Wednesday, June 29, 2011

Designer Discount at the Tin Box!

Did you know that the Tin Box offers a designer discount at all three of its locations (Canmore, High Street Edmonton and Whyte Avenue Edmonton)?



This means that all local designers now receive a 15 % discount on all home decor items purchased in store!

If you are a designer, all you have to do is bring in a business card identifying yourself as a designer and photo identification and you will automatically be entitled to this discount. Designers working on residential design projects will also receive a one time 15% discount card to give to their clients.

Here at the Tin Box we are your home decor destination and offer an eclectic mixture of locally-sourced decor pieces as well as pieces from all across the world. Whether you are looking for small accents to complete an interior and add character, or larger pieces and unique art to build a look around, we certainly have something to suit your needs.

We invite all designers to come in and check out our constantly changing supply of home decor pieces!

Sunday, June 26, 2011

Bacon and Cupcakes and Pickles, Oh My!

Bacon and cupcakes and pickles...and maybe more bacon!

Bacon is no longer just a salty treat, it's a lifestyle! Bacon floss, toothpicks and toothpaste will give you your post bacon-eating fix if you can't resist just a little more bacon! Bacon balm will keep your lips bacon-y soft, and bacon soap will wash leave you bacon-y clean! If you happen to need a band-aid, sterile bacon and eggs bandages ensure fast healing in true bacon-y fashion! (All available at Whyte Avenue, bacon toothpaste and bandages are also available at High Street). 


Perhaps you're more of a cupcake fancier, in which case these cupcake bandages, dental floss, and toothpaste are certain to satisfy your sweet tooth! (Available at Whyte Avenue, toothpaste also available at High Street.)


And, no fear if bacon and cupcakes don't quite do the trick for you, because pickles are here! Pucker up with pickle flavored toothpaste and lip balm! (Both products are available at Whyte Avenue.)

Birthday Fun!

If you are searching for the perfect birthday present, we definitely recommend checking out the Tin Box! Since we strive to be one of Edmonton and Canmore's gift shopping emporiums, we have a constantly changing supply of novelty and humorous gift ideas, a lovely and diverse selection of artisan jewelry, a broad range of useful and fun kitchen products, delicious gourmet sauces and mixes, trendy and unique home decor pieces for every room in the house, and a wide selection of high quality wine and entertaining accessories and glassware.

As we search high and low to bring you the best gifts, we also try to have the the best candles, wrapping paper and fun accessories to celebrate a birthday with!

The "Don't Ask" and "Lost Count" candle sets (available at Whyte Avenue) are perfect cake adornments and are sure to melt years into laughs!

Whether you are ageless, old, over the hill, or simply "something-ish", these candles (also available at Whyte Ave) will also earn many a smile!

These "Happy Doobie to You" candles (available at Whyte Avenue) would complement a creation made from our ever popular "Mary Jane's Hash Brownies cookbook!


Say a good morning happy birthday this toast stamp (available at Whyte Avenue), perfect for birthday breakfasts in bed!


And if you have a special present to wrap, why not wrap it up in this raunchy wrapping paper (available at Whyte Avenue) which features classy stripes on the outside which opens to reveal scantily clad men or ladies!


While our gift giving accessories and candles vary by location, all three Tin Boxes offer complementary gift wrapping (that's right, it's totally free!) with our signature wrapping paper on any products purchased in store, with no minimum purchase necessary for free gift wrapping!

We also stock an eclectic and fun selection of unique cards for every occasion and offer a stamp card program where you receive a free card for every ten cards that are purchased!

Tuesday, June 14, 2011

Entertain in Style with the Tin Box!

Perhaps you are planning to catch up with friends over a tea party this summer. Or maybe wine and tapas is more your style. Either way, we have the exact things you will need to make the most of your summer entertaining!
Throw a royal tea party with William and Katea, a set of two themed tea bags available at Whyte Ave. We think these would add some fun to sipping tea with any Royal fan as well as making any girl who is newlywed or soon to be wed smile like a princess! 
And why not turn your tea party into a family affair with this royal family-themed tea bag set? And if the royal family isn't quite your (excuse the pun!) cup of tea, drop by and check out our other themed tea bag sets, tea infusers, tea pots, mugs and travel mugs!
In the olden days, tea storage chests were often a highly coveted item in one's home. Today they make a thoughtful hostess gift and are a great way to keep your cupboards organized. And with clear lids we think that as well as being wonderful for organizing tea, they could also be used to organize other items in the home. This storage box is made of eco-friendly bamboo.

For evenings of tasty snacks shared over laughs and a glass or two of wine, we recommend these classy serving sets to keep snacking simple!
Perfect for specialty dips and mustards, samplings of different cheeses, pickles, olives, and nuts, these serving sets are available in various styles and sizes.
Sleek and modern with bamboo bases, these sets are easy to clean and care for, and their bowls are oven safe at lower temperatures in the event that you need to warm a dip in the oven prior to serving.
When serving wine, we love the Vinturi aerator, which will maximize your wine's bouquet. Available for white and red wine, these high quality aerators make great gifts and Vinturi aerator stands are also available in store.

Saturday, June 11, 2011

It's About Thymes!

As we have just received a new shipment of Thymes body care products at Whyte Ave, we figured it was about time we talked a bit about Thymes - a line that is also available at our Canmore location.

Every Thymes formulation is skin compatible, environmentally friendly, and effective. Crafted wholly from natural, high quality plant-based ingredients with botanical extracts, Thymes products contain health enhancing nutrients, vitamins and anti-oxidants.

From the elegant floral and feminine undertones of scents such as Kimono Rose and Lavender, to energizing and refreshing scents of Azur and the citrusy Agave Nectar, Thymes has a distinct and diverse line of fragrances guaranteed to please! Olive Leaf, Eucalyptus, Gold Leaf, Ambersweet Orange, Mandarin Coriander, Wild Ginger, and Moonflower include some of the other Thymes scents we carry.

In each of these scents we carry a selection of products including of body and hand lotions, bath salts, colognes sprays and perfumes, hand washes, foam baths, and soaps!

As well as Thymes, we also carry Rocky Mountain Soap Company's wonderful and Earthy lines of body products at our Whyte Ave Location, and Pacifica's vibrant line of body products, perfumes and candles!

Monday, June 6, 2011

Good Work(s)!

Formerly known as Humanity bracelets, Good Work(s) bracelets make a wonderful summer accessory complementing your style while supporting a variety of charitable causes!
So far this year, Good Work(s) has donated a quarter of their net profits to charities supporting tsunami recovery in Japan, "Children Uniting Nations" and several other charities supporting underprivileged, special needs and other causes supporting youth. They have also supported many disease prevention and research charities including "Women Heart: the National Coalition for Women with Heart Disease."
In stock at all three Tin Box locations in a variety of styles, finishes, and colors of high quality leather, stop by and try one on!

Saturday, June 4, 2011

Kameleon Jewelry!

As endlessly diverse as their namesake, Kameleon's line of interchangeable jewelry crafts pieces that you can wear everyday without ever tiring of!
Each Kameleon piece is crafted of sterling silver, so all you need to do is select the style of ring, necklace, or bracelet that suits you best, then start having fun!

At the centre of each piece is a Jewelpop which snaps in securely while being easily removable when you decide to change it.
Whether you prefer crystals or detailed enamel, semiprecious stones or the earthy hues of patterned agates and pearls, Kameleon designs affordable Jewelpops to complement every style.

Available at our Canmore and High Street locations, we love Kameleon jewelry not only because of the diversity of their Jewelpop collection, but also because these pieces are crafted extremely well and solidly with much attention to every detail and because they offer a range of settings that is perfect for everyone,  from simple elegant settings to settings with cubic zirconia detailing and fun patterns.

Thursday, June 2, 2011

More Father's Day Gift Ideas!

We just thought we'd share a few more great Father's Day ideas that will help keep dad organized!

This remote tidy will prevent dad from losing the remote control while making a cool-looking addition to your coffee table!
Meanwhile, the classy frame phone holder will create a secure spot for dad's phone to rest while charging. And, this plug-in phone holder is so handy that once dad tries it out, we're sure he will use it every day!
Please note that these items are currently available in our Edmonton stores only.