Jennifer’s of Nova Scotia
Local-made gift shop in downtown Halifax, Nova Scotia, since 1978.
Mike and Jennifer Veres fell in love with Nova Scotia after vacationing there, and opened the store to bring quality, variety and artistry of Atlantic Canadian hand-produced items. Today, Jennifer's is employee-owned and continues to expand, supporting 250+ Atlantic Canadian artists and makers.
Unwrapped Kawartha
Shop sustainable, eco-friendly products in Kawartha Lakes.
Bulk refills for everyday items and plastic-free items for your home. The store carries Canadian-made products, ethically sourced items and supports small businesses. They also offer Terracycle Zero Waste Boxes to our customers for free recycling of hard-to-recycle items.
Teeny Weeny Bikini co. Rousseau
Clothing, Swimwear & Cottage Favourites.
Swimwear brand that is comfortable, vintage-inspired and flattering to the real female figure. The store opened in 2005 in the Historic Village of Rosseau in Muskoka. Longtime Muskoka cottager and designer Ashley Eady creates retro-styled, beautiful and functional small-batch bikinis and swimwear made for curvy bodies.
Collected Joy Toronto
A collection of wonderfully functional, delightful finds for everyday life, your home and loved ones.
Sharon Smyl has created a welcoming and joyous space, selling mostly small-batch, Canadian-made designs by local designers and artisans, which makes a store visit a truly inspiring experience. Two locations in Toronto and an online store.
Jacaranda Tree & Co., Mt. Pleasant Road, Toronto
Vintage & one-of-a-kind items from Canada and around the world.
Decor & Furnishings, Tabletop & Entertaining, Fashion, Paper, Bath & Body, and Baby. This 3-Generation Family Business was opened by Dianne & Megan in 1984 as a special place to find vintage silverware from Canada and table linens imported from Europe.
Laywine’s Yorkville
Toronto’s destination for lovers of fine stationery.
Laywine’s opened in 1987 and specializes in fine writing instruments from all over the world. Find an assortment of pens, pencils, fine paper, old-school writing instruments, organizers, calligraphy supplies, stationery, desk accessories & satchels.
Peter Laywine has been selling pens in his shop for 35 years. Way before that, in the summer of 1972 at 15, he sold his Sheaffer No-Nonsense Fountain Pen at the airport security checkpoint in Israel.
Kid Icarus Kensington Market
Independent contemporary craft shop, specializing in paper products in Kensington Market.
Locally made goods & custom screen printing shop. Screen Printing & LinoCarving Workshops are available throughout the year, and you can also have a workshop customized for your party of 6 or more.
Master Screenprinter Michael Viglione has been creating since 1999, printing on paper and a variety of other materials for both local artists and corporate clients. Services include custom screen printing, rubber stamps, wedding invites, and business cards.
Perth General Store, 1865 Rogers Road, Unit A
A little bit of everything from pantry, home, gifts, wearables and wellness from over 50 local brands.
For Meg Adams and her mom, Shelley, the dream is to keep expanding to offer products from every province and territory. Shop everyday meal staples, from olive oil, seasonings, pasta and sauces to tableware, totes, soaps and body care.
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