Jewellery Designs by Heather

09/07/2026

It’s a ring making day today! The ring box is full and all rings are $15. They can be made to fit as long as I am in the store. Find them at Heather’s in Fisherman’s Cove, Eastern Passage.

08/17/2026

Another little collection of $20 bracelets finished - the others are almost gone! Charms can be swapped for a different one. Which is your favourite? Find them at Heather’s in Fishermans’s Cove.

08/11/2026

New bracelets just completed made with natural stones and fire polished crystals from Czech Republic. Find them at Heather’s in Fishermans’s Cove. Only $20 and come with a charm of your choice.

08/11/2026

I would like to tell you about an incident . I was debating if I really wanna post it but I think it’s necessary.

This is the interaction between three women that came into the shop two weeks ago. I will just name them L1,L2 and L3.

L1 stands in front of one of my paintings. Grabs her phone and does a close up of it.
L2: “There is a sign not to take photos without permission.”
L1: “ Well it’s too late now. This is how I get my art work. I take photos, go home, crop them and print it at Staples. It cost me $0.47. Why would I pay full price?”
L2 looks a little confused.
L3 who didn’t say anything looks rather embarrassed and looks in my direction.
L1 is totally unbothered and continues to stroll through the shop.

I’m literally a couple of feet away. Sitting there working on a painting. Listening to the whole conversation and honestly, I’m fuming. However, the shop is full of people and I’m not somebody who is causing a scene, even if it involves my work. All ladies leave after a while. L1 is cheery, L2 and L3 avoid any eye contact and just want to leave.

After they left I had to breath very deeply for a few moments. I was close to tears to be honest.
This incident went far beyond the usual comments we get. Most are “oh, I can do this cheaper” or “ Dollarstore has something similar” or “take a photo and we can do it at home”. Many of those while we are right there.

Personally I find these comments disrespectful and feel that my work, that I poor all my heart in, is being reduced to something that it’s not. It’s not cheap or a public good. Even a smaller painting can take up to 12 hours to be finished. Hearing it being reduced to a $0.47 item is hurtful. It’s like going out there and tell a stranger that I can do their job a whole lot better for less pay. How would you feel? Not happy I assume.

I totally understand that not everybody can afford art. I get it. That’s why I have always tried to keep my art as low priced as possible to make it accessible for everybody and I will continue to do so. While I know that most people would never do this and appreciate my art, it’s the few (and unfortunately the amount of people doing this is growing) that leave a bitter taste.

Artists are normal people with a little different job. We take pride in what we do and hope to make the world a bit more colourful.

Rant over. I hope nobody feels offended. It’s merely to raise awareness that words and actions can hurt.

06/01/2026

Heather’s in Fisherman’s Cove is now open for our summer hours. June 1st - September 30th
Monday - Friday - 10-6
Sunday 12-5

12/08/2025

10/17/2025

All set up at Saltscapes at Exhibition Park today 10-7, Saturday 10-7, and Sunday 10-5.

10/05/2025

Hours for October to December for Heather’s are:

Thursday - Saturday 11-5

Sunday 12-5

06/30/2025

This Nova Scotia tartan bowl cozy will keep your food hot but your hands cool. Handcrafted by local artist Kathy of Sand Dune Gifts, these are available at Heather’s in Fishermans’s Cove open every day.

06/29/2025

Lobster anyone? This dip set is perfect for just about anything including lobster with melted butter. Handcrafted in the studio of local artist Clayton Dickson, this piece and many others can be found at Heather’s in Fisherman’s Cove open every day.