Simply Chic Interior Designs by Andra is a full service interior design business here in Sudbury offering colour consultations, lighting & fixture design as well as home decor. Andra is a recent graduate from the Interior Design Institute and she opened Simply Chic Interior Designs in 2015. We spoke with Andra about her interior design business and what design trends to look out for in 2017! What inspired you to start Simply Chic Interior Designs by Andra? As I got older, I realized I wanted to do something that truly made me happy and inspired me. Ultimately, I always knew......
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RavenStar Studio is a small home-based business owned and operated by Adrienne Assinewai! Adrienne has been creating for as long as she can remember and has been experimenting with many different styles over time. She works in a variety of mediums including wool, coloured pencil, and paint. We had the chance to see some of her work at the Makers North Handmade Holiday Market and she is incredibly talented! Why did you decide to start RavenStar studio? A few years back I felt ready to add a more professional approach to my work and RavenStar Studio was brought into being......
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Have you ever imagined receiving a massage upon attending a yoga class, grabbing a loose leaf tea and a healthy salad all in the same spot? Well let me tell you, you have arrived at just the right place! We spoke with Guylaine Jalbert, the founder of Quinta Essentia and she gave us the inside scoop about her studio. A holistic environment filled with wellness workshops, yoga classes and healthy essentials that will surely leave you rejuvenated! Tell us about yourself and Quinta Essentia. My name is Guylaine Jalbert. I am a Reiki Master and a Certified Holistic Aroma......
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Monique Sarazin, owner of The Cucumber Tree, is keeping Sudbury fresh-faced and healthy with her environmentally friendly and all-natural beauty and body products. We asked Monique to tell us more about the inspiration behind her brand and some of her favourite creations! Tell us about yourself and The Cucumber Tree. What was the inspiration behind creating the brand? What makes your products unique? My daughters were my true inspiration behind creating the brand. When they were small, it was a struggle to find products that were free from parabens, PBA and Pegs to name a few. Burt’s Bees and Jason (both wonderful......
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Business, Shop Local |
October 20, 2016
Food, Fun, and a New Coffee Shop: Meet the Owner of Cupcakes and Kale!
We’re big foodies over at Our Crater, and we especially love the local food blog Cupcakes and Kale by Jessica Nadel! The vegan blogger is also the owner of Oh My BakeShop, and author of two cookbooks; Greens 24/7 and Superfoods 24/7. We asked Jessica all about her blog, her favourite recipes, and her upcoming coffee shop! Share your story with us! When did you find your passion for baking and cooking? I grew up in a family that did a lot cooking and baking – I was the lucky kid who had school lunches packed with homemade chocolate......
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Arts & Culture, Shop Local |
October 05, 2016
Collaboration, Community, and Crafts: Meet Makers North!
Tracy Baker and Julieanne Steedman are the co-founders of Makers North, a collective of makers here in Northern Ontario. Tracy is an illustrator/graphic designer who, with partner Josh Turnbull, created The Awful Alphabet, a children’s book poking fun at the darker side of the alphabet. Julieanne paints and sells her original artwork as well as prints, cards and pillows of her paintings. How did you come up with the idea to start Makers North? Julieanne: I met Tracy a couple of times over the past year at different events around Sudbury. This summer we were both at an event......
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After being introduced to Sew Local this summer at Northern Lights Festival Boréal while browsing vendors we knew we had to get the word out about these folks! From their custom stamped buttons, suit jacket messenger bags, and even gender diverse rag rolls – this dynamic duo have easily become our favourite local find of the season! Its not every day you run into a vendor offering such an assortment of quality handmade products that are both adorable and socially conscious! Read on for all the details on Sew Local and where you can find them this fall. Tell......
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I am a huge tea drinker, never been a fan of coffee. I am one of those rare tea drinkers who like it “black”. Yes the taste of tea can be amazing and their are so many varieties to choose from, but the main reason I stick to tea is because it comes with health benefits. Not just any tea has health benefits, mainly loose leaf teas because they are herbs. Depending on the herbs in the tea will depend on what you can benefit most from the tea, common uses are antioxidants, cleansing properties for different organs in......
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You can now be reminded of the cool waters, crisp air, and abundant nature and landscapes wherever you go when you wear this new local clothing line! Created in Sudbury, brothers Wade and Owen Montpellier were inspired by the great outdoors and everything northern Ontario had to offer when they developed Lake City Goods. Find out all about the brand here, and get ready to embrace your inner adventurer! Tell us about yourself and the brand Lake City Goods. Where did the inspiration to create a clothing line come from? We are two Sudburian brothers who have a keen......
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June 20, 2016
Northern Ontario’s Local Colouring Book: Woodland Animals of Manitoulin Island
Duncan Neganigwane Pheasant is the artist behind the very popular (and locally made) colouring book, Woodland Animals of Manitoulin Island. Originally from Manitoulin, Duncan began his art career at a very young age. While colouring, readers will also be able to learn about the Ojibwe language and culture! Find out more in our interview with Duncan. When did you first being drawing? High school I made and sold my first painting; it was of the rock group KISS! What made you decide to publish your illustrations as a colouring book? The idea originally came from my friend Pat Hess......
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