It's that time of the year, the Farmer's Market is about to return! The market runs Saturdays from 9am-1pm, June 13th to September 19th. We love supporting local makers & growers, and bringing everyone together for this weekly event. However, like most things in our world right now, it's not quite business as usual. Here is a list of how the market may look different during your visit this summer:

• For the safety of our market vendors and our customers, if any vendors, market staff, or guests feel sick, have any Covid - 19 symptoms, have traveled, or been in contact with anyone that has travelled 14 days prior to the market please do not attend.
• We will have signs set up throughout the market encouraging social distancing and the proper ways to do so. 
• We are trying to create a one direction market. Arrows will be marked through the market indicating that it is a one direction market. 
• We will have an entrance and an exit (both near each other) to monitor the amount of guests entering the market grounds. Only a certain amount of guests will be allowed into the market at one time, so you may have to wait in line to get in.
• Sanitizer and hand washing stations will be set up throughout the market as well as a sanitizer station at the entrance and exit. 
• Food sampling is not allowed as per Manitoba Health guidelines
• Vendors are not to touch reusable bags brought by guests and guests must take the items they have purchased off of the table and put it in the bag themselves.

As new guidelines are put in place by our government, these measures may change, if appropriate!

Even though the market experience will differ slightly than previous years, we are excited to be able to continue this summer event and provide an opportunity for small businesses and local shoppers a chance to connect.

Our weekly vendor list for the market will continue to be updated throughout the season and can be found HERE.

Our Spring Furniture Sale is finally here! From May 29th - June 29th we're offering 25% off all custom order and in stock, regular priced furniture! If you're looking for a new piece (or two...or three...) you might be wondering where to begin. To get you started, we've compiled a list of furniture companies that we carry in the store and why we love them! If you need some help finding the perfect fit for your home, email furniture@pineridgehollow.com or call 204 777-3881 ext 125. Also, find links to all of the companies' websites below for more information!

Décor Rest – Décor Rest has grown to be a prominent furniture force in Canada. Gaining recognition internationally for their dedication to delivering quality furniture and customer service. Their ongoing product development explores leading edge design with a commitment to crafting fine furniture.

Website: https://www.decor-rest.com/

Lee – Lee is celebrating 50 years as a leader and innovator in environmentally friendly manufacturing practices. The company supports communities and the environment by using high-quality recycled materials and working with master craftsmen and women. When you buy from Lee, not only are you adding a lasting piece for your home, you’re making the world a greener place.

Website: http://www.leeindustries.com/

Canadel – Canadel is a family-owned company, proudly making furniture since 1982. Their mission is to create furniture with such structural and stylistic integrity that it lasts generations. The Deveault family has made Canadel a company that believes in honesty and integrity, and doing so has allowed them to grow and prosper.

To check out their custom designed furniture options please use the following log-in information:

Website: pineridgehollow.udesign.ws

User Name: info@pineridgehollow.com

Password: Furniture1

Four Hands – In the mood for new? Four Hands is quickly becoming a favourite here at Pineridge Hollow. This fashion driven company brings us so many choices to create rooms that will not disappoint.  

To shop their collections online please use the following log-in information:

Website: https://fourhands.com/

User Name: furniture@pineridgehollow.com

Password: pineridge

Bramble – Bramble creates artisanal furniture with no harmful chemicals. We bring your customized treasures in by the container load and are so excited when these solid Mahogany pieces arrive!

Website: https://www.brambleco.com/

Uttermost – Uttermost brings us those unique details. They specialize in quality materials and loves to bring you fashion forward products season after season.

Website: https://www.uttermost.com/

Mercana – Mercana has been a favourite of ours for years. Many of our stunning showroom pieces come from this company and they remind us to finish the space!

To shop their collections online please use the following log-in information:

Website: https://www.mercana.com/

User Name: pineridgehollow@mercanaguest.com

Password: Pineridge

Loloi – Loloi has been so much fun to work with these past couple of years. They believe in the thoughtfully layered home and that the best spaces come together with intention. Craftsmanship is something worth committing to and a good rug does more than tie the room together - it sets the home apart.

Website: https://www.loloirugs.com/

Dash & Albert – Dash and Albert rugs has a great saying, ‘Love where you Live’. Keep that in mind as you scroll through the many classics this company offers.

Website: https://annieselke.com/c/dashandalbert

Savoy House –Whether you love the cutting edge of modern lighting or enjoy the enduring glamor of traditional styles, Savoy House has something great for you. Their passion for great design is coupled with a drive for quality engineering and production standards. When you choose a Savoy House lighting fixture, you can be certain you've selected a piece that will withstand the test of time.

Website: https://www.savoyhouse.com/

Regina Andrews – Founded on the belief that everything we do should electrify the room. Regina Andrews sparks self-expression and creativity through unforgettable design.

Website: https://www.reginaandrew.com/

We are lucky to work with so many wonderful companies who create beautiful and timeless pieces. From May 29 to June 29, we are hosting our Spring Furniture Sale where all in-stock, regular priced and custom order furniture will be 25% off! If you'd like to start shopping now, stop by the show room and speak with one of our associates, email furniture@pineridgehollow.com or call 204 777-3881 ext 125!

With continuing time on our hands, many of us are looking for new ways to keep occupied and entertained. We asked our staff for their favourite blogs, apps and inspiration that they like to visit regularly. From exercise to design inspiration to recipes...here is what they had to share!

Emily - Florist

Calm app - "Sleep stories are especially helpful these days."

Stop, Breathe & Think app - "Daily meditations - keeping a healthy mind has always been important for me, but even more so now."

Ponderosa & Thyme  @ponderosa_and_thyme - "My favourite florist from Oregon has also been posting floral meditations and doing live videos that are always so calming & wholesome."

Modo Yoga @modoyoga - "I've also been loving the live yoga sessions they've been posting on their Instagram everyday."

Danaka - Farmers' Market Coordinator & Assistant Banquet Manager

Happy Color - a colour by numbers app. "It sounds funny but it actually makes you so calm and is just very peaceful"

Cara Loren  @caraloren- "A blogger that I love! She's a fashion blogger and also posts lots of at home fitness!"

Connor - Pastry Chef

Hummingbird High @hummingbirdhigh - "An at home dessert & baking blogger that I follow!"

Lianna - Marketing Coordinator

Mom Brain - "I'm a big fan of podcasts (and also a fan of Daphne Oz) and enjoy tuning out without staring at a screen sometimes. This podcast touches on lots of interesting parenting and lifestyle topics!"

Spotebi - "I'm not currently using this site as I'm pregnant, but it's a fitness website that I love! They offer a huge selection of at home work outs that require little or no equipment. My favourite part is that each workout has a timer that tells you when to start & stop each exercise. I found it very manageable and approachable for someone that doesn't want to spend a lot of time exercising."

Emily - Line Cook

Dishing Up the Dirt @andreabemis - This is a blog I visit quite often. It is filled with suggestions on when and how to prepare fresh produce, as well as farm to table recipes. Working at Pineridge Hollow has made me realize that produce tastes best when it is eaten fresh at peak time and Dishing up the Dirt has encouraged me to showcase our in-season ingredients through gourmet dishes in our restaurant. Here are a few recipes I liked! 

Zucchini Salad with Corn, Squash Blossoms & Feta

Garlic Scape & Morel Mushroom Pizza

Radish Salad with Lemon Poppyseed Dressing

Alyssa - Banquet Manager

Wordscapes - "I like to keep my mind busy with games and walks with my dog."

FitOn - "Free at home workouts to keep me moving!"

Jan - Owner

Downshiftology @downshiftology - A great meal prepping & recipe blog featuring healthy, fresh, simple & seasnal ingredients.

My Scandinavian Home @myscandinavianhome - "I love the simplicity of Scandinavian design."

Cyndy - Sales Associate / Designer

A Merry Mishap @amerrymishap - "Jennifer Hagler’s blog is unique creative and inspiring. She has a passion for Scandinavian design with minimal aesthetics. Her ideas for decor translates well into our Prairie lifestye...the openness of fields and sky."

Wit & Delight  @witanddelight_ - "Kate Arends blog contains a wealth of information. Her passion for design, blending old and new. She uses classic timeless elements in her home. She also has a focus on lifestyle with her own insight on family and self."

The Ginger Home @thegingerhome - "Amanda and her husband Mark have lovingly renovated their country home. They have created a blog with great DIY ideas for keeping things within a tight budget. This blog also has great ideas for family life with food and lifestyle choices."

Liz Marie Blog @lizmariegalvan - "Liz Marie Galvan has not only created a blog, but has written a book and runs a business related to repurposing. Her style is one of salvaging and creating a home uniquely designed for her love of antiques and all things white. She also shares her personal story and inspiration, walking us through her loss and joys of family."

Bethany - Retail Manager

Buck Naked Kitchen @bucknakedkitchen - "Major meal inspiration. She's a holistic nutritionist, recipe developer and food stylist. She's so creative in her little kitchen in Winnipeg. She loves experimenting and values fresh whole food ingredients. Her recipes are delicious, simple but flavourful and include ingredients that you can find at your local farmers market or grocery store. Cooking for 1 can be a challenge but she inspires me to cook, to discover new flavours and to cook for me even if it's just for 1." 

Our Barnes Yard @ourbarnesyard -  "I just discovered her and her feed is my little piece of happiness. She shares her love of plants and home DIYs in such a genuine way that I feel like we're friends and we've never met." 

Acksanna Witherspoon @spoonforthought - "Is the licensed therapist at This is Fortify in Winnipeg. She's young but shares her story which therapists don't typically do. She's working hard to normalize therapy and is very open about uncomfortable topics. Whenever I'm feeling a little off or have feelings I'm not quite sure to navigate I have often come across something in her feed that puts me right at ease and it's always nice to know I'm not the only one feeling that way." 

We hope our list helps you find a new pass time, activity or meal to get excited about! While our lives may feel restricted in this crazy time, it is also an opportunity to be our most thoughtful, creative selves. The time for self care has never been so available to us and we should take this time to seize that for ourselves.