Bee You Creative Styles
est. 2015
Your Local Vintage & Thrift Shop
Located in the heart of Sandy Hill in Ottawa, Ontario - Bee You is your destination shop for unique things you won't find anywhere else! An experience you'll be looking forward to again and again!
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Our shop started in small town Carp in 2015 as Gypsy's Used Clothing and was transformed in 2018 to Bee You Creative Styles. From our attic treasure trove in historic Carp, to surviving a crazy global pandemic that brought our business to markets in Ottawa, we have been proudly located in the heart of Sandy Hill, Ottawa since 2022.
Now a local hot spot for some of the best vintage and thrift finds in the city! Bee You is proud to support our community through consignment and locally crafted gifts. Giving you a fun way to live the practice of shopping locally & sustainably!
Our Mission
Bottom line, we provide a place for everyone to consign their second hand clothing, decor & books. But we aim to do much more, including bringing our community together and inspiring you to enjoy the hunt for things that make you feel amazing!
Bee You is not just a fun name; it's rooted in every positive reason to buy used & local. Our mascot, the humble bee, is a powerful symbol for the first step in living sustainably and working as a community. At Bee You we show you how we can all make a difference one piece of clothing at a time.
"You'll hit gold more often if you
simply try out a lot of things."
~ Ira Glass, Author of New Kings of Nonfiction
A California girl at heart, half Dutch and proudly Canadian since 2008. Bee You is the creative product of my life - including years of art, dance, California beaches, nature trails, living in Europe, to two decades of deliciously creative work in catering & events. All coming full circle to create a place where everyone feels at home in our shop. Many thanks to the many many people who made this business flourish over the years. An extra special thanks to Monique at Clothes Encounters of a Second Time for giving me a chance to learn about building a consignment business. This is truly a dream come true that I look forward to every day!