@ the MacKenzie

June Shop Blog!

Some days, I think it would be great to be a kid again – especially the days when we receive new toys in the Gallery Shop! Recently, we have started carrying The Little Experience line, which includes activity kits for building, creating, knitting and stitching. Not only are the activities themselves great, but even the boxes are printed with patterns so they can be turned into something fun. They’ve also won awards from parent and children organizations; Stitch-it Donkey ($21.95), most recently won a Creative Play Award, and the Create-It Robot Kit ($21.95) comes highly commended.

While we’re talking about awards, I should mention the Automoblox line. These sleek and durable cars disassemble to allow children to get creative and design their own cars. They come in a range of colours and models and promote motor skills and problem solving skills. The Automoblox have won many awards including the Oppenheim Toy Platinum Award. Also new to the shop are Puzzibits, flexible puzzle pieces that can be shaped into 2-D and 3-D designs. We had a lot fun testing these out when they arrived in the Gallery Shop. Ranging in price from $13.95 to $32.95, the price point on these toys is pretty great too!

If you’re looking for something a bit more soft and cuddly, we have Adrienne Gibb’s Fabricawakuwaku handmade patch animals ($39.95 each). Using vintage and reclaimed fabrics these little guys – bears, monkeys, cats, bunnies and elephants – are just way too cute! Being a kid isn’t too bad!

Other news to keep on your radar: Friday, June 5, 2009 and Saturday, June 6th 2009, we are hosting our summer Member's Sale in the MacKenzie Gallery Shop! Save 20% on regular priced merchandise in the Gallery Shop simply by being a member! Also, don’t forget to stop by the Gallery Shop on Saturday, June 20^, 2009 while you’re for the 36^th Annual BAZAART Arts and Crafts Show & Sale! The Gallery Shop will be getting in on the BAZAART excitement, so step inside the Gallery and check out our special sale tables… See you then!