Friends of Blush!

We have our very own 'yellow pages' at Blush (okay, we admit they are pink) featuring the businesses of some of our dear patrons and friends in the community. This blog entry is dedicated to some of our favorites at the moment which we would like to share with you for your own enjoyment. Prepare yourself because we are going to hook you up with some real gems! Ready, set go…

We love She She! For those of you who are not already in the know, She She Shoes is located down quaint little (and oh so lovely) Trounce alley downtown Victoria. Owner (Shelagh) is as friendly as they come and despite all of the high end goodies, there is zero pretension in her two fabulous stores. Searching for some wedding shoes? There are also deals to be had so look for sale items. If you would like a purse to match the shoes (bah, who says wedding shoes can’t be worn again?) you can skip, hop and jump over to View street to the glittering bag locale and prepare to short circuit. Much like a kid in a candy store, there are plenty of shiny and beautiful objects to gawk at. The ladies at Blush are sporting some “Big Buddha” designer handbags at the moment (we couldn’t resist). The perfect Saturday afternoon? Shopping at She She Shoes followed by lunch at the Tapas Bar. Yum. For email enquiries: info@sheshebags.ca.

Looking for a fabulous (and wonderfully unique) way to treat those hard working bridesmaids? We encourage you to ‘rock out' at Skanda where you might recognize the “crafting just became sexy” motto of these beading divas. Delve into your creative side with dynamic jewelry making classes on Fort street with the ladies at Skanda (who also happen to be instantly likable, fun and as down to earth as the rare gemstones shimmering in the display case). To co-design with these creative cats or for more information on classes visit: www.skanda.ca.

Last but certainly not least, we would like to recommend a visit to Lebi Healing Arts in beautiful Fairfield to tame those pre-wedding jitters. R.Ac Illya Borreson has recently opened his doors after a long stint in China. Illya offers ‘couples acupuncture’ in an intimate spa setting (see picture above) so you can cozy up with your loved one and release all of that 'nervous energy’. For those of you who have never experienced a traditional Chinese massage you do not know what you are missing! Illya’s amazing body work comes without the spa prices and he also happens to specialize in weight loss and body reshaping acupuncture. Let it all go at this peaceful little home studio. For bookings email: info@lebihealingarts.com.

Whether you are in need of some healing hands, itching to explore your creative side or looking for a good old fashioned ‘shop until you drop’ session, we highly recommend that you give these places a try. You will not be disappointed!

Stay tuned for more ‘friends of Blush’ updates. Wanna be a friend? Drop off your details to our boutique next time you visit us.