Category Archives: Friends

Mel Greene + Alpaca Life + Sitka Surfboards

Mel is rad. When she isn’t busy helping me out with everything Ora, she’s doing all kinds of great things as the Director of Communications for local Victoria/Vancouver brand Sitka Surfboards.

And as if all that isn’t proof enough of her radness, she has enough time and creative energy to make her own custom t shirts called The Alpaca Life.

Mel recently did some cut and sew Alpaca Life shirts for Sitka that will be available for Spring/Summer 2011. Here’s a sneak peak, and you should check out her blogs too

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The Worship Museum Studio Sale

The Worship Museum Studio SaleThe Worship Museum is officially launching this weekend. You’ll find tons of vintage and new goods, including Ora Bags.
Better yet, new bag styles! Randi has whipped up some Crystal Pouches to wear around your neck, keep in your pocket, hang somewhere special or do whatever you like with. They’re small and full of good vibes.
Just in time for summer, Randi has come up with some bike bags that fit onto handle bars to carry all your necessities on all your adventures. Or just on your way to work. Either way, very handy.

The Worship Museum is at 369 Powell St. (Corner of Gore and Powell) and will be open from 11-8 on Saturday and from 11-6 on Sunday. See the poster above for more details. Hope to see you there!

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Gastown Shop Hop Update

Look at me posting 2 days in a row, good girl. I was really busy there for a while, but I’m back on a mellow train and will update regularly from now on, Scouts Honour.
Anyway, as you know, the Gastown Shop Hop is going down tomorrow, but Nouvelle Nouvelle just announced they’ll discount stuff by 30%! Perfect time to get some Spring pieces. See you tomorrow!

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Gastown Shop Hop

Gastown Shop HopThis Thursday April 22 is the 2010 Gastown Shop Hop! Head to Gastown between 5 and 9 pm to share in spirits and deals with some of the nicest Gastown boutiques, including Ora stockist, Nouvelle Nouvelle. It’s always a great time so we hope to see you there!

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Randi in Skewed Magazine!

Randi in Skewed MagazineRandi – owner/designer of Ora Bags – is featured in issue nine of Skewed Magazine. There’s an interview about her past, present and future as well as a number of photos of her bags, other works and her beautiful self.

Randi has been an inspiring friend and mentor for a while and I’m very pleased to share this article (Caution! Leads to a PDF) that shows some of her awesomeness. Enjoy!

Photos: Lexa Naicu and Lord Loxley
Interview: Lexa Naicu
Hair: Vanessa Maclean
Make-Up: Gracee Shorter
Style Assistant and Lighting: Yours Truly – Mel Greene

Randi in Skewed Magazine

Randi in Skewed Magazine

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HERE is NOW show featuring Michelle Ford

The lady behind the lense responsible for all Ora photo stories, Michelle Ford, will be featured in upcoming show HERE is NOW at Chapel Arts January 29th. This show is not to be missed, featuring the work of amazing local artists  Jody Rogac, Heather Martin of Mono Clothing, and Salazar Collective, just to name a few. See you there!

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Vincent Parker’s Poster Art

We think Vincent makes rad posters. Check out his art, design work, and music here

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lucky lady

A very handsome boy I know took one look at this jacket and asked me to make a custom backpack for his girlfriend for Christmas. This jacket was given to me by a gentleman who acquired it in the ’60′s. His son has informed me that he was quite the stylish guy in his day, and that he happens to have been a good friend of Johnny Cash. I hope I’ve done him proud by reincarnating his jacket as a backpack. I threw in a few extra internal pockets and a custom laptop pocket in the organic cotton lining.  I hope she loves it.

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my friend Carly’s new billy backpack!

organic cotton lining, adjustable double straps, lotsa pockets.

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Gastown Christmas Shop Hop

christmasshophop2Be sure to check out Nouvelle Nouvelle at this year’s Gastown Christmas Shop Hop. It’s on Thursday December 3 from 5-9 pm and you can expect to find deals and treats throughout all of Gastown!

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