Jemma Chapman is a British architect and illustrator who made the move to Toronto at the start of 2025. She's been documenting her new life through a series of illustrative prints that capture some of her favourite places, foods, and moments around the city. And if you've been exploring Toronto lately, you might have spotted one of her vending machines dispensing these miniature celebrations of city life for just two dollars. The idea had been brewing long before she arrived.

For Bernice Ma, the dream of opening a shop in Kitchener didn't begin with a lease or a business plan. It started with wax. Her online business, Made of Honour Co., had found its audience, but Bernice felt a pull to create something more tangible, a place where the magic of handmade goods could be experienced, not just viewed on a screen. "I wanted to create a more immersive, in-person experience for customers, somewhere they could see the products up close and learn the craf

In a world of instant digital communication, Lucky Duck Mail Club is a charming throwback to the magic of snail mail. For founder KiKi Klassen, the business is more than just art, it's a deeply personal tribute to her mother, a proud Canada Post worker who passed away two years ago. "I’ve always loved writing and drawing ever since I was a little girl," KiKi shares. "I think the older we get; we often revert to the hobbies we had as children. To combine my love for art and p

Some things just can't be rushed. There's a quiet magic in taking your time, patiently learning a craft, and knowing when something is...

Located at 4665 Highway 24 in Scotland, Ontario, Kai Café is a hidden gem that brings a little piece of island life to Norfolk County....

Melis Mevlutoglu, the passionate baker behind The Sweetest Plug , turned a pandemic pastime into a thriving small business. What started...

Lindsay Hussey is the owner of Core Memory Videography, based in Waterloo Region. Her passion for storytelling began early. As a child,...

Moncton, NB, is home to Jasmine Violette, an artist whose watercolors breathe life into birds, florals, and the quiet moments in between....

In the heart of Tillsonburg, Ontario, nestled on Broadway Street, lies a little gem called Betty’s Marketplace . Step inside, and you’ll...

Art has always been a part of David Dimmick’s life, but it wasn’t until he combined his love for creativity with the joy of spending time...

For Denise Kneller, the journey to starting Cards By Niesey  wasn't an overnight decision—it was a natural evolution rooted in a lifelong...

In the serene town of Airdrie, Alberta, where the expansive sky meets the gentle hum of daily life, Josie Hoisington crafts art that...

In the quaint town of Ariss, Ontario, the Kristensen & Smith studio stands as a testament to the harmonious blend of artistic passion and...

Rosalyn Raymont, the artist behind Rosalyn Raymont Art has carved her path from a diverse background into the world of abstract painting,...