7-Minute Photoshoots at Pome

After 6 long, hairy, messy months, I finally had the chance to visit my stylist, Shai Dhali at Pome Studio.

Shai helped me realize my dream of a 70s-inspired cut with a modern edge.  She also offers 7-Minute Photoshoots starting at $30.  Well worth it!

 

Check out my new ‘do at http://pome.ca/2008/08/31/crops/

I surprised my husband with a trip to the Vancouver Aquarium on Labour Day.  Such inspiring colours and textures can be found in the sea!  My favorite “exhibit” was the Coasts of BC.  I saw some of the starfish we had spotted on Malaspina Strait last weekend.

Up & Running!

I’m ready to add bold colour to the public!   Vist me at youngpopsophisticate.etsy.com!

I’m sure I’m the last to know about yearbookyourself.com.

Camping Virgin

 

I just returned from a 4-day, 3-night camping extravaganza with my mister and in-laws.  They are seasoned veterans.  My idea of camping is sleeping in a tent in someone’s backyard.  They sure did school me!  Pit toilets, baked beans (mmm!), and a water jug:  I survived.  I might even go again!

More!

More

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I’m more successful at the making end of things than the actual pricing/packaging/posting end of things.

Soon! I promise!

My Winnipeg

My Winnipeg

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I spent 4 days in July re-exploring the city where I grew up. It was a bit of a shocker, as I hadn’t been in Winnipeg for 10 years and I left the city almost 20 years ago.

I wanted to see if all those places I remember from being a kid would still thrill me and scare me and interest me.

The Leanne at 10 years old and the Leanne at 30 years old are the same person.

New 2 (or 3)

New 2

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New

I hope to have an Etsy shop update in early August.  I’m off to marvel at some architectural history and immerse myself in Canadian history until next week.

Thrift Day

• I came across a garage sale this afternoon and found this old plastic button amongst the piles.
• The MADE IN CANADA stamp will come in handy for tags for Young Pop Sophisticate Designs. 
• I am always on the lookout for matryoshkas, and she really caught me eye with her bright colours.
• The beautiful enamel bowl was sitting on a table at the garage sale this afternoon.  I was drawn to it and knew it was special.  Sure enough, the Finel mark was on the bottom, cementing my suspicions.  I knew it was old.  All I know about Finel/Arabia is that they manufactured in Finland between the 1950s and 1970s.  This is definitely not a 1970s version, as most of their product were printed with images.  No matter, I still love it.