Tag Archives: Canadian company

Autumn Days and Fireside Evenings

Posted on November 27, 2020 by carmen

I absolutely love the vibrantl design of this tunic which looks like an abstract painting. I bought it at Zacks (Canadian Store). It’s like wearing a work of art. Designed by a Canadian artist Claire Desjardins whose work reminds me of … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Autumn, Fashion, Photography, Scenery | Tagged autumn, Canadian company, Canadian designer, Claire Desjardins, fashion, photography, Scenery, Zacks | 10 Comments

Shopping Therapy

Posted on June 22, 2020 by carmen

It’s no secret that I enjoy shopping. I love supporting small businesses and ethical companies. I love helping the economy. What good is living without a livelihood? People need jobs, it’s an urgent matter. No surprise, I went shopping on … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, Shopping, Thirfting | Tagged Canadian company, economy, Hudson's Bay Company, shopping, thrift shops | 17 Comments

ALCHEMY FASHIONS: ethically made, organic clothing

Posted on March 30, 2020 by carmen

A recent find in a thrift store was this ALCHEMY FASHIONS dress–CANADIAN DESIGNED * MADE WITH LOVE. Alchemy is sweatshop-free: they pay more than fair and living wages to their garment workers and provide a safe workplace. I had never heard … Continue reading →

Posted in eco fashion, Fair trade, Fashion, Thirfting | Tagged Alchemy Fashions, Canadian company, eco fashion, fair trade, organic cotton, thrifted fashion | 20 Comments

Boxing Day Sales at Zacks

Posted on January 16, 2020 by carmen

The first Zacks opened in Kitchener, Ontario almost 100 years ago (1921). Today there are 19 stores across Ontario and Quebec: working with Canadian manufacturers and some importers. Everything in the store was 50% off for Boxing Day. I bought … Continue reading →