A Photo Journal of Cape Town, South Africa
Last summer I travelled to Cape Town, South Africa for two weeks. I spent much of my time in Cape Town and also took day trips to explore other parts...
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What We're Packing for Wanderlust, Whistler
I’m so excited to be heading to the Wanderlust Festival in Whistler B.C. this week! A beautiful retreat nestled in the heart of Whistler, Wanderlust features yoga and meditation...
Small Changes, Big Impact
Sometimes the smallest changes can have the biggest impact. This is a guest post from Kate Robichaud, Senior Manager at Beautycounter.
Photo Journal of Kyoto, Japan
I took a high speed bullet train (also known as the Shinkansen) travelling across the country up to 320km/h to Kyoto. Formerly known as Japan’s capital from 794 up until...
Why Made in Canada Matters
Made in Canada matters to us, and I think if you're reading this - it matters to you too. Not because Canada is the best country in the world (though...
Meet the Accessories Sewing Studio
The Accessories Studio is located in the former-garment-district of Leslieville. Their space is unique, and when we enter the Accessories Studio we’re immediately taken by...
A Photo Journal of Hoi An Ancient Town, Vietnam
Once a bustling trading post, Ancient Town has largely remained unchanged from its past infrastructure. Rich in colour, French and Chinese influenced architecture, and lantern lit...
Meet the Tee Specialists Studio
Owned by Jimmy, The Tees Sewing Studio specializes in something super-Canadian: Hockey Jersey Manufacturing. They are also experts in sewing stretch knits and passionate about...
The Secret DIY For Nourished, Dandruff-Free Hair
I first met Victoria Beretta in the fall of 2015 when we became co-workers at a local jewellery store. A few weeks into working together...
Room by Room: The 4-Step Checklist to a Minimalist Home
Sometimes it can feel really overwhelming when tasked to declutter, organize, and minimize the belongings in your home. So overwhelming, in fact, that you may just end up...
Meet the Core Basics Studio
The Core Basics Studio is owned by Nikki and Sherri. In 2010, they realized that there was a demand from small designers in small batch production, so they...
Meet the Jill-of-All-Trades Sewing Studio
Owned by sister-duo, Sam and Sou, the Jill-of-All-Trades sewing studio is located in one of the former ‘garment districts’ of Toronto, called Leslieville. Once brimming with apparel factories, there is...