This past weekend was a long weekend for me and the boy, so we headed out to the east coast, land of fishes and delish lobster, for a mini-trip by the sea. Actually, we didn’t see much sea since I’ve visited several times before so I hit up a lot of the local vintage and thrift shops in each city. One of the best kept secrets of the Maritimes is that the vintage/thrift selection is amazing! (Racks aren’t picked over and prices are low). I’ve picked up some of my best stuff on trips out east.
First stop was his hometown of Moncton, New Brunswick. We made a few stops around the city, including visiting a couple of his old friends who run shops out of a building on one corner of George Street, an area that is currently undergoing some cultural rejuvenation as of late
Artsy et Vintage is one of the places to stop by when you’re in Moncton for one of a kind clothing and accessories, from bowler hats to jean chain necklaces to leather purses. Everything is pretty much bought, designed or made locally. The store will remind you of a little couture cabin in the woods with its wood panelling and tree paintings alongside some sweet vintage dresses.
Owner Marjolaine Bourgeois showcases some of her own clothing designs in the shop and handmade accessories using recycled materials. Check out the awesome jean bracelets and rings made by Marjolaine that I picked up below (as well as the sofa slip cover made from jean above).
More on what was around the corner on George Street in the next post…