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The Nutcracker Market: Shop my booth in advance

18/11/2018

From November 29th to December 9th 2018, I will be participating in a well-known Christmas market at the Palais des Congrès in Montreal for the second year in a row: the Marché Casse-Noisette / Nutcracker market. It is my biggest show of the year, in the sense that I will have a large booth to present my world to you - all those colors, feelings and inspiring scenes that make you connect with Veni Etiam!

This year, I thought I'd offer a sneak peek at some of the large pieces that will be showcased in my booth, to give you a special chance at reserving them in advance at a special VIP rate (10% off).

Why? These large specialty pieces take over 2 weeks to produce, so by reserving them early, you make sure you have them before the holidays. It's also a way of thanking you (and rewarding you!) for being bold with your decor decisions, and for being part of my community.

Here are the large pieces you could reserve right now (until November 26th):

Li Prisuddi (Italy)
Satin print 16x24 inches
White wood frame included
Framed: $125 CAD
Reserve before November 26th and receive 10% discount

Deity (Japan)
Satin print 11x14 inches
White rustic wood frame included
Framed: $100 CAD
Reserve before November 26th and receive 10% discount

Winter on the Plateau (Canada)
Brushed aluminum (metal) disk 12x12 inches
Floater frame and wire attached to the back (ready to hang)
$119 CAD
Reserve before November 26th and receive 10% discount

Converging Boats (Spain)
Epoxy resin brushed aluminum (metal) art, 20x30 inches
Floater frame and wire attached to the back (ready to hang)
$499 CAD
Reserve before November 26th and receive 10% discount

Unmistakable Sight (Canada)
Brushed aluminum (metal) disk 10x10 inches
Floater frame and wire attached to the back (ready to hang)
$109 CAD
Reserve before November 26th and receive 10% discount

New Life in Hiroshima(Canada)
Satin print 12x18 inches
Black wood frame included
Framed $100 CAD
Reserve before November 26th and receive 10% discount

Bicicletta (Italy)
Fine-art print 16x20 inches
White frame included
Framed $120 CAD
Reserve before November 26th and receive 10% discount

Lincoln Park (USA)
Satin print 11x14 inches
White rustic wood frame included
Framed: $100 CAD
Reserve before November 26th and receive 10% discount

Painted Blue (Italy)
Satin print 12x18 inches
White wood frame included
Framed $100 CAD
Reserve before November 26th and receive 10% discount

All My Wishes (Greece)
Acrylic 10x10 inches
Floater frame and wire attached to the back (ready to hang)
$139 CAD
Reserve before November 26th and receive 10% discount

Mirror Waters of Levico (Italy)
Brushed aluminum (metal) art 12x18 inches
Floater frame and wire attached to the back (ready to hang)
$189 CAD
Reserve before November 26th and receive 10% discount

Palais des Congrès (Canada)
Brushed aluminum (metal) disk 12x12 inches
Floater frame and wire attached to the back (ready to hang)
$119 CAD
Reserve before November 26th and receive 10% discount

Unmistakable Sight (Canada)
Fine art print 11x14 inches
Black wood frame included
Framed $89 CAD
Reserve before November 26th and receive 10% discount

Vintage Vieux-Montréal (Canada)
Brushed aluminum (metal) art 11x14 inches
Floater frame and wire attached to the back (ready to hang)
$149 CAD
Reserve before November 26th and receive 10% discount

Two Hearts, limited edition (Canada)
Limited print run with license from sculptor Jim Dine, 12x12 inches
White wood frame included
Framed $80 CAD
Reserve before November 26th and receive 10% discount

Malinconia (Italy)
Fine art print 11x14 inches
Black wood frame included
Framed $89 CAD
Reserve before November 26th and receive 10% discount

If any of these large ready-to-hang or framed pieces have your name on it, contact me right away to reserve it at 10% off. (Please note that the item must be paid in full in advance).

In addition to these large pieces, I will be selling hundreds of local and international prints, metal prints and postcards (new this year!), for which you will have the option of purchasing an inexpensive but high-quality frame. I will also be taking your custom orders (production time: 2 weeks due to the holiday rush) and will also have tons of gift items like coasters, pouches, notebooks, magnets and gift certificates available. Be sure to check out my Holiday Gift Guide for a preview!

Also new this year, the FIRST customer of every day will have the chance to open the advent calendar and will receive a free gift or a discount applicable in my booth on that day only. Mark your calendar to swing by at 11 am between November 29-December 9th to be the first at my booth! Entry is FREE!

To get an early start on your shopping, visit my shop or my Etsy shop and use the coupon code INMTL to pick up your purchase to save on shipping fees and delays.

I can't wait to help you find inspiring decor items this holiday season. See you soon!

From my heart to yours.

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New in shop this holiday: Postcard prints and a Montreal calendar

18/11/2018

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Where did the year go? I mean, wasn't it summer two weeks ago?!

The holiday preparations have hit and I have been SO busy creating amazing things for you! Don't miss my Holiday Gift Guide which gives you great ideas of how to treat others (and yourself) this season. You'll also see my list of upcoming holiday events if you want to shop in person or pick up your orders.

So, what's new for you? Two products that you've been asking me about FOR YEARS.

Postcards and a Montreal calendar.

The postcards measure 4x4 inches, because there's something special about square prints! Typically, the smallest size prints I offer you is 8x8 inches, but now you can get several of your favorite images on a smaller size, still on great quality textured paper.

There are over 50 different images of Montreal or travel destinations, so you'll have ample opportunity to choose cards that will inspire you or someone you know.

You can write a message on the back and send them, or you can keep them as art prints by creatively displaying them or framing them. I'll have a few framing options available on hand if you like that idea.

I'll be unveiling this postcard collection at the Nutcracker Market (Marché Casse Noisette) in Montreal at the Palais des Congrès between November 29th and December 9th, so stop by to see them and choose your favorites. If you want VIP access, sign up to my newsletter and I'll tell you how to get VIP tickets and a special discount before the event opens to the public!

The Montreal calendar is another very simple gift idea. The calendar consists of 12 sheets of eggshell cardstock measuring 5x7 inches, with 5x5 high-quality photographic prints that you could easily cut out and keep for yourself or gift to others as high-quality prints or cards once the month is done.

The images are my color + black and white photographs of Montreal - many of which have become your favorite bestselling images from my collection!

Displaying the calendar is easy. It does not take up much room and hangs on your wall or your gridwall wire grid with the rose gold clip that is included. The clip has a hole in it for easy hanging. You could also display it on an inexpensive easel or stand that you could find at Ikea, De Serres, Michael's, Amazon or other stores. As the pages are individual (not bound) you could even put up one month at a time with magnets on your fridge!

As I'll only be printing a small batch of these calendars, you could reserve yours by placing an order through my Etsy shop. You can pick it up in person at one of my next events by using the coupon code INMTL.

Aside from these two main lines of products, I've also added tons of new prints fresh off the printer. Check out the Holiday Gift Guide to see more!

Are you planning on coming to any of my holiday markets this year?

From my heart to yours.

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Autumn in Montreal: Fall colors in our neighborhoods

2/11/2018

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This fall, I vowed to go on weekly photo-walks through Montreal neighborhoods to really take in the fiery colors before they faded into a long, unrelenting winter. Despite a very busy schedule, pushing myself to take my camera out for a walk helped renew my energy, creativity and courage (because many of my projects are in uncharted territories for me right now!)

The residential streets in the Plateau Mont-Royal and Hochelaga-Maisonneuve neighborhoods held beautiful treasures, no matter how grey a day it was.

I never tire of our walk-up staircases, contrasts between adjacent homes, how nature and wrought-iron get tangled into one, and the secret universes tucked away in back alleys.

On the day I chose to visit Parc Lafontaine, the sun created a symphony of color. The squirrels and ducks seemed lighthearted, basking in light and tapestries of fallen leaves. The main aisle coming in from the entrance on Rachel Street (corner Calixa Lavallée) was almost regal. A quiet weekday mid-morning, only my footsteps could be heard crashing through the ankle-deep row of leaves. Squirrels were pouncing and diving from benches all around me, playful and friendly. Leaves were falling all around me, getting caught in my long hair or on the sleeves of my wooly sweater. It was magical, and before I knew it, I had spent three hours in the park.

I also took some time to stroll through the campus of my alma mater McGill University. If you step off the main paths, you'll find little pockets of color and peace to read, think or - in my case - take pictures.

These are just a few of the picturesque corners of Montreal in autumn. Our city boasts a ton of charming areas and cozy cafes to discover. Making it a habit to take a short walk and to notice the beauty of this season does the mind and body good.

Do you like to take walks in the fall? What is your favorite corner in Montreal?

From my heart to yours.

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