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I'm relatively new to malas myself and wanted to really figure out what their purpose was, what makes one different from another aside from style and I quickly learned that they are so much more than just a string of beautiful beads!
We each have our own sense of style or approach to running a business, so the skill-set among us is definitely broader than if it were just one person. Also it feels like so much less pressure when you have someone who's always got your back and can pick up work when life starts getting in the way. We aren't at a point where this is full-time yet, so having someone else to jump in when necessary is so awesome...especially when the trust is there
There are few feelings as heart warming as receiving a gift that you know has been well thought out and individual to you. This time of year brings flurry and stress to buying the “right” gift, but what if you gave the gift of time? The gift of conversation? The gift of support?
We had Stacey answer our prying questions about her process, her passion and her practice and she's given us such a great insight into what it means to be a old world perfumer in today's world.
Ticket-holders will enjoy a small appetizer from neighbours at Stage Wine Bar, The Fernwood Inn, Cornerstone Café, Aubergine Specialty Foods, and Fernwood Alumni Norte Street Food and Hungry Rooster. Sips include cocktails from Victoria Distillers and Ampersand Gin, seasonal beer from Phillips Brewery and Hoyne Brewing Company, local soda from Phillips Soda Works, wine from Storied Wines & Spirits and a festive sparkling offering from Stag’s Hollow. Warm up with hot apple cider in The Belfry or enjoy the lights outside with Silk Road Tea.
Use these techniques in conjunction with the ones from our original shelf styling post and you'll be an interior style guru!
I want to collaborate and create unique fabrics and play around with the artistic side of what clothing is. I don’t see my business becoming huge and mass producing. I see it as an outlet for fashionable creatives. I want to make unique original pieces that are still affordable and wearable but [also] art
Seasons come with their own moods and vibes, and I enjoy fully embracing them! Summer's almost gone and as sad as that is, I'm looking forward to cozier times.
The intentions of these markets was to bring together artists in a way that would foster a creative community. And let me tell you, The vibes were felt!
Homes and stores are going to be very different of course. You don't line your bathroom counter with 12 identical bottles of shampoo! But there are absolutely similarities and cross-overs. Below I've included a few retail styling techniques you can implement into your curated shelves at home for that "perfect without trying" look.
There are plenty of plants that can be poisonous to our pets. So be careful when choosing greenery for your home, especially if you know your pets enjoy treating your living room like a salad bar.
Some things I have no restraint for: tacos, pottery, jewelry, and books. Quite regularly you will find me (post-tacos) wandering the aisles of Russell's, Chapters (yes, I'm not sorry, I do occasionally buy from Chapters), or Munro's books. You creative entrepreneurs are busy, so I'll get to the point....
