lemonade ponders

New Christmas Card

2011-11-28T13:48:00.006-08:00

New Christmas Card! It's just been posted up on Etsy for you all! I'm all about the non-traditional and cheery Christmas cards. I will add up my other xmas cards up on my etsy shop this week! :)

Click HERE to see the Etsy listing of this wee little card!

New Cards!

2011-08-30T13:26:00.003-07:00

Here's a few of my new card illustrations that I've been working on. Can't wait to get them back from the printers!

trips this year... San Fran

2010-11-17T11:00:00.006-08:00

I am so behind on posting. And I apologize profusely. I've had a lot of changes in my life this year. All good, all super awesome and super positive. Thought I'd post some lovely pics of places I've been to this year. Starting with San Fransisco! Admittedly, this was my first time to San Fran. I met up with my sisters (we don't live close and we meet up in a new city every couple of years, it's pretty rad). I LOVE the architecture (who doesn't??!), the location the city is situated, and the lovely peeps who live there. I'm not alone with my love of this city. So many people dream of visiting and those dreamers are usually pretty damn satisfied when they leave...

vancouver IS pretty...

2010-04-07T09:41:00.008-07:00

February, March and April are great times to go adventure in our lovely parks on the North shore and around Vancouver. I'm a little bit of a nature nerd and have a need to be outside as often as possible. About three weeks a go the man had to work the weekend, so I picked up a coffee and some snacks and ran around (run = walk) Lynn Canyon for a good 3 hours. It's just nice to be able to be surrounded by nature and forest even though you're in the city. It takes you out of the noise, the confusion (confusion that at most times, I do like) and forces you to stop, breath and relax. And I like that.

Two weeks ago, we went to Deep Cove and did the Quarry Rock hike. We made a quick stop at Honey Doughnuts, picked up and Americano (delicious) and a doughnut (of course). It was a quicker hike than I hoped, but the view is stunning and the huge rock at the top has a beautiful view of the cove. It is a stunning location for a picnic (or doughnut treats) and basking in the sun, when it does come out! It's uphill most of the hike, but it's short (30 min - 1 hr) and very beautiful.

I'll try to do more urban stuff soon, I tend to forget to take pics when I'm doing fun stuff around town, probably because I end up looking like a tourist! I promise, we do fun stuff in the city too.

illustrations

2010-01-18T22:33:00.001-08:00

Just posting some fresh illustrations. Working on a new series and goodies. enjoy. :)

winter time

2010-01-07T10:01:00.005-08:00

Well, we went back to the homeland for Christmas. It was cold. It was full of food. It was full of too much wine and beers. It was long and it was noisy. But after a few days getting used of everything and everyone, it was really great. Did some skating, ate some delicious fondue, went to the country and went sledding with the nephews. And took a dip in my sisters outside hot-tub in -25ish temp. The stars were clear and pretty. We came home thankful to be in Vancouver with +5˚C after waking up to -25˚C in Edmonton. Being Vancouverites, we forgot to bring shades to the sunny prairies. You don't exactly use sunglasses in Vancouver in the winter. So we ended up having to buy some shades while we were out there. Unfortunately, we bought matching shades, so we ended up looking a little douche like. (hence the douche-y photo) Not on purpose may I add. Oh well, they saved my eyeballs from the glaring sun and the crazy bright white snow. That snow is damn bright people. I have to say, I did enjoy getting all frozen up for the 2 weeks, I feel like I'm not Canadian if I can't hack the cold in the winter!! I'm sane, I promise, that's just the farm girl talking... The city girl is back and I'm back into my cute wellies and skinny pants with only one layer and one pair of socks. Ahhhhh, muggy gray skies for 4 more months... ^_____^

Etsy Salker!

2009-12-01T11:59:00.007-08:00

We've been stalked by the Etsy Salker!! They liked our Deer-mas Christmas Card!! YAY!

Check it out here: http://etsystalker.com/?p=5254

Lemonade at MAKE IT + UNDER the BIG TOP ETSY SALE

2009-11-17T21:59:00.006-08:00

Hi! It's time for the Christmas Shows ramp up. I'm doing two shows this weekend! Oye! One is Make It at the Croatian Cult. Centre off Commercial Drive. ( Click here for the Make It website! )

Show Info: MAKE IT:

• Friday, November 20: 4pm to 9pm

• Saturday, November 21: 11am to 6pm

• Sunday, November 22: 11am to 5pm

• The Croatian Cultural Centre, 3250 Commercial Drive, Vancouver BC

Second Show is an Etsy sale at the Cambrian Welsh Hall (Main St.)

UNDER THE BIG TOP ETSY SALE

• Saturday, Nov 21: 12:00pm—5:00pm,

• Cambrian Welsh Hall, 215 E 17th Ave, Main St, Vancouver, BC (right behind the toy shop)

Click here for the Etsy Sale Facebook Page!

Anyhoo, we'll have a lot of of Plushies, some new Christmas Tree ornaments, Christmas cards and wallets and goodies. Hope to see you around, these are great places to get your holiday shopping started and you won't have to go into a crazy mall!!

We're excited, see u there!

New Monster Plushie!

2009-10-22T11:03:00.006-07:00

Meet little Maximilian, the good little monster who scares off all the bad monsters! He's cute, he's round, his limbs are fuzzy and he shows off his kind little heart. His ears look like horns and the horns look like antennae, how weird and cute is that?! We'll be bringing the new little guy out to Portobello West Market Vancouver this weekend!! Come meet him and get some halloween candy. I'll be dressed up as a giant Lemonade plushie, which was my Halloween costume last Halloween (I'm soo excited I get an excuse to wear it again!!!)

Click HERE for the Portobello West Market link!

see u around!!

Him Creations from the OOAK show

2009-10-18T19:41:00.007-07:00

So I've been eyeing up the adorable needle felted creatures from Him creations for a loong time. I've seen her goodies at Portobello West often, but didn't have the chance to get any goodies. Shima Itabashi hand felts each and every one of these cute little guys. They are meticulously made and are extremely cute and beautiful. I picked up the wee "Chimatto" dude for myself who will probably have a home on our Christmas tree this year. The adorable elephant is for my 4 yr old niece who just had her birthday! (i'm safe she's not into reading blogs much...) Check out Shima's website and her etsy site for more sweetness:
www.himcreations.com/
www.himcreations.etsy.com

Hooded Blanket by Lemonade

2009-10-06T09:25:00.006-07:00

My girlfriend requested that I make a wee hooded blanket for her wee little niece. So I got excited and I made this little number. Contemplating putting these into the Lemonade line. I wanted to make myself an adult sized one. So soft and soo cute. I was super happy how it turned out. Any requests for baby hooded blankets send me a shout! sweet (at) thelemonadetree.com
OR buy at our Etsy shop: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=32263264

Phaulet Jewelry

2009-09-29T10:55:00.006-07:00

Finally traded with the lovely Paula of Phaulet at the last Portobello West Market. She makes really pretty and unique jewelry. She works in resin, sterling silver with vintage images. I picked up this lovely set of earrings and adorable bunny/squirrel necklace. All of her work is double sided and she picks the greatest vintage-retro images. As she says herself, Phaulet is: "....Inspired by unusuals stories, vintage illustrations and bizarre dreams".

Check out her etsy page!

www.Phaulet.etsy.com

wallets!

2009-06-23T17:12:00.005-07:00

posted a few new wallets on my website and on etsy today! ccheck it out! (*__*)

www.thelemonadetree.com
www.lemonadetree.etsy.com

summer illustrations

2009-06-11T13:54:00.007-07:00

Just posting some of my new little illustrations. Meet Gerineldo Racoon and Señor Aureliano Monkeyface. (haha, can you tell what book I just read?) I'm thinking using these for New Baby type cards... what do you think?

Monkey-Robots and friends go exploring...

2009-05-25T13:18:00.003-07:00

Been taking the plushies on walks. Here's some cute pics of the lil ladies n' gents. Plush toys for all!! xoxo-lemonade
http://www.thelemonadetree.com

Spring Time Lambs

2009-05-22T09:11:00.007-07:00

Just had to post this little guy on his trip to the beach. He likes to get his sun on while he can. The weather has been getting nice here on the west coast, it's time for some lemonade!! Check out more cute plush toys on my Lemonade website: thelemonadetree.com
Happy Friday!!

morning walks

2009-05-14T11:35:00.004-07:00

This morning I ran out of milk. Which is a morning catastrophe for me. I need milk for the coffee and breakie. Or else I can't start the day and get to work. So instead of hopping on my bike and making it a quick errand, I went for a walk and brought the camera. Vancouver has so many beautiful things growing this time of year and I always mean to take photos, but always put it off. So, I took a couple extra minutes and enjoyed the walk. Anyhoo, hope you're all enjoying spring where ever you are. Hope the buds around you are making you smile. (^___^)

handmade (^____^)

2009-05-14T10:08:00.004-07:00

This week I got the best surprise in the mail. My lovely auntie sent one of her beautiful quilts in the mail as a wedding present. I've always drooled over her beautiful handmade quilts, but honestly never thought I would ever own one. My grandma (my mum and aunt's mother) used to make quilts for her grandkids' wedding before she passed. So I just never expected to get a handmade quilt in my lifetime. We used to spend quite a bit of time at my auntie's farm when I was little and growing up, and I adore her. So, to receive this beautiful quilt from her got me a little teary eyed when I opened the package. It even smelt like her house!! Things are so precious when you least expect them. (^___^) Now at night when I'm worrying about life's stupid problems, I get a cup of tea, a book and curl up in this quilt full of love.

tying knots

2009-05-02T16:36:00.007-07:00

So the boy and I got hitched. Yeah, it took us 10 yrs, but we finally got old enough that just dating wasn't as cute anymore!! :) haha. We eloped with our parents to Salt Spring Island (one of the larger Gulf Islands between Vancouver and Vancouver Island) and had an intimate and romantic little ceremony. It was pretty damn near perfect and to all yous who can't do a big party or aren't really into the whole wedding thing, this I recommend! We hired a justice of the peace, a photographer, picked up some daffodils from a roadside farm and made it happen. My adorable dress is from an etsy shop (www.amandaarcher.etsy.com), I added a raw silk belt to it and Josh picked up his outfit the week before and we spent 5 days on the island. It wasn't long enough, but it was perfect and awesome. Checked out the Salt Spring Island Cheese (www.saltspringcheese.com), went to some wineries (www.garryoakswine.com, www.saltspringvineyards.com), visited the Saturday Market, and watched the sun set over ocean. Sigh, fuzzy, happy hearts over here. :)

(photos by billie woods: www.billiewoods.com)

shopping...

2009-04-27T09:47:00.010-07:00

So I meant to post this a long time ago, but got a little distracted. Here's my lamp post!! (ha-ha) I was super excited when I finally found some lampshades to go with my favorite lamps. They're mustard yellow and velour lampshades. Delish. Yes, they're from ikea, but sometimes, ikea is fabulous. (okay, i sometimes, i really love ikea products). I aquired these amazing lamps from a co-worker years ago but never got proper shades for them! Now they're all grown up. And I had to get those cute lil cushions to sit on my couch. And the cute lil squirrel salt and pepper shakers? (hiding at the base of the lamp) A pressie from the boy last christmas. smiles (someone is super awesome)

Portobello Market

2009-04-27T09:37:00.003-07:00

Heeey All!! I just had to be a nerd and report I saw Tegan and or Sara shoping at Portobello West Market yesterday. The shoppers were slow (but it's that time o' year, and this recession is a beeech), but I kinda peeed my pants when I saw her with I think was her mumma. Yay! Unfortunately, my stuff wasn't cool enough for her to check out. I guess you can't wear plushies on stage very well. (but you could try, my mouse has velcro you know....)

xo-c

Happy Valentines!

2009-02-13T12:16:00.004-08:00

Well, here's some sweet lil' Valentines plushies! Bernardo and Gracie Mouse. They've got big argyle hearts full of love. Also full of love and smiles is Oliver and Molly Whales. (Oliver shown) Happy weekend everyone!

If you're in Vancouver, you can find these sweeties at Shop Cocoon ( 3345 Cambie Street, Vancouver, 778.232.8532) and Pollination (1378 West Georgia Street, 877.684.1500)

xoxo-lemonade

January walks

2009-01-22T09:53:00.005-08:00

Vancouver may be gray and rainy this time of year, but there is something soo charming about it. This past weekend, I took a walk in the fog at the park (Stanely) and it felt super cool. Like a pegasus was going to fly out of the forest. For reals. It was quite magical. More people should try to enjoy these foggy days. Growing up in -30ºC and snow I guess makes me really appreciate +1ºC and fog. I wish I had time for 3-4 hour walks everyday. Things would be so much sweeter. Maybe once a week. I could handle that. Here's to 2009 and more walks. I think I need a dog. I guess I could walk my boyfriend. Wait, that sounds rude. What I mean is, he really likes walks... and fetching sticks. [^___^]

Shop Cocoon!

2008-11-03T20:34:00.004-08:00

Hello lovlies!! Just wanted to give an update on Lemonade's new adventure. We've joined the sweet little collective shop of Shop Cocoon. It's a collective shop of local Vancouver designers where we get to help out man the store and get full profits. It's an adorable collection of amazing jewelry, apparel, handbags, shoes, greeting cards and Lemonade plushies (we're the first plush goodies in the store). So if you're local or visiting Vancouver, come down and check it out. The fun part for the customers is that you get to deal with the designers and request special items and work with any of the specific designers for something special. It's quite fun really. Here are some pics of the Lemonade goodies hanging out in the store (and some special purses that are available in the shop).

Anyhoo, here is the info you need to find it!

SHOP COCOON
3345 Cambie Street Vancouver, BC ph • 778.232.8532
Shop Cocoon's Website: www.shopcocoon.com
Click here for a wee map!

Purses are Delicious

2008-09-21T13:31:00.007-07:00

whoop! I kinda love fall. It gets me excited about fall fashion. new colours, the reintroduction to cords and tweeds and all those delicious things. I'll post some more fall goods later, but for now here's some cute end of summer goodies I sent out to Nokomis last month. Some delicious little Molly purses for ya! (^____^)

Website!

2008-07-02T00:16:00.004-07:00

That's right, our website is LIVE! Holy smokes, I was pretty damn happy when that happened. So now, I have a solid and fantastical online store!! Now I'm working on stuffing it full of fabulous products!! I was pretty excited to post a plushie today, a Monkey-Robot Plushie at that!! He's cute and fun, what can I say. And he likes to do curious little things like eat peas from the garden and have late night Star Wars marathons. He's a funny lil' one.

Anyways, tell your friends (and foes!!!) that Lemonade is finally online and ready to ship you some new friends! I'll be updating the website constantly with new purses and plushies and everything fun.

Happy July kiddos!! Here's my webbie site: thelemonadetree.com

Molly Hearts Spring Purse!!

2008-06-10T09:37:00.004-07:00

I know, that's a long name for a bag. But I like it. And Molly does *heart* spring. Molly was actually my grandma's name. Well she was actually a Mary, but she hated it and preferred to be called Molly. Which I think is an adorable name and she was an amazing crafter. She could knit up a buffalo wool sweater in a blink. Anyhooo, these are my spring/summer purses (late post, I KNOW!) and I think they're darling. The insides are lined with reclaimed sheets and pillow cases. Charming, no?

summertime plushie makin'

2008-06-01T14:58:00.011-07:00

Just thought I'd post some sweet lil plushies. For some reason, I like how the little lambs look before I add their stuffing. I think they look rather cute flat! ....Things are picking up for Lemonade as the summer comes and we're getting busy, busy! Whoot, whoot! Come visit us at Fab Fair (Heritage Hall, Main St, Vancouver on May 7th and 8th).
And I'm at Portobello West all year long! (last Sunday of every month 12-6 @ the Rocky Mountaineer Station: http://vancouver.portobellowest.com/ )

seattle trips

2008-04-05T15:09:00.006-07:00

A few weeks ago we made a trip to Seattle for a few days and well, I've been a little tardy posting pics. I bought the boy tickets to see the Sonics and the Phoenix Suns play (basketball--for those who are going: "Who the hell are they?!") for Christmas, so that was the main reason for the trip. We hopped on a bus (25 bux each, sooo cheap!) had a nap and we were there. It was quite fabulous really. Anyhoo, just a few pics around town. The best pastry in the world from Piroshky Piroshky down at Pike place. Last time I was in Seattle with the sisters, I regretted not going there and the Ukrainian blood in the boy made us stop and we had a rhubarb piroshky which honestly, was like manna from heaven. SOOOoo good. Reminiscent of Grandma's rhubarb turnovers. The last few are some goodies I picked up at Nancy of the Schmancy-Fancy-Nancy stores (www.fancyschmancypants.com). Some adorable cards (www.apakstudio.com), some Ukrainian doll stamps from The Small Object, a pack of pretty little papes and a needle case also from The Small Object (www.thesmallobject.com). Heart her stuff. (^___^)

We also checked out some awesome art galleries. At BLVD, I liked Parskid's little creatures and I recommend looking at both artist's work with the 3D glasses!! (www.blvdart.com/index.php) Also checked out Robert Burden's crazy and awesome Toybox series at Roq La Rue Gallery. He has painted childhood action figures in a very large scale and it's worth checking out. It's crazy!! (www.roqlarue.com) My favorite one was the Birds of a Feather show at the Suite 100 Gallery and I luurved Timothy Karpinski. The last photo here is Mr. Karpinski's "Close Your Eyes and I am Quiet" piece. His work is all stitched together and painted on books! Eeeek! His details are quite impeccable The photos really do nothing for how awesome his work is... I have a crush on all of them. (suite100gallery.com/artist/timothykarpinski)

Anyways a short but awesome trip and I can't wait to go back...maybe next time I'll stop by the awesome fabric store Stitches and actually bring some fabric home. They carry Kokka fabrics. Fabrics to dream about baby....

hobo bags

2008-03-21T18:21:00.006-07:00

This is my new favorite combo of fabrics. This here bag is my spring Lemonade Hobo Bag, she's quite delicious. It has a mocha denim outer-fabric and a combo of two different cotton polka dot fabrics. The grey dots on the cream are actually a metallic silver, which adds a sweet little sparklie touch. Sigh, I love lovely fabrics. Anyhoo, just thought I'd throw some sewing in, I promise to put more craftiness on here in the future. Happy Easter Egg weekend!! (it's all about the chocolates right??!) Cheeerio!!!

(pssst: If you're in Vancouver, I'll be selling these puppies at the Portobello West market!! ... http://vancouver.portobellowest.com )

good days and birthday things

2008-03-21T17:35:00.007-07:00

Well, I had a birthday last friday. And it was a fabulous day. I went down to the quay market, and got myself some tulips and a london fog (tea) to start my day. I was actually very excited about being just shy of 30. The boy got me more flowers and some awesome tiny birthday cakes. AAAand, I also got a new bicycle for my present! How delicious is that?! (bestest boyfriend ever?!!) Last saturday, we finally found some we liked! Wahooo, I have a new bike! (him too, yay!) Now I'm excited to personalize it and make it super cute. (I have great plans you know) I've forgotten how much fun bicycle adventures are. Just in time for spring! Eeeek!!

thrifting

2008-03-07T09:23:00.005-08:00

My aunties were in town and I met them for lunch yesterday, which was really awesome as they are adorable and lovely. But it made me sad and lonely for my family. So what else to do but some lovely thrifting/shopping therapy. I didn't come up with anything fun... but last week I did find some super scores. This is my favorite piece... a ruffle underskirt. sigh, soooo precious! It's made all my skirts so much cuter. Just in time for spring! (and it was 4 bux to boot which = mucho happiness)

brunch, saturdays and walks

2008-03-05T15:15:00.003-08:00

Last Saturday we went for a walk down to west 4th for brunch at the ever so fun and delish Sophies. Ate happiness in the form of eggs and salsa goodness. Ahhh, and the weather was soooo lovely, I was with my boy and everything was sunny and well... awesome. We did a little walking all overs...here's a few pics of the lovely day. oooh, and the buds are all out on the trees *smiles*. Happy March!

spring time

2008-02-28T17:49:00.000-08:00

sIGh, today was lovely and sunny, a treat for us west coasters. It makes working ever so hard. I just want to go pick crocuses and draw doodles while on the pier, with a large london fog in hand... With that said, I have some new cute things for spring for all you Lemonade lovers out there! Plushie spring lambs and pretty bags. I'm excited for them all. Wahooo! And the website is sooooo close to being finished! Can't wait for that. It's beeean foreever. Wishing you all sunshine and lilies.