Portside Clothing Co.

08/20/2026

08/20/2026

Portside Clothing Co. is proud to sponsor a kennel at the Gander & Area SPCA! 🐾💙

Animals hold a special place in our hearts here at Portside. We always had animals in our home growing up, and now our children are growing up the same way. We truly believe every animal deserves a chance, which is why supporting the SPCA and sponsoring a kennel is so important to us.

Our current resident is Odin, a nearly five-year-old English Spot rabbit with beautiful markings and a personality full of spice and sass! This little diva knows exactly what she wants, but she also has a sweet side and loves gentle pets when she’s in the mood.

Odin would thrive with an experienced rabbit owner who will appreciate her charm, confidence and affection—on her own terms, of course! 🐰

We understand that not everyone is meant to be a pet owner, and that’s okay. There are many other ways to support the important work being done at the SPCA. Visit the Gander & Area SPCA website to learn how you can help.
http://www.ganderandareaspca.com/
Please contact the Gander & Area SPCA if you think Odin could be the perfect addition to your family!

08/12/2026

Things are starting to come together at Portside! ⚓️💙
It feels like we’ve been working toward this forever, and it’s pretty exciting to see it come together even more.
Our first shipment of Portside hoodies has officially arrived 🙌 and they’re being printed as we speak! Seeing the first pieces of our own clothing line come to life is a pretty big moment for us.
And the timing couldn’t be better because this weekend we’re heading back to my hometown of Comfort Cove for the Shellfish Festival! 🦀🦞
Portside is proud to be a sponsor of this year’s festival, and I’m especially happy to support an event in the community I grew up in. ❤️
We’re hoping to have a little sneak peek of one of our new hoodies this weekend… and maybe even get one out there as a pre-launch giveaway at the festival! 👀🎉
The shop is coming together.
The hoodies are being printed.
And Portside: Hull 1 is getting closer to launch. ⚓️
Can’t wait to show you what we’ve been working on!
See you at the Shellfish Festival, Comfort Cove! 🌊💙

08/11/2026

It’s been a minute! Still over here trying to get everything in place, but I finally have some good news to report! The clothing has been arriving one box at a time, and apparently I’ve been convinced that it’s time to actually start unboxing. 😂
The good news is, we’re finally far enough along with the renos that it’s safe to start taking things out of their cardboard homes. Progress! One box at a time… literally. 😅
Special thanks to the lady who has put up with me for the last 38 years and counting … Thanks Mom

06/29/2026

It's amazing what a few finishing touches can do! 🌸✨

The shop is really starting to come together, and we're loving how everything looks with the new sign and beautiful flowers out front. It's starting to feel like the welcoming little shop we've been dreaming about.

A huge thank you to Bursey Signs for creating such a fantastic sign and helping bring our vision to life, and to Faith's Greenhouse for the gorgeous flowers that add the perfect splash of colour and charm. 🌺

And for those of you with sharp eyes who noticed the "NL Treasures" sign... 👀

That means Portside Clothing Co. is now accepting applications from Newfoundland and Labrador artisans, makers, creators, and small businesses who would like to have their products featured in our dedicated NL Treasures section! 🇨🇦⚓

If you create something uniquely Newfoundland and would like to be considered for consignment, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply using the link below.

https://forms.gle/gzw5BVDyHNiwb5pg8

06/18/2026

🚨 BIG ANNOUNCEMENT 🚨

After much consideration, we've decided to pivot our business and enter the boat-building industry. 🛶⚓

That's right... Portside Clothing Co. is now Portside Boat Works! 😂
In all seriousness, Bob the Builder has been hard at work crafting this beautiful dory, and we couldn't be happier with how it's turning out.

Now for the real question...
🤔 Can anyone guess what this dory will be used for once it's finished?

Drop your guesses in the comments! ⬇️

(Wrong answers are encouraged. We already have a few ideas involving pirates, cod fishing, and escaping renovation projects. 😆)

P.S. Cute dog photos because I can. 😆 You mostly see pictures of my 4 legged babies because my two-legged kids have informed me that Mom is not allowed to post photos of them anymore. 🙄😂

06/16/2026

Another step closer! ✨

The office floor is officially finished, and it feels so good to see this space coming together so I can get off the kitchen counter 😬
A huge thank you to Sherry and Kim at Notre Dame Agencies for dealing with me through this process — the questions, the decisions, the second-guessing! You helped tremendously.

The wall colour was inspired by my niece, and I wanted something bright and cheerful to help lift the space since the office has no windows. A little colour can go a long way in keeping everyone in a good mood. Same thing applies to outfits 😉
Slowly but surely, we’re making this place feel like Portside. 💙

Now to start staining 500 more boards 😆

06/13/2026

We’re leaving the big city today after picking up some retail furniture for the shop… including one huge mirror. 👀🪞
Now, according to good ol’ Newfoundland lore, breaking a mirror brings 7 years bad luck… and we still have to haul it back over Newfoundland highways full of potholes big enough to have their own postal code. 😅
So everyone send good vibes, smooth-road energy, and maybe a little bubble wrap prayer our way. 🤞
Portside is coming together one adventure at a time! ⚓️

06/08/2026

Today we paint the shop, and then it’s flooring time! Every little step is making this space feel more and more like home, and we can’t wait for you to see it all come together.

It’s only two of us doing the renos, so if things take a little time, just know we’re over here covered in paint, running on coffee, and giving it everything we’ve got. 😂🛠️

Things are getting real… and maybe a little messy. Stay tuned — Portside is coming to life!

06/02/2026

June is a month bursting with meaning, reflection, celebration, and awareness. 🌈

At Portside Clothing Co., we want to recognize the launch of Pride Season and Pride Month, celebrating love, inclusion, identity, and the importance of creating safe and welcoming spaces for everyone.
Portside Clothing Co. is, and always will be, a safe and welcoming place for all — hate has no home here. ❤️🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈

June is also a time to honour and recognize National Indigenous History Month, Italian Heritage Month, Filipino Heritage Month, and Portuguese Heritage Month. These observances remind us of the many cultures, histories, and communities that help shape who we are as Canadians.💕🍁

We must also bring awareness to National PTSD Awareness Month & Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month. These are reminders to lead with compassion, check in on one another, and recognize that many people carry things we may not always see. ❤️‍🩹🫂
Men’s mental health often goes unaddressed due to stigma and emotional suppression.

Key statistics highlight the need for awareness:

- men are four times more likely to die by su***de,
account for nearly 75% of all su***de deaths in Canada,
and are significantly less likely to seek professional help.

- Subpopulations at Risk:
- Indigenous men face disproportionately higher
rates of suicidal ideation and attempts.
- Sexual and gender minority men (e.g., gay,
bisexual) are up to six times as likely to
experience suicidal ideation compared to
heterosexual men.

To learn more or get involved in advocacy, check out the Canadian Men's Health Foundation or the Mental Health Commission of Canada.

If you or someone you know is in crisis, support is available. In Canada, you can call or text 988 to reach the Su***de Crisis Helpline.

Newfoundland & Labrador Immediate Crisis & Support

Mental Health Crisis Line: Dial 811 (toll-free province-wide, 24/7) or call 1-888-737-4668 if you are unable to connect to 811.

Kids Help Phone: Call 1-800-668-6868 or text TALK to 686868 (24/7 confidential support for youth).

Hope for Wellness Help Line: Call 1-855-242-3310 (24/7 immediate mental health counseling and crisis support for Indigenous peoples).

Non-Emergency & Peer Support

Lifewise Warm Line (CHANNAL): Call 1-855-753-2560 (Daily, 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.).
Non-crisis, peer-led telephone support for those living with mental health issues.
2SLGBTQIA+ Warm Line: Call 1-866-230-8041.

Fun fact: They say it takes about 17 muscles to smile and around 43 to 47 muscles to frown — so really, kindness is just more energy efficient. 😉

Here’s to a June filled with kindness, respect, awareness, community, and fewer unnecessary face workouts. 💙