This Final Feeding is what we have been doing all week. Helping you stock your pantries with clearance sale deals to feed your tummies while you stocked us up with good wishes that fed our souls. Thank you all around. This is our final store post—VOL. 111—to send you and us all off warmly andContinue reading “final Friday Feeding; the wrap up”
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the Friday Feeding; VOL. 110
As Dave and I wind down our final weeks here at the Canterbury Country Store, we are reflecting on our process. The process of creating the store/community concept and the process of physically making those ideas happen. We are Makers at heart with creative spirits that play out again and again in different mediums andContinue reading “the Friday Feeding; VOL. 110”
the Friday Feeding; VOL. 109
There is a lot been said lately about what Local truly is. Measured in years, measured by distance, measured through family ties. In any way it is calculated, local seems to be what we all long for. Because Local has weight and has meaning, as though by shopping it or eating it or living itContinue reading “the Friday Feeding; VOL. 109”
final show; Winter in Bloom
Come celebrate the years of joyful art shows that the store has mounted with this final colorful showing of Winter in Bloom artwork featuring the work of Lauren Prospere! The Artist’s Reception will be on Friday night January 9 from 5-6ish PM with Dave’s pizzas, fancy foods and celebratory beverages.. Come honor Lauren and allContinue reading “final show; Winter in Bloom”
Changes
Parting is such sweet sorrow. The Sweetness of fond memories overlaid with the Sorrow that no more moments will be had. It is with such that we are announcing the end of our time here in this historic spot and will be closing our doors at the Canterbury Country Store by the end of January.Continue reading “Changes”
the Friday Feeding; VOL. 108
Boxing day. The day after Christmas when all those with means sent their left-over feasting foods to the less-fortunate folks. Well, the day after Christmas for most of us does mean left overs but in the very best way. Boxing things up is a nice idea but bits of this and dabs of that usedContinue reading “the Friday Feeding; VOL. 108”
the Friday Feeding; VOL. 107
“Merry, Merry everything!” is how an email from a friend closed a few days ago. I love the sentiment. No matter how you celebrate, these are the final weeks of merriment to close out 2025. And despite the cares of this world and despite your family traumas and despite the warring with the neighbors, weContinue reading “the Friday Feeding; VOL. 107”
the Friday Feeding; VOL. 106
Winter Wonderland and cozy food. Yes, we’re a snow-land here likened to years past, even though it is not technically winter yet. Bring it on! And along with this snow and cold temps brings the need to hunker down, be warm and fuel our bodies and souls with comfort. You know here at the storeContinue reading “the Friday Feeding; VOL. 106”
the Friday Feeding; VOL. 105
It’s your store Canterbury; it’s been our gift to you. Yes, Dave and I run this place but it is YOUR store. We had a vision for something we all could enjoy so we did this thing for our community. And like all gifts, our fulfillment is not is what we receive in return, butContinue reading “the Friday Feeding; VOL. 105”
the Friday Feeding; VOL. 104
Giving thanks. What we like so much about Canterbury is the behind-the-scenes unpaid, unsung heroes. It’s extraordinary. And especially at this time of year. Those who clean out the gutters on our building. You know who you are. We thank you. Those who string the lights on our building and the center green. You knowContinue reading “the Friday Feeding; VOL. 104”
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