September 15, 2011

Git along little doggies....

Well, we hate to say goodbye but our current show, Creature Comforts, will be taken down next week. 


"Full Speed" by Tamara Thornton (sold)

We have so enjoyed just staring at the dynamic brush strokes and the exciting subjects of Tamara Thornton's oils. The vibrant action of her dogs at the beach or the nobility of her pet posed at home have brought pure joy to our little shop.




















"Gustav" by Dominique McKenzie (sold)
Dominique McKenzie's watercolors with her soulful dogs and her vibrant colors were a great compliment to the show.  We love that our very own shop dogs, Meggie and Penny are right up there with her other dogs.  We have had many inquiries about Domi's commissions, and hope that some of your pets will soon be joining her portfolio of fabulous dogs (and cats as well, but we don't like to say it too loud when any dogs are around).

"Meggie", "Brutus" and "Kay" by Dominique McKenzie

















Dominique (white skirt) and Cari (hat) discuss their work with interested patrons

Cari Garfield's amazing photographs of our feathered friends around Back Bay made a delightful display around our own wooden and metal birds, birdbaths and feeders.  The rich colors in her photographs created the perfect complement to our MUD Australia porcelain, and reminded us of the beautiful creatures that can be seen everyday in our own Back Bay nature preserve. 

Photo by Cari Garfield






We hate to see the work of these three exceptional artists leave us, but they are still up for one more week so leash up your pup and come to Winnow for a doggie treat.  You'll also be treated to a wonderful show.





September 09, 2011

I LIKE MY BIKE

Remember when you were a kid and your mom and dad got you a shiny new bike?  Of course it had to have a bike bell on it, and of course you would ring it, and ring it, and ring it until your thumb was tired.   The best thing was when you would ride up behind your friend and ring your bell and scare them. We  remember this all too fondly and when we saw these bicycle bells we became immediately nostalgic... 
In a world of Mr. Armstrong and titanium frames it's nice to know that some things remain the same.  From our friends at Ring I Like My Bike, these bells are great for anyone who still loves the breeze blowing through their hair, the sound of the tires running along the pavement, and that oh-too-familiar sound of the ring of a bike bell.  So hop on your best form of exercise and your too cool eco-friendly ride and head down to Winnow for a shiny new bike bell!  We'll be happy to ring one up for you!

$12.00 each