POP IN TO THE POP UP

Last week was a whirlwind, as is this one.  My brain is headed in so many directions for fall. I am ready for some cooler temps. I almost put a pair of leather boots on yesterday in 90 degree temps.  I stopped myself.  

Behind the scenes I have many a mood board taped to the walls in my office.  I love concepting the fall vibe for the store and our upcoming trip to North Carolina should give me just the creative breath of fresh air that I need. 

What does fall look like for you?  Are you gathering ideas for your must haves?  I know my style staples are firmly in place but there are a few things on my list to complete the picture.  I'll be back here tomorrow with those!

In the meantime, today is the last full day to stock up on India Hicks  goodies from our Canvas Interiors  Pop Up  shop last week.  Take a look at my favorites below. I cannot say enough about the Carmen Clutch. I know I sound like a broken record but I really really love mine. And the Beetle bags are the perfect gift for the college bound freshman.

SHOP THE POP UP 

CANVAS INTERIORS: SHOP OUR VIRTUAL POP UP SHOP

Our friends are gathering and I'm whipping up a summer salad for our India Hicks Pop Up Shop.  We have so much fun seeing friends at these get togethers so I thought I would share the event with you here. 

ENTER THE POP UP SHOP HERE

Read on for my advice and favorites:

I have quite a few favorites in the Collection. Number one has to be the Carmen Clutch. You just can't go wrong with this one.  It comes with a tassel (same color as clutch) but I like to add a different color tassel depending on my mood.  I highly recommend getting a black AND a stone Carmen Clutch.  I know, sounds crazy but you really never need another clutch and you can mix and match the tassels. 

SHOP: Carmen Clutch

Here is my Flamingo Agra Tassel in action.

As you know I don't do a ton of color but this little tassel packs a lot of punch. Just the right amount for me. 

SHOP: Agra Tassel

(ps: the bag lower right above and below top row middle is fab too - the Mayfair)

Here are some more of my favorites, especially the Siren Scarf and Beetle Bags.  The Beetle bags are indispensable and make great gifts.  They come in 5 different colors.  

 

I wear the Honour Bound Love token. It reminds me of my very proper Toronto all-girls school motto 'Keep well the Road'.  It is a good talisman to live a life of integrity. It was India's grandfather, Earl Mountbatten of Burma's family motto so I feel I am in good company. 

Join us today from wherever you are!  I wish I could send you a virtual cupcake.

 Shop the link to the pop up shop:  here

CANVASSTYLE SPOTLIGHT: INDIA HICKS COLLECTION

As we settle in to summer there is good news. For all of my sweet friends who love and want the Stone Carmen clutch from the India Hicks collection, it is available for pre-order. Softest clutch ever btw.

SHOP: pre order here now, ships end of July

I can tell you that behind the scenes as I quietly watch and learn from the life force that is India Hicks, this company is working very hard. She is working very hard.  I am happy to bring this line to you because I know that the attention to detail and sheer creativity that have gone in to the birth of this brand is heartfelt. India is not a 'personality' lending her name to a bunch of stuff. This is her 'stuff'.  It is of high quality and well thought out. It is her creativity and vision that you see. She's the real deal. Hard working, charming and real.

Take a look at some of my favorites and then explore the site. Read her stories and giggle a little. Or be inspired a little. Or touched a little. It is all part of her brand and it is really her voice. While her family history and lineage is quite impressive it is her bright smile and adventurous (and slightly cheeky) spirit that completes the picture of her lifestyle brand.

MY PICKS:

SHOP THESE LINKS TO MY FAVORITES 

Wild Spiderlily rollerball 

any and all Carmen Clutches

Ride Above It Love Token

Siren Scarf 

Carmen Clutch in Stone

Agra Tassel in Flamingo (put it on the Stone Carmen Clutch)

Black Hibiscus candle

The Grove Hand Lotion

any and all Beetle Bags (can't get enough of these) 

CANVASSTYLE UNIFORM

It has been a whirlwind here chez K with the end of the school year screeching to a halt, birthdays, lacrosse tournaments and black tie affairs (thus the lack of posts). Some of these activities were doubled up on the same day, some were back to back days and nights running into days.  

My survival guide at times like this is a uniform. Must be my all girls school uniform upbringing but it works. Boring? Maybe. But sanity-preserving - absolutely.

The best example of this was getting from a hot as hell Lacrosse tournament to a Black Tie affair and getting dressed in 30 minutes (yes I showered).

Uniform 1: Lacrosse tournament

Cut offs, white tee, TOMS, Panama Hat

Presto change-o:


Uniform 2:  Black Tie shindig

Ball skirt (sale!), black silk tank, F21 necklace, fancy shoes, (sale!) perfect India Hicks clutch

I find if I keep it simple and stick to my tried and true style, anything is possible. 

Including dancing in heels.