Make + Merry

Make + Merry Workshops, events & parties. Coming soon to Almonte, ON. follow along to see our progress

11/28/2020

It's ! Did you know that 25 businesses have newly opened or undertaken expansions in our community over the last 18 months? I am continually amazed by the vision, determination, and perseverance of the entrepreneurs in Mississippi Mills.

This year, both experienced and new business owners have worked harder than they ever have before. COVID-19 has demanded that they adapt, pivot and find the grit to respond to ever-changing scenarios. Now is the time to show ALL local businesses some love! And remember, without even spending money, you can be supportive to businesses:
• Follow them online
• Share their posts
• Review them on Facebook or Google
• Recommend them to friends

Check out this incredible list of NEW or EXPANDED businesses. These are the entrepreneurs who have introduced themselves to me or the businesses I’ve noticed around town. I’m sure there are more! If I missed a new business, please tag them below.

🔵 Almonte Butcher Shop - Ethically raised & local meats, hot and frozen meals, charcuterie platters. 14 Industrial Drive

🔵 Bay & Balm Apothecary - Natural body products, herbs, local makers creations, books and magical items. 15 Bridge Street

🔵 Business Face Shields – Personalized face shields to help businesses resume “normal” operations.

🔵 Big Vintage - Antiques, vintage, collectibles, curiosities and fun stuff. 95 Mill Street

🔵 Chew-That – Pet supplies store: dogs', cats', and critters' favourite store. 12 Mill Street

🔵EXPANSION: Dairy Distillery - Crafting superior spirits from Ontario milk. 34 Industrial Avenue

🔵 Dalgity Wellness Centre, 5- 453 Ottawa Street
Dalgity Resilience - A small fitness studio: one on one and small group personal training.
Dalgity Counselling & Psychotherapy - Services to individuals, couples, & family, in a casual, safe, confidential environment.

🔵Darrell Thomas Textiles - Beautiful and original dressmaking textiles. 7 Mill Street

🔵 Dentistry at Almonte - Dental services including emergencies. 451 Ottawa Street

🔵 EXPANSION: Devlin's Collision Centre – www.krown.com/en/locations/canada/ontario/almonte/Almone 128 Industrial Avenue

🔵 The Dragonfly Boutique - Decor and fashion to suit your lifestyle. 118 Water Street

🔵 The English Pie Shop - Homemade savoury English Pies

🔵 The Errand Runner - Helps overwhelmed people deal with getting their chores done...and more.

🔵 Frangipani Boutique Almonte - Unique, fashionable, comfortable ladies’ fashion in sizes small to 3X. 24 Mill Street

🔵 greenshaus inc. – Fine lettuces and greens grown in Canada’s first commercial passive solar greenhouse. 4546 March Road

🔵 Iris Falls Photography - Wedding and engagement photography

🔵 Lifecare Physiotherapy - High quality outpatient physical therapy services. 14 Industrial

🔵 Loom Bistro – Takeout and Dine-in. 81 Queen Street

🔵 Luna Handpies – Specializing in delicious sweet and savory handpies. 61 Mill Street

🔵 Make + Merry - Workshops, events & parties. 72 Mill Street

🔵Maximal Living - Helping you create a life you love - Coaching, energy healing, wellness practices, and natural products.

🔵 EXPANSION: Poochie Girl, Almonte Dog grooming salon and doggie daycare. 6 Mill Street

🔵 Ramsay Creek - Everything you could want for your garden. 900B Ramsay Concession 7A

🔵 Throttle Powersports – Previously March Road Motorsports, new name, new ownership, more fun. 4692 March Road

🔵 Waxwing Tattoo Company - Professional custom tattoo studio. 44 Mill Street

🔵 WRC Contracting - Quality and Client-focused construction Services, Pakenham https://wrccontracting.com

🔵 Young Tackle Supply - Master craftspeople specializing in quality, handcrafted fishing tackle. 14 Mill Street

➡️ If you are a business, whether you are new or have been part of the community for ages, here are some resources and ways we can help support you: www.mississippimills.ca/en/build-and-invest/helping-your-business-succeed.aspx




Let’s party babe! Since cancelling our November workshops I’ve been working on developing party and event packages for y...
11/15/2020

Let’s party babe! Since cancelling our November workshops I’ve been working on developing party and event packages for you amazing people! Make + Merry is now available for hourly rentals for your private events AND we’re offering customizable party packages so you can gather safely with your people in our little pink studio! Our space is perfect for baby and bridal showers, birthday parties and other celebrations, and we can even organize private workshops for your group! Check out our website- link in our bio to see all our packages and event options.

Are you in the holiday mood yet? Here in Almonte they’re filming a Christmas movie and our town has just been transforme...
11/04/2020

Are you in the holiday mood yet? Here in Almonte they’re filming a Christmas movie and our town has just been transformed with twinkly lights and Christmas trees, I just can’t help getting excited for the holidays!

It’s never to early to start planning for your Christmas gift giving, especially this year when shopping small and buying meaningful gifts for your loved ones is on everyone’s radar. Join Alyssa from for a VIRTUAL hand lettering Christmas calligraphy class and create a beautiful ornament and a set of gift tags perfect for personalizing all your presents this year.

Learn the basic strokes of calligraphy- how to form letters and how to create words in this 2 hour online workshop!

Tickets are $80 and include all materials- 1 workbook- 1 brush pen- 1 pencil- 1 white acrylic paint pen- 1 round acrylic disk (ornament)- 1 strand of ribbon (to tie to the ornament)- 3 kraft paper gift tags with twine and finish this class with a beautiful set of hand lettered items!

The tastiest workshop we’ve ever done! .of.sugar was in the studio today teaching us the fundamentals of royal icing sug...
10/24/2020

The tastiest workshop we’ve ever done! .of.sugar was in the studio today teaching us the fundamentals of royal icing sugar cookies!! 12 amazing women joined us today and just look at their spooky creations! 💀 🦇 🎃

Hands up if you’ve visited our studio in person? One of my favourite little spots our space are these ombré stairs leadi...
10/23/2020

Hands up if you’ve visited our studio in person? One of my favourite little spots our space are these ombré stairs leading from down into our little studio! They make you want to dance up and down them, they’re just that cute!

Are you guys thinking about Christmas yet, because I seriously just bought an advent calendar today and am counting down...
10/22/2020

Are you guys thinking about Christmas yet, because I seriously just bought an advent calendar today and am counting down the days until I can BLAST Christmas music! 🎄🎅🏻✨

If you guys are chomping at the bit for Christmas like me (and btw there’s only NINE WEEKS UNTIL CHRISTMAS) you have to check out all our holiday workshops like THIS amazing one with .stitcher

Join Alina and make a customized hand embroidered ornament! Pick between two designs and Alina will customize your pattern for you with your family name, initial and stockings to fit your fam! Stitch along with us and create this beautiful ornament to hang front and centre on your tree!

Registration for this class closes on November 7th so hurry over to our website now to save your spot in-class or online!

You heard that right, we’re going VIRTUAL! Now you can not only join us in-person in the studio, but you can also live s...
10/20/2020

You heard that right, we’re going VIRTUAL!

Now you can not only join us in-person in the studio, but you can also live stream our workshops virtually from the comfort of your own home, pjs and all!

So how’s this going to work?
1. Visit the link in our bio to check out our virtual offerings.
2. Add your class to your cart and pay, and don’t forget to invite your BFFs for even more fun!!
3. The classes will be live streaming at the same times as our in-person workshops. Can’t make that time? Don’t fret, we will be recording everything so you can watch at your own sweet time
4. Pick up your supplies kit for your class up to a week in advance at our studio in Almonte or a pick-up location in Ottawa
5. Tune in to your workshop on the day of class!! Follow along with our instructor and have fun superstar!

This is going to be TOTALLY new to us, so there may be some kinks to work out, but we hope you’ll join us ONLINE!

Have you checked out our October and November workshop offerings? Head over to www.makeandmerry.com then call up your be...
10/08/2020

Have you checked out our October and November workshop offerings? Head over to www.makeandmerry.com then call up your bestie and book your spots in one of our super fun classes with our host of incredible makers!

MACRAME PLANT HANGER- November 7th.  🌱 I am knot kidding you when I say I am SUPER excited about this macrame workshop w...
10/07/2020

MACRAME PLANT HANGER- November 7th. 🌱

I am knot kidding you when I say I am SUPER excited about this macrame workshop with . She will be teaching us the basics of macrame and everyone will leave with a rad macrame plant hanger for your favourite plant baby to chill in! How cute!! Tickets are $50 and include all materials plus 2 hours of instruction from

Our November classes are LIVE on our website now! We have so many awesome workshops for you lovely people, with some new...
10/06/2020

Our November classes are LIVE on our website now! We have so many awesome workshops for you lovely people, with some new makers and some returning ones too!!! We picked workshops with the holiday season in mind, so you can keep your new creations OR give them as a gift!

November 1st- kids and baby sweatshirt! Make an adorable snuggly sweatshirt for your little one to keep them cozy all winter long! $45

November 7th- Macrame planet hanger with Learn Macrame basics and create a lovely plant hanger to keep OR gift just in time for Christmas! $50

November 8th- Wool Dryer Balls. Join and learn 4 different techniques and create a set of eco friendly and practical wool dryer balls! $55

November 14th- Holiday Hand Calligraphy. Join and learn the basics of hand calligraphy and create 3 beautiful holiday gift tags and an acrylic ornament to adorn your tree! $80

November 15th- returns for TWO wood burning workshops- 11am- Wood burned ornaments $60
& 2.30pm- holiday wood burning (create a cutting board and coaster set). $85
Learn the art of wood burning during these two workshops.

November 21st- Hand Embroidered Ornaments. .stitcher is back for a second workshop! Create a beautiful CUSTOM hand embroidered ornament for your tree or as a gift! $60.

November 28th- Tote Bags. Join and create a practical and stylish cotton tote bag. This is a sewing workshop so you must have your own machine! $80

Call up your best witches and join us Friday, October 9th from 7-9pm for our third CRAFT + SIP night. Decorate and paint...
10/04/2020

Call up your best witches and join us Friday, October 9th from 7-9pm for our third CRAFT + SIP night. Decorate and paint your own craft pumpkins at our spooky craft night and sip on bubbles while you craft the night away! Tickets are $30 a head and spots are limited!! Check the link in our bio to snag a ticket!!

SOURDOUGH BASICS WORKSHOP 🌾 🍞 ✨Ever wanted to make your own sourdough bread? Join  on Friday, October 16th from@4-7pm to...
10/03/2020

SOURDOUGH BASICS WORKSHOP 🌾 🍞 ✨

Ever wanted to make your own sourdough bread? Join on Friday, October 16th from@4-7pm to master the basics of sourdough, from taking care of your starter to forming your loaf of bread, you will leave this workshop armed with the knowledge and confidence to bake your own loaves at home to keep your bellies full and warm during these long cold winter months! Check the link in our bio to book your spot!

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