- 2009-06-23 -
Rev Doll Window

Rev has taken over our window display with a new bushel of visionary woven art dolls, incorporating words, woods and found objects into his display.

So far, everyone has stopped to have a look, some are intrigues, other intimidated, but the installation is effective in it's ability to pique interest and raise questions.

Rev's work has been a fixture in Victoria for nearly a decade now, straddling the line between arts and crafts and tricking us into thinking they are both.

We're threatening to build him a website.

- 2009-06-17 -
Tani Hamagishi : genius artist

Tani Hamagishi's art is currently hanging in the shop, and we are loving it!

Please stop by and check out her collages if you have a chance, they are very beautiful and feminine.

Tani hails from Nanaimo, and in addition is also an accomplished photographer, among other things.

Check out her website for more info: http://tani.carbonmade.com/ Link...

- 2009-06-04 -
Thursday - Newsday

Here is a quick news bite for you poor souls who visit this hollow website devoid of information - we're working on it!!!

New stuff: Ceramics by Gabrielle Burke (vancouver), Ladies clothing By Vanya (new label!), Limited Edition photo book by Big Tiny Smalls.

News: Your favorite screen-printed political commentator has undergone a label name change. Tsunami is now La Lucha. This translates to "the fight" in Spanish. Designer Vrinda Conroy chose this name to illustrate the metaphorical fight against benign politics, and the physical exertion she enjoys as an avid kick-boxer.

Congratulations neighbours! Sam Boudoir has recently taken over Sideshow Boutique! Floating Gold Iceberg, a local co-operative design label, just opened their flag-ship store on Pandora - across the street from us. Way to go, ladies!

- 2009-01-30 -
Cool Stuff makes up for Lame updates

Hey everyone, I can't believe how bad I am at updating this thing. I think that is what new years resolutions are for, so let's take advantage of Chinese New Year, which started this week!

We are fully recovered from christmas, and now have new stock from Jade Fish, Bonspiel, Trapper Jane and Shandy's Candy.

I'd also like to announce our newest supplier! Boudoir's Bedroom is creating fabulous hair pieces, brooches, earrings and rings that make you feel all dressed up. Every piece is made by pin-up girl Samantha Boudoir, with vintage pieces for that extra-special touch.

We will be filling the coffers with Valentines-themed gifts in the coming weeks, including the sought after Earth's Herbal natural sex products, Squeeze Me accordion-wear undies for guys and gals, and other treats for you or your sweetie.

Also, don't forget, this Sunday Feb. 1st in Chinatown is the Year of the Ox parade and dragon dance, a perfect day to come down and visit!

More news soon! stay warm, the flowers will be here soon.

best,
Kirsten

- 2008-12-06 -
Christmas Shopping Time!We have so much new stock in the shop, I can barely keep up!
Since our grand opening on the 22nd (thanks to all those who attended our fun party!) we have introduced many lovely products to the fold.

We now have items from Shyness and Bloom, the lovely and multi-talented Rachel Boult makes pretty much everything! We currently have some of her sweet little kitty friends, and baby onesies.
venacava (aka Liz, part of the Regalia staff) has rustled up some sweet new friends: mystery awaits you, or perhaps a small friend, to hold in the palm of your hand on a cold winters night. Not to mention archival prints of brand-new drawings, also available on magnets!

Stocking stuffers for the hard to shop for?
-DVD's by Brian MacDonald, including Video Art Therapy #1.
-Rev dolls for those moments when fur and buttons are the only things that feel real
-two new releases from Anteism Publishing, "Finding Joy", a collection of Luke Ramsey's drawings (check out his site at islandsfold.com) and "brain trust" by Peter Thompson and James Kirkpatrick.

And more! More news to follow! Thanks for reading! Kirsten