Golden Gnome Arts Inc.

07/16/2026

Gnome has the Devilfish cuff (octopus), just sayin.

Reconciliation knows no borders and Alaska should be part of Canada. Jennifer agrees.

A Sterling Silver cuff of this magnitude is not only a beautiful piece of jewellery, it is an investment to be passed down. Like we used to do. Cherish special things.

You have to wear the art gloves if you want to TOUCH it!

07/16/2026

The gnome is open today. I have to close at 7pm because I have an important phone call. Usually, Thursdays are 4-8pm.

Friday 10-6pm, Saturday 10-4pm.
Any other day, if the bistro set is out, I'm here doing other things, you are welcome!

I'm not posting photos because you'll need to experience it in person. I have new clothing for women AND men, which ranges from about $ 35 to $ 400. Those higher prices are for Canadian designer pieces made in Canada. Not out there fashion, great fabrics, great style lines, not trendy, good investment pieces. Most of the natural-fibre, better-quality goods of labels you will recognize range from $50-80, so not insane. Dave Teichroeb of Road Poets fame said I have good taste, so that's gotta carry some street cred...the collection is curated with island life in mind, easily blending into worlds beyond our shores.

Sizes XS-XL, 1X-3X and a decent selection of men's from S-XXL, 32-38, for now. Tell me what you are looking for! I'll find it! All one-offs. If you like something and it is not in your size, sorry, that's all the gnome has. Oh, and the bamboo cotton sleepwear line I design is called SLEEP the label. I have all the sizes for try-on, and it is ordered on demand from my client in Toronto. Lab-certified moisture-wicking and so soft, you don't even know you're wearing it. Sleep hot...you want this sleepwear.

Fabric, trims, buttons, elastic, machine oil, all the things if you like to sew yourself. All amazing prices, as I source to bring deals to the island. Reference material from my days in fashion design school for you to review, take photos, learn, and ask questions. A large reference library you can peruse over a $2 latte or tea outside at the bistro set.

It is about micro changes to how we think about what we put on our bodies and how it impacts the planet. Plus, let's get the secondary market out of the fast fashion blues and into better quality clothing for all!

Twin Beaches Mall. Where all the cool kids hang out. FYI: Chilliwack corn at@gabriola_island_general_store.

07/15/2026

Belle Miners Friday, July 31st at the Commons!

Since the Belle Miners were last on Gabriola they met up for a tour in Western Australia while simultaneously releasing their brand new single "February Song". Marina Avros (Guitar/Vox), Felicia Harding (Guitar/Vox), Jaime Jackett (Keys,Vox) Daine Harding (Drums/Sound).

Press:
Indie Dream https://bit.ly/4bHV6lO
East of 8th Music Blog: https://bit.ly/4hfuLPG

Opening act: Mark Woodside on YouTube https://bit.ly/4wO6MvJ

Grounds open at 6:30pm, concert at 7pm.
Tickets at: https://belleminers.com/
$20 online or $25 at the stage

Join the Belle Miners for a Friday evening of folk/pop and some most excellent storytelling! PLUS buy a 50/50 ticket from PHC raising funds for food security on Gabriola Island!

07/11/2026

Hey! Look who’s back! The Roaming Closet !

Set up across from the Post Office due to kindness of a community member with the perfect piece of property for entrepreneurship and loving support for a strong and creative woman on our island.

Why am I promoting another retailer? If we are all going to make it, we need to work together! gnome is open today, but I’d love you to support Stacey Anne, as she tries to make up time lost due to fear and protectionism.

Happy Saturday Gabriola!

07/10/2026

ARTS ALERT!!!

It is Cultivate Festival Performing & Arts Festival this weekend Gabriola! 🤩

You are a bunch of last minute ticket buyers, so this post is relevant. The line up is incredible. The preparation filled with heart, soul, sweat, and tears.

Bring your family, bring your friends, bring your fine self, bring a sun hat! Enjoy the performing arts on Gabriola brought to you by the fine folks at the Gabriola Arts Council.

Link for info & tickets: https://artsgabriola.ca/cultivate-festival/

07/06/2026

Early mornings are not really a gnome thing, but catching the 7:15am hullo for an emergency buying trip is an ok reason to brave the morning.

Thank you for shopping at gnome and leaving all the empty hangers!

07/05/2026

Back by popular demand...Belle Miners, an acclaimed, international folk-pop band, will be performing at the Reservoir Stage at the Commons on Friday, July 31st!

Marina Avros (Guitar/Vox), Felicia Harding (Guitar/Vox), Jaime Jackett (Keys,Vox), Daine Harding (Drums/Sound). Since the Belle Miners were last on Gabriola, they met up for a tour in Western Australia while simultaneously releasing their brand-new single "February Song". To learn more and hear their music, visit: https://belleminers.com/

Gabriola's own Mark Woodside will open the concert with his soul-filling original songs.

Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the stage. Visit their website or use the QR code for tickets.

Make it an evening with friends, a picnic, and enjoy the beautiful grounds at the .

07/03/2026

gnome micro boutique is live.

Today 10-6pm (but not quite 6pm because the gnome is catching the 5:55pm ferry to attend an art gallery opening!)

The "I promise I'll be there hours" (unless Dad needs me or the gnome is ill)
Thursday 4-8pm (yesterday I randomly opened at noon - there were sales!)
Friday 10-6pm
Saturday 10-4pm
Or by appointment

BUT if the bistro set is out any day, the gnome is in. Come check it out! It is not what you expect...it's a micro movement.

Twin Beaches Mall.
The little mall that could.
Women in business, doing all the things, their way.

07/01/2026

Snacks from the Gabriola Island General Store keeping the gnome nourished while the OPEN sign is on.

06/29/2026

The gnome knows.

Watch here too if you want to know where The Roaming Closet parks her treasures!!!

Hello The Roaming Closet will be Roaming to a new location TBD…Thank you for all of your continued support and making this Job fun!