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This is an older post I stumbled across from ** Terramia **. Sadly, there are no recent entries, but I have enjoyed reading through the archives.

 

Fan Tan Fabulous

This is by far one of the most amazing stores I have ever stepped foot in... Fan Tan Gallery located in Victoria's historic Chinatown, just steps away from the famous 5-foot-wide Fan Tan Alley. Bette Patrick and her son Alan are the shopkeepers and maintain a superb home décor store. I don't think I have ever seen a more remarkable merchandise display that changes *weekly* (see a post I did back in February showcasing some fabulous examples).
It is always a treat to stop in for a browse whenever I go for a pitterpatter downtown. And Coal the gorgeous cat is sure to greet you at the door, or at the cash register (sooo darling!).

via ** Terramia **

Jonesing for a shopping trip, Alice

This little light of mine

I am convinced that I can make myself the driftwood chandelier of my dreams, with just a few tools and some parts. {miter saw, drill, lamp wire, wood glue, fasteners and light sockets}
I'll go stick gathering and let you know how it turns out.

This is my favorite one out there right now

It has such charming wobbly arms.

This one is so uninhibited, lit up and shiny, in a pile of branches kind of way.

Fit for a wood-sprite's palace, or an east-coast hippie.

Armed with my whittling knife, Alice