Happy weekend everyone!

It's been 3 weeks since we launched the Cartolina iPhone case collection and it's been so much fun. For the first time in Cartolina history we completely sold out our entire inventory in less than 10 days. Fortunately everything is back in stock and available on our website again - phew (that was stressful!). Thank you to everyone who has ordered cases for their stores and to everyone who has purchased a case on our website - we are extremely grateful and touched by the overwhelmingly positive response. have a lovely weekend everyone!

Vintage ephemera - from the Café archives

Sometimes I see something from the archives that I really want to republish - today's post is from a few months back - Here are a few more wonderful examples from Sheaff Ephemera that have been haunting me for the past week. Enjoy . . .

A Collection a Day

Yesterday my copy of A Collection A Day arrived from Uppercase - and it's lovely! Everything that comes out of the hands of Janine Vangool is a winner - she being the designer and publisher of the hugely successful, Canadian publication, Uppercase Magazine (which you must have a subscription to - you must!) A Collection a Day is a gem of a book. Packaged inside a fabulous, embossed tin with a hinged lid - love this. The book fits neatly inside and lifts out like a perfect block. Each page is devoted to Lisa Congdon's collections and it really is a feast for the eyes! The collections are so interesting and varied - everything from fish lures and bingo cards to birthday candles and hair pins. It's totally fascinating. The whole package - designed by Janine - would make a great gift for your eclectic friends - here are a few pictures . . . .

Inspiration - vintage thread cards!

Before homes were equipped with sewing machines, cotton threads were often presented on thread cards. The choice of forms and colours was very varied and these cards have now become collectable items. I'm seeing lots of these at auctions and antique markets these days - they are quite lovely. Very inspiring! These came to me via Julie Reed.

Vintage Canada

Every year, on Canada Day, I drag out my 3 favourite vintage Canadian graphics for you. . . . and here they are again - aren't they pretty? ;-)

Ship ahoy

I had a great weekend - did you? It finally felt like summer here at the lake and we got to spend most of the weekend outside. I love the nautical theme of this great old sweety tin - but I really must stop buying tins - so this one's yours for the taking!

Inspiration - vintage fabric

Wonderful vintage fabric from this Tinsel and Twine Pinterest board.

Inspiration - vintage ephemera

More ships, from Hindsvik. These are very cool illustrations of a variety of boats/ships. They make such a fun collection.

Inspiration - vintage interiors(from the Café archives)

Fabulously mysterious interiors styled with vintage furniture, accessories and props - all from here.

Inspiration in the details

Followed a link from Bright.Bazaar yesterday and found this wonderful vintage french etagere. I love it - the details (the curly bits) are so perfectly designed aren't they?