Kimihimo is a traditional Japanese braiding art form, meaning "gathered thread", that creates decorative cords.

Kimihimo is a traditional Japanese braiding art form, meaning "gathered thread", that creates decorative cords.

The gardens and woodland are perched on the edge of an oceanside bluff overlooking the Salish Sea. You can stroll through the winding pathways and magical surroundings of an ancient coastal Douglas Fir forest and meander through the gardens lined with rhododendron, cyclamen & trilliums.

These unique bandsaw boxes are created locally by artist Ron Acton using domestic and exotic woods. Fully lined, they make a stylish way to store jewellery.

The rock features handmade ceramic tiles and glass tiles.

The rock features handmade ceramic tiles and glass tiles.

Wash in warm water with soap for fine washables.

Lynn Orriss is a Vancouver Island artist who creates jewellry using polymer clay. This medium allows the artist to emulate glass, metal, ceramic, stone, bone, wood, fibre and paint. She often adds semi precious stones and crystals to her necklaces.

Based on Vancouver Island, Ron Acton has always worked with wood. For years he made furniture while doing wood carving as a hobby. He now carves whimiscal figures and wildlife out of various types of wood found on the Island.

Giclee, framed This artwork is located at the Bayside Oceanfront Gallery 240 Dogwood Street, Parksville, BC  

This stunning hand crafted lamp has a soft glow created by Japanese rice paper inserted behind the wood. The Japanese-style lamp would be a beautiful addition to a bedroom, living room or office.

These eco-friendly coasters are made from bamboo and are approx. 4" in diameter.  Each piece is laser engraved with the words "Parksville " and "Vancouver Island" and features Island animals and birds.  

Elevate your game nights with this Cribbage board designed for maximum fun and excitement. This handcrafted board is made from oak and is a perfect blend of art and game. The outline of Vancouver Island features lasered images of the Pacific Northwest. Two key slots on the back allow for...

This cutting board is an ideal gift to present to Island visitors or someone celebrating an occasion such as anniversary, wedding, housewarming, Crafted from bamboo this cutting board is exceptionally durable, gentle on knives, resists moisture and scratching. It is designed with non-slip technology and includes a grooved cut-out to...

This stunning hand crafted lamp has a soft glow created by Japanese rice paper inserted behind the wood. It is a beautiful example of an Arts and Craft design.

This stunning hand crafted lamp has a soft glow created by Japanese rice paper inserted behind the wood. It is a beautiful example of an Arts and Craft design.