HOME & COTTAGE
Island Business Offers International Artistry
By Story Sheidow Photos Sara Bakker
Do you want a bathroom sink best described as “basic”, “simple”, or even just “white,” or one made from million- year-old trees that have petrified to stone? In a nutshell, that’s the difference between Wicker Emporium and other major retail furniture outlets. Unlike most furniture stores, which carry large brands and resell the same items time and time again, Wicker Emporium focuses on unique and often one-of-a-kind furniture pieces and repurposed décor that can truly be described as art. Stephanie Briggs, owner of Wicker Emporium in Charlottetown, can’t help but get excited when talking about the subject. “Some of my favourites are our reclaimed wood items; it’s always reassuring to know that things can have many lives. For instance, we have tables made from old Indian wooden houses, dressers made from very old window shutters, we even had a wall unit made from a 150-year-old canoe. Oh, and I forgot to mention an old favourite of mine, a bar made from the front of a VW camper van- complete with working headlamps!” “Our products are from literally around the world, for example: India, Indonesia, Croatia, Italy, and Ukraine and of course, Canada,” explains Briggs. “We have our own designs manufactured by trusted partners that fit the style we believe will both stand the test of time and look good in both
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