Dandelion Emporium

lots of new vinyl just arrived !

2012-03-02T15:52:00.011-08:00

van der graaf generator / flower travelling band /
les rallizes denudes / shinki chen / t. kosugi /
mops / blues creation / justice / robbie basho /
servants / blouse / medicine / pantha du prince /
wanda jackson / howlin wolf / deriyoklar ikilisi /
moondog / shackleton / actress / no neck blues band /
ethiopian instrumental hits / ethiopian urban 3 /
inner space / anima sound / between / delired chameleon /
ame son / creation / peaking lights rmx 12" / edzayawa /
dinosaur L / arthur russell / staff carpenborg /
va psych-funk / va brazilian guitar fuzz bananas
and plenty more !

rest in peace davy jones !

2012-02-29T22:16:00.002-08:00

the pre-fab four still turned out the hits.
davy jones you will be missed !

blouse - time travel

2012-02-28T10:10:00.006-08:00

this record is still getting heavy play
here at the store. great track but it
makes me wish i still had my juno-60 !

Pictorial Webster's Notebook

2012-02-25T17:47:00.011-08:00

A follow up to the runaway success of the
Pictorial Webster's Visual Dictionary, this
lightly guided journal features a selection
of lovely 19th century engravings to be
used for inspiration in both writing and
drawing. The textured cover with foil
stamping echoes the look and feel of the
the original book. Curated by fine-press
bookmaker John Carrera.

tim in his natural habitat

2012-02-24T18:43:00.007-08:00

drawing by britta bacchus 2011
thanks for letting us post it !

Naughty Little People Postcards

2012-02-24T11:47:00.009-08:00

This book contains 21 detachable postcards of
miniature scenes in which naughty little people
engage in surprising, funny, titillating or simply
obscene behaviour, and gives readers a glimpse
beneath the veneer of polite society.
The artists play with the notions of surprise
and hidden drama, inviting the viewer to take
a peek into the darkly funny depths of human
behaviour – from the silly and the crude to the
disturbing and the mysterious.
Ideal for sharing with or sending to friends,
this postcard book is an original, fun and
amusing gift for grown ups.

budos band

2012-02-23T18:29:00.003-08:00

finally got some restocks by this amazing band.
budos 1-3 are all here in the bins except the one
on the turntable. daptone can do no wrong !

so many new records...

2012-02-22T22:49:00.009-08:00

soft machine / shangri-las / terry riley / vibrators /
wanda jackson / t-rex / suicide / solomon burke /
seeds / richard hell / pretty things / residents /
pixies / patti smith / otis redding / new order /
motorhead / minutemen / meters / lollipop shoppe /
lighnin' hopkins / johnny thunders / johnny burnette /
kraftwerk / leonard cohen / john fahey /
jesus &mary chain / james carr / iggy & the stooges /
gg allin / elmore james / eater / dictators /
dead kennedys / dead boys / david axelrod /
curtis mayfield / chrome / chet baker /
captain beefheart / caetano veloso / budos band /
brian eno / bonniwell music machine / bo diddley /
blind willie mctell / blind blake / black sabbath /
bill withers / big star / alice coltrane and more !

new records again ! yay !

2012-02-17T16:09:00.000-08:00

lots of great stuff has arrived. restocks on
abner jay / peaking lights / twerps / oh sees /
black keys / beirut / vashti bunyan / spectrals /
thieves like us / youth lagoon etc. also new
from frankie rose / terry malts and more !

latest staff picks

2012-02-12T22:52:00.000-08:00

jeff's pick :
atomic forest - obsession 77
very cool and groovy psych rock from india.
(2012 - stones throw)

tim the mute's pick :
nicholas jaar - space is the only noise
(2011 - circus company)

laura's pick :
orchestre poly-rythmo de cotonou - vodoun effect
(1972 to 1975 - analog africa)

lots of new vinyl has arrived !

2012-02-11T12:46:00.002-08:00

so many new titles and more on the way !

terry malts - tumble down

2012-02-09T09:52:00.000-08:00

sorry for the lack of a video... but we wanted
to share this song. the album is coming soon
and we are pretty excited about it !

more cases have arrived

2012-02-05T00:03:00.000-08:00

if you missed out on our last shipment
don't despair, more wood iPhone cases
have just arrived... available in walnut
and bamboo

good morning !!

2012-02-04T09:19:00.001-08:00

hey everyone, it's a beautiful day !!
hope to see you all down at the emporium
today... if you're in the neighbourhood
drop by to say hi (this shot was taken
from our place this morning... so lovely to
see the sun rising on the mountains and
the early morning mist over the inlet)
makes me glad to be alive.

baby blanket restocks

2012-02-02T15:06:00.001-08:00

we just received restocks of this lovely blanket
as well as a few more of the wool throws with
leather carriers... For over 100 years Oregon’s
Pendleton Mills have produced wool blankets,
many of which have become heirlooms passed
down from generation to generation. This crib
blanket, made of soft pure virgin merino wool
in classic buttermint plaid will continue this
tradition with enduring quality that will last
long after baby has grown. Machine washable.
32" x 44"

r.i.p. don cornelius

2012-02-01T20:40:00.000-08:00

we could watch clips of soul train dancers all
day long. amazing outfits and moves all round.
wish we could dance like these folks! we just
found out the presenter passed away today
... rest in peace don cornelius !

new: soothing bath salts !!

2012-01-30T23:13:00.001-08:00

we are very excited about this new product
from a favourite local company. along with
the soy candles that smell good enough to
eat they now make some amazing bath salts
naturally scented with the soothing scent of
vanilla, bergamot and japanese peppermint.
custom blended and handmade in micro-
batches, each 10oz jar of milk and honey
bath is made of pure essential oils and all
natural ingredients including milk, honey,
epsom salts and cocoa butter. packaged
in a reusable german weck canning jar.
coordinated soy candles also available.
a lovely gift for that special someone...

moderne - vers l'est

2012-01-29T23:41:00.000-08:00

this video contains two of my favourite things.
moderne, a fantastic french minimal synth
band and the cinema of jean-pierre melville
which is amazing. restocks on the reissue of
the moderne lp just in from minimal wave.
jean-pierre melville movies available at
black dog video. i would recommend
any of them but particularily bob
le flambeur and le cercle rouge.

more records yay !

2012-01-29T09:32:00.000-08:00

lots of great titles either just in or restocked.
the saints / modern lovers / afro-beat airways /
bambara mystic soul / marijata / far out /
les rallizes denudes / blues creation / dive /
blouse / heavenly beat / budos band / heldon /
social climbers / karen dalton 66 sessions /
between / a winged victory for the sullen /
os mutantes / annexus quam / cosmic jokers /
r. cacciapaglia / them / black monk time /
animels and men / simla beat 70 + 71 /
heaven & earth / reactionaries / blues comps /
hokum boys / daphne oram box.

New from Izola

2012-01-27T10:49:00.000-08:00

Environmentally sensitive soaps made with
vegetable oils and free of animal testing. Raw
materials are domestically sourced. Packaging
is printed with soy based ink on post consumer
recycled paper. Ingredients in the triple milled
soaps are: olive oil, cocoa butter, shea butter,
essential oils and a vegetable soap base.
Made in the USA.

Izola restocks are here...

2012-01-27T10:47:00.000-08:00

We sold out of many things in December and
we've been scrambling to get restocks of our
favourite things (and bestsellers) ... like the
bamboo toothbrushes, soaps and soap dishes
from Izola. We have some new items as well
so there are even more options available.

Stainless Steel Flasks

2012-01-27T10:15:00.000-08:00

Just arrived ... 3 oz and 5 oz flasks

brooklyn slate company

2012-01-27T10:11:00.000-08:00

Restocks on the slate cheese boards & coasters
are now here as well as a new hand-carved wood
cheese knife. Cheese board comes with a piece
of soapstone chalk and anti-slip cork feet all tied
with twine and packaged in a rustic burlap bag.
Great for a wedding or housewarming gift...

We're Back!!

2012-01-24T22:35:00.000-08:00

Hey everyone, after tearing out part of the old floor
in the shop and building a new one we are open
again for business!! We apologize to anyone who
showed up in the last couple days and found us
closed. Regular hours resume on Wednesday.
See you soon!!

Closed on Monday & Tuesday

2012-01-21T22:22:00.000-08:00

We're doing a few minor renovations to the
store so we will be closed on January 23rd
and 24th. Sorry for the inconvenience ...
Hope to see you soon !!

Pendleton backpack on sale

2012-01-20T19:26:00.000-08:00

This convertible bag can be slung over
one shoulder or unzip the strap to wear
it as a backpack. Made from 100% pure
virgin wool with canvas back and bottom
and outer zip pocket. Inner compartment
houses three more pockets. Available in
either red/tan plaid or branch plaid.
Now on sale for 20% off !!

wood skins for iPhone

2012-01-18T20:20:00.000-08:00

We just received restocks on the wood skins for
the iPhone 4/4S. Handcrafted from 100% real
wood with professional grade 3M backing that
adheres perfectly to your iPhone for beautiful,
lasting results. The skins are easy to remove
and leave no residue... available in bamboo,
cedar, teak, walnut, cherry, maple, wenge,
zebrawood and more...

New: bike tool roll !!

2012-01-14T14:00:00.000-08:00

The Mopha Tool Roll makes carrying everything
you need for the road a simple task, whether
cycling across town or across the country. Made
of waxed cotton canvas the roll has 10 pockets
of various sizes to hold your bike tools and gear.
The leather strap attaches it to your bike frame
or under your seat. Tools are not included. Open
dimensions: 16 x 7". Handmade in Seattle, WA.

bicycle travel journal

2012-01-14T12:12:00.000-08:00

This journal encourages us to take up traveling
by bike – on short or long rides, through urban,
suburban or rural areas, along roads, on coastal
or mountain paths – and record these journeys.
Nigel Peake's beautiful drawings map out ideas
and guide riders through new landscapes, both
real and imaginary. With 20 illustrations, blank
pages to write on and 4 envelopes to store
mementoes of your journeys.

bike tool kit

2012-01-14T00:07:00.001-08:00

Comes complete with a set of metal tire levers,
allen keys, socket wrenches, spoke wrench, tire
puncture kit and a handy pouch to pack it all
into and attach to your bike. A small, efficient
kit to cover most of the common repairs of
everyday riding. Pair these tools up with the
Mopha Tool Roll for the ultimate cyclist gift !!

Card Cases

2012-01-12T14:31:00.000-08:00

Available in aluminum or stainless steel...
thin case holds 18 cards, thick holds 30
and extra thick holds up to 50 cards. A
simple, understated and classic design.

Garden Multi Tool

2012-01-12T14:09:00.000-08:00

A compact garden tool that folds into a handy
pouch. Contains pruning shears, a knife, two
saws and a weeding tool. A must have for any
devoted gardener.

scarves...

2012-01-11T20:19:00.001-08:00

we have these and a couple other styles
of scarves in stock... they are light and
airy so you can wear them through all
the seasons. I have the grey plaid one
and I adore it so much I never want to
take it off !! Made by design company
Tilo from Toronto.

it's time for tea!

2012-01-07T22:59:00.001-08:00

These days when I look outside all I want
to do is curl up with a good book and a
nice cup of hot tea. Tea is peaceful, tea
is tranquil... and the tea bar at dandelion
is well stocked with premium organic tea.
All of our tea contains antioxidants and has
many other health benefits. The packaging
is minimal and eco-friendly with reusable
containers. We encourage our customers
to bring back the tins and refill them for
a discount. Come and explore the many
exquisite flavours of Silk Road Tea...

carga bags on sale!

2012-01-05T17:58:00.000-08:00

Every carga bag in stock is now $25- off !!
Several styles to choose from. the discount
only applies to the bags we have instore so
don't delay !!

dandelion year end list

2012-01-01T00:30:00.000-08:00

it was another amazing year for music.
there were alot of great records to choose from.
we could have done a top 50 easily ! it was
difficult to whittle it down but here goes...

jeff and laura's picks
top ten new albums of 2011 :
(in no particular order)

thee oh sees - carrion crawler
mikal cronin - st
youth lagoon - the year of hibernation
peaking lights - 936
fungi girls - some easy magic
sea lions - everything you always wanted to know...
kids on a crime spree - we love you so bad
charles bradley - no time for dreaming
moon duo - mazes
veronica falls - st

electronic & experimental top 5 :

tim hecker - ravedeath 1972
oneohtrix point never - replica
com truise - galactic melt
tycho - dive
jonas reinhardt - music for the tactile dome

top 5 reissues of 2011 :

chrisma - chinese restaurant
talk talk - laughing stock
deux - st
bambara mystic soul - comp
dead moon - in the graveyard

tim the mute's picks
top ten new albums of 2011:

youth lagoon - the year of hibernation
iceage- new brigade
yuck-s/t
bon iver- bon iver, bon iver
destroyer- kaputt
wu lyf – go tell fire to the mountain
the naked and famous – passive me, aggressive you
los campesinos! – hello sadness
kids on a crime spree - s/t
peaking lights - 936

electronic & experimental top 5 :

nicolas jaar - space is the only noise
tim hecker - ravedeath 1972
julianna barwick - the magic place
the field - looping state of mind
clams casino - instrumentals

top 5 reissues of 2011 :

june brides - comp
talk talk - laughing stock
servants - youth club disco
should - a folding sieve
tomorrow - st

Happy New Year !!

2011-12-31T16:40:00.000-08:00

We hope that everyone has a happy,
healthy and prosperous year ahead...
Take care and be good to each other.
Looking forward to seeing you all in
2012 !!

boxing week sale !!

2011-12-30T18:00:00.000-08:00

To show our gratitude for all the amazing
support we received this year we're offering
25% off used vinyl this week and we are
open from 12 - 6 pm every day...
sale ends Dec 31st... see you soon !!

Holiday Hours

2011-12-29T22:30:00.000-08:00

Dec 26 - 30 / 12 - 6 pm
Dec 31 / 12 - 5 pm
January 1 / 12 - 5
January 2 / regular hours resume
Happy Holidays !!

Gift Returns...

2011-12-24T23:07:00.000-08:00

We hope you are all happy with the gifts you
received, however if there is something you'd
like to exchange or return for store credit
please come in between Dec 31 - Jan 8th.
All items must be accompanied by a receipt.
Please note: We will not be accepting any
returns during Boxing Week (Dec 26 - 30th)
Thank-you !!

Merry Christmas !!

2011-12-24T22:26:00.000-08:00

Thanks to everyone who helped to make this
holiday season the best one yet. We really
appreciate all the continued support from
our regular customers and were thrilled to
meet so many new folks this year. We
hope you all have a wonderful holiday!!
All the best from Jeff, Laura and Tim.

Wood iPhone case update

2011-12-21T21:39:00.000-08:00

We just got restocks on these beautiful wood
cases for the iPhone 4/4S in both walnut and
bamboo.

Also got restocks on the matching earphones...
just in time for Christmas !!

New from Moleskine

2011-12-15T22:31:00.001-08:00

metal rollerball pen
Simple sophistication is reflected in this high
quality pen that combines ergonomic design
with distinctive good looks. Can be clipped
onto the cover of any Moleskine notebook.
Matte grey aluminum with grey stainless
steel clip. Medium 07 or Fine 05 point.
Refillable.

book light
This sleek, portable booklight features bright
LED illumination. Lightweight and flexible, it is
adaptable to any base or book cover and can
be recharged via a USB connection.

Christmas is in the air...

2011-12-13T18:18:00.000-08:00

Hey folks just wanted to let you know that we
still have lots of great gift ideas in the shop !!
We're running low on a few things and we've sold
out of a couple things too, including the bamboo
toothbrushes and stainless flasks. If you can make
it in before the weekend now is a really good time
to shop. One of our favourite gift ideas this year
is the Pendleton blanket with leather carrier....
available in 4 fabulous colours. We have these
in stock in limited quantities so come on by !!

picks of the week !

2011-12-11T22:21:00.001-08:00

jeff's pick :
ty segall - the singles comp
definitely a fave around here !
(2011 - goner)

tim the mute's pick :
desperate bicycles - the singles
(1977 - 1981 refill records)

laura's pick :
crystal stilts - radiant door
(2011 - sacred bones)

New from Rifle Paper Co.

2011-12-11T13:03:00.000-08:00

Botanicals Notebook Collection
Set of three colorful, vintage inspired notebooks

Botanicals Stationery Collection
Recalling classic hotel stationery from a bygone
age, this richly indulgent set of writing paper,
envelopes, and labels is packaged in a textured
kraft box bound with baker's twine.

blanket update...

2011-12-10T23:31:00.000-08:00

The ultimate indulgence, top-of-the-line,
featherweight throw. This is the most
luxurious throw the Pendleton mill has
ever produced. Superfine merino wool
is softly brushed, producing a fleecy,
velvet texture that must be touched to be
believed. The perfect solution for anyone
who is looking for an unforgettable gift.
100% merino wool. Made in the USA.
54" x 72" with 3" fringe.

Update: this blanket is now sold out but
we have plenty of motor robes and a few
camp blankets still available...

Only 2 weeks until Christmas !!

2011-12-10T09:32:00.000-08:00

It's an exciting time of year and we are really
thrilled by all of the great products we have
in the store for the holiday season... too many
amazing things to list but here are a few images.
We have tons more stuff in the store and we'll
be sampling the amazing chocolate bars from
Olive & Sinclair on the weekend so drop by to
say hi !! Remember, we are a small store with
limited stock so if there's something you really
want please shop early !!

camp blankets are here!

2011-12-08T09:18:00.000-08:00

Camp blankets were first designed to
meet the rigorous demands of the wild
and untamed Pacific Northwest and
were a favorite of the early shepherds.
Today, these warm and hardy blankets
offer outstanding service and rugged
styling that will provide years of warmth
and comfort. 86% wool / 14% cotton.
Made in the USA. 66" x 84". Available
with or without the leather carrier.

we've got scarves...

2011-12-08T09:08:00.000-08:00

from Canadian company, Tilo.
several styles and colours to choose from
come in and check 'em out !!

Moleskine 2012 Planners

2011-12-06T01:02:00.001-08:00

We have lots of Moleskine planners in stock
including weekly, daily and monthly formats
in large, pocket and extra small sizes... pick
one up for yourself today (the mini ones are
a great stocking stuffer!!)

Magma Sketchbook: Art & Design

2011-12-05T23:37:00.001-08:00

Magma Sketchbook is ideally suited for designers,
graphic designers, illustrators, art directors,
anyone working within the creative industries,
studying these disciplines, or simply interested
in exploring their creativity. It is a journal for
designers created by designers. Helpful and user
friendly, the book provides users with practical
tools and information without interfering with
their creative freedom. Made entirely out of
eco-friendly materials.

letterpress cards update

2011-12-05T17:30:00.000-08:00

I'm a sucker for great stationery products... and
this new selection of greeting cards does not
disappoint. Made by our favourite letterpress
design company in Kansas City, Missouri. I love
all the new designs!! Can't show them all here
but next time you need a card come on by.

some very rare titles have arrived !

2011-12-03T15:18:00.001-08:00

agitation free - malesch original
german vertigo swirl minty
SOLD

it's all meat - st first press
psych rock from canada
very rare killer !
SOLD

druids of stonehenge - first
pressing stereo rare garage
psych monster !
SOLD

ash ra tempel - join in orig ohr first
german pressing. amazing.
SOLD

steel mill - green eyed god
1972 penny farthing
original pressing.
SOLD

picks of the week !

2011-12-03T11:48:00.001-08:00

jeff's pick :
soft moon - total decay
(2011 - captured tracks)

tim the mute's pick :
karen dalton - it's hard to tell who is gonna
love you the best
(1969 - capitol records)

laura's pick :
blouse - st
(2011 - captured tracks)

been watching some westerns...

2011-12-03T11:41:00.000-08:00

here is our favourite moment from rio bravo.
more movies should spontaneously burst into
song without being musicals...
deano we love you !

they're here... and they're awesome

2011-12-01T16:30:00.000-08:00

at last the much awaited new wood slimcases
for iPhone 4/4S are here. available in walnut
(we're still hoping the bamboo ones will arrive
before Christmas) we were short-shipped on
these and only got a few so don't delay...
they are beautiful !!

Tilo scarves are here !!

2011-11-30T14:07:00.001-08:00

A collection of scarves from Toronto based
company, Tilo, is now here... The emphasis
is on natural fibres, textures, and a modern
color palette. Some of the scarves are woven
on looms over 100 years old, which create
fine and unique textures. 100% wool and
oh so soft... the perfect fashion accessory.

alpine trees now in stock !!

2011-11-27T19:53:00.000-08:00

If you want a tree for Christmas but you're
looking for something of the non-traditional
variety this may be just the thing... made
from recycled cardboard these alpine trees
stand 26" tall (great for a tabletop) and are
available in white or natural. We also have
cardboard wreaths and wall-mounted deer
heads. Made in the USA.

Record Fair this Sunday

2011-11-26T15:50:00.000-08:00

Nov 27th at the Biltmore... woot !!
be there (we will be !!)

New!! lovely soy wax candles

2011-11-26T09:32:00.001-08:00

Locally made, custom blended and hand-poured in
micro batches, these 6oz all-natural candles are made
from 100% massage grade soy wax and pure essential
oils. Each uses a wick made of 100% lead-free cotton
and is packaged in a german weck canning jar which
can be easily washed and reused after you've finished
enjoying your candle. Each candle burns for roughly
50-60 hours under normal conditions.
Choose from three delicious scents...
Energizing: lemon, rosemary, eucalyptus & basil
Soothing: vanilla, bergamot & japanese peppermint
Balancing: oak moss, cypress, spruce & rosemary
We love these candles and hope to see more products
from this recently discovered local company soon !!

lots of new vinyl just in

2011-11-25T18:23:00.000-08:00

lots of great titles just in : dmz / de la soul /
bambara mystic soul / flower travelling band /
fifty foot hose / flied egg / t. kosugi /
taj mahal travellers / pebbles / vis-a-vis /
menahan street band / sharon jones /
el rego / charles bradley / jacques berrocal /
ty segall / baris manco / throbbing gristle /
amen dunes / kaleidiscope / trad gras stenar /
twerps / sebastian / marijata / thieves like us /
dive / soft moon / blouse / naomi shelton /
budos band / battle of rat fink hill /
del shannon / hairy chapter / gila /
nick drake / leopards / pumphouse /
sunn O))) + nurse with wound /
wooden shjips / rangarang and more !

Pendleton Crib Blanket

2011-11-19T21:50:00.000-08:00

For over a 100 years Oregon’s Pendleton Woolen
Mills has produced its renowned wool blankets,
many of which have become treasured heirlooms
passed down from generation to generation. This
blanket, made of soft pure virgin merino wool in
a classic buttermint plaid is set to continue the
tradition, with quality that will endure long after
baby has grown. Machine washable. 32" x 44"

giant stack of records just in !

2011-11-17T09:41:00.000-08:00

lots of lovely stuff just in : anika / bruce haack /
les rallizes denudes / mummies / the bats /
best coast / karen dalton / desire / dirty beaches /
dive / go sailor / hagar the womb / heavenly beat /
jesus and mary chain / blind willie johnson /
june brides / lcd soundsystem / minks /
thee oh sees / oneohtrix point never /
pains of being pure at heart / psychic dancehall /
radar eyes / rayon beach / sea lions / ty segall /
spits / mississippi comps / devon williams /
wipers / yuck / circuit 7 / danse society /
dark day / pas de deux / turquoise days /
wax museums & lots more.

picks of the week time again

2011-11-17T00:19:00.001-08:00

jeff's pick :
the bats - daddy's highway
(1987 flying nun)

tim the mute's pick :
yuck - st
(2011 fat possum)

laura's pick :
the sea lions - everything you always...
(2011 slumberland)

wooden acorn garland

2011-11-14T18:40:00.001-08:00

Real acorn caps top charming wooden acorns
strung along a 12' jute twine garland. A lovely
handmade decoration for the home or to hang
on the tree at Christmas time...

It's here !!

2011-11-14T12:12:00.001-08:00

Yummy !!
We'll try not to eat it all before you get here...
Bean-to-bar chocolate in 3 amazing flavours
Mexican Cinn-Chili
Salt & Pepper
Cocoa Nibs

incense burners have arrived

2011-11-10T23:18:00.000-08:00

What could go better with our new incense than
a beautiful solid wood smokehouse? Made by a
German design company that works under the
roof of a 230 year old black forest house...

They work with local wood according to old craft
tradition while incorporating modern techniques.
The results are high quality products with pleasing
aesthetics emphasizing the natural beauty of wood.
We just love these little "rauchhaus" and had to get
them for the shop !! Available in either beech or
walnut with a steel base. (Shown in beech, top)

Wood Bird Clips

2011-11-09T08:17:00.000-08:00

These didn't stay around long the first time but
we just got a bunch more of these sweet little
hand carved birds back in stock. They come in
their own wood box fitted with a tiny perch...
so cute and perfect for a little gift.

The Art of Instruction

2011-11-08T15:17:00.001-08:00

Large scale wall charts were fundamental tools
of classroom instruction throughout Europe in
the mid-nineteenth and twentieth centuries.
Collected here for the first time in one deluxe
volume are over 100 of these vintage educational
posters. From the anatomy of a tulip to that of a
hedgehog, the botanical and zoological images in
this collection are captivating with their curious
visuals and intricate details. With a compelling
introduction about the history of the charts and
their production, The Art of Instruction provides
a glimpse into a rich, significant heritage and will
enlighten those with an interest in art, design,
science, or natural history.

Paula Scher's Maps

2011-11-08T11:57:00.000-08:00

Graphic Designer Paula Scher's new book Maps
covers her cartographic artwork from the late
1990's to present. She calls her large paintings
"distortions of reality" as they comment on the
world of information overload in a deeply personal
way. When Scher started painting her maps she
created them through her own altered lens,
understanding that inconsistencies were a part
of everyday life. Scher's colourful, multilayered
paintings present familiar geography in vibrant,
thoughtful new ways. As well as being visually
stunning, each map is also filled with information.
One titled "International Air Routes" includes airline
hubs, flight routes, airline names and time zones,
while another called "World Trade" outlines ports,
trade routes and currencies. Scher takes the reader
on a virtual world tour with a twist and her paintings
compel us to take a look at the idea of truth within
our own reality in the process.

how the chocolate is made

2011-11-07T10:44:00.000-08:00

amazing chocolate coming soon !!

2011-11-07T10:18:00.001-08:00

From the only bean-to-bar chocolate maker in
Nashville, TN come these 3 amazing chocolate
bars, Mexican Cinn-Chili, Salt & Pepper, and
Double Chocolate Nibs. Slow roasted and stone
ground in small batches from select single origin
beans and combined with pure brown sugar for
a smooth and robust flavour. It's the NEW old
fashioned chocolate... outrageously delicious !!

wtf ?

2011-11-06T18:54:00.000-08:00

wow i'm fairly certain i was not thinking
it was a middle aged white guy belting it
out like this. more like big mama thorton?...

Fall Back...

2011-11-06T17:13:00.000-08:00

Hey look, it's 5 pm and it's getting dark out...
don't you just love daylight savings time ?
Yes, it was nice sleeping in this morning but
I'd give it up for an extra hour of sunlight at
the end of the day all winter long...

Holiday Cards Are Here !!

2011-11-05T12:45:00.000-07:00

a wonderful collection of holiday greeting cards
from the MoMA in New York... sold individually.
we have lots of great letterpress cards in stock
as well !!

some rare things just in...

2011-11-04T22:30:00.000-07:00

mantra - rare canadian psych
folk lp. sealed original.
SOLD

cervello - melos. rare italian prog LP.
highly rated by many and super hard
to find. its in lovely shape.
SOLD

karen dalton - it's so hard to tell who is
going to love you the best. very difficult
to find original and totally amazing lp
by bob dylan's favourite female vocalist.
SOLD

"high boots" scopitone

2011-11-04T22:11:00.000-07:00

apparently nobody knows who to blame this
very entertaining scopitone on. if anyone
knows who this guy is please let us know !

picks of the week !

2011-11-03T17:50:00.000-07:00

laura's pick : thee oh sees -
carrion crawler / the dream (2011)
( jeff would have picked this one as
well if laura hadn't beaten him to it !
it completely rules in every way. )

tim the mutes pick : iceage -
new brigade (2011)

jeff's pick : erkin koray -
singles & rarities (1971-78)

another nice pile of records just in...

2011-11-02T21:11:00.001-07:00

bare wires / bill callahan / danse society /
deux / the field / aura / mark hollis /
blind willie johnson mississippi comps /
heavy times / mctells cassettes / oh sees
carrion crawler the dream ! / pas de deux /
reatards / servants / social climbers /
sympathy nervous / tvp / ural thomas /
tindersticks / new mississipi comps /
the wake / vita noctis / wax museums /
wax idols / erkin koray on sublime
frequencies and much more...

Closing at 5 PM on Sunday, Oct 30

2011-10-29T21:39:00.000-07:00

We apologize for any inconvenience and
we'll be open regular hours for the rest
of the week... hope to see you soon !!

cases for electronic devices

2011-10-28T15:47:00.000-07:00

These lovely cases are handmade in Germany
from 100% wool felt and leather. They fit all
generations of iPhone as well as other devices.
Available in either brown or black leather and
lime, orange, grey, red, blue or black felt.

evariste

2011-10-26T22:25:00.000-07:00

inspired madness from this french theoretical
physicist. a mix of garage rock / avant-pop /
ye-ye. he is often referred to as the french
kim fowley. his complete recordings have
just been issued and are probably playing
in the store right now. warning : he will
occasionally sing like grover for no
apparent reason. love it !

more records have arrived !

2011-10-26T22:14:00.000-07:00

just in... cluster / hawkwind / saints / dmz /
radio birdman / people / van dyke parks /
arthur russell / menahan street band /
sharon jones and the dap kings / el rego /
naomi shelton /charles bradley / pump /
pretty things / raincoats / gary wilson /
karen dalton / gainsbourg / television /
shin joong hyun / evariste / leopards /
peaking lights / rodd keith / tangers /
nick drake / eugene mcdaniels /
monomono ( african psych )

southwestern incense

2011-10-22T21:15:00.000-07:00

I thought I would post this again as we have the
smokehouse incense burners on their way...
Incense burning is a tradition in many cultures,
however the fragrance of some incense can often
be too sweet or overpowering. This 100% natural
incense is made from native woods and produced
in New Mexico. The fragrances are distinctly dry
and woodsy, reminiscent of smouldering firewood.
The scents include pinon, juniper, cedar, hickory
and fir balsam. It's like having a campfire in your
house... (but without the flames) !!

nice stack of vinyl just in...

2011-10-20T12:55:00.000-07:00

new order western works demos /
joy division autosuggestion ( demos ) /
swervedriver rare and unreleased /
morrissey reader meet author demos /
im putting out lots of other new stuff
today as well. hope to see you soon.

there's a new store in town !!

2011-10-18T20:55:00.000-07:00

My friends Linh & Stewart just opened a new store
on Main Street called The Soap Dispensary. The
concept behind the store is to promote a less
disposable lifestyle by offering a refill service for
all your household soaps, cleansers and personal
care products. Recycling your containers is one
thing but reusing them is even better. All their
soaps are biodegradable and gentle for people
and the environment. So if you are trying to
reduce your footprint, this store is for you. Check
out their website at www.thesoapdispensary.com
or visit the store at 3623 Main Street. Welcome to
the neighbourhood... we wish you all the best !!

new wood iPhone cases coming soon

2011-10-16T09:18:00.001-07:00

Hand crafted from solid walnut or bamboo
2 piece shell designed for a tailored fit
Open front with full screen access
Openings for camera, power, buttons,
connector, mic and speaker
Soft lining to prevent scratches
100 trees are planted for every tree used
through the Arbor Day Foundation
Fits iPhone 4 and the new 4S

mini wood speakers are back !!

2011-10-13T18:22:00.000-07:00

It has been difficult keeping this mini cube wood
speaker in stock... every time we get them in they
fly out the door !! We ordered quite a few this time
so hopefully they will stick around for a while.
This little speaker on a keychain is easily portable
and produces rich sound. It includes a USB cord
for charging and a standard jack to connect it to
audio sources like media players and cell phones
and it has a built-in rechargeable battery.

hands bowl

2011-10-13T18:21:00.000-07:00

The design for this versatile bowl mimics
a natural vessel, a pair of cupped hands
which is kind of perfect, don't you think?
Made in Japan of white porcelain.
Dishwasher and microwave safe.
New to the emporium... now in stock !!

coming soon... at long last

2011-10-13T16:34:00.000-07:00

flying nun records finally getting some
reissues out there. been waiting on these
for a very long time. these should be in
the store in a matter of weeks and im
pretty excited about that !

the bats - daddy's highway 1987
and 3ds - hellzapoppin 1992
are the first two reissues out of the
gate keep 'em coming... still need chills /
verlaines / clean / tall dwarves / look blue
go purple / straightjacket fits / dead c /
the gordons etc.

Izola has arrived !!

2011-10-12T22:06:00.000-07:00

Inspired by old world utilitarian objects that
were built to last comes a whimsical collection
of accessories that combines functional every
day staples with antiquity. The result is a series
of useful items which are made with great care
and attention to detail, including soap dishes,
soaps, bamboo toothbrushes, shoe brushes
and hip flasks.

The soaps are handcrafted in the style of fine
18th century toiletries. The old world triple
milled recipe is an all vegetable base with the
moisturizing benefit of olive oil. Sensitive to
the environment and free of animal testing.
Simple... and simply beautiful !!

lovely shot of the store

2011-10-12T09:31:00.000-07:00

this lovely photo taken by pro photographer
charles thompson from london england
caught our attention. thanks charles !

picks of the week

2011-10-09T21:25:00.001-07:00

laura's pick : chad vangaalen -
infiniheart (2004)

tim the mutes pick : raincoats -
odyshape (1982)

jeff's pick : talk talk -
laughing stock (1991)

Giving Thanks...

2011-10-08T21:10:00.001-07:00

Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on our
lives and be thankful for what we have...
dandelion will be closed on Sunday so
that we can all spend time with our
families (and probably eat too much)
We'll be open holiday hours Monday
from 12 - 6 pm ... enjoy !!

new order just arrived !

2011-10-06T15:22:00.000-07:00

lots of great new titles just in - big troubles /
charalambides / sex church / acid baby jesus /
blasted canyons / catwalk / thee cormans /
covergirl / funkadelic / mark hollis / talk talk /
kids on a crime spree / kurt vile woods split 7 /
neutral milk hotel / oh sees / outsiders /
linda perhacs / iggy pop / radio birdman /
radio people / real estate / ty segall restocks /
servants / silk flowers / spits / superchunk /
tindersticks reissues / weekend / devon williams /
xiu xiu / youth lagoon and more !

talk talk - laughing stock

2011-10-06T15:12:00.000-07:00

occasionally every record store owner no matter
how knowledgable... gets schooled. this record
has rapidly become a favourite of mine since a
customer recommended it to me several years
ago. fruitlessly i searched for a copy and today
it has arrived ! we have 6 copies in the store.
also just in - mark hollis solo lp from the
following year ( which is also great ! )
highly recommended folks !

Carved Wood Bird Clips

2011-09-29T21:31:00.000-07:00

These cute wood bird clips are hand carved from
basswood and fitted with a brass clip instead of
feet. Each bird comes perched in a wood gift box
suitable for display. There are five different birds
available... we just got these in and we only have
a few left - they flew out the door (excuse the
pun) but we should be getting more in soon !!

some very rare records have arrived

2011-09-26T21:40:00.000-07:00

an original sealed Jackal Awake on periwinkle.
SOLD.

an original mint david on sound canada.
SOLD.

the very hard to find and amazing
second music machine record.
SOLD.

music machines classic first
record in beautiful condition.
SOLD.

Sorry folks, these sold right quick, but there's
lots more great stuff in the store right now...
come and see !!

glass terrarium

2011-09-26T11:44:00.000-07:00

another new addition to the shop, these
hanging terrariums are free blown from
recycled glass. Each has a 3" opening in
the front and includes an 8' length of sisal
rope for hanging. Display with air plants
or fill with soil and plants. For indoor use
only.