YQL Local Makers

06/27/2023

I should have posted this a month ago! We are featuring the wildlife art of at the shop until the end of July. These beautiful canvases are on the walls and heck out her cards in the flower shop. And be sure to see all her wonderful nature photographs on her instagram!! This display is up at in west lethbridge

03/10/2023

Kathleen is a blacksmith in the Chin area. Check out her beautiful work.
Here are her words:
Following my passion to Reduce, Reuse and Recycle while learning the art of Blacksmithing. I create items that are beautiful to my eye & have purpose.

03/10/2023

02/22/2023

Our feature today is for my sister.... Karen Romanchuk. You can find some of her pottery in (New Hope Floral) but do feel free to contact her directly for even more of her beautiful work. She is also an amazing singer/songwriter and you can find her latest self-released cd in the shop too..

Pottery for me has been a lifesaver .. I have allowed myself to enjoy the creative process whether the piece I create is a win or a fail. The win inspires me to dig a little deeper and the fail helps me grow. I try to think of my happy place in Mother Nature when I glaze my pieces. From the terra cotta colored clay I choose to use to the shades of blue/green glazes I add to each piece…I think of them as an extension of my love for the outdoors. I like to think of it this way..if you see one of my pieces of pottery you see a little piece of me.

02/16/2023

A big thank you to all the wonderful photographers who are displaying their owl.pictures at for our Whooo do You Love display
First slide
(top left going down) eye

Middle row top.to.bottom



Last row top.to bottom
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2nd slide both pictures


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We really appreciate what your art has brought to the coffee shop!

02/12/2023

Hi, I am Becca, the artist and creator behind Modern Living Designs.

I started in the late fall of 2018 with the idea to create something incredibly unique and multi purpose.

I came up with the Enjoy It, Burn It, Plant It concrete candle.

I also became interested in making one of a kind concrete jewelry as I started exploring the capabilities of this unique medium. 

From that point I started expanding on my art and incorporating it into the candles. 

Thank you for coming on this amazing journey with me.

Becca Innes 
Modern Living Designs

Some of Becca's candles are available at Petals, Paws and Beans coffee shop and New Hope Floral. They would make a great addition to your valentine gift list!

02/10/2023

Dianne Porter is a local Lethbridge artist who has painted some wonderful "in memorium" pet portraits: her words:
The husky was my first, for a dear friend who puts the welfare of dogs ahead of anything. This was her Kiera.
The kitty was my own little Zephyr adopted from the pound over 12 yrs ago.
The pom chihuahua Meeko was commissioned by my friend 's daughter when her little one passed. Dog love runs in the family. I was both humbled and honored to be asked.

02/09/2023

Hi, I’m Diane Etcheverry of D.Etch Art
To me art is about joy and discovery.
There is so much to see in the world around us and my aim is to create a world of whimsy in delightful colors.
I find solace in nature and all the creatures found within it.
My art is my “Happy Place” I hope it is for you also.

02/08/2023

Hi everyone, my name is Teresa Heyburn. I am the owner/designer of This Old Bag. This Old Bags began as an initiative to give one of a kind, useful gifts to my kids' teachers. Eventually my children put an end to that by moving on to post secondary education. The problem was - I love fabric, textiles and creating - I couldn't stop.

6 years ago a very dear friend told me I needed to create 'This Old Bag.' and my husband wanted space back in the garage. So This Old Bag was born. My passion of colour texture and trying to keep fabric out of the land fill. All bags from This Old Bag are created from recycled textiles found locally. I pride myself in practicing the three R's Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, while creating functional, user friendly, machine wash, bags.

This Old Bag was always my retirement project. Since retiring 6 months ago, from a 30 year career managing the Costume Shop at the University of Lethbridge Drama Department, I have ramped up bag production and am always looking for new opprotunities. Petals, Paws and Beans has the authentic atmosphere I look for when marketing my bags. I've also began teaching Intro To Sewing at Casa.

I hope you enjoy the bags as much as I love creating them.

Teresa Heyburn B.F.A.

Owner/Designer
This Old Bag

Available at
New Hope YQL Floral & Botanical and Petals, Paws and Beans

02/05/2023

ASHURE Bohemian Boutique is a brand inspired by Lethbridge born and raised, Ashley Hurkens. Passionate about nature, she enjoys spending time outdoors, camping, collecting rocks, and gemstones. Growing up she went to markets with her Grandma who made quilts and other sewn items. This inspired her to start her own small business to share her handmade jewelry and gifts with others. Each item is carefully made with love and good intentions.

You can see some.of Ashley's beautiful.things in ..the sister shop.to

We love having her here!

02/03/2023

Hi! My name is Carly Roberts, the artist behind Jasper Rose Creations based in Lethbridge.
A couple of years ago I made my first macrame plant hanger and fell in love with the craft. It sparked the artist in me & I haven't looked back. I love creating beautiful, functional macrame for the home and nursery. While also letting my creative mind run free designing & fabricating landscape art, large-scale contemporary pieces & wreaths for any space ot special event.
You find inspiration from all facets of life whether it be landscapes I want to re-create while hiking in the mountains or designing a toy hammock for the nursery to keep my son's toys off the floor. I enjoy the challenge of learning new skills & look forward to broadening my art in the years to come.
You can find me on Instagram . Please feel free to contact me with any questions or custom work requests.
I hope my Creations bring joy to you and your space!