Tuesday, March 23, 2010

Treasure hunting in Calgary

Thanks to this lovely lady, I had the full scoop on where to shop and eat in Calgary so we were able to make the most of our few days there {thanks again Terri}.

First stop, Country Furniture, located in downtown Calgary: Great pillows,


paintings and lamps....
baskets...
white stoneware and interior decor books {this one came home with me}...
Rustic furniture...
More pillows, paintings, and a gorgeous hutch...
vintage~ish crates {inspiration photo for future project}...
This was hard to get a good picture of, but I LOVE this painting!


A little bistro set up at the front entrance...
I loved that store and came home with a few treasures for myself and a future blog giveaway so I don't want to spoil it for you.

Next stop, On a Lark, in Okotoks.

This is one of Terri's favorite places and I immediately agreed with her. The owner was too sweet and gave us the history of many of her items that she herself picks up in Europe. We bought only a few small items here for gifts.
Iron bistro set and candelabra {that's our snazzy red rental mini van on the street, hee hee}.

Note the little green bench on the chair...she had these all over the shop and I was so tempted to buy one but knew I didn't have room.
I love this large weathered hutch and the watering can on top. Cute birdhouses everywhere and more benches.
I didn't get any photos inside the store as I got carried away with all of the garden decor outside.

The Holt Renfrew window in downtown Calgary.

I have lots more to share with you on our travels from last week so please stay tuned.

27 comments:

  1. Lovely things and great pictures.:-) Hug Stina

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  2. You are two for two, T! I love both of these shops. It looks like y'all had a wonderful outing....Can't wait to see more. :)

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  3. GM T, First I must say ,You are such a doll and so stylish in your cute sunglasses and boots. Love both shops, I really like that little bench and could see a small group of those in a vignette somewhere, too bad you had to pass those up, I really like those, Happy Tuesday! Kathysue

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  4. Hey T! What an amazing place. I was drooling all over my keyboard. Can't imagine being there in person! Lucky Duck!
    xoxo,
    Kim

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  5. Looks like a great place to shop! I love that little bench on the chair too...so cute!

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  6. I am loving it all! The bistro set is something I have been wanting for my backyard this summer and I just blogged about it the other day. That ruffly pillow you are sitting next to is super cute and I think the white pottery measuring cups are really cute. I love your bag to in the first picture! :)

    Happy Tuesday!

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  7. That store looks wonderful!
    Awwww. we will be leaving Saturday morning. At first we thought we would head home on Sunday but it dawned on us that it was Easter Sunday! Funny how fast a holiday can sneek up on you. If the shopping is Gooooood we may have to make one last pass on Sat. morning but we really need to be on the road early to make it home at a good time. Maybe next time we can plan ahead and meet up for some shopping and some Good Texas BBQ....I just love your state :)
    ((((hugs))) Susie

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  8. GM T, I just read your comment on my post. It would be interesting to see how we have changed. I pretty much have stayed the same for more years than I like to admit. I have always liked the same colors and the same style. I think I have gotten a little more sophisticated in my older years or at least I hope I have,hehe! All and all I am still the same. That is how we traditionalist are. Wait until you see tomorrows post,it is really a fun one and one I think you will particularly enjoy. Off to buy Easter Basket goodies for the kiddos, TTYL Kathysue

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  9. My sister in law turned me onto your blog, and oh my goodness!!! I love it!

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  10. What wonderful shops. The little benches are certainly eye catching. My mind just placed them all over my house. Thanks for sharing all the eye candy. Stella

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  11. beautiful photos!! Eye candy really...I'm popping over from Finding Fabulous and your blog IS fabulous!

    Jane @ Finding Fabulous

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  12. Oh, very exciting! Great pics. Weird to see places I know on your blog - haha! I am glad you liked Country Furniture - I used to work right near there and my chiropractor is upstairs in that building, so I used to be in there A LOT.

    On A Lark is great too - Carolann is such a neat lady and collector and they just called me a few days ago to say they got a lot of garden stuff in. I have not been down yet, so thanks for the sneak preview!

    So glad you had fun!!
    xo Terri

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  13. Oh my goodness what great stores. Thank you so much for sharing the wonderful and beautiful pictures with all of us.
    Jeanette

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  14. Great shopping!! Love that old hutch. :)

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  15. What fun shopping adventures. Can't wait to see what you bought. I'm always amazed that your family will actually furniture/decor shop with you!

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  16. Those are both great stores. I live in Winnipeg and we drive around Calgary to get to Vancouver. Perhaps I will stop in Calgary the next time I am headed West. Thanks for the chance to see their wonderful treasures. Hugs, Cindy S.

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  17. Lucky girl - both these stores are wonderful. Can't wait for more pictures.

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  18. the bench in the last photo...that's what I'm looking for to use a small coffee table! beautiful....

    looks like you all had a fantastic time! Can't wait to see more pictures!!!

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  19. What a fun trip you must have had!!! What gorgeous stores and great photos for us to enjoy, thanks.
    Angex

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  20. You look way comfy on that beautiful sofa surrounded by all of those fab pillows. I am seriously drooling over all of your pictures. SERIOUSLY!:-))))
    Thanks for sharing. Calgary is now on my list!:-)

    xo,
    Mel

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  21. I love all the finds! Such gorgeous stores! Thank you for sharing them! ~lulu

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  22. What a charming store and I love all your pictures... a gift I wish I had. Thanks for all the beautiful inspiration!!

    xx,

    Desiree

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  23. Your blog is darling!! I love all these great finds too! So happy to have found you!

    Blessings,
    LMM

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  24. Both of those places look so chic!!!

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  25. Oh wow I love these pieces they're so lovely, I would use them for my house for sure.

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  26. LOVE the pillow at the first picture!
    Thanks for your nice comments!
    I also like your home and style very much. Very inspiring to see that there are woman who thing and live a bit like me ;-))

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  27. I have to have those measuring cups! So cute!!

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