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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

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

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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 )

This lined notebook features the city of Montreal on its cover. The Old Port of Montreal and St. Helen's Island can be seen in shades of beige, red, orange and dark blue.

Olivier Gratton-Gagné is passionate about city maps. He selects the most beautiful maps of the world's major cities to transform them into works of art on posters, notebooks, cell phone protectors and other objects.

DETAILS:

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 multifunctional utility pot is a creation of Montreal industrial designer Diana Garcia.

Hand-cast in jesmonite (a synthetic resin composed of acrylic polymers and minerals) in bright colors reminiscent of Mediterranean terraces, use it in the kitchen to hold your condiments and spices or in your bedroom to store small personal items.

You can also make a nice set with the refillable candle and the Terrazzo coaster set from the same collection.

ADVANTAGE:

• Double sealed with food grade products

DETAILS:

MATERIALS: Jesmonite and food grade sealant
PROVENANCE: Montreal
DIMENSIONS: 3 inch diameter
CARE: Hand wash with soap and warm water

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Enrich your collection of Christmas ornaments and baubles with this unique piece, blown by glass artist Karina Guevin. The large Sapin bauble will find a special place on your Christmas tree. Give it as a gift for memorable keepsakes every new Christmas.

ADVANTAGES AND FEATURES :

• High-strength Pyrex glass

DETAILS:

MATERIALS: flame-blown borosilicate glass (pyrex)
PROVENANCE: Montérégie, Quebec
DIMENSIONS: length 11 cm x diameter 9 cm

WEIGHT: 105g

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

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)

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")

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.

A member of the Empreinte coopérative since 1988, Renée Bovet chose painting on silk because of its finesse, transparency, shine and softness of the gradations. 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: 28 x 38,5 cm; 18 x 43,5 cm

BACK ONLINE IN NOVEMBER 2024

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Enrich your collection of Christmas ornaments and baubles with this unique piece, blown by glass artist Karina Guevin. The Bonhomme bauble will find a special place on your Christmas tree. Give it as a gift for memorable keepsakes every new Christmas.

ADVANTAGES AND FEATURES :

• High-strength Pyrex glass

DETAILS :

MATERIALS: flame-blown borosilicate glass (pyrex)
PROVENANCE: Montérégie, Quebec
DIMENSIONS : length 10 cm x diameter 7 cm

WEIGHT: 90g

Add a splash of color to your decor with one (or more) small porcelain incense stick holders, handmade in Montreal by ceramist Mathilda Lovell.

This piece is part of the MÆṬI මැටි (clay in Senegalese) collection, and you can make a beautiful set with the soap dish and small porcelain box from the same collection.

Each piece is sold individually.

Incense sticks not included.

ADVANTAGES AND FEATURES:

• each piece is unique

MATERIALS: Porcelain
PROVENANCE: Montreal
DIMENSIONS: Diameter 8.2cm,height 1.5cm

Ceramic pieces take longer to produce than most handcrafted products. Please allow up to 30 days for delivery. You will be notified promptly of delivery times.

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

Decorative 18" x 24" black and white poster featuring 14 Montreal plexes from 7 different neighbourhoods: Plateau, Rosemont, Villeray, Ville-Marie, Hochelaga, Verdun and Outremont. True icons of the city of Montreal, these buildings with exterior staircases are a perfect representation of the Quebec metropolis. A perfect decoration for your apartment!

The Darveelicious illustrations are the creations of illustrator and graphic designer Darvee. She is inspired by Quebec's cultural heritage and her love for the French language to create drawings in black and white or in colour. Minimalist and sometimes sarcastic, each illustration conveys her love for Quebec. By the way, everything is drawn and printed in Montreal.

DETAILS :

MATERIALS : printed on Roland cardboard (partially recycled)
DIMENSIONS : 18'' x 24''. Sent in a roll of card 48,5cm x 5cm
PROVENANCE : Montreal, Quebec

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

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

Rattlebacks arouse curiosity and amusement. Simultaneously fascinating, mysterious and educational, these objects are perfect gifts for science lovers and collectors of unique objects. Give the rattleback a tap and see how you will be surprised! The dogs, dragons, lizards and albatrosses are reproductions from the 9th century book of Kells.

The wave pattern is a reproduction of a medieval belt buckle.

ADVANTAGES AND FEATURES :

• Natural oil finish and laser engraving.
• For use on any smooth, flat surface

DETAILS :

MATERIALS: Reclaimed wood, various wood species
PROVENANCE : Bedford, Quebec
DIMENSIONS: 19.2 x 3.5 x 1.6 cm
WEIGHT : 36 g

Add a touch of light and color to your workspace with the green paperweight by Montreal glass artist Catherine Benoit.

As each piece is handmade, no two are alike, but all are similar in color and size. Each paperweight is sold individually.

ADVANTAGES :

• Each piece is unique

DETAILS:

MATERIALS: Glass
PROVENANCE: Montreal
DIMENSIONS: Circumference variable from 20 to 23 cm (8 to 9 inches). As each piece is handmade, measurements are approximate.

This beautiful cherry wood utility box is entirely hand made in Montreal. The "tree of life" pattern is engraved on the lid.

Use it to hold small objects, jewelry, cosmetics, tea bags... In short, its size is ideal for a variety of uses and its design makes it a decorative object to leave in plain sight, anywhere at home or in the office.

This box is also a great corporate gift that you can personalize with your company logo!

Make it a great gift set with the salt hand and the incense holder from the same collection

BENEFITS AND FEATURES:

• Completely handmade
• Practical for multiple uses, at home or in the office
• 100% natural materials
• Can be personalized with your company logo

DETAILS:

MATERIALS: Cherry wood
PROVENANCE: Montreal
DIMENSIONS: Wlength 21 cm, width 6 cm, height 4,5 cm (8 1/4 x 2 3/8 x 1 3/4 inches)

Diana Garcia is a Montreal-based industrial designer behind the Collage line of jewelry and home accessories. Diana designs and handcrafts all of her creations from her studio in Montreal.

Here she offers you a set of 4 coasters inspired by the classic Mediterranean terrazzo.

The coasters of the Terrazzo collection are made of jesmonite, a synthetic resin composed of acrylic polymers and minerals. The material is then hand-sealed with food-grade beeswax.

They are lightweight and durable with beautiful, vibrant colors that will last through the seasons. Each coaster is cushioned on the back to optimize its grip on all surfaces.

BENEFITS AND FEATURES:

• Lightweight and colorful
• Food grade sealant
• Heat resistant
• Cushioned back for better adhesion
• Colored in the mass: will not fade

DETAILS:

MATERIALS: Jesmonite
PROVENANCE: Handmade in Montreal, Quebec
DIMENSIONS: 9 x 9 x 0.7 cm (3.4" x 3.4" x 0.2")

This small blown glass penguin is a creation of Catherine Labonté, a glass designer from Montreal.

Did you know that penguins are extremely gregarious creatures? So why settle for just one? As a group, they will form a happy band on your shelves!

Catherine is a cartoon fanatic and brings them to life in three dimensions through her unique glass creations. Awarded many times for her original creations, she is actively involved in the glass community and the cultural milieu.

ADVANTAGES AND FEATURES :

• Original artistic creation

CARE:

• Clean with a soft cloth
• Keep away from real animals

DETAILS:

MATERIALS: blown glass
PROVENANCE: Montreal, Quebec
DIMENSIONS : 4 x 4 x 9 cm

Each piece is handmade and may vary slightly from the picture

This item is produced to order. Please allow 10 to 15 days for delivery

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

This small wooden table clock is decorative and playful. Its timeless design will enhance your interior. This clock is entirely hand crafted in Montreal. It is equipped with a battery mechanism made in the United States.

ADVANTAGES AND FEATURES :

• Solid wood and wood veneer
• U.S.-made AA battery-powered mechanism

DETAIL AND CARE :

MATERIALS: Birch, maple veneer
PROVENANCE : Montreal, Quebec
DIMENSIONS: 11 x 11 x 13 cm
WEIGHT : 360 g

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

Montreal surprises and charms us with its outdoor wrought iron stairs. This architectural curiosity was born from a 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 :

MATERIALS : Plexiglass
PROVENANCE : Montreal, Quebec
DIMENSIONS: 43 x 18 x 2 cm
WEIGHT : 895 g

Add a touch of light and color to your workspace with the orange paperweight by Montreal glass artist Catherine Benoit.

As each piece is handmade, no two are alike, but all are similar in color and size. Each paperweight is sold individually.

ADVANTAGES :

• Each piece is unique

DETAILS:

MATERIALS: Glass
PROVENANCE: Montreal
DIMENSIONS: Circumference variable from 20 to 23 cm (8 to 9 inches). As each piece is handmade, measurements are approximate.

A lovely ceramic hanging planter, handmade in Montreal by artisan Sophie Cousineau.

Collect all the colors to add a cheerful touch to your decor, without compromising on style!

Each planter sold separately

From her Montreal workshop, Sophie creates durable, multifunctional objects to brighten and comfort the senses. The primary colors she uses, the contrast between the color of the clay and the glaze, between the matte texture of the glaze and the bare clay, all contribute to highlighting the raw material.

I draw inspiration from the Bauhaus philosophy to create sober objects with minimalist geometric lines that can serve multiple functions. I'm inspired by the colors and shapes used in the works of Gaudi, Kandinsky, Miro, and Hundertwasser.

ADVANTAGE:

• Clean, contemporary design that blends in with all styles of décor.
• Each piece is unique because it is handmade

DETAILS:

MATERIALS: Ceramic
PROVENANCE: Montreal
DIMENSIONS: Diameter 13 cm. Height 8.5 cm ( 5 ¼ x 3 ½ inches) As each piece is handmade, measurements are approximate.

Ceramic pieces take longer to produce than most handcrafted products. Please allow up to 30 days for delivery. If so, you will be notified promptly of the delivery time.

This beautiful cherry wood utility box is entirely hand made in Montreal. The "tree of life" pattern is engraved on the lid, stained black.

Use it to hold small objects, jewelry, cosmetics, tea bags... In short, its size is ideal for various uses and its design makes it a decorative object to leave in plain sight, anywhere at home or in the office.

This box is also a great corporate gift that you can personalize with your company logo!

Make it a great gift set with the candlestick and incense holder from the same collection

ADVANTAGES AND FEATURES:

• Entirely handmade
• Practical for multiple uses, at home or in the office
• 100% natural materials
• Can be personalized with your company logo

DETAILS:

MATERIALS: Cherry wood
PROVENANCE: Montreal
DIMENSIONS: Wlength 21 cm, width 6 cm, height 4,5 cm (8 1/4 x 2 3/8 x 1 3/4 inches)

This beautiful oak utility box is entirely hand made in Montreal. The "tree of life" motif is engraved on the lid.

Use it to hold small objects, jewelry, cosmetics, tea bags... In short, its size is ideal for various uses and its design makes it a decorative object to leave in plain sight, anywhere at home or in the office.

This box is also a great corporate gift that you can personalize with your company logo!

Make it a great gift set with the candlestick and incense holder from the same collection

ADVANTAGES AND FEATURES:

• Entirely handmade
• Practical for multiple uses, at home or in the office
• 100% natural materials
• Can be personalized with your company logo

DETAILS:

MATERIALS: Oak
PROVENANCE: Montreal
DIMENSIONS: Length 21 cm, width 6 cm, height 4,5 cm (8 1/4 x 2 3/8 x 1 3/4 inches)

A minimalist wooden incense holder, handmade in Montreal.

Offer it as a set with the utilitarian wooden box from the same collection, to hold your incense sticks.

Wood has a natural elegance and each piece of wood is unique and alive, with its grain, color, texture and patina.

The creations of Sylvie Laframboise, a Montreal cabinetmaker, stand out by the use of contrasting wood species, which gives her pieces, a very contemporary design style.

DETAILS AND CARE :

MATERIALS : Oak base and walnut incense holder
PROVENANCE: Montreal, Quebec
DIMENSIONS : Diam 9,7 cm (3 3/4 x 1 1/2 inches) Height 4 cm (3 3/4 x 1 1/2 inches)

CARE : Clean with a wet cloth

This small Brut candleholder in cast concrete is entirely handmade in Quebec. The receptacle fits standard candles

Montreal industrial designer Diana Garcia draws inspiration from the icons of the city's brutalist architecture to design the pieces in her Brut collection

Create a beautiful decorative ensemble with the small flower vase and hexagonal coasters from the same collection

DETAILS:

MATERIALS: Cast concrete
PROVENANCE: Montreal
DIMENSIONS: 8 x 8 x 4.5 cm (3.2 x 3.2 x 1.75 inches)

This small flower vase, which can also be used as a pencil holder, is inspired by the architecture of Montreal. Its look is reminiscent of the raw concrete used in the metro stations and Habitat 67. Treated with a waterproof solution, you can use this vase for fresh flowers. Its retro yet modern look will attract attention wherever you place it.

Collage Crafting is a Montreal-based collection of utilitarian objects, such as planters, vases and clocks, and handmade jewelry. Each piece is produced in small batches, making it a unique and precious gift.

The flowers in the photo are not included with the vase.

BENEFITS AND FEATURES:

• Waterproof. Can hold water.
  

DETAILS:

MATERIALS: Hydrostone
PROVENANCE: Montreal, Quebec
DIMENSIONS: 10 x 13.3 x 6 cm (4 x 5.25 x 2.4 in.). Receptacle diameter: 5 cm (2 in.).

Montreal's urban icons are featured on this 18" x 24" black and white decorative poster. In 12 circles, we find Habitat 67, the Jacques-Cartier bridge, the Biosphere, the Farine Five Roses sign, the Olympic stadium and the Montreal metro. An ideal decoration for those who have the city tattooed on their heart.

Darveelicious illustrations are the work of Montreal illustrator and graphic designer Darvee. Her black and white or colour drawings are inspired by her love for Quebec's cultural heritage and the French language. Sometimes minimalist, sometimes sarcastic, each illustration conveys her Quebecois roots. Moreover, everything is drawn and printed in Montreal.

DETAILS :

MATERIALS : printed on Roland cardboard (partially recycled)
DIMENSIONS : 18'' x 24''. Sent in a roll of card 48,5cm x 5cm
PROVENANCE : Montreal, Quebec