Canada Day Sale: Redux!

Due to circumstances beyond our control we were unable to have the boutique open for a full day on Canada Day. We are sorry for the inconvenience and assure you that the issue has since been corrected.

We want to say:

Everyone is fine and we'd like to thank you for your concerned calls and emails. One of the reasons we love Apple Box Boutique so much is because of you, our family of customers, and we appreciate that you care and contacted us.

We want to do: 

Our best to make it up to you for such limited access Sunday, so we are extending our Canada Day Sale.

Yes, it is Canada Day Sale: Redux!  But even better.  We will offer sale pricing for two full days in the hope that makes it more convenient for you to come out to the boutique.
 
SO... Tuesday and Wednesday this week are all about deals and discounts, and as a recap here is what's on:

We are looking forward to seeing you there and thanking you in person for your patience and patronage.

Location 
6507 - 112 Avenue, Edmonton, AB
Map

Store Hours

Tuesday-Friday 11:00 AM- 6:30 PM

Saturday 11:30 AM - 5:30 PM

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Celebrate Canada Day: What's On Around Town

Stop in for BIG savings at Apple Box Boutique between Noon and 5:00 PM, then take in the fun and fabulous Canada Day events happening all around town... 

Happy Canada Day everyone!

If you are a first-time visitor or a long-time resident, there are activities for everyone to enjoy this Canada Day. From arts and culture to sports and the outdoors, Canada’s Festival City will provide residents and visitors alike with the ultimate Canada Day experience.

The Alberta Aviation Museum will be open with visiting aircraft on display, the Vintage Wings of Canada member rides and for the Children, the local Chapter of the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) will be holding a Free (other than museum admission) Young Eagles day where children between 8 and 16 years will get a flight in a light aircraft, courtesy of the EAA.

Celebrate Canada Day in one of the prettiest settings around, at the Devonian Botanic Garden. Outdoor art displays in the Main Garden, musical entertainment, crafts and games for the kids, Canada Day cake! All activities are free with regular admission.

Grab your bandana and bring the kids to an eco-tourism adventure and on-farm festival complete with Canada Day fun, farm tours, a wild west ghost town, wagon rides, gem mining & more! The Canada Day Kids Fest at Prairie Gardens & Adventure Farm is the perfect way to kick-start summer holidays on the Canada Day long weekend.

Enjoy great food, entertainment, and live performances by Alberta based artists at one of Alberta’s top Canada Day destinations, the Alberta Legislature.  Geared for all ages, the performances will take place from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. across three stages. New this year is a special children’s only area with its own stage. Beat the heat with a splash in the wading pools or by touring the Legislature Building during the annual Open House.

The annual Silly Summer Parade mixes Canada Day spirit with twisted humour and good old-fashioned fun. This fun filled afternoon features family activities, entertainment, a fundraising Bar-B-Que and of course Canada Day cake. 

There is plenty to take in at the various City attractions too!  Celebrate Canada Day and the Edmonton Valley Zoo’s 52nd birthday!  Enjoy lively jazz with Six Feet Up, Canada crafts, planting activities, face painting and lots of family fun at the Muttart Conservatory.  Join the park-wide celebration of Dominion Day with a great variety show at Fort Edmonton Park.  Enjoy the live entertainment, crafts, face painting and petting zoo at City Hall and don't forget the fireworks!  This year’s display is going to be bigger and better than ever before as Edmonton will be launching the biggest fireworks shell in Canada - don’t miss it!

Be sure to check out Celebrate Canada Day to find out firework viewing locations, road closures, and more about the other planned activities.

Want even more?  Be sure to check the Edmonton Tourism Calendar of Events for a complete listing of summer fun ideas!
*Events posting courtesy of Edmonton Tourism

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Our Canada "Two Day" Sale!

With yesterday's news that we will be open on Sunday came even happier news that we have an extra day to offer Canada Day deals.  Yes...

Our Canada Day Sale is now a Canada Two-Day Sale!

As an extra bonus, on Sunday we are now including 10% off all Barefoot Venus bath and body products and Whitewater Soy Candles!

...so many great ways to celebrate Canada's birthday!

♥,

Apple Box Boutique

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Canada Day Sale -- One Day Only!

On Saturday, June 30th, we are holding a Canada Day Sale.

Hurry In 

It lasts just one day!

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Apple Box Boutique

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Spotlight on Eco-friendly Products: Annie Sloan Chalk Paint™ (ASCP)

Today is the the last of our three-day series focusing on our eco-friendly and natural product lines. At the outset we mentioned that we are consciously making an effort to offer items that are kind to our planet and our customers' health.  We are happy to be sharing the stories of our three major eco lines: Whitewater Candles, Barefoot Venus Bath and Body, and Annie Sloan Chalk Paint™ for Furniture, Walls and Floors.

Since other paints and coatings contain harmful levels of chemicals called VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds), we are very excited to be the Central Alberta supplier of Annie Sloan Chalk Paint ™ for Furniture, Walls and Floors, today's highlighted eco-friendly product and the signature paint used in our Apple Box Boutique studio.

Spotlight:  Annie Sloan Chalk Paint ™

Annie Sloan developed her now famous Chalk Paint™ to answer the need she had for a paint which would have many uses from acting like limewash to looking like old painted furniture, and that had a good range of colour that could be extended by the user. This paint is quick-drying and very easy to work with, allowing people to be creative as one doesn’t get involved with the technicalities of preparation and it also allows you to change your mind without hassle.

Applications:

• Best paint on the market for painting furniture
• Paint can be use on any surface -- literally!
• Use on walls for a soft matte effect or wax it for a polished plaster effect
• Can even be used to paint floors
• Paint can be applied to interior or exterior surfaces and furnishings
• Yes, chalkboards, too -- imagine coordinating them with your decor!

Techniques:

• Use one colour or layer colours
• Distress and apply waxes to create an old world patina
• Can be used as a wash -- dilute with water so when you apply paint it shows the wood grain
• You can use it as an impasto (thickly) -- just leave the lid off to thicken
• Two to three coats makes a highly durable chalkboard
• Paint fabric -- holds up through washing.  Can wax to give a different look to the fabric finish.
• Very little black pigment is used so the colours can be mixed in any combination

Ease of Use:

People, pet and eco-friendly and with virtually no odour, everything can be painted on-the-spot!   

• No messy sanding, stripping or priming
• No more lugging furniture to a painting area
• No more waiting for perfect painting weather
• Easy clean-up
• Paint is flexible so you can be creative and change your mind

Credit: Foampillowss, Annie Sloan & Savvy Southern Style

Fun:

• Because the paint is pre-mixed and easy to use, it is stress-free
• You never waste paint because it is an aqueous product. Let it thicken to use as a fine art paint or a craft paint, or to get a 'chunky, farmhouse" feel to your furniture.  It doesn't 'skin over' like other paints.  Did it get too thick?  Just add water to lighten it up again or to use as a wash
• Coordinate curtains, pillows, accessories, carpets and floors by stenciling or painting them
• Annie Sloan shows her humour... she says this is a girls' paint, but boys can use it too!
• The paint is so versatile and pure in colour that extending allows you to create to your heart's, and imagination's, desire

Thousands of Colours:

"Extending" the paint means that the 30 'core' colours can be mixed together without becoming murky or 'muddied' as can often happen with latex and oil paints.  It allows you to create personalized and custom colours and really be creative with it!

The Right Paint for the Job:

• Originating in the UK, Annie Sloan Chalk Paint ™ was designed to allow walls to breathe, making it perfect for cottage walls in Europe which means it also works perfectly in North America and our varying climates
• Paint indoor items, outdoor items, floors, walls, metal, glass, plastic laminate, smooth woods, rough woods, plastic, Ikea and Jysk style cabinets, kitchens, even fabric... the list goes on and on

Tried and True:

• Annie Sloan has been making it since 1990 so it's tried and tested! 
• True colour that transcends eras, styles, materials, climates and can keep up with your imagination
• Search the internet, books and catalogs for examples of Annie Sloan Chalk Paint™ projects (often also referred to as ASCP), and you'll find thousands of examples and positive reviews!

Lots of Class:

ASCP is so popular that we have joined forces with Tara Jamieson, Annie Sloan Chalk Paint Specialist to offer classes in Edmonton on a monthly basis.

All supplies are included, so all you have to do is --

just show up in your paint clothes

• Take the Beginner's class to get hands-on experience with the paint and the tools, and learn aging and distressing techniques that will help you to with your own DIY projects

• If your kitchen needs to be freshened up or completely updated, then the Kitchen Reinvention class is for you

BONUS: 

Use the coupon code: APPLE to save $ each time you register for a class!

Go Green:

• Best of all, Annie Sloan Chalk Paint™ is extremely low in VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds) so it won’t harm you or the environment

Now available at Apple Box Boutique Inc. in Edmonton, Alberta.

6507 - 112 Avenue

Edmonton, Alberta

T5W 0P1

780-479-0007

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Apple Box Boutique

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Spotlight on Eco-friendly Products: Whitewater Candles

Over the next few days, we will be highlighting our eco-friendly and natural products. We are consciously making an effort to offer items that are kind to our planet and our customer's health.

Our three major eco lines are Whitewater Candles, Barefoot Venus Bath and Body, and Annie Sloan Chalk Paint™ for Furniture, Walls and Floors.

Today our focus is on Whitewater candles.  These have quickly become a favourite at the boutique and we can't say enough good things about them.  Not only are they eco-friendly -- they are beautiful, aromatic and easy on the pocket book.

Spotlight:  Whitewater Premium Candles

Whitewater Premium Candle Co. was founded during the spring of 2007 as a result of our search for a quality all natural candle for our retail boutique. We were looking for a candle that was simple yet stylish, earth-friendly, long lasting, fragrant and most importantly made in Canada. After much searching we decided to take matters into our own hands and produce exactly what we were looking for.

Our quest began in search of the cleanest burning pure soybean wax, and a quality all natural fibre wick that would deliver a beautiful even flame and full fragrance throw without any wasted wax. The heart of our candle needed to have clean and natural aromatic attributes, which lead us to earth friendly vegetable oil based fragrances and essential oils to ensure a full bodied fragrance throughout the life of the candle. This was clearly our greatest challenge and achievement, and ultimately became the defining element of all Whitewater Premium Candles – our signature fragrances. No matter when or how often our candles are burned, our fragrances truly remain as pure as the day they were crafted.

We believe strongly in the use of renewable, biodegradable resources like soybean wax and oil, and we create environmentally friendly candles which produce minimal waste, and are an eco alternative to petroleum based products. Our reproduction antique enamel containers are stylish, re-useable and clean easily with soap and water, and we re-pour all empty containers which our local customers return to our store.

Whitewater Premium Candles are available as votives, tealights and container candles in a variety of natural scents.

Now available at Apple Box Boutique Inc. in Edmonton, Alberta.

6507 - 112 Avenue

Edmonton, Alberta

T5W 0P1

780-479-0007

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Project Personality: My Style Crush on Selina Lake

Project Personality

with Apple Box Boutique founder Leanne Playter Korsos

Alright... I confess.  I have a huge style crush on the fabulous Selina Lake.

Granted, she may not be a household name in North America quite yet, but if you follow home decorating or style mags, blogs or books, you likely have witnessed Selina's work.  She is uber-famous in Europe.

The best part?  She is a nice, normal young woman who has made her way up through the ranks, so to speak, with hard work, determination and as she says, big love for what she does.  She humbly credits her success to the advice her parents gave her growing up, "my Mum and Dad always told me to smile, be myself and try my best."

And wow... doing her best has been pretty darned impressive so far!

Selina is based in the UK and is an Interior and Lifestyle Stylist.  The focus of her freelance career is usually to produce images, which are used to sell products, and to inspire magazine and book readers.  But she is also an author and her books are jam-packed with inspiration for decor-loving folks like me.

I like to imagine that we would be friends, or are at least kindred spirits, since she has said that if she were not a Stylist she would "own a boutique, which would sell all the bits and bobs I love, if I could bring myself to part with any of the treasures that is!"  I feel exactly the same way about Apple Box Boutique.

I could go on and on about the perfect loveliness of Selina's work, but believe me, explanation is not required -- instead I will stop with the chatter and simply share some of her work.  The problem now is how ever to choose from all those glorious images!  I may labour over this for hours, or perhaps just close my eyes and point, but either way I hope you enjoy the selections.  (I know I will!)

Okay, so clearly enthusiasm trumps decision-making but this is me reining myself in as much as I can manage, and what you see is just a sampling of Selina's body of work!

Her books to date include "Romantic Style", "Bazaar Style" and released earlier this spring "Homespun Style".  Check out Selina's blog for more about this excellent young stylist, and her website for information on her work and freelance services.

I am off for a cup of spiced tea and some peony arranging... I hope you have a feel-good day, too!

~♥~ Leanne

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TODAY for One Day Only: The Highlands Street Festival!

Today, for one day only!!!

Today`s the day!  The Highlands Street Festival runs from 10 AM - 5 PM and has over 60 vendors, musicians, kids activities, entertainment, special deals at local businesses and more!

At Apple Box Boutique we are featuring:

Visit us in the boutique for fantastic furniture, home decor and a bounty of beautiful florals by:

Here is all the Festival information...
See you there!

The Highlands Street Festival is an annual outdoor market that is fun for the entire family.  Created by the Highlands 112 Avenue Merchants, the festival highlights the area, local businesses and their wares while offering entertainment and fun for all ages.

Outdoor Market Local Art & Music Face Painting Children’s Area

Horse & Wagon Ride Historical Displays Fun Run & Dog Parade Silent Auction

2 Curls Jewellery Agoo Kids Clothes Airbender Custom Artistry Artesanias Casesa Avantina Fantasy Jewelry Baby Cakes & More Be-a-Bella Bluebird Hills Farm Soap Canadian Maple Shack Creole Envie Dazzling Designs Epicure Selections Expressions by Lori Hanna FireLillie Boutique Gandahara Designs Greenwood Soaps Gypsy Gardens Hormonic Images Illumination Fotography Jewelled Raven Juice Plus Keishkamma Canada Karen's Mosaic Studio Laura McGlone Photography Little Big Bug Little Clover Ideas Livewire Jewellery Mama Katz Mosaics Maria Pace Wynters Miss Oriental Mother Earth Essentials My Beading Heart Oodles of Cake Bites Pampered Chef Picture Perfect Spaces Sashiko Studio Scentsy Street Sweets S. Rauch Art The Fairy Factory The Jeweled Raven The Mombot Tröst - Kids Wear Tupper Ware Vintage Recreations Whiteout Workshop Woodland Botanicals John & Caroline Mandolin/Moen Stage - 10am The O'Neills Mandolin/Moen Stage - 11am The O'Neills are a Edmonton trio that plays traditional Celtic melodies. The O'Neills have entertained Highlanders at a number of local events including the Highlands Pancake Breakfast and Highlands St. Paddy's Day Pub Night. Rebecca Lappa Mandolin/Moen Stage - 12pm Rebecca is a prolific songwriter inspired by observations of life, historical events, and literary references. Her songs range from pop to folk, from explorations of the dark side of human nature to get-stuck-in-your-head catchy tunes about conquests and heroes. A classically trained singer, Rebecca’s expressive soprano is accompanied by her keyboard Sara Isabel Mandolin/Moen Stage - 1pm Sara believes that good music is about skill and talent coming together with honesty and heart --- but most of all, music is about having fun. Grounded by her dedication to hard work, and strengthened by her joy in music, Sara Isabel looks forward to sharing her music with audiences all over. Justine Ann Vandergrift Mandolin/Moen Stage - 2pm Alberta based singer-songwriter, Justine has been singing and ceating music her entire life. Her sound has been classified as country-folk, gospel, jazz, pop and blues. Her witty and insightful lyrics coupled with her passionate one-of-a-kind voice make Justine stand out long after an performance. Bellevue Community League Offering promotional materials for programs and selling membership. Edm. Ladies Meet Up Group Offering painted birdhouses, flower pots, canvases and baked treats. Go Green Team The Go Green Team advocates for the recycling of beverage containers in Alberta. They are offering games and prizes to raise awarenes about recycling and a recycle bin for empties.  Highland Community League Offering signed copies of the 1st edition book entitled Highlands/Bellevue & Virgina Park: Commemorative Benches, Signs, Plaques & Trees by J. Tidridge as well as league memberships and information. Highlands Historical Society Offering the limited Cetennial edition of the 1st edition book entitled My Hearts is In Highlands by author Ken Tingley. Highlands Gardening Club Offering information and a selection of perennial plants. Master Composting Group Providing information on composting, recycling and reuse in the City of Edmonton. Master Naturalist Group Helping to build community capacity, knowledge and enthusiasm for ongoing stewardship of local natural areas. Neighbourhood Church Offering information and popcorn.  Virginia Park - Fine Arts Night Providing information on the school as well as their 2012 cookbook.

Face Painting Charge/Face w/ Lady Dolphin Balloon Sculptures 10am - 5pm Charge/Creation w/ The Balloon Gang Cool Crafts w/ Grandin Preschool Reading Corner w/ Edmonton Public Library Games, Bubbles & Baby Blanket 1pm - 5pm w/ City of Edmonton Taoist Tai Chi 11209-65 Street - 2pm The Taoist Tai Chi™ internal arts have their origin in the tradition of Taoist internal alchemy. Alchemy in Taoism is a process of changing and transforming the body to the original healthy state. This starts with the transformation of the physical body. Lomani Mundi 11204-65 Street - 3:30pm Established in 2011, Lomani Mundi is a peer-lead women’s world percussion group. Drawn together by our love of world music and the call of the drum, we perform African, Afro-Cuban, Middle Eastern, Irish, and original pieces using djembes, djundjuns, kpanlogos, bodhrans, congas, bongos, doumbeks, and small percussion instruments. Fire Inspired - Poi 6507-112 Avenue - 4pm Infusing seamless choreography with artistic style, we bring a modern twist on the ancient Maori art of poi. This special event is coordinated by Fire Inspired Production Horse & Wagon Ride 6419-112 Avenue - 20 Minutes Mandolin Books & Coffee Company. This special event is coordinated by Arie Jol $2/person Highlands Fun Run & Walk 2pm - 11155-65 Street Proceeds to rebuild the Highlands community centre! Special event coordinated by the Running Room and the Highlands Community League $10 / 2.5km - Register Now! $15 / 5km - Register Now! Highlands Dog Parade 1pm, 11208-65 Street Proceeds to the Humane Animal Rescue Team. This special event coordinated by Fiesty Fido $10 / Dog- Register Now! Streetcar Display Hosted by: Wayne Moen 6417-112 Avenue Presented by: Edmonton Radial Railway Society Vintage Fire Engine w/ Sparky the Fire Dog 11am - 2pm Location: 65 Street Presented by: Edmonton Fire Department Vintage Edmonton Transit Bus Location: 65 Street Presented by: Edmonton Transit Historical Telephone Display Location: Direct Line Insurance Windows 6414-112 Avenue Presented by: Telephone Historical Centre Historical Camera Display Location: Eye Masters 6515-112 Avenue Presented By: Dream Studios Highlands Historical Walking Tour Location: 2pm, Infront of Sterling Real Estate 11155-65 Street Presented by: Highlands Historical Society $5/Person The 2012 Silent Auction will be hosted by our new neighbours to the West, the Edmonton Bicycle Communters Society. Make sure to check out the great items up for auction. All proceeds go to the Edmonton Bicycle Commuters and their programs including Art & Bicycles, the Spoke and Ghost Bikes. Apple Box Boutique Brian Mason, MLA Chickies Antiques Derma Lounge Direct Line Insurance Diva Communications Eye Masters Highlands Kitchen La Boheme - Bed & Breakfast Mandolin Books & Coffee Co Sandal Wood Spa & Salon Sabrina Butterfly Designs Sterling Real Estate Sugar Blossoms Wayne Moen, Remax Realty Wheelworx Art Studio Wool Revival Rotary Club of Edmonton IM Solutions Avenue Magazine www.edmontonfestivals.ca Edmonton Journal Edmonton Sun - Weather Only Here For the Food - Blog Loosen Your Belt - Blog Mastermaq - Flickr Photos

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