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GARDEN GATE: Episode 338 – Hand Crafted Felt Easter Ornaments! (Mar 13, 2026)

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The snow is starting to melt and it’s already starting to feel like Spring, especially here at the shop! Easter is just around the corner and we’re excited to share our newest arrivals from Stitch By Stitch! These beautifully detailed felt ornaments are ethically handmade by artisans who genuinely enjoy what they do, and most … Read more

GARDEN GATE: Episode 337 – New Quirky Mugs and Cards! (Feb 27, 2026)

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Last fall we started carrying a new line of cards from Amélie Legault. She is a Montreal-based author and illustrator known for her quirky and playful creations that bring joy to all ages. Our customers loved her fun cards so much, so this year we brought in some mugs as well! Birds wearing slippers, beavers … Read more

GARDEN GATE: Episode 336 – New Wooden Jigsaw Puzzles! (Feb 13, 2026)

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Brenda was recently at the Gift Show in Toronto, and met a new company making some really neat puzzles! StumpCraft is a jigsaw puzzle workshop based out of Calgary, Alberta. They locally craft laser-cut, heirloom quality puzzles showcasing the best of Canadian fine art! We brought in some of their smaller puzzles first, which are … Read more

GARDEN GATE: Episode 307 – No Tax on Puzzles!! (December 6, 2024)

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Puzzling is a great past time for cold winter days.

We have the most beautiful puzzles that are sometimes hard to keep in stock! We carry a few different lines. Pomegranate, Galison, The Occurrence and Michael Storrings.

When we’re looking for puzzles (and just about any product) for the shop we try first to get Canadian made, then we aim for high quality. These puzzles fit the bill.

The Occurrence line is made in Canada and all the artists who design the art are also Canadian. Even the boxes are Made in Canada!

Pomegranate puzzles are beautiful works of art. The pieces fit together very well and the colours are stunning. With images from artists like VanGogh, The group of seven, William Morris and more, people often glue and frame the work. Or if you like something a bit more vintage or groovy, check out the Rex Ray puzzle.

We get supply regularly so drop in often for your next project puzzle. From Dec. 14th, 2024 to February 15th, 2025 all puzzles are tax free thanks to the Federal government initiative.

 

GARDEN GATE: Episode 306 – Canadian Made! (November 22, 2024)

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Over the past 22 years The Avant-Garden Shop has been building up a wide collection of Canadian Made items. As much as possible, we will support local and Canadian artists because this supports our local economy and community. When you shop locally and purchase Canadian made items, we are then able to donate to the … Read more

GARDEN GATE: Episode 270 – Dog Bite Steel – Turning garbage into ART! (July 7, 2023)

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  We had a lot of fun recently going to Dog Bite Steel in Uxbridge to pick out some new pieces! The shelves are now overloaded with these unique pieces made with recycled oil and propane tanks. J.P Schoss designs, cuts, and welds everything by hand and his wife Brenda paints them! Come down to … Read more

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