8 Cocktails To Make This Long Weekend

Meghan Finney ·

Who doesn’t love a three day weekend? An extra day to relax with family and friends. Whether you’ll be entertaining, or enjoying time at home, I wanted to share some drink recipes that look ah-mazing...

Maker Story: Halifax Paper Hearts

Meghan Finney ·

Halifax Paper Hearts' journey began on a trip to Calgary, Alberta to celebrate the wedding of two women they loved dearly. In recognition of the very special day, they wanted to give the couple a...

Maker Story: The Honey Bee Paperie

Meghan Finney ·

I have the most beautiful new arrivals to share with you today! When I'm curating products for the shop, I usually wait for my gut feeling to kick in and confirm whether the item in...

Maker Story: Rhubarb Paper Co.

Meghan Finney ·

Give a warm welcome to Rhubarb Paper Co., a sweet and tart greeting card and paper goods company from Annapolis Valley, N.S.! The owner and designer behind the cheeky cards, Anita, is married to her...

Cool Summer Hairstyles

Meghan Finney ·

Summer’s not over yet gals! There are still some hot days to be had, and I definitely don’t want to be firing up my blow dryer or hair straightener. I’d rather be on the way...

Monday Musings: 08.17.15

Meghan Finney ·

You can't rely on how you look to sustain you. What is fundamentally beautiful is compassion for yourself and for those around you. That kind of beauty enflames the heart and enchants the soul.  ...

DIY: Iced Coffee Popsicles

Meghan Finney ·

Ingredients: 1 ¾ to 2 cups cold coffee ½ - ¾ cups heavy cream Sugar to taste Directions: 1. Brew your favorite blend of coffee. 2. Mix coffee, cream and sugar in a measuring cup and...

Maker Story: Hello Sunshine

Meghan Finney ·

I think our sweet new vendor takes the cake! ;) Say hello to Hello Sunshine Soaps, a handmade soap company from beautiful British Columbia. For nearly a decade, owner/designer Kimberly has been formulating recipes and...

Maker Story: Foxhound Collection

Meghan Finney ·

One thing I've noticed about our maritime makers is how much the region's natural and colourful landscape shapes and presents itself in their products. Whether they feature the faint scent of pine, the perfectly imperfect cut...

Join us for a mid summer night's sale!

Meghan Finney ·

You're invited, tonight, to a mid-summer night's sale! Our neighbours downstairs, Escape Outdoors, are celebrating the opening of their new in-store coffee bar with a sale and a tasting and we're joining in on the...

Maker Story: Blissful Beauty Mineral Makeup

Meghan Finney ·

We're happy to welcome a newly-minted entrepreneur and the island's newest mineral makeup company to La Quaintrelle! Blissful Beauty Mineral Makeup is a cruelty free, hypo-allergenic, natural makeup line (with vegan options) that is suitable for...

Crushing On: Pineapples

Meghan Finney ·

Pineapples just scream summer to me! It seems they’re popping up everywhere. I think this trend is so cute, and I’ve rounded up a few pineapple clad items to tickle your fruity fancy! Sources: 1.,...