Toronto Craft Alert

Do you have flair and enjoy the changing world of fashion? Whether you want to become a stylist, a buyer, a designer, or just want to understand more about the backbone of fashion, than this course is for you!

Taught by Canadian fashion icon and entrepreneur, Marlene Shiff, Fashion Merchandising and Styling at sew be it girl, students will walk away with the fundamental skills of fashion merchandising, from the visual rules of presentation to the math of merchandising. In the styling portion of the course, students will be learn how [...]

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It’s suddenly winter but these top picks will keep you warm.

Caitlyn says:

(image by DosFamily)

1. DosFamily

I’m in so love with the house tours they feature… I want to move in.

2. Modeerniteter

Adorable, adorable, adorable. Swedish style at it’s best.

3. Andrew Bannecker

I know, I know.

4. Hannah & Landon

They’ve been floating around on the internet for awhile, but this couple is pretty cute.

5. 1918 Vintage

Cute little vintage store. I [...]

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New Top Picks, and tonight is Nuit Blanche?  The weekend is looking so good.  Enjoy!

Amy says:

(image by We Make Words)

1. We Make Words

It’s what they do.

2. Maybe Forever

A collaborative show between Sean Morris and our Torontonian-for-a-short-while, Sarah McNeil.  We’ve linked to Sarah in Top Picks before, but the new collaborative work deserves its own mention.  Gorgeous, mysterious work.

3. Stil in [...]

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Sorry for the lateness, again!  This time we will blame it on the heat-wave currently taking over Toronto. It is impossible to sleep, eat, or remember to do important things.  Enjoy the newest top picks!!

Amy says:(image via Nurturing Walls)

1. Nurturing Walls

This book looks incredible—detailed pictures of animal illustrations made by women from the Meena tribe in north India.

2. Green Sleeves

I love this crafty-gardening project going on [...]

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I do reckon that it was LL Cool J who wisely stated, “‘I’m gonna knock you out (HUUUH!!!), Mama said knock you out (HUUUH!!!).” Well my dears, please do be prepared to be knocked out (metaphorically speaking… not physically, we’re nice people. My mom can back me up on that one).

With that said, we are very lucky to have another amazing guest blogger with us today. Sarah, of past Trunk Show fame and from the Everything blog has chosen some amazing picks. They will not disappoint! Enjoy!

Sarah says:

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It’s time for another edition of Intern Top Picks!  Enjoy!!

Amy says:

(photography by Lane Collins)

1. Lizzie Thomas

Amazing Leah sent me this site – genius papercuts and foresty scenes.

2. Ana Serrano

Those stacked buildings are the most perfect thing I’ve ever seen.

3. sensitive

Another tumblr-blog of wonderful pictures, as well as quotes and lyrics and the occasional song.

4. Crafting Iceland

I’m going to [...]

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