How did it get to be March!  Wow, the year has really passed by so quickly.  I've been keeping busy working on new designs between my travels so far this year.  Went to Mexico in January for a well needed vacation after the madness of the holiday season.   Then headed out with a few friends to LA in February and am off on another get-away to NYC this weekend.  This one will really break the bank as my friend is a major shopaholic...I guess that's what credit cards are for!

I've applied for a few shows this year, so far I've confirmed the One of a Kind Show here in Vancouver, just waiting to hear about the rest.  I'll give you a hint though, I'll probably be in Edmonton in May and will most likely take a trip out to Calgary to visit some of my stores.  I'm also crossing my fingers on another but but don't want to give that one away just yet!

Did a bit of an update on the website, just wanted to lighten it up for the year.   I'm looking into possibly having some sort of on line shopping available on my site.  I didn't realize there are so many things to consider, so many price points, options, etc!  I just want to have a few items available for purchase if need be.  Any recommendations for 'do it yourself' shopping carts would be appreciated!

LYNNsteven BOUTIQUE

225 Carrall Street

Vancouver, BC

Tel: 604.899.0808

I'm so very excited to announce that TOODLEBUNNY has a new retailer in the heart of Gastown!  I met with Nicole of LYNNsteven at the One of a Kind Show this past fall.  I finally got to grab a sneek peek this past weekend of the store that will be opening any day now.  The store is an absolute must see!  The design is like nothing I've ever seen.  It's modern with clean lines but still maintains the heritage feel of Gastown with the original hexed tile flooring.   Reminds me of some of the shops in the heart of NYC, pop by and say hi!  Nicole is super sweet, you won't be disappointed!

I've been working really hard to plow through all the holiday orders and I think I've finally made it!  So here's a list of your favourite stores that are fully stocked with new TOODLEBUNNY jewels.

VANCOUVER

Barefoot Contessa – 3715 Main St

Barefoot Contessa - 1928 Commercial Drive

Briers – 2070 W. 4th Ave

Fine Finds – 1014 Mainland St

Rain Salon & Boutique – 1544 W. 2nd Ave

Shop Cocoon – 3345 Cambie St 

ALBERTA

Worth - 119 - 1013 17th Ave SW, Calgary, AB

Nokomis - 10318 - 82 Ave, Edmonton, AB

ONTARIO

Bubble Pop Beauty - 474 Queen St. East, Sault Ste. Marie, ON

If you can't find what you're looking for please feel free to contact me and I'd be more than happy to mail something out to you.   Maybe you saw something at one of my recent shows and you're not sure where to find it?  I can direct you to a retail store near you that has the piece in stock and if it's not available I can get it to you!   If you're in Vancouver I can arrange for items to be picked up at Shop Cocoon until Dec 23, but you won't leave it that long...would you?

Happy Holidays!

xo TOODLEBUNNY

My last two shows for the season here in Vancouver are coming up very soon!  I'll be at Portobello West for the two day Holiday Market this weekend as well as the last one of the season.   Last chance until spring 2010!  

If you can, please bring along a non perishable food item for the food bank to help those in need.  Santa will remember you, I promise!

Market dates:

Saturday Nov 28  12-6

Sunday Nov 29  12-6

Saturday Dec 12  12-6

Sunday Dec 13  12-6

Hope to see you there!!!

www.portobellowest.com for more info

TOODLEBUNNY was interviewed last week by Sarah Petrescu from Victoria's Times Colonist.  She wanted to feature a few Vancouver designers that will be participating in the upcoming IGLOO show this weekend.   I was lucky enough to make the cut, thanks Sarah!   Here's my bit...

TRUDY WYNANS -- TOODLEBUNNY

Adornment from nature

Trudy Wynans (a.k.a. Toodles, Toots or TOODLEBUNNY) was born and raised in Port Alberni and attended Malaspina University College before moving to Vancouver in 1995. She describes her designs as "an imaginative jewelry collection with feminine yet edgy pieces."

"I draw my inspiration from nature's flora and fauna, evidenced by the use of birds, leaves and tusks that have become signatures of my designs," she said. "The pieces vary from being simple and pretty to ones that are a bit more rock 'n' roll."

What materials do you use?

"I work mostly in 14-karat gold fill and combine with Swarovski crystals, charms, semiprecious stones, carved bone, brass and horn. I have recently started a collection of one of a kind and 'one of a few' pieces created exclusively from reclaimed vintage bits and baubles."

What kind of exposure has your work had?

"Juno-nominated Ndidi Onukwulu wore one of my necklaces on the red carpet at the Juno awards this year. She was also featured as one of 30 of Canada's most influential women and wore one of my cuffs for the photo shoot in the October (2009) edition of Flare magazine.

"I also just recently found out that Kim Basinger picked up three of my necklaces from a store in Yaletown while she was here filming The Death and Life of Charlie St. Cloud."

More details at: toodlebunny.com/press

TOODLEBUNNY is available at Rebel Rebel, Oscar and Libby's and will be at the Out of Hand and Noel Bazaar fashion markets.

read the full article on line here:

http://www.timescolonist.com/life/market+market/2205449/story.html

Igloo is a Holiday Bazaar for locally designed fashion and accessories featuring 20 designers at the Marriot Ballroom.  Join us for a full day of shopping, great DJ riffs, visual screen show, a roaming fashion show, tapas, cash bar, lounge area and so much more!

Doors open at 12 noon, free admission until 5pm.  After 5pm admission will be $5 with partial proceeds to the food bank, come on down to hear the DJ spin, have a cocktail at the cash bar and shop till you drop!  I'll be located at booth #5 next to the visual screen show.

For more than 20 years Out of Hand has been bringing some of Canada's finest artisans to Victoria.  Shoppers have the opportunity to buy thoughtful and unique gifts directly from the artists and designers, supporting the local art community.  Whether this is your first Out of hand fair or your 21st, please join us in celebrating a seasonal Victoria tradition in our new location, The Crystal Garden.  I'll be located on the upper level, corner booth #98.  Come by and say hi!

7th Annual Noel Bazaar 

Victoria's Hippest Art and Craft Fair!

Victoria Event Centre

    1415 Broad St

Tuesday      Dec 1  5-9

Wednesday  Dec 2  2-9

Thursday     Dec 3  2-9

30 local artists, designers & crafters are presenting their wares at this unique and popular Christmas Market.

Admission by donation, licensed event.  For more info call Rebel Rebel 250.380.0906

Here's a sneak peek at one of the limited edition pieces I made for the One of a Kind Show.

Some new designs and colors of the reclaimed leather bracelets.

New pieces from the Vintage Feather, Leather n' Pyrite Collection

On the sweeter side......

So come by and see me at the One of a Kind Show this weekend!  I'm located in corner booth C1 to the left of the main entrance next to the rising stars.

Just got word from the lovely ladies of Fine Finds that Kim Basinger was in their fabulous boutique and picked up not one, but three necklaces from TOODLEBUNNY!

I'll have some brand new jewels in store just in time for this Fall Shopping Party. This is an event not to be missed! Hope to see you there!

for more info check out www.thestylespy.com/event

Visit FAVOURITE and sneak a peek at the new fall collections from DRU'S DESIGNS, TOODLEBUNNY, and BRONSINO DESIGNS. Enjoy some nibbles and bevvies, meet the designers and get a head start on your fall wardrobe!

for more info: Facebook Event Details

My first attempt at designing something with jersey!   Deconstructed a small woman's regular tee, added some metal chain/jersey braided shoulderstaps and tassels.  Kind of reminds me of those t-shirts that were slashed fringe embelished with colored pony beads from the eighties.  I think mine had a persian kitten with a rose with a bit of silver sparkle...oh how I loved that t-shirt!  I used to love taking apart vintage finds and 'modernizing' them back in highschool.  Haven't done that in a while, felt pretty good!  Who knows, maybe I'll make myself a few new summer tunics while I still remember how!

So here's the deets on the event I created my Rockin' Tunic for.  If you want to support a good cause, and get yourself a cool one of a kind wearable piece of art,  then head on down to Favourite Gifts and put in your bid!

July 4 - July 11

Local designers and artists will be given both a ladies and a mens t-shirt as a blank canvas in which to create something fab. The tees will then be auctioned off with 100% of the proceeds going to the North Shore Women's Centre

Opening Party July 4th
with wine and goodies

Silent auction held until July 11 at Favorite Gifts in the Lonsdale Quay

Please come down and bid on these wearable pieces of art!!!!

check out the Facebook Page:  The T-Shirt Project

Follow me on Twitter to find out about upcoming shows, new retail locations or when new jewels have been delivered to your favourite store! 

http://twitter.com/TOODLEBUNNY

I'm looking forward to this one!  My first trip to Edmonton, can't wait to see what the city has to offer, hoping to stumble upon a few cool stores.  I'm told Whyte st. is the place to check out for shopping.  Any suggestions of places I need to check out please let me know!

ION Magazine features TOODLEBUNNY! April 2009

Pieces from the new ECOUTURE Collection Shown:

'Our Lady Full of Grace' Bracelet

'Medevil Cross' Necklace - One of a Kind

My latest collection, ECOUTURE, conveys an image of old-world craftsmanship meeting modern day sustainable design. Pieces from this collection are hand-crafted predominantly with sustainable materials. Reclaimed leather, vintage dead-stock brass chains & charms, and rare finds are transformed with hand braiding, asymmetry and draped chains creating an environmentally conscious, yet fashionable jewelry line. ECOUTURE will focus on statement pieces that are fashion forward, yet totally wearable. The collection will be exclusive in the sense that these pieces will only be available as either one of a kind, or depending on material availability, limited to one of a few.

See Press page for more info

Hello crafty kids! I'm cleaning out my jewelry studio and will be selling beads, base metal findings, stones, base metal chains & charms that need a new home. I'm blowing this stuff out, the prices will be unbelievable!!! See pics for some samples of items that will be at the sale plus sooooooo much more!

There will be ten designers of clothing, lingerie, bags & jewellery at this sale.  TONNES of fabric 'by the yard', sewing notions, trims, elastic, jewellery making supplies, beads, chains, findings etc. 

First 25 people through the door receive a free gift!  Save the date...don't be late!!!

Hope to see you there!!!

BUY the Yard 2

Sunday, March 22, 2009

11am - 4pm

1275 Venables (@ Clark - Look for Russel Food Equipment Bldg)

Free Parking!  Or right on the 22 MacDonald/Knight bus route

Come by the Portobello West Market Season Opener, Saturday and Sunday, March 28 & 29 from 12 - 6pm both days.  Showcasing over 110 artists/designers of fabulous jewellery, clothing, bags, accessories & art.  Located in the Rocky Mountaneer Train station, just behind Home Depot off Terminal Ave east of Main St.

$2 admission at the door, children 12 and under get in for free!

www.portobellowest.com for more info

Hope to see you there!