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Small Business Spotlight

The Small Business Spotlight series showcases the best Canadian small businesses for everything home, from local artisans to leading interior designers.

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Green Living

How to Smudge Your Home: Removing Negative Energy With...

Similar to any spiritual or cultural tradition, smudging must be treated with reverence.
Angela Serednicki
August 31, 2023
Lindsay Sutton of Henrietta Quilt Shop sitting in her living room
Made In

Handmade Legacy: Meet the Canadian Textile Artist Behind...

Edmonton-based Lindsay Sutton stitches together bespoke quilts that will be passed down for generations to come.
Mikaila Kukurudza
August 29, 2023
Goodee founders Byron and Dexter Peart
Small Business Spotlight

Goodee: Meet the Brothers Behind One of the World’s...

Montreal natives Dexter and Byron Peart are the twin brothers behind one of the world's leading houseware platforms.
Melissa Girimonte
June 26, 2023
Owners Larisa and Trevon outside the Shoppe Clover storefront
Small Business Spotlight

Shoppe Clover: Meet the Creatives Behind This Gorgeous Vintage...

Get lucky and score your next antique find at this Toronto-based vintage furniture shop. 
dylan munoz
April 28, 2023
Katrina Huang holding flowers
Small Business Spotlight

Meet Katrina Huang: Owner of Plant-Decor Company Viridi

When she couldn’t find plant decor that fit her style, Katrina Huang decided to design her own. 
Emma Yardley
April 25, 2023
How One Canadian TikToker is Spreading Mental Health Awareness to Millions Through Cleaning
Small Business Spotlight

How One Canadian TikToker is Spreading Mental Health Awareness...

This Nova Scotia TikToker and mental health advocate is changing lives one house cleaning at a time.
Mikaila Kukurudza
March 13, 2023
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Prioritizing Self-Care and Sustainability With Mala the Brand Founder, Melody Lim
Small Business Spotlight

Prioritizing Self-Care and Sustainability With Mala the Brand...

Melody Lim is the creator of Canada's most aesthetic eco-friendly candle brand.
Mackenzie Patterson
March 1, 2023
Portrait of owner and operator of The Yukon Soaps Company Joella Hogan
Small Business Spotlight

Meet Joella Hogan: The Indigenous Owner of The Yukon Soaps...

Joella Hogan uses Indigenous land-based knowledge to handcraft beautiful body products at The Yukon Soaps Company.
Emma Yardley
February 14, 2023
15 of the Best Black-Owned Home Decor and Furniture Brands
Shopping

15 of the Best Black-Owned Home Decor and Furniture Brands

Redecorating your living space? These Black-owned brands belong on your radar.
Caleigh Alleyne
January 25, 2023
A hotel room with a bright mural and orange and white sheets
Decorating

How to Make Your Home Feel Like a Trendy, Boutique Hotel

Copy these decor ideas from Ode Toronto, the city's top boutique hotel for design-conscious travellers.
Caleigh Alleyne
January 24, 2023
Capture Magical Moments With Your Pets at This Toronto Photography Studio
Small Business Spotlight

Capture Magical Moments With Your Pets at This Toronto...

This LGBTQ+ women-owned business is creating magical moments with your pets through gorgeous photography.
dylan munoz
December 21, 2022
Person lighting a LOHN candle
Shopping

7 Thoughtful Home Gifts to Buy at the One of a Kind Show 2022

Finding the perfect gift has never been easier.
Angela Serednicki
November 25, 2022
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