L'immaginaria Exhibit

If you've been to the Rural Creators' Collective, you will have seen some of the amazing work by Lisa of L'immaginaria. (Find her  on her own website and on Facebook).  And right now, you can see an exhibit of her work at impresario artisan market in Cobourg.  Her work will be on display there until September 30th.

Lisa Martini-Dunk is a formally trained fine artist and graphic designer.  Her company, L’immaginaria, blends creative visual expression and words using traditional media like printmaking, acrylic paint and scratchboard, as well as modern-day digital methods.

See more pictures of the show at Northumberland View.

Equine and Fine Wine Event

Wednesday, September 17, 2014 - An Equine and Fine Wine event for the whole community.

Image by Lisa of L'immaginaria. Find her  on her own website and on Facebook

It is really quite simple - come to the Rural Creators' Collective shop about 10:30 a.m.. have a free sample cup of tea from Terra Teas - Organic while you browse the horse-related (and wine-related!) items in the handmade-locally and eco-friendly shop. Then you will be given an equestrian trivia quiz and puzzle to solve. Hand them in. Then go on down the road to M2 stables to see Esther Mortimer, two time Pan-Am games dressage rider (and recent double champ at Palgrave!) and her coach and husband Harper MacKenzie put a few horses through their morning paces. The winner of the RCC quiz will then be announced, and he or she gets their photo taken with Esther and her Pan-Am horse, taken by professional photographer, Yvonne Parsons Photography. Everyone then goes to Cascata Bistro, for a late lunch, where owner and manager Angela Checchia will present the winner with a free bottle of delectable wine, a few other free gifts are given as table favours from the Rural Creators Collective, and there are lovely flowers from Carlisle Flowers. Cascata is offering lunch to everyone at a remarkable 15% off, too! What a fun, educational and contact-building equestrian day to celebrate Carlisle and community...

And here's a sampling of the items you can find at the shop...

 Yes, that's a horse themed soap! by Wintermoon Soaps (find them on Facebook)

Pottery by Natalie of Remembrances (on Facebook and AtTheCrossroads on Etsy) with a nod to the equine theme.

Also nodding to the theme...this great painting by Trinity Artists.

 And various horse-related items. 

Come on out and enjoy the day!

Yvonne Parsons Photography - April Featured Artist

A little eye candy for you today.  Yvonne, April's Featured Artist at the Rural Creators' Collective is an absolutely amazing photographer.

She has the ability to capture landscapes with amazing detail...

 ...and has an unbelievable eye for what will make a great shot.

 You can check her Facebook page for many of the sepia toned portraits she captured at last year's Carlisle Country Craft and Old-Fashioned Market Mercantile (pssst:  she's a returning vendor this year, so make sure you come see her and get an awesome portrait/family picture done).

 Not limited to landscapes, of course - she's great at product photography...

 ...and pet portraits.

Yvonne will be at the Rural Creators' Collective on Sunday, April 13th from noon until 2:00 p.m. doing Easter portraits.  You can schedule an appointment by emailing her at yvonnephotos@teksavvy.com

OR, if you visit her Facebook page and leave a comment in the caption contest for this photo, you could WIN your portrait sitting for FREE and also have an upgrade to an 8 x 10 print.

How amazing is that?

Stones of Time -in the Community

Christine Aiken of Stones Of Time is featured this month at St James Anglican Church (138 Melville Street, Dundas, Ontario)

 The show is running for the whole month of March, every day.  

 You can also see her work at the Rural Creators' Collective

 (address and store hours on the side bar).

 To see the show, contact Christine at seefossilart@hotmail.com  or call 905-526-0523  or

 905-512-8461.  

She can speak to your or your group about the process, about her work, or just leave you to enjoy the display on your own.

 Christine will also be at the Carlisle Country Craft and Old-Fashioned Market Mercantile in August.  It promises to be a wonderful show!

New Year's Resolutions

A friend of mine told me the other day, that January 9th is the day that 75% of New Year's Resolutions fail.  I'm not sure how accurate that is, or how it was determined, but if you need a little boost for your own resolution, read on. 

If your resolution was to save money, maybe (like so many of us) you need a little extra help.  This toonie bank has to be smashed to get your savings out.  All the more incentive not to go raid it when you are short  $2 for your morning cup of coffee.  It may seem counter intuitive to pay for a "piggy" bank when you want to save money, but if you KNOW you are going to raid a standard piggy bank, then this might be just the thing...Natalie, of Remembrances estimates it will hold roughly $1000.00 when full of toonies.  Great to get kids learning to save too.

This is a picture of Mr. William Power, #2 in the Pod Collection by Remembrances before it was bisque fired.  It is available in the shop glazed, or unglazed, depending on how easy or difficult you want it to be to smash.

If your resolution was to relax, keep calm, and not stress out about things that pop up, maybe a little visual reminder would help.  Julie, of Rustic Revivals (on Etsy, and on Facebook) made up this little number, but feel free to contact her if you have a particular saying in mind...she's open to custom orders.

If your resolution was to take better care of yourself, what better place to start than your "outer shell".  Tara of On A Branch Soaps (on Etsy and on Facebook) has a full line of items to treat your skin well this winter.  With names like Monday Morning, Clean Sweep, Simply Lavendar, and Winter Chai, you are sure to find one to suit.  She also makes lip balm, cuticle balm, skin balm and even deodorant.

If your resolution was to be more "green" or environmentally friendly, Miriam of Minimade (on Etsy and on Facebook) has re-usable gift bags in multiple sizes, some of which are large enough to be used as totes for your groceries.

If your resolution was to let the creative juices flow, stay tuned for a great DIY idea coming this week.

And, if your resolution was to spend more quality family time together ---the date has been set for this year's Carlisle Country Craft and Old-Fashioned Market Mercantile.  If you are on Facebook, you can go to this page to get all the information, and updates as the show approaches.  It's August 23rd and 24th and promises to be a great event for the whole family.

I will leave you with a shot of last year's pie eating contest at the show - fun for all ages, I tell you.

Christmas in the Country Open House

30% off.

November 22 and 23, 2013 

Keep reading to see who's in on this one.

This is a big deal!

If you haven't been to the Rural Creators' Collective yet...or if you are a regular...this is one you don't want to miss out on.  Many of the vendors, along with the flower and gift shop downstairs, are offering an UNBELIEVABLE 30% OFF their already low prices for these two days only. 

Please note: items under $10.00 are excluded from this discount.

Roger, of Carlisle Canoe Co. is offering the 30% discount even on his large items!

Natalie, of Remembrances will have all of her pottery included in the discount.

Julie of Rustic Revivals (on Facebook and on Etsy) is participating.  

Roni of Metis Caravan is participating. 

Lisa,  of L'immaginaria (find her also on her own website and on Facebook) is participating.

Greg, of Full Circle Woodworks is participating.

Christine, of  Stones of Time  is participating.

Linda, of  Waylin Enterprises 

is offering 30% off the Henley Tea Set (regular price is $75.00, so that's a discount of $22.50!)

And Sandi, The Little Truffle Maker (see her on her own website, and on Facebook) will have a sweet surprise.

 

So if you haven't been over to the shop yet - the 22nd and 23rd would be a GREAT time to check it out. 

A hop, skip and a jump from Burlington, Guelph, Kitchener/Waterloo.

 It's only an hour from Toronto if you "aren't quite local" and it's worth the trip.  

If you are a regular customer - we thank you...

and hope you take advantage of the incredible discounts as well.

Free Seminar

Natural Wellness of Body and Spirit

From Native Traditions to Modern Trends

When: November 20th from 7 to 8:15

Where:  Rural Creators' Collective -  1467 Centre Rd. (4 Corners, Carlisle) Hamilton, ON

How to register:  email rusticrevivals@yahoo.ca or in person at the shop (address above) 

There will be a hypnotist and life coach,

and presentations about using natural products such as organic teas, soaps and balms (by Tara of On A Branch Soaps and possibly by Terra Teas).

 

 An artist from Trinity will speak about yoga and eating more naturally.

Metis Caravan and Stones of Time artists will be discussing being at one with nature in native traditions such as healing with stones and meditative drumming.

Linking up with:  Wildcrafting Wednesday at Mind Body and Sole

In Store Today - Truffle Samples

Sandi, The Little Truffle Maker will be in the store from noon until 4:00 today sampling her new Raspberry Vodka Chocolate Truffles.  Can't make it in today?  She'll be back next Thursday - October 24 - also from noon until 4:00 with more samples.

If you CAN make it in to the shop, take a few minutes to check out Julie's original Halloween decorations.  Not your every day run-of-the-mill decorations...Original creations that will make your haunt stand out, like this one:

A large cauldron with a large spoon and part of the quote from the three witches from Shakespear's Macbeth (Act 4): Double, double toil and trouble; Fire burn and cauldron bubble.

And this fantastic creation by Yvonne - a yard sign:

Community Calendar

Sandi, The Little Truffle Maker, handing out a sample to a very excited Julie last Thursday in the shop:

This week, you can find Sandi at:
October 10:The United Way Sale, Canada Centre of Inland Waters, Lakeshore Rd, Burlington from 9-3
October 12-13: Jade Gardens and Greenhouses, 5558 Trafalgar Rd. Milton, ON from 10-3

She will be handing out the 15% coupons for the store if you haven't gotten one yet.

Also this week, you can find Terra Teas at:
October 11: Olive and Kiwi Mountain Farmers Market, 567 Scenic Drive Hamilton, from 3-7
October 12: Binbrook Farmers Market at the Fairgrounds from 8-noon
October 13: CENTRO Market, 437 Brant St. Burlington from 9-2

Come sample some chocolates!

I'm giving you a day's notice so you can arrange your plans.  Tomorrow, October 3rd, Sandi The Little Truffle Maker will be handing out samples of her Orange Heat truffles right in the store!

 What a great hostess gift this would make if you are attending a Thanksgiving dinner shortly...and there happens to be a coupon over on the side bar...

 I'm pretty keen to try these green tea truffles, personally.

You can check out her Facebook page for other events, shows and sales she will be attending if you can't happen to make it in to the Carlisle store.