Honestly, one of the best things about starting this blog has been the amazing people I have met both online and in person.
Take Breanna, for example. A former creative director at Aritzia, Bre, decided to move down to Mexico for a year to pursue a simpler and more balanced life and ended up creating her own line of bags and scarves she sells under the name Scout & Catalogue. The line is heavily influenced by the bohemian beach culture of Mexico and is beautifully made using scavenged and hand-died fabrics.
Awhile back, I got an email from her telling me about how she had recently moved to Toronto and more specifically into my neighbourhood of Parkdale. She wondered if I’d be interested in doing a giveaway with her since she makes and produces all of the products inside her Parkdale studio. Since I’m a bit of a snoop, I asked her if we (me and my lovely Hello! Neighbour photographer Kristin Sjaarda) could come by and shoot her studio. Lucky for us, she said yes.
Her place was so interesting, I am actually going to do a full Hello! Neighbour post on it in January. So consider this a taste of things to come.
Bre is offering one of my readers the chance to win one of her limited edition Pastel Navajo Makeup Bags. To enter just leave a comment on this post by December 13th,Midnight (EST) telling me what your favorite item is from Scout & Catalogue’s store. I will announce the winner next Tuesday, December 14th.
I think Scout & Catalogue is one of those lines to keep your eyes on. She is slightly ahead of the curve in terms of what is happening. Thanks Bre for writing that email and introducing yourself. It was such a pleasure to meet you this week and visit your studio. Now go enter to win!
The giveaway is now closed. Congratulations Alyssa!
Studio photographs by Kristin Sjaarda.
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I love the leather satchel. It’s just my style!
Tough call – it’s between the Wanderer in raspberry [quite fitting] and the leather satchel. Great shop and great post. Looking forward to the Hello Neighbour segment.
I love her stuff. I think it is definitely the Wanderer in raspberry. Love the studs. I just generally love studs.
It’s amazing, I honestly had just added her store to my Etsy favourites about a week ago! I love the satchel, it’s beyond gorgeous…very talented lady. Fingers crossed. thanx for the opportunity!
Gorgeous! Its a hard decision, but I love “The Satchel”
Everything in her shop is completely beautiful. Love the Constellation Super Tote!
The leather satchel! I would probably spend all my time stroking that gorgeous slouchy leather rather than actually put anything in it.
I love the dye-job on The Super Tote. Thanks for hosting this giveaway, you two!
For me it is totally the satchel.
Just a quick post to say I have the S&C wanderer in gray and is gorgeous! It just gets softer and softer with every wear.
Have officially spend all morning perusing the marion house book – productivity: nil. inspiration/jealousy: high.
Did you write about S&C last week?? Because I remember seeing their scarves on someone’s blog and then I checked out their Etsy shop and fell in love. Not only do I love the makeup bags (so I am REALLY hoping I win this one!), but I put the The Dream Big Project Notebooks in my Favourites file because I love the idea of them. We all need a dream big boost every so often!
Can’t wait to see the total tour because I am already loving what I see!
the satchel is lovely.
i love the makeup pouches the best, but i love it all! one of my favourite shops!
I love S&C!! My absolute fav is the satchel, it’s an amazing bag.
The Tote is amazing. As is the super-tote! And the satchel. Do I have to pick just one? OK. The Tote. Sticking to it.
The super tote!
I’m coveting everything in Bre’s online store. But I keep coming back to The Satchel, Leather Tote as my favorite. I’d love any one of her make-up bags too.
I love the Storm scarf.
ooo! i LOVE Bre and her product! From the store i LOVE her constellation super-tote (mostly, b/c i have it:) but i’ve been lusting after the very bag in the give-away. its so cool to see a glimpse into the studio where all this lovely stuff pops out of:)
I’m going with the satchel too, but the pastel navajo makeup bag is such a close second.
I LOVE THAT SUPER TOTE! I LOVE THE SATCHEL TOO!
I’m such a fan of scout&catalogue! My favourite item is Bre’s black leather tote. I didn’t leave the house without it since the day I received it! That’s how canadian design rocks Switzerland! Thanks Bre!
P.S. Need I to mention that I’m a sucker for that pretty make up bag??
LOVE the idea of the dream big project. Inspirational.
love love love this shop! i’m a big fan of the pouches, the leather satchel, and the constellation super tote. i pretty much want everything she has available
The leather satchel is so me. But the give away is lively too. Thanks for introducing us to this great designer and giving a sneak peek into her studio
Oooh, I’ve been reading Bre’s blog since her very first days in Mexico, and I *ogle* her pieces – would love to have one of my own. I love all of her bags in the Navajo collection, and of course I’m crazy about her hand-dyed cotton scarves.
I want to stuff my whole life into the super tote! So practical. So beautiful. So huge.
Can I say the wanderer scarf in raspberry too?! Just in case my secret santa needs gift ideas
THE leather SATCHEL and the Tan Tote tie for my favorites! I learned of Scout&Catalogue a few months ago and have been following her since. I too am a seamstress and have a particular focus on bag design and construction, so seeing into Bre’s workspace/studio is such a treat! Thanks!
xo
My fave item from the Scout & Catalogue store is the
The Wanderer – Raspberry.
- Danielle
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I’ve been eyeing these pouches for a while now. I missed out on one of the other navajo prints, but this one’s just a cool.
i’ve had the leather satchel on my pinterest wishlist for a little bit now! so perfect
I want to go live inside The Storm- Deep Sea scarf. Gorgeous colour.
Love love love love love the leather satchel. It’s the perfect carry-all. Big when you need the space, small when not. Perfect. Love her stuff.
Thanks for putting us on to her!
Best,
Fellow Marion-ite.
My favorite item is the leather satchel. Timeless.
i love everything she makes!! my absolute favorite has to be the constellation scarf…
the leather satchel is ONE of my favorites. really beautiful…every piece!
In love with the super tote!
I love peeking into studios! My fave S&C goods are those Storm yellow and blue scarves – soooo vibrant.
Love the beautiful leather satchel – but there are a few products missing in the shop that I loved last month, are they all sold out? There were hand-dyed blueish pouches as well as darker Navajo ones.. still hoping to buy one in the new year!
The leather satchel is gorgeous. Thanks for the tip on new local design!
I am totally in love with her Etsy shop. I keep my eye on her scarves, I’m loving the Wanderer. So much. I love everything though
And you have a very good blog! I found you through the S&C blog 
I love the satchel leather tote. Looks beautiful. Can’t wait for her home tour. I love the chance to get a peek into houses around my neighborhood!
So many beautiful pieces … my favorite is definitely the Wanderer in nude/grey.
Love the leather satchel but i’m actually completely in love with this navajo bag!
I love all of Breanna’s products but my fave right now is the Super Tote Constellation!!
Thank you!
Happy Holidays.
Riann
I would definitely love this scarf:
http://www.etsy.com/listing/62267285/the-wanderer-raspberry
Happy Holidays!
Great giveaway! I always love discovering talented people in my own backyard. Love these:
http://www.etsy.com/listing/54535517/the-satchel-leather-tote
http://www.etsy.com/listing/62553748/the-super-tote-constellation
The leather satchel is my absolute favorite! This is a fabulous shop! Thanks for introducing me.
That leather satchel is to die for, but the storm (olive and yellow) scarf is pretty beautiful too. Can’t wait to see the full tour!! Love your blog its one of my top fav’s. Love your style! -Stacy
I spent a while on scout and catalogue’s etsy page the other day when you posted about them being at your neighborhood craft fair — very good things. i have my eye on The Satchel, which is a perfect bag, as bags go. and, speaking of make-up bags, i could sure use a new one, seeing as i just retired the one i’ve used for seven (!) years for a big ziploc bag. pretty classy, huh?
The super tote is quite lovely! Great post!
Her store is so dreamy. I love the Wanderer scarf.
I think one of my favourite items has to be the Constellation Super Tote! It’s so lovely
the satchel is perfect.
My favorite item is the woven purple cotton and leather make-up bag, but I love the idea of the Dream Big Project notembooks too.
my fave is ‘the tote’ in black. simple. elegant. classic.
please please please! santa will be jealous!
Lots of great items – my favourite is The Super Tote – Constellation. It reminds me of a black & white Paint horse
Absolutely gorgeous textiles. I think the Constellation Super Tote is dreamy!
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The satchel or the raspberry wanderer. Thanks!
I LOVE her etsy page. I think one of my favorite items (that was recently purchased…blast! i should’ve been on top of that) is her orchard and leather make up bag. Oh my gorgeous. I just want all of her purses and scarves! beautiful!
her stuff is amazing, all of it. really inspiring girl.
what an absolutely inspiring story! thank you so much for posting this!
the leather satchel is, as many others have stated, perfect in every single way but the story behind the dream big project scores is probably what scored most points with me.
beautiful fabrics and materials, perfectly organic design, great product shots… i predict nothing short of greatness for scout & catalogue!
I’m such a huge S&C fan!!! Love this. My fave item is the Constellation Scarf which appears to have sold out [I've dropped hints like nobodies business for WEEKS about this to my boyfriend re:christmas] and that leather satchel is to die for. As is the constellation SUPER TOTE! superrrrrr! xxx
This is my new FAVORITE thing! I would have to say the Brush Stroke cotton tote is my number 1!!!
she is definitely up and coming! I saw a post about her somewhere else recently. All of her things are so beautiful, but I do love that satchel.
What a fun giveaway! That leather satchel is beautiful.
The leather satchel is gorgeous, and I love the make up bag too!
I’ve been in love with the constellation super tote for SO LONG.
Love her work, love your work – thanks for the giveaway!
I was so happy to meet Bre in person recently — she is just as lovely as her beautiful scarves & bags are! I love both the Wanderer scarves and her large leather totes. They’re amazing. Thanks for the giveaway!
This bag is lovely! Imagine all of the wonderful things you could carry around in it!
i love the purple cotton & leather makeup bag. its all so lovely, really!
i love the tan tote…would be perfect for my computer!!
love her stuff – but mostly jealous of her sewing machines! xo
beautiful! and in the neighbourhood, even better.
I love the satchel- the makeup bag is beautiful too!
The leather satchel is so lovely. This is a great giveaway!
The Storm – Deep Sea is my favourite. My brother used to live in Mexico City and the colour in the scarf is reminiscent of the city.
What a great find!
The super tote, black leather tote, or satchel. I love the S&C blog – thank you Bre for all the inspiration <3
Naomi
Love the deep blue scarf-it would be a beautiful addition to my collection!
Love the leather satchel…. love, love, love.
love the nude/grey wanderer scarf – stunning! and her studio space is gorgeous!
The leather satchel. It’s perfect.
Everything is so beautiful but I just love “The Satchel.”
I like the “deep sea – storm” scarf the best.
Thanks for the chance to win!
–Liza
ejm6x (at) yahoo (dot) com
This site and its links are so lovely! Love the S&C site and this makeup bag. Thanks for the inspiration!
love the storm – deep sea. jmmccarr@gmail.com
I love her photographs ! My favorite is the wanderer-nude/grey scarf
I love the yellow and olive scarf. So great! Thanks for the giveaway!
what a great looking bag! I am crossing mu fingers that I win it
I like the brush stroke tote.
I love the constellation scarf. Thanks for the giveaway.
cute bag !
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the satchel ! great giveaway.
I’m a fan of the Brush Stroke Cotton Tote!
I would love the constellation scarf!
the constellation by far..totally my colour palette!
I LOVE the makeup bags with the gorg leather and button detailing, but see they are all scooped up:(
Ooh I love this giveaway! My favourite item in the online store is the storm olive and yellow scarf – love!
My favorite item is the BRUSH STROKE COTTON TOTE.
I love the Wanderer Raspberry Scarf. Love the colors in it.
I love love LOVE her Market Day Bucket Bag! So much!! Her stuff is just lovely.
bre is such an inspiration! i wish i could pick up and move to mexico myself! love her bags
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