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HAPPY (NORDSTROM) ANNIVERSARY
The Nordstrom Anniversary sale comes to a close August 2. I must admit when the sale starts in July and I am firmly planted in summer, it takes a while for my gears to shift to fall. But once they shift they are in high gear. I cannot wait for fall.
Take advantage of these last few days of the sale. My advice? Go for the bigger ticket items. A coat. Or a favorite pair of boots. Or a new pair of jeans.
Here are my Nordstrom sale picks to get the most bang for your buck:
Take advantage of these last few days of the sale. My advice? Go for the bigger ticket items. A coat. Or a favorite pair of boots. Or a new pair of jeans.
Here are my Nordstrom sale picks to get the most bang for your buck:
Picture any of these items mixed with each other and they all work. put the plaid coat with the leather jeans and ankle bootie. Put the leather jacket with the boyfriend jeans and wedge booties. And so on and so on...
Its how I roll. I can promise you it makes life a lot easier in the morning.
SHOP COATS:
SHOP JEANS:
SHOP BOOTS:
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.
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.
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
TUNE IN TOMORROW
Tune in here tomorrow at 9am Eastern Time to shop with us at our India Hicks Pop Up shop!
If you are reading locally, join us at Canvas Interiors Winter Park. We've got cupcakes. And wine of course.
CANVAS INTERIORS LATELY: INDIA HICKS SUMMER POP UP SHOP
We are getting ready to host a summer lunch and India Hicks Pop Up Shop at Canvas Interiors Winter Park. We are excited to see old and new friends this Thursday July 23rd from 11am - 2pm
If you can't make it in person, please join us for an online POP UP! I will share the link here Thursday and you can pretend you are sipping Rose and chatting with friends. As you may know, we love our India Hicks moments. They are always fun and getting friends together on a hot summer afternoon for some wine is just my speed right about now.
We are excited to share a few new goodies so if you are reading locally, come join us! If you are reading from afar tune in Thursday for the virtual POP UP link.
If you are reading India, we will toast you with a glass of something lovely.
NORDSTROM ANNIVERSARY SALE COUNTDOWN
I am a big fan of the Nordstrom Anniversary sale. It is a forward-looking sale. In other words, get motivated for Fall because while you are at the beach, Nordies is selling sweaters.
If you are a Nordstrom card holder you can shop these links now with early access. If you don't have a card, July 17th is the start date of the sale. But you can still follow the links and put these things on your 'wish list' so you can just hit 'purchase' on the 17th. Set your alarm - this is a good sale folks.
I am completely obsessed with this whole look head to toe:
I would put this cute little sweater with these culottes:
If you are a Nordstrom card holder you can shop these links now with early access. If you don't have a card, July 17th is the start date of the sale. But you can still follow the links and put these things on your 'wish list' so you can just hit 'purchase' on the 17th. Set your alarm - this is a good sale folks.
I am completely obsessed with this whole look head to toe:
SHOP:
Vince hooded coat: SALE $464.90 (after sale $695)
Vince ribbed cashmere blend turtleneck: SALE $163 (after sale $245)
Vince Boyfriend Trousers: SALE $129.90 (after sale $195)
Vince Adley Mid Heel: SALE $284.90 (after sale $425)
I would put this cute little sweater with these culottes:
SHOP:
Chelsea28 Embroidered sweater: SALE $58.90 (after sale $88)
Rebecca Taylor Coulottes: SALE $216.90 (after sale $325)
And every year I think I want Hunter Boots and then I talk myself out of it (we live in Florida for goodness sake) but I really really want these. On Sale. Ok?
SHOP:
Hunter boots: SALE $169.90 (after sale $250)
I have been on the Nordstrom website today longer than I care to admit saving my 'wish list'.
If you are a Nordstrom cardholder GO NOW! You have early access.
The rest of us have to wait until July 17th.
sigh.
CANVASSTYLE CRUSH: KATIE MARTINEZ
I came across the work of Katie Martinez in 1st Dibs' magazine. I developed a major style crush and promptly wanted to share her work with you here.
It is a great article about how she got started and how her experience shaped the vision for her business today. I found a lot of great insights on stepping out on your own and making your business exactly the way you want it. From big brand experience to focusing on branding your decidedly smaller company is a path I walk on as well. Katie's mastery of the details and her clear vision for what will make her happy inspires me. And her work is pretty spectacular too.
read the article: here
see more of Katie's work: 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.
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:
MY PICKS:
SHOP THESE LINKS TO MY FAVORITES
CANVASSTYLE CRUSH
I have long been a fan of Emily of Cupcakes and Cashmere. She is one of the bloggers I have followed for a while now and have really enjoyed seeing her brand take flight. Fun fact for today:
Emily just launched a clothing line with Nordstrom and Shopbop today.
I am happy to share it with you here. It is a good edit of basics with a twist, with this first phase launching today. Two more phases to launch in the coming weeks.
I love seeing ideas and dreams turn into a business. Congratulations Emily on a great launch. I can't wait to see what else you have up your sleeve.
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CANVAS INTERIORS: GETTING PERSONAL
We have a lot going on this week at Canvas Interiors and in addition to the Summer Sale we are excited to donate to a great cause during the month of July. This is an opportunity for us to give back to a cause very close to our hearts.
During the month of July, 5% of all of our Lee Industries sales will be donated to the Global Down Syndrome Foundation.
My sweet, talented, funny, wonderful nephew Conor will benefit from the research and efforts of this amazing organization. This is yours truly snuggling with Conor 12 years ago. My sister just sent me this photo the other day as Conor was looking through his photo albums. I'm feeling a little nostalgic. Hard to believe he is 13.
Conor has endured 3 open heart surgeries and countless doctors appointments. He is a strong and creative 13 year old. He is a great chef and someday dreams of opening a restaurant. He is awesome.
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