Living in the Pink
With the passing of our dear SharmaRay into the spirit world, we're sharing with her story of Living in the Pink, from the Restless Dreamers Volume. RIP SharmaRay. We miss...
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Jasmyn Clift of Wild Seed School. Photo by Syd Woodward.
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An altar at the Dia los Muertos event on Salt Spring Island. Photo by Misty Whittaker.
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“The publication is amazing and very inspiring. FOLKLIFE has already made an impact on the islands, and in quite a positive way.”
“Privileged to have come across FOLKLIFE magazine while shooting in Vancouver. The first volume sent me to Galiano Island where I stayed for a week, hiked every day, had dinner at Pilgrimme Restaurant, and even ordered dinner plates from Ilana Fonariov.”
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Meet our founder & publisher, Alina Cerminara.
“I grew up spending slow summers on Gabriola Island, and moved there when I was 18. Since then, I have earned a master’s degree in publishing, travelled the world (shoutout #vanlife), and become a mother.
FOLKLIFE brings these threads together. The people we meet and the stories we tell endlessly inspire me.”
–Alina Cerminara
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Into joy, love, aging, creativity, grief, money, and the human experience in all its contradictions. Without gloss, and without gloom.
Discover interviews, essays, reflections, and rituals shaped by people who live slowly, with intention.
The Dress Code
A new Gulf Island resident asks her first hitchhiker: "What do you like best about Denman Island?"
We Know We Will Get There
After attending Hollyhock's Social Venture Institute, FOLKLIFE Publisher Alina Cerminara had the opportunity to connect with Hollyhock's new CEO, Katia Sol, to discover Katia's story on how she arrived on...
There's a Bit of Magic Here
A throwback to FOLKLIFE'S first-ever article, inspired by magic, craft, home, plants, and Margo Anfossie herself.
Slow as Socks
"As a proponent of the “slow movement,” I think that making socks is a perfect slow thing to do..." This wee story offers a sock pattern. Enjoy!
Creating Space to Shine
Oh, how I needed space—intracellular, spiritual, physical, and mental. I felt bogged down and distracted and restless. I needed something drastic. I needed to go all in. So I signed...
CommunityFOLK | Your hub for west coast slow living.
Hornby Island Bakery & Pizzeria
On any given afternoon on Hornby Island, the inviting pizza aroma drifts from the Hornby Island Bakery & Pizzeria, mingling with the sound of laughter and the low hum of...
Resthouse: Experience the ripple effect of restorative rest
Canada’s Home for all-natural, restorative rest. Custom mattresses, luxurious toppers, adjustable pillows, breathable bedding, bath & lounge, sleep consultations, expert advice, local delivery and set-up, and free Canadian shipping. When...
Southern Gulf Islands, BC
Rising from the cool, clear water of the North Pacific, just off the mainland of British Columbia, Canada, you’ll find a handful of serene, verdant, rolling crowns we call the...
FOLKLIFE Blog | News, behind-the-scenes, & more.
Happy birthday to FOLKLIFE photographer, Hope Fulton!
The best is when a big time FOLKLIFE fan comes out of the woodwork and becomes a part of the team.
The Death Volume Cover Reveal
Photographed by John Kelsey, the just-announced FOLKLIFE Death Volume cover is inspired by the content that illuminates how we are one with the cosmos.
Introducing CommunityFOLK — A New Way to Discover and Be Discovered
We’re excited to introduce CommunityFOLK—a new digital FOLKLIFE space that highlights the kinds of businesses we want to see thrive: small, independent, values-aligned, and rooted in community.
Your New Home for Slow West Coast Living
There’s a new way to step into the FOLKLIFE world—and it’s right at your fingertips.
Welcoming Our New Website & CommunityFOLK—A Note from the Publisher
We have found another way to bring you your soulful and slow quintessentially west coast stories between volumes and throughout the year.
Building A Strategy and Website for a Brand Deeply Rooted in Heart
When Alina and I first got to speaking, I gathered as much information as I could and pitched a more comprehensive idea than what she’d been thinking.
