they join forces for one single night, the energy’s bound to be overwhelmingly great.

ONE NIGHT ONLY

February 28, 2011

8pm

@ Théatre Gésu centre de créativité

$25

Tickets available at Boutique Katrin Leblond! Or visit the WAWA website.

Express your beauty as you are.  Dance in your kitchen and sing to the stars.

Sarah Pearson

If you haven’t visited Kat’s sunny Mile End studio, now’s your chance.  It’s a powerful, magical place that faces west to the Mountain.  The sale begins just in time to catch the late-afternoon flood of sunlight.

Curious about the sales?

This awesome skirt is down to 49.50 from its original price of 175!

I own this skirt in brown and it is a priceless part of my collection. You have to feel the velour for yourself.

These amazing jackets are knocked down to 50% off.

These elegant, asymmetric jackets are perfect for spring (which, according to the groundhog, is just around the corner).

February 21, 22 and 23rd, 2011

1 pm-9:00pm

5333 Casgrain, suite 902

We can’t wait to see you!!  Get there early to snag the best deals!

Express your beauty as you are.  Dance in your kitchen and sing to the stars.
Sarah Pearson