Celebrating Small Business Month with Talking Shop

 

Talking Shop is a project to tell the stories of the local owners and entrepreneurs behind your favourite shopfronts, especially as we battle through these difficult times. On the Talking Shop blog, you can find conversations with local small business owners and leaders and news from the industry. The aim of Talking Shop is to create a community of #supportlocal advocates.

 

Amelia Lee Boutique

In July, Talking Shop posted the article, “In Conversation with Khloe//Amelia Lee Boutique”. Khloe, owner of Amelia Lee boutique at Uptown and on Yates St, talks about the challenges and rewards of having not one but two ethical-sourced, west coast style stores. Scroll on for a few excerpts from the article or read the whole thing on Talking Shop’s website!

 

What is Amelia Lee? How did you come up with the name?

“My middle name is Amelia and my mom’s is Lee. My concept behind the name is that we wouldn’t be here without our mothers.” (Keep reading.)

 

If you had to describe your shop to someone who hasn’t seen it, how would you describe it?

“I would describe it as a consciously-minded retail store that features beautiful and ethical companies with a focus on Canadian makers/brands.” (Keep reading.)

 

 

Inspiration is all around us. Who or what inspires you?

“Most of my inspiration comes from different colours, textures and nature. My children also inspire many of my ideas of new brands I bring in.” (Keep reading.)

 

 

What guides you in your choices? Do you find that it’s more challenging these days to make decisions on which products and designers to carry?

“I choose brands and local makers that are creating fashion-forward, ethically-made products that reflect the Amelia Lee image. Ten years ago I found it more challenging to source consciously-minded companies, but these days it’s much easier to find amazing people and companies to work with.” (Keep reading.)

 

Downtown Victoria’s favourite quote from Khloe’s interview:

“I find strength because I have two beautiful children, an incredible team of women that work for me, and a community that I call home.”

 

Click here to read the full post.

 

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