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02/26/2025

Hey friends, Carol here…

Just letting you know that Good Wares’ online shop, goodwares.ca, is no longer!

Not to worry, Good Wares itself is alive and well and will retain its social media presence here on IG and on Facebook.

There just weren’t enough hands on deck to maintain the admin required to keep goodwares.ca lookin’ sharp. As a result, there was less time to do the actual creating.

So, as much as it pains me to see it go, I’m looking forward to rolling my sleeves up and getting back in the groove!

If you’re not already following, it would be great to see you here! And if you’d like to get in touch or purchase any wares, send me a DM…I’ll upload photos now and then to keep you updated as to what’s in the collection. Looking for something custom? Questions? Let’s chat :)

Thanks to everyone who supported goodwares.ca!

As you were :) xo

02/21/2025

I found a photo I took about 7 years ago of a neighbor’s cabin. There was something about the fence…the trees…and, well…the cabin ;) Anyway, it was enough to make me reach for my sketchbook, a micron pen and some watercolor paint today.

Creative urges are quiet and subtle these days. Feels like I’m waiting for…something. In the mean time, I’m checking in. What feels good? What do I need to let go of?
So…I’ll be twerking…I mean tweaking, to make sure I’m ready for what’s to come.

It’s a mindful Thursday, with a dash of throwback ❤️

Take care all. Enjoy the moments xo

12/03/2024

Well, I spent 6 months working in a goldmine in the Yukon. It was fabulous. Life changing, even. But it required all of me. Long days. Many days in a row. There was no room for art. Writing. Anything. But it was magical, and I’m so grateful for the opportunity ❤️ (wifi was spotty…totally missed you guys) 💕

But it’s taken me a while to find my groove, now that I’m home. There’s so much in my head and heart that I need to process. This painting, while still in the early stages, is part of that.

This is my first painting on canvas. Repeating numbers are so prevalent in my life I felt I needed to start somewhere…maybe 1111?? The funny thing is, while I was working on this, I picked up my phone and…it was 11:11am ❤️

We’re still trying to find our creative footing here at Good Wares…but all is well…and we’re loving the angel guidance ❤️

#1111

01/11/2024

Unplanned Art 👩‍🎨

I wanted to do an urban sketch-type-thing today but just couldn’t find a subject that motivated me.

(Mind wanders…an idea forms…)

A mixed media collage was born 🥰

After a few how-to videos and a ‘I could use a few more coasters anyway’ attitude, the sun set on this bad boy 🥰 (you’ll just have to imagine the bottom piece that was cut off) 😊

I’m digging the marriage of my art and my words…it’s a satisfying pleasure.

Right then. Time to put more wood on the fire 😉

Where did life take you today ? ❤️

01/05/2024

The adventure begins 🌟

Life has always felt like one big adventure but the feeling is always strongest at the beginning of a new year ✨

I took this photo at the beach at the end of 2023. The sun was shining, the sky was a beautiful deep blue and diamonds had been scattered across the water. 2023 was a mixed bag of accomplishments, ‘stuckness’, belly laughs, tears and sometimes being over-served by good friends on sleepover nights 😉

Life at its finest ❤️

I’m sure 2024 will be similar, but different…all of what it is to be human rolled up in one big, outstanding ball.

My dreams for the new year are, once again, my goals. Anything is possible if I want it bad enough. It will require work. Determination. Belief. Perhaps an adult beverage now and then 😉

Whatever it takes 👍

Happy New Year from the Good Wares fam! Let’s cheer each other on as we curate our best lives, no matter what that looks like. Because we’re magic like that…

#2024

11/07/2023

Therapy 💛

Ever find yourself in a place where your world is ‘off’, where you don’t even have it in you to create but creating is the very thing you need??

Things have been a tad quiet at the Good Wares workshop the last while. We needed a little pause, a little latitude for what is. Just riding the wave…this too shall pass 🥰

Thank you, little house…I needed you 💕

10/10/2023

✨FERNS✨

I’m on a bit of a fern kick as of late.

It’s my friend’s fault. She has a fern obsession and grows several different varieties in her back yard. They’re intricate, showy, delicate and lush. It’s mind-boggling how many species there are, and how different the leaves look from one to the next. Spiky, feathery, curly, crinkly…believe me, there’s nothing boring about the fern.

They’re absolutely grand.

So I painted one this morning 🥰

Might become a greeting card. Maybe a print. Not sure yet.

In the meantime, I’m spreading fern love to all of you❤️

goodwares.ca…ware it all happens 🪴

09/22/2023

✨Giving Thanks ✨

Invited to Thanksgiving dinner and need a unique gift and a sweet card for your hosts?

Worry not, The Artisan’s Garden and Good Wares have you covered 🥰

Head to in Sooke, hit the coffee shop for something to sip on and then stroll through the gift shop and garden shop…there truly is something for everyone.

And check out their greeting cards, you’ll find some gooders from the Good Wares collection!

You won’t find these Thanksgiving cards in the Good Wares online shop - they’re only available at The Artisan’s Garden 🤗Make sure you pop in and get them while they last ❤️

goodwares.ca…ware it all happens 🌟

09/14/2023

Hey! Whatcha doin’ Sept 24th??

It’s a Sunday…the perfect day to head to a Fall market in Sooke 🥰

If you wanna get touchy-feely with our wares, we’ll be there, along with a host of other amazing local artisans and local businesses ✨

goodwares.ca (and now at their first market ever)…ware it all happens 😎

Keep an eye on our stories…vendor list/updates are a’comin’ 😁

05/09/2023

WIP 😁

What are you working on??

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