Ok ladies, here’s another one geared towards you! I know, I know…I need a little more manly content (come back tomorrow…we’ll be talking about beer…). What can I say? I’m a girl that likes pretty things. Today’s guest is C’est Sera, a chain of boutique stores based in Edmonton. My most notable purchase from this...
[...] Why is it that people are so hesitant about shopping local? Why do you think Edmonton is so “Big Box” in general? I think Canadians are sometimes unsure of who they are and they’re not as proud of local product as much as say someone from Italy. A lot of people just don’t know what amazing quality we have right here. – Karen, C’est Sera, Day 12 [...]
Mmmmmm…ChocolateWho doesn’t love chocolate? Well, ok, there’s probably people who don’t as there is with anything, but I’m definitely not one of them. I discovered chocolate exquisite quite a few years back when I first started working in the Oliver Square area. My idea of what chocolate is was changed forever and I could never...
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So, here we are at the end of the second week and 1/3 of the way through 30 days and it’s flown by so fast! Today’s guest is a little shop on high street called Notables Stationers. As you probably already guessed, it’s a store that sells stationery, but it’s so much more than that....
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Welcome to the cozy, boho-chic atmosphere that is Red Ribbon! As you will see from the photos this place is just filled with colour and texture and it makes me want to just walk around and touch everything. Tucked into a little corner of high street just below Starbucks at 12505 – 102 Ave, this...
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I am loving these blogs, so many of my favourite places have been visited as well as some I am eager to check out. Would you mind also asking them how they secured the financial part of opening their stores? Many are so young and its their first venture… I am in the same boat but want to hear more about the administrative/business side of it. This will also inspire others to open their own local business.
I agree with Jennifer. I love this blog and I think it contributes to making younger people engaged in their city and not want to run off to other “bigger” cities. I am also a first time entrepreneur in the making and this for sure provides inspiration!! Thanks so much!
Ahhhh…Duchess; a name that over the past year has rapidly become a reason for mouths across the city of Edmonton to water in anticipation. A perfect combination of delicious baked goods, exceptional staff and an inviting atmosphere. If you haven’t been here yet…what rock have you been hiding under? Yesterday I had the pleasure of...
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Ooooh, I want to go! Thanks for this blog, it’s great!
Hey Amanda- I love the article, nice to get some insider info on one of my favourite places in Edmonton. I am excited for your upcoming article on my favourite coffee place!
[...] You can read the full interview, and see their amazing photos, here. [...]
[...] Lightside Photography is continuing with its 30 Days of Edmonton series – here’s a profile of Duchess Bake Shop. [...]
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