A Cool-as-a-Cucumber Summer Vibe
By Rebecca Spinner Photos Sara Bakker Models Vanessa Gallant, Ericka Ashley
Most of us have eagerly launched our summer-on-the-Island routines-opening the cottage, arranging the patio perfectly, and shopping for whatever we need for summertime get-togethers. Likewise, Lori and Jamil Dow of Island Style have already stocked their Cavendish shop with men’s and ladies’ clothing, home and cottage decor, and giftware for a PEI summer. They founded Island Style in 2018, and have developed a stellar eye for products that align with the local vibe. That may be due to the Dows’ mutual decades of experience. “We’ve both worked in the tourism and hospitality industry, mostly on the North Shore, all our lives,” Jamil Dow explains. “We’re hands-on owners and operators.” Island Style’s fashion and homeware-from soy candles to Swedish dishcloths to welcome mats--reflect a cool-as-a-cucumber approach that’s practical and endearing. Online shopping is available through Island Style’s website, but browsing the Cavendish Road store allows customers to encounter the products and team face-to- face. “I believe in providing value to someone without any expectation of something in return,” says Jamil. “Being kind, patient, and welcoming are the standards-but we go beyond that.” The Dows conscientiously carry products made on PEI or elsewhere in Canada, as well as fair-trade products (including Turkish cotton throws and towels). Each summer, they stock condiments from Island producers; customers can spread sandwiches with Atlantic Mustard Mill mustard, sweeten pitchers of iced tea with Canoe Cove Honey, and add Forty Six° North chutney to charcuterie boards. “Bright colours, cottons and linens” underpin Island Style’s seasonal clothing selection, says Lori; the shop also carries summer accessories including purses, hats (like “iconic” Tilley hats), and jewellery. When the weather cools, Island Style will tailor its seasonal schedule to Islanders’ shopping habits, and Jamil confirms that they plan to open through autumn into the holidays.
“We’re happy to be in a community that supports each other. We have many returning customers we know by name, and enjoy seeing many times throughout the season.”
- Jamil Dow
Island Style PEI | 8544 Cavendish Road, Cavendish | 902.963.2497 | www.islandstylepei.com
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