Thanks Uppercase!

In the mail today was Uppercase #9, always a treat, but this issue is just a little more special for me.

Thanks Janine. You made my week!

: )

Nathalie

A little closer to Spring...

Shop screen printed aprons

It's officially March and we're that much closer to spring!

I launched an assortment of handprinted aprons on the shop today along with the beautiful handcrafted wooden keys by my husband, Geoff. Be sure to check them out and spread the word!

And just because - here are 5 random facts:
1. thelimeshop.com re-design launched today. Diana and I spent all weekend working on it so be sure to check it out. : )
2. My iMac died last night making all future site updates a little tricky. RIP iMac.
3. The spring issue of Sweet Paul is out today. Check it out!
4. Spring means I have to think about what vegetables to plant this year. Yum!
and finally...
5. Diana and I will be at SpeakEasy on April 7th. Anyone local should stop by to say hi!

::: Nathalie

Last Chance Sale

Diana said it right - a lack of blog posts means there's something going on in your life. Lately, I've been busy printing fabrics, sewing new accessories, taking photos and rejigging the site. Only 3 more days till the reveal of our spring collection!

In the meanwhile - check out the SALE section of our shop. The items above will be disappearing from etsy in 3 days time, so get them while you can.

Happy weekend everyone.

::: Nathalie

Aprons in the Snow

A preview of one of my screen printed aprons, coming to the shop next week.

::: nathalie

Thinking Ahead

It's the dead of winter in Ontario but Nathalie's dreaming of spring. We have a bunch of new designs in the works and here's a preview of one of our new aprons. Nathalie was pretty pissed that I made her go outside to take pictures of her in the snow, but whatever. I think the pictures look awesome.

-Diana

It's Time for an Etsy Update

Etsy shop update - Elephants handprinted Tea Towels

Diana and I printed, pressed and sewed these last week. They're printed on a hemp/ cotton blend textile which washes and wears very nicely.

The tea towel features my original artwork which was inspired by a CBC elephant documentary and my fondness for Indian design. This is my take on the two.

Etsy shop update - Hearts/ Moomin Reversible Kids Apron

We made these back in August and it's about time they made their way to the shop. Keep your eyes peeled for more kids arpons to come.

The reversible kids aprons were inspired by Geoff's nieces. I made Mackenzie an apron for her 6th birthday and the idea just spun off from there.

Wrap Up: Last Week

Aprons at the SpeakEasy Craft Fair

Last week has been insanely busy with craft fairs, birthdays and holiday parties.

I'm looking forward to a quieter week of catching up - updating our Etsy shop and updating you all on the awesome crafters and artists we've met recently.

Stay tuned for artist features all week long.

The Clothing Show Wrap Up

Set up. Lots to do.

Getting there.

Open for business.
(Can you spot Diana hiding in the background?)

Last minute inspiration!
I was inspired by Sweet Paul's beautiful styling and ran out to buy a chalk board the day before the show.

Handprinted, handmade canvas tote bags. (Coming soon to our shop). Though I designed them all, my personal favorite is the Grey Dots tote (pictured left). Diana prefers the red birds.

Handprinted, handmade tea towels in cotton and linen.

Café aprons and reversible kids aprons. Again, coming soon to the shop.

A broader selection of adult apron, coming soon.

And finally, thanks so much to everyone who stopped by our booth with kind words about our collection. We were really happy to meet you all.

::: Nathalie

Preview

What's to come on the Lime Shop in the next days (pictured above).

Also working on a special apron for the raffle gift pack we're donating to Cupcake Camp next Sunday. (Proceeds go to the Daily Bread Food Bank.)

::: Nathalie

Aprons as clothes?

The last couple of weeks, I've been working feverishly on expanding The Lime Shop to introduce a collection of handmade aprons. I bought a majority of the colourful fabrics at Ikea. I pre-washed and preshrunk each fabric before even cutting out the patterns.

Last week, I brought some of these to work to show the girls. One of my colleagues thought they were so cute, that she wants to wear them around the office as clothes. (Hopefully with something under so it doesn't turn into an HR issue...)

With some help from Geoff, my sometimes photographer and always husband, we were able to take pics and get some items loaded on our Etsy shop. I'll work on getting more up in the next few days.

::: Nathalie

Picture Blog: Aprons, Bracelets, Cake Fail and Diana

Busy weekend with 2 birthdays for the in-laws, hosting Sunday lunch at our house, baking, and making aprons and bracelets. I'll let the pictures do the talking.

My niece Mackenzie with her Moomin apron. I made it for her 6th birthday. That's me trying to hide behind her.

An array of new bracelets coming soon to The Lime Shop.

Diana modeling some of her favorite picks.

Cake Fail! I cut corners and bought Duncan Hines cake mix and frosting. It was the worst cake I've ever had to work with. Crumbs galore and it was on the brink on falling apart. Yes, those are Reese's Peanut Butter Cups heaped on top.

More cake fail. Cupcakes were also Duncan Hines. They didn't rise well and were kinda greasy. They tasted decent though.

Diana making faces.

The End

::: Nathalie