It’s horse racing season, and American Pharaoh is gearing up for the Belmont Stakes on June 6th to become the first horse in 37 years to win each leg of the Triple Crown. Although the Kentucky Derby...
We're thrilled to introduce Holly Yashi to La Quaintrelle! In 1981, recent college graduates Holly Hosterman and Paul “Yashi” Lubitz were searching for creative ways to use their degrees. Holly, who majored in studio art...
Today is World Fair Trade day, a global initiative celebrating Fair Trade as a way to battle poverty and economic crisis. By buying Fair Trade you are helping build strong communities which provide healthy work...
When I opened back in 2011, Gayle Bird was one of the first local, handmade artisans I had in the shop. It's been great to see her craft evolve and grow over the years, and...
Say hello to a new designer at LQ: Lissa Bowie Jewellery. Originally from Ottawa but now located in Mexico, Lissa creates numerous collections as well as one of a kind pieces using an array of...
We get so worried about being pretty. Let's be pretty kind. Pretty funny. Pretty smart. Pretty strong.
No, thank you, not these flowers. If we wear it, it will come, right? (Spring.) Maybe I should have opened a snow suit store. We're digging out from a snow fall this past weekend and...
“The sun is perfect and you woke this morning. You have enough language in your mouth to be understood. You have a name, and someone wants to call it. Five fingers on your hand and...
When we opened back in summer 2011, Effie's Heart was one of the first designer lines we brought into the shop. Almost four years later, their pieces continue to be some of our...
Think of how many people have sat next to you. Now think of how many people have sat next to you on purpose with their fingers crossed in hope that you'll talk to them. I'm...
"Nine times out of ten, you probably aren’t having a full-on nervous breakdown—you just need a cup of tea and a biscuit." - British writer Caitlin Moran Happy Monday!
