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Staff Selections | June Edition

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Our staff is back for the June 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 Kaitlynn tells you about her favorites: Harwood Gold savory maple goods and A State of Copper copper art (a Canvas & Paddle best seller!) HARWOOD GOLD SAVORY MAPLE GOODS "Not only is Hardwood Gold unique with its sweet maple flavor, but it tastes absolutely fantastic. I...

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Staff Selections | May Edition

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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! Read on to hear what Team Member Lexy has to say about her favorites: one-of-a-kind faded flannels and the Himalayan Trading Post Candles. STASH STYLE FADED FLANNELS "These flannels are very comfortable and a great addition to your wardrobe. Whether you are camping, hiking or tending to your garden - these flannels will make sure you stay protected from the sun while also...

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Q & A Time: Roo Kee Roo

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Two of our absolute favorite artists to work with, brothers Forest and Michael Evashevski, the creative minds behind Roo Kee Roo, sat down and answered some fun questions of ours. Read below to get an insider view on who they are as a company and how they began creating their unique designs and illustrations.  Canvas & Paddle: How was Roo Kee Roo created? And where did the name come from?Forest & Michael (RKR): As brothers, both designers and living in New York at the time, we knew we wanted to create something together. We actually spent a few years exploring exactly what...

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