While Shopping~~

As I progress with this new career I am often asked to shop for a client and I really enjoy finding new places to shop and finding deals. I search on-line first for ideas and then see if I can get the item locally and then within New Brunswick, then Canada.

I have found some very unique stores and retailers who have been more than helpful. Rarely do I find someone who will not go the extra mile for me. Often I have to take pictures of an item and return with this for my client to see before purchasing. Many stores are nervous about someone stealing their ideas and I don’t blame them. I respect the need of being unique to make your mark in the retail world today.

In St. Stephen, I go regularly to Orchard’s Paint, Guardian Drug, Mayfield Greenhouse, Oh My Gifts, Sea of Tranquility, Kent’s, Canadian Tire, Liquidation World, Phillip’s Furniture, and Old Ridge Antiques. Hopefully the Friday Market on the water front will have interesting pieces we can use too. It is surprising what you can find if you take the time to investigate each store. I carry my camera along and “shop”.

St. Andrews is now just getting ready for the tourists to come meandering though their stores. When the season is right I find many items to be used in homes in which I am working.  I do know there will be a few new places to get my attention this summer. Also don’t forget to check out the Thursday Market, once in while I find many things I can use in clients homes.

We have the opportunity to shop locally and if you are patient you can find things right within Charlotte County. There is a new store opening in St Andrews soon called Toose’s on Water Street. Watch for their opening day and go see what they have to offer. Unique is the word in this place. Pam & David have been careful in selecting their stock and have just what you need for WOW factor. They are located right beside The Gables at 147 Water Street. Be sure to drop in for a peek.

        I also found a few things I found interesting at The China Chest. This store is filled with china and home décor. They carry a special line of vases that are beautiful and quite different. If you are looking for one piece to finish off a mantle or a table, this might be just the place to look.

 Saint John and Fredericton are my next stops for the perfect piece.

Some places I enjoy are;

 Wicker Emporium, http://www.wickeremporium.ca/,

 Winners, http://www.homesense.ca/en/index.asp

 Urban Almanac, http://www.urbanalmanac.com/,

 A Room to Remember, Fredericton is wonderful.

 English Butler on Prospect Street Fredericton is worth checking.

 Pier 1,  http://www.pier1.ca/

 City Market in Saint John is open all week long and often I find      pieces of local art there.

www.sjcitymarket.ca/

Fredericton’s Boyce’s Farmers Market is a tradition, http://www.boycefarmersmarket.com/

Michael’s , http://www.michaels.ca/

        Remember you do not have to pay a fortune for something for decorating if you like to have a new look now and then. Try to spend the bulk of your money on the classic pieces that last a life time and for the trendy choose ones of lesser value so you can update more often.

        Most of all enjoy your search of the treasures for your home.