Grey Heron Natural Designs carry an array of clothing designed exclusively for Grey Heron, you can't find these products anywhere else!

Don't have time to travel the world?

Don’t have time to travel the world?
Grey Heron has a world of fashions for you to discover!
Come and travel in Fashion!

Grey Heron Natural Designs carry an array of clothing designed exclusively for Grey Heron, you can’t find these products anywhere else!

You will find sizes from 12-24 in addition to an exciting assortment of accessories including, Amber jewellery, Handpainted Silk scarves, Irish wool walking socks, Danish felt slippers, and a Grey Heron hand knit accessory line!



News & Announcements

Sonic orchard · 10 June 08

Music. Art. Ecology
Part experimental art show ,part kick ass concert, part feast , part field party.
For us, all of us. You, me, our friends, strangers for now, kids, families. Build community.
A music line-up like the best mixed tape you ever crafted…covering the sounds from channel to channel on the airwaves.
Intimate crowd, wide open spaces. Land and love. Sound. Sound. Sound.
Commitment to the best in eco conscious festival practices, commitment to enjoying life without lectures.
Balance. In the moment, the experience, the friendship, the living.
Music. Art .Ecology.

This is Sonic Orchard
Sonic Orchard 2008 takes place at Kimbercote Farm, a 110 acre environmental education and social activism facility located in the Beaver Valley , part of the breathtaking Southern Georgian Bay area. The valley is part of the Niagara Escarpment – a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and home to the meandering beauty of the Beaver River. Established in 1959, Kimbercote Farm functions as a retreat, an organic farm ,a laboratory for intentional community research, and an environmental education outreach centre .The site is graced with immense natural beauty best explored by the numerous hiking trails and also is home to a stone labyrinth and a straw bale demonstration building.

www.kimbercote.org

Featuring;
SunParlour Players, The Fembots, Run with the Kittens, Bullmoose, The Stables,Samba Elegua, Psychotropical Orchestra, Swiss Dice, Everything All the Time, Peter Project,Bocce, The Chameleon Project, Dave Lauzon, Escalate, Diesel Dog, The Fat Cats,Sean Macdonald Band, Canteen Knockout, The Luckless, Rural Alberta Advantage,Boys Who Say No, Nick Zubeck, Robert Hedge, Devin and the Dark Light, Grande Fir,Scott Cook,Jawbone, The Funky Truth Harmonic Tide, Blobject, Suburban Smith, Mustashat,...and more!!!

Acoustic Singer/Songwriters stage TBA

Free Vegan Meals * Bus Shuttles * Free Workshops
Children’s Activities * Art Installations * Marketplace and MORE!

ON FACEBOOK
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=16830278227

Summer special items... · 7 June 08

Who doesn’t need or should I say… want a pair of beaded Flip Flops?
Wear these fun items just hanging around or to and from your pedi at Marion’s. Clear, Lime, Turq and Mello Yellow

Beach cover ups—cotton t-backed dresses… perfect for the beach or worn over tights… great look… comes also in a short top version… multi colours and patterns

Italian leather sandals… kitten heels, leather footbed… black, animal print, beige or black patent…
Wow, are they comfy… and fashionable… The Italians really know the shoe business….

Check out our beach bag combo… Sarong, beaded jewellery, bag, and a How to booklet… gorgeous batik patterns….

Straw Sun visors… perfect for the ponytail wearers…

of course… summer is not summer without the cotton @ linen garden hats from Puffin Hats. Beautiful colours and florals available…
Solarweave lining in the crown to protect you from those damaging rays…

Cotton jammies… cool @ comfortable… patio friendly… generously sized…

Tilley’s for the Ladies… Hemp Garden hat… beautiful soft blue, natural and black trimmed… perfect for the protection

There’s a few tid bits ….. come on in and check us out…

Father's Day gifts can be found @ Grey Heron · 7 June 08

Plan ahead… shop early…

Is you Dad a golfer? We have the greatest Bamboo & Organic Cotton golf polo for you. Black, Brown, White, Teal, Red S – 2XL

Or, the clay dyed printed tee shirt… Organic cotton M – 2XL

Tilley anyone?

We have a good selection of Tilley’s… stylish sunblockers for all out door activities… Boating, Golfing, Hiking, Walking,

Check out our cotton 1/2 zip long sleeve polos… These are great for a little sun protection and lookin good….

Does you Dad wear a tie to work or meetings? Boy, do we have the right choice for him.
Handpainted silk ties… several colours… all one of a kind… a few even coordinate with the Ladies silk scarves… nice touch…. Canadian artisans at work….

and last but certainly no least…. straight from the shores of Ireland, Donegal Tweed country caps… Irish tweed at its best… Life time of enjoyment found in these caps.

"Green" garden ideas · 4 June 08

Here’s a few great ideas for keeping your garden “Green”.

Choose plants and flowers that are native to your area. They will flourish in the right setting.
Don’t forget the use your compost in your gardens.
Rotate your vegetable planting every year.
Select plants for the specific conditions- shade, full sun, wet area
Remove diseased plants from the garden.
Use boiling water on weeds growing in brick and concrete patios.
A great lawn aerated regularly, cut at the 3” level, over seeded and watered less will make for a better lawn.

JOURNEY TO FULFILLMENT SEMINAR SERIES · 28 May 08

JOURNEY TO FULFILLMENT SEMINAR SERIES
The Laws of the Universe – Your New Beginning
www.angelannjourneytofulfillment.com

Angela Ann, a renowned Wellness Counselor, Intuitive Healer and Spiritual Teacher, will be in London Ontario June 1-3 at Windermere Manor and Toronto, Ontario, June 8-10 at the Toronto Botanical Gardens for the Journey To Fulfillment Seminar Series. The audience will learn tools and techniques that will assist them with healing what ails them – mentally, emotionally, physically and spiritually.

The hit documentary film What the Bleep Do We Know? points out that people control their own spiritual and physical destinies. Angela empowers her audience to believe in their own inner strength, healing capacity and their unlimited potential – assisting them to heal themselves from the core – body, mind and soul. Acceptance is growing that mental and emotional states directly affect disease and wellness.

The individualized approach of working with alternative therapists/distant healers such as Angela, is drawing a growing number of people fed up with an expensive, impersonal health-care system that relies on chemical drugs which sometimes end up doing more harm than good. While conventional medicine clearly saves countless lives, particularly in acute illness and emergencies, alternative therapy/distant healing is increasingly a choice among people with chronic health problems.

Ronnie Hawkins, the Canadian music icon, openly shares how working with a distant energy healer helped him heal when diagnosed with terminal pancreatic cancer in 2002. The 73-year-old rocker is still going strong.

Angela came into this world with this amazing gift of healing and has used it in many different venues for the past 60 plus years throughout Canada and the U.S.

Everything is energy – every person, every thing. We are all connected. With all the crisis in the world today – hurricanes, floods, starvations, wars, the world is in an unbalanced mess. The first step in healing the world is by healing yourself for when you change yourself, you change everything around you and thus the ripple effect begins. Join us in becoming part of this healing… NOW is the time!!

REGISTER on-line at www.angelaannjourneytofulfillment.com
For further info contact Jean at 519-631-8088 or angelaann@rogers.com

JEAN L. PRICE
Assisting Women to Discover, Honour and Live in their True Feminine Beauty
http://www.clewsforselfdiscovery.com
http://www.angelaannjourneytofulfillment.com

Natural face cleansers... · 21 May 08

Sweet exfoliator

Sugar is a preferred exfoliant to salt because it tends not to tear at the skin. When dead skin collects on the surface of skin, it’s important to slough it away. This helps clear up clogged pores. When skin isn’t exfoliated, it can appear dull and ashy.

INGREDIENTS:
2 tbsp sugar
3 tbsp warm water
PREPARATION:
Stir sugar into warm water so that it melts.
Make sure granules are dissolved, otherwise they could tear your skin.
Apply to the face.
Gently massage around the skin. Rinse with warm water.

Rosewater face mask

This mask, based on roses, is perfect for balancing out the oily and dry areas of your skin.

INGREDIENTS:
Optional: 6 fresh rose petals
2 tbsps rosewater
1 tbsp natural yogurt, room temperature (not lowfat or non-fat)
1 tbsp runny honey (to get honey runny, you can warm it in a microwave for a few seconds).
PREPARATION:
Soak rose petals, then crush them in a bowl.
Add the rosewater, yogurt and honey.
Mix well and apply to the skin.
Leave on for 10 minutes.
Rinse.

Witch Hazel Cleaning Tonic

Witch hazel has long been known to have astringent qualities. The liquid you can find in the shelves of drug store is an herbal extract with exceptional cleansing, soothing, and healing properties. It was originally used by Native Americans, who used witch hazel bark and twigs in many therapeutic applications and passed on their knowledge to the settlers.

To make your own old fashioned witch hazel astringent, combine 1 cup of witch-hazel with 2 tablespoons of alcohol and apply it to your skin with cotton ball. If you are sensitive to alcohol, you can substitute it with 1/4 cup of white vinegar.

Citrus Blackhead Treatment

Removing blackheads can easily be done with lemon. Citrus naturally exfoliates, which makes lemon useful when it comes to fighting blackheads in your cleansing routine.
Cut the lemon in half then rub it directly on your face before going to bed.

You can also extract lemon juice with a citrus reamer, remove the seeds and then add 2 tablespoons of rosewater. Mix the lemon juice and rosewater together and your tonic will be more fragrant.

I can’t guarantee these cleansers will work for you. If you have allergies or sensitivities, please consult with your Dr. before trying any of these cleansers.

Maruca handbags... on the way · 21 May 08

Grey Heron Welcomes….

We are very excited that Maruca designs will be a fashionable staple at our shop.

Maruca handbags…. Each style carefully thought out and created with fashion and function in mind…
What could be better than creating your own textiles.. taking time to see the beauty in life’s simplest treasures… and converting that to a cleverly designed fabric…

Look for Maruca handbags to grace our windows and shelves the first week of June…

Wear this “signature handbag” with fun and excitement… with the same style it has been created in….

Shingle Bay B&B... for your next holiday? · 9 May 08

Welcome to Shingle Bay B&B on beautiful North Pender Island, located in the stunning southern Gulf Islands of British Columbia. This distinctive Bed and Breakfast features a beautiful enclosed courtyard garden and is surrounded by park like grounds with private walking paths. Directly across from your ‘Touch of the Casbah’ private suite is the well maintained Shingle Bay Park with easy beach access. Several extensive hiking trails are just steps away in the Gulf Islands National Park Reserve. This exclusive Pender Island accommodation is the perfect place to relax, unwind and truly enjoy a ‘Pender moment’.

Shingle Bay B&B
2606 Galleon Way
Pender Island, BC
V0N 2M2

For information and bookings contact Carolyn:
Phone/Fax: 250 629-9954
Email: info@shinglebaybandb.ca

Welcome... Ilse Jacobsen · 10 April 08

Grey Heron is very excited to present the Ilse boot line.

The classic Danish hand-made rubber boots designed by Ilse Jacobsen are made of 100% natural rubber.
The unique look with laced-up fronts and cotton-fleece lining makes them both warm and comfortable to wear.
The rubber boots are ideal for outdoor activities, rainy or snowy days in both urban and suburban settings.
They come a variety of colours and styles.

Stop by and look for yourself.

Make your Own chemical free cleaners · 2 April 08

White vinegar
To disinfect and deodorize, dilute vinegar with an equal amount of water for floors, tiles, stoves and counters; use full strength on toilets, sinks and the humidifier calcium and lime build up.
Refrain from using on Marble or Grout.

Baking soda
Gentle abrasion helps scrub away dirt and stains, with deodorizing action as well. Mix with three equal parts water and scrub the fridge, the sink and the oven.

Borax
Mix with four parts water to create a bleach substitute; mix with two parts water for a disinfecting tub, tile and toilet cleaner; and sprinkle on carpets, then vacuum, to clean and deodorize.

Lemon juice
Cut grease or bleach out stains with a fresh scent as an added bonus. Mix with baking soda to wash dishes, or with olive oil to polish furniture. Add 1/2 cup (125 ml) to the washing machine to bleach laundry.

Spring 08 is arriving · 14 February 08

Well, here we are again….

Spring fashions and cruise wear are arriving from now until….

Everyone needs a travel rain coat.. soft gold or silver, button fronts, sash belts… yahoo something with style

Hirsch will be in soon… Floral skirts, matching washable suede jackets… Geranium red, Cornflower blue, Vanilla and Silver..

Modea denims are back … great colours, fab sweaters…

Welcome to Gelco… great styles.. Chocolate denim.. yummie
Sizes 8 (38) to 22 (52)... that’s right… built for curves…

Coming soon… @ One – organic cotton exercise wear…

Another season of Streich… fashions for the curvaceous women

Colourful selection of beaded tops, cotton skirts, linen pants, hemp tees & pants… much more to see in the shop..

Stop by.. get ready for the Spring at Grey Heron…

Modea Denim, Modea Marine, Modea Blouse are HERE.... · 28 August 07

You name it… We’ve got it…

Gorgeous white blouses… Pearl buttons, Mother of Pearl buttons, Ruffles, Pin tucks, fitted waist, French cuffs…

From Blue Black to Midnight Blue to Blue denim the choice is yours… Flat front, 5 pocket, Cords… just to name a few

Twin sets are back…. soft and luxurious cotton Navy and Camel two tone Cardie… matched with crew neck top in Camel or Navy …

Or the long sleeve crew neck sweater in Camel, Navy or Indigo might be more to your liking…

Or check out our cotton sweaters… double breasted, ruffle edges, cable vest and much more…

Don’t be disappointed… Shop early…

Hope to see you, Karen

Gift Certificates are available!! · 15 June 06

If you have a special gift giving occasion coming up
and you’re not sure what to buy…
Give us a call and we can arrange for a Gift Certificate.
If you know your special someone shops here,
chances are pretty good that we have their sizes and colour
preferences on file.

These are available any time for any denomination.

Trollbeads are Here!!!! · 24 May 06

Have you heard of Trollbeads?
This fabulous and creative Scandinavian designed jewellery has now arrived!!
Each bead has been designed with the utmost attention to detail.

Taking muse from the fairy tales of Hans Christian Anderson, intricate beads depicting Thumbelina, The Ugly Duckling and The Little Mermaid have been created.

Further inspiration from astrology, mythology, flora and fauna make up more of the designs.

Stop by today and choose from dozens of Trollbeads. Create a playful and charming bracelet to tell your life story.

The Story Behind Grey Heron Natural Designs Inc. · 5 December 05

Opportunity was knocking and I listened. After spending more than two decades in finance areas, I decided to venture out in a different direction.

In February 2000 my husband Jim and I moved to Copenhagen Denmark. Jim’s job took us on a wonderful adventure. We both worked for the same company located just outside of Copenhagen.

We immersed ourselves in the Danish culture. We studied the Danish language so we could converse with our colleagues and local shopkeepers. Even our five children came to Denmark to experience their own version of “Christmas in Copenhagen”

As we were getting ready move home, it was at this point that I realized it was time to make a change in careers. At first I thought about something small and home based. I had grown to love the Scandinavian clothing designs I was wearing so by adding a few Irish designers to the mix Grey Heron Natural Designs was created.

With the help of carpenter son Brent, daughter Melanie and husband Jim, my once imaginary shop design was born.

Together we have taken my ideas and created the cozy eclectic surroundings found here. I have chosen to carry high quality product from designers in Sweden, Ireland, Denmark, Scotland and the Faroe Islands. Their passion for design is reflected in the superb quality, functionality and clean lines of each of their designs.

With the help and support of our children, family and friends, we were delighted when our doors opened on September 25th 2004.
Come by and browse through the designs. Surround yourself in cozy merino woollens.

Suit yourself for the office in a beautiful linen outfit.
Dress it up with a Scandinavian designed leather handbag from Adax.

“You just don’t find a shop like this any more”

Story by Karen Farmilo, Proprietor. Grey Heron Natural Designs