TUCK'S 2021 HOLIDAY LOOKBOOK - EMBRACE WINTER WONDER

A photographic journey through Judith’s Loyalist Cottage on the Kingston Peninsula.

Greetings from Kingston!

There’s nothing like the pressure of putting a Lookbook together to get your renovations on track. Given that we, like the rest of the world, are going through a pandemic, our renovations at the cottage took much longer than anticipated. Believe it or not, I started planning for this Lookbook basically two days after Christmas last year. In addition to ordering inventory well in advance for this season (felted mice, anyone?), most of the last ten months have involved a lot of painting, tiling, wallpapering, in addition to gutting and installing a new kitchen, all, of course, in aid of completing this Lookbook for what I hope will prove an inspiring winter wonder journey of country living through the lens and products of Tuck!

To be honest, I struggled with how to go about executing this year’s Lookbook. The last three were staged and photographed in our shop. Because everything in those iterations was for sale, it was fairly easy to create vignettes in the store and promote them in a cohesive way. But in the last two and half years I spent so much time on the Kingston Peninsula at what we refer to simply now as “cottage’, I knew that I wanted to create and share a holiday themed book deeply informed by its various and sundry charms. The result is that much of what is on ‘offer’ here are antiques and the work of NB artists; i.e., items we don’t carry at Tuck.

The solution? I decided to create a hybrid of “Tuck-meetscottage,” basically merging my own things with Tuck treasures. And really, isn’t that what we all do every time we bring a purchase home from Tuck: we ‘tuck’ it in among our home’s other treasures.

You will see as you hover your mouse over the items in the photos that there are links to our online shop or a link to other artists or stores. Along with product suggestions, we hope you are inspired by the interiors because, well, that is what we do: create warm interiors for our clients’ homes, cottages, restaurants, and businesses.

Last year was a year of anxiety for many, a year of loss, a year of struggle, a year of hunkering down. I spent a lot of time over the last 20 months here in this 1802 loyalist home. It has been my sanctuary with Robert and family by my side, Scout and Macey included! I hope as you flip through these pages you too will find inspiration as we head into the holiday season! And, maybe an item or two to take from our home to yours!

Judith

NOTE: This Lookbook is best viewed on a computer as it reads like a book – left page to right page. If you are on your phone, might I suggest you turn your phone landscape so you can see the large photos as they are intended as a single page.

Welcome.

Your foyer should feel like a warm embrace.

Welcome, with a warm embrace.

It’s astonishing how painting walls, ceiling and trim a warm black colour creates a sense of drama and intimacy in an entrance. I chose a complementary natural slate floor, layering all natural + textural elements where possible.

Natural Elements.

In keeping with the moody backdrop, I restricted myself to a fairly neutral palette consisting of foraged dogwood, tiny trees, moss, and fresh pine from the forest. Additionally, I’ve added a few rustic pieces such as an early New Brunswick barrel and a card catalogue that Robert bought in an antique store in St. Andrews. Ashley’s deer painting from her wilderness series fits in nicely, too. The rusted star was found in the barn on the property and I just stuffed some moss inside. Seems perfectly Christmas-y to me!

We Fell Asleep Among The Flowers Ryan Livingstone, Monoprint

Art sets the stage.

This small cupboard was also found on the property and I painted it the same colour as the wall. I then asked Robert to paint a pheasant who is now fondly referred to as ‘Phil’.

Phil holds our bug spray in the summer and, for the time being at least, masks.

The walnut console with the rod iron base blends into the wall, making this small space feel airier. I had fun layering more natural elements such as the key ‘hang-up’, dew stone bowls, wooden bells and a simply wrapped gift.

LEFT: Anchoring your entrance with a strong piece of art is key to setting the tone. We chose Ryan’s Monoprint. Note we framed it with a black matte in sympathy with the walls.

Historic pane.

Although the cottage was built in 1802, on one window pane a former occupant – one Ernie E. Bradshaw – etched a bit of schoolboy Latin,”Squire”, July 5, 1892 Dulcerest Duleipere in loco. Something about ‘sweetest place’. It’s astonishing to me that this glass has survived over 130 years!

Felt , macrame, & wooden spool.

Naomi’s macrame valances add texture to the window and I threw some of our new felt garland from the shop on top for added holiday flair.

Creatively wrapped, gift in hand.

I purchased an illustrated historical atlas of New Brunswick (offset edition, 1973) of Atlas of York County, New Brunswick from 1878 from Loyalist City Coin. I wrapped some gifts with the pages which include references to Engravers, Dry Goods, Druggists, Cotton Mills, Carriage Manufacturers, and Book Binders.

Tuck Shop.

Gus Porter Console Table; Felt Star

Pom-Pom Garland; Benjamin Moore

Twilight Zone; wooden bells; dew bowls; Ashley Anne Clark; Messa Seagrass baskets; Layla Rug

Meet Harry Squeaks.

Felted friends.

Boho Lily

Naturalist Nate

Studious Stuart

Collegiate Cam Coachella Mouse

Harry Squeaks

Generous George

Holiday Brunch.

“Those who can’t cook, decorate,” said someone, sometime. (Okay, it was me.)

Setting a table is quite possibly one of my favorite holiday to-do’s! As you may have gathered by the bit of wisdom above, my cooking skills aren’t my long suit so I try my hardest to overcompensate with a creative table. Our dining table is by artist Bruce Gray, the first piece of furniture Robert and I purchased 14 years ago.

Although minimalist is a thing right now, I’m not interested. When I chatted with Ellen and Heather about what the ‘Embrace Winter Wonder” theme should be for our table, we all three agreed that the table settings should be full, bountiful and nature-driven. Being in the country at the edge of a forest, I wanted to set a table that felt wintery but not necessarily Xmas. Our starting point was laying out our Winter Owls paper placemats and working our layers up from there, bringing nature into the table and adding fruit, nuts and feathers. Tableware, such as the Canyon ceramic collection and the pinch bowls from New Brunswick’s A White Nest, feel relaxed to the touch and help set the tone for Holiday brunch!

This maximalist theme carries through with foraged items from the forest; pinecones, moss, nests, fir and pine sprigs!

Each place setting has three (yes, three!) napkins: two paper and one special ‘Proust’ conversational napkin. It’s actually a tea towel but I steamed them and laid them as the ”anchor” napkin. (See detail on the next page.)

Julia Bustin, the wonderful pastry maverick of Saint John, created the beautiful French Baguette and a French twist with sprinkled Maldon Sea Salt to be nestled in amongst the blackberries, figs, plums, pears, and walnuts. The moody tones are perfectly in keeping with the foundational Winter Owl mats.

Finally, we bring it all together with a selection of tapered Danish candles and brass holders, place cards, rosemary & cranberry ice-cubes, and crisp clean red wine glasses for a good hardy red, your table is ready for brunch. (That I’m not cooking!)

Right: Heather Anderson and Ellen Kelly getting into the festive spirit. Heather’s cardigan is from Lordon and Ellen is wearing a wrap top from Juniper.

Tuck Shop.

Heartbeat card Holder; Natural Barley cocktail; Empriente Paviot Dinner; Crisp Highball; Ames Flatware; Uptown Saint John Coasters; White Nest pinch bowl; Right

Tuck Shop.

Paper placemats – Winter Owls; Winter Collage; Cardinal Party; Red Ribbon; Fir Tree; Peaceful Doves

It’s all in the details.

When adding detail to the table, I ‘m guided by a love for natural and textural elements. For a bread bowl, I chose a spalted maple turned by Duke Blois and threw a Gold Tweed Luncheon napkin with a sprig of fir for good measure. There’s fresh butter in a textured ramekin from Matt Cripps to go with the tiny knife my mother used as a child.

Right: Twilight Tapered candles & Gold Leaf Ferris Candlesticks add a touch of glam to an otherwise rustic table setting.

The Bar Cart.

Having a small bar in your room is not unlike inviting an extra guest to your party. The bar has its own personality and it usually draws all the other partygoers to it…for obvious reasons.

Putting a bar cart together is a lot of fun. Last year, at the height of the pandemic, I did a post/video of 5 ways to decorate this particular one and you can click here to see that post.

Bar carts are processional. That is, it’s as much as an event as it is a thing, something that happens prior to the meal, after the meal, or during. My advice is to stock it full of local spirits whenever possible, and enliven it with touches of gold hardware, sparkly glass and a sprig of greenery like rosemary or fresh pine.

What’s your pleasure?

Our EQ3 Bar carts come in three finishes and we recommend filling them with our great glassware, a few candles, and some bounty from our neighbors here on the Peninsula; Dunham’s Run Winery & Yip Cider!

Tuck Shop.

Bonita Candlesticks; Vesper Glassware Red, Highball and Tumbler; Cole & Son Woods & Pears Wallpaper, EQ3 Bar Cart (natural oak, Walnut, Black Oak.) Note the top tray is removable and can act as a serving tray also.

Tuck Shop.

Tipsy Bottle

Opener; Gilded Bloom placemat; Mustard

Shimmer Blanket; Hand

Forged Metal Candelabra

DINING WITH ART

Keeping in the theme of neutrals throughout the cottage, I chose a large acrylic painting from my artist-husband Robert Moore. I fell in love with this deer photograph I saw on Instagram @BeckiandChris by Becki Peckham, ordered it and popped it in one of our Matinee Frames with some privet berries from Galbraith Florists. I then added fresh greenery to the picture frame.

Tuck Shop: LEFT: Vernon Picture light; Revere Candlesticks various sizes; 8” x 10” photo print of ‘Deer’ – Becki Peckman; Matinee frame (black); Twilight Tapered Candles various sizes

Ganong: New Brunswick’s finest chocolates & sweets.

Who doesn’t love a good ‘hack’? These stands from Umbra were designed for jewelry and catch-all items but I much prefer them for displaying Ganong’s hand crafted chocolate bark and their delicious fruit jellies!

Tuck Shop.

Poise Two Tiered Tray (two finishes); Tesora Jewelry Box (5 designs); Kaleidoscope Brass Placemat (available in other finishes)

Mantel Decorating.

The wallpaper truly is the art on this wall so I decided to underscore that fact with a collection of empty old wooden and gold frames on top of the mantle. A few sprays of fresh ruscus and new sconces and the mantle is complete.

Tuck Shop.

Bowery Sconce in Aged Brass; Cole & Son Woods & Pears Wallpaper

Meet Lyla.

If ever there was the perfect chair for our dining room, it’s Lyla. Inspired by the classic Windsor, it’s right at home here.

Meet Lily!

While we’re on the topic of introductions, let’s continue with Lily!

Jute rugs have been a staple in my home for as far back as I can remember. The Gus rug shown (left) in our dining room was discontinued due to the pandemic, but Lily is a beautiful option if you’re looking for the same look and feel. I like decorating with jute rugs because they allow for lots of colour and pattern in other areas of your room, be it with art, cushions or other carpets. Re: the latter, they serve nicely as a base carpet if you choose to layer another one on top!

You’ll see on the next page how this rug functions in the same room as the Loren runner!

Tuck Shop. Lily Natural handwoven jute rug

The Isaac Settee.

This settee came from Tim Isaac’s shop on Wentworth. I used to love going in to see Tim, Troy and Liz as they always made feel that anything you purchased was exactly the right purchase! Tim especially knew what I would like and this settee was one of those things. Of course, it didn’t look like this. It came dressed in a fabric that would have made the 80s proud. I miss Tim.

The settee currently sits in the dining room and provides a great spot for relaxing after eating too much and for Scout and Macey to look out the windows and survey their domain.

The curtain rods were left by the previous owners and I decided to just grab some fir branches and throw a few sparkly ornaments in for good measure. You’ll also note the bird cushion as well as the beautiful felted blue jays I bought a few years ago from Good Fibrations. (Since coming to the cottage we’ve become ‘bird’ people with an array of bird feeders out front to prove it. Along with measures to discourage the ever-industrious squirrels.)

The tree stump was a wonderful purchase Robert and I made at the Kingston Farmer’s Market from a local vendor.

Tuck Shop.

Loren LQ-10 Runner; Klippan Anna Throw

Blue Blanket; Ticking

Navy Cushion; Blue Bird Cushion/ Kochi

Butterfly Cushion; Midnight Shimmer

Ornament Turquoise

Curios in a Miramichi cabinet.

I love this historic gem I got from Mario at Citadel Gallery. He tells me that it originally came from a pharmacy in the Miramichi. It’s usually is chock full of my New Brunswick pottery collection and has glass doors on it but I thought for this Lookbook I’d create a little ‘Tuck Shop,’ filling its shelves with holiday décor.

Tuck Shop.

Festive Fir Trees (S, M, L); A White Nest Pottery Mugs, tumblers and pinch bowls (vary); Tree-Topped Punch Puggy Ornament; Tree-Topped Peace Van Ornament; Golden Bird Ornament/ Midnight Shimmer Ornament Green; Midnight Shimmer Ornament Olive; Midnight Shimmer Ornament Turquoise; Tinseltown House Ornament (L); Iron Heart Lace Ornament; Following Page: Camper Mints; A White Nest Mugs; Midnight Shimmer ornament, Olive & Green; Golden Bird ornament L

COZY FIRESIDE LOUNGING.

About two and a half years ago as part of a realtor listing ad, I saw a photo of this living room on Instagram. My heart literally raced. Around 10 pm, after looking at all the other photos in the listing, I wrote to our super realtor Kelly DeCourcey (whom I can’t recommend highly enough!) and told her we had to see it. Without even knowing where it was on the Peninsula or even what the property looked like, I knew that we needed to own this property.

It all happened over the course of about two weeks.

The affection I have for this property is boundless. To be honest, it’s the first time in my life that I’ve found a place in which I can actually relax. From the moment I hit that glorious ferry at Gondola Point, travelling across the sparkly river, to the slow drive along the Kennebecasis, my heart is full. I am so grateful to all the caretakers who lived here before us, dating all the way back to the original settlers, the Hoyts.

This living room was likely added to the existing house sometime late in the nineteenth century and then updated about 100 years later; the ceilings were raised and Georgian-style arched alcoves added. We put a large window into the back of the living room to let more light in and, of course, to facilitate more bird watching!

This room was and remains the warm heart of my sanctuary. The wood burning fireplace, the cozy furnishings and family by my side provide a source of pure bliss.

I had a wonderful time decorating this space for the Holiday Lookbook. You’ll note there is no formal Christmas ‘tree.’ We opted instead for simple foraged and rustic items from secondhand shops, together with the beautiful dried hydrangea from my dear friend, Michelle.

It began with gifted hydrangea.

Living Room, my sanctuary.

Furnishings: We spend most weekends at the cottage. I really wanted to make the living room as cozy, yet practical as possible, as we spend the most time in this room. One might say that a white sofa isn’t an especially practical choice but the wonderful thing about the Carmel sofa is that its white denim slipcover can be popped in the washing machine. The leather Cabot chairs are perfect for Boston Terriers and grandchildren to say nothing of comfortable! And I love the layered carpet look as mentioned a few pages back.

Wood: You’ll also notice that most of the furnishings I’ve chosen are wood pieces, from the coffee table, end table to the Gus Branch shelving unit. I genuinely look forward to these getting scratched, beat up and patinaed over time! Chopped wood is one of my favourite elements for decorating. There’s something so beautiful about the caramel tones in each piece.

Windows: Given the small front windows I didn’t want to restrict the natural light so I asked Naomi Peters to create some macramé valances to sit up higher above the window thus letting the light while adding warmth and texture.

Art: Pamela Marie Pierce's artwork is a great choice for this room; it’s got a forest-y, fairytale kind of vibe.

Rustic Décor: The snowshoes and deer trophy fit in beautifully with ‘embracing winter wonder’. Both of these items, along with the sled out front came from Stephen Train at Port City Pawn Shop. They are a reliable source of terrific finds and are just around the corner from us at TUCK.

The Branch shelves are perfect for our books and collected items. And, just like the dining room, I created another ‘Tuck Shop’ for the Lookbook so you can browse the shelves with our holiday decor!

Shop our Branch Shelves.

As you’ve likely figured out by now you can hover your mouse over pics of furnishings and décor, but here is more detail on the items featured on our Gus* Branch Shelves.

This page: Festive Fir Trees (S, M, L); Klippan Anna Throw Blanket Grey; Klippan House in the Forest Lambs wool Blanket Grey (available also in brown); Salford Cushion; New Guinea Pillow, Rust; Love Pot (L, S); Tinseltown House Ornament (M, S);

Recommended reading from our shelves: Although we do sell a few books which will be highlighted a few pages on, I wanted to point out some books that bring me great joy and inspiration.

Décor/Design:

The Foraged Home Remodelista

New York Design at Home

A Frame for Life

Monocle – Guide to Drinking & Dining

Arts:

Ai Wei Wei

Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty

Literature:

Carmine Starnino – Credo

Alice Munro – Dear Life

Vanessa Moeller – Our Extraordinary Monsters

Holiday cushions.

It’s likely obvious that I’m fond of printed textiles. Particularly ones with animals and birds! Tuck Shop.

Reindeer Pillow; Nutcracker Pillow; Cardinal Pillow; Ticking Red Cushion; Heart Linen Cushions; Anigram Reindeer Ring Holder

Festive Fir Trees (S, M, L);

Tuck Shop.

Midnight Shimmer Ornament Copper; Velvet Heart Ornament Pink S (available in cream, grey); Polar Bear Ornament Gold; Tinseltown House ornament M, S; Love Pots, M

Saint John. Only 32 minutes away, ferry ride included.

A wonderful reminder of the city we love when we’re cheating on it with the Peninsula!

Chris Lloyd’s City of Saint John Silkscreen available framed in black and gold or unframed.

Coffee Table staples.

Along with coasters and holiday décor, the Amber + Bergamot by C & T Candle is a fixture on my coffee table. I have one burning every time I’m here. I recently purchased an entire box from Ingrid at NB BOX out of fear that one day they’ll stop making them.

Tuck Shop.

Sweet Heart Marble Board; Floralis Metal mini urns (3 to a set): Sweet Heart Coasters s/4; Christmas Cardinals Card Gold Foiled Lettering (single or 6 blank card set). TILE: Ceragres, Hops

Rustic Elements.

This chair was left in the house when we purchased it. When I wrote to alert the previous owner that they forgot it they shared that it has belonged to the house for a long time. Lore has it that it’s never left the house.

The chair is now a focal point, boasting the most precious element of all: a good story.

The more rugged, the more beautiful.

I realize that snowshoes and iron candles with fresh greens on a mantel wouldn’t be everyone’s idea of a holiday mantel, but it’s mine! I’m drawn to all things rugged, weathered, patinaed.

Also highlighted below is a beautiful early New Brunswick basket that holds our blankets, along with an old Morris Tobacco tin I scored from Loyalist City Coin on Charlotte Street.

Tuck Shop.

Nuevo Dylan Pendant, Black; Gus* Branch-2 Shelving Unit; Gus* Cabot Chair (Saddle brown); EQ3 Oxford Floor Lamp (Brass)’ EQ3 Custom Marble Console; Gus* Avro Rug (Oatmeal); Layla Rug (Ivory/Brick); EQ3 Rubix Ottoman (Lana Wool Dark Grey)

Our Living Room furnishings:

Not surprisingly, most if not all of our furnishings come from Tuck. There are a few cherished exceptions. On the opposite page is round wood table created by the talented folks at Catapult Creative Design / Outflow Ministries. On this table is another cherished vessel by Matt Cripps.

Matt’s oversized vase is perfect for holding a fresh fir branch. Beautifully decorated packages placed around it obviates the need for a big tree! Read on to discover more about these adorable mouse Tuck tags & labels!

Tuck Shop.

Gus* Carmel Sofa; Gus* Solana Coffee Table Walnut; Carpets (see left); cushions listed on page 55; Revere Tall Candelabra; Revere Candlesticks, various sizes.

Below:It’s beautiful here, Megan Morton, Home The best of the New York Times Home Section.

Would you like to see more of the glorious Kingston Peninsula and Judith + Robert’s cottage?

Watch Atlantic Edition Season 1, episode 1: James Mullinger interviews Judith Mackin on entrepreneurship and takes a tour of her cottage. CLICK HERE to view.

Meet Forrester Frank.

Our favourite felted holiday friends are back!

And then there’s the rest of the gang…

Elodie Mouse

Miss Blitzen

Petunia Mouse

Farmer’s Market Fiona

Sommelier Mouse

Nightwatch Nelson

Snowball Sal

Princess Pearl

Bouquet Betty

Felted friends.

For our full selection of our felted friends, be sure to visit our online shop. Note, these felted friends are only available for in store pick up only.

Posy

Tessa Teacher

Bundled Up Betty

Nomad Nick

Angelic Annie

Downhill Dennis

Backpack Botanist

Gather ‘round the island.

One of the many bonuses of this property was how little needed to be done in terms of upgrades. All the families who lived here before were diligent in not making the mistakes often attached to historic homes. For example, I couldn’t believe the stairs leading to the second floor hadn’t been painted, or that the ceiling beams in the kitchen had been left untouched. Even though the floors in the kitchen aren’t original, they look like they are. Original plaster remains in many areas of the house, including, on one wall, written into what was once the wet plaster, the signature of what is likely a grandson of the original settlers ”James Hoyt 1853”.

The kitchen was the one room which needed updating. I also knew that I wanted to incorporate my love for dark, moody Nordic influences that have been part of my wiring since my first trip (of many) to Amsterdam in the early 2000’s. So much of this kitchen was already in place: early wooden doors, hewn beams, and an original pantry to die for. It’s a New Brunswick historic treasure.

I was determined to bring natural materials into the renovations such as soapstone and Carrara marble countertops so that, over time, long after we’re gone, there’ll be surfaces that have aged as well as so much of this cottage has.

So with a vision privileging all things rugged + New Brunswick, we spent the year bringing this kitchen to life. The ceilings were exposed revealing the original 16” floorboards above, in perfect condition. We rewired much of the electrical and had Christoph from CM Woodcraft install new cabinetry.

Of all the kitchens I’ve lived with or in, this is easily my favourite. And I’ve worked on a few.

Graze.

Islands are pretty much the central feature of every kitchen (and every kitchen party) in the Maritimes. Yes, it’s a cliché. But it’s true. In the original kitchen there was no island and I really wanted one so friends, family, and, in particular, our grandchildren, Jack & Emily, could sit at the island making ‘nature crafts’ as Emily calls them. (She’ll be six by the time this Lookbook comes out)

I approached the content for the kitchen as I did for the dining room table: local suppliers, muted tones, berries, acorns and rugged, rustic elements.

Island Details:

Cake. Julia Bustin wowed us with this gorgeous Soft Vanilla layer cake with Italian meringue buttercream. It comes from Michelle Hooton’s recipe, which may or may not have come from her mother. Snowflake cookies are also by Julia.

Platter. We perched this gorgeous cake on a ceramic platter by Heather Waugh Pitts who lives and works in Nova Scotia. Pitts nested a group of hand formed rustic wares in a hand formed wisteria nest. Several of the plates are used in this display.

Napkins. Paper napkins add such rustic flair to this grouping. And, yes, more birds!

Art. Although Suzanne’s artwork over the island is part of my own collection, we do have many other Suzanne Hill drawings at Tuck to purchase. Please visit her page on our on-line shop.

Note: This island was a temporary one made from MDF/Laminate. It is now Carrera marble. Like much during this pandemic, things took longer to complete and we had to make do for the photo shoot!

It’s all in the little details.

The kitchen’s design is anchored by Oxford White & Twilight Zone black walls, black cabinetry and soapstone countertops, all with a view to complement the rustic wooden floors and ceiling. The décor details feature wood, blacks, golds and local treasures!

Tuck Shop.

LEFT: Sweet Balsam Incense; Sweet Balsam Scented Matches; Richelieu hardware; Jules Runner; Heritage hand soap, Cedar Candle; Pog Spicer Grinder; Coast Serving Boards (Long and Medium)

RIGHT: Anya Vases (3 sizes); Bear Teaspoon; Bear Salad Spoon; Bear Spatula; Wood Ornaments.

OTHER: I’m chuffed with my shot glasses I got from visitors, FRIG & SIN. Also, the historic tags were left in the house from the HOYT family, which I framed.

Lighting. Sheepskins. Stools. Rugs.

Tuck Shop.

Cadet Pendants; Cadet Flushmount; Icelandic Sheepskin Chair pad; Jules Runner; Lima Counter Stools

New Brunswick Love

To create an impactful moment of provincial pride, might we suggest adding a temporary New Brunswick tartan fabric to a stool seat with a pine branch, feather & wooden ornament!

Mug Station.

My dear friend Peter gifted me this early New Brunswick shelf. It’s the perfect piece for this rustic kitchen and holds a bunch of our Tuck treasures: mugs, glass canisters, bowls and napkins! This old clipboard works well for holiday cards and the gold hooks carry our tea towels below.

TEA TOWELS for the holiday washing up.

Tea towels are one of those necessary items that make a huge visual impact on a kitchen stove!

We’ve put a collection together here but be sure to visit our on-line shop for the full offerings.

Click on any of these towels for info and pricing.

In addition to these wonderful tea towels, the line also includes cushions such as these:

Apple Cider holiday drinks.

This primitive New Brunswick table is perfect for breakfasts or quick lunches! For our photoshoot we decided to create some fancy drinks (because photo shoot hours are very long hours). We chose the Jules area carpet as the runner to keep things cohesive. YES! I have the Lyla side chairs in walnut in the kitchen as well. It’s a testament to how comfy and versatile they are. (Or, as Robert says, “They give me the support I so richly deserve.”)

Tuck Shop. Verre Glass Votive; Verre Tall Glass Votive; Collombe Cocktail Napkin; Jules Carpet; Dwell Seat Pad

My other half who lives here.

This nook is full of of my collection of cutting boards and a gorgeous card catalogue cabinet gifted to me from Robert.

Most importantly, the portrait of Robert was done by Doug Moore, Robert’s late brother. Doug gifted this painting to Robert after he received his doctorate in 1989. He painted a motorcycle helmet to speak to Robert’s love of motorcycles, which he drove for 50+ years.

Stairway of Art.

This nook holds all things Maritime art. With the exception of the small Deichmann pieces on the showcase shelf, we sell all these pieces at Tuck.

Tuck Shop.

Ashley

Anne Clark x 2 (owl + Cat); Christiana Myers (NB Coat of Arms + Live Free or Die); Umbra Showcase Shelf; Cove Hurricane on Stand L + S

Gather ‘round the woodstove.

We spend so much time in this kitchen, especially now that the reno is complete. Scout and Macey are never far from the warm glow of the woodstove. Tuck Shop.

Patrik Chair; Applique Wool Pillow Dots; Array Pillar Candle S, L; Magnolia, Galbraith Florist; ArtworkThaddeus Holownia

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PANTRY. Maximalist decor in a minimalist space.

Pantries are so much fun to decorate. This one in particular is adorable with its small window.

The floor is worn in such a way that you can see all the decades of travel in and out to get that bowl of cereal before bedtime.

Tuck Shop.

Wooden Ornaments; Doormat Black Heart; Comforts of Home – Christiana Myers; Twilight Tapered Candles.

Also featured here is the concrete planter from Cedarcrest gardens and the ceramic plates on the bottom shelf came from Darren Emeneau.

On the next two pages look for the links – there’s lots to see!

HOLIDAY SLUMBER.

When our family visits from Halifax this is their room. Our grandchildren are avid readers and love all things cottage.

When decorating this bedroom for the Lookbook, I did it with Jack and Emily in mind. It’s full of baskets of books, cozy blankets, simple decorations and a Santa station to boot!

ART AND BOOKS.

When I was a child my mother read all the Beatrix Potter and Wind in the Willows books to me along with tales of Paddington Bear. I did the same for my son, Robyn, 30 years ago. I’ve now created a reading nook with these books for Emily and Jack here at cottage.

I’m pretty sure I squealed with delight when I saw that Paddington Station was carrying the beautiful illustrations of Beatrix Potter by Hilary Creamer along with a few stuffed toys from Wind in the Willows. A magical moment of memories past and memories yet to be made.

The chest of drawers came from my dear friends, Jack and Suzanne Hill.

Tuck Shop.

Townsend Company – Pamela Marie Pierce; Felted Friends, Bookworm Bob, Love You Lenny, Just for You Jackson, Party Pamela, Baking Bonnie; All artwork below Hilary Creamer / Paddington Station; Lookout Picture Display Frames

Right: Sconces; Fresh Fir Soap; Fresh Fir Candle; Festive Fir Trees (L); Monarch Single Drawer Night Stand, Walnut

SANTA’S STATION.

What better way to prepare for Santa’s arrival than to leave him fresh cookies, hot chocolate and some mints to refuel!

The inclusion of Julia’s shortbread cookies, along with the stuffed friends make this a magical moment for the children.

Tuck Shop.

Sconces; Sweet Heart mug; Reindeer Mouse; Factory Red Numbers Clock; Camper Mints; Mesa Seagrass Baskets (L, M, S); Klippan Block Throw Blanket, Blue: Klippan Shimmer Throw Blanket, Blue: Red Ribbon Placemats; Shortbread Cookies by Julia Bustin

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Klippan Cushions; Reindeer Cushion; Selena Linen Cushion Desert; Black Ticking Cushions; Applique Wool Pillow; Velvet Pom-Pom cushion (L, S); Klippan Sarek Eco Lambs Wool Blanket; Beaded Heart Gold (S, M, L); Festive Fir Trees (L, M, S); Monarch Single Drawer Night Stand, Walnut; Monarch Queen Size Bed, Walnut: Gus Gallery Tray, Walnut (or Ash); Loren Red/Navy Carpet

Meet Gifting Graham.

Powder room.

The washroom is the one room that tends to be overlooked when it comes to holiday decorating. I am not advocating a full-blown Xmas special among the porcelain but very simple festive touches can make a big impact and keep the holiday theme going, even in those quiet moments when you’re ‘taking your ease.’

A few wooden stars, a potted fir tree in a wooden trash bin and a lit holiday candle is enough to do the trick. The bold, dramatic wallpaper also helps.

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Peony & Olive Leaf Luxury Bath; Peony & Olive Leaf Candle; Peony & Olive Leaf Bath Milk

Cube; Peony & Olive Flower Milk Bath.

Pink ceramic dish: Gifted to me by Jennifer Irving who made it as well.

Right: Allira Organizers (Medium/purple; Large/blue, Small/smoke)

Bathroom Accessories.

These Allira organizers are perfect for creative bathroom storage. The lid and the base can be used independently. They work just as well as votives as a source of cotton balls, toothpicks, pens, pencils or scissors.

For my powder room I went for simplicity: White Limonium and Snow Berries from Galbraith Florists.

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Turkish Tea Towels, Hand, Bath; Ryan Livingstone, Flowering Rush; Umbra Record Album Frame; Bag of Wooden Star Ornaments; Hub Rail 4 Hook; Wallpaper – House of Hackney Artemis.

Right: Umbra Hub Mirror; Umbra Bellwood Bar + Serving Cart; Sugar & Spice Soap; Pamela Marie Pierce – Mooncat, Partycat; Tinsleton House Ornament, L; Umbra Woodrow Trash Can; Paige Sconces; Maritime Edit; Abigail Ahern – Everything

THE DETAILS.

I’m smitten with the new Bellwood Bar cart from Umbra. It’s perfect for our

Love Life Uptown.

I saw this photo on Instagram last year and it made my heart happy. It’s a moment in time on Germain Street captured by Scott McDade. It may have been taken in the middle of a pandemic but all seems right with the world.

Scott is the photographer behind @sjxposed He captures Uptown Saint John like no other. I look forward to seeing his (almost) daily posts. Give him a follow.

We, at Tuck, Love Life Uptown so much we collaborated with Anto Yukon to create soaps for us.

SAINT

RUGGED + BEAUTIFUL.

Rugged Beauty: This candle is a completely local product, from its rich and novel ingredient blend, to its artwork, its design, its packaging. It was born out of our desire to honour the distinctive charm and character of Saint John, the city we love so much. When I saw the painting we’re using for the branding of this candle — one of Robert Moore’s ‘Ophelia’ series — it struck me that it perfectly captured the spirit of strength, mystery and hard-won integrity I so much associate with this city by the sea. – Judith

Mackin

The Candle: Each of the products in this candle are hand crafted in small batches using ten ingredients or less and zero preservatives. The ingredients are carefully selected and fair-trade, plant based, and locally sourced whenever possible.

Scent: Tobacco & Bay Leaf

Ingredients: Glycine max (Soya) Wax, Paraben and Phthalate Free Fragrance Oil, Liquid Candle Dye Size: 5 oz. 2.6 " x 1.65"

The Artist: Robert. Moore teaches English at the University of New Brunswick. He began his formal life in the arts as an actor, then he wrote some plays, then he directed a bunch of plays, then he wrote some poetry, then he took up painting. Currently, his favourite quote about painting is from John Singer Sargent: “A portrait is a painting with something wrong with the mouth.”

Special thanks to Lise Hansen for packaging design.

SAINT Candles are limited edition and exclusive to Tuck Studio.

$30

Once candle is burned the candle tin and lid can be repurposed for keeping small treasures safe.

This is the second product we’ve produced in the Saint line. Two years ago we unveiled SAINT SOAP.

Embrace Winter Wonder with exclusive complimentary Tuck tags & labels!

This holiday season, Tuck has collaborated with Jessica Connors, the Nova Scotia artist who created these original mouse illustrations for Tuck’s complimentary holiday packages. All bags will come with either a round label or a gift tag with your purchases. (While supplies last.)

About Jessica: Jessica Connors has a lifelong love for illustration that she has maintained throughout her training and career in science. During her PhD in immunology, she worked extensively with and developed a certain affection for laboratory mice. These little subjects are a recurring theme in her drawings, most often surrounded in elements of nature—an attempt to give them a second life outside the lab.

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