Hasta La Ideas

For those of you who have seen the dottie angel book in person, you can appreciate all the lovely tactile details that went into the book’s production. In appreciation of our helpers (Ana, Erin, Paige, Kendra, Janice & Bonnie), Tif gave then each one of her embroidered chapter dividers and I wrapped up their books in some of the project remnants—vintage pillowcases that were too nice to cut up, some miscellaneous doilies and button cards. The parcel above was given to Calgary designer Paige Smith, who documented it with these great photographs.

Paige and I share a love of vintage things, flea markets and old typography (but our styles are different enough that we aren’t coveting the same things when we go to the Sunnyside Flea Market, which is a good quality in a thrifting buddy!) I gravitate toward print and books, while Paige is always on the lookout for old china to make into her stunning ring and jewellery holders:

These holders are available in Anthropologie stores or you can custom-order one from her Etsy shop by selecting your favourite saucer.

Please visit Paige’s blog and website for more inspirational images of her workspace, vintage finds and product photographs. And I would be remiss not to mention that she’s also a talented web designer!