Culture Club

While the Eastside
Culture Crawl is traditionally associated with artists, there are a
huge number of artisans, designers, and craft geniuses displaying and
selling their product. Here are five studios worth visiting; with items
are under $200, you can check a few names off your Christmas list.

Melk Design is a husband and wife team that creates pieces from
upcycled and recycled wood. We love the Noon Birds Clock ($95, pictured)
made from Landyachtz longboards, and the up-cycled walnut Axe Belt
buckle ($60.) Location: D10 – 936 Clark Dr., Vancouver, www.melkmelk.com

Grace Lee, the talent behind Eikcam Ceramics,
makes birch bud vases ($52) and lovely barn owl ornaments ($18) but our
favourite is the cloud series bowl and spoon ($50 for the set) featuring
freehand drawings. So pretty, we can excuse the fact that they arent
dishwasher safe. Location: Studio #2 – 965 Vernon Dr. at The Mergatroid, http://eikcam.com/

Oona Clothing Company does the cutest handmade boys and girls
underpant sets, featuring matching tees, bright colours, and naïve
handrawn graphics. Great incentive for toilet training. Pieces start at
$7. Location: Studio #14 at William Clark Studios, www.oonaclothing.com

If youre looking to complete a very minimal garden, then Espiritu
Design Studios Dadi Bird House ($200) is a must-have. And for your
apartment dwelling friends, they also have beautiful cups and vases,
although dont expect any blue jays to come and say hello. Location: Unit
130, 288 East Georgia St., Vancouver, http://espiritudesignstudio.com

If you are looking for something chic and elegant, check out Su
Fosters jewelry. Featuring delicate silver and gold pieces, weve got
our eye on the long stick earrings, $85-$95 a pair. Location: 1177
Parker St., Vancouver, http://sufoster.com

Alexandra Suhner Isenberg

Eastside Culture Crawl, November 16-18, for a full map and more details,
check www.eastsideculturecrawl.com