The first review was by my old college roommate Megan, who is a for real blogger in Seattle and got invited to a tasting. 

The interesting thing to me is that instant has such a bad rap (Sorry, Poppy) and my initial thought in them taking it on seemed so weird. Then I read its great for iced coffee. WHAT? Instant Iced Coffee? That’s my dream product. Selling for 3 for  $2.95, thats really a good deal compared to the $3.00 per I pay for it at the not starbucks down the street. I am a tiny bit bummed they don’t have decaf but my decaf days are dwindling, and mama needs her daily cup!

You can enter to win some on Megan’s blog, I know I am. 

For lame geeks like me who like to know random facts –  VIA is named after the Starbucks former R&D guy who devised the process 20 years ago while trying to find good coffee on camping trips. He died of cancer last year.

Jenna Rose: Home decor, mostly. I especially like the storage bags and the cotton blankets.{via d*s}

Good Egg: This site is a jackpot of Canadian handmade. Would love to have either a broken teacup necklace or these simple but tasteful tea towels. {via bloesem}

Canadian art: Took this (crappy) photo in the washroom at the Wired Monk in Cloverdale, BC and have been doing a bit of research on the artist, Connie Geerts. I like the prints but would love to own one of her original pieces one day.

Canadians on etsy: Tinywarbler handsews these amazing softies out of Vancouver and I own three. I had to cut myself off but still stalk her blog to drool over the ones I don’t have. 

rikrak: just cute cute cute.

Avril Loreti: These would be alot of fun at Christmas.

Petit Flaneur: GAH! Kids clothes with birds on them! I’m surprised one of my nieces doesn’t have one already. 

TIMELY UPDATE**

Nea: Fantastic jewelry and other goods from Montreal. On Sale this week! {via Design for Mankind}