Ocean Park Village Business Spotlights
Melanie, from Blume Beauty Spa
Ocean Park has a new coffee house this summer with Robb and Jalene Harding as owners. Robb and Jalene Harding grew up in Ocean Park; both attended Ocean Cliff Elementary School and Laronde Elementary and graduated from Elgin Park High. Facing cancer in his 20s and subsequently getting a clean bill of health, Robb moved to the North Shore Oahu, Hawaii, in 2004. At the time, Robb and Jalene had dated on and off but reunited when Jalene moved to Hawaii. They eventually returned to BC, married, and now live in White Rock with their beautiful daughter.
With a massive passion for Hawaiian culture and life, Robb and Jalene opened their first coffee house, Islands Cafe, in White Rock, replicating Hawaiian-inspired artwork, decorations, music, coffee and food in 2016. Two years later, Robb and Jalene opened their second cafe in Grandview and, this June, their third coffee house in Ocean Park.
It's always been Robb and Jalene's dream to create a market for people looking for delicious coffee and quick but healthy food options. Island Cafe roasts its coffee and provides an impressive food menu, including delightful acai and poke bowls, smoothies packed with vitamins, homemade sandwiches, bagels and flatbreads. The surrounding decorations and music culminate to create an aura of authenticity on the islands of the Pacific. A labour of love, Robb and Jalene are hopeful their new branch in Ocean Park will also flourish, serving the community with good coffee and food.
The Ocean Park Community Association supports all our local businesses and hopes you will patronize them as much as possible.
With a massive passion for Hawaiian culture and life, Robb and Jalene opened their first coffee house, Islands Cafe, in White Rock, replicating Hawaiian-inspired artwork, decorations, music, coffee and food in 2016. Two years later, Robb and Jalene opened their second cafe in Grandview and, this June, their third coffee house in Ocean Park.
It's always been Robb and Jalene's dream to create a market for people looking for delicious coffee and quick but healthy food options. Island Cafe roasts its coffee and provides an impressive food menu, including delightful acai and poke bowls, smoothies packed with vitamins, homemade sandwiches, bagels and flatbreads. The surrounding decorations and music culminate to create an aura of authenticity on the islands of the Pacific. A labour of love, Robb and Jalene are hopeful their new branch in Ocean Park will also flourish, serving the community with good coffee and food.
The Ocean Park Community Association supports all our local businesses and hopes you will patronize them as much as possible.
Melanie, from Blume Beauty Spa
Good things come to those who wait. This is the excitement Melanie Campbell, owner of Blume Beauty Spa, felt on June 20, 2023, at her spa's Grand Opening. The opening celebration, delayed by three years because of COVID, also coincided with the spa's re-branding and tenth anniversary!
As a young girl who grew up in Prince George, BC, Melanie loved to play princess with her nails, hair and makeup always done to perfection. After high school, Melanie attended beauty school and has been working in the beauty service industry for over twenty years. Moving out of Prince George, then Kelowna, and in 2005, Melanie moved permanently to South Surrey/White Rock. Her home is now Ocean Park, just a short walk from her beauty spa.
With many loyal customers from the previous location on 140th Street, Blume is literally "blooming." Melanie's dream of owning a business has been realized for the last ten years as she works hard to make each of her customers come out of her spa feeling completely satisfied. Her philosophy is that every client's needs should be met with care and attention. Melanie and the seven-member staff ensure that Blume Beauty Spa does just that by offering a full-service spa with luxurious facials, nail and foot care, waxing, and brow and lash care. The spa also caters to private spa parties and holds exclusivity to sell Jane Iredale makeup and GM Collin skincare products. Melanie is particularly proud that Dr. Steven Blyth, M.D. head of the emergency at Surrey Memorial, is an on-call staff to perform Botox and dermal filler injections.
Melanie is excited that her son, Bennett, will enter kindergarten at Ocean Cliff Elementary in the Fall. She looks forward to making new friends at the school and helping build the community she works and lives in.
The Ocean Park Community Association is so pleased to have Blume Beauty Spa in Ocean Park and hopes our community will support Melanie and her business to continue to "Blume"!
As a young girl who grew up in Prince George, BC, Melanie loved to play princess with her nails, hair and makeup always done to perfection. After high school, Melanie attended beauty school and has been working in the beauty service industry for over twenty years. Moving out of Prince George, then Kelowna, and in 2005, Melanie moved permanently to South Surrey/White Rock. Her home is now Ocean Park, just a short walk from her beauty spa.
With many loyal customers from the previous location on 140th Street, Blume is literally "blooming." Melanie's dream of owning a business has been realized for the last ten years as she works hard to make each of her customers come out of her spa feeling completely satisfied. Her philosophy is that every client's needs should be met with care and attention. Melanie and the seven-member staff ensure that Blume Beauty Spa does just that by offering a full-service spa with luxurious facials, nail and foot care, waxing, and brow and lash care. The spa also caters to private spa parties and holds exclusivity to sell Jane Iredale makeup and GM Collin skincare products. Melanie is particularly proud that Dr. Steven Blyth, M.D. head of the emergency at Surrey Memorial, is an on-call staff to perform Botox and dermal filler injections.
Melanie is excited that her son, Bennett, will enter kindergarten at Ocean Cliff Elementary in the Fall. She looks forward to making new friends at the school and helping build the community she works and lives in.
The Ocean Park Community Association is so pleased to have Blume Beauty Spa in Ocean Park and hopes our community will support Melanie and her business to continue to "Blume"!
Judy and Steve from Ocean Park Flowers
Years ago, a young girl met a young boy at a wedding. She was a guest at the wedding, and he was part of the wedding party. As the young girl watched the boy sing, she momentarily dreamed, like an infatuated teenager, of being with the boy and carrying his last name, "Judy Barrett, Judy Barrett, Judy Barrett," floated in her mind.
Fast forward a year later, Steve Barrett met a friend for lunch who happened to bring Judy along. The rest is history as Judy and Steve Barrett live happily ever after.
Somewhere in between, though, Judy and Steve began their professional careers on very different paths. Judy started working in the fashion industry while completing her Bachelor degree (English) at the University of British Columbia. Her passion for visual arts led her to attend Kwantlen College in floristry, a field in which she excelled. Subsequently, Judy pursued the highest floristry accreditation with the American Institute of Floral Design (AIFD). Judy is currently among the 1,200 florists in the world who are accredited members of AIFD and have demonstrated their skills to be advanced floral design artists. Steve's early career began in marketing and commercials. For a time, Steve was an actor appearing in numerous TV commercials and then as a TV producer for commercials.
In 2010, Judy and Steve found a storefront in Ocean Park and immediately fell in love with the "village" vibes. Their Ocean Park Flowers shop became a family business that Judy and Steve have dreamed of combining their business acumen and love for flowers. The Barretts take great joy and pride in serving their loyal customers. Steve intimated that flowers play an important role in people's lives on many momentous occasions as flowers can say love, console in sorrow, congratulate in achievement and celebrate friendship. And he and Judy are grateful for people's trust in them to ensure they can help make those occasions beautifully observed.
Looking ahead, Judy and Steve are looking to expand their business to include teaching. They would like to empower those who want to learn a new skill in floral arrangements in a social setting and those who wish to pursue a vocation in floristry.
Judy and Steve are thankful daily for being part of this vibrant community and do not take their success for granted. They are parents of two young adults, one who has finished university, and the other is still in university. But as the family business goes, the kids still play an essential role in supporting the business even though they have their own lives. Ocean Park Flowers is here to stay.
The Ocean Park Community Association is so happy that Judy and Steve, Ocean Park Flowers owners, are an integral part of our community. We support all our local businesses and appreciate your help in patronizing them.
Fast forward a year later, Steve Barrett met a friend for lunch who happened to bring Judy along. The rest is history as Judy and Steve Barrett live happily ever after.
Somewhere in between, though, Judy and Steve began their professional careers on very different paths. Judy started working in the fashion industry while completing her Bachelor degree (English) at the University of British Columbia. Her passion for visual arts led her to attend Kwantlen College in floristry, a field in which she excelled. Subsequently, Judy pursued the highest floristry accreditation with the American Institute of Floral Design (AIFD). Judy is currently among the 1,200 florists in the world who are accredited members of AIFD and have demonstrated their skills to be advanced floral design artists. Steve's early career began in marketing and commercials. For a time, Steve was an actor appearing in numerous TV commercials and then as a TV producer for commercials.
In 2010, Judy and Steve found a storefront in Ocean Park and immediately fell in love with the "village" vibes. Their Ocean Park Flowers shop became a family business that Judy and Steve have dreamed of combining their business acumen and love for flowers. The Barretts take great joy and pride in serving their loyal customers. Steve intimated that flowers play an important role in people's lives on many momentous occasions as flowers can say love, console in sorrow, congratulate in achievement and celebrate friendship. And he and Judy are grateful for people's trust in them to ensure they can help make those occasions beautifully observed.
Looking ahead, Judy and Steve are looking to expand their business to include teaching. They would like to empower those who want to learn a new skill in floral arrangements in a social setting and those who wish to pursue a vocation in floristry.
Judy and Steve are thankful daily for being part of this vibrant community and do not take their success for granted. They are parents of two young adults, one who has finished university, and the other is still in university. But as the family business goes, the kids still play an essential role in supporting the business even though they have their own lives. Ocean Park Flowers is here to stay.
The Ocean Park Community Association is so happy that Judy and Steve, Ocean Park Flowers owners, are an integral part of our community. We support all our local businesses and appreciate your help in patronizing them.
Abby and Jas from Morrison Cafe
Abhinav (Abby) and Jyoti J. Solanki (Jas) have been proud owners of the much beloved Morrison Cafe in Ocean Park since November 2022. With a hospitality background, Abby worked in five-star hotels and on cruise ships before becoming Denny's regional manager for the last ten years. Jas, with an MBA in finance, worked in the banking industry.
The couple's dream has always been to have their restaurant, a combined passion for the service industry and business, which prompted Abby and Jas to secure a "cafe style" restaurant. As fate would have it, a coffee at Morrison Cafe one afternoon led them to the discovery of the sale of the cafe, and like love at sight, Abby intimated that "the whole vibe of the restaurant, the staff and especially the guests who were in the restaurant that day, felt just right." Six months on, Abby and Jas are thrilled they made the right decision. Every day, Abby and Jas look to build on the business; they are slowly changing the menu, elevating the quality of food with new dishes, buying from local businesses to support the community, hiring new staff like more younger people who live in Ocean Park, as well as extending opening hours to serve dinner (8 am-8 pm). So far, Abby and Jas love being business owners and love being in Ocean Park. On their off days, which aren't too many, Abby and Jas spend all their time with their two young daughters, ages six and fifteen.
The Ocean Park Community Association welcomes Abby and Jas to Ocean Park, supports all our local businesses, and appreciates your help in patronizing them.
The couple's dream has always been to have their restaurant, a combined passion for the service industry and business, which prompted Abby and Jas to secure a "cafe style" restaurant. As fate would have it, a coffee at Morrison Cafe one afternoon led them to the discovery of the sale of the cafe, and like love at sight, Abby intimated that "the whole vibe of the restaurant, the staff and especially the guests who were in the restaurant that day, felt just right." Six months on, Abby and Jas are thrilled they made the right decision. Every day, Abby and Jas look to build on the business; they are slowly changing the menu, elevating the quality of food with new dishes, buying from local businesses to support the community, hiring new staff like more younger people who live in Ocean Park, as well as extending opening hours to serve dinner (8 am-8 pm). So far, Abby and Jas love being business owners and love being in Ocean Park. On their off days, which aren't too many, Abby and Jas spend all their time with their two young daughters, ages six and fifteen.
The Ocean Park Community Association welcomes Abby and Jas to Ocean Park, supports all our local businesses, and appreciates your help in patronizing them.
Beth Faester, Eurovision Optical
Beth Faester has had her optical business in Ocean Park for twenty years. A native of Alberta, Beth moved to North Surrey after graduation from the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) with her then-husband, an optician; together, they opened an optical shop.
In 2003, Beth opened Eurovision Optical and has been an integral and active business community member in the Ocean Park community. The loyal customers reciprocate Beth's love for the OP community over the years by supporting her business. These days, Eurovision is very much a family business, with Beth's son, Kevin, working alongside her side. Eurovision provides complete service for eye care. An optometrist, Dr. Karen Eddy, is on the premise for eye exams, and Beth and Kevin make the glasses right in the store.
When Beth is not busy in the shop, she loves to ski, is an avid golfer, and knitter. Her precious free time, of course, is spent doting on her parents and five grandchildren. Beth strongly supports the Ocean Park Community and loves participating in all the activities. She is also a philanthropist. For the last twenty, she has been subsidizing all eyewear for the Launching Pad, a non-profit addiction treatment centre for men.
The Ocean Park Community Association supports all our local businesses and appreciates your support in patronizing them.
In 2003, Beth opened Eurovision Optical and has been an integral and active business community member in the Ocean Park community. The loyal customers reciprocate Beth's love for the OP community over the years by supporting her business. These days, Eurovision is very much a family business, with Beth's son, Kevin, working alongside her side. Eurovision provides complete service for eye care. An optometrist, Dr. Karen Eddy, is on the premise for eye exams, and Beth and Kevin make the glasses right in the store.
When Beth is not busy in the shop, she loves to ski, is an avid golfer, and knitter. Her precious free time, of course, is spent doting on her parents and five grandchildren. Beth strongly supports the Ocean Park Community and loves participating in all the activities. She is also a philanthropist. For the last twenty, she has been subsidizing all eyewear for the Launching Pad, a non-profit addiction treatment centre for men.
The Ocean Park Community Association supports all our local businesses and appreciates your support in patronizing them.
Recently, OPCA President, Daisy Lifvenborg caught up with Shaughn Smith of Ocean Park Fine Meats! Here's Shaughn's story.
At 17, Shaughn Smith's mom directed him to get a job. She then told him which position, "Here, get this job," as she pointed to a newspaper ad from the shop owner, Al Forbes, of Ocean Park Fine Meats. Twenty years later, Shaughn bought the business from Al and his wife, Gaye. Shaughn and his wife, Melissa, are now proud owners of Ocean Park Fine Meats for the last ten years.
One of the joys of being a business owner is knowing that you are providing good food, and good service, to the community, Shaughn intimated. Over the years, Shaughn and Melissa have considered themselves lucky to have a robust community of loyal customers. Almost everyone who enters the shop is greeted on a first-name basis by the seven-member crew working in the store. A bonus is that Shaughn and Melissa are also Ocean Park residents, thus allowing them to know many families, even their pets, intimately. To ensure the business continues to grow and thrive, Shaughn is already looking to train his nephews, ages 2 and 5, to take over the business one day.
When not working, Shaughn is the drummer in the band, The Lily Dippers. The original band writes their music and songs and performs in Vancouver. Shaughn also loves to ski and snowboard. Shaughn and his wife share a passion for golf. Melissa, of course, would claim she is the better player.
The Ocean Park Community Association is proud to have Shaughn and Melissa in Ocean Park. We encourage you to support all of our local businesses to help our community thrive.
At 17, Shaughn Smith's mom directed him to get a job. She then told him which position, "Here, get this job," as she pointed to a newspaper ad from the shop owner, Al Forbes, of Ocean Park Fine Meats. Twenty years later, Shaughn bought the business from Al and his wife, Gaye. Shaughn and his wife, Melissa, are now proud owners of Ocean Park Fine Meats for the last ten years.
One of the joys of being a business owner is knowing that you are providing good food, and good service, to the community, Shaughn intimated. Over the years, Shaughn and Melissa have considered themselves lucky to have a robust community of loyal customers. Almost everyone who enters the shop is greeted on a first-name basis by the seven-member crew working in the store. A bonus is that Shaughn and Melissa are also Ocean Park residents, thus allowing them to know many families, even their pets, intimately. To ensure the business continues to grow and thrive, Shaughn is already looking to train his nephews, ages 2 and 5, to take over the business one day.
When not working, Shaughn is the drummer in the band, The Lily Dippers. The original band writes their music and songs and performs in Vancouver. Shaughn also loves to ski and snowboard. Shaughn and his wife share a passion for golf. Melissa, of course, would claim she is the better player.
The Ocean Park Community Association is proud to have Shaughn and Melissa in Ocean Park. We encourage you to support all of our local businesses to help our community thrive.
Erica Kerry and Jenn McCabe, Waypoint Seniors Lifestyle Specialists
Meet Erica Kerry and Jenn McCabe of Waypoint Seniors Lifestyle Specialists. These two long-time Ocean Park residents co-own a company dedicated to helping seniors through the process of finding or creating the perfect retirement environment where they can thrive. For people who require some assistance with activities of daily living, or who are looking for long-term care for a loved one, the task can be overwhelming. That’s where Erica and Jenn come in. They’re your personal GPS to retirement living.
Each of them has over twenty years’ experience in the field of elder care. Erica has a Diploma in Gerontology based Therapeutic Recreation, as well as a Dementia Care Provider Certification and has worked in home care, adult day programs, Independent and Assisted Living as well as Long Term Care. Jenn has also worked in Independent and Assisted Living and as a Recreational Coordinator. She is currently completing her Elder Planning Counsellor Certificate. Both women have helped their own family members experience the difference the right environment can make and are more than familiar with local residences and the care system in the South Surrey White Rock area.
Their services include:
Each of them has over twenty years’ experience in the field of elder care. Erica has a Diploma in Gerontology based Therapeutic Recreation, as well as a Dementia Care Provider Certification and has worked in home care, adult day programs, Independent and Assisted Living as well as Long Term Care. Jenn has also worked in Independent and Assisted Living and as a Recreational Coordinator. She is currently completing her Elder Planning Counsellor Certificate. Both women have helped their own family members experience the difference the right environment can make and are more than familiar with local residences and the care system in the South Surrey White Rock area.
Their services include:
- One-on-one meetings to go over your options, comparing costs, locations and amenities.
- Arranging and accompanying you on tours acting as your support and advocate
- Transportation to and from tours.
- Supporting you throughout the process
- Connecting you and your family to trusted resources such as but not limited to:
- Downsizing, packing and moving support
- Realtors, Lawyers, Financial Advisors, Accountants, Tax Experts
- Respite & dementia care support
- In-home care support
Did you know the Ocean Park Safeway has been serving loyal customers since 1966? You bet! Here's what else OPCA President, Daisy, learned.
Paul Thomson has been the store manager at Ocean Park for over five years, but his career with Safeway has spanned over 35 years in 17 different stores. Paul intimated that the Ocean Park Safeway is scheduled next in line for a complete store renovation within the next year or two. The store will continue to be open as it goes thru the interior renovation.
Ocean Park Safeway has been a big supporter of the OPCA with their annual participation in the Halloween and Easter Parades, and the Amazing Race in Ocean Park Village (we might have had people hunt for pickled eggs and sardines for that event!) and they have always generously provided the parking lot for our family movie night...which might just be in the works for the end-of-summer! More on that in the next eblast.
Recently, Paul has worked with head office to complete a beautification clean-up at the corner of 128th and 16th Ave. We thank Safeway for their continued support of our community!
Paul Thomson has been the store manager at Ocean Park for over five years, but his career with Safeway has spanned over 35 years in 17 different stores. Paul intimated that the Ocean Park Safeway is scheduled next in line for a complete store renovation within the next year or two. The store will continue to be open as it goes thru the interior renovation.
Ocean Park Safeway has been a big supporter of the OPCA with their annual participation in the Halloween and Easter Parades, and the Amazing Race in Ocean Park Village (we might have had people hunt for pickled eggs and sardines for that event!) and they have always generously provided the parking lot for our family movie night...which might just be in the works for the end-of-summer! More on that in the next eblast.
Recently, Paul has worked with head office to complete a beautification clean-up at the corner of 128th and 16th Ave. We thank Safeway for their continued support of our community!
Rakesh Kumar, Second Home Curry
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OPCA VP, Laura Thibeault, recently ordered in from Second Home Indian Curry. Here's what she had to say about the new addition to the Village, located in the breezeway of Ocean Park Shopping Centre. "We ordered a family celebration meal there and it was terrific! Owner, Rakesh Kumar, used to be the Chef at Rasoi. Their loss is our gain; he and his family are now providing delicious food (vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and meat options) at 12869 16 Avenue. It’s strictly takeout; use Uber-eats if you don’t want to pick up yourself." See www.secondhomecurry.ca or call 236-476-3222.
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Daniel Hofer, Neighbourhood Pet Food & Supplies
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Did you know the Neighborhood Pet Foods & Supplies Store in Ocean Park has been around for 21 years? Daniel Hofer (Dan), an Ocean Park resident, became the latest owner on Halloween 2020. The store quickly went through a much-needed renovation and saw a significant increase in inventory, as evident by the fully stocked shelves.
On a recent sunny day, Daisy Lifvenborg, OPCA President, stopped in to chat with Daniel. As a shop owner, Dan's focus is to enhance the shopping experience for his customers, which means offering a variety of goods from raw to dry options and a wide array of pet supplies for dogs, cats, birds and fish. Dan intimated that if a customer wants something custom, he can order from one of his many suppliers. And speaking of suppliers, Dan is conscious of supporting local businesses like himself; thus, you will find many of his products are from the lower mainland and White Rock. One of Dan's two daughters also works in the store; which is open Monday- Saturday from 9:30 am - 5:30 pm. Dan is super excited to be a part of the many OPCA events, and we thank him for his continued support of the community. |
Jasvir Josan, Amazing Look Hair and Beauty Salon
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Amazing Look Hair and Beauty Salon recently opened up in the Ocean Park Shopping Centre. Owner, Jasvir Josan, has experience in working with beauty treatments for over 17 years. She offers many hair and beauty services from hair shampoo and cut, manicure pedicure, waxing and threading, and including head and face massage. Drop by the Salon to pick up a card for all the services she offers. Her shelves are lined with quality products - just ask Jasvir and she will explain their benefits and the best products for you. Her goal is to give the absolute best in customer satisfaction. Jasvir is excited to be in the Ocean Park community and looks forward to participating in our local events. Check out her website amazinglookltd.com or call for an appointment 604-531-0232.
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S.T., Ocean Park Subway
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Yes, that's right! Everyone calls him S.T.! Recently, OPCA President, Daisy Lifvenborg popped into chat with the 25 year Ocean Park SUBWAY owner! Over the years, S.T. has seen a lot of changes in Ocean Park, but his business remains committed to Ocean Park Community, and he loves the fact some of the local high school kids who used to work for him are now bringing their children to the shop. The store recently got upgraded in March for a more modern and clean interior. For ordering, S.T. comments that the SUBWAY's App offers discounts that are not always available in-store, so we should all check it out. S.T's children, who work in the store, support the family business and can be seen working alongside him.
The Ocean Park Community Association supports our local businesses, and we hope you will too! |
Veena Kharbanda, Styles N'' Smiles Barber
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Last month, OPCA President, Daisy Lifvenborg, popped into visit with Veena Kharbanda, the owner of Styles N' Smiles Barber and Hair Stylist since March 2022. Hailing from Punjab, India, Veena is a hairstylist with over 25 years of experience. She and her family immigrated to British Columbia in 1994 and settled in Victoria. Eight years later, Veena moved to Surrey, where she opened her shop on Scott Road. When her family moved to White Rock, Venea decided to have her business close by and fell in love with the Ocean Park area. Tucked in the corner next to Delrio Restaurant, Smiles and Styles is a full-service hair salon. Please come by and check out the shop and say hello to Veena!
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Patricia Asmar, The Facial Room
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Welcome and congratulations to Patricia Asmar on opening The Facial Room here in Ocean Park! Tucked away around the corner from the Hearing Centre facing the Ocean Park Village Pub at #103, 12840 16 Avenue, this attractive, serene space is filled to the brim with all the best in Eminence Organic Skin Care products. And it’s here where Patricia works wonders on her lucky clients with amazing facials and skincare recommendations.
Patricia has honed her facialist and esthetician skills well over the years since starting her career in the Ocean Park Mall 28 years ago, and working from her home salon in Ocean Park for the last twenty years. She’s an internationally recognized C.I.D.E.S.C.O. trained esthetician, specializing in natural skin regeneration and nourishment, and because she has always used Eminence products, she knows them inside out and backwards. You can rest assured the products she recommends will work well for you and provide wonderful results – just ask any one of her loyal client base! Her relaxing, rejuvenating facials are far more than just facials – head, neck and shoulder massage, arm, hand and feet treatment, eyebrow shaping and tinting are also included. She does special facials for teens to help them cope with problem skin and develop great routines. More ‘mature’skin responds beautifully to her work as well. A true believer in all things Ocean Park, as well as setting up shop here, Patricia chose Cara Interiors to help design her space and another local firm, Collins Interiors to do the construction. Employees are locals too. You’re welcome to drop by, ask questions, receive a free consultation and buy what you need in the store. Or you can ask questions online and place your order that way. Patricia and her team are truly experienced in online sales; hers is the largest authorized Eminence online retailer in Canada. See more about Patricia and The Facial Room at www.thefacialroom.ca or follow on Facebook or Instagram. |
Eric Murphy, L'Aroma's Coffee
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Eric Murphy, the owner of L'aromas Coffee Ocean Park, has been operating his small business for the past five years. Before opening in Ocean Park, L'aromas, formerly known as Petra's, started in a trailer in Delta, serving community events across the lower mainland.
The L'aromas brand includes three distinct businesses with its head office in Tsawwassen: L'aromas Cafe, which serves coffee, food and drinks; L'aromas Coffee, which consists of two shops in Terra Nova and Ocean Park and L'aromas Bakehouse, provides all the baked goods for all locations, including Ocean Park, using the freshest ingredients and "made with love," L'aromas's well-known business motto. In addition, L'aromas roasts its coffee to ensure the highest quality in its product offerings and offers a variety of drinks, including everything a Starbucks might offer. As a small business owner, Eric has experienced the joys and challenges of running a business. While it can be rewarding to see customers return and become regulars at his establishment, keeping up with the competition from large corporate brands and maintaining costs can also be challenging. However, Eric is dedicated to providing the best experience possible for his customers. He has created a warm and welcoming ambiance at L'aromas, which provides a wonderful setting for Ocean Park residents to come and enjoy delicious coffee and homemade food. Customers can linger and have great conversations with friends while enjoying the cozy atmosphere. He is grateful for the opportunity to be a part of Ocean Park. The Ocean Park Association supports our local businesses. We hope you will visit L'aromas Coffee in Ocean Park and experience the joys of supporting a local business. Please remember to scan the QR code and give your feedback to L'aromas for an opportunity to win a $100 gift card. |
