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The Northern Kiln // Mother's Day Gift Guide

Let's be honest, there can be a lot of pressure to get the perfect gift for Mom on Mother's Day.  It's her day and our responsibility to show her just how much we appreciate her.  But sometimes we need help with gift ideas for Mom.  

 

The Walk Through Magazine // The Sustainable Mentality

Why should we feel the need to purge our lives of attachment when it brings us such pure comfort and happiness?

 

Find Me On The List // Artisan Spotlight

How did a sudden disability propel this Canadian to build a globally successful leather accessories brand?

 

Toronto Star // Yes, holiday craft shows are cancelled in Toronto, but we have the top finds from online marketplaces

The HandMade for the Holidays market usually brings together more than 200 artisans at a convention centre in Niagara Falls. This year, this well-curated group is online at handmademarket.ca. The lineup includes Sadelmager Design House, a small-batch leather bag crafter from North York. This messenger bag makes a powerful statement while keeping form and functionality in mind. Available in oxblood or black. 

 

One of a Kind Show // The Journey of Craft

Join The Great Canadian Baking Show’s Colin Asuncion for an insightful look at the art of leather working. He will be joined by Jesse of Solid Leather and Becca of Sadelmager for a lively discussion on their paths in becoming leather workers.

  

Vita // Prince Edward Charming

No longer does a quick weekend getaway in Ontario mean joining throngs of tourists in Niagara on the Lake. There’s plenty of fun, food and wine to be had just two hours east of Toronto in Prince Edward County. Start the car (fly first, if you must).

 

Home In Style

Artisan made all of the products from Relic Leather Co.  start in a sketchbook and are then hand designed, patterned, cut, edged and dyed.  They are then sewn by machine or by hand (although most of the sewing is done by hand). Each piece is handcrafted in small batches and each product is ensured to have the highest standards for quality.  Due to the nature of their make, these items are unique and they all slightly differ in their own little way.  Most of our items are limited editions.