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Please say hello to Nautana Candles! Nautana is a black-owned environmental wellness brand centralized on self-care. Their mission is to provide others the resources to allow them to reconnect with themselves through a holistic approach. We are also so proud to sell Nautana candles in our shop!

Nothing quite says Community LOVE like the warm spirit and soulful food coming out of The Heartbreak Chef on Dundas West. Please say hello to Jerome Robinson - owner and operator of the little shop-front eatery boasting BIG-ASS comfort food. Jerome opened this new location at the beginning of the pandemic and his drive, dedication and incredibly warm spirit not only come out in his food, but the way he supports his neighbourhood and community.

Once again, it’s Community Love time!! Say hello to Lauren from @scrubandbutter, our new favourite skincare line out of Toronto! Scrub & Butter is a dynamic daughter / mother duo specializing in quality, moisture-rich, hydrating skincare through thoughtful ingredients, easy-to-understand products, and attention to detail. Lauren and her mom Alyson believe that everyone deserves high-quality, handcrafted products at an affordable price. Check out our inspiring little Q&A with Lauren and get ready to treat yourself!

This week we are thrilled to be introducing you to Cheryl Sutherland of @pleasenotesgoods! Cheryl is an inspiring entrepreneur and true expert when it comes to women’s empowerment. She created PleaseNotes, a for-purpose company of amazing products like intention-setting journals, affirmation cards, not to mention workshops and life coaching that will inspire women to step into their own power by building confidence, clarity and creativity. 

We are beyond excited to introduce you to Chantaie! Chantaie is an amazing writer and passionate storyteller who recently launched Storytelling University, an online educational resource for creatives seeking independence, entrepreneurs, and professionals. Through it she helps unlock your own unique story, build your brand, become a better communicator and change your life for the better! Chantaie believes we all have a story to tell, and can’t wait to help you tap into yours.

Hi Fran here, I’ve been at Anice for just over 2 years and I’m excited to show you what I’ve been up to! This collection is called Matriarch. Solely birthed from the need to create. This collection combines gold filled chain with freshwater pearls, quartz,...

Suddenly so much time on our bejewelled hands! Creativity and productivity is so healing during these quiet days. Here at Anice, we’re coming up with all kinds of of #stayingathome activities to help move us through this moment. Go through...

There’s a lot that goes on in our jewel world. Our everyday routine involves a whole bunch of chain, beads, and sparkle, but one of the main ingredients to our bowl of jewel dreams are our workshops! We love giving...

Let’s Make Magic: It’s painted across our Instagram and sprawled across our walls; some days we toss it around with more reckless abandon than glitter! But what does “making magic” really mean to us? It’s more than just a slogan or...

The Anice Gift Guide 2018Not knowing what to buy someone for Christmas can be daunting and we know it. There is nothing worse than having zero idea what they’ll like! We have an absolutely hate-proof guide right here. Let us...

Although it’s only been Fall for a few weeks now, we’ve been experiencing some major growth this season here at Anice. New products, workshops and partnerships, along with a few things we can’t quite spill the beans on yet. However,...

What an incredibly dynamic, wild, and exciting journey this jewel life is.  For those of you that have been visiting our online store and wondering what the heck is up with the lack of products or update, and for those...

We absolutely love creating custom pieces (it's truly the heart and soul of our business!), and the only real limit is what you can dream up. Perfect for gifting - even if it's for yourself - we can design something...

Back in the spring, we lent some sparkle to an incredible team for a wedding photo shoot at The Walper Hotel in Kitchener. A gorgeous day with the most talented babes, and we are totally obsessed with the end result. Take a...

Mother's Day is just around the corner!Celebrate the most important Women in your life with them, at The Anice 6th annual ♡ Mama Love Workshop ♡ Sunday, May 13th 102 Ossington Avenue Morning session: 10am - 12pm Afternoon session: 1pm - 3pm Evening session: 4pm - 6pm  Choose from all our...

Here at Anice, we are fortunate enough to work in an environment that has been built, grown and nurtured by women. Everything we do and everything that we stand for, is because of and inspired by the beautiful and strong women...

Here at Anice, we understand that a man who walks into a shop filled with jewels and glitter can be a little overwhelming. One of our absolute favourite parts of the job is working with our clients to customize a...

Oh love month.  See, a lot of people love to hate on Valentines Day and all of the heart-shaped candy and gifts it will bring. Many people think it's a silly commercial holiday, leaving some feeling bad about themselves when they have...

Where did the time go?! Only 5 days until Christmas and we are buzzing with excitement. Between the holiday parties, the holiday decorating, holiday planning, etc. we understand the feeling of never having enough time. Within the hustle and bustle,...

If somehow you aren't counting down the days, here's your friendly reminder that there's 12 days until the celebration comes to an all time high, and all of that planning and running around will have lead the the magic that...

Dear Anice Babes, The countdown is on! 19 days until Christmas!!   It's no secret.. Christmas can be the most special, and also the most stressful time of year. The season of giving is full of MAGIC, but sometimes the pressure...