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Shipping News!

We are offering calculated shipping from Canada Post again, with the caveat that “it will arrive when it arrives”—so if you need to get something in a hurry, contact us directly and we’ll see what can be done. With that said… don’t expect mail volumes or dispatch times to return to normal until at least…

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It’s sale time!

We’re finally getting into the spirit of things and have a sale going. This one runs until December 24 and is nice and simple: 20% off everything. Books? Clothing? That folk art boiler you spotted? It’s all on sale. This sale also extends to online purchases and is applied automatically when you go to check…

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Wrinkles in Time

When I was a kid, mom and dad (mostly dad) collected Wrinkles plush toys. There were the iconic dogs, there were elephants, there were even moose, and we built up a pretty big collection. Dad was (is) a kid at heart and entertained me with them throughout my childhood. At one point, when he decided…

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Shipping Your Treasures

Excellent news, online shopping fans! I’m pleased to be able to offer affordable shipping throughout Canada and the USA during the Canada Post strike. International customers are welcome to contact us to obtain a shipping quote, as I have to go through a different channel for that (and it’s far more expensive for me to…

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Summer #4 Done & Dusted!

Summer of 2024 marks our fourth(!) running our own brick-and-mortar shop. It’s hard to believe that Treasures has made it this far. It hasn’t been easy, and we still have a lot to learn, but it’s been very interesting. There were no major disasters this past summer, thankfully. The building finally got painted (the same…

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What is a Multi-Vendor Market?

The multi-vendor market is a common sight in cottage country. It’s a simple business model, especially for the vendors involved, and has helped many small businesses get their sea legs. If you’re familiar with the flea market and antique mall, then you already know of two types of multi-vendor markets. They don’t work exactly the…