It seems like only yesterday that I bought my first crystal… as it turns out,
that was thirty years ago. I soon opened my one bedroom apartment to
sell a few stones and crystals. Shortly after, I had crystals stored in every
nook and cranny that you could imagine, including stones under the bed
and quartz in the oven. The seed for natural products was planted in
that apartment.
I remember sitting on the floor in the middle of my apartment gluing
pewter animals on amethyst, originally called Creations on Crystal™.
These and many other items that were developed in that apartment
have withstood the test of time.
My first product was a plant crystal, but then I realized that a crystal
could be put anywhere. My goal became to make crystals available to
everyone. In this spirit, I enjoyed putting my creativity to work. In 1990,
I met Linda-Ann who later became my wife and partner. Together we
started forming a bigger vision, shaping our future, and the business
along with it. She even traveled to Brazil and Asia with me on buying
trips in the early days. Our skill sets were perfect complements and the
company started to flourish. Over the next several years, new items were
developed with the idea that they would be unique and timeless.
Celebrating the journey
and still growing...
Linda-Ann was incredibly supportive, and knew that these ideas could
be big sellers. So, with her nudge (or shove, depends on who you
ask), the next item was a little assortment of colourful rocks called
Rocks‑in‑a‑Box, followed by Canadian Rocks, and Canadian Rockies.
These last two products are still with us.
The items we created needed to have some perpetuity and durability,
and yet reflect the natural beauty of the earth. I took my talents to the
drawing board again and created the Medicine Bag. These bags not only
had a crystal, but also offered a bit of indigenous history, and originally
were made with deer hide. A vial with pure gold leaf was next, made right
here in our warehouse. Many hours of experimentation were required
to ensure this product was of the highest quality. Nature’s Expression
was the first kid on the block offering natural, unique specimens and
souvenirs. We helped to develop this industry, giving us a lot of firsts.
We were also the first in Canada to offer Totem Stones.
As time passed, these products were no longer enough to satisfy the
growing demand for natural products, so I went travelling to find selenite
lamps and fossils from Morocco, meditation pillows from India, and
singing bowls from Nepal. While at a show in Hong Kong I was referred
to an Ashram in India hand making Nature’s Garden incense. We still
carry these natural and uplifting scents (with the perfect name too!).
I liked India so much, I accidentally missed my return plane.
As we celebrate our 30th year in business, we recognize the
contribution that you, our customers, have made to our success.
Enjoy our Special 30th Anniversary Catalogue, and the many new items
that we continually strive to bring our mutual success. Our thirty years
of growth can be attributed to our loyal customers, great staff, and the
beauty and purity that Mother Nature provides to us.
We thank you for being on this journey with us as we look forward
to bringing you new items and more timeless sellers for 2018.
We wish you a wonderful and prosperous year!
Greg Stump,
Owner & CEO
Being the first kid on the block
was quite the undertaking, but
Greg Stump knew that he wanted
every person to have a crystal...
...and he wanted them to know what
these crystals were about. That’s where
it all began. Greg's values have turned
Nature’s Expression into a pagoda of
wisdom. This wisdom is what each and
every person at Nature’s Expression is
a part of.