A living hall of story and craft
I’m done asking permission to make my work real. Every time I tried to publish a written book, the process stepped between me and the reader like a series of turnstiles: identifiers, registries, catalog entries, platform rules, waiting periods measured in months. Even when the numbers were “free,” time wasn’t. Paper wasn’t. Patience definitely wasn’t. … Read more
If you’re a returning visitor to OVC, you might have noticed that the handmade items are missing. Don’t worry — they haven’t disappeared forever! The short version is: bringing the handmade collection back online takes a bit more behind-the-scenes work than the other parts of the store. Every piece needs to be photographed, staged, and … Read more
At Ottawa Valley Creations, we’ve recently made the decision to move our online presence once again. While frequent moves might seem disruptive, this change reflects a deeper commitment to something far more significant: internet sovereignty. In today’s digital landscape, where many platforms dictate the rules and often hold the fate of small businesses in their … Read more