Welcome to Una Bella Vita Boutique!​​​​​

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Congratulations!

You have been selected as an Artisan Partner at Una Bella Vita Boutique! We are absolutely thrilled to welcome you to our creative community.

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Our boutique, lovingly curated and owned by Beth Hudson, proudly showcases high-quality, stylish, and beautiful artisanal creations. We focus on supporting Canadian and local artists and craftspeople, offering our customers a unique and carefully curated selection that reflects our brand, vision, and aesthetic.

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ARTISAN PARTNERSHIP DETAILS

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Financial Agreement: Vendor & Rent

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We are dedicated to ensuring our partnerships are both affordable and rewarding for our artisans.

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Rental Space Range:
Shelf spaces currently range from $21 – $124 per month (Grand Opening Sale – 50% off!)

 

Commission:
A low 10% commission is applied to all sales.

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Grand Opening Special:
Enjoy 50% off your monthly rent for the first 6 months! This is the perfect time to join and grow your brand.

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Deposit:
A first and last month’s rent deposit is required to reserve your space.

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Payment Methods:
Payments can be made by E-Transfer or PayPal to ubvboutique@gmail.com, or via credit card through our website (Square). All payments are final.

 

Monthly Payment Cycle:
Monthly rent is automatically deducted from your sales on the 1st of each month. Vendor profits are paid out by E-Transfer by the 10th of the following month.

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Stock & Rent:
Rent is based on space size, not item quantity. Vendors are responsible for restocking as needed. We’ll notify you when replenishment is required, and extra items may be stored on-site if space allows.

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Lease Terms

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• Start Date: Your lease begins when your items are received, inventoried, tagged, and displayed.

• Partial Months: Any partial month is added to your initial deposit.

• Minimum Term: 3 months.

• Continuation: Month-to-month after the initial term.

• Recommended Commitment: 6–12 months for optimal brand recognition and customer loyalty.

• Notice to Leave: Please provide 30 days’ notice prior to leaving.

• Refunds: All rental spaces are final sale. Early termination does not qualify for a refund or discount.

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Operations & Merchandising

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Visual Merchandising:

All visual merchandising is managed by the boutique to maintain consistency with our brand.​ Simply schedule a drop-off appointment and bring your inventory (plus any backup stock for storage).​ We will curate your items throughout the boutique to maximize visibility and sales. Your products may be displayed in multiple areas rather than one designated shelf to achieve our signature boutique look. ​While your preferences are always considered, final merchandising decisions (placement, signage, price tags and stickers, marketing materials, display/merchandising items, etc.) rest with the boutique. Any shipping costs to supply and/or return any/all items is to be covered by the Artisanal Partner, at any time, for any reason.

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Vendor Conduct:​

We maintain a ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY for bullying, harassment, or abuse of any kind. Any such behaviour will result in immediate termination of your partnership and removal of products—without refund. You will be responsible for all costs associated with retrieving your inventory.​ We reserve the right to transition vendors as needed based on seasonality, boutique goals, or brand alignment. All sales remain final.

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Business Cards & Marketing Materials:​

You may provide business cards or small marketing materials to be kept behind the counter for customer requests. We do not display individual vendor signage or marketing materials on the showroom floor, maintaining a cohesive, boutique-style presentation.

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Props or stands may be submitted for consideration, though the boutique reserves the right to decide if they will be used or not. Unused materials can be collected by the vendor at their own expense. We may have our own display props that we prefer to use, for consistency and brand standards.

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Product Promotion:

While we can’t guarantee every product will be featured on our social media or in promotional photos, we often highlight our artisan partners throughout the year.

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Price Tags & Inventory:​

We handle all tagging and labeling for a consistent presentation.

Our tags include:

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• Item name/description

• Retail price

• SKU and Vendor ID

• Barcodes

• “Made in Canada” sticker (where applicable)

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Your Task Before Arrival:
Please provide an inventory list including:​

• Item names (with photos if necessary)

• Descriptions and retail prices

• Quantities

 

We also encourage you to join the “MADE IN CANADA” Facebook Group, founded by Beth Hudson, to connect with 115K+ Canadians and Canadian artisans.

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Hours of Operation:

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Sunday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Monday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM

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Hours may vary seasonally.

In case of closures longer than 3 days, vendors will be notified and rent will not be charged for that period.

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Holiday & Closure Policy:​

To maintain balance—one of our core boutique values—we close 1–4 weeks annually during low retail seasons for holidays (typically January and/or August, though this can vary). Rent will not be charged during these periods.

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On rare occasion our hours may vary, due to health, weather, appointments, holidays/special events, etc.

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Communication:

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Please direct all communication to: ubvboutique@gmail.com. 
For efficiency and work-life balance, we kindly ask that you avoid text or social media messages.

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Insurance & Liability:

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Una Bella Vita Boutique carries insurance on the building and boutique. However, we cannot guarantee against theft, loss, or damage. We strongly recommend vendors maintain their own insurance coverage. The boutique and property owners are not liable for personal or product damages, losses, or injuries.

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Partnership Benefits:

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• Low 10% Commission: Helps cover boutique costs including packaging, fees, marketing, etc.

• Opportunities: Participate in events, “Meet the Artist” showcases, workshops, and networking opportunities.

• Vendor Discount: Enjoy 10% off all boutique products, year-round!

• Sales & Promotions: We may offer discounts of up to 10% on your products during boutique-wide promotions without additional notice, as well as offer 10% off of your products to your fellow Artisanal Partners.

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Social Media & Collaboration:

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Let’s grow together!

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We ask that you:​

• List Una Bella Vita Boutique on your website as a retail location.

• Promote the boutique on your social media and newsletters.

• Leave a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Google review to help our community grow.

• Avoid excessive tagging, spamming or messaging on our social channels.

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In return, we will continue to promote you and your work through our website, social media, and newsletters.

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Feedback & Core Values​

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We deeply value collaboration, creativity, and communication. If you have ideas, feedback, or want to get more involved—reach out anytime!

 

Our Core Values:
Creativity • Joy • Passion • Caring • Respect • Integrity • Quality • Gratitude • Collaboration • Inspiration • Balance • Good Citizenship • Freedom

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Contact Us:​

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Thank you again for joining the Una Bella Vita Boutique family! We are excited to support your artistry and look forward to a wonderful partnership.

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Grazie & ciao for now!

The Una Bella Vita Boutique Team 

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