celebrating canada at maker house

A couple weeks back I introduced you to my pals at Maker House Co., who just launched their website over at makerhouse.com. In case you missed it, Maker House is a local Ottawa shop founded by my buddy Gareth, who’s on a mission to change the way we buy stuff.

Here's Gareth and his #bossbabe wife Sarah (pssst: she's the talented calligrapher behind Jack + Dewey):

Gareth supports Canadian makers and artisans by stocking only 100% Canadian made goods for your home, your office, the cottage, and anyone on your gift list. Whether you’re hunting for handcrafted furniture or hand-poured candles, the cutest throw cushion or the coziest sweatshirt, Maker House has it.

And like I said, ALL of it made in Canada.

North Standard Bear Snapback hat by north standard trading post, $35

#craftchange and make a difference

As if that wasn't enough, Gareth takes it a step further by donating 2% of all sales to not-for-profit organizations through his #CRAFTCHANGE program. To date, Maker House has donated more than $15,000 to local community organizations in Ottawa. Pretty swell, eh? These are stand-up folks.

Everyday I'm Hustlin' Pillow by The Sweetest Digs, $68.00

A bunch of you took advantage of my 10% off deal during the first two weeks of May, and I was pumped to see your enthusiastic support for local. Thank you for being such an amazing bunch!

Maker House is so smitten with you guys that – buckle your seat belts – they’ve given me a whopping $150 gift card to bestow on one lucky reader.

Cats and Dogs of the Silver Screen Tea Towel by Claire Manning, $20

Yup. $150 bones. To spend on awesome 100% Canadian merch. Just for you.

win $150 to spend at maker house

This contest is for locals only since you’ll pick up your gift card in-store to do your shopping. That means you can redeem it for absolutely ANYTHING Maker House carries, including furniture and custom pieces. I kid you not.

Better visit their website and start pre-shopping in case you’re the lucky winner!