Here we are preparing for Christmas 2021!

I’m sure we have all been watching the news about supply chain problems. Certainly, we have all been to the grocery store and seen the empty shelves or have been told that something we were searching for is in short supply.

For retailers, big or little, there is also the challenge of figuring out how much to order. In our industry, we commonly order merchandise 8 to 10 months in advance. Obviously in the times we are in now, the old crystal ball is seriously cracked! Trying to predict what the store will need when you’re not sure there won’t be yet another wave of infection is, to say the very least, tricky.

Luckily, the Boss Bug is not new here! While there have been some delays, most of our inventory will be in place before Remembrance Day. The Chocolate Dream Puffs (Samba), Advent Countdown candles, Angel Chimes, Lingonberries, Danish and Swedish chocolate, as well as most of our candles, are all in already or arriving imminently. Things may be a little bit later than in the better years, but not by too much at all! As it is, we always suggest not leaving your visit to the store too close to Christmas if you’re looking for certain goodies or candles, but there is no reason to panic!

Feel free to email if you’re looking for a particular item and we will check availability and put things aside for pickup.

May we all have a Happy, Healthy & Safe Christmas!

The Ladybug is pleased to welcome Terrice Bassler of “Pottery with Purpose” to the store. Terrice is showing her adorable little “Posie Pots” as a taste of more interesting things to come. She is also donating her profits to the Cridge Centre for the Family through to the end of July. An opportunity for us to give a little something back to the community.

June 2020

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As the Easter bunny hops away for another year, the lovely flowers of May bring us to Mother’s Day. The Ladybug is the ultimate stop for perfect treats for moms and grandmas! Beautiful glass Hummingbirds by Mark and Adam Bateman, our new ladybug decorated mugs from Funky Fungus Pottery, new stock from Sue Clarke at Crowstone Pottery on Bowen Island, a whole bunch of new friendship balls from Kitras Glass... oh, the list just keeps on going! You can’t miss the jewelry selection, either... At this store, the elves work year around!

April 2019

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Funky Fungus mugs

See what we’ve got for you!

Soon it will be fresh and green again outside too!

The ever popular “Poppy” pattern from “Mad About Glass” in North Vancouver

Hummingbirds. Enough said!

Winter blues? Not with these new designs from PPD!

Interesting and new is my goal, and to that end we are really pleased to introduce the wonderful stained glass windows from Glass Artisan Maryann Shoemaker. Maryann works using the traditional "copper foil" method to create magnificent new windows that evoke the traditional styles of a bygone era. Suitable for architectural installations or for hanging up instead of drapes, these fabulous windows are a bit of an investment, but worth it for a unique piece.

It has been a long time since my last blog post. Waiting for a new hip slowed everything down, and looking after the website was not the highest priority. Now though, with my new parts doing great, my mind has really turned back to refreshing the Ladybug and bringing the store back from "caretaker" mode.

Leslie, Mary, Betty and Judy have gone all out keeping the store in good order, but new and interesting is up to the "Big Bug"  - Me!  :)