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Theodora inspired by 1930s mannequin

23 Wednesday Oct 2019

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There has been no living with Theodora since she heard about a mannequin who was so famous in the 1930s that she made the cover of Life magazine.

Great. Now my model has a role model.

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Cynthia, the star mannequin of the 1930s

Theodora got particularly excited when she learned that Cynthia, as this single-named celeb was known, was invited to the wedding of Wallis Simpson and Edward VIII, the Duke and Duchess of Windsor.

Now she has an eye (so to speak) on all the upcoming royal nuptials. And no one likes dressing for a posh wedding more than Theodora.

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Inspired by Cynthia, her demands don’t end there. She wants to be featured more on the blog and in Instagram as part of her own “personal branding” campaign.

She wants to do more selfies with the clients, which is tricky since she lacks arms.

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I fear that I may have created a monster. Good thing I’m too much of an introvert to act as her publicist.

But it does make me wonder what made Cynthia’s minders take a publicity stunt to such great lengths? Her inventor was trying to sell customers on these new oh-so-realistic mannequins and so he gave her a fake real life. She had a newspaper column and a radio show (despite her chronic laryngitis she was said to have been a good listener). And Saks even gave her a credit card!

What were they all thinking?

Maybe Cynthia was a nagger? Theodora certainly is. Which is why you will find her at my Oct. 25 and 26 trunk show at the Granville Island Hotel, angling for attention. She makes a good case that without her modelling, it’s hard to see how you can extend your own necklace wardrobe by layering single strands into scene-stealing statement necklaces. But I warned her that if she nags anyone to do selfies with her, she’s going home.

Really, I’m not sure how much I should indulge Theodora on this?

Then again, if Theodora is willing to take over my often-neglected social media, maybe I should just let her have the Instagram account?

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Shop closed until October 2, 2019

30 Friday Aug 2019

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I’m on vacation until Oct 2, and I’m sorry to report that my project of training Theodora to fill orders has been a fiasco. She’s a lovely model, but a lousy assistant.

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So no website orders will be filled until I return. But if you’re in Vancouver you may want to wait a few weeks, until my big fall show, which is loaded with one-of-a-kind pieces.

 

FALL TRUNK SHOW OCT. 25 & 26

My biggest trunk show of the year is happening this year on Granville Island

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Friday Oct. 25 — 11 a.m. to 7 p.m

Saturday, Oct. 26 — 10 a.m to 5 p.m.

My pop-up coincides with the Vancouver Writers Festival and I think we book-lovers should stick together. So I’m offering anyone who brings a ticket from an event 10 per cent off the items they buy at my show.

As always, Theodora will be present, and yes, she does pose for selfies. Just don’t let her try and charge you.

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Come to my show; explore Main

19 Monday Nov 2018

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Part of the fun for me in doing a trunk show on Main Street is that it gives me a good excuse to visit shops and restaurants outside of my neighbourhood. And if you’re visiting my pop-up shop this week, I recommend you visit them too.

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I open at 11 a.m. on Thursday and Friday, so if you’re dropping by midday, may I suggest you have lunch at Coco et Olive at Main & 22nd — the hot chicken sandwich is worth driving across town for.  If you’re arriving later in the day — I’m open until 7 p.m. — the French Table is just four blocks north of my trunk show at Little Mountain Shop.

I know many of you have a thing for beautiful stationery with clever sayings on it, so don’t miss The Regional Assembly of Text, near 24th. The shop has a vintage feel, not least because of all the typewriters decorating it. And who doesn’t need a tea towel with a map of Vancouver on it?

I can never get enough of independent bookshops and there are two near my trunk show. Book Warehouse on Main is just three blocks away from me, and is also dog friendly. And then there’s Carson Books, a secondhand bookstore just a few doors down. No relation, but obviously a kindred spirit.

Pulp Fiction on Main, is farther north, near Broadway, but since you’re already on Main, why not go a few extra blocks? (Yes, this is my rationale for hitting every independent bookstore on the street: when will I get over to Main next?)

At the top of my reading list: Esi Edugyan’s Washington Black, which just won the Giller Prize.

Need to supply yourself with greenery and flowers for parties, stocking stuffers for the green-of-thumb, or maybe sign-up up for a wreath-making workshop? The Flower Factory is just a block away and they have a lovely Instagram.

And I’m sure I’ll have a few more  Christmas shopping recommendations by the time my show is done. Hope to see you there:

November 21-23

4386 Main Street (near 28th)

Little Mountain Shop

Wednesday, 4 pm – 7 pm

Thursday and Friday, 11 am to 7 pm

 

Public Trunk Show Oct. 27-29

11 Wednesday Oct 2017

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Party season is right around the corner, so I’m holding one of my biannual public trunk shows at the Designers Collective shop in Vancouver.

Everyone is welcome.

Friday Oct. 27 – 4 p.m. to  8 p.m.

Saturday Oct. 28 – 11 a.m to 5 p.m.

Sunday Oct. 29 – 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

2885 W. 33rd Avenue (at MacKenzie St.)

DESIGNERS COLLECTIVE

If you don’t know Designers Collective, it’s a hub for creative people run by my friends Brooke Hatfield and Tina Dhillon who will redo your interiors for you, or teach you how to do it yourself. They also do field trips to study design in other cities and organize pop-up shops featuring local artisans.

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This pop-up shop also includes paintings by Donna Tangye, another one of my talented friends. You can seem some of her recent work at her website.

And here’s a glimpse of some of what I have been working on…

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Hope to see you at there.

XO, Anne

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Popping-up Again! Dec. 11, 12

03 Thursday Dec 2015

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Is the the place where I’m supposed to say, Back! By popular demand!

We had requests to extend our pop-up shop, so we’re back for two more days. Friday and Saturday, Dec. 11 and 12.

The Painter, the Photographer, and the Jewellery-maker

1683 Chestnut St., Vancouver

Dec. 11 and 12,  12 p.m. – 5 p.m.

(That’s just off W. 1st Ave., near Burrard St.)

Look for the balloons!

I’m flattered to be sharing the space with a pair of artists, painter Donna Tangye …

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…and photographer Robert Charles.

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And of course, I’ll be showing lots of party-worthy necklaces and bracelets as well as gift earrings.

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My classic pearls accented with a decorative silver bead start at $60, and are the perfect gift since no one can have too many pearls.

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But I have also have some big, bold statement earrings, featuring semi-precious stones.

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Baroque pearls capped with green tourmaline & amethyst, $225

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Gold vermeil baubles, $95

And if you’re looking for gift-buying inspiration of the un-jewellery sort, subscribe to my newsletter where, this month, I’m contemplating the clutter-free gift.

If you can’t make the show, the online shop is open until Saturday Dec. 19, and I will also be taking custom orders until then.

Hope to see you at the pop-up shop.

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Pop-up Shop, Nov. 20-29

11 Wednesday Nov 2015

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This is a big step for my little business. I’m joining forces with more than a dozen Vancouver design and art businesses to do a pop-up shop for holiday shoppers, from November 20 to 29. 

You’ll find us in the refurbished Mint Interiors building, at the entrance to Granville Market.

LOCAL: A Curated Pop-Up Shop
Nov. 20 to 29
1805 Fir St. (at W. 2nd Ave.)
Mon-Fri: 12 p.m. – 5:30 p.m
Sat-Sun: 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

The shop is organized and curated by architect Tina Dhillon (L) and interior designer Brooke Hatfield, the duo behind Designers Collective, an interior design business with a twist. They also provide clients with design education through workshops and travel tours focusing on design. For a taste of what they do, here are their DIY videos.  

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I’m both excited and terrified. What if nobody comes? What if everybody comes and I don’t have enough stock? So I’m trying to breathe slowly and think of this as just a really, really long trunk show for which I need to design some new pieces. 

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THE LINE-UP

My partners in the pop-up shop include a range of Vancouver artists and artisans offering goods to decorate you and your home. They all do wonderful, original work or sell fine, high-quality goods that can be hard to come-by because small suppliers (like me) aren’t always easy to find.

With any luck, our 10-day pop-up shop will make it easier for you to discover new designers and artisans and find exactly what you’re looking for. 

In the meantime, here’s a list of the Vancouver businesses that will be part of LOCAL business, along with links to their websites.

THE ARTISTS

Lauren Morris paints acrylics of landscapes, fruit, and flowers are just so refreshingly beautiful.

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Ode to Summer, acrylic on canvas, 48 X 48, Lauren Morris

Tanja Gardner is an internationally trained artist who has been in Vancouver more than 20 years, and usually shows her paintings through the Ian Tan Gallery.

THE HOME LOVERS

Forest & Waves designs a host of home accessories with a local flair. I love their hand-printed linen tea towels, but I think they’re much too charming to dry dishes with. Better to hang them as kitchen art.

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Forest & Waves, $23

Landon Dix works in wood to provide beautiful home accessories for every day living.

Brett Riekert a local furniture designer whose sleek pieces combine walnut, steel, and leather into sophisticated seating  inspired by Danish mid-century modern design. 

Botany Living, which features locally-grown succulents in real life and on their gorgeous Instagram.

Gabriel Burke, who trained at Emily Carr, creates elegant ceramics for G Ceramic & Co. from her White Rock studio.

Joue Designs features pillows in luxurious linens and silks.

Milani brings organic cotton sheets, duvets, and accessories for children. 

THE FASHIONISTAS

Lana Betty‘s delicate geometric designs are young and fun. 

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Lana Betty’s Cube Theory: 3D printed jewellery in steel, brass, or silver. $88.51

Sass Designs creates wrap bracelets from leather and beads that are inspired by the designs of the Sami people of Scandinavia (also known as Laplanders).

Cabyn delivers stylish fleece clothing.

Jai Style sells pendants and ceramics with an Asian influence.

LoverFighter is bringing tote bags, wallets, belts… distinctive leather accessories of all sorts.

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