Art Talk

The vegetable garden is often tucked away out of sight. Pushed off the side of the plate, no one cares for the vegetables until Diane De Roo turns them into brilliant works of art. In a special process she invented, this 5 window vegetable collage is smart enough for the living room.

Gardening season is upon us and tulips are showing up in borders around Canada. This luscious watercolour by Sylvie Mahler of a fringed tulip in her sister's yard is beautiful enough to live year round in your home.

EMA Design Treasures uses 100% cotton designer fabrics to make child-sized quilts approximately 37x48 inches. Machine washable, of course, they would also make a nice lap blanket.

It's National Textile Day and the Artfest shop features several textile artists who work with fabric and yarn. Like this beautiful batik landscape by Sew Fancy Paints.

Halina Shearman has a reputation for making fantastic art wearables. Her wraps, kimonos, ponchos and shawls come in a wide variety of colours and textures. Like this over the head shawl with a large poppy print that will work for all sorts of events.

RAW Jewelry offers a beautiful collection of brass earrings, necklaces and bracelets. This gorgeous pendant has been hand fabricated and hung on a brass snake chain. Devaki says the arch symbolizes new beginnings, initiations and renewals.

Stroll bags are wonderful for the woman on the go. Use them as a purse or backpack, they go anywhere. This striking black and white stroll bag by Arrowsmith Leather is made from soft cowhide and features inside pockets and one outside.

What a lovely gift for mom. A reversible turquoise felted wrap featuring mother moon. Made of felted merino wool with a silk border, this beautiful wrap is soft and warm - like a hug.

Everybody's favorite denim jacket is transformed into a crossbody bag by Revoila Handbags. Upcycled denim jackets rescued from thrift stores get a second life as a useful accessory. With outside pockets and magnetic snaps this handmade bag will go everywhere with you.