Vancouver Mom to Follow: Jennilee Marigomen, photographer

This week’s Mom to Follow is Jennilee Marigomen, who lives in Strathcona with her partner, Walter, Walter’s daughter June, and their one-year-old, Walter VI. Yes, he is the 6th Walter in the family. She is an award winning editorial and art photographer that works with publications, brands, and agencies. YO NO BI is her most recent project, a collection of natural wooden toys and shakers for little ones, with little distractions. The brand was inspired by JeanPierre, her Frenchie, who was always eating Baby Walter’s toys.

Five places Jennilee loves to go

Chorus and Clouds

I love everything that owner Jess Schellenberg does, and how she uses her space to engage with babes using song, art and exploration. Baby Walter is a huge fan and is always up front, big smile, and double fisting two egg shakers.

197 East 17th, Vancouver

The Contemporary Art Gallery

The exhibitions and programming at the CAG are always exciting and thought provoking. They have a monthly Family Fun Day where kids can make a work inspired by and sometimes led by the exhibiting artist.

555 Nelson Street, Vancouver

Inform Interiors

Run by amazing people, Inform is a gorgeous showroom and a hub of inspiration for those who love design. Be inspired by the work of design leaders and emerging designers. Their talks, events and workshops are some of the most humbling I have been to. Sign up for the mailing list to be in the loop.

50 Water Street, Vancouver

The Rennie Gallery

Bob Rennie has one of the most comprehensive collections of art in North America. You can only see their exhibitions via their in-depth tours in their beautiful space.

51 East Pender

Maggie Boyd Studio

Maggie Boyd is a human being that is full of zest and life, and her ceramics are the same! I took ceramic classes here for years pre-baby and talking smack with my classmates are some of my best memories!