five minutes with Stuff n’ Such
For two decades LeBlanc worked as a child social worker in Ontario, she began to paint and upcycle furniture as a way to destress. "Painting furniture was a way to clear my cluttered mind and wash away the stress of the day," says LeBlanc. "Mineral paints such as the Fusion or Aspire brands have so many beautiful colours to choose from and completely transform discarded furniture. It's so satisfing to see the end result." LeBlanc had a connection to the Island and when they relocated to PEI from Ontario, she decided to open a shop. "I wanted to offer a collection of locally- made and Canadian produced items," says LeBlanc, "I have everything from home decor and minerial paint to jewellery, accessories and clothing. The inventory is always changing." You will find items from Island artisans such as, Tall Pines, Southshore Soap, Lighters Candle Co and the Canadian produced, Red Canoe clothing brand and other Canadian items. Such n' Stuff is located just off Highway #1 at the newly constructed round-about in Stratford. Just exit onto Mason Road, then take the first right to Hollis Avenue. "I looked throughout Stratford and Charlottetown for the best location, I could see this area was quickly developing and offers bright new retail space, lots of parking and it's close to everything." Stuff n' Such will be operating on winter hours from October through to the new year. "I realized a lot of my customers work days throughout the week," says LeBlanc, "I'll be open Saturday 10 am to 4 pm and, Sunday noon to 4 pm in addition to evenings, 5:30 pm to 9 pm during the week." With so many unique items filling this shop, be sure to put Stuff n' Such on your holiday shopping list - it's definetly going to be on mine!
Words and photos by Alana Lauren
Stuff n' Such opened in May 2019, and since then owner, Nancy LeBlanc has welcomed Islanders and visitors to her unique shop in Stratford. Everything from unique home décor, jewellery and accessories to minerial paint anditems from local artisans means this shop has what you've been looking for.
26 Hollis Ave., Unit #5, Stratford 902.370.2631 www.facebook.com/stuffnsuchhomepei
FALL 2019 www.pei-living.ca
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