Staff and new friends at Wonderkids Montessori starting to feel at home and settled!

One of my dreams when I arrived was to teach somewhere I could paint or create I mural. Felt like a good omen when the school I'm working at asked me if I had art ideas during the interview, and my first idea was to paint the wooden boat in the garden. Feeling very...

Decided to take a break from the hazy skies and chaotic streets of Saigon and head to Da Nang ( coastal town in Central Vietnam ) for some fresh air, good friends, mountain exploring, beach time, and wandering

I watched the movie 'Brooklyn' a few months before leaving and I remember a line about living abroad, "You'll feel so homesick that you'll want to die, and there's nothing you can do about it apart from endure it. But you will, and it won't kill you. And one day the...

Lots of sweet moments today including joyful chalk art creation, a birthday celebration for the school’s housekeeper and seeing students start to blossom and thrive in new areas The not so sweet part: locking my keys in my apartment and being locked in the building...

Went to the most charming garden shop today for some new plants! Also pictured here, a student happily watering the school’s garden. So great how the kids appreciate the garden! This week one student said, “look at this plant, it’s so beautiful, so lovely” ( he’s 3! )...

a little post of photos from a weekend of wandering Behind the city’s oldest apartment building - quite the experience to go inside to discover graffiti, shops, cafes, construction projects and homes all in the same building ...and a perfect place to daydream

pictured above: images by @uk_sky and @oldtonecollective Enjoying the creative possibilities within early childhood education and finding new art and craft supplies in the city Also, my landlord gave me this sweet mirror and on the right- the colours of dusk in B.C...

lots of art and beauty in Kuala Lumpur and a wonderful blend of cultures. I just arrived back to HCMC to torrential downpour but thankful to be back and missed it while I was gone. I'm appreciating HCMC more after a break and realizing how much I'm growing to love it...

Japanese textiles in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. I love Japanese design, simplicity and quality.. I explored a Japanese boutique today and every piece was wonderful, clever and beautiful! pictured below: some travel clothes from spring's collection and a piece from Saigon...

Visited the butterfly garden in Kuala Lumpur with Caroline from the UK who is currently living in Danang, Vietnam. So nice to get into nature and experience the tropical heat

Arrived in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia yesterday. Already loving the slow and predictable traffic, fresh air and calm vibe here. There's also so much cultural and religious diversity. I originally looked at Malaysia before choosing Vietnam and found myself researching the...

Now settled and feeling at home in the classroom and school. So much fun working with the wonder and awe of little ones as they build their understanding of themselves and the world. Images below: my balcony and some inspiration from @ifyouleavestagram

finished training and ready to bring some new art and beauty into the classroom. All the language and early childhood elements are there and now there's room to add a little magic. Still working on a silk butterfly installation and have strands of butterflies draped...

This week we had dance parties in the classroom and it was beautiful to see the joy in both the children and teachers! We also did yoga and there's something so great about a program that gets kids moving, creating, exploring, singing and using all their senses. It's...

Image by Peter Beard Learning and observing so much in my new start with the nursery. Right now I'm thinking that if Montessori is carefully presented it's magic and the structured and methodical ways of interacting with things provide a wonderful foundation for life...

Deep in the exhaustion and joy of a new beginnings with the Montessori nursery and loving it. I didn't imagine I'd be working full time but am very excited to create a beautiful classroom, learn with the children, and develop the art program within the curriculum....

Last art class today with Vin Space to create time for the new opportunities that have arisen. Self-portraits today, one of my favourite lessons to teach I'm thinking lately that children have a much more sophisticated sense of order, beauty, colour, nature and space...

Images via Matthew Burditt and Simi Fromen Whirlwind week where a full time job teaching Montessori preschool emerged. The school is quite magical and there will be plenty of opportunities to bring in art, nature, creativity and beauty ( and there's already lots...

new home + daily life. Had an opportunity to move up the street into a beautiful, newly renovated apartment with a charming balcony- great for inspiration and plants! Feeling how this cat looks lately but life is good. Finding textile inspiration

Feeling more grounded here after a very long sleep. Feels like I've been here for years and days at the same time. In a subtle way I feel very at home even when overwhelmed. Sometimes I forget I'm on the other side of the world. I think it's the warmth of the people...

started teaching a delightful and slightly wild group of kindergarten students. They love art and games and right now they're a little unhinged! Currently brainstorming ways to create some routines and ways of moving through the class fluidly. One of the beautiful...

Said goodbye to the shared house and now settling into a sweet little studio in a quiet part of town New neighbour , so many cats!

On the move againI've been living in a shared house (very charming with wonderful people from South Africa, the U.K. And U.S) and now we're all parting ways to start our lives here after completing a month of teacher training and certification.Some are off to travel...

saw this young man bonding with his birds- sweet moment. Been here long enough to sense there's a whole layer of life beneath the surface I don't understand; from the complexity of the government and modern communism to the lasting impact of the ideological and...

First day of teaching at vin-space art studio. Sweet space and people. Lots of creative ideas and projects!

Finding an apartment and job while completing a teaching certification has been a little intense but still finding beauty everywhere. Went to the War Remnants Museum. No words other than what was written on a column on the first floor, "may peace prevail". They give...

Saigon is becoming home. Feels like home and has since day 2 or 3. Found a job teaching art part-time at a wonderful center that has its' own classes and does outreach classes in the local international schools Also found an apartment nearby in a charming area...

I'm finding my favourite colours everywhere - pinks, soft blues, and multicoloured houses in alleyways. the grey days are just as beautiful as sunny days as everything gets softer. Loving the sound of the rain. Yesterday I ventured out with a muralist and we...

This country really warms my heart. Loving the tropical climate, fresh fruit, phở, friendly people, bustling streets and culture. Met a little friend too! Gò Vấp District, Saigon My balcony // so bright!New friend!

found some iconic sights today thanks to new friends and a SIM card . Wandering is nice but a little orientation helps ! Found beautiful architecture , graduation celebrations, delicious pho + much more 

So far the air, colours and people here are warm.overwhelming day of getting lost and wandering for hours exploring the city noticing all the differences and nuances , sometimes thinking "I love it"  and other times "what was I thinking" all part of it. Today I'll...

En route to Vietnam! Currently in Taipei, Taiwan waiting for the final flight. Things happen fast - just yesterday I was on the Sunshine Coast then over to Vancouver to do some final packing then off for the adventure. Slept the flight away and ready!  North...

Leaving for Vietnam soon and taking some time to explore and savour Vancouver's beauty. I'm sure I'll miss these sights at some point ! 

Photos from blog 'there she goes again'  Heading to Vietnam to travel, design, create and teach. A time of changes and new beginnings. Looking forward to sewing, sourcing fabrics, working with embroidery, appliqué and local production Will post as my travels...

A preview of our indigo collection - hand dyed pieces with beautiful silks sourced carefully for idea drape and softness  Also : Online store coming soon ! 

New feature in Contributor Magazine shot by Trevor Brady with styling by Carla Pederson , always fun to see pieces reimagined 

Spent the day in main street in a beautiful space at Balance Botanicals

Pop-up coming soon to Balance Botanicals on Main Street, Vancouver between 27 + 28th  February 19, 2017 12-6 pm 

Im celebration of beautiful winter days 

New samples and layering ideas. Finding a playful way to explore design, textiles and textures with simplicity 

New publication with photography  by Liz Dungate featuring Autumn/Winter's  Liberty Shirtdress  Love this series! 

Pop-Up Sample Sale coming soon @ Balance Botanicals on Main Street 4341 Main St . February 19  12-6 pm 

mood boards + musings  Artwork by @martabevacqua, @runawayueil,@thekitchenmccabe and The Little Hermitage and Shaina Motte 

Revisiting this editorial featured in The Spoiler's Hand Magazine  Styled this series on a beautiful summer day in Stanley Park with photographer Liz Dungate, makeup artist Meredith Lacosse and model Kennedy M

Experimenting with interior latex paint, earth pigments, indigo and watercolour  Photo inspiration : Vera Comploj + Sarah England 

Finishing up this piece for Some Assembly Art Society's Roundhouse Youth Theatre Action Group. RHYTAG creates plays that address and bring light to issues that are important to the youth writers and actors . The plays are always thoughtful, moving, and contain a...

2016 highlights and beautiful moments 

☼ love connecting to infinite imagery and inspiring creatives  also love creating a mood and juxtaposing emotions and ideas like nostalgia/presence, bitterness/sweetness, loss/freedom, surrender/comfort  Love the beauty in tenderness and relatable human...

Planning Spring 2018's art direction/ lookbook and collecting dreamy inspiration   imagery is from Hey Jude,  Annette Cheung, Clo, Lauren Faye, Lieke Romejin + 

 Christmas was so magical on Grouse Mountain Wishing everyone a Happy New Year ☼☽♡

magical imagery by Sarah England Photography makeup artistry and hair by Beauty Reawakened Model: Lauren Sears a beautiful way to begin spring and summer