Tag: The Little Red Spade
The Little Red Spade offers something different at each Makers Market
You can find many locally made gifts for that special someone or even yourself! Father’s Day is on June 20th and you are sure to find the perfect gift for Dad at the Makers Market this Saturday, June 19 or Sunday, June 20.
What ‘Red’ status means for local businesses: everyone’s had enough!
Ottawa entered the provincial Red-Control status at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, March 19. Naturally, for many of Stittsville’s beloved local businesses, this means the need to adjust once again…
Outdoor Artisan and Makers Markets Kicks Off Another Season on Saturday
Saturday, March 20th marks the unofficial beginning of the season for the “Outdoor Artisan and Makers Markets” hosted by The Little Red Spade. Even better? This first market is free for vendors!
Vendors brave the weather at The Little Red Spade Christmas Market
The weather was not in the favour of the various vendors, or customers, participating in the last Christmas Market at The Little Red Spade on December 12, so we decided to help them out.
Former military engineer creates magic in the world of the cigar box guitar
Stittsville resident, Steve Rooks, was in the British Military Regiment of the Royal Engineers. Retired in 2016, he decided to cross the pond…
Sewing and fundraising keep ladies of Wildpine busy
Their lives are filled with visions of, and surrounded by, tote bags, gift bags of all sizes and aprons. Two energetic seamstresses, Beryle and Denise, who reside at Wildpine Retirement Residence…
The Little Red Spade promotes local and Canadian made with outdoor market
The owner of The Little Red Spade (TLRS), Lorette Thomson, had selected unique events and workshops for her inviting and quaint gift shop in 2020. Then the COVID-19 pandemic reared…
In light of the COVID-19 situation – Stittsville events happening and cancellations
(Winter walk along Poole Creek. Photo: Barry Gray) In light of the arrival of COVID-19 in the Ottawa area, some of the events planned for this weekend have been cancelled,…
The Little Red Spade – not what you might expect
There was a time when I would go to Arnprior, Almonte or the like to explore the quaint shops offering quality craft and gift items. Now I only have to…