Pillow Talk

When I first started my shop, it had a very different feel to it.  I mostly sold eReader covers and pillows.  I even threw the odd piece of jewellery in there. My shop continually changed for months until I found out more and more about owning your own business.  Things still change, and I am constantly influenced by so much around me.  I spend hours learning as much as I can, whether it be from other blogs or fellow Etsy shops.  I started my Etsy shop with the intention of filling my spare time making things that people will want.  It probably started with the first thing that I sold -- I knew at that moment I wanted to do this.  The world of handmade has officially consumed me.  I think it and breathe it, always looking for new fabric and new ideas.  It challenges me, sometimes disappoints me but I've never been so sure of something.  It makes me crave the simple life, a life of taking time to myself.  To do things when and how I want to do them.

In the spirit of always learning something, that is exactly what I did when it came to pillows.  I did some research and thought that I would offer people the inserts along with the case, because only some -- if any, actually did offer the inserts.  I quickly figured out why no one did that..duh.  It cost me a FORTUNE to package and ship them.  Of course my first order was to Australia, silly me.

I've always loved the concept of a decorative pillow.  It either finishes off a room just right, bringing all your colours in together OR it adds something to a room without having to change anything.  It's easier then having to paint all the walls, and cheaper then buying an expensive new bed spread.  It gives you the ability to add colour without hanging pictures. It's a great option if you are renting and can't put holes in the walls to hang things, or if you're stuck in a dorm room with ugly grey cylinder block walls.

 

I love the last one.  It would have to be my favourite.  If I didn't live with a man, this would probably be on my bed.  Each pillows brings a different feel to the room.

I'm working on some exciting things! Stay tuned.


 

Monday Notfunday

HI! It's been awhile -- sorry about that.  I've been so busy and sick...it's ridiculous! It's Monday morning and I think by now, you all know how I feel about Monday mornings.  The second the alarm went off, I decided I would be taking a nap when I got off work today. It was pitch black (thanks time change..) and I blinded myself when I stabbed my eyeball with the mascara wand.  Next thing you know, I have black running down my face, I'm blind in one eye and I'm attempting to find the dress pants I neglected to wash this weekend.  Can we just fast forward to Tuesday morning? It always seems to go a little smoother.

 

 

We celebrated some birthdays on Saturday.  My body doesn't seem to recover quite as fast anymore.  This probably explains my morning and definately explains why I didn't do laundry yesterday.

 

Sometimes, you just have to let loose and skip laundry day.

 

 

So since Sunday was a major lazy day, I spent some quality time with my sewing machine.  I wanted to show you what I've been up to lately. I've been obsessed with bright colours.  Maybe it's the upcoming warmer weather.

 

 

They are all up for sale on my Etsy shop!  I don't know about you, but I LOVE the blue grey chevron makeup bag.  I might have to make one of those for myself.

 

Thanks for the continued views.  I'll be sure not to wait so long to write again!

 

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The Perfect Maxi Dress

I'm still on holidays and I never want to go back.  I came  up to my sewing room to put some labels on some things that I've made and long story short...I think I fell in love with this piece I've created.  I couldn't even wait until I shot it, I am dying to share it!!

 

 

Last summer, I think I look endlessly for a maxi dress.  I wanted a simple, black, cotton maxi dress.  I couldn't find one anywhere!  To this day, I still don't have one.  I came across this fabric a few months ago and I fell in love with its light airy pattern. It has so many colours yet isn't overpowering or hard on the eyes.  When I saw this fabric, I knew exactly what it had to become.

 

So here it is, the perfect maxi dress.

 

 

I hope you like as much as I do!   The possibilites with this are endless.  Summer concert, a wedding or a day out with your best girls.  Throw a jean jacket overtop or edge it up with a sexy leather jacket!

 

 

XOXO

 

 

 

 

 



Change of Plans



This week was crazy.

 

 

I'd like to start by thanking everyone for all the lovely birthday wishes.  I'm officially 24 years old...and yes OLD.  I only say that because I feel old.  That's what I tell my Chiropractor at least.  I don't know what the hell I do in my sleep, but I somehow managed to get a nice little neck injury.  Maybe it happened during that nightmare where I was running away and battling blue alien zombie things.  Thanks for that Walking Dead.

 

 

So my last post was about how excited I was to be taking some time off and heading to Niagara Falls to gamble my life away. However... I'm currently sitting in my computer chair, at home.  On Friday my man wanted to take me for dinner.  As us Canadians are aware, we got hit HARD with a lot of snow on Friday.  We slid right through a red on the way to dinner and got into a car accident :(  So that axed our dinner plans, and our plans to go away this week.  We are both okay, but I wouldn't say the car is!  I decided to still take my holidays,  which I am enjoying just a little bit too much.  I could get used to this...

 

 

This means that I couldn't go get all that amazing fabric I was going on about.  So, I hit up the local fabric store and found a couple of things I liked..

 

But I wasn't satisfied.  So I visited the trusty Etsy shop of SewFineFabric and like always, found exactly what I was looking for.

 

 

 

 

I'm so excited to get started on some new things!  Hopefully my neck/head will heal up soon and I can really focus on getting stuff done.

 

Happy Valentine's Day! 

 

Here are some pics from my snowshoeing adventure.  Stay warm!!

 

 

 

XOXO



Spring Inspiration + Gambling Getaway

It looks like I'm going to have a snowy birthday.  Although I've been inspired by all the upcoming Spring fashions and trends, it looks like we are going to have to hang in there just a little bit longer here in Canada!  We can't get to far ahead of ourselves!

 

I'm terrible at blogging, I want to blog when I have something to talk about, I don't want to just come on here and talk about nothing.

 

I often talk about what inspires me.  I mean, this is HASinspiration.  It's got to come from somewhere.  I've decided I'm sick of Winter.  Normally I love it, but I like Winter when there is actually snow.  I'm ready for the early Spring mornings, the sun, and for the trees to get their leaves back.

 

All of these amazing Spring outfits I've come across have really got me in the mood for some warmer weather.  They've lit the fire under my butt and lets just say -- I'm working really hard on something special! These cute outfits have had major influence on the products I'm sewing and the fabrics I'm using.

 

 

Polka dots.  I've always like them, and especially in navy.  It's my go-to colour!  It's just..fun!

 

 

 

 

Bright colours.  I've always been a neutral girl.  The one who wears mostly greys, blacks and whites.  Lately though, I've strayed away from that.  All of these amazing colours, even combined just grab my attention!  I'm dying to pick out some great fabric.

 

 



 

Again..it's navy but in a long, flowy maxi type skirt. This look has been a major inspiration.  It's so easy and can be dressed up or down.

 

With that being said, I'm visiting the States in only a matter of days for some much needed R&R with my man.  That's right...3 days off work to eat, gamble ,shop and of course...induldge in a drink, or two ;)  The fact that I can drink for free while I'm pulling on that lever of a slot machine, may have had a deciding factor in our location for a little getaway.

Don't judge me.

 

I hope to come back with yards and yards of amazing fabric.  I've got a lot of great things on the way, you won't want to miss it!

 

 

 

More Photos

THANKS!

 

 

For all these views this past week.  I know someone out there is reading this!

 

 

It's Sunday. The second worst day of the week for me.  Just because it means tomorrow is Monday. The first worst day of the week.  Does anyone actually like Mondays?

 

 

My best friend was off sick for a couple of days this past week.  I was happy when she asked if I'd want to come over, and she would make me lunch.  She has 3 dogs, one of them being a Great Dane.  Due to a recent loss of my second best friend, Millie, I had pretty much sworn off ever really wanting to love another dog.  I only got a short 4 years with Mil.  One thing I am certain of, is that if I ever got a dog again, it would be SMALL.  I like small dogs, and they fit better on your lap.  Well, I quickly learned this week that it doesn't matter what size of dog it is, it will still try to sit on your lap.  I loved it, and it is seriously changing my opinion on owning a Great Dane one day.  He has such a physical presence and you can't help but watch it move around the house.  It's so big, that it's like another human.  Keep in mind, the dog I owned, was as big as this ones head. 

 

 

Isn't he just so handsome??

 

Anyways, I just wanted to share some more pics from last weeks freezing photo shoot. 

 

 

One of my favourite peices is this mint leaf wristlet.  It's a great pop of colour!

 

And this one, a leather look clutch.  This button just made it complete, and has lots of room to hold all those things you need for a night out in the city.

 

I'm slowly checking things off my list.  All my other inventory pictures can be found on my Etsy shop. 

 

 

XOXO

 

    

Update + Photoshoot

 

A HASinspiration update:

 

Slowly but surely things are getting up and running.  I wanted to provide you as customers, readers and friends with some numbers as my little business starts to grow.

 

Etsy: 10,488 views all time
Favourites: 383 including 59 shop favs and 324 listing favs
Blogger Views: 2,251 and growing

 

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Today was cold, to say the least.  If you were the lovely lady in these pictures you could argue that it wasn't cold, it was freezing.  Shortly after setting up, bums started to go numb and fingers started getting the early stage of frost bite.

 

 

What are best friends for?  I thanked her over and over and promised up and down that I would buy her anything she needed if she ends up sick.  Between dark clouds and thick squalls, we ended up with some great shots!

 

 

Thanks B!

 

 

 

 

 

Stay tuned for some more great shots coming up this week.  One of my resolutions for 2013 was to get my Etsy shop a little more organized and today I wanted to take full advantage of the natural light, even if it was freezing. 

 

 

 

 

 

I also had the chance to finish up a skirt that I had started and clearly gotten sidetracked.   This piece is great for the spring and into the summer.  It's soft and so easy to wear.