Category: SHOP LOCAL

  • Merry Handmade Holiday Gift Guide

    Merry Handmade Holiday Gift Guide

    Have you had a chance to check out Merry Mag yet? There’s tons of great holiday handmade inspiration in there. But if you’re not really the crafty type and don’t love holiday market crowds but love to support makers then you’ll want to check out the Merry Handmade Holiday Gift Guide. Here’s a peek of…

  • My week with One of a Kind Show and Etsy

    My week with One of a Kind Show and Etsy

    Wow. I can’t believe it’s been a week since I last posted. I’ve never worked so hard in such a short time. Ever. If you’ve been following you know that I’ve been busy prepping for the big Spring One of a Kind Show (OOAK). Well the show has come and gone but my poor feet will…

  • FIND US AT THE SPRING OOAK SHOW + TICKET GIVEAWAY

    It’s that time of year again. Doesn’t it just feel like we were just loading our shopping bags up at the Holiday One of a Kind Show like yesterday? Well even if the weather isn’t on the same page just yet, it’s time for the Spring One of a Kind Show (OOAK). This one is extra special…

  • SHOP LOCAL: etsy made in Canada Roadtrip

    I’m finally sharing my Etsy: Made in Canada roadtrip with you. Sorry for the slight delay peeps but I was waiting on some photos so I could really show you what a great event it was. It’s been a few years since I’ve done a craft show. It’s kinda like a hangover. You swear you…

  • SHOP LOCAL: ETSY MADE IN CANADA

    Remember on Monday when I told you how hard I was working to prep for the Etsy: Made in Canada show. yeah, well it’s here! And I admit I’m a little burned out, but also excited. I’ve been making stuff like crazy and this morning I’m heading off to Ottawa. My loft has turned into…

  • {SHOP LOCAL: Say Hello! to Hello Yellow}

    Did y’all see this great store tour I did last week on Apartment Therapy? It’s all about my fave gal Emily and her sweet store full of handmade goods called Hello Yellow. It’s located in the friendly town of Almonte, Ontario, just outside of Ottawa. If you’re in the area she also runs some great…

  • SHOP LOCAL: a bungalow full of vintage style

    SHOP LOCAL: a bungalow full of vintage style

    I feel like I don’t talk about my vintage style obsession nearly enough on here. I guess it’s not every day that I feel like playing super model if you know what I mean.  If you know me, you know that my closet is FULL of vintage dresses. I live in the super awesome and…

  • {SHOP LOCAL: holiday shopping in a yurt}

    I hope you all had a great weekend. Call me psychic but I have a feeling it may have involved some holiday shopping? Myself, I had a unique shopping experience that I have to share. I went to a holiday pop-up shop hosted by Nathalie-Roze & Co. There was lots of great one-of-a-kind items but…

  • {SHOP LOCAL: Toronto holiday sales & shows this weekend}

    Well there’s no shortage of holiday craft shows & pop-up sales going on in Toronto this weekend. Here’s the ones that I know of that are going on today (and tomorrow).  You can check out all their facebook event pages for details. Happy shopping! THE GLADSTONE FLEA – HOLIDAY EDITION MAKER’S CARTEL POP-UP MARKET NATHALIE-ROZE…

  • Local Love: Pedestrian Sunday in Kensington Market

    Local Love: Pedestrian Sunday in Kensington Market

    I live in the vibrant and diverse neighbourhood of Toronto known as Kensington Market. I moved here almost 5 years ago and still love it. For those visiting Toronto it’s hard to describe the ‘hood in few words. It has an interesting history with roots as a Jewish market, slowly turning into more of a…