Futuristic cars, Future transportation, watercraft, future aircraft, flyaingcar Green Ribbon: Futuristic Ecology Park for Toronto. Canada

Green Ribbon: Futuristic Ecology Park for Toronto. Canada

Visiting bus stops and railway stations, swarming with vehicles and passengers, is an inescapable curse that we have to undergo each day. Offering a green and lively solution to the problem, Quadrangle Architects has come up with a renovation project called “Green Ribbon” for the Gardiner Expressway, Toronto. Stretching in the span of seven kilometers, from downtown Toronto to the western suburbs, the Green Ribbon will not just uplift the surroundings but also make the expressway is a worthy visiting place, which of course will be a blessing in disguise for the travelers.Standing tall on the concrete columns, anchoring the roof structure, the linear park also provides separate pathways for pedestrian and cyclists. The visitors can have the access of the park at major intersections through ramps and stairways. Moreover, the expressway will possibly integrate wind turbines and photovoltaic panels to fulfill its energy requirement

Futuristic cars, Future transportation, watercraft, future aircraft, flyaingcar Green Ribbon: Futuristic Ecology Park for Toronto. Canada

Green Ribbon: Futuristic Ecology Park for Toronto. Canada

Visiting bus stops and railway stations, swarming with vehicles and passengers, is an inescapable curse that we have to undergo each day. Offering a green and lively solution to the problem, Quadrangle Architects has come up with a renovation project called “Green Ribbon” for the Gardiner Expressway, Toronto. Stretching in the span of seven kilometers, from downtown Toronto to the western suburbs, the Green Ribbon will not just uplift the surroundings but also make the expressway is a worthy visiting place, which of course will be a blessing in disguise for the travelers.Standing tall on the concrete columns, anchoring the roof structure, the linear park also provides separate pathways for pedestrian and cyclists. The visitors can have the access of the park at major intersections through ramps and stairways. Moreover, the expressway will possibly integrate wind turbines and photovoltaic panels to fulfill its energy requirement

New! OOAK Eco friendly Shawl - Tencel Knitting

Two new eco friendly shawls in my shop!

Lavender and Natural

I knitted these eco-friendly wrap with a 100% Tencel yarn. Tencel is a natural fiber made from wood pulp from eucalyptus. Tencel is environmentally friendly because of it's ecologically sound method of production. It is biodegradable and non-toxic to the environment. Tencel has all the caracteristics of a luxury fiber: the natural, workable comfort of cotton, the fluid drape and color richness of rayon; the strength of a synthetic; and the luxurious hand and luster of silk!

Navy and Burgundy

Wrap it over your hair like a hood, across your shoulders as a wide shawl, or around your neck like a scarf.

One-of-a-kind and ready to ship.

Who will be the lucky owner of these beauty?

:)

Three other colors are always available in my shop:  http://www.etsy.com/listing/59154109/eco-friendly-shawl-3-colors-available

 

This week in my studio

I worked on a shirt sample for boys!

And I love it!  I choose a hempcel fabric and it is fabulous.  I love the texture.  The color (curry) is pretty too.

This one is a 6T.  It will be available in 3-4 and 5T soon. 

Next week, I will word for Dad!  I'm creating my "Paternity" collection.....

Stay tune!

Have a nice week!  And take care of yourself, take care of the earth.

 

The passion of knitting

I contact some canadian knitters for whom knitting is a passion and I ask them three questions.  I hope you'll find some inspiration like I did!

Gabriele from Fluur

Keirah, handknit scarf

Why do you like knitting?

Well, I did ask that myself a long time ago and found out that it relaxes me. Like kneading dough. Little repeating things.

Your best advice for a beginner?

I would recommend a non-expensive yarn and medium sized needles.

Reason: beginners usually are tense. Too big or too small needles would enhance that probably, giving the learner the feeling of frustration rather than success.

A website (or a book) you can recommend?

I learned to knit and crochet when I was 6 years old and must admit that I don't know any website for knitting nor a book.

Bloom on golden ground, a scarf

Jacqueline from jacquelineknits

 

Why do you like knitting?

I like knitting because it gives me something to do while I watch TV or listen to music. That way, I don't feel 'guilty' if I sit in front of the TV for a couple of hours, as I've got something productive to show for it!

Apple Jacket - Hand Knit Blue/Orange Button

Your best advice for a beginner?

Best advice for beginners is to pick a small item that can be completed quickly, like a coaster or a bookmark. Forget about trying to do a scarf, as most new knitters will get frustrated with the amount of time it's taking to complete.

A website (or a book) you can recommend?

Favourite website is yarnharlot.ca.

Tea Bag Tote - Hand Knit Natural

Thank you so much for sharing!!!  I just love both of your shops!!! 

Vintage finds: Sewing tools

I found this Vintage wooden slide ruler in a Canadian shop on Etsy.

And I had to add these scissors to my shopping cart!!!

They are now expose in my shop, beside my grandmother's irons.... inspiring....

You can visit the shop Sugarpush from Vancouver to discover other pretty vintage finds!!!

A Canadian artisan: The knit gallery by Arly

Sometimes, words are not necessary

You can see this wonderful Canadian shop here:  arly.etsy.com
Or click on pictures to go directly to items.


For more Canadian artists from our wonderful team:

Certified Organic Conditioner

I want to introduce today a very interesting Canadian product. A Cranberry Conditioner, 100% biodegradable and certified organic or ecologically wild crafted.

Cranberry Conditioner

I made this little discovery some time ago .... And I found this family company that develop safe, natural personal care products. I invite you to read their paper:  Why organic? 

For now, I tryed only this product but the product range is really diverse: shampoo, facial and lip, soaps, body lotions, creams, balms, oils, products for children, and toothpaste.

I loved the smell of this conditioner. It left my hair clean and soft. I will not hesitate to try other products and I am pleased to support this company that meets my three basic values: the local purchase, organic product and environmentally friendly.

You can view a list of stores across Canada where you can found Green Beaver products:  HERE

Or you can buy on line HERE