bex.design.co

05/28/2026

Yesterday, Sara underwent surgery in her fight against cancer. 💪
And now, we’re turning support into something permanent.
We’re incredibly excited to announce that we’ve partnered with for a special fundraiser in support of Sara’s NO HAIR DON’T CARE fundraiser for Windsor Cancer Centre Foundation 💖

From June 15th–20th, Advanced Tattoo will be donating a portion of tattoo proceeds directly to the fundraiser.
We’ve created a collection of custom flash designs inspired by Sara, but you’re also welcome to bring your own design and let the shop know it’s for the fundraiser.

🗓 June 15–20
📍 Advanced Tattoo 347 Ouellette Ave
📞 Appointments/calls are preferred
🚶 Walk-ins welcome, but availability isn’t guaranteed

People always say they want a tattoo that means something.

Well… this is that.

Whether you choose one of the custom pieces or something personal of your own, every tattoo helps support cancer care right here in Windsor 💛

And if tattoos aren’t your thing, you can still help by donating, sharing this post, or sending it to someone who’s been waiting for a sign to book their next piece 👀

The support so far has honestly been incredible, and we’re getting closer and closer to our next goal.

Let’s see if we can take this past $15K for Sara
💪💖

05/22/2026

Recently had the chance to connect with and chat about creativity, building .design.co embracing multidisciplinary work and the sometimes messy process of learning to trust your own voice.

I appreciate platforms like this that create space for emerging creatives and entrepreneurs to share the realities behind what they’re building…not just the polished final product.

Very grateful to be featured alongside so many talented people.

Interview linked in bio / stories ✨

05/11/2026

Some days it’s easy to forget how far I’ve come since the beginning of BEX.
Five years ago, I was working for someone else, struggling to make ends meet, and carrying around all this creativity with no real place to put it. I knew I was artistic. I knew I had something in me. I just didn’t fully believe I was allowed to take up space with it yet.
The first real shift happened because of something small: I posted a crochet Baby Yoda I made for my son on Instagram. Someone saw it, reached out, and asked if I could make pieces for their shop. That tiny moment cracked something open.
For the next couple of years, I did markets, built slowly, experimented, learned. But honestly, the biggest change wasn’t external. It was internal.

I stopped letting fear make my decisions for me.

I started approaching life with curiosity instead of intimidation. I said yes to networking events. To writing. To being visible. To opportunities that scared me. I stopped waiting to feel fully ready before trying something new.
And somewhere along the way, BEX became more than a business. It became proof that most of the things we want live on the other side of fear.
What I’m maybe proudest of, though, is that I’ve stayed open through it all. There have been disappointments, setbacks, betrayals, moments that could’ve easily made me cynical or smaller. But I think there’s a real kind of power in remaining soft. In continuing to create, connect, trust your intuition, and move through the world with an open heart anyway.

BEX has evolved so much over the years, but the core of it has stayed the same:
build honestly, stay curious, and don’t let fear decide who you become.

05/03/2026

Head out to Paper Heroes - Comic Book Lounge & Collectibles for FREE COMIC BOOK WEEKEND & grab some raffle tickets to help raise funds for Fight Like Mason & a chance to win one of these cool prizes 😎 🦸

04/30/2026

Proud to announce that we’ve partnered with Paper Heroes - Comic Book Lounge & Collectibles and .like.mason for their annual Free Comic Book Weekend fundraising event happening THIS WEEKEND!!!
Stop by Paper Heroes at 2857 Howard Ave for FREE COMIC BOOK DAY May 2nd & 3rd for a chance to win a BEX crochet mushroom as one of many raffle prizes and stay for the BBQ!
All proceeds raised are in support of the Fight Like Mason Foundation in their battle against childhood cancer 🦸‍♀️

04/28/2026

Getting all the Free Comic Book Weekend Charity Raffle baskets put together. So far I have 11.........and I'm not done!!

This is an amazing assortment of donations from local businesses across the area all willing to help us out raising money for The Fight Like Mason Foundation.

Get your tickets now and until 5pm on Sunday May 3rd at Paper Heroes for a fantastic price of only $2 each or 3 for $5.

P.S........don't mock my wrapping skills. There is a reason I did not call myself Crafty Heroes ( trademark pending ).

04/25/2026

Happy Independent Bookstore Day to all who celebrate 📚 And if you don’t…why not?
Maybe I’m biased (new author over here), but IMO indie bookstores are a cornerstone of the literary world.
Here’s why:
• they champion emerging authors and voices you might not discover elsewhere
• their shelves are thoughtfully curated
• they double as community hubs for book clubs, workshops and kids’ events
• the staff are passionate, knowledgeable and always ready with the perfect recommendation
• they keep dollars circulating within the local community
• and nothing beats that cozy, intimate atmosphere

If you needed a sign, this is it 🥰
Go wander your local indie bookshop today

Here are a few of my favourite local bookshops. And the perfect cafés to read them in ♥️
If I missed one, drop your favourite below:
bookshop


city.writers




inc

04/25/2026