Dear One Artisan Shop

06/18/2026

Excited to have Hey Johanna hats available today!

06/16/2026

New maker magic has landed at Dear One!

Introducing Hey Johanna Clothing Velo Hats — playful little head toppers made for sunny adventures, salty walks, garden wandering, and wherever your day takes you.

Each bicycle hat is thoughtfully crafted from recycled embroidered linens and new cotton canvas, with a 5-panel design, shallow brim, elastic size adjustment, and recycled bias binding finishing every seam.

A little piece of slow-made joy for your everyday wardrobe 💛

Available now at Dear One Artisan Shop.
Stop by to see the full selection.

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06/11/2026

New from Locusart Jewellery.

Some pieces arrive quietly. Others insist on being made.

ASTARA was one of those designs.

Created by dripping molten wax one drop at a time, this radiant starburst ring took many forms before revealing itself. Sketches filled pages. Samples lined the studio bench. Versions were made, reconsidered, and remade. Then, after all that persistence, Astara emerged.

Alongside it sits MARIS, an ocean-inspired ring whose intricate form recalls coral gardens and treasures hidden beneath the waves.

Both are sculptural, story-filled pieces that showcase Emily's distinctive wax-building process—each original created slowly, patiently, and entirely by hand.

Whether you're drawn to the sea or the stars, these beauties have just landed at Dear One Artisan Shop.

Come try them on and see where your imagination takes you.

Dear One Artisan Shop Emily • Heirloom Fine Jewellery • Custom Rings

06/01/2026

Okay, Margaret. Save some magic for the rest of us.

I just unboxed a package of absolute delight from Wild and Wise Studio, and these quick photos barely scratch the surface. Every piece feels like a tiny treasure washed ashore after a long and beautiful journey.

Working from her coastal Nova Scotia studio, Margaret Millar creates sculptural works inspired by the sea, combining flame-worked and kiln-formed glass with salvaged materials such as fishing rope, driftwood, shells, and other shoreline finds. Her pieces celebrate the beauty of what is weathered, collected, and transformed, weaving together stories of ocean, place, and time.

These little sea gems are equal parts art, curiosity, and coastal magic—and I would happily spend a day following Margaret around while she works her wizardry.

Available this Thursday at Dear One Artisan Shop

Come see them in person. Trust me, they're even more enchanting than the photos.

05/30/2026

Freshly Restocked ✨

Our shelves are full of sweet ceramics by .quietcricketpottery

From cheerful paint palettes for your creative practice to charming bud vases for those garden snippings you couldn't resist bringing inside, each piece adds a little handmade joy to the everyday. They also make lovely gifts for someone special (yourself included).

The selection is looking especially good right now, so check out our June hours and stop by to support local makers and small community businesses. 🌈💛

05/29/2026

June!

05/27/2026

Gift Certificates are available!

or

You see it, you like it, you want it?

Fill out a card from the Wish Box!

Gift giving made easy.

05/27/2026

Last Sunday, the Shop was closed because I was taking part in a knife making workshop with Forgotten Arts Ltd.
Yes!!! I made a knife and it was such a memorable day.
Martin and Louise have created an incredible experience and bookings are OPEN.
Please support this local business- check them out on Facebook and Instagram.

Details on bookings can be found on their website:
https://forgotten-arts.com/knifemaking-workshops/

05/12/2026

Hello Dear Ones!

Maritime Made recently featured one of my favourite artisans, Skunks n' Roses.
You can get a small taste of Laura's handmade process and a deeper understanding of the amount of love and labour that goes into her pieces, by watching this short video:

Maritime Made is proudly sponsored by Invest Nova Scotia.Laura Hambleton is the artist behind Skunks n’ Roses, a whimsical, nature-loving micro-tannery speci...

04/29/2026

May is tiptoeing in… rain-speckled, flower-dotted, and full of good intentions 🌼

With a handful of volunteer commitments on my plate, the Shop will be a little quieter on weekends this month—but consider this your gentle nudge to plan that long-overdue wander to LaHave. Slow roads, salty air, and a shop full of treasures waiting for you.

And let’s not forget…
There’s a maternal figure (or two) in your life who deserves something thoughtful. Not rushed. Not last-minute gas station chocolate. Something made by hand, chosen with care, and meant to last.

Pop in, take your time, and find a piece that feels like them.

Hours are posted—save this for later, plan your visit, and make a day of it. 🌼

✌🏾❤️
Melissa