A Cuppa Tea With Monarch Tea Co – Interview With Katie Cyr

Monarch Tea Co Interview Katie Cyr

I am lucky enough to have several local tea companies near me.  It means I can pick up some hand blended tea without paying shipping as they are stocked in local indie type stores or sell at popups and craft fairs.  One of these is Monarch Tea Co.  You may remember them from my review […]

Holly Berry Body Manicure Bombs

Holly Berry Body Manicure Bombs on Black Slate

You probably know I have a bit of a love affair with Holly Berry Body.  It is one of my fave brands.  I was first introduced to Holly through a Craftadian show last year and have loved everything I have tried.  I make a beeline to her table when she is vending at local shows.  […]

Clean Kiss Organics Skincare Review

Clean Kiss Organics Skincare Review - Canadian Indie Organic Skincare

Introducing Clean Kiss Organics, a local indie skincare company.  I have tried quite a few Canadian skincare companies, but have found that many are great at bath bombs and soaps, but when it comes to the other stuff, buy a base and just add scents.  Or, they have great ingredients but they just miss the […]

My Indie Polish Candi Swatches & Review

My Indie Polish Candi Nail Polish Swatches

The first of ten polishes I bought from the My Indie Polish Thanksgiving Mystery Box Sale is Candi.  Named after a good friend of My Indie Polish maker Tanya, Candi also stands for Challenge Accepted Now Destroying It. Seriously, watch for this sale.  I got ten full size polishes for $55.  Since I had an […]

Shop Local At The Mississauga Etsy Made In Canada Show

craftadian etsy team mississauga made in canada

Although I am excited to check out some of the new to me Etsy makers at the Hamilton show, I wish I could make it to the Mississauga Etsy Made In Canada Show too.  Not only is Beyond The Nail there to fuel my nail polish addiction but Holly Berry Body too.  And you know […]

Shop Local at the Hamilton Etsy Made In Canada Show

Hamilton Etsy Made in Canada Vendors Makers

The holiday shopping season is almost upon us.  But Etsy is giving us one last “normal” shopping market before everything turns fall and holiday themed.  The Hamilton Etsy Made In Canada Show will be held at the Lincoln Alexander Centre tomorrow.  There are some great local vendors with a mix of product types to suit […]

Botany Barn Review (Canadian Etsy Seller)

Botany Barn Canada Etsy Seller - Made In Canada Hamilton Show

With Etsy Made In Canada this weekend, it is a great time to check out some new local vendors.  I will be attending the Hamilton show but there are Etsy Made In Canada local shows all over the country.  The Made in Canada Hamilton show has some vendors from outside Hamilton but they are all […]

Burlap & Twine (Hamilton Independent Business) Bath Bombs

Burlap & Twine Bath Bombs - All Types

I love supporting local businesses so am a big fan of Burlap & Twine.  It is near downtown so I can easily grab some bath bombs or other beauty goodies without a special trip to the mall.  They recently celebrated four years in Hamilton and bath bombs were half price, just $3 so I stopped […]

Wild Heather Campfire Smores Tea

Wild Heather Campfire Smores Tea - Loose Tea

I realize that lapsang souchong is not for everyone.  The smokey smell, the strong flavour, definitely an acquired taste.  But if you have ever wanted to try one, Wild Heather Tea Company’s Campfire Smores is a great starter.  With a sprinkling of cocoa nibs, chocolate chips and sugar the sweeter taste makes it the perfect […]