Community Connection KALI on Craigflower grew out of a passion for travel, creativity and a love of working with people from other cultures.
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JOSHUA LAWRENCE
f you’ve been along economic diversity in the Craigflower Road community, and many of recently, you may have the decisions with the shop noticed a fun new shop, full reflect a desire to be as of appealing home décor, accessible to as many people clothing and self-care items. as possible. Founded in Vancouver, “Our market is really KALI opened its Victoria the people in our local shop last year. Key lines communities,” she says. include the Canadian“They are people who owned brands believe their Gilmour, purchases Indaba, Baba count in “Our market is Tree, Barefoot the way really the people that their Venus, in our local Simplicity communities and Pyrhha. are shaped. communities.” “Our focus More and is always more, we are about what is esthetically looking for things that are pleasing but also about what sustainably made and try has purpose and value in to support local suppliers our day-to-day existence,” as much as possible. It’s so says owner Sonia Kalathil. satisfying to see that more “We also fully embrace and more of the people who buying mindfully so that come into our stores are the items we bring in are also looking for those kind well-made.” of products and asking the Kalathil brings her same kinds of questions that awareness of the social and we ask our suppliers.”
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lathaus is a Victoria-based company that provides online solutions bridging the gap between interior designers and the DIY homeowner. “We get our DIYers unstuck, as needed, so they can complete their renovations with confidence and avoid costly mistakes,” says founder Leanne McKeachie. The company helps customers with two offerings: Designer on Demand, with three levels of support, and Finish Packages, based on the room and budget. “Designer on Demand is best suited to those times throughout your home improvement when you’re facing a design decision, are not sure what the right answer is and don’t want to make a costly mistake,” McKeachie says. “All you need is a designer to point you in the right direction, so you can head to the hardware store and without delaying your progress.” Finish Packages allow homeowners to find perfectly coordinated finishes for their renovation in a quick and costeffective way. Each package is curated by a professional interior designer. “You can even get creative and combine a Finish Package with Designer on Demand,” McKeachie says. “Have one of our designers help you customize the package to perhaps select a different backsplash tile. We give you options, so you can end up with the exact look you’re dreaming of.”
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Above: The Mid Century Mod kitchen finish package by Jenny Martin Design includes specs for the countertop, backsplash, cabinetry and hardware, light fixtures, paint and flooring. Below: The Deep Waters bathroom package by Danisha Drury Design includes specs for flooring, countertop, backsplash and shower tile, cabinetry and hardware, and a shower curtain.
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Design on Demand
KALI on Craigflower specializes in local and fairtrade products.