Well, that was fun! 

I was Artisan of the Day at the Forks Trading Company on Friday. What a beautiful place to be at this time of the year! The spirit of the place, the lights, music, food and the shopping!

I will be set up again on 

Saturday December 17th, 11-4

and Friday December 22nd, 11-4

Yay! Hope to see you there!

Quote for Your Day!

A Quote to share with you!  

I feel so lucky to be able to do what I do for a living and feel grateful all the time.

It is a good life to have had the opportunity to do tons of printmaking over the past 2 weeks (something that I absolutely love) and now feel that I am missing my stones!

But, in every day life, there are ordinary moments, too, that need to be celebrated-

the spring buds, a funny story, precious memories, a good donut( haha).

I hope that you have many occasions that make you want to stop and celebrate!

xo Karen

Hats off to the Stores!

The Forks Trading Company

I am dedicating a blog post to the great Winnipeg stores that carry my stones and cards! I am so lucky to work with stores that support artists and makers with respect and care. These retailers make an extra effort in local curation and in the end it benefits creators and customers alike with beautiful, unique handmade goods.

The Forks Trading Company

Located on the 2nd floor of the Forks Market, this store specializes in art by Manitoba and Canadian artists. Filled with hand made arts and crafts, you could spend many a pleasant hours shopping in this interesting and delightful store. Just in time for the holidays, the store did a renovation to move their cash desk
(a beautiful copper one) and make room for even more makers.
I am proud to have my painted stones, stone magnets and press letterpress cards (including holiday ones) in the store!

Radiance Treasures and Gifts

I have been providing my ArtRocks inspired Stones to this store for 10 years. It has many unique gifts including journals, jewelry, healing stones, and crystals. Radiance also carries my whole line of letterpress cards! Go for a walk on the Corydon strip and stop in the warmth of this lovely store.

Radiance Treasures and Gifts

Wolseley Wool

Winnipeg's best wool shop has created a gift corner of which I am thrilled to be a part! They have included Manitoba makers as well as their fantastic selection of knitting wools and accessories. They carry my letterpress cards and some knitting-inspired ArtRocks magnets as well a small selection of Inspired Stones.
Check out this gorgeous store while you are walking in Wolseley!

Wolseley Wool

Martha Street Print Studio

The Print Shop at Martha Street Studio is full of treasures from the printers and artists who work at the studio. I took an etching class 3 years ago and it rekindled my love of printmaking. All my letter press and screen prints are made in their space with guidance and support from the wonderful people who work and make art there.

I have a selection of holiday and all-occasion cards in the shop.

Love this place!!!

The Blue Heron

I have loved the Blue Heron since I was a kid. (see the blog post I wrote a few years ago here)

The store is just like I remember even though it has gone through a huge transition and renovation: keeping the uniqueness of this iconic store and updating with new displays and handmade goods! I am so happy to have my stones and magnets in Kenora at The Blue Heron!

I also want to mention Poor Michael's Emporium in Onanole, Manitoba! This store is open from April until October and also carries work by Manitoba artists. They carry books (new and used), and art and crafts from Asia. They have a restaurant and host concerts in a beautiful log house store. Plan a trip there next summer!

photo credit: Poor Michael's Emporium

The Blue Heron

photo credit: Curtis Walker

When I was little, we had a family cabin in Keewatin, Ontario. We would spend a month every summer at this magical place! My memories are of periods of quiet retreat and periods of bustling action with a cabin full of guests and extended family. One of the rituals I looked forward to every year was the day we would go to Kenora for lunch at the Kenricia Hotel followed by a visit to my favorite store: The Blue Heron. The store opened in 1977 and poked out over the lake where the old fish market used to be. It was packed full of antiques, artwork and fun collectables and souvenirs. I loved looking around in all the different rooms, filled with cool furniture and beautiful items.

Flash-forward 30 years later and here I am announcing that my stones and cards are now in The Blue Heron in Kenora! What a thrill it is- and also a little surreal!

I hope you get a chance to stop by this iconic store when you are visiting Lake of the Woods. You can take a look around, catch the view and have ice-cream!

Inspired Stones in Onanole!

 I am pleased to announce that a new shipment of stones, cards, magnets and pins (including the stone above) have been sent to Poor Michael's Bookshop, Art and Cafe in Onanole, MB! This beautiful store opened for the season last weekend and is full of books and local (and international) artist's work. The store also serves great coffee and hosts musical events all summer long. Doesn't it sound like an ideal place to visit when heading out to Riding Mountain or Clear Lake? xo

News and Updates: Savoir Faire!

Hi Everyone,

I just made a delivery of fresh stones to

Savoir Faire , a lovely store at 241 Henderson Highway in Winnipeg.

The store carries local artist's work and carefully selected items for the 

home and garden as well as great gift ideas for the holidays.

I love making my delivery of Inspired Stones to Savoir Faire 

because I always find something new and beautiful.

Get away from the boxed stores and

check out this wonderful, locally-owned store!

Have a great weekend,

Karen

Inspired Stones at Savoir Faire

New store alert!

Savoir Faire is an awesomely eclectic store which has a great mix of art, jewelry and unique gifts - and now, inspired stones!

It's located on Henderson Highway, and is a really cozy place. Stop by and be sure to say hello to Deborah, the wonderful owner who takes great care to support and promote Canadian artists!

Check out their website at www.savoirfaireshop.com!

xo Karen