Habitat for Humanity ReStore

One of my favourite places to scavenge for art/craft/decor materials in the city is the ReStore at 60 Archibald Street. Run by the fine folks at Habitat for Humanity, the ReStore is a tresure trove of new, used, reclaimed and salvaged building materials and hardware. They have everything in there. You need a lilac-coloured toilet? They got 'em. A bi-fold door? A can of paint? Cabinet knobs? Ceramic tiles? Yup. Yup. Yup. Yup. Like visiting any place of its type, though, sometimes you luck out and can fill a cart and sometimes you leave empty-handed. (Ok, the latter hasn't happened to me yet.) My one, piece of advice...make that TWO pieces of advice...is to be prepared - come armed with measurements if you are looking for something specific (like a drawer pull or a window), and don't forget to bring your imagination. That discarded cabinet door might just be the memo board of your dreams. Like this one.

Whether you are a ReStore regular or haven't been there (yet!), be sure to check out this special event: Habitat for Humanity Winnipeg's ReStore is excited to announce the launch of its innovative 1st Annual ReCreate: A ReStore Art Sale on March 11th.
An event that utilizes the creativity and generosity of local Winnipeg artists, recycles items in imaginative and inspiring ways, and is going to be an event not to miss.
ReCreate is open to public silent auction bids from Thursday, March 11th & 12th 8 am – 8pm and Saturday, March 13th 9am - 6pm. Bidding will close at 6pm on Saturday.