This site is great for inspiration and getting ideas. A useful feature is the “Filter Results” option on the main menu bar. It’ll filter it so that if you’re only interested in seeing logo designs, they will do that for you in an instant. It will also tell you the designer and client, if you’re interested in contacting them.
This shop used to be on Denman in downtown. I thought they shut down, but apparently, they just moved to a different location – on Granville Island! 103-1551 Johnston St, Vancouver, BC
Haven’t been to the new location yet, but they have a wide selection of beads and tools, run by friendly Chinese people (if the owners are the same as before). Get some supplies and start beading! 
Kimdoly Beads: http://www.kimdoly.com/
November issue 2009 of Fraser Monthly magazine. This was shot at Capilano University in the fall. It was gorgeous!!! My white umbrella from Daiso. lol