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For the founder of Dora Nola, a scarf is much more than an accessory: it is a painting you can wear. After studying f...

Three illustrators, three corners of Quebec, one shared passion for drawing. Discover on the map where our illustrat...

For this edition, we are pleased to highlight Clément Saint-Martin, the creator behind Pick Your Line. From his Montr...

Discover six local artisans with unique worlds Every creation tells a story. Behind each of these businesses is a cre...

Cleaning jewelry is essential for maintaining its shine and beauty over time. Here are some simple methods you can follow to clean your jewelry.

Every end of June, the same ritual plays out in Quebec households: we rummage through drawers, check parent Facebook ...

We hear them buzzing in the parks, we see them fluttering about on Plaza St-Hubert, and yet we rarely give them a thought. Bees in Montreal are much more than just country insects lost in the city. It is a story of resilience, community, and a love for the local. Values that resonate deeply with us at Arloca.

Mother's Day is just around the corner and you would love to give yours a truly great gift, but… it’...

A former shop employee of two years, she left her mark with her boundless creativity, kindness, and inf...

Upcycling, sometimes also called "value-added recycling" or "creative reuse," is, as its name suggests, a type of recycling that gives a second life to a variety of materials.

It’s Sugaring-Off time! This is the season that gives us the opportunity to celebrate maple products, a point of loca...

Since childhood, jewelry making has been a part of her life. After studying theater production and spending time in Europe, she discovered her calling as a jeweler and trained at the École de joaillerie de Montréal. Founder of Lidia, she combines art and technique to create jewelry that is aesthetic, durable, and meaningful. Inspired by everyday life, nature, and travel, she transforms simple moments into unique collections. She also shares her advice for getting started in jewelry making: follow your curiosity, learn the basics, and persevere. Her profession, demanding yet exciting, combines creativity, technique, and narrative in every piece.