I had the immense pleasure of spending an afternoon in the atelier of Sophie Marino of La Fibre et Moi, a local designer and creator of divine accessories made of alpaca fibers and recycled fur.
Located in an ancestral home on main street in Frelighsburg ( soon to be relocated in Dunham in the Relais de la Diligence), one of the loveliest villages in Quebec, her studio serves as the main stomping grounds for her thriving business. I met Sophie at the local Christmas market last December and loved her big personality and gorgeous designs. She was quick to point out that consumers are increasingly passionate about encouraging local artisans and businesses. This was music to my ears.