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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...

Every year for 10 fun-filled days, the island is buzzing with people from all over the world to celebrate and enjoy the Lilac Festival. This is the 70th year for the festival and our favorite island event. Read more to find out why. Photo: Mackinac Island Tourism Bureau The festival takes place June 8 through 17, 2018 and is packed with fun family-friendly events and activities. Including the coronation of the Lilac Festival Queen and Court, Lilac Festival 10K, horse drawn carriage tours, numerous concerts, wine tastings, A Taste of Mackinac Culinary Event, Mackinac Island Dog and Pony Show, the Lilac...

We are always excited to talk about Dani Knoph - a northern Michigan artist who is passionate about the outdoors and art (two of our favorite things!) Read on to see how Dani got her start in painting and why we think her work is a perfect addition to any Canvas & Paddle customer home.  Having grown up spending summers in Gaylord and Kalkaska, Dani gives northern Michigan credit to where she developed a passion for observing wildlife and her love of being in nature. She studied art and design at the Penny Stamps School of Art & Design at the...

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...

Happy birthday to us! What a wonderful and adventurous first year it has been. Read on to see what our shop looked like as we began the journey to open Canvas & Paddle and the days leading to our first opening day. We would not be anywhere without our amazing team members and our customers! THANK YOU for one great year. Here's to many, many more.  The beginning stages: Nicole worked closely with local vendor, Matelski Lumber Company, out of Boyne Falls, MI and couldn't have been more pleased with how the pine wood turned out on the walls. The...