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The Rise of Pink Lemon

How did Pink Lemon come to be? I have always been a DIY’er, loved design and making things pretty and it goes back about 15 years when I bought my first home, had a tiny budget, and made most of the things inside decor wise. I always made things for people I knew...

Oct 24, 2019

Baby And Kids Handmade Market

Picks and Giggles is a well curated series of markets highlighting both established and emerging handmade and design artisans in the fields of jewelry, food, accessories, fashion, art, home and lifestyle goods and services. Our mission is to provide a place for the...

Oct 14, 2019

All Things Handmade Market

Picks and Giggles is a well curated series of markets highlighting both established and emerging handmade and design artisans in the fields of jewelry, food, accessories, fashion, art, home and lifestyle goods and services. Our mission is to provide a place for the...

Oct 14, 2019

Shop Feature: Everyday Hustle

Meet the makers Everyday Hustle is a 100% Canadian clothing brand focused on making ethical, versatile pieces that will take you from one hustle to the next. We believe ethical choices in fashion should be accessible to everybody and fit every body and our goal is...

Aug 20, 2019

For the Love of Local

Reality check..... Have you ever just pinched yourself and thought wait a minute is this really my life? Well I do it almost daily. I know that must sound weird but I just cannot believe Picks and Giggles is on the upwards side of turning 9 years old!!! (Insert...

Jul 30, 2019

What We’re Looking For In A Vendor

With every show my main goal is to connect shoppers to amazing local and handmade artisans which means I actually have 2 very important jobs. Attract amazing shops/artisans who want to be in my show Attract amazing shoppers who want to shop handmade and buy local...

Apr 12, 2019

“The Picks and Giggles shows never disappoint. They are always so exceptionally well organized and have something for everyone. They are well advertised so customers know long in advance exactly who is going to be there. So well curated with a wide and varied selection of shops. A great day of shopping with friends!”

Kristen Christie