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Customer Pics... Herringbone Table Runner

Penelope The Cat A big Thank You goes out to Lucy, who sent me this photo of her dear Penelope posing with her new Herringbone Table Runner. I always believe in matching our home decor with our...

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Holiday Gift Guide #1: Mugs

Check out these adorable specimens...a sweet and simple gift, great for just about anyone.  And get this-#3 is actually a constellation mug-when you add hot water, the constellations appear!...

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Holiday Gift Guide: Hostess Gifts

What's better than a holiday dinner party with close friends on a chilly November night?  There are so many opportunities to catch up with friends and family during this season, and I am really looking...

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Wall Art by You!

I love when Brett Walther from Canadian Living comes on The Marilyn Denis Show with his amazing DIY projects. Always such great ideas to beautify the home, and they're so easy to do! So I was thrilled...

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Customer Pics! Moderncre8ve

Don't you just love a clean crisp table setting!Thanks to Robert at Moderncre8ve for envisioning this great pairing! Placing my Paint Chip Placemats with his stunning Mid Century Modern inspired walnut...

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BRIKA Love!

Happy New Year!! I'm thrilled to be one of the featured makers on BRIKA this week! They've got a bunch of my goodies at a sweet discounted prices this week only! BRIKA celebrates modern craft,...

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Spring Sale! Sunday April 13th!

Jen from Fidoodle and I are thrilled to invite you to our first ever Studio & Remnant Sale!!  We've been bundling up all sorts of goodies and making all kinds of pretty springtime decorations and...

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Etsy Pop-Up at West Elm

Woot!  This great event is only days away!  Come by and shop Saturday, April 26th from 1pm – 6pm at West Elm Toronto.  Emma Reddington of The Marion Housebook curated the featured artisans and I am so...

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New Shops: Spruce!

We couldn't be happier to announce that our goods will now be available at this lovely shop in Toronto, ON!  The owners of Spruce have been renovating, re-styling, re-designing and photographing homes...

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New Shops: Art Gallery of Peterborough

It's an honor to announce that we can now be found at the Art Gallery of Peterborough, ON!  It is a non-profit public gallery dedicated to exhibiting and collecting visual works of art.  We are...

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This Week's Inspiration: Bows!

Bows are one of my absolute most favorite things! Seeing them on clothing, accessories, home decor, or art leaves me delighted every time.  Check out the inspired bows below and get happy!1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5

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Events: Junction Flea at the Brickworks!

It's that time of year again!  Junction Flea is around the corner.  Stop by our booth and say 'Hello!' We've love to see you! Junction Flea Evergreen Brickworks 550 Bayview Ave. Toronto, ON  M4W...

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New Shops: Fibres North

One of our newest shop listings in the incredible Fibres North.  A lovely shop in Northern Ontario, they specialize in antique furniture, fabric arts, and household items.  They are committed to...

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This Week's Inspiration: Weaving!

Handwoven fabrics are truly a wonder!  Some of the pieces below are my absolute faves and really showcase this lost art.  I personally love weaving items with different colors, prints and textures and...

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This Week's Inspiration: Studios

One of the best things about running my own business is that I get to work in an environment I love. Surrounding myself with beautiful things is what keeps me motivated. When I saw the workspaces...

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This Week's Inspiration: Grids

There can be a beautiful juxtaposition in a grid - simple in its concept, yet complex in its design.   These grids below use the basic concept to create wonderfully unique art.  Whether it be in a...

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This Week's Inspiration: Bathing Beauties!

Laying out in the bright summer sun is really the best part of summer, don't you think?  What makes it even better is doing it in style.  I look to these retro ladies below for inspiration on how to...

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This Week's Inspiration: Braids and Buns!

Nothing is better in summertime than a beautiful braided mane! The ones below are a wonderful mixture of styles and buns that I find undeniably gorgeous.  Find your favorite and go experiment!1 / 2 /...

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Happy Pride!!

Wishing Everyone a fantastic Pride!! Lots of love! xoxo  Av! Here's a great round on BlogTO of cute shirts, watches, and totes along with my bandanas specially designed for World Pride Toronto!

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6 Gifts for Cat Lovers!

My sweet cat Nico is amazing!  Really, look at him...So regal! In his honor, I've compiled a list of my favorite gifts for cat lovers. A unique selection that I hope will inspire you!1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5...

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My Favorite Summer Fruit Prints

One of the best things about summer is all the color!  Its everywhere - on clothes, shoes, furniture, and even in the delicious foods we eat.  It simply makes me happy!  As does this selection of...

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6 Bags for Summer

Whether it be a tote, a clutch, a travel bag or a purse, summer is the perfect time to show off those amazing fashion finds of yours!  Here are a few of my favorite below that look awesome with my...

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10 Beautiful Indigo Textiles

These are some of my favorite prints!  There are so many different ways to create a pattern using indigo - nothing to limit you but your imagination.  Which one do you think is the most beautiful?1 /...

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Stripe Lovers Unite!

Seeing stripes used in different ways really gets me jazzed.  A striped wedding dress? Stripes on the side of a house? Stripes on stripes?  Wow!  These designs are really like...Wo! I have a feeling...

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Moving my Blog!

Hey Y'all!! If you're looking for my blog, you just need to click one step further to my new blog at avrilloreti.com You'll find all my previous posts there too, so come on over and dig in! xoxo–Av!

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