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Our fall pop-up market is just around the corner and we are super excited! On September 30th, join us at the Heritage Hall in Vancouver (3102 Main Street) to see the beautiful artwork, crafts, jewellery  and giftware of 40+ amazing local small businesses. Every market we hold, admissions for attendees are by donation and for every market we pick a different organization to donate the proceeds to. For this market we are donating the proceeds to Rainbow Refugee.  Why Rainbow Refugee?  Rainbow Refugee is a grassroots organization that has been working tirelessly to support LGBTQ refugees from around the world...

In our third instalment of our business owner interview series, we connected with Leah Yard, owner of Vancouver-based jewellery company Leah Yard Designs. Leah's designs are dainty, classic and feminine. Pieces are 100% handmade in Vancouver. Leah and her beautiful designs will be at our Summer Pop-Up Market on July 22 at the Heritage Hall (3102 Main St) in Vancouver. My jewellery is meant to be mixed and matched to allow each wearer to express their personal style. Leah Yard, Owner Tell us about yourself, your business and your core mission and vision for your business?My name is Leah Yard,...

We want to really get to know the business minds behind the brands that will be at our next #MADEINTHE604 Pop-Up Market on July 22nd. For our second interview, we spoke with Sarah Couture from Couture Therapy - House of Couture Design Boutique. By focusing on quality over quantity - we stand firm in our belief that fashion should be neither fast nor disposable.   Sarah Couture, Owner Couture Therapy is committed to designing garments with silhouettes, fabric and construction that will stand the test of time. Couture Therapy will choose the eco-friendly option wherever possible. All garments are developed,...

I'm always fascinated by why someone starts a business, why they picked that specific product or service to focus on and what motivates them to keep pushing forward in their entrepreneurial venture. This is where we get to know local makers, designers, crafters, creatives and small business owners a little better to see what drives and inspires them. For our very first business owner and brand feature, we interviewed: Amy Bonner, owner of Union Swimwear. “UNION swimwear was born out of the need to expand and develop creatively and also to contribute back to the world. The one piece suit...

So I came across The Hot Spot @ So Low Foods on Instagram (where I do all of my research for new Vancouver based business and products). I had to go in for a hot sauce tasting because I've recently gotten really into the show "Hot Ones". The owners of The Hot Spot, a couple, are so welcoming, friendly and informed about all of the hot sauces, it made the experience super fun! The Hot Spot has such a huge product line, over 100 flavours of hot sauce! They source their sauces from all over North America and are regularly...