So inspiring! Art by Aurelie Alvarez
They sell some of her art at Anthropologie
This one is my personal favourite!
Thursday, 27 February 2014
Sunday, 2 February 2014
February Giveaway!!
- Follow haikulane on instagram
- Repost this photo
- Each repost = an entry
- You can enter every day until our draw on March 1st
Prize: $50 of Haiku Lane Jewelry
You can either use this at my upcoming jewelry open house or on my etsy website. (More Jewelry will be posted soon!)
Saturday, 4 January 2014
One more day for 25% off!!
Hi friends!
January 5th is the last day to receive 25% off of Haiku Lane!!
Here are some of the things you may find on the website. Have a look before they are no longer available.
Haiku Lane
xo
Thursday, 2 January 2014
New Years Resolutions Everyone Should Have
New Years is a time when everyone starts making New Years resolutions.... eat less... exercise more... shop less.... I have to admit that these have been my resolutions for years and no matter what I do I always feel I could have done better. To avoid disapointment don't set yourself up for failure. If your goal seems to large... maybe it is- take baby steps. The more impossible your goal seems the more unlikely you are to accomplish it.
Here are some New Years resolutions that I think everyone should have. You don't need to wait until the start of another year... or even another week. These are little things that you can start now!!
1) Stop and smell the roses- Often we get so busy that we don't take the time to really enjoy the small things. Take a walk around your neighbourhood, try a yoga class or simply stop and smell the roses. We can learn a lot about the children in our lives. No matter how busy a child is in their daily activity they can stop what they are doing to appreciate something small like the clouds in the sky or the smell of a rose.
2) Learn something new- this can be something as challenging as learning a whole new language or as simple as learning how to cook a new meal. Our brains like to be challenged daily.
3) Forgive and Forget- It is the start of a new year. What better time to forget the past and forgive the people who have hurt or wronged you in the past. Starting a new year holding a grudge is only going to make yourself unhappy. Now is the best time to rid yourself of any negative energy and people who don't have your best interests at heart.
4) Daily Small Acts of Kindness- Do something nice for someone else at least once a day! You can write a note to your loved one thanking them for doing the dishes, hold open a door, ask a stranger how their day is going... these little acts can mean a great deal for someone!
5) Laugh more- Bring out your inner child! Don't be afraid to be silly.... People make mistakes.... don't be afraid to laugh at yourself in these situations. Bottom line is people who laugh more enjoy their lives more.
Happy 2014 Everyone!!!
Haiku Lane
xo
Saturday, 9 November 2013
Vintage Finds
Hi friends!!
So... as you know... I adore vintage decor. On a spur of the moment trip... my fiance and I decided to check out the Super Flea Market and Old Strathcona Antique mall. Needless to say I was in my element... beautiful china teacups... old trunks and luggage... vintage silver... I could have stayed in there for hours! Here are a few of the things I purchased:
These teacup/saucer combos I was able to find at both the Flea Market and Antique Mall. Each set cost under $10. While the flea market can sometimes feel like finding a needle in a hay sack... there are some great treasures if you have the time to look. As well, at the Flea Market you can barter with each vendor to get an even better deal whereas at the Antique mall prices are more fixed. Out of the two locations though, my favourite is The Strathcona Antique Mall. They have an enormous selection and almost anytime I turned my head I found something I fell in love with. They have everything from clothing, toys, furniture, you name it!
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| My favourite teacup of the lot |
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| I bought these lovely mirrored trays at the Antique Mall. The larger one was $18 and the smaller one was $15. I thought they would look great to display perfume or jewelry! |
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| Another mirrored tray ($12 from the Antique Mall) and a silver tray ($18 from the Flea Market) |
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| I have been looking for luggage for display purposes. These were perfect for what I had in mind and cost only $40 for the duo.
Check these places out and let me know what treasures you find!
Haiku Lane
xo
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Wednesday, 6 November 2013
Haiku Lane
New Arrivals!!
Here is a sneak peek of some of the new items that will be appearing in my Etsy shop and my Christmas Craft Sales!
Monday, 28 October 2013
Vintage Prop & Home Decor
Happy Monday Everyone!
Over the summer, as some of you may know, I was in several farmer's and craft markets. Many people would approach my tent merely because they were fascinated by my display. I would often get asked where I would get my vintage props and display items. As I did not have a blog before, I thought it would be the perfect opportunity to address these questions in more detail!
First of all, I am an avid Etsy shopper. Most of my display and props come from Etsy. Yes shipping can be very high for the larger and heavier items but most of the time they are items that I have been unsuccessful in finding in local antique and vintage stores or the original price + shipping is lower than what I would pay in the antique shop. As well, it saves you the trouble of looking in dozens of stores (which counts for something when you don't have a lot of spare time on your hands).
Here are some of my favourite etsy shops that I have bought antique items from:
I got my lovely green piece of luggage from here.
I'm in love with my vintage scale! It makes a great decor item on a book shelf or you can even use it to display jewelry like I do.
These rustic cabinets are actually meant for the kitchen (as you can see above) but I use them to hang jewelry. I think the shelf on the right would even make for a great perfume display! They are not actually "antique" per se but they have a great vintage inspired appearance. Shipping was quite high but they make for a great statement piece.
Other places to check out vintage and vintage inspired home decor and props:
- Home Sense
- Michaels
- Your local antique shop. My tip for you is don't turn down items that may have great potential. If the price is right sometimes a simple coat of new paint is all that an item may need! Look past any flaws that an item may have because those little details can be changed. For example you may find a beautiful antique chair with a stain on the fabric or painted a color that does not work with your decor. If you love the chair enough you can simply reupholster or repaint the chair in a color or fabric of your choosing.
- Charlie Ford: Great antique items from all over the world! She also shows you some amazing ways that you can decorate your house with these items.
Below are some antique shops around Edmonton. I have not been to them all however.
10323 - 78 Ave
Edmonton
(780) 433-0398
Edmonton
13314 126 Ave NW #2
Edmonton
(780) 482-4414
Edmonton
6814 104 St NW
Edmonton
(780) 757-6777
Edmonton
10447 124 St NW
Edmonton
(780) 705-8505
Edmonton
7025 Gateway Blvd NW
Edmonton
(780) 485-0020
Edmonton
Hope you have found this post helpful!
I would love to see how you have used vintage items in your own decor.
Haiku Lane
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