Maddie's Picks of the Week

I'd like to extend an official welcome to Maddie, our newest sales associate here at Red Sail. She's coming on board during an exciting time, as we near the 1 year anniversary of opening the storefront, and the approach of our *fingers crossed* very busy holiday season. In an effort to share the amazing collections at Red Sail, Maddie, Adele, and I will now be regularly posting our personal favorites from the shop. First up...

Maddie's Picks for 10/29/12

1. Curve Tall Tea Mug    
For the tea lovers out there, like myself, this is a great product! Both functional and beautifully designed, this porcelain mug comes with an extra-fine tea infuser and a lid that also functions as a drip dish. One reason why I love this mug is that its shape allows you to fully wrap both hands around it, feeling the heat of the tea inside... a wonderful way to warm up in the fall and winter months! Available in a variety of fun colors, my personal favorite is carrot - a warm orange. $22

2. Frog Hand Puppet   
These one of a kind hand puppets are the perfect holiday gift for the little munchkin in your life. Designed and produced in Toronto by Cate & Levi, each puppet is responsibly made from reclaimed wool and no two are the same. I personally love the frog, whose playful demeanor is expressed through its brightly colored mouth and tongue, making him the perfect pal for reading your kiddo’s next bedtime story. $32

3. Square Link Necklace
Designed and handmade in Brooklyn, New York, By Boe creates fun and elegant jewelry. Using a mix of both new and vintage materials with 14-kt gold-fill and sterling silver, the geometric shapes of their designs offers a simple beauty to the ear or neck. I love connecting shapes together, so I bought the Square Link Necklace, a delicate piece made up of two small squares interlinked on a 14 K gold-filled chain. Simple and elegant, this piece is bound to receive lots of compliments. $44 

Trick or Treat!

Bring your little munchkins out on Halloween for Treat or Treat Alberta Street! Dozens of Alberta businesses will handing out candy from 3-6 pm, so be sure to stop by the shop!

Fall colors at Red Sail

This fall I'm crazy over one of the color palettes we are featuring in the shop... Shitake (a grayish brown), chartreuse (almost to a bright olive green), warm white, and brushed gold. They look fabulous together and I can't get enough of this earthly, yet modern combination. It seem to look good in ever form, from the serving platters made by Bauer Pottery, to the cashmere scarves from Yarnz, to the Nell & Mary pillow covers, to the jewelry of 31 Bits and By Boe... I want it all. Add in a hint of natural beauty from the Lostine cutting boards with leather straps, and the wood trays from Roost, and wow, I think I might be keeping quite a few pieces from this collection!