Our Inspiration

Thank you for your interest in our business and we hope you've found something you love in our new product line "Just + Flowers Keepsake Vase Collection". 

Our journey began in 2005, when our Founder designed a unique piece of keepsake jewelry for close family and friends who had supported and loved her as she pursued a successful corporate career that kept her away from home for more than a decade.

These gifts were so popular among her circle, that the recipients asked that she produce more pieces that they could give to THEIR friends and family. The first of 6 brands was born, along with a career pivot that established her as one of the few women-owned product design and wholesale distributors in Canada, serving all of North America.   The original product line, Braubles, went on to become one of the most popular fundraising pieces in Canada, proudly generating over $100,000 for The Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation.

Throughout those years, The Republic Of Retail (Italix Inc.) continued to design or find unique products that inspire, empower or celebrate the people, moments and milestones of life.

Traditionally, our products have been available both online and through your local independent gift, home and specialty shops....the cornerstones of our communities. Our online shops ALWAYS let interested customers know if our product is available for purchase in a local shop.