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My Honest Opinion!

I was recently contemplating a very big decision, not of life or death magnitude but still something pretty big. I thought over the pros and cons, asked myself if this was something I really needed (no), would it be something I would regret not purchasing (maybe), was this a useful purchase (no). Finally my husband… Continue reading My Honest Opinion!

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2025 in Review!

This is probably one of my favourite annual Blog posts to write because it's featuring some of our amazing and talented customers! We're an online only store that's open 24 hours a day so that means that you can shop from the comfort of your home in your PJ's, or while you're riding the subway… Continue reading 2025 in Review!

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Refreshed and Upgraded!

Hmmm, maybe I need to explain that title because it kind of sounds like I went and had some plastic surgery or something like that lol! I can assure you I haven't done that, not that I'm judging anyone that has or wants to.....to each their own! I am talking about, surprise surprise....a project I… Continue reading Refreshed and Upgraded!

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Happy Valentine’s Day!

Yay, it finally came....Valentine's Day!!! As I'm typing this, I'm laughing because I have made such a big build-up to this day like it's Christmas or my birthday, or some kind of huge celebration....and I'm also laughing because I'm thinking that you are all probably assuming that we had some huge extravagant day planned, you… Continue reading Happy Valentine’s Day!

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Short Interruption!

We interrupt your regular programming to bring you this special non-Valentine's project! Don't worry, I haven't suddenly turned anti-Valentines lol, I just whipped up this quick and practical project this week and I just had to share it immediately! I do have one more Valentine's project to share but since it features my 2 Valentine's,… Continue reading Short Interruption!

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Twistin’ Valentine’s Style!

Oh my goodness friends......I had so much fun doing this project, I'm almost giddy about i! It's not my first time making this, in fact, I think this is the 3rd time I've made one but it's definitely been awhile! But I'm so happy to report that it was just as fun this time, and… Continue reading Twistin’ Valentine’s Style!

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Feeling Festive!

Feeling festive??? Really Shawna...festive?!? It's January, so either I'm feeling the holiday spirit really early, a bit late orrrrrrr....it's a different kind of "festive"! Ah Valentines, one of my favourite times of the year! I love LOVE, which makes me a big sucker for all the mushy stuff surrounding the day! And believe me when… Continue reading Feeling Festive!

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Matchy-Matchy!

We all know how much I love making bags/purses, it's truly my passion! The amount of joy I feel when I finish a bag is incredible, there's nothing like the feeling of "wow, I just made that"....and of course, that's the best case scenario isn't it lol! But it's not until I finish a set… Continue reading Matchy-Matchy!

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Staying True to my Sewing Roots!

Before I start, let me say..... Happy New Year friends! We're almost 2 weeks into 2026 and I sincerely hope it's been great so far! We welcomed the new year in with friends at our house, which is our usual tradition, and it's always a good time! I will say that one of these years,… Continue reading Staying True to my Sewing Roots!

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A “Room” With a View!

Inspiration can strike at any time, in many different places! For me, this was what happened at a recent visit to the always inspiring Ikea! Of course you expect to be inspired at a place like Ikea, right, that's kind of the whole purpose of those little showrooms they put up on display, to give… Continue reading A “Room” With a View!