Memoirs

Memoirs from the Atelier

Stories, inspiration, and glimpses behind the scenes — a quiet space to share the art of handmade living.

Welcome to Inside the Maker’s Memoirs

This is where the creative process unfolds — where sketches turn into finished pieces, ideas take root, and stories from the studio come to life.
The L’atelier Sauvage Journal is a place to slow down, reflect, and share the journey behind each handcrafted creation.

 

Leopold: Chapter Twelve

Leopold: Chapter Twelve

Leopold is the embodiment of old-world sophistication with a daring twist. Draped in black matte glory, he stands proud and unapologetically bold, a beacon of light and luxury. His presence commands attention, blending aristocratic elegance with a hint of rebellious charm.

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Scarlett: Chapter Eleven

Scarlett: Chapter Eleven

A kiss carved from history, painted in passion. Born from reclaimed pallets and shaped with care, she turns forgotten wood into a bold whisper of desire. Two lips, dripping in red, daring your walls to flirt back.

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Greta: Chapter Nine

Greta: Chapter Nine

Oh Greta the Glam, with a curl so divine, She wiggles, she wobbles, she laughs at the line! Not straight, not stiff, not boring or bland— She’s the sassiest tree in all Whoville land.

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Drita: Chapter Eight

Drita: Chapter Eight

In the heart of Albania, wool becomes more than fiber—it becomes heritage. One workshop, one artisan, and a craft that carries centuries of tradition. This is the story of Drita.

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Journey: Chapter Seven

Journey: Chapter Seven

A fragrance is more than a scent—it’s a story. In this workshop, I learned to craft a perfume that feels like a memory bottled, a journey captured in notes of earth, bloom, and air.

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Elowen: Chapter Six

Elowen: Chapter Six

Step into a world of fragrant evergreens, rustic charm, and creative joy. This wreath workshop isn’t just about crafting—it’s about slowing down, savoring the season, and leaving with a piece of nature that feels like home.

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SolPondera: Chapter Five

SolPondera: Chapter Five

Guided by a Métis Elder beneath the whispering pines, basketry is more than craft—it’s a bridge between generations. Each coil of my pine needle basket carries a story of resilience, heritage, and the quiet beauty of knowledge shared from heart to hand.

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Aurora Fire Starter: Chapter Four

Aurora Fire Starter: Chapter Four

Aurora is a handcrafted ode to warmth and ritual—pine cones, citrus, and garden herbs woven into elegant fire starters for nights under the northern lights. Later, they become your secret weapon for bug-free spring evenings, blending beauty with purpose in every flicker of flame.

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Opal: Chapter Three

Opal: Chapter Three

This stained glass bird feeder isn’t just a vessel for seeds — it’s a sanctuary of light. Born from a love of wildlife and the quiet rituals of Northern BC, it transforms feeding into something sacred. Each pane catches the sun like a jewel, turning an ordinary moment into a shimmering spectacle of color and life.

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Fado Vadio: Chapter Two

Fado Vadio: Chapter Two

A grenade disguised as art. Fado Vadio is fragile in its detail yet detonates with emotion — a mural that doesn’t just hang, it hits.

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Delphine: Chapter One

Delphine: Chapter One

Delphine reminded me that creation doesn’t need permission. That beauty can be bold, rooted, and unapologetically strange. She was my first muse in the North — and she still whispers to me when the studio is quiet.

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