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• Upcoming Shows!!

  

  This summer has been pretty hectic, in a lot of lovely ways. I took a break from Brooch Boyfriends for the season to focus on some other work and to enjoy the... Read more

  Posted on 10 September 2015 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME

• Recap: OOAK Spring 2015

  

  I had a wonderful time at the Spring One of a Kind Show this year. I introduced a few new boyfriends (one of which sold out completely… Benedict Cumberbatch),... Read more

  Posted on 10 September 2015 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME

• Booth #N32 at OOAK!

  

  The Booth numbers are live! Which means the show is so soon! Which means I’ve got to stop blogging and get back to making.Brooch Boyfriends will be at booth... Read more

  Posted on 27 February 2015 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME

• Brooch Boyfriends at DX3!

  

  One of a Kind Show prep has taken me away from all sorts of life things – including keeping you updated on this blog – however I have some exciting news to... Read more

  Posted on 25 February 2015 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME

• It’s 2015!

  

  image via free people2014 is officially complete, and it was a wonderful year for Brooch Boyfriends. A first time at the One of a Kind show, a very successful... Read more

  Posted on 20 January 2015 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME

• 2 Years with Etsy!

  

  That’s the cute little graphic I received in my inbox when I made my first sale with Etsy, exactly two years ago today. I now have over 100 sales, over 200... Read more

  Posted on 14 December 2014 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME

• #UnwrapEtsy Holiday Pop Up!

  

  Etsy Canada is doing so many wonderful things for makers like me. I am so so thrilled they asked me to be a part of their #UnwrapEtsy Holiday Pop Up shop in... Read more

  Posted on 10 November 2014 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME

• Etsy: Made in Canada Awesomeness

  

  This past Saturday was the Etsy: Made in Canada show. May I say: what a complete success!! It was one of my most favourite shows I have ever done. Read more

  Posted on 29 September 2014 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME

• Etsy: Made in Canada Show!

  

  Good morning(ish)! I’ve had a nice summer relaxing, focusing on my design business, and taking a break from big shows. However, now that Autumn has hit, I’m... Read more

  Posted on 11 September 2014 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME

• Boyfriends in the Globe & Mail!

  

  What an amazing thing to have happen: I was interviewed for the Globe Mail Small Business Section!!No amount of bolding and exclamation marks can show how... Read more

  Posted on 24 July 2014 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME

• Summer Sunset Market Round 2

  

  I am happy to announce that Brooch Boyfriends will return to another of Toronto Indie Arts Market’s Summer Sunset Series! I will be selling my brooches on... Read more

  Posted on 24 July 2014 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME

• Summer Sunset Market!

  

  Hey everyone! I have been a little quiet lately, I’ve been working on my graphic design business the past few months. But summer is here which means craft show... Read more

  Posted on 24 June 2014 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME

• One of a Kind Show Roundup

  

  Hey! I’ve finally had the chance to sit down and write about the amazing One of a Kind Spring Show I was so lucky to be a part of. Read more

  Posted on 15 April 2014 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME

• Where To Find Me

  Today is the beginning of day 3 of 5 at the One of a Kind Spring show. It’s been great so far! I just wanted to post a few places that you can find Brooch... Read more

  Posted on 28 March 2014 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME

• One of a Kind Show!

  

  Hurray! Brooch Boyfriends have been accepted to the One of a Kind Spring show!!I’ll be seated behind my little table in the Etsy Section from Wednesday March... Read more

  Posted on 28 February 2014 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME

• New Famous Folk!

  

  For Make It I began my foray into famous folk brooches – real life celebrities, beloved fictional characters, and notable people of the past. Read more

  Posted on 12 February 2014 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME

• Make It Vancouver!

  

  Phew! I’ve reached the end of my first real holiday rush. I’ve finally got some time to reminisce about Make It!What a lovely show. 250 vendors, 4 days, 15 000... Read more

  Posted on 19 December 2013 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME

• Santa Claus Boyfriend in the Shop

  

  Since Christmas is upon us once more, Santa Claus is making a guest appearance in the shop! Check out the listing by clicking here.I had an 80(ish) year old... Read more

  Posted on 11 November 2013 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME

• The Collective Show – Dec. 5th to 16th

  

  This December Brooch Boyfriends will be for sale at The Holiday Collective show at the Artscape Triangle Gallery (38 Abell Street). Read more

  Posted on 11 November 2013 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME

• Custom Couple – Christine & Joe

  

  A lovely lady named Christine requested a brooch couple of her and her boyfriend Joe, and she had some custom requests that I’d never tackled before! Including... Read more

  Posted on 22 October 2013 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME