We’ve got snow on the ground but Spring is still definitely in our sights here on the West Coast, when hands officially come out of mittens and start showing off rings and things… so we are eagerly anticipating our Spring Market, and the First Pick Handmade debut of Vancouver based jewellery collection She’s So.  ...Read More

Hey, remember a few weeks back we all had our Instagram feeds filled with posts stating that only 7% of followers were being reached by posts? We know our reach has dropped quite a bit since this time last year, and as a small business representing 30+ other small businesses we *really* want everyone to...Read More

We’re all about the simple, the neutral and the natural this week, and  edited leather goods collection Joseph Henry Workshop will certainly fit right into any minimalist lifestyle without sacrificing aesthetics, design or quality. Neil Singh joins us again at Heritage Hall, bringing his handcrafted, small batch accessories. Neil’s company was named for his Father...Read More

Today we’re thinking about Neutral, Naturally with a profile of Erika Ekeli’s BLACK SØLV jewelry collection. All this week we’re taking a look at designers who allow their design elements to shine through and what is more natural than raw crystal or more neutral than a nature-inspired, organic textures? Check it out and we think you’ll...Read More

Hello Monday!! With the start of the new week, we begin a fresh week of First Pick Designer profiles, and we’re feeling drawn to simplicity, neutrality and nature, so North Vancouver’s Couture Therapy is the perfect way to kickstart the fun. We’ve been big fans of designer Sarah Couture, whose line of elegant, eco-conscious staples...Read More

It’s Friday, and we’ve been saving the best for last on our Wedding Belles Spotlight week… Today we’re talking about ‘the dress’! For many brides, a custom dress is where it’s at, and why not? Perhaps a more formal dress is desired for the ceremony and photos, but something more sleek is required for dancing?...Read More

Hello Thursday! We’re edging closer to the end of our Wedding Belles week, and today we’re getting our dancing shoes on, with a little help from Amy Slosky! While many gents may choose to rent a tux, we say why not take this summer’s weddings as a chance to treat your feet to something show...Read More

It’s Tuesday and all this week, we are thinking about Love and Marriage, Weddings and Traditions, so it makes sense that today we combine the Bridal Shower ritual of giving the Bride-to-Be lingerie, with something that’s not only sexy, it’s empowering too… We’re spotlighting another First Pick Handmade favourite today, Revol Girl Period-Proof Lingerie, because...Read More

Happy Monday Everybody! It’s a brand new week, with a brand new theme… and all this week we’ll be taking a closer look at Wedding Belles: everything from Rings to Lingerie to Custom Bridal wear and ideas for bachelorette parties, with some less traditional twists thrown in… so you’ll definitely want to check back every...Read More

Whoop whoop, we’ve made it to the Weekend, which on the West Coast means getting outside and appreciating this beautiful part of the world we call home. Living in such an awe inspiring place really drives home the fact that we are a part of nature, not apart from it, and that we need to...Read More