WESTie Wednesday ft. Leiah of Old-Timey Herb Co!

Welcome to WESTie Wednesday, where each week we get to know a proud WEST member and their Etsy shop! Learn about Leiah and her Etsy shop Old-Timey Herb Co.!

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"Hello! My name is Leiah Cassian Beck and I run Old-Timey Herb Co.
I am a gardener, a maker, a do-er, a cook, a pyrotechnician and a herbalist.
I began seriously studying herbs in 2012, completing a diploma program at Dominion Herbal College. I continue my herbal education through workshops and courses, creating and exploring new ideas (and testing them out on friends and loved ones!)"

 

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"I have always been in love with nature, growing things, making things and helping people. Learning about herbs has allowed me to combine all the things I love. I take my inspiration from my surroundings; my husband and I live in the woods near Sandilands Provincial Forest and our property is full of life and amazing opportunities, from the wild mint that grows abundantly through the summer to the fragrant cottonwood buds that only make their appearance once a year. On the weekends you will find me either in the woods with bundles of yarrow and clover in my arms or in my kitchen working on new products or ideas."

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"I sell hand-made herbal remedies and skin care products. My goal is to provide people with natural choices for themselves and their families.

I have always loved Etsy. I have spent lots of time browsing and admiring the creativity of people, from innovative ideas to beautiful photography. I love supporting small independent businesses. I actually registered my shop many years before opening it. I just knew that one day I would have a shop of my own. My husband encouraged me to just finally go ahead and open it up (probably because he was tired of all of the things I was making piling up around the house!)"

Want to see more? Be sure to check out Leiah on social media!

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WESTie Wednesday - featuring Just The Goods!

Welcome to WESTie Wednesday, where each week we better get to know a proud WEST member and their Etsy shop! Let's meet Milenna, of Just The Goods, who creates natural and affordable skin care products for everyone!

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"The products are plant and mineral based, certified cruelty free, and recognized with Champion level status by the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics. I take ingredients very seriously and always clearly indicate which items are nut-free, gluten-free, unscented, etc. I also make a point of offering products that are gender neutral. And of course, I aim to keep products priced as affordably as possible. In fact, since my retailers mark up to reflect the costs associated with a bricks and mortar shop, I describe my rates I offer public wholesale =-)"

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"I have an Etsy shop because its an ideal way to be encountered by people eager to discover and support unique items made by hand. I realize Etsy is a really large company itself, but as a forum for helping others connect with small scale makers, I think it's unparalleled."

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"I've really enjoyed connecting with other Winnipeg makers through Etsy and WEST =-) I think we make an amazing team and I'm looking forward to everything we do together going forward =-) Thanks so much for inviting me tell you a lil' about what I do and why =-) =-)"

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