So it goes...

Sometimes I feel that I don't write in this space as often as I used to.

My reasoning for this lately is basically that I've been Very Busy!

You see my boss at the flower shop has opened another shop. The flower shop is still open as well

with this one focusing on a more 'boutique' style with emphasis

on the local arts and crafts scene, featuring some of the creative talent in these parts.

The shop is called 'Inspire' and we've worked hard in the last few weeks getting it looking

like the kind of shop we'd like to spend some time (and money!) in...

One of my co-workers Tricia is an event planner and makes the most elegant settings...

Shes also making these beautiful little birds and purses by hand...

My friend Irma from Geewillowkers is also part of the creative collective

with her stunning box lamps made with layers of specialty paper and real pressed leaves...

Also in the line-up is Dee from The Vintage Shed who

does great work re purposing and up cycling furniture...

...by the way those are Trish's handmade Christmas stockings hanging up below...

She's also always keeping an eye out for fun vintage items like these suitcases...

 Candice from Jordan River Soapworks makes lovely beauty products

totally natural and handcrafted just up the road...

I've contributed some of my fuzzy felted things as well...

Fingerless gloves and mitts, wet felted with silk merino...

 

Some for the fellas as well...

As well as a few needle felted sculptures...

Chillin' with my Gnomies...

So there you go...come on by if you're in the hood...

Right next door to Sooke's finest coffee slurping joint where

the beans are roasted right here at The Stick in the Mud.

(if you wish to inquire about prices and availability on these items just

email me for further info)