Welcome to Frances's Blog

October to December 2011

There are always a few sure signs of Autumn-----the changing colours, the falling leaves, the cooler temperatures and renovations at Osoyoos Home Hardware. Yup! we’re at it again.....we are expanding the pet department, completely renovating the Hand and Power Tool section, moving mats to the outdoor living section in the lower level and showcasing our extensive line of Kuraidori™ products tested and approved by our Kitchen Expert Anna Olson.
I have just recently returned from St. Jacobs, Ontario (buying for next Spring and Summer) and had the opportunity to listen to General Rick Hillier. His inspiring message made you appreciate this great country that we live in. His statement that “optimism doesn’t cost a cent” and that we have the choice to wake up each day believing that we can “make a difference” was energizing to say the least.
Frances

P.S. Follow us on Facebook™ for all the latest happenings at the store. Thanks to Laurel you can keep in touch with us on a daily basis. You will see many of the new products arriving daily and you can still get your “Osoyoos Home Hardware” fix even if you can’t make it to the store.

 

July to September 2011

Here we are the beginning of July already!!!
Due to the increased cost of mail delivery our newsletters will be sent out on a quarterly basis instead of every two months, so expect each newsletter to be jam packed with timely information on t h e n e w p r o d u c ts a n d happenings at Osoyoos Home Hardware. I apologize for being late with this issue, but with the mail interruption, hockey, and getting ready for summer business I fell behind. Just remember this has nothing to do with age...... (Right?)....So, what HAS happened since our last issue other than Summer finally arriving and the merchandise selection reflecting that wonderful change of seasons that we love so dearly. Osoyoos Home Hardware will be celebrating 25 years of Summer Street Dances. Check out the article below on how Street Dances started and why they have become a summer tradition for locals and visitors alike. Another summer tradition is our pastry and pie demonstration with Janet Marcotte....... be sure to check off Thursday, August 4th from 11am – 3pm.... your taste buds won't want to miss this one. Osoyoos Home Hardware has employed summer students since 1985 and we have worked with so many amazing young people that I thought it was time to focus some positive attention on our youth.
Have a safe and happy summer.
Frances

March / April 2011

Have you ever wondered why we use the word SPRING to describe the season after Winter? In Spring everything seems to spring to life……the trees grow new leaves, flowers start to ‘spring’ up all along roads and in the yards, the grass comes alive and springs back to life again.
People tend to ‘spring’ into action----biking, jogging, walking and puttering around the yard. We do ‘Spring Cleaning’, almost like we have been in hibernation and are just now shaking off the cobwebs of a long, dull winter. “Spring” (spreng) is an old word, and appears in many Germanic languages with a meaning like “to jump” or “to run”.
In the wonderful world of retail we have been preparing for Spring since last Fall. Osoyoos Home Hardware is proud of the selection of Spring and Summer merchandise arriving at the store daily and invite you down to see the changes that we have made over the past two months. In this newsletter you will find a great article on container gardening (page 4) and when you are in the store be sure to ask about our potato grow bags.
Now is the time to ‘spring into action’ and get serious about your Spring cleaning and de-cluttering to-do-list. Whether you are re-painting the whole house or just finally tackling that “junk drawer”-----Osoyoos Home Hardware has everything you need.
Frances

P.S. Am away to St. Jacobs in April to do my Christmas buying….don’t you just love this wonderful world of retail that I mentioned above…..I know I do!!!!!!!!