Thanks for joining us our journey through 2011! We were so happy for the new friendships as much as we treasure our long-time friends, all of whom supported us and our artists in the most wonderful ways! In traditional fashion, here are a few of our highlights:
1. Bird on a Wire turned one, a.k.a Prophecy falls in love with Claudia Segovia’s Bunny. We celebrated with balloons and treats for everyone who came in the store. It felt like a monumental achievement and simultaneously left us wondering where all that time went!
Prophecy Sun loving Claudia Segovia's Bunny
2. We were Voted Runner Up for the category of Vancouver’s Best Sustainable Goods/Gift Store. We were so touched by this news, and we were encouraged that we were on the right track!
3. We published our FIRST newsletter.
4. We hosted a plethora of public events, including 4 Private Views, a whack of Knit ‘n Natter nights, crafting classes, Artist in the Window Saturdays, to mention a few!
Karen Yaremkewich from Endure Upcycled Designs at the October Private View
Genevieve Antanina performing at the October Private View
5. We gave away prizes. Jen Casey won a set of Penelope Brown greeting cards for being the 400th Facebook Fan. Kris Brownlee, Cathy Jaouen, Brook Jones and Diana Liddle were our Private View door prize winners. Kim McMullen won a $100 gift certificate for being the 365th customer!
400th Facebook Fan prize
Kim McMullen, 365th customer
October Private View door prize
November Private View door prize
6. We gave 10% of our net profit to local non-profit organizations, which YOU helped us achieve. Thank-you!
