Lazy Susan's

When your Mom sends you for a haircut and says:
"Just get them to take a little off the top"
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Sorry Winston but "it'll grow" (and other things my Mom used to say to me)

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When artists really get into their work!

Splatter Painting is happening!
Pop by the store to throw some paint for charity and see art and artists at work!

Today from 1 - 4!



*child's photo used with parental permission

Meet Ivana Capaletto of Pawesome Pet Portraits!

Ivana is taking part in our Art-tastic Saturday this weekend - Saturday August 10 and will be paintng her pet potraits LIVE in the front window between 12 and 4.

Her pet portraits are ADORABLE and will make you smile! She will be available to book your pet's portrait and to answer any questions you may have.

Ivana is part of our Oak Bay Ave Art Walk where businesses up and down the Avenue are featuring artist's works in their windows. You can stroll from Monterey Ave all the way to Clare Road and view a whole variety of fabulous artworks!! The art will remain in place until Sunday Aug. 18.

Come by Saturday and say hi!

The face of someone with insider knowledge 😊

A SUMMER SALE!!!
Now!
Pretty dresses, silk robes, cotton pjs, cotton bathrobes, cute sweaters, and costume jewellry are on SALE!!

Pop down to take advantage of 20% off these lovelies before they fly out the door.

Open Tues - Sat 10:30 - 5:30.

SPLATTER PAINTING FUN!!

Watcha doing this Saturday?
Why not stop by the store and throw some paint around?

Canvases will be set up on our driveway and the paint will be ready - all you need is a toonie or two to join the fun. All proceeds will be donated to W.I.N.
Suitable for kids and adults!

ALSO ON SATURDAY - stroll the Oak Bay Avenue Art Walk! 25 businesses along the ave will be displaying local Victoria artists in their windows. From Monterey Ave to Claire Road come and see the incredible range of talents Victoria has to offer.
Art Walk is on from August 10 - August 18.

Ahh Covid - the gift that keeps on giving!
Yours truly has been hit with the beast and currently feels like death warmed over.

Consequently some adjustments have to be made to the opening hours of the store this week:

Lazy Susan's WILL NOT be open tomorrow July 30 - our apologies.
Lazy Susan's WILL be open Wed - Sat this week for all your shopping needs.
(don't worrry - I will be far away from the place so as not to infect anyone!)

And don't forget that this Saturday is our psychic reading day - Saturday August 3 from 11am to 5pm. Pop down and experience the wonderful, affirming reads by Siobhan of Metaphysical Healing.
Call 250-412-2115 to book.

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In case you haven't met her yet, our Psychic reader is Siobhan of Metaphysical Healing Arts.
Siobhan is a trained, professional reader who's experience and insights are both amazing and genuinely kind and thoughtful.

Take a moment for yourself and pay her a visit. You'll be glad you did.❤

Readings
Saturday August 3
11am -5pm
Cost: $60 per read

Call 250-412-2115 to book.

Hmm all my recent store displays invvolve travel......
Time for a vacation???
My subconcious trying to tell me something?

NEW DISPLAY features Hawaii, the first vacay I ever took without my parents....🌴🌴

Reoroduction vintage travel posters, Tiki supplies and an incredibly sweet set of souvenir ceramics adorned with leis!

Mahalo!🙏

It's a jungle out there! 🦁🐼🐵🐯🦍
Stay cool in these fun cotton shorts which work for both day wear and sleeping.

More patterns available in store in case 'animal magnetism' is not your thing!

sleepwear ❤

OK BAD photo, GREAT events!!
The AUGUST calendar for the store is up and live!
Join us for Psychic Readings, an Art Crawl, Splatter Paint Party, Pet Portraits and more!

(Once again, here at the store, trying hard not to live up to our name 😂)

HAPPY FRIDAY!
Garden appreciation post!
SOO satisfying to see the work of May and June take off and be beautiful.

Whenever possible, spending a lot of time out here these days.🌱🌻🌿🌹🥕🥒

How's your garden/balcony/big pot of blooms growing?

PS We have gardening goods in the store too!

HOT?🌕🔥
You could be wearing this!
The lightest cotton voile, drawstring neckline.

This and other COOL clothes including our essential cotton nightwear, available in store.

Sorry - you must wear clothes INTO the store but we can outfit you from there. 😅

It's Needlework Friday!!

This month in the store we are celebrating the beauty and craftsmanship of all things sewn!

From cross stitch to crewel work, cushions to quilts, our store is chockablock with gorgeous handmade goods.

Like this contemporary monarch butterfly cross stitch. Beautifully framed and ready to hang. The colours and workmanship are stunning!!

Pop by and see them all!

Another happy customer! 🐻
Hand crocheted bear by - a perfect little friend!

Handscraft toys are all crocheted using 100% organic cotton. There are no parts that can come off and all are suitable for ages 3 mos and older.

Photo used with parental permission.

Restock of our favorite tea towels! makes THE best all cotton tea towels printed with fun graphics from the 1950's and 60's.

Best part? They actually DRY your dishes!!🙏

When your store oilcloth makes the cover of a magazine!!!!!
(OK BEHIND the gorgeous Shannon of My Mother's Eye Treasures and Vintage store)


So fun to see it and a couple of other items from the store in the latest edition of Tweed magazine - Summer 2024. Available at local newstands now!

Huge shoutout to for the opportunity to be a part of this fun photoshoot! And lovely job on the photos ladies 😍😍

How does your garden grow?
New garden themed front table display - featuring some of my fave colours: reds, fuchsia, orange, yellow and all kinds of green!

Did you plant a garden this year? Gardening has been shown to have lots of health benefits: besides the physical activity, it's also a great mood booster and stress reliever.

Unless.....the war against the weeds ...😡

OK HOW CUTE ARE THESE?
These are porcelain mini animal figurines by Hagen-Renaker of California, 1960s.

Hagen-Renaker were known for both their incredible detailed designs and for the sense of whimsy and personality each animal had. Collections go online rarely and can sell for hundreds of dollars.

We have 20 different animals ranging in size from 1/2 inch to 3" x 2". Selling individually.

Come down and see them all for a dose of cuteness and history!

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Collections go online rarely and can sell for hundreds of dollars.

We have 20 different animals ranging in size from 1/2 inch to 3" x 2". Selling individually.

Come down and see them all for a dose of cuteness and history!

online rarely and can sell for hundreds of dollars.

We have 20 different animals ranging in size from 1/2 inch to 3" x 2". Selling individually.

Come down and see them all for a dose of cuteness and history!

This beauty was one of my finds this weekend at our first Vintage Fair of the season!(Swipe to see that it opens out to a TOTE bag - genius!!)

Finding treasures is just one of the things I love about our Fairs. The other is the people - namely our awesome vendors and fantastic visitors/customers!

THANK YOU TO YOU ALL for coming out, showing up, shopping and socializing! We had a blast and can't wait until the next one!!

Special mention to our very own Lazy Suzanne's who's brand of humour and craziness added a ton of fun to the day!❤

And a HUGE thank you to Dan for making it happen 🙏

Sunshine and blue skies ☀️🌞
Feeling the warmth of this new back wall display!!

Classic blue and white china paired with pops of zesty lemon yellow. Pop down and shop the collection! 💙💛

And don't forget to mark your calendars for next Saturday's Vintage Fair!
VINTAGE FAIR SATURDAY JUNE 15
ON THE DRIVEWAY AT LAZY SUSAN'S
9:30am to 4pm
MULTIPLE VENDORS: toys, tikki, sweet treats, rockabilly, collectibles, MCM, and more!

SEE YOU SOON!

PRIDE MONTH 2024
This year's Pride window is dedicated to my friends, family and acquaintances who have spent their lives being afraid to be who they truly are.

Everyone deseves to live their best, most authentic life. Don't let other people define you.

You can and will rise above hatred and discrimination. You can and will have the life you long for.

You can and will FLY!❤

PRIDE window going in!
Take off with this little beauty and lets celebrate - stay tuned for the finished display!
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Just want to say here:
Find yourself a partner who will willingly watch your show with you even tho its not their thing at all.
BECAUSE spending time with you is the important part. ❤❤
(And he insisted we start with Season 1 so he could know what was going on 😅)
You are worthy of that kind of love.

Happy Friday!

It is this incredible person's birthday today and I need to give them a huge shout out! 🌈❤

As a parent you spend your life with your fingers crossed hoping that your mini humans will:
-survive (especially those teen years lol)
-find their own unique way of navigating the world (an evolving adventure)
-become people you would like to hang out with (they did)
-want to come home again and visit (they do)

Happy Happy Birthday Maxine - thanks for keeping it real and for filling my life with love and support!

Strolling back to the 70s with this 'big eye' artwork by Jolylle.
"Beatles" is 5"×10", on board and in its original frame.

Anybody else hear Penny Lane playing in the background?

New stuff arriving everyday. Pop down for a peek! Open Tues - Sat 10:30 - 5:30.

GLOBE TROTTER!
So both of my kids are travelling in Europe atm and its making me feel very restless! 🌍🏤🚄🛵🛳✈

Do you have travel plans in your future? Tell me where you're headed!

BTW vintage luggage is still perfectly acceptable for modern travel and there are lots of pieces out there in good shape!

Vintage light up globe, felt souvenir pennants, and reproduction 1960s airline posters - in case you can't go anywhere but have itchy feet like me!

One month from now our Outdoor Vintage Fair season begins!! With a BANG 🎆

Join us Saturday June 15 from 9:30am to 4pm
On our driveway and behind the store
Its FREE!
2039 Oak Bay Ave
Rain or Shine!
Shop retro, collectibles, tiki, toys, housewares, jewelry, clothing and vintage goods.

Brought to you by Lazy Susan's and

And while you are here pop across the Avenue and sample some of the awesome food being cooked for you at The Nice Nosh!
These vendors know a thing or two about food!


seafood


Dine AND Shop Vintage!!
Its a win/win 😊

She's Baaack!
Siobhan of Metamorphosis Healing Arts is back with her kind and insightful psychic readings!

She'll be here:
SATURDAY MAY 25
from 11am - 5pm
1/2 hour reads
$60

Call 250 - 412 - 2115 to book your spot!
These readings fill up quickly so if you are thinking of joining us - don't hesitate!