Imagine That

Robin Millan turns her witty paintings into witty art cards, and they always prompt a giggle or two by visitors to our shop. Choose several for the perfect note to a friend.

Our boutique window now features the photography of Lana McQueen. Here are her thoughts: Photography is an important tool, to help remind us of the beauty and life that surrounds us on a daily basis. It not only captures memories but sheds light on those things that ultimately share our home. Photography can bring to ones' mind an awareness of the fragility and yet tenacious force of nature.

Our main window display changes today, and the new arrival is Live Edge Design. They build hand-crafted furniture that brings the raw, organic beauty of nature into everyday spaces. To showcase their craft's versatility, their display features signature slabs - originally crafted as tables - re-imagined as dramatic, one-of-a-kind headboards.

Add some punch to your nautical theme with a sailboat by Patricia MacGregor. Beginning with a weathered driftwood base, she attaches sails (made from old maps) to her mast and adds other beachy features. They are lovely.

Woolen dryer balls created by Dave Woodall will help keep your clothes from clumping and will aid in a faster dry for them. Save a little energy!

You'll find a nice surprise in our boutique window. Artist Henk Scholten has offered a 25% price reduction on his work! His display closes end of day Thursday, September 24, so don't delay if you wish to take advantage of his generosity.

A set of nesting tables by Terry Foote will be both a beautiful and practical addition to your room. Just look at that rippling grain! Gorgeous.

Pocket pictures are such a delight, and they come from the brush of Maureen Coles. She creates a series of tiny portraits of Island scenes and each can be tucked into a small space in your room.

New in our shop: Soy candles created by Annie Roche. Annie operates a small home-based business, Annie’s Cottage Candles, on Vancouver Island. All her candles are hand-poured in small batches. It’s a labour of love to produce fragrant candles made from ingredients free from harmful chemicals with minimal environmental impact

The train station site in downtown Duncan is a busy hub of activity, especially in summer. Artist Henk Scholten has created an image which poses the old and the new, with great style. The two cyclists are a perfect example. A penny farthing bicycle rider chats with a helmeted cyclist of today in perfect harmony. See this piece, and more, in our boutique window.