Community— We’d Be Nothing Without You: A Colourful Spring Recap
If there’s one thing that fuels everything we do, it’s you. This community. Your creativity, your support, your belief in what we’re building as a collective. This Spring— we’re fortunate to collaborate with a handful of wildly talented locals who inspire this region daily. Here’s a peek into those these creatives (who we love) among you:
Designed with love by Natasha Alfred
The OKGN Spring 2025 collection was imagined and designed in collaboration with the incredibly talented Natasha Alfred. A local artist, dear friend, and longtime creative partner.
This season, her inspiration was rooted in something close to both of our hearts: community. She set out to reflect the way every individual makes up the heartbeat of this region; the artists, the dreamers, the everyday adventurers. Those of you who show up, who give back, who bring your full, vibrant selves to this place we all call home. The design in the collection holds a little question in its heart: How can we bring more colour to each other’s lives and do so more generously and more lovingly every single day? It’s a collection made to celebrate the power of showing up for one another and to invite a little more joy, connection, and expression into our everyday.
Her creativity and heart are stitched into every piece, and we hope you feel that love each time you wear it.
Introducing the Golden Hour Edit: A Collaboration with Scenic Route Jewellery
Back in February, we teamed up with local artist Brittani Buettner of Scenic Route Jewellery to bring a handcrafted collection into the OKGN world—and your love for it has meant everything.
Brittani's work is rooted in nature, intention, and storytelling, crafting pieces that feel both personal and timeless. Her pieces quickly became staples for many of you, layered into everyday looks and gifted to those you love. We knew we wanted to keep growing this beautiful partnership! Which brings us to now: The Golden Hour Edit. Inspired by that dreamy moment just before sunset—when the world is soft, golden, and still—this new capsule is all about warmth, connection, and quiet radiance.
We’re beyond grateful to work alongside Brittani and to share her artistry with our community. These pieces are more than just accessories—they’re a little reminder to pause, to appreciate, and to soak in the beauty of where we are.
We kicked off Spring at SOPA Fine Arts
The OKGN Spring 2025 collection came to life inside the beautiful SOPA Fine Arts gallery surrounded by colour, texture, and the powerful work of some of Okanagan’s most brilliant artists. There’s something about stepping into that space—it lifts you up while rooting you deeper. Art does that.
Shooting the collection in that creative atmosphere added a whole new layer of meaning to the season. And now, we’re beyond excited to continue that collaboration by featuring a few select pieces from the gallery by local artist Shawn Serfas, right here in the OKGN shop. The textured appliqués Shawn adds to his canvases are his way of expressing just how much a single canvas can hold, parallel to how much a human can hold, too. His work is both a reflection and a reminder: we are layered, we are intricate, and we each carry depth, resilience, and beauty within us.
We feel honoured to have his pieces in our space, adding both colour and conversation to the season. Swing by the shop to see Shawn’s work up close—or take yourself on a mini art adventure through SOPA. Trust us, it’s worth the wander.
Shot by the incredible Boketto Photography
Working with Boketto Photography is pure magic—where intention, vision, and artistry meet in the most effortless way. We’ve creatively collaborated with Linds and Steve for a decade!
Their ability to capture more than just a photo, but also to hold onto energy, connection, movement, and story is something truly special. From the early brainstorms to the final edits, the process is collaborative from beginning to end.
Working with them is like building a visual love letter to the season and to you, our cherished community. This Spring shoot captured inside SOPA Fine Arts and all around the heart of the Okanagan, felt like one of our favourites yet.
We’re so grateful to have them as part of our extended creative family, and we can’t wait for the next one.
Spring blooms from JAM Studio
JAM Studio recently moved in as an extension of the OKGN Shop. Since then, they’ve brought nothing but colour, creativity, and heart to the space. Every corner of the studio space has been explored, celebrated, and deeply cherished by you.
In welcoming Spring, it only felt right to invite them to bring some of their magic into the shop, and boy, did they deliver! Their gorgeous floral arrangements have completely transformed the space, filling it with bursts of colour, texture, and life that reflect the very essence of the season.
JAM Studio’s work is always full of heart (and, of course, petals), but it’s the care, the passion, and the intention woven into each arrangement that truly shines. just about creating something beautiful—it’s about creating a feeling. And that’s exactly what their blooms do. They lift the space, invite joy, and spark a sense of wonder that only nature can inspire.
MORSO Smoothie Collab - The Luminosa
Say hello to Luminosa—a refreshing, feel-good smoothie collab with the incredible team at Morso! This smoothie is everything you love about Spring—tart, bright, and bursting with the vibrant flavours of raspberry and lemon. It’s like Okanagan sunshine in a cup, and trust us—you’re gonna want a second sip before you’ve finished your first.
But here’s the best part: every sip you take supports something close to our hearts. For every Luminosa smoothie sold, $1.50 goes straight back into the community through our Open Space event series with Third Space Charity. This amazing initiative offers pay-what-you-can youth counselling, providing mental health support to those who need it most—a movement we’re incredibly proud to be part of.
At OKGN, we believe in the power of community—and it’s through collaborations like this, with partners like Jenna at MORSO, that we get to make a tangible impact. As a food partner for our events, Morso's commitment to supporting local initiatives is something we deeply admire. Their dedication to serving up not only delicious food and drinks but also fostering community spirit is part of what makes them so special.
This season is all about collaboration, connection, and celebrating the colour you ALL bring to this region. None of this happens without you. So thank you—for showing up, for supporting local, and for helping us grow something meaningful, right here at home.
Spotted something you love? Use code COMMUNITY15 at checkout for 15% off. A small thank you, from our hearts to yours.
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With love,
Your pals at OKGN