LissLane Art & Design

Coloring can be a wonderful activity for practicing mindfulness. Mindfulness is a state of active, non-judgmental awareness of the present moment. Engaging in coloring can help you focus your attention on the task at hand, allowing you to be fully present and immersed in the activity. Here are some ways in which coloring promotes mindfulness: Focus and concentration: When you color, you naturally concentrate on the colors, shapes, and patterns. This focused attention helps quiet the mind and brings you into the present moment. Sensory experience: Paying attention to the tactile sensation of holding the coloring tools, feeling the texture of the paper, and observing the colors as they fill the page can enhance your sensory awareness. Flow state: Coloring can induce a flow state, where you become fully absorbed in the activity. In this state, you lose track of time and worries, and your mind becomes calm and centered. Stress reduction: Engaging in coloring can be a soothing and relaxi...

I am so pleased to be able to offer a new and wider range of items. As a thank you for supporting me, please use the code WELCOME10 to get 10% off your purchase from now until the end of July! Products are updating daily, so keep checking for cute new items :) https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/LissLaneDesigns 

We're back baby! Find an extensive line of new and old favourites on our etsy page! SHOP HERE! https://www.etsy.com/shop/LissLaneDesigns  

Hello friends! This is a note to let you all know that LissLane Art and Design will be taking a small hiatus so that I can go back to school at the end of August! I have limited stock available on hand as well as a limited number of items at Brick and Mortar Living in New Westminster and Watershed Artworks Society in North Delta. Please feel free to email me directly as I may be able to accommodate your request and would be happy to look in to special orders:) Thanks for your understanding and support, Melissa, xo

Please drop in to see the show and enjoy some treats, festive music and good company! The Watershed Artworks Giftshop is fabulous place to find locally made Christmas gifts including jewellery, pottery, paintings, prints, and more :)

Who am I? I am the honey from the bee, how deep the roots go. I am the tallest tree, I am the brightest eye.  I am the perfect circle. I am the stars in the sky.  Look at the stars, look how they shine for you. I am the creator, the giver. I am the clown.  I am the essence of the lion, strong and free. I am Shakespeare's greatest drama, "to be or not to be".  My girl, my girl, my girl, talking' bout my girl. You remember her? Well I am her and she is ME.  That girl with the red dress on...Who is SHE? She is the one who broke free, the light of day burning my eyes to see. Hi without the H please, for this is I, this is Me.  My knowledge is my light, my light is my truth, and my truth is my freedom.  I stand proud in my love, no falling for me.  The eyes of my heart they let me to see. Oh my brown eyed girl, this is for you, this is for She. 

  We have been enjoying it! There's no doubt about that.  We've been camping, hiking, swimming, birthday partying, and more! Don't get me wrong, there's been some work mixed in there too, but for the most part we are trying to soak up what will be the last summer before we are officially in the school system...eek! Excited and ready for a new chapter to begin but also holding on to the lazy mornings and freedom that summer brings.  Here are the next few market dates for summer, with Make It, coming up this winter (expect to see a load of new stuff for that!): AUGUST: FIREHALL FARMER'S MARKET Sunday August 4th // 10-2 Sunday August 18th // 10-2 NEW WESTMINSTER RIVER MARKET  Saturday August 31st // 12-5 810 Quayside Drive, New Westminster SEPTEMBER: FIREHALL FARMER'S MARKET Sunday August 1st // 10-2 NEW WESTMINSTER RIVER MARKET  Saturday September 28th // 12-5 810 Quayside Drive, New Westminster

What an amazing event! Thank you to everyone who supported LissLane Art and Design through your purchases, kind words, and general great spirit throughout the entire day. It was an amazing sight to see so many people packing West 4th Ave, having fun in support of music, art and community.  I'm so grateful I was able to be a part of it, and so hope to see everyone again next year! xo

Here are some pictures from my sushi and ice cream date with the boys in Steveston Village :) These two little sushi lovers were in heaven.  We arrived at the restaurant just a little bit before the rest of the world was ready for lunch, and if you have two (sometimes) crazy children, this is one of those small things you find yourself thankful for! After they devoured every last piece we set out on the hunt for some dairy free ice cream, and found a few delish flavours on the pier.  The sun was out, the breeze was magnificent and the boys were happy.  Perfect time together :) XO

These two crack me up! Got a few sweet pics on our rainy day photo shoot, just had to share :) xo

Bibs, Hats and onesies...oh my! The table was full yesterday at the Ladner Market.  One of the perks of being a member with the Watershed Artworks Society in North Delta is the fact that we get to share booth space at the Ladner Market every summer.  Ladner has grown in to a huge farmers and artisan market showcasing everything from pottery, to woodworking, to painting, to salad dressing and specialty food items...and it's all amazing! There is live music almost all day long (which we were fortunate enough to be quite close to this weekend!) and the food vendors are to die for. Seriously. I'm so grateful my stuff was well received yesterday, and after a long week of working after the kiddos went to bed I am renewed and ready for a great summer full of more great markets.  You can find me next weekend at the River Market in New Westminster on Saturday and the brand new Firehall Farmers Market in North Delta on Sunday.  You can find times and addresses on the even...

You never know where inspiration will strike!  There's nothing better than time with the big guy, and in particular, time where we get to learn and explore together. I have so enjoyed every one of his field trips this year and am so thankful I was able to be there for all of them!  I look forward to sharing these same special experiences with the little guy one day soon too :) xo

Here are a few shots from last weekends event at Scottsdale Mall in North Delta!  These are all pictures of work done by Watershed Artworks Society Artists. We participated in an event organized by Collaborate Delta! in celebration of Arts and Culture week in BC. 

Hello Friends, I know it's been a while but I'm here to tell you that new designs are on the way!  Here's a sneak peek at the process I use to create my designs.  Each design is hand-drawn first and then transferred on to a piece of linoleum, which I hand carve and print on paper to get the very first print!  Next, I transfer that print on to the computer so I can size it perfectly, then I set up the silk screen (which I'll describe one day in another post, as that's quite a lengthy process as well!) so I can hand screen each of the onesies.  As I go along I will take pictures so that one day I can write about the entire process. For now, be warned that penguins, butterflies and maybe a few more little friends will be on their way soon in new springy colours on a short sleeve onesie! Stay tuned for all the progress... Melissa    

Just wanted to share with you all these pictures from Spruce Collective in Abbotsford! I love their mix of new and vintage pieces in the store and think my little owl friends fit in just perfectly.  If you are in Abbotsford there is no shortage of lovely things to look at in this shop...well worth a visit :) xo

Merry Christmas my friends!  Thanks to all of those who have supported me this year.  I look forward to many new and exciting projects and collaborations in 2013.  Wishing you all the happiest, warmest, coziest season of all :) Melissa, xox

Check out this great artisan market at North Delta Rec Centre this Saturday! enjoy a coffee and a sweet treat as you check out the 30 vendors!  I will be there with baby goods and a BRAND NEW line of baby soaps...a collaboration with myself and my cousin Maria of Pura Vida Soap and Candle!

Well, after an amazing vacation with the family, we are back in town and back to reality!  We spent one beautiful, warm and sunny week in Palm Springs with a day at Disneyland and California Adventure for the kids (and yes, for us grownups too!). We spent most days lounging by the pool, eating, relaxing and watching movies...how glorious.  Our day at the theme parks was jam packed, exhausting and so much fun.  We can't wait to do it again, we just might have to take an extra day to conquer both parks:) While it was amazing to be away, it is always nice to come home, sleep in your own bed and feel that renewed sense of energy towards life, work and all of those unfinished projects!  I was lucky enough to come home to a fresh new box of organic cotton long sleeve onesies, ready to be printed.  Some will arrive at their new home in Vancouver shortly and some will be saved for Deck the Halls which will be happening December 1st at the North Delta Rec Cente...

LissLane long sleeve onesies, pants and prints now available at  Spruce Collective   in Abbotsford!!!  Spruce Collective is run by five women, Elisa of Home Sweet Nest , Jessica of Trove Vintage Rentals & Handmade Affairs , Kevi of Twig Home , Monica of Red Wicker and Lily of Birch + Bird . Some of the other fine goods they carry include: CeCe Caldwell’s Paints Crystal Clear Boutique Dahlhaus Feest Candles & Bath Buddha Bowls by Flavour Design Cartolina Cavallini Local Grain Marian + Hazel Paddywax Candles Pure Green Magazine Quotes & Notes Raggy Girl Vintage Rifle Paper Co. Sea & Cake Sweet Nothings Floral Tack Woodwork & Design Uppercase Magazine (Coming Soon) What Lola Wants Lola Gets I am absolutely over the moon that they have decided to try out my line of organic cotton onesies and hope to be taking them even more stuff very soon!  If you are in the area, make sure you check out all of the things Spruce has t...