happy canada day!

we're closed friday, july 1st, to play some bocce, drink and be merry. 

enjoy everyone!  we're back to regular hours on saturday.

p.s. did you know we only gained full independence from the U.K. in 1982?  i didn't. 

sound patriotic and learn more here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canada_Day

NICOLE MILKOVICH

Nicole Milkovich was born and raised in Vancouver, BC, Nicole graduated with her Diploma in Studio Art from Capilano College in 1997 and went on to complete her Bachelor of Fine Arts at Emily Carr in 2000.


Nicole was brought up in a household that was focussed on design, architecture, great food, and hockey. So far the design and architecture part are the obvious influences in her paintings. The food and hockey are mainstays in her personal life but you never know when those worlds could collide.

Nicole creates paintings that build on her love of architectural forms, repetition, and her obsession with colour. Nicole has been part of group shows in the past but this will be her first solo exhibit.

www.nicolemilkovich.com


opening reception.
wednesday. june 29th. 2011
6 - 9pm


we hope you can join us in celebrating nicole's first solo exhibit,

caroline and daniel

this is it!

please note shop closes at 6pm today....

thank you!

xo

spring is coming, really.

this relatively new company is based in the heart of sweden...

"our company is a mix of flamboyant individuals who see and do things differently and have a wealth of international experience. We are guided by a common goal – to create functional products that work better, solve problems, are a pleasure to use and, of course, look great!"

well, they certainly did that, because these 2 pieces are design award winners. 

"manufactured from recyclable plastic, it can be mounted on any smooth window pane, thanks to an innovative double-sided suction cup. the carefully selected materials can cope with extreme temperatures as well as UV rays. it is designed for small birds and features a drainage hole at the base of the bowl. diameter 11.5 cm.

care instructions: disassemble and wash every three to four months. dishwasher-safe in upper basket."

"stylish and minimal, yet at the same time striking, this innovative design typifies Born in Sweden’s approach; functional, practical and always aesthetically pleasing. made of 18-0 stainless steel with a flexible silicone hose. the hose has a built-in magnet that allows it to be attached to the can’s body when not in use. when watering your plants, simply hold the metal cylinder with one hand and the hose in the other. to start or stop the water flow, just move the metal cylinder up or down. available in brushed or mirror-polished steel finishes as well as 8 glossy powder-coated options. height 31 cm, diameter 8 cm, volume 1.5 liters.

now available in the shop in white and red. 



time for some classic 'manly man'.

"Since 1913, the Stanley brand has been building durable, rugged products that last. Passed down from generation to generation, the Stanley® vacuum bottle is an icon. It has survived a 4,000 foot drop from a plane, been run over by a tractor and has even stopped a bullet. Now in its 96th year, the innovation that sparked a revolution in vacuum insulation continues to grow. Today, we deliver superior food and beverage gear for rugged, active lifestyles and remain dedicated to this simple promise: Buy Stanley® products, get quality gear. Built for life."

and i love real life stories too...

"ran over it with a D9 CAT dozer.  Still works great" or, "Grandpa and Dad retired from the mines, but not their Stanley bottle" and this one's a favourite "Flat tire. No jack. No problem.  I used my Stanley bottle".

Stanley Thermoses, Stanley Cup - perfect combination.

we seem to be on a strong woman roll...

first our moms, then saskia diez, then claire of heyday design, then queen victoria, and now ulla of LUprints. funny how that works sometimes...

this birchwood hotplate is handcrafted in sweden of FSC certified birchwood, can withstand 150 degrees C and is food safe

this series of trays are also beautifully handcrafted in sweden of FSC certified birchwood. they are both food and dishwasher safe

55% linen/45% cotton these tea towels are hand sewn, designed and printed in canada.

who is Ulla Clark?

"Ulla was introduced to Scandinavian textiles at a young age through growing up with a Swedish mother. On frequent family visits to Sweden she was intrigued by her relatives’ homes which were adorned with collections of hand embroidered and screen printed textiles. It was there her fondness for table runners and napkins blossomed. She has always been drawn to the pleasing simplicity that nature provides, she spent a decade working outside in the forest, often finding time for collecting and cataloguing plants and flowers. Her strong affection for nature as well as her memories of the beautiful, yet functional textiles, are a constant inspiration for new products and prints."

please note we're open today from 12 - 5pm!