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I love my city. I love walking in it, and I love that is a walkable city. I love looking up at the distinctive rooftops of my neighborhood. I love that although it is busy, and urban, and a city, Montreal has an unmistakable small town feel. Parts of Montreal sleep, in a way that larger cities never do. Parts of Montreal breathe, too, in a way that I notice when I...

 
For those of you looking for holiday gifts, or a crafty weekend activity, come by Puces Pop this weekend and check out some of Montreal's best handmade goods and makers. Dot & Lil will have all our gift sets and holidays scents in stock, of course, but our standard stuff too! And personally, I plan on doing some more holiday shopping (or swapping!) of my own.

Broundoor, Instant Crimson, and a...

 A handy little list of what shows and events Dot & Lil will be participating in this fall and winter! Lots of other great handmade, handcrafted, local artisans too. I know where I'll do MY holiday shopping!

Boite de Noël annual holiday sale
Thursday October 13th 6-9 p.m
Friday October 14th 10 a.m. to 9 p.m
Saturday October 15th 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday October 16th 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Royal St Lawrence...

Did you know that Dot & Lil was available as a fundraising item? I provide you with product descriptions and order forms and you go and sell your little heart out. Then I fill the order and we both get paid! I'm right in the middle of my first real fundraising order process, and it's gone really smoothly and been a win win for both me and the fundraisers, I believe! It's with F.A.C.E. school...

I spent an entire wonderful, sunny fall day outside today, such a rare treat for someone with my busy schedule! And I did it by participating in the McGill Farmer's Market! I know, the traditional approach would be to take a day off. But who needs traditional? This way, I got some fresh air, sold some soap, hung out with friends and family and got to buy some fresh, high quality local fruits and...