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About Motif Boutique

Motif Boutique is more than just a shop—it’s a celebration of creativity, community, and connection, all brought to life by its founder, Amy, a passionate female entrepreneur with a serious love for colour, local artistry, and heartfelt hustle.

Amy grew up in Brockville, Ontario, where her love for art and colour was sparked by painting summers with her Grandma. After moving to Ottawa in 1995 to study Creative Advertising at Algonquin College, she soon found herself drawn into the vibrant world of retail and beauty.

In 1999, Amy landed her dream job with MAC Cosmetics. For 23 incredible years, she brought her artistic flair to life—working roles from makeup artist to Regional Manager and even doing backstage makeup at the Juno Awards. But after a company restructure and personal challenges, Amy took time to focus on her mental health. Through therapy and self-discovery, she gained powerful insight, strength, and a renewed sense of purpose.

Motif Boutique was born from that new chapter. What started as a pop-up in 2021 has grown into a thriving hub for slow-made, joyful, and local goods. Located in Ottawa’s Wellington West neighbourhood, the boutique now features over 40 local makers and a curated collection of playful, beautifully crafted items—each handpicked by Amy because it made her smile.

In 2025, Amy expanded her vision to include Motif Workshops, a space where creativity thrives through community experiences. From tufted pillows to makeup bag therapy sessions, the boutique now offers events that inspire people to reconnect with their creative spark—together.

Amy lives just a few blocks from the shop, loves shopping and dining in her neighbourhood, and believes deeply in supporting her local makers—not just as vendors, but as collaborators. At Motif, every sale sparks two moments of joy: one in the shop, and one from the local creator whose work was just celebrated.

Motif is where artistry, playfulness, and heart meet. Come for the goods, stay for the good vibes.