This weekend the largest quilt conference in the world takes place in Savannah, Georgia and there’ll be a little piece of Nova Scotia in the mix. Two, actually: Andrea Tsang Jackson, the maker behind 3rd Story Workshop, will be showcasing her bright, intricate work at the Modern Quilt Guild’s Quilt Con—hers are among the 350 […]
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Katelyn Armstrong goes glam with Moon Beam Creek underwear.
When Katelyn Armstrong‘s oma taught her to sew as a child, her designs were usually made of satin and as poofy as possible. Despite promises that she would wear these creations, when it came time to get dressed the garments seemed too fancy for her lifestyle. Today, Armstrong’s handmade high waisted underwear line Moon Beam […]
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Dartmouth’s answer to the Casper bed
As someone who lives with fibromyalgia and has been through four car accidents, Bree Philippe knows what it’s like to deal with chronic pain. “As awful as all of those things were, they made me really good at my job,” she says. Philippe works for Comfort Foam—a small business owned by Emily Calkin—which specializes in […]
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Gingergrass takes a hiatus
A post shared by victorialapp (@victorialapp) on Apr 25, 2016 at 3:56pm PDT It’s been 10 years since Nira Nugroho opened Gingergrass Thai and Vietnamese at 1284 Barrington Street, but she says it doesn’t feel nearly that long ago. Tomorrow marks the restaurant’s last day at the corner of Morris and Barrington though, a move spawned […]
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Fashion, forward at the Fabric of our DNA
There’s no shortage of talent in the realm of local African-based designers, and this Friday that’s being celebrated through fashion, music and artistry in a must-see show. Toria Aidoo, founder of Kwestomar Kreations, is one of four designers coming together and breathing life into the local fashion scene at Mount Saint Vincent University’s second annual […]
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North Brewing Company and Zuppa Theatre pour up liquid love
Who says you only get one shot at true love? Not Zuppa Theatre Company. Pop-Up Love Party, its wildly popular theatrical and culinary quest to define the l-word, is back to lift us up where we belong (entertained, with full bellies) this weekend, staging another sold-out run, this time in Dartmouth. Battery Park Beer Bar […]
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The Good Food Emporium closes this Friday
The Good Food Emporium closes its doors Friday after “eight years, nine months and 10 days” as a gathering place and restaurant. The space is being passed on to Sam and Tony Rinaldo—who have been sharing a kitchen with the Good Food for the past five months while cooking for their mobile businesses T-Dogs and […]
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SHOP THIS: Nora Swimwear
When 21-year-old Ashley Lemmon picked up #Girlboss for some light winter-break reading last year, she didn’t expect it to motivate her to start her own swimwear line. But the self-sufficiency of author Sophia Amoruso inspired Lemmon to build a company out of a project that initially used almost entirely her own labour. “I thought OK, […]
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Inkwell’s moving to Brunswick Street
It hasn’t been easy being Inkwell Modern Handmade Boutique (1658 Market Street) these past few years. Convention centre construction and street closures have been a pretty consistent thorn in the shop’s side, but despite that it’s kept calm and carried on bringing letterpress stationery and adorable handmade gifts to the table. “It’s been a real […]
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Halifax street style: Alderney Landing
Name: Josiah Stevens Spotted: Alderney Landing Occupation: Barista and owner/operator of Drifter Goods Wearing: Maru Photo Moto jacket, Taylor Stitch chore pants and button-up, Vans shoes, Drifter Goods five-panel How would you describe your style? Workwear/layered/outdoors. Where do you derive inspiration from when putting together an outfit? Normally it’s a bit of form and function. […]
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Water and Bone brings local flare to ramen
Jamie MacAulay has always been a self-proclaimed “ramen nerd.” When a space on Charles Street became available, it only made sense for him to look into opening his own noodle bar. “It’s a really appealing comfort food,” says MacAulay. “It hits all the notes, you know—comforting, warm broth, a nice piece of braised pork and […]
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The Argyle gets nostalgic with Vinyl Retro Dance Lounge
Start polishing your dancing shoes (er, platform sneakers?), The Argyle Grill & Bar‘s (1575 Argyle Street) plan to convert its basement into a new weekend dance party. The restaurant/bar’s mostly unused downstairs space will be re-vamped to become Vinyl Retro Dance Lounge, a concept The Argyle’s parent company Urban Sparq Hospitality has tried—with much success—in […]