JOVEE

JOVEE

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Handcrafted utilitarian leather goods made locally in Victoria BC. Email or DM for purchase and wholesale inquiries. I am completely self taught.

03/31/2020

I like to think I’m really good at managing my emotions. I knew today wasn’t going to be easy, but it has surprised me how real this all is and how deeply sad I am but also how incredibly grateful I am for ever having this space. Today I took down all the window decals and handed my keys in. Today is the true beginning of the next chapter and my heart hurts but I’m also insanely excited!! I feel good in my new studio and can’t wait to show you all the tricks I’ve got up my sleeve!

I’m going to take a few days off to process everything (with the help of some wine and my partner in crime) because it turns out I haven’t really done that yet. Thank you to my alley cats .assembly ! Thank you to my downtown neighbours and anyone else I forgot! Thank you to everyone who came to the pop ups with and many more! And to everyone who came down to the anniversary parties, bday parties and just cuz parties! THANK YOU EVERYONE! love you all. I hope you’re all are staying safe and healthy!! Oh, and a sorry in advance for any ridiculous stories I post over the next few days.

Photos 03/23/2020

Yo. It’s me.

I’ve been sitting on this for a few weeks and I think it’s time to tell you:

For almost 5 and 1/2 years I have held up at 104 Fan Tan Alley. My tiny shop has been a hub for us all. It’s been a way to meet you and a place for you to come and shop, escape the rain or work and hang out. I have loved it more than I thought I could ever love something and relish every minute I’ve spent there. None of which would have been possible without all of YOU! Fan Tan Alley has become my second home which is why this decision was so fu***ng hard. It breaks my heart to let it go but I know this is the right thing to do.

A month ago I was informed that a business would be moving down into the courtyard next to my shop. This business goes against my core believes and values. I was then faced with the decision of what I could do to protect Jovee while keep my morals and ethics in tact. After some very deep soul searching (full of sadness and anger but with hope and even excitement), and driving my loved ones bananas, I decided I was going to close the shop and start looking for a new space. Timing is everything though, and in light of our current World crisis I realized the best thing to do right now is to move the studio into my home. That way I can keep working, keep taking orders and keep Jovee alive during these uncertain times.

Thank you for being a part of this huge chapter in my life!! If you need anything, holler atta girl, shop my instagram because I’m still doing local deliveries and shipping World-wide. Once I’m all moved in I’ll be working on re-doing my website! I hope you stick with me and I’ll do my best to make it worth your while! Xo

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Wednesday 12pm - 6pm
Thursday 12pm - 6pm
Friday 12pm - 6pm
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