Vendor Profile: Mimi & Lala

 

My mom taught me to sew, and I grew up making things I loved. Now I sew things my little girl loves. It all started with shoes (doesn't it always?) when she was 1 month old. My shoes and boots are made with soft fabrics so as not to bind little feet as they grow and develop. 3 years later, and I still love to create things that make her smile! 

You can find Mimi & Lala on Instagram @mimi_and_lala, Facebook and email.

Vendor Profile: Uncle Mike's All Natural Products

Uncle Mike’s All Natural Products began in 2009 when, as a climber, I needed a salve to strengthen and repair my dry and damaged hands. I started researching natural oils and the healing powers of essential oils. As I read and learned about their powerful natural properties, I wanted to experiment and create other products. This led to numerous experiments in the kitchen and a collection of products. As word spread, I began to hand out samples to friends and family. It didn’t take long before my friends and family were spreading the word and I was receiving requests for a natural replacement for other everyday products. After salve came deodorant, then toothpaste and soap, shampoo, laundry soap, aftershave, muscle mud, perfumes, room deodorizers, incense, and the list keeps growing! 

While I feel I have perfected many of my products, I continue to enjoy the artistic and scientific aspect of creating new products and new blends and will always be in the process of creating the next new natural alternative. All of my products are hand made in small batches using only steam distilled essential oils and cold pressed vegetable oils. No synthetic colours, fragrances or additives so that you get the purest most natural product. 

You can always find a full selection of products at unclemikesnatural.com and stay up to date with my adventures and new products by following me on Instagram (unclemikesnatural) Twitter (@umnatural), and my Facebook (Uncle Mike's All Natural Products).

Vendor Profile: Just Sewing

Natasha Just of Just Sewing began playing with fabric on her grandmother’s sewing machine when she was a little girl and still uses this vintage machine today. For over ten years she has been passionate about quilting--combining fabrics in both traditional and modern patterns. After becoming a mother, she began sewing one-of-a-kind baby blankets with colourful, inspiring fabrics. Both pre-made and custom nursery sets are available, including crib sheets, change pad covers and blankets in coordinating fabrics. Remnant fabric is used to create smaller items such as toys and bandana bibs for babies and toddlers, and lavender-scented eye pillows for mamas who need to relax. Diaper inserts for cloth diapers made from hemp/organic cotton fabric are also available. Finding creative ways to minimize unused material is one of the most challenging joys of her business. Just Sewing has recently acquired a large-scale quilting machine and both full-size and mini quilts will soon be available. Natasha is currently working on finding new ways to incorporate quilting into many of her products.

You can find Just Sewing on Facebook or email.

Vendor Profile: Village Green

We are a thrift store that receives vintage items and would like to highlight them. We are affiliated with Mennonite Central Committee which provides global efforts in peace, relief and development. We also try to help the local community in any way that we can. 

You can find Village Green on Facebook and email. 

Vendor Profile: Rebecca King Design Studio

Rebecca King is a Canadian fashion designer, who began working in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan in 2005. Her REBECCA KING label focuses on tailored women’s coats and casual wear. Her garments can be found in boutiques and tradeshows across Western Canada. In an industry dominated by overseas production, Rebecca strives to maintain a strong local presence in Canadian fashion. All of her garments are made in Saskatchewan and Alberta using materials from North America.

Rebecca King was named a Mercedes-Benz Startup Top 20 Emerging Canadian Designer in 2012 and 2013.

You can find Rebecca King on Instagram @rebeccakingfashion Twitter @rebeccaking_ca, email and online.

Vendor Profile : Swish & Craft

 

My name is Savannah Mae and I work under the name Swish & Craft, the word "Swish" was created by my mom and her friend when they were younger and it became interchangeable with the word, "relaxing" or just generally taking time for yourself. Swishing is essentially what I am doing while I am crafting. I create my hoop art while swished on my couch & marathon-ing really bad t.v. I am not going to lie, the majority of the hoop art for this show was made while watching an embarrassing amount of Keeping up with the Kardashians. I have explored a wide variety of creative mediums during my 28 years, but, embroidery was what has stuck with me the most. My embroidery work showcases my sassy sense of humor through sayings and imagery that are easily relatable or it is a modern spin on positive affirmations. I always said that there was so much beauty in the world that I didn't know what to do with my hands, but I think I finally figured it out, and I am grateful that I get to share it with the lovely people of Saskatoon. 

 You can find Swish & Craft (and her teeny tiny dogs) Instagram @shittyweekend!, online and on Etsy. 

Vendor Profile: Starseed Vintage

I have been collecting vintage clothing, shoes, and accessories for years and can't wait to reveal the collection to Saskatoon. I source only the best quality vintage from the 60s-90s for girls and women who love retro style. Etsy shop to follow! 

You can find Starseed Vintage on Instagram @sarahwindy, online or email.