WOW AND THEN - JOINING 25 OTHER CREATIVES!!!

Wow and Then.. and 25 other creatives will be at the Vintage With Flair - Christmas in the Country! located at the  Red Deer Lake Community Hall,Map to Red Deer Lake Community Hall.!!!!  Easy find off of hwy 22x. Head west of McLeod Trail at the south end of Calgary on 22x.. 3 km.. then watch for the Large Highway Directional sign.. turn south  at 118 St.(Tanbridge School on the corner),  follow down the hill 1.5 km.. then left into the roadway to the Community Centre!!!!

November 5 - 9 -4pm     $3.00    Enjoy an intimate hidden country venue!!  Local vendors .. home and seasonal decor, hand designed wearables, jewelry, clothing and of course #vintage uniquities!!! Food concession and Tea Wagon.. Wheelchair accessible!! See you there!!

ON THE HUNT

Spring seems to be when we at Wow and Then get the urge to go on a road trip for "hunting" for treasure.   Kind of like birds taking their yearly pilgrimage north or south depending on the season.  It is the season of change, renewal, new life and hints of color resurfacing, depending on which direction you drive.  We have our favorite haunts, that most often the unusual decorating uniquities  for inside or out, surface.  I like to try to see past the "same old" kind of pieces and dig for the unusual, or most unlikely.  Those are the pieces that inspire me or cause me to see another purpose.. It might be their color, or lack thereof and  crusty from time.   With summer planting just around the corner I will be watching for galvanized, tin, wood, enamel and painted finds to showcase the myriad of colors.   Decorating outdoors is popular for even the most novice of gardeners, and here in southern Alberta, portable gardens are a perfect solution to the very changeable weather patterns sometime within hours;  allowing for removal to shelter or cover.   As we are located in Cowboy Country, western memorabilia is always on our list of must haves.  So our sights are set on a treasure hunt of vintage, garden, rusty, western, and the unusual and of course just as importantly a  change of scenery.

Please call ahead to make sure we are open. as we will have a shortened work week.. thank you..     403   9226888.

     

Making your Home your Sancutuary

What comes to mind when you think of home?  Albeit your own home, home growing up or another's home that brings a sense of comfort and peace.
I'm sure we can all find one or more such places presently or in our memory banks.   For myself, home needs to evoke a place of  destraction(not sure if that's a word but you know what I mean).  Where the distractions of life become distant, where I can put my  feet up and turn it all off.  Using pieces of history whether from within your family  or finds you have incorporated along the way, all help in creating a sense of peace, interest, and comfort.  Sometimes it's just a simple addition of a a treasured piece, like a vintage book, an fun box camera or Gram's old rocking chair that create a sense of history, memory and conversation.  Repurposing has become the buzz word of the day promoting reusing, incorporating and creating.  This gives limitless choices when decorating,  from paint choices and finishes, to discovering small out of the way shops offering a plethora of uniquities to find that one special piece.  

This is a vintage Duncan Fyfe table and 4 chairs that has been redone to give a cottage chic look, it has been  updated and  still retains its function but incorporates the history and integrity of the past.

JANUARY

January the first month of the year brings to mind, snow, cold and sunshine.  Oh and yes.. my reminder of becoming another year older.   This January however has been springlike with my first ever snowless and warm birthday.
That in itself is a gift making winter seem that much shorter.

vintage high boy distressed paint  $195.

Antique ceiling tiles $50. ea

Vintage Erector set  $85.

 I have been hunting and gathering over the Christmas break for both the shop and The Vintage Chicks sale in June  looking for those Wow factor pieces.. for home and garden.  Some have arrived at the shop and well.. there will be sneak peeks  for later additions.  New products arrive weekly and you will find decorator items along with collector pieces.  Never be afraid to ask.. as you never know what I have stashed behind the door.   

Christmas is more than just a Day

As we anticipate the celebration of December 25th,  the season has taken on its full essence at Wow and Then.  The outside of the shop is now decked in greenery and even our mascot bear is sporting a white garland scarf.  With the announcement of impending snow last Thursday.. I spent the afternoon enjoying the last of the warm autumn air putting fall away and stringing up winter and Christmas decor.  Then.. the pretty snowflakes made the scene complete.  Inside it is warm and cozy with the scent of pine boughs and the glimmer of vintage balls and decor filling the rooms.  It brings me great joy to use my creativity and finds to decorate and persuade my visitors of their beauty and welcomed addition to their homes.  If you too enjoy the whole experience of preparing for Christmas.. you will enjoy taking your time in Wow and Then, Thursday - Sunday 12ish - 5ish.  I will have the coffee on ...

10 DAYS TO GO

It is hard to believe.. but 10 days till The Vintage Chicks Sale in Priddis.  I've heard tools buzzing and had the aroma of fresh paint and the sound of creativity wafting throughout the Province of Alberta reaching me here in Calgary and at my shop Wow and Then in Longview.  I've heard the excitement of vendors and customers alike and we are so excited about sharing this great venue with each one.  Hope that each of you have ear marked either Friday June 10th  4 - 9 pm and Saturday June 11th 9 - 5 pm.  The food at our  "Inhouse Concession", run by Amy Nicole Catering,  promises to be to die for and don't forget to have your momento picture  taken at our " Vintage Hat Photo Booth" ,  photos by Gumdrop Photography with Heather at the camera.
There will be something for everyone inside and out and our hopes are that the day will be filled with fun, laughter and great finds..
Till next week,

Pam

More space for your shopping pleasure

We have been very busy at Wow and Then, removing a wall, repainting and replacing and adding new and refound items.. Over the month of April a transformation has taken place.  Mr. Gord has spent many hours building, changing up and still is tweeking this and that.. We feel very comfortable and from the comments of our customers over the past 2 weekends they are too.   We will be hosting a grand renovation sale.. the 3rd weekend in May.. food, door prizes and bring the coupon from the Country Register for a 20% discount when you spend $40 and over.. Take a drive out weather is only getting better, have a visit, and check out our new digs and even our Man Cave.

Christmas Decorating Part 2...

Christmas Decorating Part 2...

Ever opened up the decorations and found that somehow, the Christmas lights were all burnt out and .... in an absolute jumble!!

Problem solved, prelit Christmas Trees!!!