First of all, wow!

Thank you to everyone who stopped by the shop last Friday. It was my biggest update yet after a long hiatus. I’m so humbled and grateful for the warm reception of the new tote bags!

I’m fulfilling all orders as fast as possible. Expect to see tracking details in your inbox very soon! I can’t wait to see you using your bags!

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My 2nd year shopiversary is slowly approaching (Sept) and I’ve been preparing some new color combinations to celebrate 🎉. I will be releasing a few at a time starting in June and of course, newsletter subscribers will be the first to know! Sign up here to get the inside scoop!

 

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As you know, I initially made this bag for my recent travels to Ottawa earlier this year to visit Radley. (More about that here if you’re new). I only made the trip a handful of times but Radley has been commuting every single weekend. At first, I hated the idea of this new venture. The thought of being far away from each other on top of shouldering the kids and chores by myself was daunting.

A few months in and it’s surprisingly not that bad. For me anyway.  Thanks to technology, we’re able to stay in touch 24/7 and it helped that he’s been consistent in coming home every week. However, this arrangement is no longer sustainable. It’s taken a toll on him and it’s certainly not enough for the kids. They resist every time he leaves and are left heartbroken. It’s been an emotional roller coaster ride for them and it’s for this reason we made the decision to relocate – at least for the time being.

It’s not really a goodbye because my eldest, Ryan, will remain in Toronto to finish school. We’ll be back often to check on him and our home.

The move will take place sometime in the summer. I have a couple more orders to finish before I can pack up. The shop will remain open during this transition and I hope to launch the new collection in time for my 2nd year anniversary.

I’ll continue to update you here as things progress.

 

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