propeller clothing ltd.

Le Salon

2011-01-19T16:06:00.000-08:00

Propeller will host it's very first Stitch 'N' Bitch this Monday, January 24th @ 6:30pm. We are so excited to hang out with some crafty and creative folks in the shop and I am hoping someone is gonna show me how to knit in the round!!! Long term goal:

For more AMAZING works of art, check out artist Carol Hummel's website.

OUT WITH THE OLD, IN WITH THE NEW. SALE! SALE! SALE!

2011-01-13T14:36:00.000-08:00

It's true! 20 - 75% of remaining Fall/Winter pieces. We would love to see this stuff go to loving homes!!! Dear Pony, Ella Peru, Lilikoi, Devil May Wear, We3, Birds of North America and more. We also got a lovely new line of jewelry from Edmonton artist Sandra Paetsch. Orange Avocado is a unique line made of precious metals.. silver, gold, copper and stainless steel with amazing accents of swarovski crystal, pearl, and beading. Here's a little peek:

The Artwork of Sarah Guest

2011-01-13T13:38:00.000-08:00

"I love painting, drawing, graphic design and text." all these elements come together in the beautiful bold works of Sarah Guest, this month's featured artist at Propeller.

I HEART CBC!!!

2010-12-14T16:00:00.000-08:00

Sign the Petition.
luv b

Mynt Expressions joins the family - "In everything you do, let yourself shine"

2010-12-07T14:31:00.000-08:00

Lisa Arlint is the creative lovely behind the Mynt Expressions line of handcrafted accessories. Awesome combinations of sterling silver, 18K gold fill and gold vermeil, and semi-precious stones, we sold 3 pieces straight outta the box the day they arrived! Love it.
luv b

!ART PARTY! Snowy Trees - Reasha Wolfe

2010-11-29T15:26:00.000-08:00

Not one to long for eternal summer, Penticton artist and snowboarder Reasha Wolfe is celebrating winter’s arrival with her small collection of paintings of snowy trees to be shown at Propeller through December.

The paintings are Reasha’s second attempt to capture the magical forest feeling with a batik-style method of layering spray paint and tape. Ironically, this style of art-making is environmentally irresponsible and will likely stop here.

These paintings are interpretations of photos taken at Apex Mountain, Mt. Seymour and the Elaho Valley north of Squamish. The wintery snapshots offer a peaceful feeling in the holiday season.

Everyone is invited to the opening party on Tuesday December 7th at 6:30 pm, at Propeller, 309 Main Street Penticton.

Winter Fashion Gala 2010: A fundraising event for SOVAS

2010-11-10T12:27:00.000-08:00

Propeller has teamed up with Heiress Salon, Tiger Alley, and Tera Vida to present a Winter Fashion Gala in support of the South Okanagan Victim Assistance Society. Join us Wednesday, December 1st @ Heiress Salon for an evening of Prizes, a Silent Auction, complimentary bevy's and snacks, and a Fashion show full of the latest Winter trends! Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at Heiress Salon and Propeller Clothing. For more info call 250-276-3276.

New Line/Awesome Blog Alert! Kalos Feather Lovin'

2010-11-01T14:22:00.000-07:00

propeller is pumped to have the beautiful creations of the feather loving kalos ladies at the shop. they used pumpkins for props for their fall line! i like pumpkins AND feathers so i am sharing a few pics with you. so pretty.
they also have a sweet blog, and one of the best web addresses ever, check it out:
Kalos Blog Stylez

The Vicious Cycles! The Lizard People! Halloween's got nothing on this gig!

2010-11-01T14:02:00.000-07:00

The Vicious Cycles make at pit stop at Voodoo’s, as they tear through town on their way to ravage the prairies, with the Lizard people hot on their tire tracks.

Snarling engines, dark goggles, high handlebar sickle riding hoodlums going flat out on their murdercycles, The Vicious Cycles include ex and current members of Raised By Wolves, James T Kirks, and Les Tabernacles for starters, and these howling hellcats have shared the stage with The Von Zippers, Knucklehead, The Misfits, and Andrew WK just to name a few.

The stage will be warmed by local folk rockers Exes & Allies before being pounded into oblivion by the Lizard People, and the Vicious Cycles. Who will be left standing when the dust settles?

Doors at 8:00pm, Bands at 8:30pm. Tickets $9 at the door. This is a licensed event, kiddies.

!ART PARTY! the work of felicity mayhew

2010-11-01T13:43:00.000-07:00

loveallhands - functional art for humanity

felicity mayhew graduated from the international dance teachers association and the zimbabwe institute of allied arts in africa. she has worked with several united nations organizations in europe and africa as a humanitarian worker and graphic dziner. she has also spent time in india sharing yoga and dance with teens. she now resides in the okanagan, canada where she creates abstract mixed-media paintings and unique handbags.
we are happy to be hosting felicity's beautiful works of art at propeller for the month of November and we are throwing a little soiree to celebrate. join us at the shop on Saturday, November 6th from 6:30 to 8:30, sip a glass of wine and stroll through felicity's creative imagination!

Photography exhibit by Jaime Couture

2010-10-14T15:17:00.000-07:00

beautiful works from local photographer Jaime Couture. we are happy to have hosted her first exhibit and we had one heck of a party! nuts to you if you missed it, but you have the whole of this month to come by and see Jaime's work for yourself.
luv b

Peas in a Pod!

2010-09-29T14:49:00.000-07:00

we just got some new arrivals from local Asil Designs, and her newest necklace reminded me of the little plush peas in a pod i had when i was wee. so cute!
luv b

2010-09-24T12:19:00.000-07:00

i have been loving e.e. cummings lately so i thought i would share a few of the lovely things i have stumbled upon while chasing inspiration

contrariwise is a website devoted to literary tattoos. there are some beautiful pieces there including the one pictured here.
luv b

We3 = We heart it

2010-09-24T12:07:00.000-07:00

The fall collection from the lovely ladies of We3 is versatile, wearable, comfortable and lovely. Tried and true basics in wonderful warm up colors and some fashion forward twists on classic and vintage styles make this line one of our all time faves.
luv b

!ART SHOW! Sean Riley's work on display @ Propeller

2010-09-15T16:59:00.000-07:00

we are pleased as punch to have penticton artist sean riley's work grace the store wall for the month of september. come and see how much they spruce the place up. they can also have that effect on your walls...
luv b

Rockin' an Inner Tube

2010-09-15T16:39:00.000-07:00

Shannon Hames found a way to turn a steadily increasing pile of "garbage" into a practical and fashionable accessory when she turned a left over inner tube from her years of mountain biking into the first Flat Bag. Kristen swears by hers, and we think you will like them too!
luv b

Who Hooted? And other amazingly awesome names for belts...

2010-09-15T16:33:00.000-07:00

newly arrived to the propeller clan, love jules leather. handcrafted leather pieces with delicate detailing and that oh so awesome leather smell. not to mention names like A Sea Monster Named Sue, and the two owl treasure Who Hooted? we love jules already...
luv b

"skleggings are the new skort" - and so say all of us

2010-09-15T13:38:00.000-07:00

the fall collection from ella peru is lovely and chic and sharp. it also contains our new favorite thing: the sklegging. you know you want some.
luv b

News from the Front Lines

2010-09-09T14:28:00.001-07:00

hello! i have been negligent in the blog dept. too many jobs not enough desk time. there are so many things to tell all 3 of you, i don't know where to start!
firstly, new fall arrivals are making their way to the shop as we speak. we have already gotten in some beautiful pieces from Birds of North America (we are actually seriously kicking ourselves for not bringing in more, because Hayley's pieces are lovely and amazing and leaving the shop almost as quickly as they arrived). sneak peeks:

luv b

!Art Party! Eswen's Awesome Art Opening

2010-06-26T15:24:00.000-07:00

Our first official !Art Party! was a smashing success and i just wanted to send an extra special shout out to Eswen for letting us feed people Absinthe & Champagne and open up the shop doors after hours to let folks see her sweet, sweet works of art! Here a few of the pieces on display at Propeller until the end of the month, and there are some great pics from the evening posted on our Facebook Fan Page, courtesy of the ever rad Stacy Franck luv b

Chanel Brings Back the Gem Sweater, Fortress of Solitude Styles

2010-06-19T14:49:00.000-07:00

2010-06-19T14:45:00.000-07:00

Dig it Babe, We got a new look

2010-06-05T13:35:00.000-07:00

Just in time for summer! The lovely new banner you see above was designed by the equally lovely Tamara Robinson,/Dream in Dimension whose work you can see here. We dig it the most.
luv b

Shoot From The Hip - Rootin' Tootin' cute stuff!

2010-06-05T10:28:00.000-07:00

Amy Kenny makes sweet leather accessories with a nod to traditional techniques, and a sense of old west inspired whimsy. We are pleased as punch to add her Shoot from The Hip line to the Propeller roster, and we pinched some pictures from her website to give you a sneak peek of what we have in store. We have her amazing Flasks on our Wish List. Fingers Crossed!
luv b
and peep her awesome blog:
http://www.amykenny.ca/

The Botanical Theatre

2010-05-27T16:10:00.000-07:00

Besides being a fantastic name, The Botanical Theatre makes adorable lockets and beautiful handmade wooden cards. Like Meghann's work on Facebook, http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/pages/Botanical-Theatre/257522304725 We do!
luv b

Awesome Blog Action Notification!

2010-05-22T10:17:00.000-07:00

And I am not just saying that because we got a good plug either;) Robyn has a sweet little blog full of fun sharing and we can totally get behind a girl who "spends her days crochetting sea life, singing sea shanties while playing mandoline, and hunting for trees to climb." Love it. check out the adorable outfit she was sporting when she stopped by the day of our grand opening (image borrowed from the aforementioned awesome blog)
luv b

Girls Who Rock, Rock!!!

2010-05-15T15:17:00.000-07:00

my friend scotty sent me this video today after my phone accidentally called him from the confines of my handbag. kudos, little buddy. we love the ladies who rock 'n' roll.
luv b

lily + jae 2010: south okanagan stylez

2010-05-08T12:13:00.000-07:00

lily + jae spring 10 from jude feller on Vimeo.

Sew Dandee! So Awesome!

2010-03-23T14:04:00.000-07:00

Our newest arrivals have been causing a riot in the shop. A laugh riot that is! All the way from Winnipeg, Manitoba, we are happy to be the proud purveyors of the Sew Dandee line of all things awesome. Custom light switch plate covers (who doesn't want to see the Dude when they turn on the lights?), screen printed dishtowels, adorable reclaimed handbags, and some of the best all occasion cards you can get your hands on. Here are just a few samples, check out the etsy shop and the wicked awesome blog for more.
luv b

http://www.sewdandee.blogspot.com/
http://www.etsy.com/shop/dandee

Second Skin: Yoga Jeans By Second Denim

2010-03-11T15:34:00.000-08:00

If you haven't already heard the buzz about Eric Wazana's Montreal based Second Clothing Yoga Jeans line, then let us be the first to tell you: These Jeans Rule! Flexible, Flattering AND Fashionable, these jeans sell themselves. The latest batch has just arrived in store and they are already flying out the door so come on down and try on a pair. We dare you...
luv b

Birds of North America Spring 2010 has arrived!

2010-03-02T13:23:00.000-08:00

We also got a new record player and a slew of Peacock Feathers in da house! And the Puralator man is here!!! Woot! Woot! luv b

Great Bloomers! They really were!

2010-03-02T13:01:00.000-08:00

Went to the Habitat on Friday night to see the wonderful 1-2-3 punch line up of Adrian Glynn, Great Bloomers, and The Wooden Sky. So much fun to see a live show, especially a great one! And an extra special tip of the hat to our excessively awesome server. It was totally worth the 4 hours of driving.
luv b

2010-01-07T14:07:00.000-08:00

Main Entry: pro·pel·ler
Variant(s): also pro·pel·lor \prə-ˈpe-lər\
Function: noun
Date: 1780

: one that propels; especially : a device that consists of a central hub with radiating blades placed and twisted so that each forms part of a helical surface and that is used to propel a vehicle (as a ship or airplane)

Main Entry: 1boss
Pronunciation: \ˈbäs, ˈbȯs\
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English boce, from Anglo-French, from Vulgar Latin *bottia
Date: 14th century

1 a : a protuberant part or body b : a raised ornamentation : stud c : an ornamental projecting block used in architecture
2 : a soft pad used in ceramics and glassmaking
3 : the hub of a propeller

luv
b

Climate Change : What You Can Do

2009-12-15T13:36:00.000-08:00

Check out some of the ways you can make a difference.
David Suzuki Foundation: Climate Change : What You Can Do

British Columbia Species at Risk

2009-12-15T13:34:00.000-08:00

British Columbia Species at Risk

Well Put CJ!

2009-12-10T11:09:00.000-08:00

Town council member and local business owner CJ Rhodes has a blog and he shares his thoughts on the value and importance of shopping locally. An important message any time of the year. Cheers CJ!

Obsolete by Design

2009-09-26T14:43:00.001-07:00

Obsolete by Design , by author Gail Johnson

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Going Green One Step at a Time

2009-09-26T14:22:00.001-07:00

Going Green One Step at a Time,
by author Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen

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Fair Trade Enters the Fashion World, Chantale Rivard

2009-09-26T14:16:00.001-07:00

Fair Trade Enters the Fashion World, by author Chantale Rivard

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Birds of North America - Love it

2009-08-29T14:30:00.000-07:00

"fight like a falcon - fly like a finch"

this wickedly awesome line from Hayley Gibson is the latest addition to the Propeller dress up family. we love it's amazing combination of style influences and the beautiful design features like lace inlay and copper buttons. not to mention, one of the best slogans going in any arena.
luv b

Second Denim Yoga Jeans on Global!

2009-08-29T13:46:00.000-07:00

these jeans rule and we got em! woot! woot!

Dominic Design Eco-Wood Collection

2009-08-11T13:41:00.000-07:00

Another awesome new arrival! We just received some lovely pieces from the Dominic Design + Manufacturing duo of Scott and Nicole Neves. The jewelry line is handmade from reclaimed wood + leather offcuts, material that would normally be thrown out as waste by local manufacturers. Simple, beautiful, socially conscious. We dig it.
luv b

The Latest! The Latest!

2009-08-08T14:29:00.000-07:00

The newest additions to the propeller family, we are now proud to carry the KV Bijou line of handmade sterling silver and semi-precious stone jewellery, as well as the beautifully screen printed, one of a kind pieces from the lovely ladies of Floating Gold Iceberg.
Also got another shipment of the amazing DESIGN + CONQUER, small & saucy line. Fall goodies just around the corner...
luv b

August Long Weekend Sale!!!

2009-07-28T16:18:00.000-07:00

Heatwave! We are having a sale to help y'all beat the heat. Step in to our lovely and pleasantly cool little shop this Saturday, Sunday and Monday and find deals on all sorts of lovely duds to help you look cool even during a heatwave. From 15% to 40% percent off all Spring/Summer 09 clothing, jewellery and accessories. Yay!

Sustainable Community - That's Edmonton For You!

2009-06-23T11:45:00.000-07:00

"Sustainable communities balance and integrate the social, economic and environmental aspects of a place to meet the needs of its residents today and in the future."

DOWNLOAD THE FREE ALBUM!
luv b

i watched it 3 times in a row...

2009-06-02T23:11:00.000-07:00

...but i'm weird like that. if your not a big dance fan, it is still totally worth it; the lou reed/classical combo score, the amazing camera work, the incredible physicality of the dancers...worth at least 1 view. but 3 is better.
luv b(oss lady)

is it possible to be in love with a purse (or two)?

2009-05-31T11:43:00.000-07:00

Lincoln Heller of Five Left in Vancouver has done it again. Check out these beauties!

fashion shoots 'n birthdays

2009-05-30T16:32:00.000-07:00

Well, we finally managed to do our first Propeller fashion shoot, with the help of the lovely miss sarah swain. Good times were had by all and we can't wait to do it again....mostly the getting dressed up in pretty clothes and drinking wine part of it. Speaking of pretty clothes and fun things - we're turning one! Yep, we made it through our first year (and a painfully long winter) as of June 1! So, think of us on that day and come on down to the store to help us celebrate on June 6th. We'll be celebrating all day but if you like things like bevy's, snacks, discounts and giveaways, pop in between 2 and 5pm. We've gotten some great new lines in from the likes of Design+Conquer, Jen Ellis and Morena and we should have even more new stuff by Saturday! Fun times and pretty things. What could be better?

2009-05-12T12:08:00.000-07:00

i want to do fashion shows for alexander mcqueen when i grow up.

after the morning after

2009-05-04T15:24:00.000-07:00

after the morning after - ayla brook
a lovely bit of sweetness. a sweet bit of lovely.
www.myspace.com/aylabrookmusic
www.savedbyradio.com

it's blog! it's blog! for fun it's a wonderful toy!

2009-05-04T13:22:00.000-07:00

blog.