Plan B

I checked out Plan B, a truly unique merchants’ cooperative, a couple of days ago.

Opened since October 2011, this shop is located at 2180 Gottingen Street and is open 7 days a week. (http://planbhfx.ca/
and www.facebook.com/PlanBHalifax)

Featuring more than 25 merchants and artisans, Plan B is the solution for super small entrepreneurs. Working together, they can now have a permanent, brick and mortar street level space at an affordable cost.

Basically, they added up the costs involved with leasing the space and expenses, and divided it by square foot to determine the rent. For example, a small cubby rents for $30 a month.


All the members pitch in and work in the store a day or two a week.


While there are other artisan co-ops, this is the only mercantile co-op in the city.

And what’s sold in the store is even more unique than the operation itself.


There’s lots of vintage here -- clothes, video games, vinyl, and so much more. Jewelry, electric cigar box guitars, fascinators, mid-century furniture and accessories, featured original artwork and even taxidermy. Yes, taxidermy. And that’s just the tip of the iceberg.

You really never know what you’ll find here and the stock changes all the time.

So plan to check it out more than once, plan to spend a lot of time there, and plan to always find something interesting.

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calling London...

“Hey! Hey! Hey...London!”

Yup, that’s right. I’m calling London. And London is calling me back!


Last weekend, I had the pleasure of walking into London Loft (www.londonloft.ca) that’s  located in Historic Properties.

Opened since February in the old Argyle Fine Art Gallery (for you Haligonians), London Loft boasts “British inspired furniture and accessories with a twist of Rock and Roll.”


Trust me, it does not disappoint.

The second I stepped across the doorstep, I knew it was different from anything else offered here in Halifax. I was taken aback by the beautiful floors, incredible lighting, wood beams, and it’s true loft vibe.


To be perfectly honest, I kinda wanted to move in.

In addition to all of this...the furniture and accessories are exactly as promised. It’s refreshing...they know exactly who they are and what they offer.

And it looks like they also know exactly who their customer is, too. Their wares are all beautifully displayed in small vignettes, and it’s warm and welcoming. Like hanging out in a cool house of a friend that has a bit of rock and roll edge.

What could be better?

It’s very reasonably priced for the quality. Yes, really.

If you are not looking to make a bold move in your design style, you would still be missing out if you don’t take a cruise through. It offers a lot of handsome, more traditional english furniture and accessories as well.

Remember, even smaller items and accessories can be incorporated into your existing style and have a big impact.


I took a lot of pictures for you to see...and I’ll definitely be back.


People, London is calling! You should listen.



 

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Homes Halifax...in my kitchen

If you happened to pick up the 2012 edition of Homes Halifax (free glossy mag published once a year by The Coast)...check out page 53.

Here, you will see my kitchen! It’s one of the four kitchens in Halifax featured in the “Dream Kitchens” main story.


So excited to be included...thanks Coast! It was fun having a photographer here in late March.


Homes Halifax has lots of other great stuff in it too...lots of renovating advice from local experts and a local shopping directory (also featuring a picture of my kitchen!).


The local shopping directory is fantastic for anyone interested in home renovations, interior design, DIY and more. Twenty-eight pages of local info you really need to know.


I’ll be hanging on to this for reference, that’s for sure!


Be sure to pick up your copy before they are gone.










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