| Always something a little... special! |
"Part of what keeps people coming back is knowing they'll always find something new.
I just can't bear doing the same thing over and over - I always seem to be going down a
different road. I'm not looking for gimmicks- but I do like to provoke curiosity" |
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Pat's whimsical Old World Santa's enjoy an international following.
Popular collectibles, they're prized as family keepsakes, frequently
given as wedding, anniversary and housewarming gifts. These
Christmas heirlooms embody the rich traditions of St .Nicholas,
Father Christmas and Pere Noel - all with a distinctly Canadian touch. |
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| Think your garden hasn't got a prayer? Think again. With St.
Francis to welcome the birds, St. Gertrude to ward off beasties
and bugs, and Fiacre, the fruitful Celtic monk to bless the
foliage - Pat's collection of Garden Saints stand ready to
support and adorn gardens big and small. |
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One of the North's most enduring symbols takes a distinctly local turn with Pat's Callander Bay Dippy Canoes - the perfect vessel for dips and chips and a glad reminder of summertime fun. |
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| "Over the years, my customers have become my friends.
I've watched their families grow - and now I'm making sets
of dishes for the kids that used to play outside the door while their parents
shopped inside. Everyday, it's like a reunion around here, watching families evolve,
hearing their stories, seeing like unfold. It's become a rich part of my life - as a
person and as an artist." |
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