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Give a gift to your favorite artist with this ceramic pencil holder by artist Marie-Christine L'été. This pencil holder with a cat motif is handmade and is therefore a unique piece. An object to keep handy at the office or in your workshop.

Marie-Christine L'été creates decorative ceramic objects in her Montreal studio. Trained at the Centre de céramique Bonsecours in France, she makes her creations on the wheel and fires them in raku. This method of firing makes each object unique and has its own history.

Make a beautiful decorative and utilitarian set by adding the flower picker and the small raku tea cup from the same collection

DETAILS:

MATERIALS: ceramic
DIMENSIONS: 10 x 9 x 9
PROVENANCE: Montreal, Quebec
WEIGHT: 360 g

CARE: Not microwave or dishwasher safe. Pieces fired with the raku technique remain porous. Do not put any liquid on them.

This large, eye-catching bulletin board is perfect for adding style and organization to your everyday life. Quebec designers Morin-Choiniere created this board so that you can  keep keys, cell phones, mail and messages all in one place-an accessory you won't be able to do without!

ADVANTAGES AND FEATURES :

• 4 magnets for hanging keys (up to 400g each)
• includes a removable magnet for pinning messages
• can be hung on the wall with 2 screws or 2 nails

DETAILS :

MATERIALS: white glass / black laminate

PROVENANCE: Montreal, Quebec
DIMENSIONS: 16.5 x 30.5 x 4.5

WEIGHT : 800 g

Add a touch of color to your decor with these hand-turned wooden fruits made in Montreal.

Each piece is the average size of real fruit and is sold individually.

Clean them with a damp cloth. Complete the set with the turned wooden bowl

PRICE IS FOR ONE FRUIT ONLY and not for the set of 3 fruits

Please indicate your choice of fruit in the COMMENTS field of the shopping cart

DETAILS:

MATERIAL: maple wood
PROVENANCE: Montreal
DIMENSIONS : Apple diameter 8,5 cm. Pear diameter 8,5 cm. Banana length 25 cm

These small round ceramic raku boxes are multi-purpose. A kitty cat box for your cat? A moonlight to go on your bedside table.... Your imagination always needs boxes.

DETAILS:

MATERIALS: Ceramic
PROVENANCE: Montreal, Quebec
DIMENSIONS: 9 x 5.5 x 9.5 cm

WEIGHT: 300 g

Each piece is unique and may vary slightly from the photo.

Montreal is distinguished by the preservation of many Victorian houses with a diverse architectural style. From classical and British Gothic to Second Empire style, with Parisian-style attics.

ADVANTAGES AND FEATURES :

• reproduction of a painting on silk
  
• plexiglass frame
  
• resistant

DETAILS :

In the heart of the Plateau Mont-Royal, the magnificent Cherrier Street is known for its beautiful little Victorian houses. Renée Bovet captures them here under the snow, with their singular exterior staircases, a unique Montreal feature!

A member of the Empreinte coopérative since 1988, Renée Bovet chose silk painting because of its finesse, transparency, brilliance and the softness of the shades. Winner of the Prix du public du Salon des métiers d'art du Québec, her works are part of major private collections in Quebec.

At Empreinte coopérative, Renée offers reproductions of her originals on silk, on paper, giclée on canvas and acrylic.

Discover Renée Bovet and her artistic approach

ADVANTAGES AND CHARACTERISTICS :

• reproduction of a painting on silk
  
• giclée print on plexiglass
  
• lightresistant
• aluminum hanging system

DETAILS:

A member of the Empreinte coopérative since 1988, Renée Bovet chose painting on silk because of its finesse, transparency, brilliance and the softness of the shades. Winner of the Prix du public du Salon des métiers d'art du Québec, her works are part of major private collections in Quebec.

Discover Renée Bovet and her artistic approach

This reproduction is offered in giclée on plexiglass in several sizes

MATERIAL: plexiglass

PROVENANCE: Montreal, Quebec

DIMENSIONS: 20 x 26 cm; 18 x 43.5 cm

In the heart of the Plateau Mont-Royal, the magnificent Cherrier Street is known for its superb small Victorian houses. Renée Bovet captures them here under the snow, with their singular exterior staircases, a unique Montreal feature!

A member of the Empreinte coopérative since 1988, Renée Bovet chose to paint on silk because of its finesse, transparency, brilliance and the softness of the shades. Winner of the Prix du public du Salon des métiers d'art du Québec, her works are part of major private collections in Quebec.

At Empreinte coopérative, Renée offers reproductions of her originals on silk, on paper, giclée on canvas and acrylic.

Discover Renée Bovet and her artistic approach

MATERIALS: Laminated wood, magnet
PROVENANCE: Montreal, Quebec
DIMENSIONS: 7 x 10.5 x 0.3 cm
WEIGHT: 31 g

This small half-moon shaped vase is perfect for succulents. Inspired by Montreal's architecture, its look is reminiscent of the city's subway stations. The interior of the pot is waterproof, but its porosity is better suited to plants that require little watering.

Its retro yet modern look will attract attention wherever you place it. Dare to use this decorative item in your living room or bedroom.

Collage Crafting is a Montreal-based collection of utilitarian objects, such as planters, vases and clocks, and handmade jewelry. Each piece is produced in a limited number of copies, making it a unique and precious gift for yourself or for others.

The plant is not included.

BENEFITS & FEATURES:

• Has a drainage hole for the health of your plants.

DETAILS:

MATERIALS: Hydrostone
PROVENANCE: Montreal, Quebec
DIMENSIONS: 15.25 x 9 x 7 cm (6 x 3.6 x 2.75 in.). Receptacle diameter: 7 cm (2.75 in.).

This set of 4 hexagonal coasters will easily blend into a minimalist, modern setting. They are a creation of industrial designer Diana Garcia, who was inspired by Brutalism, a style popular in the 20th century. Geometric lines and patterns decorate these coasters for a retro yet contemporary look.

Collage Studio is a collection of utilitarian objects and jewelry handcrafted in Montreal. Each piece is produced in small quantities, making it a unique and precious gift.

ADVANTAGES AND FEATURES:

• Can withstand low heat, like that of a cup of tea or coffee, obviously.
• Small silicone pads protect tables and surfaces from scratches.
• Easily washable with a damp cloth and warm water. Do not put in the dishwasher.

DETAILS:

MATERIALS: Resin-coated Hydrostone
PROVENANCE: Montreal, Quebec
DIMENSIONS : 8 cm x 8 xm x 0,5 cm
WEIGHT : 500 g

Each piece is unique and may vary slightly from the photo.

This contemporary black mobile is composed of 4 ovals and a wooden egg. Inspired by the works of Italian artist Bruno Munari, who was fond of the egg shape, this handmade decoration casts a beautiful shadow on the wall when placed near a lamp.

This type of hanging lamp is suitable for any decor and is easy to install. It is an original gift idea for those who love home decor and unusual creations. The mobile is light and includes a self-adhesive hook that will not damage the paint.

Eoli is a company from L'Assomption, Quebec. The creations are the work of Adriana, who is passionate about crafts, oceans and music. Each item is cut, waxed and balanced by hand to achieve perfection.

DIMENSION:

The mobile is 10'' high by 8'' wide and hangs from a wire that you can hang at any height you choose.

MAINTENANCE:

This decoration is made for indoor use. It is not suitable for outdoor use and is not weather resistant.

DETAILS:

MATERIALS: cardboard and beeswax
PROVENANCE: L'AssomptionQuebec
DIMENSIONS : 25,5 cm x 20 cm

Each piece is unique and may vary slightly from the photo.

Identifying your glass while cooling the contents without diluting the liquid is the brilliant mission of these colourful ice cubes!

ADVANTAGES AND FEATURES :

• box of six ice cubes in a variety of colours
• can be stored in the freezer

DETAIL AND CARE :

WEIGHT:

CARE: Avoid dishwasher which could discolour the ice cubes. Do not heat. Clean with warm water and mild soap. Care instructions provided.

This illustration, made in Montreal by the artist Elfenn, depicts typical Montreal facades with their colourful roofs and staircases. Framed or unframed, this poster will remind you of the wonderful times spent in Montreal.

ADVANTAGES AND FEATURES :

• three formats available

DETAILS :

MATERIALS: Printed on matte paper
DIMENSIONS: 10 x 8" (25.4 x 20.3 cm) / 14 x 11" (35.5 x 28 cm) / 24 x 18" (61 x 45.7 cm)
PROVENANCE: Montreal, Quebec
WEIGHT: 45 g

A souvenir gift of Montreal and Quebec that is both practical and decorative. This glass paperweight will find its place on your desk or in your decor and will remind you of winter in Montreal.

PLEASE INDICATE THE COLOR YOU WANT (GREEN OR BLUE) IN THE COMMENTS BOX OF THE BASKET

ADVANTAGES AND FEATURES :

• cast glass

DETAILS :

MATERIAL: cast glass
PROVENANCE: Montreal, Quebec
DIMENSIONS: 7 x 7 x 3 cm
WEIGHT: 191 g

Here is a small bowl ideal to give as a gift to a cat lover. Use it at the table to put salt or spices, or as a decorative object to put small pieces like rings or earrings...

This piece is a creation of Marie-Christine Lété, a Montreal ceramist. Passionate about sculpture, she also produces small series of pieces made on the wheel and fired in raku. Mainly decorative, but also utilitarian, for the time of a meal, they are neither dishwasher nor microwave safe.

Make it a beautiful set by attaching the bowl and the pencil pot from the same collection

Raku, which means joy and pleasure in Japanese, is intimately linked to Zen philosophy and the tea ceremony. This technique, although controlled, gives a unique result for each piece, with the most exciting random effects.

ADVANTAGES AND CHARACTERISTICS

• Unique piece entirely handmade
• As decorative as it is useful

MATERIALS: Raku ceramic
PROVENANCE: Montreal, Quebec

DIMENSIONS: Height 4 cm (1 ½ inch). Diameter 9 cm (3 ½ inches)

MAINTENANCE: Wash in warm water with mild soap. Not dishwasher or microwave safe.

Expand your collection of Christmas ornaments and baubles with these unique pieces blown by glass artist Karina Guevin.

BENEFITS AND FEATURES:

• Very strong Pyrex glass

DETAILS:

MATERIALS: borosilicate glass (pyrex) flameblown glass.
PROVENANCE: Monteregie, Quebec
DIMENSIONS : length 10 cm x diameter 7 cm

WEIGHT : 90g

Expand your collection of Christmas ornaments and baubles with these unique pieces blown by glass artist Karina Guevin.

BENEFITS AND FEATURES:

• Very strong Pyrex glass

DETAILS:

MATERIALS: borosilicate glass (pyrex) flameblown glass.
PROVENANCE: Monteregie, Quebec
DIMENSIONS : length 11 cm x diameter 9 cm

WEIGHT : 105g

Expand your collection of Christmas ornaments and baubles with these unique pieces blown by glass artist Karina Guevin.

BENEFITS AND FEATURES:

• Very strong Pyrex glass

DETAILS:

MATERIALS: borosilicate glass (pyrex) flameblown glass.
PROVENANCE: Monteregie, Quebec
DIMENSIONS : length 11 cm x diameter 9 cm

WEIGHT : 105g

Industrial designer Diana Garcia is inspired by the age-old Terrazzo technique for her collection of the same name. The jar of this decorative candle is first cast in jesmonite (a synthetic resin composed of acrylic polymers and minerals) with beautiful bright colors reminiscent of Mediterranean terraces.

The soy wax candle is also cast by hand in Montreal. It burns approximately 36 hours. Several fragrances are available. Contact us at the store to find out what fragrances are currently in stock - use the contact box below on this page

Once the candle is completely burned, reuse your jar as a pencil jar, planter or jewelry box! Make a beautiful decorative set with Terrazzo Coasters from the same collection

DETAILS:

MATERIALS: Jesmonite and soy wax
PROVENANCE: Montreal
DIMENSIONS: Candle 266 ml. Pot 10 x 9 cm (3.8" X 3.4")

As practical as it is decorative, this wall-mounted key ring is a creation of the Montreal designer, Morin-Choinière.

ADVANTAGES:

• Comes with a magnet to display your notes
• Three magnets on the bottom to hang your keys. Each magnet can support a weight of 400 g
• Includes a section for your phone
• Hangs on the wall with two screws or nails (not included)

DETAILS:

MATERIALS: Aluminum, copper and laminated wood
PROVENANCE: Montreal
DIMENSIONS: 12 x 12 x 3 cm

This Quebec City hotel, more than a century old, is said to be the most photographed hotel in the world!

For her original creation on silk, Renée Bovet, a Montreal artist, represents it here, seen from the Old Quebec district.

This reproduction is also available in giclée on plexiglass in several sizes

DETAILS :

MATERIALS:Reproduction on paper laminated on masonite

PROVENANCE: Montreal, Quebec

DIMENSIONS: 3 × 4.7 × 10 cm

Each piece is unique and may vary slightly from the photo.

You'll almost hear the music with this pretty cachepot in the shape of a retro radio. You will love Julie Richard's porcelain "radio" planter. This small retro ceramic vase can hold a small cactus or a succulent. It will give a touch of happiness in your decor or in the one you will offer it as a gift. Each piece is hand-painted, which makes it unique.

ADVANTAGES AND FEATURES :

• perfect for a cactus or a succulent
• glaze inside for a better seal
• there are no holes for drainage so it is advisable to put some pebbles at the bottom before putting the soil.
• plant not included!

DETAILS :

Each piece is unique and may vary slightly from the photo.

Travel while staying at home with this pretty cachepot camper. The "Mini Camper blue" porcelain planter by Julie Richard will please you. This small retro ceramic vase can accommodate a small cactus or a succulent. It will give a touch of happiness in your decor or in the one to whom you will offer it as a gift. Each piece is hand-painted, which makes it unique.

ADVANTAGES AND FEATURES :

• perfect for a cactus or a succulent
• glaze inside for a better seal
• there are no holes for drainage so it is advisable to put some pebbles at the bottom before putting the soil.
• plant not included!

DETAILS :

A must-have travel souvenir, these traditional snowballs with a new design are original accessories that will transform any room in your home into an extraordinary place.

ADVANTAGES AND FEATURES :

• The snowballs are delivered without water, it's up to you to fill them!

DETAILS AND CARE :

MATERIALS: Torch-blown borosilicate glass, cork and flakes
PROVENANCE: Montreal, Quebec
DIMENSIONS: 11 x 11 x 11 cm
WEIGHT: 185 g

Handmade ceramic dolls individually hand made with hanging legs. Perfect for a Christmas ornament or as a chime. Approximately 4 inches long.

Hang these dolls anywhere for a little joy. If you want to hear the legs shaking, hang them inside your house in front of an open window.

DETAILS:

MATERIALS: Ceramic / small metal bell / silk cord
PROVENANCE: Montreal, Quebec
DIMENSIONS QOC: 13 x 6x 4 cm
WEIGHT: 70 g

Handmade ceramic dolls individually hand made with hanging legs. Perfect for a Christmas ornament or as a chime. Approximately 4 inches long.

Hang these dolls anywhere for a little joy. If you want to hear the legs shaking, hang them inside your house in front of an open window.

DETAILS:

MATERIALS: Ceramic / small metal bell / silk cord
PROVENANCE: Montreal, Quebec
DIMENSIONS ELEPHANT: 11 x 7.5x 4 cm
WEIGHT: 70 g

Each piece is unique and may vary slightly from the photo.

The soft, undulating lines of this blown glass whale evoke the curves of the ocean waves. Christiane Charpentier, aka La Charp, masters her discipline with finesse,  paying tribute to Quebec's marine fauna.

ADVANTAGES AND FEATURES :

• translucent glass

DETAILS :

MATERIALS: blown glass
PROVENANCE: Montreal, Quebec
DIMENSIONS: 15.5 x 9.5 x 8.5

WEIGHT:

600 g

Each piece is unique and may vary slightly from the photo.

A touch of spring on Montreal and its outdoor wrought iron stairs. This architectural curiosity was born from a municipal law requiring a green space in front of the buildings. The promoters then had the idea in the 19th century to recover the lost space by placing the staircase outside!

ADVANTAGES AND CHARACTERISTICS :

• reproduction of a painting on silk
  
• plexiglass frame
  
• resistant

DETAILS :

This small ceramic hanging ornament is perfect for subtly diffusing your favorite essential oils. Just drop a few drops on it and enjoy all the benefits of aromatherapy, wherever you are: from your bedroom to your office and even in the car!

DETAILS :

MATERIALS: Ceramic
PROVENANCE: Montreal (Quebec)
DIMENSIONS: diameter 5 cm (2.5 in)

Small handmade ceramic ornaments, to hang everywhere to add a touch of color and poetry to your decor.

SOLD INDIVIDUALLY

INDICATE, IN THE COMMENT FIELD OF THE BASKET, YOUR CHOICE OF MODEL

DETAILS :

MATERIALS: Ceramic. Includes cord to hang
PROVENANCE: Montreal (Quebec)
DIMENSIONS: dimensions without cord between: height 5 - 8 cm (2 - 3.5 in); width 5 - 7 cm (2 - 2.5 in )

Add a little poetry and softness to your decor with the pastel organic ceramic soliflore by Quebec ceramic artist Marie-France Labrosse.

Whether it's to embellish your workspace, to complete the cocooning style of your bedroom, or to bring the final touch to your dining table.

Inspired by nature, its balance and its opposites, Marie-France Labrosse creates unique ceramic pieces. Her handmade creations are elegant and refined, but also resistant and solid for everyday use. The porcelain pieces, made in Quebec, make a perfect gift for tableware lovers who wish to add a unique touch to their kitchen.

SOLD SEPARATELY

PLEASE INDICATE IN THE COMMENT BOX OF THE BASKET WHICH SIZE YOU WANT (SHORT OR LONG)

DETAILS:

MATERIALS: Ceramic
PROVENANCE: Montreal, Quebec
DIMENSIONS: SHORT: Height 13 cm (5 inches); diameter 10 cm (4 inches). LONG: Height 17 cm (inches); diameter 7,5 cm (inches)

Located in one of the most popular and beautiful neighborhoods of Montreal, Fabre Street enchants us with its beauty and its typical wrought iron stairs. This architectural curiosity was born from a municipal law requiring a green space in front of buildings. The promoters had the idea in the 19th century to recover the lost space by placing the stairs outside!

Renée Bovet, a Montreal artist and memberof Empreinte coopérative since 1988, was awarded the Prix du public du Salon des métiers d'art du Québec. Her work is part of major private collections in Quebec.

Discover Renée Bovet and her artistic approach

MATERIALS: Printed on quality paper
PROVENANCE: Montreal, Quebec
DIMENSIONS: 8 x 10 inches (20 x 25,5 cm)

A reproduction of a painting on silk, representing one of the most photographed squares in Montreal. Because of the colorful Victorian houses that line it on all sides, the Carré Saint-Louis is a cultural gathering point for artists of all disciplines and walkers who like to stroll and enjoy the "Old Europe" atmosphere of the park.

Renée Bovet, a Montreal artist and memberof Empreinte coopérative since 1988, was awarded the Prix du public du Salon des métiers d'art du Québec. Her works are part of major private collections in Quebec.

Discover Renée Bovet and her artistic approach

MATERIALS: Printed on quality paper
PROVENANCE: Montreal, Quebec
DIMENSIONS: 8 x 10 inches (20 x 25,5 cm)