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The 🤌🏼 Best of the Best 👍🏼 in my home town of Pickering Ontario. SMALL BUSINESSES!

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Mei

I am a creator myself… photography and crafts. (I know what it takes to put your heart and soul (and time and $$$) into your own business. Word of mouth 👄 is oh so helpful to get small/ independent businesses recognized. These are the ones I legitim...

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Beauty

Consignment/ Vintage

Shopping/Gifts

Home Decor

FUN!

Beauty

When I want to feel extra hot…these are the spots that I am hitting up!

Pickering's premiere, upscale, gorgeous, luxury (yet affordable) Beauty Boutique. Ran by a local fabulous beauty. This is your one stop shop …seriously check out their services. I have had my lashes done here and it was SO calming, peaceful, and comf...

SERVICES | Boujie Girl

I had the PLEASURE of sampling this beautiful woman's DEVINE oils and butters at the Black Owned Pop up shop during our Winter Festival. I was supposed to come back to her table, but my son was having a melt down and it was home time. I need, I want,...

Oasis of the EarthTM (@oasisoftheearth) • Instagram profile

Celebrity Hair Stylist Aaron O'Bryan has set up shop in Pickering's nautical Village. This is pretty rad from good ol Pickering. I have watched his hair tutorials on Youtube forever; and now I only have to drive 10 mins away to have him do MY hair?!?...

Aaron O'Bryan | Celebrity Hairstylist

Consignment/ Vintage

My personal favorite, genuine (as in I have tried them out) spots!

FINALLY! finally, finally, a cool vintage shop with streetwear, classic jerseys, and other cool swag. Sneaker head? Look no further! Obsessed with brands like Stussy. Gotcha. How about some collectors' T-shirts? Perhaps the original Michael Jordan do...

EastVintageShop (@eastvintageshop) • Instagram profile

THIS IS THE REAL DEAL. You can find happiness in here: through the vibe of the shop, the clothing, swag but, for me, most importantly, THE WOMEN (staff). They are always smiling, always helpful and make selling AND buying a breeze. So trendy! Not onl...

Play It Again Val (@piavconsignment) • Instagram profile

Shopping/Gifts

My personal favorite small businesses - women owned and ran - my go to for gifts lately

Instead of buying the same old generic things, support her incredible small business! Her signature ceramic mugs are such a vibe, and she has plenty of other goodies that make perfect gifts or personal treats. Love her cheeky little sayings on the mu...

Mei Designs

Listen… if your life is feeling a little “meh,” go check out My Mantra & Co. This girl makes handmade crystal candles and intention goodies that smell like your life finally got its sh*t together. Treat yourself. Manifest something. Pretend you’r...

My Mantra and Co.

This brand is literally for the wild souls who paddle their own canoe — whether that’s in real lakes or navigating life like a boss. Their hoodies, knit-cardis, cozy jackets and tees are the kind of “lake life meets cottagecore” vibe that screams wee...

Canoe & Lake

Home Decor

These are the local businesses that are allowed in MY house…so I am suggesting them for yours!

I know this couple. I know they are the busiest in the game, locally, for a reason. They are fun, friendly and BOY DO THEY DELIVER. Their rates are reasonable but most of all I am recommending them because they put their heart and soul into this busi...

Simply Painting Durham (@simplypaintingdurham) • Instagram profile

FUN!

The Title Says It All

Ok, so I DID go to school with this lovely human, however, she does not even know that I am sharing this. Her website says it all. She will create a fun time for kids AND adults. I mean…imagine you and your friends, hanging out for your annual Christ...

Mobile Paint Parties for Kids & Adults | Young At Art