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NEW! FUNKY FUNGUS CERAMIC MUGS

Posted on November 01, 2017 by Nigel Hayes | 0 comments

FUNKY FUNGUS CERAMIC MUGS

Carmen Callison is Funky Fungus and has been making Funky Fungus Pottery in Parksville, B.C. since 2005.

FUNKY FUNGUS MUG

 

She is very passionate about our island forests and the precious treasures found within.

FUNKY FUNGUS MUG

Each of her whimsical creations is skillfully hand-carved and hand painted by Carmen before their final firing.

FUNKY FUNGUS MUG

Food-safe, Dishwasher & Microwave safe. Size: 

FUNKY FUNGUS MUG

STAY WILD! :)

FUNKY FUNGUS MUG

 

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Recycling At Its Very Best!

Posted on October 25, 2017 by Nigel Hayes | 0 comments

Bruce Coney of Studio Coney has for many years been recycling glass bottles and turning them into useful and functional Cruet bottles.

CRUET BOTTLE

To create a cruet pourer Bruce sources a recycled bottle cleans off all labels and markings, washes and sterilizes and paints it by hand with a special glass paint.

CRUET BOTTLE

The bottle is then fired and the paint cures and bonds onto the glass. A pourer is then added and, voila, you have a very useful cruet bottle that can be used for olive oil, vinegar, salad dressing, dish detergent, liquid soap - virtually anything you can pour.

CRUET BOTTLE

All glassware items can be washed with hot water and detergent.

Handcrafted on Salt Spring Island, B.C.

See more: Here

CRUET BOTTLE

 

 

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Hand Crafted Scarves for our Canadian Seasons

Posted on June 09, 2017 by Nigel Hayes | 0 comments

Summer appears to be here in parts of Canada. But sometimes it is hard to tell as here in B.C. we have seen some beautiful sunny days supplemented with, rain, thunder and sleet. Canadian weather as usual :) 

pure silk hand made scarves

At the studio, we have beautifully handcrafted scarves perfect for any season! Lois Thomson was born and raised in rural British Columbia,

pure silk scarf

Lois grew up with a strong creative spirit nurtured in B.C. Wilderness. Lois has always been fascinated with the colours of nature and the textures of fibre.

pure silk scarf hand made

As a young child, her art included the use of lichens and birch bark in her paintings and when she began sewing and designing doll clothes she experimented with the use of colour found in scraps of fabric, lace and ribbon.

pure silk scarf

Her pure silk scarves a totally West Coast and would make the perfect gift. Handcrafted on our Sunshine Coast

 

For a slightly cooler evening or day, then Arl Law hand weaves scarves from Rayon and Chenille.

soft and warm hand woven scarf

Arli's beautiful scarfs are woven completely by hand. They are very soft to the touch and are warm & cosy to wear.

hand woven scarf

A large range of colours are available. Wash with mild soap; add fabric conditioner to final rinse. Hang to dry. Hand Made on Vancouver Island

hand wove scarf

All of these beautiful scarves are available at the studio in Oak Bay or online  See more at Side Street Studio

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Fabulous New Jewelery as seen at New York and Vancouver Fashion Week

Posted on May 07, 2017 by Nigel Hayes | 0 comments

Erika Lauren Design

Vancouver Island born Erika Lauren began making jewellery in 2009 as a creative outlet during University. Soon friends and family began asking her to make pieces for them and Erika Lauren Design was born. 

However, it was a small bag of naturally shed porcupine quills that were gifted to her by a family friend that would become the heart and soul of her work. Being curious about all things, Erika quickly took to the design challenge and created what is now her best-selling porcupine quill collection. 

Erika Lauren Design is committed to using materials to create jewellery that is as sustainable as it is sophisticated. Erika’s work has been recognised in numerous international fashion magazines and she has been shown at New York Fashion Week and Vancouver Fashion Week.

See more of Erika's beautiful jewellery HERE

 

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Canadian Scarves with the Colours of Nature

Posted on July 30, 2015 by Sue Hayes | 0 comments

Lois Thompson was born and raised in rural British Columbia, Lois grew up with a strong creative spirit nurtured in BC Wilderness. Lois has always been fascinated with the colours of nature and the textures of fibre.

HERON SILK PICTURE SCARF

As a young child her art included the use of lichens and birch bark in her paintings and when she began sewing and designing doll clothes she experimented with the use of colour found in scraps of fabric, lace and ribbon.

IRIS SILK SCARF

Schooled as a fashion designer her creative pursuits lead her to painting on Silk where she could create her own fabric colours on a variety of silks including satin, chiffon and crepe.

DOLPHIN DESIGN SILK SCARF

All Lois” work is hand drawn and painted using high quality imported dyes. Many of her designs are inspired by the beautiful Oceans, Mountains and wildlife of the B.C. coast where she lives.

BC COAST DESIGN SILK SCARF

 

B C COAST DESIGN SILK SCARF

Her easy care silk are lightweight, luxurious, washable and colour fast. www.sidestreetstudio.com  A World Made By Hand

WILD ROSE DESIGN SILK SCARF

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