Burke Residency 31: Ailene de Vries
EMMA: Can you introduce yourself and share a bit about your art? AILENE: My name is Ailene - I grew up surrounded by farmland in Ontario, Canada. I experienced...
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SENSORY JOURNAL 007: Femininity
An ode to femininity (in menswear!).I love fashion weeks and catching glimpses of new collections, but I've never been one to glamorize luxury fashion houses. I don't follow them too...
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SENSORY JOURNAL 006: Consumption
Today is my birthday! As I enter my 37th year of life and as we approach the New Year, I hold much gratitude for you all, and I've been doing a...
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Burke Residency 30: LOTI
EMMA: You launched LOTI in 2021, can you tell us about your journey to having your own upcycled design studio? LOTTIE: The summer of 2017, I made the move to...
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Burke Residency 29: Chelsea Alexander of...
EMMA: Please introduce yourself and tell us how you came to create Sqwigl Studio! CHELSEA: My name is Chelsea Alexander and to give some context that I think is helpful...
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SENSORY JOURNAL 005: Collectivism
Collectivism and community. Last month I had the privilege through the generosity of loved ones to travel to Japan. This was my first ever trip to Asia, and only my...
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Burke Residency 28: Crystal Lee Early
MAGGIE: Hi Crystal! I'm so excited to feature your artwork through the Burke Residency program! Many Burke customers may know you well from your role as local entrepreneur and designer...
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Burke Residency 27: Seek Collective
EMMA: You founded Seek Collective in 2014 after taking a one-way trip to India for an artist residency - can you share a bit about your journey and how Seek...
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SENSORY JOURNAL 004: Mindfulness
Mindfulness, gratitude, purpose. These things are always on my mind as I'm running a small business, being my own boss, trying to avoid burnout, and seeking the perfect work/life balance...
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SENSORY JOURNAL 003: Sustainability
There are so many ways to practice sustainability in our every day lives from gardening, to composting, to what we use and buy for household goods, to our wardrobe choices....
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Burke Residency 26: Natasha Patel
EMMA: You are self-taught, and inspired by your mother, who was also a self-taught painter. Can you share some of the challenges and rewards of being self-taught? Have you and...
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Burke Residency 25: The Batik Library
EMMA: Please introduce yourself, and tell us about The Batik Library. You launched in summer 2021 - what inspired you to launch The Batik Library? BERNARDA: Hey! My name...
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SENSORY JOURNAL 002: Capitalism
I am back with the second installment of the Sensory Journal where I explore ideas, share musings, and more! This one includes recommendations that spend some time exploring the idea...
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SENSORY JOURNAL 001
An Introduction to a new journal series from Burke Mercantile Owner and Operator, Maggie Stoll, on recent thoughts, reflections, and recommendations.
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