There will be plenty of happy picnic faces, thanks to One Hundred 80 Degrees’ fire ant salt and pepper shakers ($24.95). Pair them with a set of melamine “I am not a paper plate” washable plates (four for $23.95), and you have the beginnings of an al fresco meal that won’t bite your ankles or […]
Carbonstok
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Shoptalk-lets: local business round up
Looking for a new and effective way to train your dog? A local company is offering The Clicker Leash, which might just be the ticket, bridging the techniques of dog whisperers and other more traditional types of dog training. Clicker Leash expert Adina MacRae will be offering a free demonstration of the leash at Bark […]
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When nature calls
TROPHY LIFE No animals harmed when assembling laser-cut recycled cardboard deer, moose, rhino and buffalo heads from Cardboard Safari. $20-$65. Carbonstok, 1235 Barrington, 404-7288. NESTING INSTINCTS Keep it warm and cool with a screenprinted Dupioni-silk tea cozy from Vancouver’s Smoking Lily, and Lala & Gleen’s wooly French-press cover, from Wolfville. $34-$39 for French-press, […]
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Carbonstok
The Uncommon Group (1030 South Park) is company with many faucets. From the Rum Runners (1479 Lower Water), to the various Uncommon Grounds cafe locations across town, to the funky children’s clothing shop Uncommon Kids Wear (1030 South Park), to the sweet tooth haven Sugah! (1497 Lower Water). And now owners Gordon Stevens and Trina […]
