My friend Nadine of Casa Home Decor and I are joining forces to do an open house featuring ‘Modern Accessories for Spring’ on April 9, at her shop in the Armoury District.

I’m showing new pieces designed to brighten up winter wardrobes while we’re waiting for spring to get serious.

And Nadine is showing felt home accessories from Daff, a fabulous line of felt products from Germany, made from high quality merino wool. They’re sleek and sophisticated and come in both cheery primary colours and soft earth tones that suggest wood and stone.

I’m a sucker for the bags, which are light and strong as well as stylish. A much nicer way to tote groceries than a ratty backpack.

Here are the details:

Modern Accessories for Spring

Wednesday April 9, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Casa Home Decor & Anne Carson Design

1636 W. 2nd Ave (between Fir & Pine)

Even if you’re not in the shopping mood, come by and say hi over wine and appies.