Playlist No. 20 – New Years Eve from MØ, Metric, Thom Yorke, Max Frost, Four Tet & Funkerman
MØ (pictured) is such a bad ass–seriously. She’s my spirit animal and also the artist behind the first track of this week’s playlist about New Year’s Eve.
Become a Better Writer With These Tips
These days, writing is an essential skill, no matter what field you’re in. We text, we email, we convey instructions in messages. But boy is writing difficult! Good, cl
Hustlers: A Casual Conversation with David M. Smith
I’m pleased to share my first Hustlers interview since I shared the idea with you all last week; a chat with designer David M. Smith from San Fransisco. David and I have been
Playlist No. 19 – Sylas, Jenny Lewis, Vince Staples, MAHD & Roadkill Ghost Choir
Happy Wednesday folks. This week’s mix features a slow and somber schmorgishboard of rap, electronic and singer-songwriter. Pictured: Sylas, my new music obsession. [soundclo
Playlist No. 18 ft. Rag’N’Bone Man, Ghostly, Marian Hill, Omar LinX, Banff, Atlas Bound, The Dodos & Murlo
This week’s mix opens with a song by Rag’N’Bone Man that’s charged with intensity. I first heard the song when Shawn showed me the music video on Vimeo, whi
My Handmade Illustrated Quilted Blanket
Back in the fall I was asked to participate in an art show called ‘Objects Have Stories’ in Toronto. Me and 21 other top-tier Canadian illustrators were tasked to make
Playlist No. 17 – Twinztrack, Joshua Hyslop, ghostly, Lapalux & Joe Bataan
A very mixed-bag music mix this week to reflect my brain’s current status: scrambled. Tracks from Twinztrack, Joshua Hyslop, ghostly, Lapalux and Joe Bataan. [soundcloud url=
Friday Finds Serial is Renewed, Black Friday Deals, Dual Music Videos, Inspiration & Blogging Discoveries
1. I’m happy to have my store selected in Storenvy’s biggest small business sale ever where you can get 30% off EVERYTHING until Cyber Monday (December 1st). So shop my
Playlist No. 16 – Honne, Deptford Goth, Wulf & More
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How To Channel Inspiration: Three Things To Do When You’re Inspired
Finding inspiration and getting inspired is the easy part. But what to do and how to channel that energy is the hard part. This past 2 weeks, I’ve been teaching/guest lecturi
Playlist No. 15
It’s already nearing the end of November, apparently, and I think we all need some mid-week cheer. Let this music mix do the trick featuring Fictonian, Misun, .phase, M. Ward
This Week In Photos
Wishing a very fond farewell to fall with these photos from last week when it was still golden and the air was crisp but warm. Flash forward to today in Ontario and it’s -10
Around the House
My living room featuring an IKEA rug, BRYGHT Coral Armchair, Spun Studio pillow, Target lamp, a Structube Eiffel chair and art from some of my favourite illustrators such as Matthe
Playlist No. 14 – Grunge Rap and Hip Hop
When I’m facing a big, mountain of work or when I’m feeling blah, nothing helps get me through the day with a smile on my face than a good hip hop or rap song. So my fe
This Week In Photos: Gorgeous November Light
Last week I launched a new double-sided, concealed zipper throw pillow in my online shop! Inspired by birch trees and the beauty of nature, met with geometric and bold shapes, the
Friday Finds: Blind Guy, Throw Pillows, Outdoor Voices, A 6 Hour Long Playlist & More
1. Crushing on this blue geometric necklace. 2. Blind Guy is the only video you need to see all week, maybe even month. Seriously. 3. I was completely unaware of the fantastic tren
Playlist No. 13 – 100 Tracks
Oh boy. Get ready for over 6 hours of listening pleasure! It’s the first week of November and with 12 playlists under my belt, I decided to compile all of the goodness into o
Weekly Music Mix No. 12
Pictured: BØRNS This week’s mix features 2 Ø’s, one Ë and a dash of instrumental followed by somber tunes a la Lana-esque Chløé Black and shaky-voice-in-a-good-way
Weekly Music Mix No. 11
This mix is one of my favourites thus far; with tracks from Caribou’s new album, another artist named Tove (not Tove Lo, who would have thunk it?), cuteness from Little May a
Friday Finds No. 1
In the past, I’ve done round-ups of internet links or things you should know that I found from the week, but after some thinking, I’ve refined that category to more of
My Interview with Tuts+ About My Job as a Creative
Original post from Tuts+ Many thanks for Mary Winkler for the interview! Mary: This month I had the pleasure of interviewing Sabrina Smelko, whose work varies from illustration to
Weekly Music Mix No. 10
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This Week in Photos
Last Saturday, we had a couple over for dinner and Shawn snapped this shot of me rushing around getting ready. Fitting four of us comfortably around our small not-a-dining-table-ta
Weekly Music Mix No. 9
Find the needle in the haystack. This week’s playlist is a mix of mostly somber, moody tunes with one feel-good jam for good measure. It’s all about balance, baby. It a
Weekly Music Playlist No. 8
This week’s mix has a handful of gorgeous songs that are goosebump-worthy (like the first track by Agnes Obel and James Vincent McMorrow’s) with some fun, folky tracks
DIY Cotton and Wool Throw Blanket/Duvet
With fall in full swing and winter around the corner, this DIY throw blanket is useful, beautiful and easy to make. A perfect weekend afternoon project! I poke around my local thri
My $250 Kitchen Renovation: Before and After
When I bought my first home last year, I fell in love with its charm and potential–not it’s dated decor. I knew that with a little elbow grease, the home could be broug
New Music Weekly Playlist – September 24
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10 Ways Yoga Can Enrich Your Life and Career
(Pictured: Yoga Handstand | Wearing: Blundstone boots, Danier leather jacket) I first started practicing yoga when I was 15. I was recovering from a rough time — both physi
Weekly Mix Playlist
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Weekly Mix – Instrumental Weirdness
This week’s mix features instrumental tracks; no vocals, but all the weird. I find I get easily distracted when listening to most music–I end up singing along and chair
DIY Natural Lip Balm with Beeswax, Honey and Coconut Oil
Earlier this summer, I bought a few small bottles of essential oils to use as a natural air freshener, to repel mosquitoes and more. So when I got my hands on some raw honey from M
6 Productivity Tips For Those Who Work From Home
I thrive when I’m doing many things at once. I’m currently helping design Mozilla’s Firefox Operating System and working as a freelance illustrator/Art Director/d
Gusto 101: Cavolo Nero Kale Salad Recipe
In my top three favourite salads of all-time list is The Cavolo Nero from Gusto 101 in Toronto. It’s unlike any other kale salad in that it’s tender, sweet, salty
DIY Gone Awry: You’re Killing Me, Buster
I’m about to end the life of this f*&$ing pot holder I’ve been knitting this thing with polyester rope which has nearly killed me. I swear it’ll be the dea
Weekly Jams Playlist!
This week’s jams border on somber, but with some punches of fun to the gut such as a throwback cover to Ace of Base (!). I may have thrown in a surprise happy jam amidst the
How To Copy, Paste & Multiply Your Succulent Plants
If you’re anything like me, there’s nothing more thrilling than free things — and nothing more comforting than a home filled with plants. Lucky for people like us, Mothe
DIY Natural Beeswax Candles
When I was a little girl, I stuck a ball of beeswax up my nose. “I wish I could smell this forever!” were my famous last words before breaking out into panicked hysteri
Happy Plants for The Home and Office
Plants make people happy. No, really, dirt and gardening scientifically makes people happy. Maybe it’s because I’m a tad obsessed with my plants and garden at the mo
Weekly Playlist: 10 Feel-Good Songs To Get You Motivated
A mix of 10 feel-good tracks I discovered on The Hype Machine. View my entire playlist going back 4 years here. Looking for a more chill soundtrack? Look no further than this blog
Where to Find (Actually) Awesome Furniture in the GTA
When I moved into my new home last winter, I immediately began the thrilling hunt for affordable, good quality furniture. Prior to this, IKEA was my go-to-store, and while I still
How Yoga Helped Me Stop Over-Working
This article was first published in Computer Arts Magazine’s July 2014 issue. “Hi, My name is Sabrina and I’m a freelance workaholic.” You’re a freelancer. You’
Personal Design Projects: My Year-Long Labour of Love
Any self-initiated work requires plenty of discipline, but taking on one every single day is an altogether different prospect. Here’s what I’ve learned so far from my p
