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Mennonite Girls Can Cook 2nd Book Launch!

Join us at Winks on Saturday May 4, 2013, from 1-3pm as all 10 authors of Mennonite Girls Can Cook launch their second book, Celebrations. We are anticipating this book to be another Canadian Best Seller, just as their first book was!

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Winks has had the privilege of donating 100% of her proceeds from the book sales to projects in Romania. Winks and her husband Dave have been helping orphans in Romania for over 23 years.  Thank you to each of you that purchase the new book at Winks. You will be helping us help others, too.

In all the excitement of this new book coming Winks has decided to offer a book preorder special! For each book you preorder you will be entered into a draw to win a second copy signed by all the authors, which you can either keep for yourself or gift to someone you love!  Also with all pre-orders you will be guaranteed that your books will be signed.

Stop by Winks, call or email to order your book today!


10th Annual Chilliwack Christmas Craft Crawl

We are looking forward to participating in the Chilliwack Christmas Craft Crawl again this year! It is the 10th annual event this year – very exciting! If you’ve not attended the crawl before, make sure you put it on your calendar for 2012 as it will be the best year yet.

Traditionally the Chilliwack Christmas Craft Crawl was just on the weekend, but we have added the Thursday this year in hopes of making it more accessible to those who want to participate, but can’t make it to us on the weekend!

This year’s participating locations are:

Click here for a map of all of the event’s locations.

We look forward to seeing you November 22 – 25, 2012! Please visit the Chilliwack Christmas Craft Crawl on Facebook and at ChilliwackCraftCrawl.com!


Celebrate Summer Here at Winks!



Happy Spring!

We love the season that makes everything new…Spring has arrived at Winks. We look forward to showing you what’s new.

Just some of the new lovelies at Winks…..

A new tableware pattern from Sophie Conran..… called White Oak. Available in a gorgeous Pebble color or  traditional White. We have the entire collection in stock.

Sugarlime Jewelry has designed 8 new pieces this Spring. You’ll love it!

The baby loft has new little arrivals…stop by and take a peek.

If you know of a bride wanting to register at a beautiful store Winks has a Bridal Registry. We give great attention to detail to helping you choose your gifts.

Each and every day something new is arriving at Winks. Like a good friend we are always delighted  when you stop by.

Make it beautiful….

Winks


Chilliwack Christmas Craft Crawl

The 9th Annual Chilliwack Christmas Craft Crawl takes place November 25-27, 2011.

Winks is pleased to participate in this year’s event, along with Greendale Pottery & Country Guest House, Rustic Soap Co., Chilliwack River Valley Natural Honey Ltd., Carla Swope Jewelry, Hamels Fabrics, Little Beetle Bistro and Flowers by Renee.

During the Christmas Craft Crawl, have your invite stamped at each location (invites available at all locations) and you will be entered to win our fabulous Grand Prize which includes gifts from all participating locations. It’s a great one this year!

Click here to view a map of the 2011 participating businesses.

Hope to see you November 25-27!

Make it beautiful…
Winks


Mennonite Girls Can Cook Cookbook

Winks is pleased to sell the Mennonite Girls Can Cook Cookbook.  100% of the proceeds from Winks sales of this book go towards projects in Romania. Our first project was completed September 17, 2011. Winks, along with her husband Dave, travelled to Romania and organized a grocery hamper give away with all the proceeds. We were able to provide 169 families with grocery hampers. We fed the entire village of Momaia, Romania.

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New Website!

We are excited to launch our new website this week and hope you enjoy it!

Our signature Winks branding has of course stayed the same but we have updated to a new website format which will allow us to update it on a more regular basis. Watch this space for new product information, sale and special event announcements and lots more.  Continue reading


Winks Home Garden & Gifts Christmas Open House

“Today is a gift that’s why is called the present”

Christmas at Winks has arrived… we’ve spent months preparing for this blessed holiday season and now with joy and delight we are ready to invite you to join us for a special open house on Friday November 12 & Saturday the 13th.We’ll be open extended hours on the Friday 10am -7pm.

Let us help you get a head start on your holiday gift ideas, decorating and entertaining. If you’ve been considering Sophie Conran tableware we have an amazing offer. You can purchase a 12piece set in either White or Caledon for only $99.99 No kidding! I wish I could have found these prices when I started collecting Sophie long before I had Winks! This is such a great deal I’m adding more to my wish list!

Barefoot Venus is a wonderful body care line. The gals that started this company in Kelowna have done a tremendous job at making us feel special. Purchase any product over $15 and receive a free Whipped Bath. A $4.99 value with each item you purchase.

When you purchase any piece of Karley Smith’s jewelry collection from now until Christmas Eve you’ll be entered into a draw for a gorgeous necklace and earring set valued at $220. See the prize in store.

During our open house be sure to enter our draw for a $100 gift certificate to spend on yourself anytime you wish.

We’re happy to be a part of Chilliwack’s 8th annual Craft Crawl November 26, 27 & 28th.

Make it beautiful…

Winks, Nikcole, Nancy, Annie, Kineesha, & Dee


Winks Home Garden and Gifts Celebrates its First Anniversary

“It is not joy that makes us grateful; it is gratitude that makes us joyful”… This weekend we celebrate our first anniversary as Winks! The past year has been beyond a doubt absolutely amazing! Together all of us want to give a big group hug to each of you to thank you and celebrate with you the success of Winks. We have a party planned October 22&23 and you’re our guests!

Start our celebration with 15% off our entire store both days *few exceptions apply

Friday October 22 We’re open late! Join us from 6-9pm to meet our special guest Karley Smith, jewelry designer. Karley will be showcasing her newest collection.

Saturday October 23 Enjoy from 11-3pm Luly Prol from Wildly Delicious, taste samples of sumptuous appetizers for the holidays. Considering Sophie Conran tableware?… from 1-4pm meet with Tom Sherwood from Portmerion Canada. Tom has 35 years experience in the tableware industry. Find out about Sophie Conran, Liquid, Spode… and more.

Over $1000 worth of prizes to be won from a variety of our lines we carry.

Winks will be closed Oct 25&26 to prepare our store for Christmas!

Watch for announcements to come as we celebrate the greatest season of all.

Looking forward to seeing you this weekend!

Make it beautiful… evermore thanks,

Winks, Nikcole, Nancy, Annie, Kim, Dee and Kineesha


To Do lists

Yes, at Winks I have many “To Do lists”… at the top of my list is to write my friends who signed up for my newsletter to tell you about our Huge Summer Sale that starts this Saturday, July 24th! We’ve been working long hours preparing for our July Summer Sale. Prices are discounted 25-70% off. The Sale will continue until August 3rd. Be sure to put a visit to Winks on your summer to do list. We appreciate that you take time out of your day to read what is new and happening at Winks.

As a member of our newsletter you have the opportunity to win a gift certificate just for signing up. Congratulations to… Debbie Fortnum she has won a $25 gift certificate from Winks!

We have been shopping all summer for new product lines and are thrilled with all that is coming to Winks. Our website is currently being updated with all our new product lines. The new site will be launched in August… can’t wait to show it to you!

We have some exciting events planned for this Fall… you’ll be top of my list to invite.

See you at our sale… if possible stop by early as many of our friends have said they are looking forward to the Sale!

Make it beautiful…

Winks, Nikcole, Nancy, Annie & Kim