calling all pyts, part 2

We're having a little party.

Leslie Wiegand is a local Victoria artist who operates under the paint-name Somebunny. She claims to have been born in a farm full of feral kittens, but that may be a stretch of the truth, as she is lovely and has no claw scars. Somebunny's work is a combination of her inspiration and texture, drawing her stories from said barn, squally coastal forests, and half-narratives of fairy tales and family histories. Each piece of plywood is carefully chosen by Somebunny, who looks at the particular grains and shadows of each piece in hopes of adding to tone, and evoking texture. Her work has illuminated Rebel Rebel, and we want to show her how happy her paintings have made us.

Randi, creator of the recycled leather Ora Bags, is fascinated by other people's stories. The looseness and supple bulk of leather-worn dancing, shivered in, scraped across sidewalks, tenderly removed, passed from hand to hand to hand and slipped on as a symbol-is a legacy she wishes to continue. Her bags begin as rescued leather pants and jackets, and are reincarnated. She wants them to hold your love letters, your bad decisions, your compact. She wants you to wear them, and to continue their adventure.

Please drop in on January 28th between 6 and 10PM for A Handmade's Tale, so we can celebrate our Victoria talents. We'll bring some refreshments, you bring your lovely selves. We can't wait to see you there.

calling all pyts.

include these in your plans:

St. Vincent February 3rd, Element. Tickets on sale at Ditch and Lyle's Place. $15 a pop.

Introduce yourself by listening to "Marrow" and "Laughing with a Mouth of Blood".

Great Lake Swimmers January 27th, Alix Goolden Hall. Victoria's mysterious and melodic John-Rae Fletcher opening. Tickets at Lyle's Place or Ditch, $22.

Introduce yourself to John-Rae with the song "Oh, Maria."

Introduce yourself to the swimmers with "Backstage with the Modern Dancers".

wait for it.

'spring color preview' presented to you in a photo essay.

are we there yet? are we there yet? are we there yet?

give us all your money.

sale sale sale.
everything in store is marked down for your guilty spending pleasure.
please help us make room for our spring stock.
come and visit us! bring us habit coffees! we love you forever!

things we like.

you're welcome.

find more lifetime collective in store starting feb 15th.

find more vancouver-based salazar video here.

hello beautiful.

spring is coming. we promise.