Spend on Trend

Thank you all for coming out to Spend on Trend! You can view pictures of the event here: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=102270874068&ref=search&sid=524635315.4269605036..1

Filou Designs was also featured in Stylefinds (posted by Lisa), a happy owner of the new Acorn Necklace 3D. Thank you Lisa!! http://stylefinds.blogspot.com/2009/08/spotted-at-spend-on-trend.html

Learn more about the show at www.spendontrend.com

On model (Madison): Filou Designs Twig Necklace 3D

Upcoming Shows

Filou Designs was at Portobello West yesterday! You can also visit us at these other design shows coming up:

Portobello West Vancouver
Rocky Mountaineer Station 12-6pm
June 28
July 26
August 30
September 27
October 25
(Every last Sunday of the Month)
http://vancouver.portobellowest.com/

Spend on Trend Vancouver
Scotiabank Dance Center (677 Davie)
August 21, 22, 23
http://www.spendontrend.com

One of a Kind Show Vancouver
Oct 8-10
http://oneofakindvancouver.com/

Our Best to You- Red Deer, AB
Oct 30-Nov 1
http://ourbesttoyou.ca

Our Best to You- Regina, SK
Nov 13-15
http://ourbesttoyou.ca

Winnipeg Signatures Christmas Show
Nov 19-22
http://signatures.ca/winnipeg/

Out of Hand- Victoria, BC
Nov 20-22
http://outofhand.ca

Festival of Crafts- Calgary, AB
Nov 26-29
http://ourbesttoyou.ca/calgary/

Portobello West Vancouver
Nov 28-29
http://vancouver.portobellowest.com/

One of a Kind Toronto
Dec 1-6
http://www.oneofakindshow.com/xmas09/

One of a Kind Chicago
Dec 3-6
http://www.oneofakindshowchicago.com/

Butterdome Christmas, Edmonton
Dec 3-6
http://www.worldofcrafts.ca/xmas08/default.html

Portobello West Vancouver
Dec 12-13
http://vancouver.portobellowest.com/

Visit http://www.filoudesigns.com to find out where to find Filou Designs in stores!

Beluga Family

I am a member of the Vancouver Aquarium and was recruited as a volunteer Beluga Observer to observe and research Aurora's pregnancy and birth of her calf (2 days ago). Here is a photo I took the day after the new baby beluga girl was born. This is a photo of 4 generations of the Beluga Family (from top; the Baby, Tiqa, Aurora, and Qila). Today is also Tiqa's 1st Birthday! Perhaps you will see a beluga inspired piece in the near future...

You can see a live web cam of the Belugas and a video of the birth at http://www.vanaqua.org/belugacam/

Our trip to Edmonton

We just got back from the Butterdome Show in Edmonton. We stayed on Whyte Avenue which is my favourite strip in the city, it's got lots of funky independent boutiques. One of the shops has just picked up the Filou line so stay tuned...it will be there in a few weeks!

Happy Earth Day!

You all know Filou loves all things to do with trees, leaves, birds and nature. Some of my inspiration comes from walks in the forests, the beach, travels small and big, and everyday life.


This is a photo we took while planting trees and shrubs at Jericho Beach to celebrate Earth Day with http://www.evergreen.ca/en/

Open Studio

Thanks to everyone who came out to the Open Studio and everyone who sent their warm wishes! It was a fantastic night =) Wish I got a picture of the crowd but I must have got caught up in it all!!


My Jewelry bench that Jim handmade


Buddies, Jenny and Tabitha from Two of Hearts boutique http://two-of-hearts-clothing.com and designers of Cici http://jystarapparel.com and Togs Design http://www.togsdesign.com clothing lines


Yves and Jim


The lovely Geneva

Filou Designs Open Studio Sale!

Details at:

http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/event.php?eid=66379958949&ref=mf

Online Portfolio

Sneak Peak of the New 3D Collections

New this season is is the 3D Collections. You will be able to see more at the Shop Cocoon Spring Forward Designer Launch Event and popping up in stores across Canada. The 3D Collection compliments Filou Designs signature cutout and medallion styles. These new pieces also sport Filou Designs Original "Fiddlehead Bail".

Shop Cocoon Spring Forward Designer Launch Event

Filou Designs will be taking part in Shop Cocoon's Spring Forward Designer Launch event. There will be a selection of the new 3D Collections; inspired by the Sea.


"Scope out must-haves for Spring & enjoy a one day sale on new arrivals. Free goodie bag worth over $35 for first 40 customers. Drinks and nibbles served. At Shop Cocoon 3345 Cambie Street (@ 17th Avenue). Thursday March 26th, 2009 11-9pm. http://www.shopcocoon.com "

This is the Kyoto Garden Eastern Narrative Necklace. It is from the first collection I worked on, inspired by my time living in Japan. This is an example of one of my original sketches before I saw it out in sterling silver sheet metal.

Hello!

My name is Fiona I am the creator of Filou Designs jewelry which features handcrafted solid sterling silver and 24K gold vermeil jewelry. I transform my original sketches into wearable art. My signature styles are Cutouts (that play with negative and positive spaces composing little images like in a photo or on a canvas) and Medallions (meldy looking raised images that are derived from a process using my own carvings).

Samples of my jewelry collections can be viewed on my website http://www.filoudesigns.com . Here you will be able to check out the latest ongoings of Filou Designs. Welcome!