SCOUT Scouting Independent Talent Across The Globe
December 2010
Holiday issue
jasmin sparrow
SCOUT
Scouting Independent Talent Across The Globe PUBLISHER Coleman Media Group EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Delina C. editor@myscoutmagazine.com Advertising Account Executive Melissa Lee myscoutmagazine@gmail.com CONTRIBUTING TALENT Maude Arsenault Photographer www.maudearsenault.com
Noemiah Jewelry Designer www.noemiah.com
Marie Hochhaus Photographer www.mariehochhaus.de
Blue Poppy Jewelry Designer bluepoppyjewelry.bigcartel.com
Jasmin Sparrow Designer www.jasminsparrow.com
Merry Blues Art Paper Goods www.merrybluesart.com
Beatrice Holloway Designer Label www.beatriceholloway.com
Theme Fragrance Fragrance www.themefragrance.com
Aphro Chic Home Goods Designer www.aphrochicshop.com
Heather Dahl Home Goods Designer www.dahlhausart.com
Dandelion & Grey Event Planner www.dandelionandgreyblog.com
In Leaf Design Textile Art Designer www.inleafdesign.com
Wamda Kujzac Mixed Media Artist www.wanda-kujacz.com
Nostalgia Organics Organic Soaps & Toiletries www.nostalgiaorganics.com
Pepper Sprouts Home Goods Designer www.peppersproutdesigns.com
Sara Orme Photographer www.saraorme.com
Blonde Birdie Boutique www.blondebirdie.com Wicked Little Fox Shoe Boutique www.wickedlittlefox.com Ricochet Waves Wearable Art www.ricochetwaves.com Un Lieu Sur Terre Home Goods & Textiles www.unlieusurterre.com JKL Design www.etsy.com/shop/jkldesign
Inside This Issue 12 Beatrice Holloway 16 Holiday Style Guide 18 Aphro Chic 36 Nostalgia Organics 38 Noemiah 42 Holiday Entertaining 53 BakeLab
SCOUT
Scouting Independent Talent Across The Globe
ON THE COVER Photographer Sara Orme Feather Head Piece Jasmin Sparrow
jasmin sparrow
photography Maude Arsenault
6 Holiday Market
Mad Tea Garden
Catherine Campbell
All in Stiches
Y HOLIDA Market THESE HANDMADE AND VINTAGE GOODIES MAKE EXCELLENT GIFTS FOR ALL THE LOVES IN YOUR LIFE.
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The Fancy Lamb
In Leaf Design
Dahlhaus
Nostalgia Organics
Blue Poppy
Tinahdee
Bagatelles and Co.
HOLIDAY MARKET
Peggy Wolf
Leigh Viner
leigh viner
Catherine Campbell
Peggy Wolf
RC
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Samantha Hahn
DC
Nancy Xiaoxi
Lola
DESIGNER SCOUT "SWEET FEMININE KNITS FOR YOUR CLOSET" Y
The Designer Label
beatrice holloway CHIC STYLE ALONG WITH COMFORTABLE KNIT, IT DOESN'T GET ANY SWEETER THAN WENDY WONG'S NEW LINE. Noticing a void in designer knitwear, she decided to fill her newest collection with affordable sweet and feminine knits that fit into any girl’s closet with ease. The line’s name was inspired by a fictional great grandmother fond of knitting on her porch – just one of the varying mediums Wong used for inspiration along with kittens and strawberry lemonade.
With the success of her edgy contemporary line Maison, Wong was eager to experiment with new designs and fabrics that would have something for everyone in terms of colors, fit and fabric. The endearing Beatrice Holloway line debuted in Spring 2008 with eager buyers in Japan, Canada and the United States.
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www.beatriceholloway.com
"STYLE & COMFORT WITH EFFORTLESS EASE"
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What type of music do you listen to while you work? I like to start my mornings off slow, with something more jazzy, and speed up the
pace as the day goes. I definitely need something higher energy for that 3-4pm tired time. That’s when I blast Yelle or Lady Gaga
If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be? My impatience! Hurry up!
When are you happiest? Travelling! My job allows me to travel the
world and I’m always finding inspiration everywhere! It’s thrilling to
see what people are wearing on the other side of the world, the colors,
fabrics, textures, architecture, retail shops etc. I love experiencing new cultures, foods, languages and meeting new people.
Did you go away on vacation? If so where? Highlight from the trip? After my work part in Hong Kong, I flew to Phuket, Thailand and Bali,
Indonesia. Both were so beautiful, tropical and inspiring, I couldn’t stop thinking resort collections!
Fashion mistake you will never live down? My one and only perm. I was so obsessed with trying to give my stick straight hair some
body, that I gave my chin length hair a perm. And not a wavy one, a
tight curly one that ended up as a small afro. Paired with my lavender
rimmed glasses and shoulder pads (it was the 80’s!), it was truly a low point in my fashion career.
How has your style changed over the past 10 years? I’ve always
loved colour and pattern but as I’ve gotten older it’s gone from crazy
vintage mix and match to a little more subtle (like 1 print at a time as opposed to a few!)
Business Goals for 2011? Expansion into Asia.
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STYLE GUIDE
Holiday Party
THE HOLIDAY SEASON IS HERE! TIME TO WRAP YOURSELF IN CUTE PARTY FROCKS
lipsy
Sparkle me...
Boho holiday chic! asos
“Create your own signature style”
Mod twist
Inspiration: Party dresses, long lengths and vintage accessories! Y
asos
Young & Fresh
Modern Chic
asos
“So many ways to style the night”
aqua
Bold Statement
Old school glamour and shades of black.Y
DESIGNER SCOUT “The most beautiful rooms tell a story.”
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phroChic began three years
artists and designers from around the globe as
ago - the brainchild of Creative
well as all that was interesting and new within
Director & Founder, Jeanine Hays. Originally
modern design, Jeanine set out to prove that
taking
blog,
ethnic heritage and culture could go hand in
AphroChic became a place for Jeanine, a
hand with the luxurious and the modern. She
policy attorney, to escape the stresses of
coined the phrase, “Modern, Soulful, Style,”
legal work and share her passion for design.
to embody her personal vision of a new kind
shape
as
interior
design
AphroChic became a means of looking at design from a new perspective. Highlighting
of design – one that embraces culture and the unique admixture of the traditional and the contemporary that helps to define us all.
“ Cultural reflection, ethnic-inspired prints, and embracing a global lifestyle.�
“A home should be a personal reflection of who you are.”
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y the beginning of the blog’s
second year, Jeanine was ready to go beyond writing about design and started to create designs of her own. In partnership with her husband, Bryan Mason, an academic pursuing his Ph.D. at the University of California Berkeley, the two began to develop a business that would specialize in small but impactful pieces. The
journey
from law to design has been an
interesting one. Since the company’s launch in 2009, AphroChic pieces have been featured in Lucky Magazine, Nesting Newbies, Chesapeake Home, California Home + Design and various interior design blogs. The pillow collection made it onto the 2010 California Home + Design Hit List, celebrating the best in California design. Jeanine also has a weekly feature on color and textiles on HGTV’s interior design blog, Design Happens, and participated as an online guest judge for the 2010 season of HGTV’s Design Star.
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aphrochicshop.com
“Good design doesn’t have to sacrifice the environment.””
WHAT WE BELIEVE AphroChic was created in 2009 as an embodiment of its mantra of modern soulful style. Jeanine Hays, the company’s founder and creative director, bases her work on the belief that a synthesis of high-end design and ethnic culture can create a style that is reflective of the individual while still being of the highest quality and the latest fashion. It is this belief, coupled with an unending dedication to environmental consciousness and sustainable design that gives AphroChic its unique blend of modern soulful style. Y
Jeanine Hays Creative Director & Founder
HOLIDAY MARKET
dwyer
blonde birdie
velvet bean
my owl barn
monkey & squirrel
un lieu sur terre
pepper sprouts
ricochet waves
HOLIDAY MARKET
henry road
twin set
ink and peat
lou rota
andrea bonelli
theme fragrance
stacey winters
wicked little fox silverstudio
Gilded Cage the
by
Wanda Kujacz
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HOLIDAY MARKET ingredients from sustainable, organic materials
NOSTALGIA organic soaps & toiletries Doing their part to make people happy and healthy, Y one organic wildcrafted botanical at a time. Nostalgia Life
The simple, natural pleasures. Taking time to laugh with our children, nurture friendships and watch a butterfly’s erratic flight. Enjoy a warm cup of honey tea and give thanks to all the beautiful things around us.
Nostalgia Philosophy
Our philosophy is simple. We want to do our part to make people happy and healthy and to make the earth a better place. So we do it through nurturing, artisan beauty.
Nostalgia Promise
Nostalgia was founded on a commitment – to ourselves, our families, the Earth and you. We are committed to: Creating natural personal care products using select ingredients from around the world. We emphasize quality not quantity: sourcing organic, biodynamic or wildcrafted botanical, fruit and nut oils is our priority. You will never find harmful synthetics in our products, including petroleum, parabens, lauryl or laureth sulfates, detergents, synthetic preservatives or artificial colors. Supporting trade sources that share our values. We believe in fair trade working conditions, earth-friendly recycling practices, and selecting raw ingredients from sources that offer sustainable, organic materials. We make every attempt to source our supplies from those that share our beliefs. Giving back. A portion of our profits are contributed to the Beautiful Survivor program, a grass-roots effort dedicated to promoting the healing and self-confidence of women and girls recovering from cancer.
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www.nostalgiaorganics.com
HOLIDAY MARKET
Aztec Chic - Arrowhead Earrings VI
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t all begins with a single feather. I take a plume – they can be small and delicate or large and lush – and create accessories around my main inspiration for Noémiah label. I use textures, colours and varying lengths to explore asymmetry and ultimately create a modern and original piece of jewellery that has an irresistible, tactile quality. All of the items are handmade to order and may vary slightly from the jewels pictured. www.noemiah.com photographer: Véronique Gohier stylist: Myriam Girouard hair & make up: Marie-Eve Dompierre model: Ariel from Ema Models
Created by the 27 year old NoĂŠmie, jewels are designed by hand using feathers, metal findings and chains. NoĂŠmiah is currently being sold in 12 boutiques across the Canada and her work was featured in many
magazines (see http://noemiah.com to take a look)! I
always
create two collections a year, a F/W
Collection in October, a S/S Collection in March and a little collection of unique designs for the Holiday
Season in November. All my designs are created from a single feather : I am inspired by color, texture, shape,
length etc. I then played with asymmetry, line and color
contrasts. I work mainly with quality materials, plated
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chains, metal pieces, beads and semi-precious stones.
Aztec Chic - Feather and Chain Headband
ENTERTAINING
Répondez s’il vous plaît FRENCH INSPIRED HOLIDAY DINING
photography Leila Brewster styling Erin from Dandelion & Grey
Vintage silverware adds a sweet delicate touch.
Erin from Dandelion & Grey shows us how to create a lovely French Inspired Holiday.
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or this table I wanted to create a rustic dinner party vibe, taking inspiration from a local farmer’s market. I’ve always loved growing my own herbs for cooking and wanted the table to reflect that philosophy. This concept is perfect for a rehearsal dinner, anniversary party or a charming twist on the sweetheart table at a rustic, chic wedding! I created a simple menu using local and fresh ingredients. I prepared a spinach ravioli with a sage butter sauce. I originally tried this dish on my anniversary trip and have wanted to re-create it ever since, using sage from my garden {recipe here.} Also on the menu, rustic farm bread with rosemary butter and for dessert, vanillalavender cupcakes and fresh mint tea!
Gallery wall of empty vintage frames
I placed my table next to a gallery wall of empty vintage frames. I kept the setting simple, using a piece of rustic wood as a placemat, delicate vintage pinkhued napkins and of course, vintage silverware! Regular glass tumblers were used for wine, to create a casual, understated feel. A barnwood tray is a simple, yet charming centerpiece and it holds champagne & glasses for an after-dinner toast! www.dandelionandgreyblog.com
Two farm chairs placed under a garland of vintage botanical prints, hold favors –
Little Treasures
an assortment of cookbooks for “guests� to take home.Y
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ENTERTAINING B A K E
L A B
WINTER WONDERLAND CUPCAKE KIT Every Kit Contains: --24 cupcake liners (12 green + white carnival stripe and 12 silver foil) --1 oz. aqua blue sanding sugar --1/2 oz. white snowflake sprinkles --6 old-school plastic reindeer --6 hand-tied ribbon flags in a variety of blues, greens, silvers, and whites --6 hand-stamped sugar buttons (green mitten, purple ice skates, blue snowflake) Designed specifically for little cakes! Decorate your sweet little holiday cupcakes just like we do at the ‘lab! The kit features a well-curated mix of 24 cupcake liners, sparkling sugar and white snowflakes, old-school plastic reindeer, and our handmade tiny ribbon flags and stamped sugar buttons. Our sugar buttons are completely edible, and after we roll and cut them by hand at our kitchen, we stamp them with food coloring with a variety of classic holiday images. Decorating cupcakes with so many fun, colorful choices makes for a wonderful holiday project! Kids especially love to discover all the ways they can make their little cakes their own. Take them to a holiday party and rejoice that no one will have cupcakes that look as awesome as yours! w w w . t h e b a k e l a b . c o m
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my isyearning my strength photography Marie Hochhaus model Dzenina fashion & styling Christiane Schwambach
fashion by christiane schwambach
vintage top
waist and skirt by christiane schwambach
jasmin sparrow photography Sara Orme
DESIGNER SCOUT
jasmin sparrow
Jasmin started creating pieces with feathers during summer 2008. She never imagined that wearing feathers through her hair would turn into a label, but attracting such a huge response from the public lead to just that, and Jasmin Sparrow begun.
Feather braids lead to feather jewellery, which she started selling in selected boutiques throughout Wellington where Jasmin was based. The handcrafted feather pieces grew from jewellery to headpieces, clips, collars, and eventually one-off garments.
Being surrounded by so many creatively talented and influential friends in Wellington, who were always keen to collaborate in artistic projects, has played a huge part in Jasmin Sparrow evolving into what it is today. Now Jasmin is based in her hometown of Waihi Beach where she plays with feathers everyday, ensuring the business continues to grow and beautiful people across the globe can enjoy her creations.
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Made with Love x www.jasminsparrow.com
Entrevue avec le Vampire photographer Maude Arsenault model Danielle (Sutherland Models, TO) stylist Olivia Leblanc (FOLIO) hair and makeup Leslie-Anne Thompson (FOLIO)
Blazer, Comme des Garcons, Perfume Bottle, Jacks70.com
Black Wool Coat, Alexander McQueen, Bustier, Cruella, Booties, Dries Van Notten, Specchio
Black Wool Coat, Alexander McQueen, Bustier, Cruella, Booties, Dries Van Notten, Specchio
Coat, Betsey Johnson, Shirt, DKNY, Gloves, Nine West, Boots
Hat, Cruella
Vintage dress, Hat, Cruella
Vintage dress, Boots, Dr.Martens, Hat, Cruella
Sweater with fringes, Travis Taddeo Gloves, Mackage, Leather vest corset, Alexander Wang, Boots, ACNE
Dress, BCBG Sweater, American Retro at Simms Sigals, Vintage Boots
Dress, BCBG Sweater, American Retro at Simms Sigals, Vintage Boots