The holidays are upon us and with it comes the pressure of picking out the perfect gift. Looking for a present that sends just the right message can be a major stress but this Sudbury entrepreneur wants to help make it fun again! Lisa Bray is the owner of Present Simple, where they specialize in making gift-giving that much easier. You can choose from a fantastic array of gift baskets ready for just about any occasion but, Lisa’s favourite part of the job is working with clients directly to find just the right items for your gift! From local......
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Gift-giving can be a stressful job, but Present Simple wants to make it a whole lot easier on you. Lisa Bray is the owner and gift selector extraordinaire of Present Simple, a Sudbury shop that aims to work with you to make giving the perfect present, well… simple. Corporate clients, anniversaries, birthdays – shop from a fantastic variety of beautifully bundled baskets for any occasion. If you’re looking for something extra memorable Lisa will even work with you directly to lovingly create the perfect gift. Read on to learn more about how you can make gift-giving easier so you......
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While we always try to be proponents of spending locally, during the pandemic it is more important than ever! Small independent business are being hit the hardest by the lockdown, and seeing entrepreneurs come up with new ideas to serve their clients from a distance has been fabulous. We know you’re all stuck inside looking for something to do right now with no end in sight. This is a great time to get in touch with some of your favourite local businesses to see how you can support them. Keep safe out there Sudbury! Below we’ve put together a......
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City Guides, Lifestyle, Shop Local |
February 26, 2020
SUDBURY MIGHT BE THE WEDDING CAPITAL OF THE NORTH!
We already knew we loved Sudbury, but as it turns out this might be one of the best cities to be in love in too! Sudbury was well represented at the recent Ontario Wedding Awards in Sudbury and really stood out among the many spectacular wedding vendors nominated! Top wedding professionals from across the province were recognized for their excellence and dedication to making couple’s wedding dreams come true. Notably, a few Sudbury entrepreneurs were honoured with top awards in their categories, Guilty Pleasure’s Bakeshop + Bar took home Cake Designer of the Year, Lavish Events & Florals were......
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Happy 2020! We are back in action and kicking off the year with a new Maker Monday post. Today we are introducing you to the Mighty Village! You can read all of our other Maker Monday posts here. Tell us a bit about Mighty Village. Mighty Village is a national literacy initiative, which reviews Canadian children’s books with a socially conscious focus. We support books that foster equality, champion the environment, and promote a more inclusive society. We also create a line of art and merchandise, which further supports our mission of literacy, advocacy and change. The items sold in......
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If you haven’t noticed, it is indeed that time of year again! And I don’t know about you but I always end up with a least one person on my list that I just don’t know what the heck to get!! I try my best to shop local when I can for gifts, its the best way to find something truly unique for someone special. To me, part of the gift is the time taken to thoughtfully find something they didn’t know they wanted. I know, easier said than done! The holidays can be stressful enough as it is......
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After learning how to embroider and creating a beautiful handmade gift for a friend, Alexis decided to share her creations with our community at a Makers North market. Inspired by people, places things (and of course Instagram), Alexis creates some really beautiful embroidered pieces that would make the perfect holiday gift. You can read all of our other Maker Monday posts here. How did you get into embroidery and what influenced you to start Alexis Stitching? I haven’t actually been embroidering that long, but my mom is a serious Craft Queen and taught me how to cross-stitch as a kid-......
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If you're looking for high-quality children's toys to give to the littles on your list this holiday season, look no further. The Wooden Kind has exactly what you're looking for! ...
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The Makers North Handmade Holiday Market is only a few days away and we wanted to help you get your shopping lists ready by rounding up some of our favourite local vendors that will be at the market! ...
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The Makers North Handmade Holiday Market is only a few days away and we wanted to help you get your shopping lists ready by rounding up some of our favourite local vendors that will be at the market! ...
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