Hello
We are Derek & Jen. We are transplants to Waterloo and have loved calling this home since 2010.
We both work full time, are raising 2 awesome humans, and 2 obnoxious dogs.
Evergreen & Embers is a combination of our hobbies and strengths. Derek is a research scientist by day. His attention to detail and ability to solve any problem help him to create durable handcrafted creations and art. Jen is a social worker by trade. She dreams up projects, thrifts for inspiration and the environment, and creates candles (etc) to bring cozy and comforting vibes to the spaces she inhabits.
We love to connect with and create for our community. Let us know if you have a project or piece in mind!
E & E History & Vision
We started this business with an idea for one thing. It quickly evolved into where we are now, and it continues to evolve as we explore our creativity, passion, and abilities. Each member of the family has a hand in what we are doing; from thrift hunting, technology design, idea sourcing, moral support, design, etc. We enjoy this collaboration and creativity.​​