Welcome to The Curious Guide.
We believe every purchase tells a story.
Here, we explore the people, businesses, and values behind the brands we wear, gift, and recommend. From Canadian companies and independent makers to thoughtful retailers, marketplaces, and ethical brands around the world, we're endlessly curious about what makes a business worth supporting.
We don't believe in perfect companies. We believe in asking better questions, celebrating good work, and learning together.
Because curiosity is always a work in progress.
Blog posts
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Some Things Are Made to Become Part of the Story
Some sweaters are more than clothing. From my dad’s nearly 40-year-old Aran sweater to the remarkable story behind Canadian knitwear brand Lost Horizons, this is a piece about wool, memory,...
Some Things Are Made to Become Part of the Story
Some sweaters are more than clothing. From my dad’s nearly 40-year-old Aran sweater to the remarkable story behind Canadian knitwear brand Lost Horizons, this is a piece about wool, memory,...
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Why I Love Rad Studio
RAD Studio is the kind of coffee shop where you can settle in with someone and never feel hurried—then browse the eco-friendly shop and leave with something you actually needed.
Why I Love Rad Studio
RAD Studio is the kind of coffee shop where you can settle in with someone and never feel hurried—then browse the eco-friendly shop and leave with something you actually needed.
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The Sweatshirt That Started It All: Why I've Ad...
I've admired Copious Fashions for years, and it all started with one beautifully simple heart sweatshirt. Carissa McCaig's thoughtful approach to upcycled design changed the way I think about sustainable...
The Sweatshirt That Started It All: Why I've Ad...
I've admired Copious Fashions for years, and it all started with one beautifully simple heart sweatshirt. Carissa McCaig's thoughtful approach to upcycled design changed the way I think about sustainable...
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The Stories We Accept About Ourselves
How many of the stories we believe about ourselves were actually written by someone else? A reflection on music, middle age, and discovering that being chosen isn't the same thing...
1 commentaireThe Stories We Accept About Ourselves
How many of the stories we believe about ourselves were actually written by someone else? A reflection on music, middle age, and discovering that being chosen isn't the same thing...
1 commentaire