{ Foxing Around }

Between being a mom and a wife, I found a bit of time to create some new artwork! And I hope to find a bit more time to continue what I love doing.  This is an illustration that I completed first digitally but then wanted to try a bit of watercolour and gouache.  I am very happy with the results and hope to do more like this soon.  If you love this little fox it is now available in my Etsy shop!

{ Someone is turning 2 }

After a bit of a hiatus (mainly taking care of my energetic toddler) I am getting back into the groove of things for the new year and hopefully I will have a bit more time to contribute to my sometimes neglected blog.  With that said, its our toddlers second birthday very soon, and I wanted to create some special invitations for the day.  I repurposed an old illustration that I really loved but didn't like how it turned out.  I am much happier with the redesign!

{ Heather + Iain }

As promised here are photos of Heather + Iain's whimsical invitation suite.  So much fun!

{ Whimsical wedding invites }

A while back, a very lovely and wonderful couple commissioned me to create their wedding invitations.  An invitation often sets the scene and feeling of a wedding and this Toronto couple wanted their suite to be hand painted and hand lettered, capturing their love, the love for their beloved dog and the city they call home! Their suite included a double sided invitation, a mad lib RSVP and a Poster inspired guest book.

I haven't had a chance to take styled photos yet (its on my list of things to do) but I couldn't wait to share this suite with you.

{ Make Believe }

My 18 month old went from being a baby to being a toddler right before my eyes, she went from putting toys in her mouth to quietly playing.  So I think that its time to start buying her some Make believe toys (I think I am more excited about this then she is) and the first toys that come to mind are these super cute wooden toys.  Many different companies make them, but one of my favourites is Hape, a Germany based company.

Hape has an extensive collection of play food and sweet kitchens for little ones to play with.  Hape uses natural materials, water based paints and are created following strict safety standards. So not only are they incredibly cute but safe too! Such a great toy.