Keepsakes is a registered non-profit organization, including a board of Directors and an Annual General Meeting.Keepsakes opened in the Exchange District in 2006. The gallery remained in the Exchange location for six years - until 2012. Over 75 Manitoba artists were featured in a 1400 square foot area. Art included Glassware, Pottery, Raku, Stained glass, Paintings, Calligraphy, Mixed Media, Photography, Jewellery, Greeting Cards and much more! Highlights included a handpainted 1885 vault door and handpainted faux marble floor / laquer waxed, by Keepsakes artists - Jennifer RL, Colleen C and Joy W-S. The floor was polished faithfully by Perry H.
tara's woven work is informed by her studies in textile arts at the ontariocollege of art and design and inspiredby her travels to thailand were where she learned traditional silk weavingtechniques. her loom is set up in the studio area of the winnipeg shop where you will often find her surrounded by skeins of beautiful yam rhythmically creating a one of akind luxurious scarf. although tara no longer has as much time as she would like to weave, it is the place she goes to calm her mind.
Spencer Gifts LLC, a lifestyle retail company operates two unique, national brands, Spencer's and Spirit Halloween throughout the United States, Canada and online.Spencer'sSpencer's is the mall destination for entertainment, excitement and fun. For over 60 years we have been offering unique product for the lifestyle style of our core 18-24 year old guest, always inspired by humor and irreverence.Originally a mail-order catalog in Easton, P,a Spencer's has been the leader in fun and novel products from the Whoopie Cushion to lava lights. In 1963 Spencer's expanded its reach and opened its first store in the Cherry Hill Mall in Cherry Hill, New Jersey where we continue to operate. From the outset, Spencer's quickly became an oasis within the mall environment offering our guests an entertaining experience both through its merchandising and product mix. In 2003, under new management, Spencer's lifted the bar higher and set out to reinvent itself. Remaining true to its roots, the reinvention process remained focused on Spencer's strong history and commitment to irreverence, humor and fun.
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The Green Scene is a specialty shop featuring tropical plants, art, gift ware, home accessories, and unique items for home design and décor.Every home owner has a deep and personal connection with the design and décor of their house. This bond is strengthened with pride in finding unique and dazzling items that inspire conversation and questions like 'where did you find that?!'The Green Scene has been in business since 1957, spreading the word about their boutique shop, showroom, and greenhouse. Feng ShuiTropical plants are brought in from around the world, nurtured and maintained until a lucky home-owner with a fine taste for specialty items, hears about this wonderful shop, comes in, and takes the perfect piece to accent their home.People who come into the store, whether they've heard about it from a friend, or were curious about the Lilac street storefront, are consistently blown away by the size, smells, colours, and ambiance of the interior.