Craftadian Secret DIY Night – Making Bubble Scoops & Clay Bowls

Craftadian DIY NIght - Small Batch Soaps - Bath Bomb Bubble Scoops

Last night, I had the opportunity to attend a secret DIY night with some of the makers from the upcoming Craftadian show in Hamilton.  We got to choose from making Bubble Scoops with Small Batch Soaps, clay bowls or pinch pots with CeramicSense, beaded rings with Pyzoo Handmade or stamped bracelets with Dream Willow Studio. […]

Stuffed! Hamilton Shopping Guide 2018

Stuffed Hamilton Shopping Guide

Holiday market season is here and up next for me is Stuffed! Hamilton.  Held at a new to me venue at the Leander Boat Club on Hamilton’s waterfront, Stuffed! is Hamilton’s first stocking stuffer holiday shopping event! They are bringing 50+ vendors together to sell the perfect sticking stuffers from local businesses. Pictured: Bob the Grizzly […]

I Visited The New Mapleview Citizen Tea Store

Citizen Tea Mapleview Mall Store Review

Citizen Tea recently opened their fourth retail location.  Great for me as the newest one is in Mapleview, a reasonable distance from my place.  I prefer buying tea in person, you can see and smell it before purchasing.  If you are not familiar with Citizen Tea, it comes from the founder of Teaopia so isn’t […]

Shop Local at the Etsy Made In Canada Hamilton Show

Etsy Made in Canada Hamilton 2018 Recommendations

With Indie month coming up for the Canadian Beauty Bloggers, it is a great time for the Etsy Made in Canada shows being held all over the country tomorrow.  My local one is the Hailton Made in Canada show at the Lincoln Alexander Cntre in downtown Hamilton.  It starts at 10am and entrance is just […]

Top Picks for the Craftadian Made In Hamilton Show

Craftadian Made in Hamilton

You know I love Craftadian shows.  I can buy a load of scentsy etc online if I want it that badly but meeting and supporting local makers and discovering new products is where Craftadian excels.  I have been to a few shows where they have bigger vendors and you just don’t get that same connection […]

I Went To Indie Expo Canada 2018

Indie Expo Canada 2018 VIP Bag

This post is so late but I took so many photos and the post just seemed too picture heavy so I cut it down to the basics.  Like last year, I received an official media pass for Indie Expo Canada.  That means I got early access and a VIP bag.  Which was great as I […]

How To Get Noticed at Markets & Craft Shows

How to get your booth noticed at markets and craft shows

Not my usual type of post but one I have meant to write for a long time.  I love attending local markets.  You get to meet the faces behind the products you may have bought already.  Find new products, especially handmade ones.  Support local businesses.   While many of these are juried and you need a […]

Craftadian Port Credit Spring 2018 Market Shopping Guide

Craftadian Mississauga Spring 2018

I can’t believe it is time for another Craftadian market already!  The next one is just days away and includes some of my long time favourites as well as some new to me vendors.  If you missed the Hamilton one a few weeks ago, it is a great time to shop locally and try some […]

Hamilton’s Craftadian Spring Market – April 2018 Preview

Craftadian Made By Hand Show April 2018 Hamilton

You know I love a Craftadian Market and I have a preview of some of the goodies you can find at Spring Market in Hamilton this Saturday.  They will of course have baby stuff and more not included in my post, because ewww babies!  But some of the vendors I am looking forward to checking […]