The Handpicked Home

09/24/2026

What a joy it is to visit my makers-turned-friends as they display their beautiful works at galleries & markets around our communities ✨ I don’t get to see them every day in person at the shop anymore, but this is the most wonderful next best thing. Gorgeous art, vibes & company while visiting Jasmina Charleston & Ayoe Ingemann Lai as they were set up at Crescent Beach (alongside more artists!) & I can’t wait for them to be back there again along with Jasmina’s feature at the Surrey Art Gallery! 😍 Follow along for where they’ll be next & join me in keeping that local love alive 💛 As small business owners, makers, artists & creatives of all types, we are all so grateful for you 🎨
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09/07/2026

Wishing you all a peaceful Labour Day full of rest & coziness. 💛
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📷: Akane Kondo Photography ✨

09/03/2026

S e p t e m b e r 🍂
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08/26/2026

Our 🎈Big 11 Birthday SALE🎈 ends tonight! Use code BIRTHDAY25 @ checkout for 25% off your purchase on all things local, sweet & unique! Free local pick-up & delivery (with a teeny fee) are available as well as Canada-wide shipping, so grab your faves while you can — & thank you a l w a y s for celebrating our birthday & supporting local with us! 💛🍁
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08/26/2026

T o m o r r o w! 🤗

On Thursday, August 27, we’re bringing live music to the scenic beachfront at Memorial Park, and we’re sending off the 2026 concerts season with Juno-nominated Canadian Legends Spoons at the Concerts at the Pier, Presented by TD at 7 PM! 🤩✨

It’s a finale you don’t want to miss- and we’ve got a few tips to make the most out of your concert experience:

🎶 Invite family or a few friends, arrive early to snag a spot, and don’t forget to bring a lawn chair.
☔️Bring your umbrellas and raincoats- there is a small amount of potentially rain in the forecast, but that won’t stop the show!
🍔Feeling hungry? We’ve got so many great restaurants along Marine Drive! Order takeout or dine in before the concert- we highly recommend booking reservations.
🚧 Heads up! Road closures will be in effect from 6 PM - 10:30 PM along Marine Drive (Vidal St to Maple St)- however, parking on Marine Drive will be open.

We can’t wait to see you there!

Check out concertsatthepier.com for more details about the festival.

The 2026 Concerts at the Pier, Presented by TD is supported by Presenting Sponsor TD , Series Sponsor REMAX Canada , and is produced in partnership by the City of White Rock and the White Rock BIA.

08/26/2026

Our final Summer concert is here! 🎶🌊
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08/25/2026

T h u r s d a y! 🎸🎶

This Thursday, come see Jordan Carrier open our final show of the 2026 Concerts at the Pier, Presented by TD with headliner Spoons!

Jordan Carrier is a founding member of Fear of Houses, Jordan Carrier and the Soviets, and White Rock’s legendary band Cozy Bones. As a producer and solo artist, he won the 2008 CFOX Vancouver Seeds. We're excited for him to perform on Thursday!

📅 August 27 2026
⏰ Opening act at 7 PM (headliner at 8 PM)
📍 Memorial Park- 15300 Marine Dr

Visit concertsatthepier.com for more details about artists, performances, locations and more.

The 2026 Concerts at the Pier, Presented by TD is supported by Presenting Sponsor TD , Series Sponsor REMAX Canada, and is produced in partnership by the City of White Rock and the White Rock BIA.

08/25/2026

Our final Summer Concert at the Pier, Presented by TD is this Thursday & I can’t wait to see you there! 🎤🎶🌊

🚨 REMINDER 🚨 Road closures along Marine Drive (Vidal St to Maple St) will be in effect on Thursday, August 27 2026, for this week’s Concerts at the Pier, Presented by TD at Memorial Park, at 7PM!

Arrive early and park your vehicle at any of these recommended locations 🅿️

📍Centennial Arena
📍Kent Street Activity Centre
📍Marine Dr Parking Lots at and West of Vidal
📍Montecito Parkade
📍Semiahmoo Parking Lot
📍Vidal St Parkade
📍White Rock Community Centre

Alternatively, you may take bus routes #361 and #362 that will take you from Uptown all the way to the Waterfront.

The 2026 Concerts at the Pier, Presented by TD is supported by Presenting Sponsor TD , Series Sponsor REMAX Canada , and is produced in partnership by the City of White Rock and the White Rock BIA.

08/23/2026

I was so proud to be part of our fourth annual Salmon Sessions Music Festival — the bestest one yet! What a beautiful way to bring our community together to celebrate, fundraise, and connect — all while enjoying the best live music! Thank you to Penmar Community Arts Society, Dione & Temma for allowing me to join the team to help bring this all together 💛 More to come…. I have sooo many videos & photos to share! For now, t h a n k y o u to everyone for supporting & showing up with your great vibes for Semiahmoo Fish & Game Club & our Little Campbell River Hatchery! 🐟🌊🎶
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08/20/2026

There’s so much to celebrate this week! ⬇️
🎈 The Shop’s Big 1️⃣1️⃣
🎶 Our 4th Concert at the Pier on Thursday in Uptown
🌊 Salmon Sessions Music Festival on Saturday ➡️ tix @ penmar.ca 🎟️
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