Well, I have to admit that the blog seemed like a good idea when we redesigned the web site, but actually using it has been something of a challenge!  I often wonder were people find the time to have things like blogs…perhaps they are avoiding other tasks? 2009 was a year most retailers would like [...]

As you plan your wedding, the question of centerpieces, table decor and decoration is bound to come up!  Candlelight can play a big part and at The Ladybug Boutique we know our candles… The first thing you need to do, though, before even thinking of a lighting a match, is to check whether or not [...]

General Tips: Always trim the new wick to a length of about ¼ inch or ½ a centimetre.  Too short and your candle won’t light.  Too long and it will sputter and smoke.  Always remove the excess wick before re-lighting your candle. Candles don’t like drafts.  If you see the flame bouncing about and flickering [...]

The Ladybug Boutique started out as Scandinavian Weaving in Market Square on Johnson Street in downtown Victoria some twenty-five years ago.  A very nice Swedish lady named Victoria decided, in 1985, to open a small store to sell her weaving. About a year later an equally nice Danish lady named Birgitte joined her and a [...]