Dear Diary

CGTA Gift show

Smitten Kitten — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 04:36:13 +0000

25th Jan, 2012

Hello again! I forgot to mention that we will be at Ampersand Inc.’s booth for the CGTA Gift Show this season.

Having been away from the show for a couple of seasons, we’re so excited to be back with lots of crush-worthy new products! If you’re planning on coming to the show, please do pop by and say hello. Hall 9 Booth# 9948 - 9956.

Looking forward to seeing you!

Amy

Smitten Kitten — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 04:26:22 +0000

11th Jan, 2012

We’ve been sitting on this news for a little while now, but here goes…

We’re happy to officially announce that starting 2012. we will be working with Ampersand Inc. as our Canadian sales representatives nationwide!

Having been in business for over 50 years, Ampersand reps such amazing companies such as Moleskin, Chronicle Books and Peter Pauper Press. We’re thrilled they have added Smitten Kitten to their line of companies!

If you’re interested in carrying Smitten Kitten products in your store, please click here to find out which Ampersand Inc. representative covers your neck of the woods. Or you can get in touch with us and we’ll be happy to hook you up!

So here’s a very warm hello and welcome to the great team at Ampersand Inc.. And a toast to a wonderful and prosperous new year!

One Of A Kind Show(s)

Smitten Kitten — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 14:53:27 +0000

16th Nov, 2011

Sorry to have been MIA lately! We’ve heading into the eye of the storm with TWO overlapping One Of A Kind Shows coming up in a couple weeks. This year we’ll be at the Toronto One Of A Kind Show for the first 5 days (24th Nov - 28th), then packing up our gear and traveling to Chi-town for the Chicago One Of A Kind Show (1st Dec - 4th).

If you’re planning on coming to either shows, please make use of these handy dandy coupons below. Toronto peeps get a $3 off coupon if you order on line, Chicago peeps get FREE ADMISSION to the show! Just click the images below…

Chicago Show

Smitten Kitten booth #7096

Toronto Show:

Smitten Kitten booth #R21

First 5 days only

I’m going to be at both shows for most of the hours with my ear to the ground. Join me on Twitter to stay in touch and get the latest going-ons at the shows!

Scout

Smitten Kitten — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 17:07:21 +0000

3rd Oct, 2011

Roncesvalle’s newest and cutest store has got to be Scout!

We recently had the pleasure of visiting with Leah at her store. Scout specializes in Canadian designers and makers. The space is beautifully curated and is chockful of letterpress cards, stationery, housewares, handmade jewelery and accessories.

I spy with my little eye, some super sweet products from Canadian superstars such as Kid Icarus, Bookhou and The Regional Assembly of Text.

We’re please as punch that Scout also carries our RIP Cards, Wallpaper Cards, mugs and more.

If you’re in the neighbourhood of Roncesvalles (and even if you’re not), please do pop in and say hello! Leah’s lovely to meet and her store is fun to shop at.

Mid Autumn Moon Festival

Smitten Kitten — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 16:18:12 +0000

12th September, 2011

On of my favourite memories growing up in Hong Kong has always been the Mid Autumn Moon Festival.

On the eve of every festival, it was customary for families to gather around the waterfront and children were given beautiful paper lanterns that we would light up and go for an evening stroll. My cousins and I always had such a fun time showing off our lanterns. I remember seeing little dots of lantern lights that would curve all the way around the path, kinda lighting our way I guess.

Hong Kong can be such a hectic city but in my memory, on that one night of the year, everyone slows down to enjoy the simple pleasures like taking an evening stroll with your family, admiring something as simple as lanterns, sharing conversations with strangers about how beautiful the moon is, and of course indulging in Moon Cake.

Happy Mid Autumn Moon Festival everyone!