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Stocking Stuffers For Him

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The holidays are quickly approaching! Buying for the guy in your life is always the hardest! He either doesn’t want anything or more likely, buys what he wants when he wants it! Here’s our round up of 10 Stocking Stuffers for HIM that we think he’ll love!    Great Lakes Coffee: The Great Lakes Coffee Roasting Company offers unique and wonderful flavors will keep your morning bright. Frosted Glass: These vintage inspired souvenir glasses are perfect for your orange juice in the morning, as decoration, and even as gifts! Beard Oil from Duke Cannon: There is a fine line between...

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S'more So Good!

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Earlier this week, we received this new S'more Tray, which is perfect for entertaining guests around the campfire! To go along with this fun tray, we're sharing a couple of our favorite twists on the old fashioned s'more!  This shot is from Jelly Toast and it inspired us to think about adding a fruity flavor to our traditional s'mores! Instead of graham crackers, use waffle cookies or graham crackers, a perfectly roasted marshmallow and a jar of Berry & Rose Conserve jam from American Spoon, sold at Little Luxuries (our sister store)! This shot is from Shared Appetite! Let's add some of our favorite Ned's pretzels to the s'more! Dip Ned's pretzels in some...

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Michigan Made Lines

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Happy 4th of July Weekend! Today on the blog, we are sharing about Michigan made lines that you can find at Canvas and Paddle!  A State of Copper: One of a kind art work featuring the great state of Michigan. These beautiful copper wall art pieces are made using heavy gauge copper and various patinas and processes. The pieces are then framed in barn wood. Each piece is an original.  Journals Unlimited supplies our Kraft Journals and Jumbo Notepads: These themed Kraft journals are so fun to use! Remember your favorite trip Up North, to the National Parks or camping. Whatever adventure you...

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10 New Products We're Loving!

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A State of Copper Coasters: One of a kind art work featuring the great state of Michigan. These beautiful copper 4 X 4 coasters are made using heavy gauge copper and various patinas and processes. Each piece is an original. Proudly made in Michigan!  Retro Mackinac Island Sticker: Bring a part of Mackinac home with you with this retro Mackinac sunset sticker. Finding Home Candles: These candles are reminiscent of summer camp and retreats to the lake. With the fragrances we used in the Cedar Lakes Estate collection we recreated the sights, smells, and the feelings of a getaway to this special place....

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Roo Kee Roo

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Roo Kee Roo has been a partner brand at Canvas and Paddle since the beginning of Canvas and Paddle, four years ago!  The first piece of work that Canvas and Paddle asked Roo Kee Roo to create was the iconic scene from the Grand Hotel, as it watches over the Straits of Mackinac and greets every visitor that come to the island. The paddle designed prints were inspired by the uniforms that used to be worn at Fort Mackinac, back in the day! Last summer, they created the Arch Rock print, that quickly became a customer favorite!  Roo Kee Roo creates simple, yet...

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