comfort zone
TURN YOUR
HOUSE INTO
A
HOME
S T ORY MEL O D Y W REN | P H OT OG RAP H Y J A S O N HART O G
THE PLACE: The Chanticleer Shop was Paula’s dream when
WHAT’S HOT: A visit is worth it just to see the frog print featured
moving to the beautiful and historic Village of Elora five years
in the previous OUR HOMES magazine! He has become very
ago. Paula’s passion for decorating was clear to anyone visiting
popular along with the owl print, another quirky piece of artwork
her home, from the colourful fabric cushions she made, to her
that’s very hot. Different sizes of distressed frames are also in
floral arrangements and unique large clocks. Her home is full
demand as they make a great wedding present. Everyone has
of art and family photos are displayed in beautiful distressed
family pictures that they want to frame for their home. Horse
frames. She fills rooms with reclaimed furniture and adores
prints and bird prints are also very much in demand. Check out
roosters, which add warmth in her kitchen! Her dream was
the roosters in any shape or form.
to take all the things she loves to her store, and that’s how
Chanticleer started. The name Chanticleer is the name of a
rooster in an Aesop Fable, which was ideal for the store.
THE STYLE: The shop is filled with colourful products that will
turn your house into a home – artwork, clocks, mirrors, flower
arrangements, cushions, and tableware. Select from Reallite
candles in every colour for inside or out, soy candles and locally
FAVOURITES: People come for fun art, big clocks and beautiful
handcrafted jewelry for every occasion, along with purses and a
huge assortment of scarves. There are gifts for any occasion for
anyone, including yourself, at Chanticleer.
GET THERE: 1 Elora Mews, 45 W. Mill St. #9, Elora
519.846.8796 | chanticleershop.ca
OH
handcrafted jewelry from artists in the area. Other popular items
include quirky birds from Nadine (a talented artist who lives in
Elora), canvas photographs of Elora scenes from Alex and Anna
Krajewski of the Krajewski Gallery, Charlie Paige swing tops, and
a beautiful assortment of scarves and purses.
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