Our Story

Spruce Clothing + Lifestyle (aka SpruceBabe)

Our collections represent a minimalistic lifestyle, with a resourceful nature.
At Spruce, we are passionate about showcasing local artists, introducing their stories, providing quality knowledge, and connection. Connection to the goods and to each other.
 

Our story began in 2016 
The vision was to create a common place that would provide a safe and welcoming environment for self expression and community building, while also supporting the environment.

We began our small shop idea in a converted car garage on the family property. Slowly building inventory we began to reach out to more artists, curated more clothing, and worked closely with a brand team.

What began as a hobby, quickly became an opportunity. With a common demand to change basic consumerism, we discovered our visitors could feel the difference in their experience at Spruce.

Spruce operated in the intimate garage setting, and hosted the occasional ’Spruce Soiree’ for almost 2 years until the day growth presented itself.  


Spruce Clothing + Lifestyle officially opened in Brentwood Bay June 1st 2019 where we now continue to grow, one foot in front of the other, standing strong in our original WHY—

Witnessing consumer waste as a huge concern for our planet, our business model was built on being apart of the solution. We are committed to being a zero waste or full circle shop in all ways we can. From choosing locally hand made goods, curating thrifted clothing, ushering bottle return programs, hosting clothing swaps, and implementing donation programs at local schools;
We are here to be the difference, together.

Thanks for being here,




"For us, it is most important to get into business with an environmental foot forward—taking more responsibility for the goods we purchase and the clothing we wear and represent. Our passion for keeping things low footprint and resourceful lead us to build our brand on sustainable options."
Andria Paulo (owner/co-creator)


Cedar (Certified Shop Dog)