Q&A: F.Miller
F.Miller is a collection of botanical-based and nutrient-rich skincare essentials all made in Toronto from the highest quality organic ingredients. Fran tells us how joy arrives for her.
Bay Street Bull x Sloane Tea
See what Bay Street Bull has to say about Sloane Tea in their article, Hoda Paripoush, Founder of Sloane Tea, on Sustainable Practices and Having Affection For What you do
Joy of Making with OOAK
New this summer, we go deeper with some of our favourite makers through a series of interviews in partnership with our friends at OOAK. Enjoy a special feature on makers and learning about the things in their creative businesses that bring them joy.
makejoy x OOAK: Matter Company
Toronto-based Denise Williams founded Matter Company, a luxe range of all-natural skincare products, in 1996.
After pursuing environmental studies, and inspired by a profound interest in the natural world, Williams turned her attention to the traditional practices of herbalism. She apprenticed with a renowned herbalist and learned firsthand about growing, harvesting and wild-crafting herbs and plants, earning a certification as a Therapeutic Herbalist.
makejoy x OOAK: Rekindle
Devin Schaffner, founder of Rekindle says home is where we enjoy the most cherished moments with the people we love. Rekindle supports these meaningful experiences through refined design.
makejoy x OOAK: ATTIC
Susan Shaw and Melissa Gobeil are the co-founders of ATTIC, a Toronto based fine jewellery company that believes in simple, timeless design. Their fine jewellery collections are created with great care, and are meant to be worn everyday for years.
makejoy x OOAK: Soul Chocolate
Kyle and Katie are chocolate-lovers, who also happen to be chocolate-makers. They source quality ingredients that make them happy and work with those who excite them and drive them to do better. They want to share more chocolate with you!
Q&A: Contrabotanic
Amanda Perumal was studying textiles at OCAD University when she came across needle-felting, a technique for wool manipulation. Her final project was a felted terrarium — an interesting idea that she expanded into a business.
Toronto Makes Cover Star
Whether it’s handmade or mass produced, expensive or cheap, a tremendous amount of energy and resources are consumed in the production of furniture. When you buy it once, you leave more of those resources where they belong.
