Redecor + Design
5660 Cowrie street V0N 3A0 Sechelt, BC, Canada

a warm hearted reminder that the purchase of any bowl (excluding current artists) will help feed your community the community bowl project is an on going effort to give back and share kindness 20% of bowl sales donated to @sc.communityservices once a month! ... bowl 1 - 10 wide, 4 high, $28 bowl 2 - 9 wide, 4 high, $34 bowl 3 - 7 wide, 3 high, $24 bowl 4 - 7x9x2, $32 lots more in shop

He was 18 when he enlisted. This was 1942 in front of his home in North Hatley, Quebec. A young man about to go to war at sea. My grandfather, Alfred Windle Bampton, was in the Royal Canadian Navy for 4.5 years. He traveled from Montreal to Halifax and then to Calgary for training. He was a Petty Officer in the engine room on board 3 ships, HMCS Camrose, HMCS Bowmanville, HMCS Malaspina. They were on convoy duty, sailing between Halifax and England and through the English Cha...nnel. Protecting the troops and supply ships across the Atlantic. 97,600 men served with the RCN during WWII. 7,122 women served. The RCN destroyed 33 enemy submarines during the war. They lost 22 warships and had over 2000 fatal casualties. My grandpa is 97 years old and still sharing his stories from sea. thank you for your service, your courage and your sacrifice

she had a vision, we brought it together... an exhausted Marie Curie meets the unstoppable Hedy Lamarr a sweet collaboration with two beautiful creatives! grateful to be a part of the magic ... spot a treasure you like? DM me and I’ll see if it’s still in the shop!

Michael Thonet, known as the German-Austrian inventor of the process of bentwood production. Early 1800’s. Fun facts: Thonet was the son of a master tanner. He married and had 7 sons and 6 daughters! At the worlds fair in Paris 1855, he was awarded a silver medal for furniture design. Thonet Mundus and Fabryka Mebli Gietych merged in the 1950’s...... Black bentwood rocker with a cane seat and back , made by FMG (label attached), Poland. $590 it’s been a well loved design... photo 4, Picasso in his studio photo 5, Renoir sketch classic, comfortable, timeless

these plates might be coming home with me if no one grabs them Hornby Island potter Heinz Laffin, 8.5, set of 3, $75

just like my grams, I LOVE my scarves! especially this time of year when layering is essential double gauze blanket scarves in 4 colors made by @veespoke 100% cotton, $69 each... See more

take a spoonful of dried tea leaves in your hand. Study their strange little rolled-up forms. Crush them together and breathe in their pungent aroma. Place them in a teapot and pour furiously boiling water over them and note the fragrance that arises-stimulating, tantalizing, refreshing. from two leaves and a bud vintage and local handmade vessels always stocked... tea, coffee, wine happy sipping See more

this stylish and creative coaster always brings me the best nautical treasures like these 2 framed ship photographs that you will see in Zac Efron’s film Charlie St Cloud (partially filmed in the West Vancouver Marina) 16 square, $42 each... See more

3 of my favorites right now from @robertscreeksoap london fog patchuli rose rosemary cedarwood ... the shop smells so good when I receive a fresh batch come load up for fall $7 each See more

to gather, to come together, in warm company, share a meal and a few stories there’s something special about dining outdoors, under the setting sun and next to the sea ...extra special when eating off antique Chinese plates from the late 1800’s!!! when these beauties came into the shop I knew they deserved some love and attention! ... my vision was old world, rustic with raw textures. my foundation...a couple of wobbly saw horses and long white washed cedar boards live edge charcuterie board crafted locally by @philsera2018 (sold, but more available in shop) mixed pottery vessels from my personal collection and some available at the shop greens and florals found in the wild and @lesfleursdefi beeswax candles poured locally by @flumecreekfarm our delicate and delicious menu prepared and served by James @plethorafinefoods sumac dusted Haida Gwaii halibut over a carrot purée with grilled corn and edamame succotash... I mean come on!!! sweets made locally by the talented @christophernormanchocolates chocolate ganache cake and local berries all enjoyed with a few B.C. wines and background tunes of Ray LaMontagne and Maggie Rogers it was lovely!

Sterling silver empower rings made with love and Magick by Tien Neo Eamas @tienneoeamas Tien and I first met through a business networking group in Vancouver around 2012 ! He was one of the founding members of BNI grand fortune city I was a member of this chapter for 4 years, building and growing my business skills as well as making meaningful connections with other like minded professionals while working at Fontile I saw Tien visit on occasion, working on design projec...ts and sourcing materials for his jewelry photo shoots! I distinctly remember a little chat we had...he was currently living on the Sunshine Coast and sharing his admiration for the positive energy and love he felt while being here...he told me to choose JOY, in whatever I do, choose JOY. and so I did and still do... and I now wear an empire ring with JOY to remind me of this, always rings range in size and price, come in and choose yours!

Do you know Del Miller? His story and his long list of entrepreneurship is impressive! he started early in his family’s jewelry store on Granville street, he was a watchmaker, an inventor, a businessman and an artist ! see link in bio for some history... I’m fortunate to have a few of Del’s older and newer paintings in the shop right now... blue hydrangeas, 12x16, $370, SOLD yellow center flowers, 11x13, $370 green abstract acrylic, 16x16, $325 land and sea, acrylic 16x16, $290 purple flowers, sand & acrylic 24x30, $400

hey there September! you’re looking warm and fresh this month I have some major goals, a big checklist and a ton of faith it’s all gonna happen!!! A few highlights to look forward to ...I have some new artists joining the shop...prepping for a vintage BC pottery feature wall...fuzzy warm boho blankets...the website (finally)...new jewelry designer...another GATHER table design...... with love and gratitude, thank you for your continued support, shopping local and small! here’s to a new month

I’m going to make everything around me beautiful, that will be my life said the first American interior decorator, Elsie de Wolfe I saw great potential in these three vintage lamp bases! I took them to my favorite lamp shop in Vancouver @the_victoria_lampshade_shop and Gail helped me rewire them and select new shades! sometimes these old beauties just need a little love and attention and they can glow again!... 1- $140 2-$160 3-$160 final three photos show before @ ReDecor + Design See more

mixed media artist and always colorful, Eric Allen Montgomery! when he lived in BC, Eric was well known for his work in promoting the arts! he also has a history in jewelry and glass now in Ontario and continuing to tell stories with stuff as he notes on Facebook !... the 2 vintage pieces I have in shop right now definitely have a story ... come take a look! Waiting is, 28 wide 70 high, light box plugs in, price just reduced, $1400 Yardbird, 15 wide 5 high, $225 last photo from bandcamp.com @ ReDecor + Design See more

wanderlust: a strong desire for or impulse to wander or travel and explore the world ... or in this case, beautiful BC ! I was in the Kootenays last week for a quick 5 days...had a nice visit with my 97 year old grandpa then to the lake to hang with my mom, sister and fam! I used drive home more often in my 20’s, pack the cooler, play the mix cd and stop in every small town along the way! ... the inspiration is everywhere! layers of history and stories, creative souls and of course so many treasures to find! unpacking some beauties today and rearranging the shop! Can’t wait to show you! See more

Heinz Laffin, veteran potter from Hornby Island, born in Germany and arrived in Canada in 1953. He joined Wayne Ngan on Hornby in the 70’s and has become one of the best well known potters in Canada! large beautiful stoneware bowl, lush blue glaze, 13.5 wide, 5 high, $180 gorgeous vessel perfect to serve salad, pasta, or fill it with fresh picked plums ... I read that Heinz still throws on a kick wheel that he made himself! next road trip... island bound last photo taken by Don Peterson @ ReDecor + Design

quick road trip coming up! sad to leave this gorgeous coast line... but excited to see my family we’re headed to the Kootenays for some r+r, lake swimming, sunbathing and wine! a few changes to the shop hours... Saturday 15th, 10am-2pm Sun, Mon, Tues, closed Wednesday 19th say hello to Ellen 10-4 Thursday 20th, 10-2 I’ll be back on the 21st and I’m sure I’ll have a few new treasures See more