Vintage Maps

I decided to take a very imprompu trip to an antiques store today, and came across these maps for a second time. This time I had to get them. The smaller maps have a lovely black/aqua/orange color palette and the large one was printed in 1936 and is in fabulous condition. Most of them are of Canada but I also bought one of New York with a great illustrated map (upper right on the last photo), but I have no clue when it was printed. I’m not... Read More

Laurence Philomene

Awesome photography from the young Laurence Philomene from Montreal, recently featured in Parasol Craft, Issue 1.  Read More

Canada Type

I am an ongoing supporter of independent type foundries. There is just something wonderful about purchasing from and browsing the font creators’ website. Canada Type is an independent digital type foundry located in … you guessed it, Toronto, CANADA. They have a nice library of fonts available for purchase and also provide custom services if you are looking for something extra special. The fonts are affordable, of exceptional quality... Read More

Off to Ontario!

Well it’s Canada or bust folks! The family and I are headed off to Kingston, Ontario for a final camping trip of the summer. This will be my first time in our neighboring country and I hear it’s beautiful and can’t wait to get there. It’s supposed to take between 6-7 hours from southeast Pennsylvania and have lots of magazines and snacks for the car ride, too bad I don’t have an iPhone because then I could post some photos... Read More

Workroom

workroom space I wish there were one of these in my neighborhood. The workroom is a sew & craft by the hour space. They will supply everything you need to complete projects as well! I need one of these places! I’ve been dying to do my own sewing projects and my mom is a genius at crafting and sewing but I want to do it on my own! Maybe I’ll just have to give in and ask since I need a duvet cover, and need it quick. the workroom crafts The... Read More