2009 was a year most retailers would like to forget and the shops at Mattick’s Farm certainly were no exception.  Indeed, 2010 seems a little soft in the Victoria area, so far, as well.  This has made our loyal clientele more valuable than ever and I would like to say a heartfelt “Thank-you” to all of you who found your way out to us over the last months.

Business being a little quiet is no excuse for the store to be boring, we have been cheerfully chugging along as usual, looking for interesting new items and keeping the candle selection second to none!  We have added a new line of fancy tapers made of Danish wax by the “Old Time Candle Company” in Vancouver, at a special introductory price of $3.99 a pair, and are inviting feedback from our customers. Yes, you get to be “Beta-testers“!  We have also added a popular line of “Molca” candles from Holland, in pillars and floaters that have been very well received.  Our “Flatyz” candles from Lithuania have also been a great conversation piece.  They are a great decorative gift item, though, we cheerfully admit, not the greatest idea for practical burning during a power outage!

We have also augmented our selection of Danish glass vases and bowls from “Dansk Glaskunst” with new shapes and sizes and added a new line of locally made pottery from “Dragon Pottery”.  Our paper napkin selection has grown, too, with the addition of “IHR” and “Home Fashion” serviettes from two premier German makers.

The best received new addition has been the beautiful collection of glass hummingbirds and dragonflies by Victoria’s very own Mark Bateman.  We have been delighted to watch them fly out the door!  Add the new cards from local photograhper Stuart Clarke as well as fresh colours in our handwoven placemats from Lori Davies on Saltspring Island and the store is as cheerful and interesting as ever.

The Mattick’s Farm Tenant’s Association has been busy planning summer entertainment and events to brighten your summer weekends.  Check out the Mattick’s Farm website for details.

Leslie, Mary, Betty and I are looking forward to an entertaining Summer and hope to see you at “The Farm”.  Mention that you read this post and we’ll give you a pair of “H4″ Danish taper candles with any purchase adding up to over $20.00!

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Welcome to the Ladybug Boutique! We are the #1 supplier of unscented candles in the Victoria, BC area. All of our candles are fragrance-free.

We carry the highest quality paraffin, stearin and beeswax candles, from Danish, German and local BC makers. Our amazing variety of shape and colours, in through coloured, over-dyed, hand-dipped and specialty candles is second to none. (The bosses’ opinion, of course, come and see if you don’t agree!)

Our selection of wrought iron candle-holders, chandeliers and sconces as well as glass, pewter, brass and bronze will enhance any decor.

Other fine items include our famous Scandinavian specialties (including the “Goody Corner”), glassware, silk rings, and pottery by BC potters Susan Clarke and Marilyn Henderson, hand-woven table linens from Saltspring Island, BC and scarves from Judy, a long time Victoria weaver.

Our selection of museum reproduction jewelry from the Viking Era has been augmented by stunning dichroic glass earrings and pendants by Renate, a local glass artist, hand-made earrings from “BB Creations” (from beautiful Nanoose Bay on Vancouver Island) and Leona’s hand painted domino pendants from Vancouver.

We are always on the look-out for new and interesting local products to tempt our customers, so if you make something neat and interesting, send Michael an email…

Visit The Ladybug Boutique at Mattick’s Farm:

117 – 5325 Cordova Bay Road
Victoria, BC
Next to Cordova Bay golf course.

» Visit the Mattick’s Farm website.

Get in touch about mail orders:

Phone: (250) 658-3807
Fax: (250) 658-3867
E mail: contact@ladybugboutiquevictoria.com

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