Fun with Neon

I did not curate the featured treasury this week, but am very proud to show off the curated delights by Moba Designs from Squamish, BC. … Read the rest


spring styles

New for spring 2013 – petite fleurs. Color block is back and better than ever for spring; look for these earrings in the shop soon!


be still my beating heart

It’s February, one of the most wonderful times of the year – if you live anywhere in the world other than Vancouver. Right now it … Read the rest


Mint for Spring

First and foremost, a great, big, giant Thank You to all of the amazing brides-to-be that came out to the Indie I Do last weekend! … Read the rest


Giveaway – Indie I Do

Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Head over to Heritage Hall on Main Street and visit us at the Indie I Do! Branded … Read the rest


Polka Dots – Fun for Spring

The Christmas tree has barely been packed away for a week and already the Valentine’s Day decorations and supplies have begun sprouting up on market … Read the rest


Rejuvenate & Recharge for the New Year

The holidays are over and it’s time to get down to business (almost). With 2012 quickly becoming a thing of the past, I cannot help … Read the rest


New Years Party – Emerald/Gold/Black

Christmas is approaching fast – whoa. I have to do some shopping! The hardest part about this holiday season, for me, is definitely shopping for … Read the rest



Last Minute Preparations

Have you heard of 8Tracks? It’s probably the most amazing way to listen to music, ever. Take the playlist “Hipster Cat Approves” for example. It … Read the rest


Christmas Cozy

Well, we’re in the thick of it now – two holiday craft shows/markets down, two to go. The first began with Make It! A Handmade … Read the rest


Make It – Preparations in Overdrive

Whew! It is a very busy time in the LanaBetty  Studio (my apartment), with only 7 days remaining until Make It Show begins and the … Read the rest


Gold + Coral + Teal = Happy

Another busy week has come and gone and I cannot believe there are only two short weeks until Make It! There have been many busy … Read the rest


Got Craft – Holiday Edition – Treasury 3 of 3

At long last, the third and final installment of the Got Craft – Vendors of the Holiday Market, 2012. This week, features the best of … Read the rest


Got Craft – Holiday Edition – Treasury 2 of 3

Getting excited for Christmas yet? As a crafter/jewelry designer, the holiday season is the bread and butter of the year. New designs come out, old … Read the rest


Got Craft – Holiday Edition – Lookbook & Treasury

The Got Craft 2012 Holiday Edition Look Book dropped this week and it is beautiful! LanaBetty has been featured on page 33!


LanaBetty loves CaramellyBurn

Lately, I have not been able to get this amazing artist out of my head. I follow her on instagram – her creations are petite, … Read the rest


In Love with: Too Cute Custom Crafts

This week has been a maelstrom of activity, preparing for this weekend’s Portobello West Market. I thought it would be fun to feature a talented … Read the rest


Ombre, More Than Just a Friend

Ombre is big this fall. Super big. Epic big. Fashionable, big. The word refers to a garment that is monochromatic (usually) but has a graduated … Read the rest


First Weekend Club – Canadian Film Lounge (TIFF 2012)

The website is live! I imagine celebrities are clamoring to get their hands on LanaBetty goodies, as I type!


Fall is Here – Craft Show Lineup Announcement

At long last, the summer has come to an end. We gave it one last hoorah, spending a part of the long weekend relaxing by … Read the rest


Paper Branding – Wedding

The summer has begun it’s slow descent to fall and the one year countdown to our wedding is about to begin. It has been a … Read the rest


On Trend: Vintage Inspired Earrings

New and on trend: Anthropologie sent me an email this morning showing off their new vintage-inspired jewelry line.


Weekend Event: Portobello West on Granville

Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Hop on the train and come downtown! For the very first time, Portobello West is participating in … Read the rest


Etsy Craft Party 2012

Looking for something fun to do with like minded-crafty people? Why not attend the 2012 Etsy Craft Party! As quoted by Etsy: Craft Party is … Read the rest