New Umbra is HERE!!!!

Hello!
Guess What?
A new UMBRA order is here!!!! WHOOOHOO!
Here's a couple of the newest designs, but check out our Facebook page for lots more photos!

This right here is just about the CUTEST thing I've ever seen.... its a little house tissue box cover!! And the tissue comes out the chimney!! Oh man, I just about died when I saw these in the catalog but do you know the best part?.....They are only $4.95!!!! Its crazy! Less than 5bucks for all that adorableness AND practicality! (No one likes to see the Kleenex box, no matter how fluffy and cheesy and awesome the soft-focus white kittens are on it...)
Now this guy here we've had in the store before but I don't think I've show you here on the blog- its a super duper bath tub caddy! Complete with extendable arms to fit your small or big tub, a nice book stand, soap dish and, most importantly, wine glass holder. (Don't tell me you've been taking baths without a lovely glass of Pinot Noir within arms reach this whole time?! How barbaric!)

MAY28th

WHOO!! May28th is here!! Ok- you might be getting a little confused or assume we are just a little bit off on the calendar. Nope! May28th is the new brand of watches we are carrying in the stores!! These watches are super fun and come in an eclectic and vast collection of bright patterns, cool graphics and every colour under the sun. The collection is so much fun, and there is definitely something for everyone. At only $39.95 each, you can actually afford to get a couple! One for each wrist maybe? The brand May28th is the creation of Latvian designer Agni Tilla, who like all great designers invented a product when faced with a personal need, in this case interesting, colourful and affordable watches to wear everyday. With Canadian designer Gillian Johnson now developing many of the designs; influenced by texture, nature, art and graphic design, these watches are truly a unique and functional accessory for everyone. The watches have a quartz movement, are water resistant, and have a plastic face and band.
Come check 'em out!

"Finally", I think to myself as I take a sip of my cocktail, "my place is ready for my awesome patio party!". The doorbell rings and the first of my guests arrives. "We loved the invitations you sent out!" they say. "Would you actually have us killed if we didn't show up?". "Obviously", I say.

I pour them drinks from my Zak! acrylic pitcher
and serve them hors d'oeuvres from my bright red Zak! melamine tray.
"I love your patio ware! Is it all BPA, PVC, Phthlate and Lead free?" "Why yes, yes it is, thanks for asking!"

The doorbell rings again- the rest of my guests have arrived! I usher everyone onto my patio and we bask in the sun (my fair-skinned friends take shelter under my brightly coloured umbrellas).

I hear my robot kitchen timer buzzing from inside, so I run into the kitchen to get the rest of the food ready.

My multi-colour footed nesting bowls from Zak! are perfect for serving up all my dips,veggies and salads.
As I head back out to the patio with all the food, I see my guests have broken out the margaritas and are already thoroughly enjoying themselves. Good thing I'm using my acrylic margarita glasses, in case things get a little tipsy.


As the sun sets, I light my floating candles
and turn on the string of lights I made summer appropriate by dolling them up with mini organza lantern covers. What seems like minutes later, I look at my cute zen floral clock

and realize it's much too late and my guests and I have taken far too many shots from my man & woman shot glasses.


As I gently kick all my friends out of my house, I pat myself on the back for throwing such a successful patio party!

(Super cute product story by Emily in Vancouver! Thanks Em!)

home sweet GNOME....

Gnomes- those sneaky and mysterious, yet somehow adorable, little dudes keep popping up everywhere! Just this week alone, we've had multiple gnome sightings in the store... better keep your eyes peeled for these little guys, you never know when you might see one!

Porcelain lamp $51.95

Salt & Pepper shakers $11.95

Greeting card $3.95

Gnome bank $18.95

Garden Gnome $52.95

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Summer is here! (HOPEFULLY!)

Its been hard to get excited about Summer sincethe weather has been such a cruel mistress lately (hail in MAY?!!, are you kidding me?), but lets all keepour collective fingers crossed we have weathered the storm and are now on the way to bright, clear days and warm sunshine.
In the spirit of optimism, let us share with you some of theawesome new summer essentials (and fun non-essentials too!) we have in the stores:

Super fun recycled melamine ware great for the outdoor get togethers or even just brightening up the kitchen for everyday ware!

Ice cream on a picnic? Yum!! Enjoy your favourite cold dishes you've never dreamed about taking out with you with these babies!

Ok, so this badass octopus kite will probably represent my summer. It is GIANT reaching 260" long!! This will definitely attract any eyes within a kilometer radius.

(This kite is not responsible for any jealousy from others).

Portable ping pong, my idea of a good time. Conveniently packed and ready to go for any occasion involving a hard surface (or any surface that could make the game more interesting).

Shower curtains GALORE!

We have just received a huge order of all kinds of shower curtains and bath accessories- close to 50 styles of shower curtains alone! If yours is looking dingy, you've recently moved or you've been putting off replacing a tired one, come check the selection while it lasts! (oh, by the way... all these are either fabric or eco-friendly PEVA/EVA, so no harmful vinyl shower curtains here! yay!)

NEW! Slim Notebooks made from Recycled Leather/Paper in 24 amazing shades! Only $6.95ea! I am completely obsessing over these, the colours are SO GOOD! I think about them when I'm at home at night, I play around with making new colour combinations several times a day in the store, I think about outfits inspired by these and people who might love these just as much as I do. OBSESSED.

Pets @ Paboom

How much is that doggie in the window? (arf! arf!) The one with the waggley tail How much is that doggie in the window? (arf! arf!) I do hope that doggie's for sale! Well, you are in luck!!....because these pooches are for sale and they even come house-trained. FIFI the French Poodle- In HOT Pink & Black- $73.95 PUGSLY the Pug- Matte White, 2 perky poses. $73.95 OSCAR the Dachshund- Matte White or Black. $43.95

New Furniture!

We have received a lot of new furniture this week, some at super amazing prices! If you are looking to spiff up your pad or replace that wobbly, chipped coffee table, check these out or visit us for even more options!

Condolisa Side Table- Use the inside/nooks for storage or display. HiGloss White ($169.95)

Diamond Hatch Mirror 20"x20" Special Price: $25.95 (Originally $63.95)

Stellar Storage Ottoman- Top opens to hollow body for storage, part of the Stellar series of tables (Coffee & Side tables w/Glass top) $149.95

Link Mirror White 27.5"x20" Special Price: $28.95 (Originally $69.95)

Tripod Coffee Table- Brushed Nickel w/gls. top. Special Price: $199.95 (Originally $459.95)

Berlin Coffee Table- Chrome plated base w/smoke glass. $349.95

* Side tables available in both these styles as well.

Flapper Coatrack- HiGloss white w/ 9 flip-down hooks 67" tall. $149.95