Lisa Loves Blog - Giving Gifts Vancouver

Mar 04, 2020

Artist Story: Nadima of Moonlight Jewels

I like pretty rocks and crystals and always found myself at these stores. Collecting crystals and stones is fun but its cool to re-purpose them into something you don't see often. I also love the fact that I can create jewelry that carries healing properties specific to the stones.

Nov 06, 2019

Artist Story: Lisa & Dorthe of Rascal Remedies

We are two friends with a true love for all things natural and over 20 years experience combined creating natural products and skin care lines. Having kids ourselves and knowing the amazing benefits of essential oils, we wanted to create a wellness line that would give children the opportunity to try (and enjoy!) natural remedies safely.

Oct 16, 2019

Artist Story: Tayler of Midnight Paloma

Midnight Paloma started really organically. I owned a small boutique for years and kept seeing amazing brands coming out of Vancouver. Having been in the beauty industry for so long it just felt like a natural transition to start my own line.

Oct 02, 2019

Artist Story: Shari of True Naturals

Nature always inspires me and I think essential oils are amazing. My family was dealing with so many skin sensitivities, so I started making my own face cream free of fragrance and chemicals that our skin wouldn't tolerate. The business quickly grew from there.

Sep 30, 2019

Artist Story: Tania of JUNCO design

I love birds, and I found out that juncos are sometimes considered to be symbols of movement and change in your life, as well as a sense of playfulness and adventure. This felt perfect for my business name ...it also aligns with my creative process: I transform photography from my travel adventures into vibrant, textural and often playful digital art.

Sep 25, 2019

Artist Story: Jane of Sticks & Stones

Sticks & Stones was inspired by my belief that the most influential and beneficial play for young children comes from the freedom to explore the world around around them.

Sep 18, 2019

Artist Story: Susanna of Oh Susanna Makes

I’ve been crafting for as long as I can remember. I love making things. I love working with my hands. I love the idea of my creations being out there in the world and the thought of people deriving joy from them is so meaningful to me.

Sep 11, 2019

Artist Story: Jeremy of Konisa Studio

What is the story behind why you started your business?

The story of Konisa began after I graduated from Industrial Design. After a year of focusing on launching my grad project into production, I shifted my focus to working on what I really wanted to do: create handmade local wood products, sustainable projects and authentic design innovations.

Aug 23, 2019

Artist Story: Yulee of Hunter & Trove

I have always been a maker, a creative, and a lover of entrepreneurship. The name Hunter & Trove signifies the journey of finding and hunting for the simple and beautiful things in life that bring joy.