Chelsea Thomson worked part time in high school at KB Honey Farms and realized a passion for food and the practices behind the food processes which led her to join the family owned company full time in 2013 . KB Honey has been family owned since 1884 and their 135 + year legacy includes producing Canada ’ s oldest honey brands with Kidd Bros Honey , starting in 1884 and Queen Bee Honey starting in 1932 along with numerous awards , certifications and designations earned locally and around the world . One of the company ’ s innovative new products , called Bee Complete , has received rave reviews and many awards from across North America ! It is a combination of Honey , Pollen , Propolis and Royal Jelly , all mixed together in a single serving tube that come 10 tubes to 1 package . They are a great revitalizer and mid-day pick me up and some users claim they are also a great hangover cure ! Another popular product is their Cinnamon Honey , which is a 3-generations old family recipe !
CANADIAN HOME TRENDS What inspires you ?
CHELSEA THOMSON My mom has always been an inspiration to me . Her drive , her passion , her desire to help and always grow . Even now , in her late 60 ’ s , she shows me this all the time . Of course , the bees are very inspirational as well . They literally never stop going and if you watch them closely , they also always work together and help each other .
CHT Name one thing on your bucket list .
CT I actually have a bucket list I typed up when I was 18 and I still have it ! One thing on that list that I haven ’ t done yet : Take a plane ride over the polar caps when the moon is at full height on a clear night . - KB Honey , www . kbhoneyfamily . com
Panda Flowers has been a beacon in the floral industry for 20 years , originally opened in 1999 ! Exciting new things are happening at Panda this year , headed by Kim Edwards ! Those who have known Kim over the years might not have pegged her for a future florist . Kim enjoyed a long and successful career in the commercial real estate financing world but over the years , an entrepreneurial spirit continued to whisper and finally , Kim took a courageous leap of faith and left the corporate world for the world of floral design ! While Kim enjoyed her corporate career , she is thriving in the floral world where she has a chance to be creative and connect emotionally with her work and her clients as she assists them by creating a lovely gift on their behalf for some of the most emotional moments of their lives . Kim continues to build on the tradition of caring service that Panda Flowers has been known for while reinvigorating the brand with fresh styles , new energy and a vision for growth .
CANADIAN HOME TRENDS What inspires you ?
KIM EDWARDS I am most inspired by other women . Women who push through barriers and share their experiences . Women who understand and believe that it is important to mentor , lift up and support other women in business . These are my people !
CHT If you could have lunch with any one person in the world , who would you pick and why ?
KE I would love to have a good laugh with Dianne Keaton over some great wine . She ’ s such a blast ! For an inspiring conversation , I would love to have lunch with Michelle Obama . Her grace and elegance under pressure should be bottled . - Panda Flowers , www . pandaflowers . ca