Verona Collections Summer Contest - WINNER!

Verona Collections is HAPPY to announce that the WINNER of their Summer Contest is Lizz de Savoye, of Toronto. Congratulations Lizz!

Lizz shared her personal style on Facebook:

"I wear a look that suites my fashionista personality. Clean lines, classic cuts that flatter, a bit bawdy and a bit humorous. My look tells you that I never, ever apologize for being the strong, beautiful, radiant woman my Mother raised me to be....and that when push comes to shove, I have sharper elbows. :]"

Thanks to all those who supported and participated in this contest. Visit again for upcoming events.

Alternate Storage Solutions

Keeping things organized includes designating a place for everything. At the studio we are always looking for ways to improve how we manage things, while being mindful of our impact on the environment. Finding creative ways of reusing materials and using beautiful vintage containers as storage solutions are some of our eco friendly strategies.

A favourite milk glass vase is used to display some silk flowers

and serves as home to some dual brush pens.

An assortment of glass jars are reused to store a variety of items;

including, paint brushes, pencils, pens, scissors and some more dual brush.

If you find it difficult to keep things organized, perhaps these time tested tips will help you.

Tips for staying organized:

1. As you organize your items create a "keep" and "toss" pile.
2. Label files and boxes so you can easily identify the contents.
3. Group items together for a specific task or function.
4. Look for containers that will store items that suite your needs, but are also eco friendly.
5. Create a space to review and sort incoming mail and paperwork.

Decorative Pin Cushions II

This has been a very overdue craft project to post. In our post "Creative Pin Cushions," we introduced a gorgeous vintage teacup that had been transformed into a pincushion and featured two others from Verona Collections' Sewing and Creative Design Summer Program.

This little felt floral pincushion is a beautiful little project that we also wanted to share. We hope that you will be inspired and will enjoy making your own pincushion. It might even be something to consider as part of your gift giving this year.