It isn't common knowledge that International Women’s Day began as International Working Women’s Day as a response to the working conditions in garment factories where so many laboured. Intended as a day of solidarity for women of all classes to acknowledge the struggles of working women and join their call for improved conditions, wages, and equal rights the theme for … [Read more...] about Make It Happen: 9 Stories from Working Women of the World
Handmade Goodness
Music + Makers: Only The Mighty
Music + Makers is a new series that highlights musicians and makers to share how making can connect our heads, hearts, and hands across mediums. We pick an album by a musicmaker who is crafting beautiful songs and pair them with handmakers who are also exploring similar themes or feelings in their work. Only The Mighty by Kim Harris Originally from Corner Brook, … [Read more...] about Music + Makers: Only The Mighty
Oh My! Gift Guide: Make It Merry
This holiday season, we’ve asked some of our favourite creatives, bloggers, makers and OMHG members to join us in rounding up great gift ideas. For our final week, instead of gifts to buy, we're rounding up lovely things to make during the holidays. This adorable printable garland and gift tag set from Evie Barrow is the sweetest thing, download + print + cut your way … [Read more...] about Oh My! Gift Guide: Make It Merry
Oh My! Gift Guide: Stocking Stuffers
This holiday season, we’ve asked some of our favourite creatives, bloggers, makers and OMHG members to join us in rounding up great gift ideas. This week we challenged our contributors to share tiny treasures and stocking stuffers that are $25 or under. Here's what we picked: Marisa's Pick - Angel Ornament from Alp & Ash "One of the loveliest parts of the holiday … [Read more...] about Oh My! Gift Guide: Stocking Stuffers
The Gift of Presence: Slow Gifting
When I write the word GIFT, what thoughts come to mind? Do you think of lovingly handmade items, created with your own hands? Items purchased from other creatives at your local Farmer’s market, artisan fairs or makers online? Something that can be remembered and thought of fondly, whether it be the gift of your time or an incredibly thoughtful gift. OR does … [Read more...] about The Gift of Presence: Slow Gifting
