I know I am not supposed to promote this if I’m being politically correct, but I couldn’t resist when I laid my eyes on this “must have” line for powerful alpha females. How could you resist these spectacular designer handbags from Vileger & Vandam of Rotterdam? Even the name “Gun Charm” has a delicious sound. The Guardian Angel line reminds me of gorgeous but dangerous undercover agents in James Bond movies.

I just love the idea of how they take leather and mold it into the shape of a gun, producing these stunning satchels. In 2005, the Moma Museum of Modern Art in New York included a Guardian Angel bag in their exhibition “Safe, Design Takes On Risk”. In 2006 MoMa added a Guardian Angel bag to their permanent collection. If you buy one, remember you are wearing a modern art piece.




Gun Charm

Guardian Angel Satchel

Guardian Angel Small

Raspberry Kids has teamed up with our great friends spud! organic home food delivery for a back to school night of shopping & a chance to meet some of our amazing local suppliers!

15% of sales during this evening are being donated to Growing Chefs which is a foundation that is a non-profit society that unites chefs, growers, educators and community members in a food sustainability project.

The evening will include many of our incredible local suppliers including Karen from Po Po’s Ponchos, Lorraine from Redfish Kids, Christine from BLUSH Designs Jewelry & Liz from Cici Art Factory. In addition to these incredible designers/artists, we will also have a large selection of other Made in Canada products as well as organic & eco-friendly items to choose from.

spud! will be offering tours of their facility located at 1660 E. Hastings and providing light refreshments for all to enjoy.




When: Tuesday, August 25th, 2009
Time: 6:30 to 9:00 PM
There will also be lots of prizes drawn throughout the evening but you must be present to win!




Please RSVP to yesplease@raspberrykids.com
Space is limited so register early to secure your spot

I have a new obsession. Cuchè bikinis are designed and made in Canada (Vancouver, to be precise) and I’m more than happy to support the Canadian economy to buy these beauties. With weekend temperatures soaring to 30, these are the types of clothes I want to wear: beach clothes!



















sun cover $71.25 and boat dress $150

I love the sexy lines of the sun cover and the fresh nautical theme of the boat dress. Both would be easy to throw over a bikini. The boat dress is perfect for al fresco dining right by the beach, whereas the sun cover would be great for when you’re staying on the beach yet don’t want to be totally exposed.



















julie $108.75 and copa 84 $116.25

The julie bikini is sleek, graphic and sporty. On the other hand, the copa 84 bikini is a bit more feminine with retro touches like some ruching and cute ties in the front and sides.

For more information go to: Cuchè Bikinis

Image credits: Cuchè Bikinis