Dear Seekers

With her discerning eyes, curious heart and playful soul, Danielle Suppa, owner of Souvenior Studio, has cultivated a special space for local and international artisans, designers and makers.After working for big retailers for years, Danielle discovered an opportunity in the local pop-up scene, and felt the desire to tap into something she could call her own. With the help of her fashion schoolmate, Trisha Lepper, Danielle has transformed local galleries into pure and soulful playgrounds.Located in the west end, Souvenir is now a local must-visit destination for design lovers and the seekers at heart. Although it's no longer a hidden gem (thanks to the good old fashioned word of mouth), Danielle still manages to surprise and give anticipation to visitors by hosting pop-up exhibitions, concept events and by constantly introducing off-the-beaten-path labels.During our chat, Danielle shares the art of being vigorous yet gentle, strong yet soft; her ways of balancing between the market demand and her own sensibil