Trade Fair this weekend at the Commons

Over 30 Gabriola businesses are taking part this weekend in the annual business trade fair.  We’ll be there, and we'd love to see you there as well!


                                Gabriola Commons

                                 Saturday, March 10

                                    11 am - 2 pm

There will be a silent auction. The Commons kitchen will have coffee and snacks available for a nominal price. Proceeds will go toward payment of the very popular apple cider juice press.

LUX Reno - Beautiful products for your home

I was recently at a friends acreage, she just finished building her green home and it's beautiful.  I love the layout of the home and all the details,  I instantly fell in love with her stainless steel apron sink in her kitchen, with a slight curve in the front and the modern lines- it is gorgeous.  I found out she had ordered it online from a company in Vancouver, Lux Reno .  They have a great site, easy to use with tempting photos, and I've now heard from three people that have ordered from them - all of them had a positive experience.  If you're building a new home on Gabriola or thinking about doing some renovations, this might help you create your dream, oh and the prices aren't bad either!

We Live on an Island...

It's pretty evident that someone likes boating! I know this isn't the best photo, but I just had to take it and share with you. The creativity that went into creating this is freeing and it really has to put a smile on your face when your driving, to see such a creation. On the side of the "vehicle" are tire fenders, there are planters off the porch in the back and of course every ship needs a mermaid.


Just one of the joys of living on an Island! (this was from the big island, Nanaimo)

There is magic on this Island!

Some magic may happen in nature, while other moments are created by the people that live here. You'd have a difficult time finding a home like this in most settings, and the attention to detail and the ability to engage with one's playful side allows creativity to be limitless. A 30 ft cedar tree with the bark beautifully removed to reveal it's smooth surface is an amazing feature in any home. The creator of this home, situated at 3259 South Road Gabriola, went further into her creativity and created this magical "home" in the opening at the bottom of the tree, windows and doors for a trolls home have been craftily created and lead one to wonder about the secret life of the troll that might live there. Come and live a creative life on this stunning island.

A Handmade Valentines

     Wow...  We've been busy getting ready for Valentines, and enlisted the help of family, kids & friends to create all things Valentine.  Cookies were baked & decorated and shipped off to the school this morning.  The kids were buys painting their valentines cards, and last night we got together with a group of friends to make some pillow covers in the name of "love"... 

                                                   Happy Valentines  x0xx0!

The Fog...

When we approached the BC Ferries, Gabriola terminal last night we were greeted by the amazing array of city lights and the moon, shining through the fog. The echoes of the fog horn bellowed through Downtown Nanaimo, as the ferry made it's sailings across. The activity sof the city set against the stillness of the fog, so thick you couldn't see the ferrry approaching, was one of those moments you want to just capture on film...

Winter on Gabriola...

For some, it may be hard to believe, that this photo was taken today, Feb. 6 on the neighborhood beach of Islands View, Gabriola but for the residents of this area it's just another glorious winter day at the beach. This magical area features two southerly facing waterfront beaches that on most days, you won't see another soul on...

We can help make this walk part of your daily routine! Currently we have 5 GREAT properties listed for sale in this spectacular area ranging from a vacant property Lot 113 Blueback, to a great cottage 2555 Blueback, an amazing family home on acreage 2570 Islands View, or breath taking ocean viewwaterfront home 2605 Islands View or the absolutely stunning custom designed waterfront 2487 Spring Beach!