BlueLine Living

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11/11/2021

Lest we forget.
📍Beny-Sur-Mer Canadian War Cemetery, 2008.

06/10/2021

I woke up feeling pretty crummy this morning, and most of the day was a carbon copy of what the last month has been... but this afternoon I had some time, and started playing around. I made two of these rugs with the tshirts I have accumulated that were worn out, stained, or had tiny holes Eight t-shirts makes one 19" x 29" rug! Eight tshirts that otherwise would have gone to textile recycling. Love me some upcycling.
They are squishy and soft, and the knots feel like an amazing foot massage - I love it! I put one at my sink while I washed dishes today, and it felt fabulous on the feet. Completely washable too.
I will be refining this process, working on colourways, and experimenting with larger sizes.... I think this has potential! Please let me know what you think - would this be something you would have in your home?
- Corinne

05/28/2021

Another how many weeks?! This is how I feel about Manitoba *still * being the C*vid hotspot.
All of this shenanigans aside, man.... anyone else identifying with the recent NY Times article "There's a Name for the Blah You're Feeling: It's Called Languishing" by Adam Grant. 🙋‍♀️. "Somewhat joyless and aimless" - yep. Pile another round of remote school policing on top, with a side of not even being able to see ANYONE ANYWHERE, and that's where I find myself. I feel like we will be out of this "soon" - but man, Manitoba is just detemined to be last 🤪.
Re-enter sewing. It has been the sliver of sunlight and alone-time flow that I was craving. I can tag off with my husband, put on my noise cancelling headphones, put on a podcast, and get some needed creative outlet. I have sewed more in the last 2 weeks than i have in any other 2 week period of my life, lol. 4 pieces! (although one was a muslin). Personal record 😁. The latest shown here is a from in an Indian block-printed cotton from . I've had it sitting in my queue for a while, so I was soooooo glad to get 'er done!
What have you been doing to get you through lockdown? New hobbies? Re-kindling an old hobby? Netflix forever? Are you languishing too?

04/20/2021

So I hear it's supposed to be 19 degrees on Thursday.... so...... shorts!?! (If you live in Winnipeg, these things do go hand in hand lol)
And do you know what feels amazing when it's warm? SILK. All of these pieces are 100% silk and 100% summer approved.

04/19/2021

Happy FASHION REVOLUTION WEEK! I am so happy to be participating in 's Market Collective in recognition of . I'll be posting new spring items on the website all week, and you can use the special discount code "FASHREV21" to save 25% off all vintage!
ALSO, I'll have a deeeeeep discount story sale on Saturday April 24th at 8pm, so set your post notifications if you're keen!
Take a look at the Virtual Pop-Up link in 's profile to check out all the other amazing vintage, resale, and second-hand vendors that are also participating and see what gems you can (thoughtfully) add to your spring wardrobe. I'm so excited!

04/01/2021

I usually have an idea of what I want or need, when it comes to clothes, and will wait months or sometimes years (😬) to find the right piece. I don't want to make impulsive decisions with my money that contribute to the gigantic environmental and social impacts that capitalism and the fashion/textile industry have on our 🌍. I wasn't always like this, but that's a story for another day.
I try to follow my own rules.... No fast fashion ✔. Only secondhand, vintage, or me-made clothing ✔. Support local, female-owned, BIPOC-owned businesses wherever possible ✔.
And yet, of course all of those boxes won't be checked all of the time. This sweater is a perfect example. I have been looking for something like this for months. I wanted it to be a heavy knit. The right length. Pockets and an interesting neckline. The right colour. And then... there she was 😍. Bam. dropped a beautiful collection for spring, and I knew that this was the one. Did it check EVERY SINGLE box? No. Did it check some? Yes.
For those of us with those self-imposed rules: sometimes we need to check ourselves. The most important thing when it comes to our clothes is: "Will I wear the heck out of this piece and love it for a long time?" We need to own pieces that last - and a big part of that is taking care of them properly. Be thoughtful and deliberate with WHAT you buy, and then enjoy the heck out of it. Guilt-free.

03/12/2021

I just added 14 new dresses to the shop! The sunshine got me all excited for spring :) Click on the links in each picture, or check out the site through my bio.
The majority of the other stock is still 40% off, so go take a look if there are some spring gaps in your wardrobe...

03/12/2021

I've got a drop of looooovely dresses coming tomorrow! What time do you want them? Let me know!

03/07/2021

Nature's so cool. I was deeply in need of a walk in the windy, springy, humus-scented air. Today I got it, and it's got me feeling brand new.
I hope you take some time in the wilderness this weekend. 💗🌿💗