February 15, 2019 – Miles Baby – Inspired by her extensive research into the products she purchased for her own two children, Leslie Harris founded Citrus Kids. She talks about her dream to open a brick and mortar store following her online launch, and what it means to be a local shop in her Nanaimo, British Columbia neighborhood.

 

How would you describe being a local boutique?

Being a local boutique is very rewarding because every time someone experiences Citrus Kids it is entirely unique to our shop and commerce platform. People tell me they find the store refreshing because it isn’t like anything else around. Shops like mine allow us to celebrate emerging brands with ethical heritage and a personal touch. I think people are yearning for thoughtful collections of items as opposed to the generic offerings.

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