Where Winnipeg September October 2017 WhereSep-Oct17_Digital | Page 16

BY NINA BRYK
SCENE IN THE CITY
WOLSELEY
The Wolseley district —south of Portage Avenue and west
of Sherbrook Street is marked by elm-lined streets and
homes built from 1905-1925. An exciting revival of many
houses being converted to shops and restaurants make this
residentially dense area a lovely destination on a colourful
fall day. On Sherbook Street, browse the adorable collection
of children's party dresses and tuxes at D'Ella. Nearby,
Public General Store carries natural products like Bergamot
Lavender + Rose bath salts, made with Manitoba wild rose
petals. Continue down the steet to find a local favourite bean
to bar chocolate shop Decadence Chocolates (pictured).
A short walk down Westminster Avenue will lead you to
Joy's Tea where petite glass jars can be filled with choice
loose teas. For fashionable and functional walking gear, shop
sandals and runners inspired by nature from El Naturalista
International at Shoe Doctor.
MANITOBA MEMENTO:
NOTHING'S LIKE HOME
Celebrate the place you love most with this
keepsake. These one-of-a-kind pillows are made
by local artisan Wendi Kuarsingh (@feltlovedfelt)
in her home studio. Wendi uses Italian wool felt to
ensure durabilty of each product. Other province
options are available by request. Shop a range of
pillow colours and sizes at Tharnzie. 100 Osborne
St, 204-504-6522, tharnzie.com, Map 1: R-3
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EDITOR’S PICK
TOP 5 ART FINDS
These Winnipeg boutiques are filled with
art beyond the traditional paint brush and
canvas. Take home one of these spectacular
artful items, handmade with love.
A mash-up of 110 Canadian artisanal
products fill the walls and display boxes at
Tara Davis Studio Boutique. Find beautiful
pieces from hand-embroidered maps from
Sadie and June to Birch Street Studio's
laser cut jewellery. 246 McDermot Ave,
204-504-8272, taradavis.ca, Map 1: O-4
On the fourth floor of an historic
building, discover the dream studio
of Mud and Stone. Watch the potters
hand mould and paint one-of-a-kind
decorative serving trays, flower pots
and tableware. 290 McDermot Ave,
mudandstonestudio.com, Map 1: O-4.
Find treasures crafted by First Peoples
of North America at Teekca's Aboriginal
Boutique. Check out the stunning painted
mural mug and coaster sets by Rabbit
Studios (pictured). 1 Forks Market Rd,
second floor, 204-946-0539, Map 1: Q-5
Shop WOW! Mabuhay outdoor and
indoor home décor at the Johnston
Terminal at The Forks. Unique products are
imported from colourful wind chimes to
stone sculptures. 25 Forks Market Rd, main
floor, 204-947-9342, Map 1: Q-5
At Blue Hills Design, find paintings
made by Canadian artists along with home
décor. Check out the decorative painted
wood boxes by British Columbia company
Cedar Mountain Studios. 444 Academy
Rd, 204-487-1151, bluehillsdesign.ca,
Map 2: D-3