Being Julia

The National Post was in last week, to shoot my photo, to go with a story they are running on preloved. I always love having these little photo shoots. It's like a blast from the past.  Put me in front of the camera lens and supermodel Jules coming rushing back! It's like I never left the glamours life of Paris and Milan. Wait a minute, don't I have to get two kids to ball a hockey game, one to a soccer game, grocery shop and still figure out how I am going to get enough sweaters to produce the roots by preloved collection this season.  Oh reality sinks in.  At least in my reality I can still wear gold pumps!  The article will run in The Financial Post on June 3rd.

Happy Holidays

 We shot our Holiday Gift Guide last week.  I always find it so crazy shooting Christmas Trees in May, but that's what they call fashion!  It was a great effort by all.  A 7:00am call time, Rachel behind the lens and Peter, Lexie and I on set design.  My favourite prop, and probably a little over used in the shoot, was the $2.99 penguin that Lexie brought home from Value Village.  Loved the guy so much, that he has become a permanent fixture in the store.  No need to hide him away till Christmas!

NYC

Just had a world wind of 2 days in New York , the city that never sleeps, tell me about it.  My two days we jammed packed with meetings, lunches, dinners, and lots of coffee.  My new find is  spina cafe in Brooklyn.  They sell the most amazing Americano's and flowers..yes that's right, shop for beautiful bouquets of flowers, while sipping incredible coffee. Lexie would lose her mind in here. Spina is right across the street from Alter our all time favourite store in New York.  It was so great catching up with the Alter boys, and I am completely green with envy over their new office space! oh man Peter would lose is mind in there!! One day Peter, one day.  All in all and incredible 48 hours!  So quick, my 5 year old told me he didn't even miss me...'but where's my Lego present, mama'?

Custom pillows at preloved!

Custom pillows are now available at preloved and we're having a contest to celebrate! 

How our custom pillows work:

You send us 1 of your most beloved t shirts, and leave the rest to us! We cut up your t-shirt and incorporate it into a beautiful one-of-a-kind  pillow! All other materials will be chosen by us to compliment your t-shirt and will be assorted vintage materials!

How:

You can order online by going to our website. Click on the custom pillow option or click here to take you directly to the website.

OR

You can also order in person at our Queen Street store. Just pop by with one of your fav vintage tee's and we'll sign you up for a custom pillow order!

Here's how to enter the contest to win your very own preloved custom pillow!

All you have to do is comment on this blog post below! Its that simple! Let us know why you love preloved or why you want an awesome preloved custom pillow, or just say hi! Contest runs all week long and we'll annouce the winner early next week!

Mothers Day

I had an incredible mothers day.  After an insane week at work ( hence why no blog post this week) it was so amazing to spend some down time with my family.  I was showered with breakfast, nature hikes and home made gifts. Gotta love the poem my nine year old wrote me, (as I was opening the gifts from the other two, nothing like waiting for the last minute).  I'm just thrilled he still thinks I am fun to be around! Happy Mothers Day to all!

Rent a dog

I think this has to be one of the best deals going.  Jimmy the dog!  My parents dog.  Whenever my kids start bugging me about getting a dog we just go and 'borrow' Jimmy.  Then the minute the novelty of having a dog wears off, Jimmy heads back home to grandma and papa's place.  While my parents are on a cruise ( oh to be retired!) we have had Jimmy with us for over 2 weeks. Watching my eldest bond with this dog, has got me thinking that maybe I need to take this K9 thing up a notch, and look at something a little more permanent.  I mean we are over 16 days in , and my 9 year old still has a smile on his face while picking up dog poo....if that doesn't say we need a dog, then I don't know what does!

BHLDN!

Ok, this is by far the most amazing place on earth! That is if you about 27 years old ,engaged and are a huge Anthropoloige fan, which happens to be half of my staff these days! Well maybe not half, but definitely Lexie!  Ashley and I had the honour of shopping for wedding dresses with Lexie at BHLDN when we were in Chicago. I may not be 27, (shh don't tell anyone) and I am not engaged, but after spending a couple hours in this incredible bridal shop, created by Anthropologie,  I have to agree that it could possibly be one of the nicest places in the world! Thanks for including us Lex!