RED COUCH RAMBLINGS - Gone Scrappin' In Bloom

May 2024

May 04, 2024

Hello Everyone, My usual Red Couch Ramblings & Store/Life News. :-)I’m excited for May and hopefully some sunshine soon! Our family enjoyed our Spring Break holiday to the mountains. April was busy being in the store and a few kids activities then we ended April off with a bang! It was our annual Spring Creative Makery last weekend at GSIB! A wonderful group of women brought all kinds of creative projects to work on. Scrapbooking (paper & digital), card making, ...

COVID19 Update

Mar 23, 2020

COVID-19 Gone Scrappin’ In Bloom Operations Update.I usually try to keep things positive on social media. But the struggles of being a small business owner in rural Manitoba can be challenging. Even more so now. Tough times call for tough decisions! As each hour/day of news unfolds, I have been very stressed over financial decisions, paying bills, if I can afford to keep my staff employed and continuing to meet the needs of my customers in a safe and healthy way.Unfortunately, it has been ...

Spring has arrived at GSIB! I hope!

Apr 12, 2019

Kelly's Red Couch Ramblings... For some reason winter keeps trying to hold on. This week there has been a few flurries, but stubborn me has already pulled out my sandals. LOL! Our family is wrapping up the last kid in hockey this month and everyone is itching to get onto the baseball diamond. We enjoyed our time at Elkhorn Resort for Spring Break! I had so much fun hosting their Kids Crafts again! We are already making plans for next year! Then this past week, we held our final Home Routes ...

2018 We Are Celebrating Milestones!

Feb 22, 2018

2018 is a year of big milestones, personally and business wise!February I'm celebrating 10 years in business (as Gone Scrappin' In Bloom, I started the scrapbooking biz side 17 years ago!)In 1937 our old general store burnt down and was rebuilt in April of 1938. The building is celebrating 80 years, though it was established in 1909!And I'm turning 40 in March! It is so hard to believe that at this time, 10 years ago, my maternity leave was coming to an end, I resigned from my marketing ...

2017 Christmas Tour of GSIB

Dec 18, 2017

We love Christmas! Add in a 1938 Heritage General Store and you create a magical Christmas Emporium!The store unveiled in full holiday splendor with great new Christmas decorations, gifts, home décor and scrapbooking that have been arriving just in time for Christmas shopping!So many new products including Manitoba made makers and there is so much to discover!Enjoy a latte, shop and hum to Christmas carols. A truly relaxing retail experience during this normal hustle and bustle ...

CAFE.

Our menu changes daily. Fresh. Made to order with a warm cozy style and local twist. Manitoba roasted coffee, homemade daily soup, house baked goodies and more. Gather. Savour. Enjoy!

BLOOMS.

Explore our galleries of past fresh floral designs! Designed with love and flair, we have something for every occasion and budget.

SCRAPBOOKING.

The latest scrapbooking supplies! Mixed Media/Art Supplies. Planners & Accessories. Kids Books/Activity Kits/Crafts. Workshops for all ages!

GIFTS.

Discover local & Manitoba handcrafted wares! Eclectic vintage treasures! Gourmet Food Products! Home Decor & More!

CONCERTS.

Information on our upcoming Home Routes Concerts!

WORKSHOPS.

Upcoming classes and workshops. We host Adults & Children's Classes. More dates always being added. Check back often!

RETREATS.

All inclusive fun weekend events. Eat. Craft. Be Merry! Watch for upcoming dates!

HANDMADE & VINTAGE MARKET.

Held annually on the Saturday of May long weekend. This year it is May 19, 2018 at the Rossburn Town Hall. 2 floors of vendors + Outdoor Vendors and an old hall filled with antiques and hand crafted items = tons of fun!

Click here vendors to apply!