Join the Sketchbook Project!

Some while ago Patsy found this link to the sketchbook project and put it on Facebook, and I am so glad she did!! Now I have my lovely red sketchbook, and am all ready to go!!! You can join the project too!
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A hidden treasure

OLEANA has their own shop in each Scandinavian capitol. I had never seen the shop on Gamla Stan in old Stockholm, which is also the home of the Royal Palace, so I set off to find it and take some pictures.  Nestled between shops and a cafe on Jarntorget, I probably walked past at least 4 times before I counted house numbers and then the sign jumped out at me.  The shop is small and very pretty--and very worth a visit!

Copenhagen style

Copenhagen women continue to embraced layering their clothes. Baggy pants seem to have replaced leggings.  These are worn under long tops, or dresses.  The pants often have interesting details, and no matter what, the look is tall, casual yet elegant on every body type.

One of my favourite places

Sometimes I am overwhelmed by the beauty that people create. One of my favourite place to wander is amongst the Alabama Chanin pages on Facebook where I randomly found this amazing image.  I just want to clip it out of the screen and put it somewhere where I will see it all the time!  It has such serene beauty.

Facebook also offers me another daily treat--Jessica Bell has pledged to post an image a day during her 33rd year.  The image is two joined images--"one look through each eye".  You can see them here 

Saturday on THE RISE.....

Saturday is the day where good friends, who work during the week, get to hang out together having lunch, going shopping, maybe taking in a movie......

I used to suggest Jules Bistro for lunch when URBANITY was in Gastown.  Now I suggest 'Salade de Fruits' which is the local French Bistro just down on 7th.

URBANITY celebrates 2 months 'on the rise' today!

One-of-a-kind linen dresses

I was at the NW Trendshow in Bellevue in March where I saw a few samples of unique dresses from Poland and coats from Sweden, so I bought a small selection of each.  After waiting more than 3 months, and almost forgetting that I had placed an order, the linen pieces arrived.  Shown is an appliqued dress made from three different linens.  This dress is made by Mara Gibbucci--each piece is unique.  You can visit her website at http://www.maragibbucci.com/

Perfect with this dress is the treasure chest necklace in shades of brown made by Connie Wright from Bowen Island.  Each necklace that Connie makes is totally unique, made up of beads and trinkets found from her travels to her grandma's button box.

Fashion at Granville and Broadway

10 models walked the cross walk at Granville and Broadway wearing clothes from URBANITY and neighbour Babs as part of our meet and revisit evening on June 29th.  It was a wonderful summer evening.  Thanks to all who came!