<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Little Red Blog]]></title><description><![CDATA[Empowering communities through artisan stories.]]></description><link>https://littleredbarngalle.wixsite.com/little-red-blog-2/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 12:10:02 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://littleredbarngalle.wixsite.com/little-red-blog-2/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[How Kona Collection Grew from a Maternity‑Leave Hobby into a Heartfelt Creative Journey]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kona Collection began the way many heartfelt creative journeys do, quietly, during a season of life that was both tender and overwhelming. When Alix Calleja was on maternity leave from her full‑time job supporting people experiencing housing instability, she spotted a pair of beaded fringe earrings in a shop and felt instantly captivated. One YouTube tutorial later, she was stitching her first pair, bead by bead. They were difficult and imperfect, but they lit something up in her. That spark...]]></description><link>https://littleredbarngalle.wixsite.com/little-red-blog-2/post/how-kona-collection-grew-from-a-maternity-leave-hobby-into-a-heartfelt-creative-journey</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0c6f82b2731dece74d55bc</guid><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 14:23:55 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b8cd42_a8057ed53fd5481ea0a626ef76edbab5~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>littleredbarngalle</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[From Dollmaker to Shop Owner: The Story Behind Dream By Day]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tucked into the heart of downtown Kitchener, Dream By Day is more than just a shop, it’s a reflection of years spent immersed in creativity, community, and the quiet determination it takes to build something from the ground up. Founded by Rachel Lazaridis, the space feels like a natural extension of her journey as a dollmaker and long-time participant in the maker scene, where handmade goods and personal stories intertwine. Rachel’s path to opening Dream By Day wasn’t a sudden leap, but...]]></description><link>https://littleredbarngalle.wixsite.com/little-red-blog-2/post/from-dollmaker-to-shop-owner-the-story-behind-dream-by-day</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69dfd27e1847596b2f550dc3</guid><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:11:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b8cd42_24ef46157e97487c845b79a175b1a216~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>littleredbarngalle</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Little Nodes of Place and Time: How Jemma Chapman Is Documenting Toronto Life, One Tiny Stamp at a Time]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jemma Chapman is a British architect and illustrator who made the move to Toronto at the start of 2025. She's been documenting her new life through a series of illustrative prints that capture some of her favourite places, foods, and moments around the city. And if you've been exploring Toronto lately, you might have spotted one of her vending machines dispensing these miniature celebrations of city life for just two dollars. The idea had been brewing long before she arrived. "I started...]]></description><link>https://littleredbarngalle.wixsite.com/little-red-blog-2/post/little-nodes-of-place-and-time-how-jemma-chapman-is-documenting-toronto-life-one-tiny-stamp-at-a-t</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69af3bcf1b8e90b2a7e949ee</guid><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:31:55 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b8cd42_77e0749942d54d5abeecbba1d711b319~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>littleredbarngalle</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[More Than a Shop: Building a Creative Community in Kitchener]]></title><description><![CDATA[For Bernice Ma, the dream of opening a shop in Kitchener didn't begin with a lease or a business plan. It started with wax. Her online business, Made of Honour Co., had found its audience, but Bernice felt a pull to create something more tangible, a place where the magic of handmade goods could be experienced, not just viewed on a screen. "I wanted to create a more immersive, in-person experience for customers, somewhere they could see the products up close and learn the craft through...]]></description><link>https://littleredbarngalle.wixsite.com/little-red-blog-2/post/more-than-a-shop-building-a-creative-community-in-kitchener</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b970dcfde2f1f6ed283154</guid><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 15:18:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b8cd42_d2357d3098a545e6a2f61cc9db5336f3~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>littleredbarngalle</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[From a Mother's Legacy to Your Mailbox: The Story of Lucky Duck Mail Club]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a world of instant digital communication, Lucky Duck Mail Club  is a charming throwback to the magic of snail mail. For founder KiKi Klassen, the business is more than just art, it's a deeply personal tribute to her mother, a proud Canada Post worker who passed away two years ago. "I’ve always loved writing and drawing ever since I was a little girl," KiKi shares. "I think the older we get; we often revert to the hobbies we had as children. To combine my love for art and pay homage to my...]]></description><link>https://littleredbarngalle.wixsite.com/little-red-blog-2/post/from-a-mother-s-legacy-to-your-mailbox-the-story-of-lucky-duck-mail-club</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a6125cf00dba1e6538c1c0</guid><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 15:04:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b8cd42_a3193e5f94824e9ea1a3535c661d3b6f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>littleredbarngalle</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[More Than a Cup: The Story Behind East Dock Coffee]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some things just can't be rushed. There's a quiet magic in taking your time, patiently learning a craft, and knowing when something is...]]></description><link>https://littleredbarngalle.wixsite.com/little-red-blog-2/post/more-than-a-cup-the-story-behind-east-dock-coffee</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68dd82c9ff21030b3f6b8777</guid><pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2025 19:43:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b8cd42_62a53591c51b4fc2bacf5c7a2bebc668~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_660,h_880,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>littleredbarngalle</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kai Café: A Taste of Hawaii in Norfolk County]]></title><description><![CDATA[Located at 4665 Highway 24 in Scotland, Ontario, Kai Café  is a hidden gem that brings a little piece of island life to Norfolk County....]]></description><link>https://littleredbarngalle.wixsite.com/little-red-blog-2/post/kai-caf%C3%A9-a-taste-of-hawaii-in-norfolk-county</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6840460b9ea23bff7cdd30d1</guid><pubDate>Tue, 03 Jun 2025 20:51:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b8cd42_1bd5b28bddd84132bbd6169253b7fff5~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>littleredbarngalle</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Small Bakery with Big Dreams]]></title><description><![CDATA[Melis Mevlutoglu, the passionate baker behind The Sweetest Plug , turned a pandemic pastime into a thriving small business. 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Step inside, and you’ll...]]></description><link>https://littleredbarngalle.wixsite.com/little-red-blog-2/post/a-treasure-hunter-s-dream-the-heartfelt-journey-of-lindsay-rennie-and-betty-s-marketplace</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6839cd18e4cb3a4cf70f389b</guid><pubDate>Sat, 08 Mar 2025 02:17:01 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b8cd42_285f5e4f5bff42338832247965b93a7e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>littleredbarngalle</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Family Driven Artistic Journey]]></title><description><![CDATA[Art has always been a part of David Dimmick’s life, but it wasn’t until he combined his love for creativity with the joy of spending time...]]></description><link>https://littleredbarngalle.wixsite.com/little-red-blog-2/post/a-family-driven-artistic-journey</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6839cd18e4cb3a4cf70f389a</guid><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jan 2025 15:09:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b8cd42_40d8ee6bd82040e48569daac3f8a10fe~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>littleredbarngalle</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[From Family Crafting to a Thriving Handmade Card Business: The Story of Cards By Niesey]]></title><description><![CDATA[For Denise Kneller, the journey to starting Cards By Niesey  wasn't an overnight decision—it was a natural evolution rooted in a lifelong...]]></description><link>https://littleredbarngalle.wixsite.com/little-red-blog-2/post/from-family-crafting-to-a-thriving-handmade-card-business-the-story-of-cards-by-niesey</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6839cd18e4cb3a4cf70f3899</guid><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jan 2025 14:58:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b8cd42_ddcaece1b8dc46aba86c283e2c957423~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>littleredbarngalle</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A story of resilience, healing, and self-discovery]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the serene town of Airdrie, Alberta, where the expansive sky meets the gentle hum of daily life, Josie Hoisington crafts art that...]]></description><link>https://littleredbarngalle.wixsite.com/little-red-blog-2/post/a-story-of-resilience-healing-and-self-discovery</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6839cd18e4cb3a4cf70f3898</guid><pubDate>Thu, 19 Sep 2024 16:35:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b8cd42_63157f5a5211474581a2af51c8c88e31~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>littleredbarngalle</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wood &#38; Lens: The Creative Journey of Melissa and Andre Kristensen Smith]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the quaint town of Ariss, Ontario, the Kristensen &#38; Smith studio stands as a testament to the harmonious blend of artistic passion and...]]></description><link>https://littleredbarngalle.wixsite.com/little-red-blog-2/post/wood-lens-the-creative-journey-of-melissa-and-andre-kristensen-smith</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6839cd18e4cb3a4cf70f3897</guid><pubDate>Mon, 19 Aug 2024 14:31:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b8cd42_ff6d69a75e584afb8814ee8d8699e698~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>littleredbarngalle</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unleashing Creativity: The Story of Rosalyn Raymont's Artistic Journey]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rosalyn Raymont, the artist behind Rosalyn Raymont Art has carved her path from a diverse background into the world of abstract painting,...]]></description><link>https://littleredbarngalle.wixsite.com/little-red-blog-2/post/unleashing-creativity-the-story-of-rosalyn-raymont-s-artistic-journey</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6839cd18e4cb3a4cf70f3896</guid><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jul 2024 18:06:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b8cd42_a585b56a2a994f47855158d049a8beb3~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>littleredbarngalle</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>