Friday, March 16, 2012

Dragonflymania


Yes, they won't actually hatch for a few months now (even though it certainly feels like summer) the Dragonflies are flocking to the shop. These lovely brown ones are gracing the front of Jaroslav's mugs. More to come...

Vintage Post Card Cards


Rachel Clark Hall, our recycling queen, has just brought in some gorgeous cards that she has created from her Great Grandmothers Post card collection. On the front an old picture of Orangeville and the back looks like you could mail it. I placed them with Kaarina Dillabough's cool postage stamp necklaces, to complete your vintage post card experience.

Scarey or Inspired



Ok, I just happen to love Carmen's new works. She has brought in some wall angels, very cool, and these tins, incorporating animals and porcelain heads. The thing is, some people has been responding strongly to them in the opposite way. hmmm I guess that art does provoke strong feelings!

Tuesday, March 6, 2012

Aquamarine


One of the loveliest colours, soft sky blue, mixed with a hint of ice. Aquamarine is the birth stone for March. Beth has some made some beads for our Broadway Bracelet, which is also wonderful as the Broadway Necklace... Robin has put together an interesting display with cut aquamarine stones.

Something New Two


Our friends at Metallic Evolution have created a line of beautiful serving utensils. Stainless steel. Leaf motif. Could they be prettier? and who doesn't want a pickle fork? an olive spoon, or a cool coffee scoop?

Something New


Ok hockey town, I have a number of frames made from old hockey sticks, just right for the your little tyke or oldster"s team photo...I know cute eh? anyway it kind of fits into our tendency to favour recycling. They're even in Orange