They used to have a brick and mortar on Preston, Indie Beauty Co., which was more of a pop-up shop…read morethat lasted a couple of years with a really cute heart wall, and it was one of my favourite stores in the city. Before the pandemic, I loved attending their craft markets! Since the pandemic, they've moved to virtual craft markets and have continued to support local. They curate art, clothing, jewelry, home goods, beauty products, food items, and more from other local Ottawa businesses and those across Canada. I just bought some last-minute Christmas gifts during the virtual Holiyay craft market that's been running for about a month and will end on Christmas Eve. I placed my order on a Saturday but after 12pm, which means I missed the cutoff for same-day delivery, but still got it delivered to my door the next day, a Sunday! There was no "entry free" for the virtual market, they try to cut down on plastics and use recyclable materials for packaging, and it's delivered through an Indigenous-owned, contactless courier service rather than the standard postal service, so I was more than happy to pay the delivery fee. You can also have it delivered directly to someone and have the option to track shipping, so that's really cool, too. I haven't been able to use the majority of items I bought since they were gifts, but I did buy a couple of candles from HUSHT. Designs for the house and they smell amazing! They're natural, sustainable, and vegan coconut soy candles with crackling wooden wicks, essential oils, handcrafted in Ottawa, and hand-poured in small batches. It's the first I've heard of them, thanks to Freewheeling Craft, and I love that they're eco-friendly, modern, and chic. I'm currently burning the Tarte de Noël candle, which is described as a buttery baked apple pie scent. I also bought the Apple Fog + Brown Sugar candle, which is supposed to smell a sweet candied apples and oranges. Though both apple scented, they smell totally different and I can't wait to use them. Super easy browsing, purchase, and delivery process. Freewheeling Craft never disappoints!

Adorit is such a cute and fun little shop. It reminds me a bit of Courage My Love in Kensington…read moreMarket in Toronto. It has that hippie vibe and smells of patchouli. It has vintage items but also new items. Their new items are all ethically sourced/fair trade, most are made of organic materials and the designers are Canadian. The owner, Emma, is very sweet and is so passionate about the items she sells. She introduced me to 2 designers that I totally love now: Smoking Lily, and Rabbit & Empee. OMG, why did I not know about these designers earlier? Their pieces are gorgeous! Most of the clothes in the shop are somewhat quirky with a bohemian vibe to them, some with slight steampunk elements, but there are pieces that look more mainstream too. They also have unique jewelry pieces, hair accessories, belts and purses. Prices run the gamut from less than $1 (vintage jewelry) to over $150 (new clothing). New clothing starts at about $35 for T-shirts and goes up to $100+ for dresses. The shop is small and is in an old converted residential unit in the Byward Market. If you are looking for a cool and unusual piece, Adorit is the place to go! ;)

Adorit is a lovely boutique in the ByWard Market that specializes in vintage, Tibetan and designer…read morerecycled clothes. The vintage selection is small and it's the only part of the store that has men's clothing, but they do manage to have some very unique finds. The new clothing is "environmentally friendly" and it's often made out of recycled clothing material with some really great patterns. The clothing is usually made in Tibet (fair trade) or Canada, including some work by local designers. The clothes are usually quite nice and Bohemian-inspired, although the prices run a bit high sometimes. However, they often have a sales rack and trunk with some great pieces, including my favourite coat that probably gets more compliments than any other article of clothing I own. They also have wonderful accessories and Tibet products.The owner is very nice.