Emerson Supply Co
419 Pelissier St N9A 4L2 Windsor, ON, Canada

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Have you heard the news that my friend Jodi McLean at Terra Green Gardens has opened a beautiful boutique filled with a collection of hand-picked, handmade items? If you haven't had a chance to welcome her to town I really recommend making a trip out to see her at 264 Dalhousie Street! Very excited for you Terra Green Gardens!

It's not just any old sunny Saturday morning! Today's the day we speak up for the earth by flicking off our lights at 8:30pm also known as Earth Hour ! The simple act of collective darkness at 8:30 brings global attention to the issues facing our planet! By choosing to participate today you're joining one of the world's largest environmental movements that involve people across 178 countries. Given the circumstances, we still want this hour (or more) of sitting in darkne...ss to be fun so Earth Hour has created a great list of 20 ideas that you can do in the dark! One of them is reading by candlelight! Candle by: Poetry of the Gods Match Stick Striker by: Amy Farkas Small Batch Ceramics #Connect2Earth https://latest.earthhour.org/earthhour-at-home

The store has a new look, new layout and new products and I’ve also spent a lot of time growing our children’s section! If you’re still looking for Easter goodies for the little ones Emerson Supply has everything from blocks to books and for a variety of ages! These adorable wooden characters are made by Tiny Tree Wood Co. and the garland in the back is made by Addy & Jack Co.. I have a string of the Addy & Jack garland hung in the store and it adds a really fun touch to th...e space! Definitely perfect for a kids room or a playroom. Send me a DM if you want to see some photos of what else we have in the children’s section

Finnie is here to remind you that we're open Wednesday until 4:30pm and tomorrow 10 - 6pm! If you're shopping around for your 4-legged friend we have dog treats, collar bows and new dog shampoo! All handcrafted and locally made! Only the best for your best friend!

I am extremely grateful for all of the customers who have shown support this year; you’ve made it possible for me to expand my product offerings so I now offer enough essential products to be able to stay open during the lockdown in Windsor Essex County. It is especially important to me that there be a local source for sustainable, reusable and natural, alternatives to common products around the home and I’m humbled to be able to provide that to our community. Whether you nee...d all purpose cleaner or a dish brush, razors or menstrual products, shampoo, conditioner, or shower gel, you’ll find a more sustainable, and environmentally friendly, option here. Check us out online as well; the team has been hard at work on a site update with a new look and more products available for local delivery or curbside pick-up with more items being added daily. Thank you for all of your support this year; let’s be safe as we close out the final weeks of 2020 on a positive note!

Today’s gift guide is important because it actually features part the reason why I’m able to stay open as an essential business as we enter lockdown in Windsor Essex County. When I launched the store it was always my intention to have a wide selection of natural, reusable, and refillable options for home and personal care. I’ve now achieved that to the point that the variety of products available at the store allows me to qualify as essential; you can shop our selection of cl...eaning products (some of which are featured below) as well as personal care and hygiene products all made with sustainability in mind. Keep an eye on stories, and check highlights, for updates on expanded hours to allow us to serve more people in the lead-up to Christmas, while maintaining the safety standards you expect from the businesses you shop at this year. 2020 Sustainable Gift Guide: Clean Freak Collection We have a great selection of natural cleaning products to choose from. Keep your home safe from germs and harsh chemicals with the help of Nellies! Featured here we have: Compressed wood cellulose sponge & Chic Design Swede Cloth from @KliinCo Replaceable head vegetable fibre dish brush from @la_droguerie_ecologique Organic Cotton Unpaper towels from @emersonsupplyco Jute Dish Tawashi from @OttersandAcorns Floor Care, One Soap & All Purpose Cleaner from @NelliesClean #yqg #essex #windsor #amherstburg #yqgmade #shop519 #WEmadeit #yqgbusiness #shopyqg #handmade #imakestuff #handcrafted #supportlocal #shoplocal #ecoliving #closetheloop #wastereduction #naturalliving #ecodesign #nature #naturalfibre #plantbased #greencleaning #greenproducts #inspiredbynature #allnatural #cleanhome #nontoxic

2020 Sustainable Gift Guide: Way of Will Collection The best essential oil based personal care items for anyone on your list!... These products from @WayOfWillShop make a perfect gift for under the tree or a delightful stocking stuffer! Featured here are; Serum for Normal to Sensitive Skin Facial Cleanser for All Skin Types Facial Toner for Normal to Sensitive Skin and Deodorant Spray in Grapefruit & Lavender Also shown are our Emerson Supply Co Makeup Remover Wipes, specially designed to help remove makeup, and made with organic cotton flannel and terry in black so you never have to ruin a washcloth with mascara again; just rinse & reuse then run through the laundry in a wash bag when they need a deeper clean and save all of those disposable pads from ending up in the trash. Come into the store to sample the range of scents available in both the deodorant spray and baking-soda-free stick deodorant and be sure to check out the Essential Sensitive Skin Face Oil, made with Frankincense and Borage; perfect to protect their skin from everything winter is about to throw at them. #yqg #essex #windsor #amherstburg #yqgmade #discoveryqg #shop519 #WEmadeit #yqgbusiness #shopyqg #handmade #imakestuff #handcrafted #supportlocal #shoplocal #ecoliving #closetheloop #wastereduction #lowimpactmovement #greenproducts #toxinfree #toxinfreeliving #toxinfreehome

Today is the 1st Day of Fall! As temperatures start to get cooler, animals will seek shelter in non ideal locations. We understand that people don’t want mic...e, snakes, lizards..in their home. However, please NEVER use sticky traps or rodenticides. They are inhumane and the animal suffers a slow and painful death. Instead use live traps, ultrasonic repellers, and unpleasant scents. Just a friendly reminder that we share this planet with our animal friends. #coexistpeacefully Other humane options but not limited to the following: *Peppermint Oil *Steel Wool *Rodent Repellent sprays sold online *Irish Spring bars cut up *Rolling Log Mouse Traps (no water) *Catch & Release Mouse Traps

As we adjust to the idea that our world in in flux, and will remain so for quite some time, nearly everyone is making adjustments to the way they conduct their lives. One way that people are adjusting is by avoiding going out to public places unless absolutely necessary, while others are adding safety precautions to an otherwise largely unchanged way of living. We want to be able to serve everyone in the way they feel most comfortable so I have decided to extend the hours the... store is open Wednesday to Friday to allow people more time to get out, and will be closing to regular business on Tuesday to allow customers who would like to be able to browse the store without the worry of physical distancing in our small space. Customers will now be able to book half hour time slots on Tuesday between 12:00 and 4:00 on Tuesdays and have the store to themselves. Some may worry about feeling obligated to make a purchase during their time slot and avoid making an appointment because of concerns that they’d be inconveniencing me if they don’t buy something. Please don’t be concerned about that; I will be in the store, working on new products, bookkeeping, etc during these times anyway so please don’t hesitate to contact me at [email protected] to book a time starting next Tuesday. Stay tuned for more updates on how service will be updated as we enter the fall and winter months, with the addition of an appointment scheduler and expansion of the online catalogue and shipping options across Canada. New hours: Tuesday by Appointment Wednesday-Friday 10:00-4:30 Saturday 10:00-3:00

Tomorrow from 11:00 until 3:00 we will be hosting the Open Air Maker Market in the parkette near the store at 49 Talbot St N in Essex. Come out and check out the selection of handmade goods including makers from across the county. Be sure to pop into the store as well where Stephen from CHOK Fine Chocolates CHOK fine chocolates will be set up selling his edible art in the form of fine Swiss chocolates. Vendors in the park include:... Kim’s Sewn Creations Equanimity Soap Company The Woven Spirit Lavalux Jewelry Naturally Infused Thread Setter Wreaths & More by Debi ...and more! Vendors will be spaced out for maximum distancing and masks are recommended while in the parkette to ensure the safety of all attendees. Sanitizer will be available at the entrance to the parkette and throughout the event. We will have disposable masks available for those without and vendors will be selling reusable cloth face masks at the event. Come out and enjoy some of the last days of summer and support our local artists and makers #shopsmall #shoplocal #supportsmallbusiness #yqg #essex #windsor #amherstburg #yqgmade #shop519 #WEmadeit #yqgbusiness #shopyqg #handmade #imakestuff #handcrafted #supportlocal #ecoliving #closetheloop #wastereduction

Exciting to see another business focused on reducing waste and our impact on the environment moving to a vibrant new community, and expanding their selection! It’s only a good thing when businesses like Kristina’s succeed!

I really didn't want to talk about concentration camps tonight. But today I've seen a certain post going around saying something to the effect of "Germany didn'...t take down their concentration camps, so why should we take down Confederate statues?" Whew. Deep breaths. In 2004 I went to Germany (one of a few trips I took there). Part of the trip entailed visiting some historical sites related to WWII. I sat in the courtroom in Nuremberg where Goering and crew were tried and condemned for their actions. I can tell you, there was NOT ONE BIT of honor for them in that room. We watched a graphic video in English, German, and Hebrew detailing the atrocities these men were condemned for. The theme of the lecture was "What they did was horrible. We as a nation stood behind it. We own it. And we will never allow it to happen again." Know what we didn't see? A single freakin' statue of a Nazi. But while we're talking statues, let's talk Dachau. The Dachau visit was the day after we went to Nuremberg, and my heart just couldn't take it. So my dad went, took lots of photos, and told us about it. Dachau is completely saturated in remorse and resolve. There is nothing honoring any soldier. There is no glory in the Germany of WWII. There are no "alternate story lines." The statues there glorify those who were tortured and killed by the Nazis. One of the most famous statues at Dachau portrays skeletons strewn across barbed wire because so many of the prisoners ended their lives by throwing themselves into the fences and being shot, rather than suffer another day at the hands of the SS. This particular statue though is the one I want to talk about. It is called "The Unknown Prisoner." He stands tall and proud- because the prisoners were required to keep their heads bowed and eyes averted. He has his hands in his pockets- because the prisoners were forbidden to do so. He is not wearing a hat- because the prisoners were required to wear a hat on penalty of death. And his inscription reads "To Honor the Dead, To Remind (or warn) the Living." This statue is brazenly defiant. And I love it. So if you want to compare the way Germany has kept their history alive with the way the South has, don't look at it in statues and memorials. If we want to follow Germany's lead, every plantation would be a solemn memorial to a dark time in our nation's history. There would be no weddings there- just like there are no weddings in Auschwitz. There would be no nostalgia for days gone by, but only reminders of the horrors of those enslaved. If we want to follow Germany's lead, then every statue of a Confederate general should be replaced by a statue of a slave breaking free of their chains, or standing proud in defiance of the slaveholders. Don't make comparisons if you're not willing to follow them through all the way. For further reading: http://www.privacurity.com/prisoner/ https://www.kz-gedenkstaette-dachau.de/en/

Getting ready for Father’s Day with some new stock of @rockwellrazors safety razors and sheaths, humanely collected horsehair shave brushes from VieLong, and two new exclusive products only available in-store at Emerson; four handmade ceramic shave bowls from @amyfarkas.smallbatchceramics and a custom scented, luxurious shave soap from @equanimitysoap Come in Tuesday through Saturday 10:00-3:00 to check out these and other great gift options for dad’s special day. Note: shave soap is currently pre-order as it’s still curing; it will be ready later this week. There are ONLY FOUR shave bowls available and they won’t be listed in the online store, so don’t wait if you want one; more will be available in the future but not in time for Fathers Day

Excited and a little bit nervous to reopen this morning; cautiously optimistic. Come on down and see all the new products added in the last two months

Melissa has outdone herself with the decadent and intoxicating The Candle line. A sophisticated elevation of the hand poured natural candle; these truly are boujee bougies from @poetryofthegods @ Emerson Supply Co

The first of a number of new brands and products that will be available at the store when we reopen; I’m so excited to feature even more independent Canadian makers and brands like Way of Will that share the mission of providing beautiful and useful natural products that provide an alternative to products that are harmful to ourselves and our environment

To those of you wondering when we’ll be reopening in light of the announcement on easing restrictions, I unfortunately won’t be opening up like normal right away. I’m setting up a system to book appointments through my website so one person (or two people from the same household) can come and shop the store without concern for physical distancing. As I mentioned at the beginning of all of this, I have a respiratory issue that makes me a higher risk for complications if infec...ted, so I’ll need to take some extra precautions and be more careful in how I handle reopening. I look forward to being able to return to helping Windsor Essex County reduce their environmental impact and hopefully, if everything goes well as we roll out Phase One across the province, that will be soon enough, but for now you will still be able to order online for pickup or delivery. I’ll post a link shortly to start booking private appointments for in-store shopping See more

Last day to get your orders in for delivery in Windsor Essex county before Mother’s Day! #yqghandmade

They’re not on the website yet but message me to claim one of these incredible gourd birdhouses from local maker @lockdownvictorygardens