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Hand-Sewn Picture Frame Brooches

Added on October 30, 2013 by the ikebana shop.

When we were working on our "owl project"....

...we had a lot tiny scraps of felt leftover. It felt (pardon the pun!) like such a waste to just throw them away. So, we decided to make little pictures out of them...hand-sewn!

Our inspiration? Nova Scotia! Does this look familiar? :-)

It's the iconic lighthouse on Peggy's Cove, of course!

Summer farm scenes...

Night time winter scenes...

...and a whole lot of others! Do you see the Adirondack chair? A personal favourite! :-)

It was a lot of fun making them. They're available for sale at the shop! ($8.50 CAD each plus HST where applicable.)

Sleepy Cats

Added on August 28, 2013 by the ikebana shop.

These lavender-filled cats will help you sleep...because they're already sleeping serenely! :-)

Just place beside your pillow and let the lavender relax you. Sweet dreams!

Each one is hand-made right here at the ikebana shop using lavender from Nova Scotia! Which colour do you like best?

Available at the shop or online. $6.50 each (plus HST where applicable.) Made in Canada.

From A Happy Knife Customer

Added on July 17, 2013 by the ikebana shop.

Here is an email we received from Val.

I really enjoy this new arrangement between the shop and Peter Nowlan of New Edge. As you know, I've given the service a pretty good test - various blades and brands, serrated edges, dried out handles and one knife missing a healthy chunk of its tip. You must wonder about the state of my kitchen.

The results of Peter's work are excellent - hand sharpening, oiling, repairing - he pays attention to the details, is thoughtful, and obviously cares about this work.

The reasonable prices, quick turn around time and convenience of dropping my knives off at the Ikebana Shop are most appreciated. Because both you and Peter take such a personal approach to making things work, I can have confidence in the service from beginning to end.

Thanks for this,
Val

Thank you very much for your feedback, Val!

See below the "before" and "after" pics of Val's knife with the broken tip.

Learn more about our blade sharpening services here.

Photos courtesy of Peter Nowlan.

Blade Sharpening Service

Added on June 12, 2013 by the ikebana shop.

We are pleased to introduce our blade sharpening service!

Getting frustrated with dull clippers and knives? Don't throw them away just yet! We've teamed up with Peter Nowlan, owner of New Edge Sharpening. He will sharpen your clippers/knives in the free-hand traditional way and make your blades sharper than new! Just bring your knives/clippers to the shop! (Not here in Halifax? We might still be able to help. Email us!)

Click here to find out how to get the edge back on your blades!

Macaron Ring Case

Added on May 16, 2013 by the ikebana shop.

We took inspiration from that delicious snack, the macaron, and used its shape for something completely different.

Ring cases!

They open-and-close through a zipper. They are cushioned inside. The perfect place to put your ring when it's not on your finger! Some earrings would fit too!

By the way, this is not our original idea. It's been all the rage in Japan a few years back but... these ones are hand-made in Nova Scotia, Canada!

Available at the shop or online.
4.50 CAD each (plus HST where applicable).

Our New Nageire Containers

Added on April 26, 2013 by the ikebana shop.

Lately, it has been getting more and more difficult to find nageire containers. So we thought we'd get some made for us...right here in Nova Scotia, Canada...a place abounding with pottery talent!

We gave our minimum specifications from the ikebana point of view and left the artist to play with everything else! We asked that the vases be thick enough to withstand the crossbar fixture. (Yes, we had broken a few vases in the past because the vase walls had not been able to withstand the pressure!) We also asked for grooves on the inside for better traction.

We left the artist free to choose the type of clay, glaze and texture...with beautiful results! Here are the first 6 pieces. Each vase is hand-made. Each vase is one-of-a-kind. Proudly made in Nova Scotia, Canada.

For more images and details, click on the individual image.

Needle Felt Turtles

Added on March 29, 2013 by the ikebana shop.

Maybe you've already seen them in the shop..these cute little turtles!

Before they became turtles, they looked like this.

We took the woolen roving and stuck the needles into them gazillons of times to compact them together into turtle shapes. The tiny eyes were the trickiest part!

Do you like how they turned out?

We even put them in their habitat! Just to make them feel more at home. :-)

Available at the shop. $8.50 each (plus HST). Made in Nova Scotia, Canada.

Cute Cat And Dog Chocolate

Added on March 20, 2013 by the ikebana shop.

We teamed up with local Nova Scotia chocolatier, Brigitte Linder of Out The Box Chocolates and came up with these cuties.

Hand-crafted Swiss style chocolates. (But of course...Brigitte is from Switzerland!) They are 53% dark chocolate...just the way we like it. Not too bitter but not too sweet either. Plus, little spots of white chocolate...just to make them more interesting.

Aren't they just adorable? ^_^

We have cats...

...and dogs.

All individually wrapped. Perfect as a small gift!

All made exclusively for us! Can't buy this anywhere else!

Available at the shop. $2.50 each (plus HST).

Lavender In Apples

Added on March 8, 2013 by the ikebana shop.

An apple a day keeps the doctor away.
Our lavender apples will keep you smiling all day!

Hand-made apples stuffed with Nova Scotia lavender. Wouldn't those look and smell good on your desktop? :-)

Red Delicious...

Granny Smith...

Hand-made in Nova Scotia, Canada.
Available at the shop or online.

Lovely Lavender Happi

Added on February 28, 2013 by the ikebana shop.

We got ourselves a bagful of lavender from the Halifax Seaport Farmers' Market here in Nova Scotia.

...and we had some Japanese cotton fabric in our hands.

Put two and two together...we came up with these miniature happi coats.

Sewn around the tummy area is a "pouch" filled with lavender.

Put in your drawer, closet, car etc. The fragrance of lavender will freshen up your space.

There is a variety to choose from!

Fabric from Japan. Lavender from Nova Scotia. Hand-made in Nova Scotia, Canada. Available at the shop or by mail order. $3.50 CAD each plus HST where applicable.