News — Small Business

Did you follow our Instagram this past week as Roo Kee Roo did an awesome Instagram takeover?  Roo Kee Roo has been a partner brand at Canvas and Paddle since the beginning of Canvas and Paddle, three 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! ...

There are a lot of exciting things going on at Canvas and Paddle as we jump into the 2019 season! We have unboxed a lot of new merchandise, reordered some classic favorites and dusted off the shelves in preparation!  Some new things to expect at Canvas and Paddle this season: Canvas and Paddle now carries Stormy Kromer clothing! This is a big new addition to the store and we are excited for you to stop in and see their clothing line. New this year is a custom Stormy Kromer cap that is Canvas and Paddle, Mackinac Island specific. We anticipate...

Did you follow Canvas and Paddle’s Instagram Takeover from Stormy Kromer, @stormykromerofficial? If you missed it, head on over to @canvasandpaddle on Instagram to see what’s been posted lately.  Stormy Kromer is iconic for their winter caps, but they also make so much more! Stormy Kromer was started in 1903, when George (aka Stormy!) kept on losing his baseball caps in the wind. His wife, Ida, created a design that would help keep his hat firmly in place, officially creating Stormy Kromer! Stormy Kromer now has a men’s and women’s line, a doggie line and so many fun accessories! Stormy...

Our staff is back for the July Edition of Staff Selections!  All of our staff is very well-versed in all of the unique products we carry, so we asked them to select two products that they feel like you should have in your home, in your closet or on your walls! This month Team Member Emily tells you about her favorites: Handmade Flannel Infinity Scarves and Paine Products! HANDMADE FLANNEL INFINITY SCARVES "I like the scarves because they are a perfect accessory and can be paired with so many different outfits! Wear over a tee shirt dress during a night...

A State of Copper is a new addition to the shop this season, and boy are we glad we can partner with them! An instant best seller and it's not hard to tell why. These copper creations are not only one-of-a-kind, but made with such detail and precision that you just can't look away. Read more about how A State of Copper came to be and get the inside scoop of how these beautiful pieces are created.  "We constructed a copper and stone bar in our Michigan log cabin. We wanted to hang an appropriate piece of art to complete...