The heart and soul behind Magnolia Gardens Bake Shop
Hi, I'm Janet Kostner, and I was a broker for over 30 years. During that time, I always had a love of baking. I led an extremely busy life as a mom of very active boys who played hockey and basketball. Watching my boys grow up was truly the biggest joy of my life.
I always baked and would shower my children, friends, and relatives with everything that came out of my oven. I didn't realize there was a large sector of the population who didn't like to bake, until a girlfriend told me what I was making was delicious and local bakeries didn't offer what I made.
She actually posted what I was dropping off to her and started receiving enquiries and orders. She gave me the push I needed and hence, "Magnolia Gardens Bake Shop" was born!
I didn't realize my years of volunteering at Vancouver College was such a blessing because their community rallied around me and got my business going full throttle. I'm a believer of always giving back. There are some really special events at Vancouver College which I will always participate in—
"Volunteering is the rent I pay for having this amazing life."
There isn't a day that goes by that I'm not thankful and full of gratitude for all the support from everyone who has ordered and/or referred me to their friends and family.
My passion project has come to life, thanks to all of you.
Truly blessed ✨