"The Beginning:
A Life Change and a Leap of Faith "Tabitha’s journey into entrepreneurship wasn’t part of some master plan. “A personal life change shifted the trajectory of my life in a way I didn’t anticipate — but in a beautiful way,” she shares. Around that time, she reconnected with a master leather craftsman named Paul Marcella, who had run a small business years prior. With persistence and passion, she convinced him to mentor her.

​Armed with a background in fashion design and manufacturing, and inspired by the traditions of artisanal craft, Tabitha fused her technical know-how with Paul’s hands-on techniques. The result was something timeless. “I took Paul’s love of leathermaking and how he had done that in the 70s and 80s, and brought it forward into the time we’re at now,” she says.

But crafting leather wasn’t the only thing she had to learn. She needed business support. That’s when she was introduced to CBDC NOBL (Community Business Development Corporation - Northern Opportunities for Business Limited) - and to Shannon Bouchie, who would become one of her most pivotal allies."
​​~ Joel Stoddart CBDC /NOBL

For the full story, please visit CBDC 
Special Mention: Thank you to the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)

Love Canadian Made Craft, Pictou, Nova Scotia ~ Fabrique 1840

#MakersExperience #MeetTheMaker #MakersGonnaMake #MakersMovement ​

We have some wonderful news to share. Thanks to our friend, Ashley George, we are revitalizing The Stonehouse Socials, and as my friend James Mullinger would say, "Where the The Stonehouse Cafe & Pizzeria use to be."

Pay-it-forward this Saturday, November 30th from 7:00pm ~ 9:00pm Ashley George will be sharing some of his new music, and some from his solo albums with us during an intimate acoustic guitar show.

​All proceeds from the show will go to the balance owing on the Pictou Society Skate Park, as well as the proceeds made from the adult refreshments we will have on hand for anyone who wishes to sample.

We would love for you to join us during this special gathering that will make a difference for our community. We are currently half sold out, secure a few tickets here now with Eventbrite to support this not-for-profit community initiative.

Make an evening of your visit! Following our event, proceed next door to Fat Tony's Bar & Grill to see one of the town's local favourites, Signal Hill. Or, book a reservation at one of Pictou's local restaurants beforehand or following the event.

If you should have any questions, please reach us at 902.759.7715 or by email: hello@tabithaco.ca . We will do our best to support your queries.

With kindness and gratitude ~

Tab & Ally

Following the one day pop-up event in the Valley you can find me in Halifax June 2nd & 3rd for the Canadian Brewing Awards Conference, taking place at the Halifax Convention Centre. So, if this is your gig there is still time to purchase tickets.

April 22nd was Earth Day and as this week wraps up it's also important to highlight Fashion Revolution Week, April 22nd ~ 29th. With each little daily personal action, we can make a difference for others and our planet.

This year TABITHA + CO™ supported the Halifax 31st Annual Chefs for UNICEF Water for Life Gala by donating a bespoke Day-to-Day Bag in the colour lagoon with the inside pocket monogrammed, 'Water for Life'. The event this year raised $370,000. To learn more about the initiatives of the Chefs for UNICEF Water for Life Gala in the Impact Report.

​Thank you for continuing to support everything that is local in your community, and for being good stewards of our beautiful planet.

With kindness and gratitude,

​Tab xo

With the winter market season well under way, I have been a busy little sewing bee working on holiday orders and preparing for the Craft Nova Scotia Winter Show, happening this weekend at Pavilion 22 and the Halifax Crafters Winter Market, December 2nd ~ 4th. 

#TABITHACO #MindfullyMade #LeatherGoods #DorothéeRosen #Designer #Goldsmith #SetSail ​ #Pictou #MadeInNovaScotia