It feels like spring, right? Kinda? Some of the time? Sheep are being shorn to ready them for the warmer weather and collect the winter-grown fleece. It's busy on the farm, and they're not waiting! 

The better weather brought author Tracy Kasaboski back to Tipped with her brand new book, “The Birdman of Wylie Road”. 

“The Birdman is written from the point of view of the Birdman’s dog, Floyd, a perceptive and intelligent retriever…his view of the world he lives in and the people and animals he shares it with.”

I haven't had a chance to look between the covers yet, but I'm looking forward to this read. I am a dog lover, and I'd love to get Floyd's view of the world!  

Alison Sheri is a Canadian-designed brand based in Montreal and new to The Tipped Ship. These are just two of many spring additions to the boutique. The racks here are full to bursting, waiting for you to explore and discover, from casual to dressy. 

Full to bursting…actually bursting, bursting out of the boutique. Watch this space for new surprises. This is an expansion of the boutique that I hoped to have complete by the end of January. It's April, and now I'm hoping for mid-April? End of April at the latest. There! I've said it. Let's see how it goes…

While we're talking all things boutique, here are the deets on the 4th Annual Tipped Ship Spring Fashion Show. Along with the fun and laughter, the fashions, the fabulous models, the snacks and sips, the ticket proceeds go to support St. Luke's Thrift Shop Lunch-To-Go Program here in Elgin. All the goodness! 

When St. Luke's Thrift Shop is open, they offer a bag lunch. It's right beside the Elgin Fresh Mart (aka Gordanier Fresh Mart). Lunch consists of a sandwich, cut vegetables, a piece of fruit, and a drink box for anyone in need of lunch. Donations towards lunch are always kindly appreciated.

Tickets are limited to 30! Don't be disappointed - get your tickets! Either stop by Tipped or purchase your tickets online. 

Tipping the Ship and giving it a good shake,
Trish at Tipped

You can always check what's happening here

Winter Hours until April 19th: 
Wednesday to Saturday, 10 am to 5 pm
Sunday, 11 am to 4 pm

EASTER Weekend - open Thursday and Saturday, closed Friday and Sunday. 

The Tipped Ship
3 Main Street, Elgin, ON
613-359-0999

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We'll be here May 8th and I hope some of you will be too. If you didn't get your ticket, you're out of luck - it's sold out! 

BUT - You still have a chance to see great new fashions. Don't wait to get your tickets to the Tipped fashion show! They're even more limited! 

The final show of the Tipped Tunes Winter Concert Series promises to be fantastic! They're playing Bluesfest in Ottawa this summer. They're releasing their second album, with the first two singles out now. Their new songs have been on the CBC Music Top 20 list. AND THEY'RE COMING TO ELGIN!! 

“summersets is the duo from JUNO Award and Polaris Music Prize-nominated singer-songwriter Kalle Mattson, and longtime collaborator Andrew Sowka. Influenced by the storytelling of John Prine and delivered with the delicacy of Simon & Garfunkel”

I'm super excited to present them here. This show stands a good chance of selling out! Please, get your tickets in advance to avoid being disappointed. 

Look at their website - they're playing in Elgin then next is Bluesfest in July! C'mon!