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Amy and her mother Christine at Twice As Nice Consignment in Oak Bay.

A Gift of Love - Sharing Fashion Between Generations

When I think of May I get so excited for all there is to look forward to. We feel the heat of the sunshine, the summer within our grasp. The beauty and freshness of nature and all of its glory as the leaves of the trees fill in creating a canopy of shade we will be grateful for.

This is the month we celebrate our mothers and the gift of motherhood. This Spring especially, we are all eager to see our family and friends as we embrace with great enthusiasm the return of our social lives. Mother’s Day is a great way to kick off the festivities and head out to see and be seen! As we celebrate our mothers, I am reminded of how I choose to celebrate mine.

Motherhood is the ultimate fashion statement and my mom has always been my style icon. I grew up watching her dress

for success everyday, able to look polished and classy for any occasion. My mother always kept me dressed in top form often in imported fashions, thanks to having family in the UK. I remember all of the shopping trips. Back to school, birthdays, school dances, graduation, weddings and those GENTLY USED CLOTHING BOUTIQUEweekend trips we took together just because. She was patient through my grunge stage and thankful that my hippie phase didn’t last long as I was making skirts out of tablecloths depleting her linen closet. As a mother of two young adults myself, I too have watched my kids go through their own fashion stages. I remember taking my son Eli out of town to shop at consignment stores for one of a kind treasures and those most needed vintage pieces. I watched him choose sustainable fashion first, learning from him a new way to look at adding to my own wardrobe. With my mind racing and the ideas pouring at a rapid pace, Roby and I started to plan how we could bring more sustainable fashion to the valley. Thus, the birth of Goldstone Boutique. We now share two consignment boutiques and I can definitely say that the best part is watching mother daughter duos and women bonding over fashion wanting to see each other look and feel their best. up let’s look into our closets at our own unused and perhaps a little dusty formal wear. What do we want to keep and what is in desperate need of a refresh? Each year, my mother and I would take inventory of what we had, what was needed and if we were organized, a list to avoid unnecessary purchases that often happen when too enticed. Keep in mind what you need and how comfortable you will be in the pieces you plan to buy. With new Spring and Summer pieces arriving daily at both of our locations, there is never a shortage of small ways to freshen up your closet. We love seeing linen, denim jackets, shirts and shorts, flirty floral dresses and all the cute accessories to go with every outfit. Hats and fascinators are also a great way to add a punch of style this Spring for a small expense. Give yourself and your mothers the gift of a treasure or unique piece from one of our stores. Goldstone Boutique here in the Cowichan Valley and visit us at Twice As Nice boutique on Estevan Avenue in Oak Bay. Twice As Nice Boutique 2532 Estevan Ave., Victoria Goldstone Boutique 225 Canada Avenue, Duncan

With the start of a new season and our social calendars filling

Amy Caine, Co owner Goldstone Boutique and Twice as Nice.

Amy showcasing a formal hat for wedding and party season

Looking for high end, Looking for high end, current and classic apparel. Now booking for spring and summer appointments.

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