STUDIO DAYS | NEW FOR FALL

It's been a while since I last posted. It has been a busy few weeks in the studio.

I have been working on launching the new AW items that will be added to the site this week!

The studio is also in full production mode, working on everyone's fall orders.

This is what the last couple weeks have looked liked...

 

Above are sneak peaks of the new AW Everday hand bag, and the all leather mini backpacks!

Fall is looking that much better. 

xo

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INSTAGRAM | THIS MONTH RECAPPED

Here is some of my favorite pics I posted on Instagram this month.

Feel free to follow me!

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ISLAND TIME | TOFINO TIME

 I just returned from a wonderful long weekend in Tofino with Joe's family. The Caravan Beach Shop is now restocked with one of a kind AW bucket bags!  Look how cute everything sits in this darling store. 

AW items @ Caravan: 

Nautical Bucket Bags | Driftwood Hooks | Baby Moccasins | Reclaimed Wool Bucket Bags

Meet Zina sitting pretty in front of the vintage flag wall. 

I picked up a pair of Soludos espadrille flats before I left. Summer is over,  I guess I should plan somewhere hot to take them.... hmmmm......... New Years in Mexico!?....

As promised here are some highlights and recommendations from my Tofino trip.

Highlight 1 | Surfing at Cox Bay

I am slowly improving my amateur surfing skills.  

I took the Hitcase out for some water soaked photos!

Highlight 2 | Tasting at Tofino Brewing Company

Cute hand carved signed, logo designed by the talented Janine Prevost!

We took home a growler of Reign In Blonde Ale... tasty!

Highlight 3 | Dinner at Shelter

Highlight 4 | Locally Foraged Chanterelle Mushrooms

Found on the main road just outside Caravan, how cute is this dude?!

 

Highlight 5 | Beautiful Blue on Blue on the Ferry Ride over

 

xo

AW

CARAVAN BEACH SHOP | Tofino, B.C.

Fresh from AW studios, I just sent off a bunch of custom hand stamped leather 'TOFINO' key chains to one of our super sweet retailers, Caravan Beach Shop.  The creative drive behind this shop is Jen Thorpe.  We first met when we worked together in Vancouver, this was part of my past life when I was working as a clothing designer at a major Canadian retailer.  Since then we have both started our own businesses, reflecting our mutual love for the Pacific coast.

Jen balances the perfect mix of locally made products, all your must-have surf accessories and vintage.  This shop tops the list of places to visit when you come to this super chill, laid back surf town.

I can't wait to visit Caravan next month when I go to Tofino.  I'll be hand delivering some new AW bags!  While I'm there I will also refresh my amateur surfing skills. I'll share some more of my favorite spots in Tofino next month during my visit.

xo
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