Monday, December 1, 2014

ORNAMENTAL

How can you resist - no tree is complete with out some of these adorable ornaments --  deck those boughs!

Lynn Wyminga Does is again -- What can't she do with felted wool?!



Christmas time travel option




I'll have a few ornaments as well as some specially designed cards! 





Wednesday, November 26, 2014

heart and HOME

After a brief "vacation" or shall I say - fried motherboard imposed technology break - the Artisan Social blog is back.  So in honour of the prodigal keyboard's return - this week's post features HOME.   Put the kettle on!


me first --- Neighbourhood paintings, cards and fridge magnets.
east lynn --- original painting 
Jennifer O'Keefe --- bowls just crying out for something shnice.



Debra Barnes -  original art cushions 


Mary Mondoux -- greeting cards -- but suitable for framing



Bring summer into winter - cushions from Nicola Tahair





Next POST--- CHRISTMAS!  Get the tree ready!

Wednesday, November 19, 2014

Before the snow falls!

Nothing like the first real snow fall to make you think of Christmas ... So as you are pondering, take a peek at two more great creators joining us on December 7!


onesies!
Peggy Corkum is back this year with her delightful kid oriented creations:  https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/clothespeg


who?  hoo!

crayons to go
   
New this year is Nicola Tahair.  Nicola creates custom silk screened pillows that make you think of Ontario vacations.
grab a book and get cozy

staycation/vacation
Read more about us on Lynn Wyminga's Artisan Profiles on her Blog at http://lynnslids.wordpress.com

Monday, November 10, 2014

comfort and cool hues

When I started to choose some pictures this week, I couldn't help but notice every one I grabbed was bluish.  


Diana Symonds cozy warm mitts - trust me - these are cozy!



who wouldn't love such a dapper bunny from Grey Sundae






















and I know I have featured Lynn's Lids already, but this is just so great!







Tuesday, November 4, 2014

ORGANIC INSPIRATIONS

Science and art in the creations of Peggy Muddles - find more at giroofasaurus-vexed.com


























 Irene McRae of i.m.wyred creates jewellery
with a balance of strength and beauty.






It's not fudge, it's soap!

































Nancy Bennett returns with her luscious soaps.  Stock up to get you through the winter.

Sunday, November 2, 2014

Celebrating Local Creativity!


It's the Artisan Social's third year!  We've got some new vendors this year as well as some returning favourites.

Take a look at some of the great work below - all local, all fabulous!






Jen O'Keefe's Lanterns 

Bright Bowls
The elegance and function of Whorl Pottery by Jenn O'Keefe.



















the bicycle tea cosy
More than hats from Lynn Wyminga of Lynn's Lids - (but she'll have her super cozy hats, too!)
so many ornaments!

city patterns
art in archtecture






























New this year - photography by Mary Mondoux - featuring cards and mounted images celebrating the art in our streets.

Friday, October 31, 2014

2014 ---- coming soon

we're back for another fun afternoon on Sunday, December 7!  celebrating the beginning of the festive season with art, craft  & conversation.  Follow our blog for updates of this year's participants and more!