Downtown Victoria has a beautiful new general store on Fort Street, aptly named Belle General. The shop features plenty of local products, colourful homewares, gifts &
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ASH Refillery
One of Victoria’s newer spots in town is the ASH Refillery in the Cook Street Village. ASH is a place to inform yourself on local and
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Rook & Rose
In a city well known for its adoration of flower gardens, Rook & Rose Floral Design Boutique on Lower Johnson, or LoJo, is the best place
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Garden Market / Vic West
Doing your weekly shop doesn’t have to be boring when you visit The Garden Market in Vic West. This shop has a very special feel. Amongst
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Saija – Giving Back With Coffee
Victoria is a coffee town. We are spoiled for choice here, but all too often the coffee we love produces a lot of waste, especially when
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Golden Harvest Market & Festival
A wonderful new market is coming up this weekend at Mitchell Farms. Its one last celebration of summer and a market with a ‘nu’ twist. Its
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The Proper Table
Level up your party game with a visit to The Proper Table.
Located in Estevan Village, The Proper Table is a newly opened and joint venture brought to Victoria by Barb of French Kiss Events & Shara of Bash Speciality with a little help from Jessica and Leisure the brand.
Driftwood Pinch Pots – Maker Profile
Meet Tanya Lee, the inventive maker behind Driftwood Pinch Pots, a ceramics studio focused on simplicity, sustainability & zero waste. Driftwood Pinch Pots began a few
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Bringing Schnitzel Back – Eva Schnitzelhaus
The time has come for the return of the schnitzel to this little city. Just as the winter has set in and we all need to
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The Fort Common
Good public space in a city is essential to building community.
Lore General Store
One of this little city’s favourite spots is the wonderful Lore General Store on Government Street, right in the heart of downtown.
Interview with Alexis of Jovee Leather Goods
This week’s interview is with Alexis Kastner, designer & leather smith extraordinaire. You certainly have seen her bags around town, hanging off the shoulders of the
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