Stay Home Club: Home Life, February

February 25, 2014November 11, 2014Leave a comment

I think everyone this winter is starting to feel like they would just like to join the stay at home club…and really, no one does staying home better (and more stylishly) than Stay Home Club. Their newest mood book is all kinds of cozy-comfy, “I’m at home, but I still look cool” vibes.

Stay Home Club is a Canadian brand, based in Montreal, run by the talented and beautiful illustrator Olivia Mew (we have talked about Olivia several times now…she created the Larkspur logo remember!?) While I clearly don’t dress this casual on a regular basis…has anyone ever seen me in a t-shirt?! (i do own a few) I feel an affinity to Stay Home Club because of what it represents. Being an introvert can sometimes feel isolating, so it’s nice to see a company that celebrates the quiet, introspective folk out there. Introverts, we unite as one!

Photography: Laurence Philomene
Models: Camille P. & Kyle B.
Images c/o SHC FB

The Little Shop

January 31, 2014November 11, 20146 Comments

Last weekend I surprised my best friend Kristen by showing up in Montreal for her birthday. Besides me getting extremely and disgustingly sick on the final days visiting that glorious city, it was such a fun time (as always, Mtlers are the best people). Mtl has alot of genuinely interesting stores and neighbourhoods, if you’re willing to really dig and wander. It’s hard for me to say, but as far as I can tell from the many visits I have done in that city, the vintage stores are some of the best. Better than Toronto, in my opinion. And there is one particular shop I speak of, a strange shop – strange because it is only known through word of mouth – The Little Shop.

I have many friends who reside, or can call Montreal their home city, so I had heard about this shop from several of them. But alas, every time I visited Montreal, the shop was either closed, or we were staying far enough away that the trek to it would have been ridiculous without a car. It is only open 4 days a week for only 3hrs on those days. It is owned by a wonderfully eccentric woman, in her home. Yes, a house! We’re talking vintage and antiques EVERYWHERE, 3 floors filled to the brim, washrooms, kitchen, no place is untouched by the glorious dust of decades past. We spent a good hour digging through old objects and clothes, and were given tea to sip on and cookies to munch on. It’s the sort of vibe I would like to have if and when I own my own store.

If you ever find yourself in Montreal, I highly recommend checking this place out.

1002 Ogilvy
Park Ex
Wed, Thurs, Sat 2-5pm
Sun 12-3pm
514-992-3364
twitter: The_Little_Shop
instagram: @thelittleshopmtl

Larkspur at Spring Vintage Market

May 22, 2013November 11, 20142 Comments

Our first pop-up has come and gone, and we could not have asked for a better one. The day started out VERY early, with plenty of unpacking, steaming, hanging and booth set-ups with the help of our dearest friend, Lindsay (Lindsay, you are a god send). Penny Lebo of The Clothing Miner, was a gracious host/organizer, and made the day run smoothly with not one single kink to be found! (THANK YOU PENNY!)

The day was filled with vintage galore, bbq’d hot/veggie dogs, PBR, sangria, homemade cookies, kimchi, tons of sun, good music and even better friends.

We were lucky enough to meet fellow blogger Camille of Unpretentious Bouquet Of Parentheses selling her vintage from her shop, Irene & Irene Vintage. Oh my goodness, she has some of the most beautiful vintage I have seen in a long while. My heart skipped a couple beats every time I skimmed through her racks. I ended up treating myself to one of her blouses, as I could not stop thinking about it throughout the day.

Thanks to anyone and everyone who helped us out, came by to visit, bought some things or opened up their home to the sale! People are awesome!

Come say hello!

May 16, 2013November 11, 2014Leave a comment

If you live in, or near Montreal, come and meet the two weirdos who run Larkspur. We’ll be toting our wares at the Spring Vintage Market in NDG all day! Beers, music and a rooftop patio – plus the weather says it’s going to be nice! We’d love to see you! There will be tons of great vintage sellers!!! Don’t be shy 🙂 !!!