07/28/2026
Notes of gratitude from my weekend Calgary Folk Music Festival
Thank you for sharing:
• your sewing journeys
• your advice for curly hair care
• your “OMG I used to own one like this!”
• your favourite Folk Fest artists
• your love of quilts
• your stories
• your laughter
• your time
• your hard earned dollars
• your kind words of appreciation
• your good vibes
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Somehow after all the help packing up, setting up & looking after our animals (all while running his own business) JF Gingras also made time to offer me breaks, bring cold drinks, enjoy the music with me after closing, and help with load out. He is a cheeky force & my 💗
It’s pretty special the way this community supports one another, looks out for each other & cheers one another on! 👯
Definitely excited to take a little break and then get back into my routine - gotta enjoy that 🌞 while we have it!
I feel so lucky to have retail partners who are both supportive & patient! Being a one woman operation means wearing all the hats: keeping storefronts supplied, while also preparing for major markets - it’s a new level of busy for me & I truly appreciate the chance to work with these beautiful YYC businesses!
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OUR DAILY BRETT MARKET & CAFÉ
All Through the House
I do not take it for granted 💗🥹
Small business friends are a special kind of people! They get it on a different level.
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They understand the gap between the work that’s visible, and the mountain of work it takes to make the work visible.
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They understand wearing all the hats.
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They understand that the immense gratitude for doing what we love, often coexists with burn out - and that self care is paramount to success.
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They understand the joy of seeing someone’s eyes light up upon discovering our offerings.
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They understand the deep appreciation felt when customers invest in our work.
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They celebrate the wins, share knowledge, support each other’s dreams, and lift each other up.
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Tender Living Farm Brittney Peters T wild rabbit vintage and handmade goods Working Blues THE WILD STUFF & CO. Good Gals Vintage JF Gingras
from the bottom of my heart.
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Let the market clean up begin! 🪄
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