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Today, we're here with Julia from Butterfly Chain Designs.  Are you looking for a beautiful handmade sterling silver accessory? Julia will be able to make your dreams come true! With a background in silversmithing, Julia has years of experience working with many mediums that she now combines. At Butterfly Chain Designs, you can find one of a kind pieces that are designed for every day wear. Now let's dig in to the fun stuff!   When did your business first open? And what inspired you to start it? I have always been a very creative person, and I've loved making...

With school starting up again soon. We want to make sure everyone is staying safe! Thanks to our generous Vendors - Bathnote, Get The Bag, Junglhouse and Stitchgeek for donating amazing prizes to make sure everyone stays safe and comfortable this fall. Enter our contest on the Instagram post directly: View this post on Instagram To celebrate Back to School, we want to make sure everyone is staying safe regardless of how you choose to learn this year. One lucky winner will receive: 2 x Reusable Cotton Face Masks (@stitchgeeksewing) 2 x Reusable Cotton Face Masks (@getthebag6) 4 x Assorted...

Today, we're here with Barbara from Out of the Hope Chest.  If you haven't heard of them before, you'll definitely want to give this a read. They have been a part of the Guelph Community for over 20 years and have a strong passion for creating whimsical and fantastical creations straight from your imagination.  Now let's dig in to the fun stuff!   When did your business first open? And what inspired you to start it? I started selling at the Farmer's Market in Guelph almost 20 years ago.  When I started making dolls and toys, my son was a...

Did you know: there's a major difference between smudging and smoke cleansing?  Read below to find out exactly which you're practicing when you burn sage (and other dried herb bundles).   Where did the practice of using smoke begin? The idea of smoke being used to cleanse and communicate with our ancestors and the earth is a long standing practice in many cutlures and religions. Many peoples across the world still practice burning plants and incenses for the smoke. Even to this day. people across the world use smoke for both it's medicinal and sacred powers. What is Smudging? Smudging is...

How good is that online mattress? An obvious question that runs through a consumer's mind when searching for an upgrade. With Endy, the answer is: the best sleep you'll have.   *save $55 off your first mattress*   Made in Canada, the Endy Mattress is designed to help keep you cool as you fall asleep and remain cool through the night.   View this post on Instagram A post shared by Endy (@endy) on Jul 25, 2020 at 2:01pm PDT   Tossing and turning keeping you up? Unlike traditional spring mattresses, the soft foam contours to your unique body and...