Gastown

a grey day in vancouver in the evening. I don't even mind the rain, it's kind of warm and I'm just so ecstatic to be walking everywhere 

I like how Vancouver leaves their holiday twinkle lights up in to february. It makes the city so pretty 

I love Vancouver for this reason. What city has a community garden RIGHT in the heart of the city? probably not toronto. 

a wicked hotel. I am throughly impressed with all the beautifully done up hotels in Van city

the city loves their clocks 

I think Gastown is my favourite part of the city so far

gastown

the famous steam clock...someone told us it's the most photographed clock in the world...what about big ben?

Gastown night lights

a restaurant  

a wicked irish pub, live music for me, hockey for Tristan...winning. 

the view from our balcony. The first sunny day we've had. 

the ocean. Stunner. 

360 degree view

everything one would need to survive in the city

Walked around for 4 + hours yesterday. My calves and little feet are so sore today. I'm not used to all this walking, but it sure is much better then being a country bumpkin and all that driving and snow.
I went to the best vintage store yesterday, House of Vintage. If you get the chance and reside in Calgary and/or Toronto, check it out. I've never gone in and come back out without some wonderful treasure. It's a little more expensive, because they do the dirty work for you, and everything is buyable in the store, but trust me, it's well worth the extra cash for the unique treasures you get.

Sun Sun Sun. Today I can see the sun reflecting off the buildings and the ocean is sparkling with the mountains in clear view. Today is the first real sunny day we've had. Therefore it must be taken full advantage of. On the agenda for today; walking the sea wall and Stanley Park. So far Gastown is my favourite place we've ventured outside our initial apartment street bubble.
Next stop Victoria this weekend  for the film festival :)

shopping for veggies...who knew

Arrived in Vancouver last night. A bumpy ride, but no crying babies. 

A shocked me when we came from the airport in the taxi to the apartment building,"but why are the lights floating in mid air?" "they're mountains hattie" AWESOME

Woke up this morning, with the weather being grey and a little rain. 

Today two hours spent walking around the City, lunch at a hamburger joint, shopping for fresh veggies.

Who knew shopping for veggies could bring so much joy? $0.93 cents for 4 tomatoes! So cheap and fresh. 

I was a little worried about the whole cheese situation. I heard a rumour that almost scared me out of coming to van city that Cheese was hard to come by for under 20 bucks for a block. HUGE fan of cheese. False rumour. 

The Cheese rumour must be a way to keep the Torontonians out of Van city for all us Cheese lovers. 

BC here I come Bara Cuda baby.

Today we are leaving for BC. Vancouver for the next three months! How exciting! I have a ton of posts to do, but alas I have been busy packing and getting ready. I'm been twiddling my thumbs since two weeks ago, waiting for the count down to be here!
Later tonight we will be in Vancouver. Hello BC. See you in three months Ontario :)

women, wine and wellness event

Hattitude makin' headlines in bolton at some local events. I've been busy before I fly off to vancouver. Three days and counting!

I took my lovely, darling, friend nicole along for the work evening with me.
After forgetting the bags to put the jewels in, falling down the steps in the rain, scraping up my sweater on the gravel...all in all it was a very successful night!

Back to packing for my three month hiatus to Vancouver :) :) 

a birthday surprise

out for dinner

Over the Christmas Break, I turned 24. 

The day started out with home made crepes for lunch, a room full of balloons to swim through, a snazzy orange, vintage 1920's bakelite, umbrella for vancouver gift, and then ending with dinner at the Millcroft inn. What a lovely lovely 24th birthday. 

It was a great Christmas Break but, now it's back to the grindstone. Hattitude 2012 collection is currently being designed and put together in the studio. I have a show coming up in Bolton, on January 12th before I leave for Vancouver. I've been trying to go over how I am going to pack my studio up and take it in a suitcase to Vancouver. 

Check out my designs at www.GotHattitude.com 

on a bicycle for two

while reading this post...press play and listen to the song.


This is a custom necklace I did over the holidays for someone who builds old antique bikes. He is building me a custom bike. Taking old parts from vintage bikes and making them new. A perfect fit for what I do with my jewellery. Taking old pieces and making them new again. This piece was the perfect gift for him to give his new lovely bride for Christmas. Email me if you have any ideas for a custom piece of jewellery or check out some of my jewellery already created, www.GotHattitude.com

NYE 2012

Happy New Years everyone! Recovered from your evening out on the town? NYE for us, started out with Karaoke at my brothers, then Pizza. Yum. It ended with a house party downtown and champagne.

Here's to 2012 being amazing! Tristan and I move to Vancouver in 16 days....yikes! Ask me if I've started packing? That would be a Negative. 

How does one pack for 4 months? 

That is two seasons...One suitcase...and a very worried fashionista. Tips? Advice? Lay them on me

In the mean time, I'm getting ready for one final show at the Woman Wine and Welness event in Bolton at Glen eagle. Check it out by clicking here, on January 12th before I head out west. Busy Bumble Bee.

How did you spend your NYE? Did you sport Hattitude? Send in a photo for the blog 

hattitude (at) live.com , or tweet me a photo of you wearing Hattitude jewellery @hattitudejewels

gifts for under the tree

This weekend is the jewellery show! 

I have 80 necklaces, tons of bracelets and a lot of earrings to view and purchase for Christmas (or treat yourself!)

Make it easy this year, get complimentary gift wrapped boxes to go straight under your tree for those you love! 

cheerio darling

Hat: Vintage, Cabaret on Queen
Watch: Pawn shop 
Rings: Same pawn shop
Belt: Mothers
Dress: Clothing Swap (caitlins?) 
Bracelets and Necklace: Hattitude Jewellery

Top of the morning darlings (for some reason this hat makes me want to speak British, proper and have a horse?) 

I saw Lykke Li, she's gone a little too dark for me on stage, but to my greatest surprise First Aid Kit was her opener. Have you heard of First Aid Kit? They are a mix of country, folk, pop music. They're two beautiful swedish girls. They put on such a good performance and were just loving being up there. Maybe I was just loving seeing them? I think I'm a concert junkie? They're one of my favourite bands, and I was completely left in the dark that they were the openers for Lykke so what a grand surprise. I have to say I think it's one of the greatest feelings in the world when you walk in to a concert and one of your favourite bands is the opener! 

If your looking for something to do this weekend and want to support a local artist come to my Jewellery show (November 26th and 27th at my home) and get some gifts for under the tree, drink some cider and eat some cookies. Check out some of my collections online at www.GotHattitude.com They are all one of a kind, and TONS will be unveiled at the saturday and sunday show!

I've been in the studio working all weekend. Here's a quick little photo, sorry it was taken on my phone, of one of the latest pieces! GAH they are all so gorgeous I don't know how I am going to part with them!

a spot of tea

Dress: Thrifted from guelph

Sweater: Winners

Belt: Chez Thrift

Bracelets: Hattitude Jewllery

Boots: Shoeppers

Bag: vintage from Meow

scarf: anthropolgie 

jacket: winners

Necklace: Hattitude Jewels

get a similar one by checking out my pop up jewellery show November 26th and 27th. Click here to view an invite 

I had a lovely little tea party with two of my good friends. Nothing says winter after a light snow dusting then a spot of tea. Has anyone ever been to high tea? It's one of my favourite things to do around Christmas! I love dressing up in the vintage hats and totes, dresses and fur coats. Plus what's better then crumpets and tea? 

I also just got the news one of my best friends is staying in nepal where she is working for the umbrella organization! She volunteers at an all girls home, helping out children and young teens. The stories she writes to us are astounding, including killing a goat for dinner! She has just had a whirlwind experience and got offered a paid position over there. She has found her niche. I will admit I did have a little tear in my eye when I read that she is staying over there for another year! But I'm really happy that she has found something she is so passionate about. 

Cheers Niamh. I love you wild child! So happy you found something you love doing and are so enamoured with and passionate about!