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We’re so honoured to be included in this @ellecanada feature all about Maximalist Jewellery styling. This trend is big for fall and with a few simple tips you can learn to layer like a pro. A gigantic thankyou to @editorialallie for including LYD and for always cheering on Canadian designers❤️ Swipe to see our top picks for the season👉 Cover shot by the wildly talented @carolineross taken in Leah Yard Designs by @leahyarddesigns
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I always loved fashion, even before I had access to it. Its ability to change how you feel about yourself and how you are perceived in the world is incredible. I started LYD over a decade ago. And I didn’t know it at the time, but this journey would be about transformation. Fashion changed my life. It allowed me to express myself before I had learned how to. It helped me “catch up” to my peers. It made me feel powerful when I was scared. It spoke for me. I was once a wild little island girl with uncut hair and dirty fingernails, making hats out of ferns, shoes out of recycled bottles, and jewellery out of shells. What I didn’t realize was that I was developing a skill set: To think outside the box, to work with my hands, to freely create without judgement. To play. To express. To design. To use fashion as an escape. I still don’t fit into this industry. But my business, like life, like design, is an evolution. I create jewellery that allows the wearer to express themselves. Adjustable lengths, convertible designs, these are intentional details. It’s thoughtfully designed to join you on your journey. To evolve with you, or transform, amplify or alter how you feel. We are more than we realize. That’s the power of fashion. That’s the power of being true to who you are, wildness and all🩷 -Leah, xo taken in Leah Yard Designs by @leahyarddesigns
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2 years ago
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For the first 6 years of LYD I dodged questions about where I had gone to school for business, what travel experiences inspired my designs, and who had encouraged me to build my brand. Here’s why: the fashion industry is one that values glamour and prestige. And now here’s the catch: I spent 4 years of my childhood living on an isolated lighthouse island. I was the weird kid who didn’t know how to cross a street or who the Spice Girls were. I’m also a high school dropout with a GED. I’ve never travelled. I worked entry-level jobs for over a decade while building my brand after hours and on weekends. And I did this while people in my inner circle told me I would fail. Not exactly what you’d expect in a designer bio… right?😉 Fast forward many years and now I proudly share my story. It’s what gives my brand a unique point of view. I design highly versatile jewellery that celebrates what makes you, uniquely you. Seeing a half-page article in the Vancouver Sun @thevancouversun celebrating my “unglamorous” story means so much to so many past versions of myself. Here’s what I’ve learned from trying to “fit into” an industry: 1. Never underestimate what your unique lived experience brings. 2. The people who will cheer you on are the ones to connect with your story. 3. There is absolutely no one like you, and trust me, that’s your superpower. A gigantic thank-you to @aleesha_h for highlighting my journey, you’ll never know how much this means to that weird little island kid🫶 taken in Leah Yard Designs by @leahyarddesigns
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2 years ago
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We are hosting our Fall in-person Sample Sale at our Chinatown location on October 24th. We’re thrilled to be teaming up with Lavoh @lovelavoh this season! FALL SAMPLE SALE Leah Yard Designs Studio #201-161 Keefer Street📍 Saturday, October 24th 12pm-4pm ▫️What’s a sample sale? A sample sale is an event hosted by designers to sell samples and prototypes that are no longer in production. Items are sold “as is” at a reduced price (final sale). You can find one of a kind pieces, and nearly-new designs deeply discounted. (Insider tip: treat it like a treasure hunt! Sometimes we put items in the sale that we LOVE, but can no longer source the materials OR the item was too costly to put into production) WHAT TO EXPECT: ▫️Over 300 Leah Yard Designs jewellery items to shop up to 80% OFF (including one of a kind designs) ▫️Special pricing from Lavoh reusable facecloths: an eco-friendly solution to makeup removal ▫️Light refreshments ▫️Celebration! If you’ve been to one of our Sample Sales you know how much fun they are. We are determined to make this one our best yet ;) Tag who you’re bringing👇 taken in Leah Yard Designs by @leahyarddesigns
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3 days ago
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Still buzzing from last week’s LIVE recording of the Voted Least Likely podcast🎙️ We have A LOT planned for the rest of the year, but here’s where you can find us next: ▫️The Fall Edit Pop-Up at the Style Well Studio @thestylewell @evalinabeautycosmetics Where: 114 Donaghy Ave., North Vancouver When: October 16th 5pm-9pm & October 17th 10am-5pm ▫️Fall Sample Sale with Lavoh 👀 @lovelavoh Where: Leah Yard Designs Studio 161 Keefer Street Unit 201 (above Bao Bei restaurant) When: October 24th 12pm - 4pm taken in Leah Yard Designs by @leahyarddesigns
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5 days ago
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Last week I hosted our first-ever LIVE recording of the Voted Least Likely Podcast. On the morning of the event I was trying to think of an excuse I could make up to cancel it. Some of you may not know this, but speaking in front of an audience (of any size) TERRIFIES me. I used to have such bad anxiety that my face would twitch so much that I couldn’t see straight. I sweat through two shirts during the day and ended up wearing a blank one that Kyle brought for me (the perks of dating a screen printer) @unimpressedscreenprinting I was shaking before it started, during, and after. But I did it. I chose to do something that scared me, and I chose to have witnesses😉 This is the point. We can change. We can grow. But sometimes we have to put ourselves in situations that force it to happen. And guess what? I’m planning on doing it all over again next year🫠 A huge thank-you to the team that made it as easy as it could possibly be: Ryan, Violet @violet.dolejsi, Jenn @jenn_wint, Kyle @unimpressedscreenprinting, Sarah @sarahdarceystyle, and Eliza @elizatrendiak And to everyone who came out and supported, thank-you so much💗 taken in Leah Yard Designs by @leahyarddesigns
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5 days ago
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We’re getting ready for a very busy holiday season✨ Here’s where we’ll be over the next few weeks: ▫️The Fall Edit Pop-Up at the Style Well Studio Where: 114 Donaghy Ave., North Vancouver When: October 16th 5pm-9pm & October 17th 10am-5pm ▫️Fall Sample Sale with Lavoh 👀 Where: Leah Yard Designs Studio 161 Keefer Street Unit 201 (above Bao Bei restaurant) When: October 24th 12pm - 4pm ▫️Vintage Barn Holiday Market Where: Chilliwack Heritage Park 44140 Luckakuck Way When: November 6th - 8th ▫️Circle Craft Holiday Market Where: Vancouver Convention Centre West Building, 1055 Canada Place When: November 11th - 15th ▫️Eastside Culture Crawl Where: Leah Yard Designs Studio 161 Keefer Street Unit 201 (above Bao Bei restaurant) When: November 19th - 22nd (Thursday & Friday 5–10pm / Saturday & Sunday 11am–6pm) ▫️Got Craft Holiday Market (Weekend One) Where: Croatian Cultural Centre 3250 Commercial Dr When: November 21st - 22nd ▫️Got Craft Holiday Market (Weekend Two) Where: Croatian Cultural Centre 3250 Commercial Dr When: November 28th - 29th ▫️Make It Show Where: PNE Forum 2901 E Hastings St, Vancouver When: December 10th - 13th ▫️Granville Island Holiday Pop-Up Where: Little Mountain Shop 1666 Johnston St #11 (inside the Net Loft) When: December 14th - 20th 10am-6pm daily ▫️Open Studio Holiday Hours Where: Leah Yard Designs Studio 161 Keefer Street Unit 201 (above Bao Bei restaurant) When: December 23rd & 24th Where will we see you? taken in Leah Yard Designs by @leahyarddesigns
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6 days ago
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I can’t tell you what an honour it is to see this full-page feature in the @georgiastraight by @vickiduong 💗 I officially launched LYD in 2013, and I assumed I would fail. I was even told I would fail. And to be honest? I kind of did for a while. I made every mistake you can make. It took years to find my footing in the jewellery world. As a high school drop out, I had no plan B. I just needed to see this thing through. Fast-forward 13 years and here we are. Still going, still evolving, still making mistakes on the way… I’m so grateful for the support and encouragement (This feature is especially meaningful because we were also voted 3rd Best Jewellery Brand in Vancouver!) No one gets to where they are on their own. Thank-you to everyone who has helped us reach this milestone. It would not be possible without you🫶 -Leah, xo An extra special thank-you to @vickiduong for always cheering on local brands. You are a true gem! by @leahyarddesigns
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7 days ago
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We are hosting our Fall in-person Sample Sale at our Chinatown location on October 24th. We’re thrilled to be teaming up with Lavoh @lovelavoh this season! FALL SAMPLE SALE Leah Yard Designs Studio #201-161 Keefer Street📍 Saturday, October 24th 12pm-4pm ▫️What’s a sample sale? A sample sale is an event hosted by designers to sell samples and prototypes that are no longer in production. Items are sold “as is” at a reduced price (final sale). You can find one of a kind pieces, and nearly-new designs deeply discounted. (Insider tip: treat it like a treasure hunt! Sometimes we put items in the sale that we LOVE, but can no longer source the materials OR the item was too costly to put into production) WHAT TO EXPECT: ▫️Over 300 Leah Yard Designs jewellery items to shop up to 80% OFF (including one of a kind designs) ▫️Special pricing from Lavoh reusable facecloths: an eco-friendly solution to makeup removal ▫️Light refreshments ▫️Celebration! If you’ve been to one of our Sample Sales you know how much fun they are. We are determined to make this one our best yet ;) Tag who you’re bringing👇 taken in Leah Yard Designs by @leahyarddesigns
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8 days ago
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There are some great brands launching PVD jewellery, and it serves a specific audience. It’s not the direction we’re going to take at LYD, but we’re happy to see new offerings pop up in the marketplace. Got questions? Let us know👇 taken in Leah Yard Designs by @leahyarddesigns
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12 days ago
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We’re thrilled to be part of The Fall Edit This curated shopping experience is celebrating local, women-owned brands. This fall, Evalina Beauty and thestylewell come together to present The Fall Edit, a two-day shopping and lifestyle experience in North Vancouver featuring a thoughtfully curated collection of women-owned brands across fashion, beauty, jewelry, wellness and home. Created as an alternative to the traditional market experience, The Fall Edit is designed to feel intimate, elevated and personal. Discover new brands, meet the women behind them, shop their latest collections and enjoy a series of beauty, style and wellness experiences throughout the weekend. The event begins Friday evening with a VIP Shopping Evening from 5–9 PM, followed by a full day of shopping, workshops and experiences on Saturday from 10 AM–5 PM. Participating brands include: @ahblo_knitwear @thestylewell @highonlove.official @florasbareskincare @jewelietteshop @ciikuskin @louiserowstudio @heatherlynncashmere @avarranaturals @leahyarddesigns @stephanie.styled @ranilounge @evalinabeautycosmetics EVENT DETAILS October 16 & 17, 2026 thestylewell studio 114 Donaghy Ave., North Vancouver, B.C. located at the Back Alley (behind Two Rivers Meats) Friday, October 16 | 5–9 PM VIP Shopping Evening + Makeup Workshop Saturday, October 17 | 10 AM–5 PM Pop-Up + Workshops + Experiences Complimentary admission. taken in North Vancouver, British Columbia by @leahyarddesigns
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12 days ago
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Thank-you for trusting us on your jewellery journey🫶 taken in Leah Yard Designs by @leahyarddesigns
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