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Check It Out – Independent Interviews…

April 22, 2011 by Deanna Tousignant 12 Comments

What do these three women have in common? They're all mums, and they all own and operate their own small businesses. One studied criminology at University, because she was certain she wanted to be a police officer. One moved to Canada from South Africa. Another came here from Denmark, where she worked in a big international company for customers in Latin America.  Do you … [Read more...]

Stephanie from Zimbali Boutique { Independent Interview }

April 13, 2011 by Deanna Tousignant 1 Comment

Next up in my series of interviews with independent retailers is Stephanie from Zimbali Boutique. Stephanie creates one of a kind floral headbands.  She is more than just a lady with a glue gun. All of her flowers are created from scratch by hand. She makes some truly lovely and unique designs. You can check out her work on Facebook and on Etsy, and you can read more about … [Read more...]

Lisa from Giving Gifts { Independent Interview }

February 21, 2011 by Deanna Tousignant 14 Comments

For the second in what I hope will be a series of interviews with independent retailers, I contacted Lisa from Giving Gifts. Giving Gifts is an online shop that operates out of Vancouver, BC. They carry a range of fair trade, eco friendly and fun items for babies, kids, adults and pets. Lisa, the owner and operator of Giving Gifts, was kind enough to grant me an … [Read more...]

{ Independent Interview } Eva from Little Cool Toys

December 5, 2010 by Deanna Tousignant 4 Comments

For my first in what I hope will be a series of interviews with independent retailers, I contacted Eva from Little Cool Toys. Little Cool Toys is an online toyshop that operates out of Levis, Quebec.  They carry a range of natural, eco friendly, handmade and organic children`s toys.  Eva, the owner and operator of Little Cool Toys, was kind enough to grant me … [Read more...]

Independent Interviews – My Grand New Idea

December 4, 2010 by Deanna Tousignant 2 Comments

I think you all know that I love supporting and promoting independent retailers. I've been thinking that it would be great to get to know some of the people behind these stores a little better.  The one thing that's missing from online shopping is that personal connection that you make when you shop at a small local business. So I'm planning on starting a series, … [Read more...]

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