Portobello West

Car Free Day Opportunity!

Niki — Thu, 30 May 2013 15:37:45 +0000

In just a couple weeks’ time is Car Free Days in Vancouver on Saturday June 15^th & Sunday June 16^th. Commercial Drive, Main Street, and the West End will come together to take part in festivities celebrating all things car-free!… Read more >>

Designer Feature: Forest and Waves

Niki — Fri, 24 May 2013 18:39:41 +0000

We want to welcome to Portobello West a newcomer to Vancouver! Ed from Forest and Waves is joining our fabulous market for the first time and we are thrilled to have him!… Read more >>

Designer Feature: Port Paper Co.

Niki — Sat, 18 May 2013 02:13:21 +0000

Here at Portobello West we are committed to putting you in touch with some of the city’s finest artists and designers and Port Paper Co. will not disappoint! This week I had a chance to ask Travis about his craft and dish to you some of the info about the man (and cat) behind the fabulous work we get to enjoy at the upcoming Portobello West Market.… Read more >>

Designer Feature: Daub + Design

Steevy — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 17:54:15 +0000

When an artist’s values translate into their designs a lovely marriage occurs. Daub + Design is the epitome of just this. Lexi Soukoroff, the primary designer, ensures her products align with not only her aesthetic, but her ethics as well.… Read more >>

Designer Feature: Bless this Mess

Steevy — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 20:40:34 +0000

This past weekend I chatted with Sarah: the founder and creative mind behind Bless this Mess.

When did you first start your business?

My business will officially start at the upcoming Portobello West market!… Read more >>

Designer Feature: Jordan River Soapworks

Steevy — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 18:41:36 +0000

When did you first start your business? Why?

Officially, I started Jordan River Soapworks in August, but the planning and development process continued for quite some time after. I began making soap and body care products out of necessity. For years, my skin would react with most commercial products. While there are many beautiful handmade products on the market, I found that the majority had more fragrance and colour than my sensitive skin could handle.… Read more >>