New stock already coming in for your ”spring time ” decorating needs. Take advantage of the mild winter weather and take a drive to Ponoka, one of the prettiest towns in Alberta! LET US MAKE YOUR DAY!!

New Signage and Images Complete! Check us Out!

Also joining in our celebration will be FLOWERS FOR YOU and PRAIRIE POINTS QUILT SHOP here in Ponoka. We encourage you to also check out these two great shops and their specials!

WHAT’S THE BIG DEAL? Well how about being the FIRST to see, smell, taste and touch what’s new for Christmas 2011? Get yourself in the Christmas spirit and find those one of a kind, special gifts. [ And also maybe something perfect just for YOU!'']

Along with all the new Christmas decor and decorations, food tasting, goodie sampling and Apple Cider swilling, you can enter a draw for one of 4, $25.00 Gift Certificates. PLUS, we will be paying your GST on all purchases for the 2 days! ALSO look for in store specials on selected products!

We are fully stocked with awesome treasures that will be sure to please everyone on your list. True to our promises, our APRON line is overflowing with many styles to choose from including men’s and children’s. Just wait until you see the adorable Christmas Aprons! Marlene & Staff  

We have some beautiful fall wreaths and home decor, along with tantalizing fall scented Country Home Candles to give your home that warm, snuggly feeling. The kids are back at school and it just might be that you deserve a little ”me” time. Grab a girlfriend and drop in for a visit and check out all thats new.  Brouse through our growing line of APRONS for the whole family.

 You won’t want to miss our new fabulous shirts, tops, sweaters, capes, purses and jewellery!

We also carry seasonal hats. My model here is my grandaughter, Grace Langell from Fairview, AB. Ain’t she sweet!!

New items include ”Jelly  Bean” floor mats, perfect for any room of the house, RV or Outdoors! Machine Washable…over and over! If we don’t have the color or design you want, take a look through our order catalogue.

We also carry a country line of Park Design rugs.

 Check out our colorful line of purses, all at low prices!

Wrist wrapper watches are a hot item – easy to wear and in many colors. Great for all ages.

 Travel Mugs are always a tasteful gift. Numerous colors and designs with humorous text.

Aprons are HOT this year and our expanding line of them gives you a very large selection. They make great gifts!

Check out our ever expanding line of Matts, Kitchen linens including T towel sets, paper napkins and Pot holders that are so different from what you will find in your ”big box” stores!

Our APRON line is expanding and will continue as we have our sights set on having the LARGEST APRON selection in the West! Soon to come will be kids aprons. Check out our BBQ Aprons that make an excellent Gift for the men in your life. [ Father's Day, June 19...not that far away!]

Wedding and Shower Season are upon us and there is NO BETTER gift selection than what we have right here! Brides, you can come in and sign up for our Gift Registry. Get the Gifts you want.

Spring is here, the snow’s melting, the geese are honking and ”spring fever” is in the air! It’s time to shake off the blues and give yourself a reward for surviving another long Alberta Winter…and what could be better than a visit to the Walrus and the Carpenter? We promise that your visit will relax, revive, and refresh you. Here is a look at some of the new arrivals…

WRIST WRAPPERS Watches in bright attractive colors that literally ”wrap themselves” around your wrist! Sure to please the young and the young at heart! A great Easter gift. You may want to purchase two as the watch faces are interchangable and you can mix and match the colors. Only $15.99 each.

SPRING & SUMMER FASHIONS We have several new companies represented with some really cute, chic and elegant designs in sizes S to XL. The racks are groaning right now and we still have more orders to arrive!

ENAMEL WARE  Long wearing, attractive, efficient cook and dishware. Check out our selection and let us know what you think. Should we bring in more?

BUTTERFLYS, DRAGONFLYS and more. In all sorts of medians, sizes and designs, inside or out. Also Wind Chimes in many designs. The perfect cheerful accents to any home or garden.

EASTER DECOR Easter is soon upon us and we have some lovely Easter linens, bunnies and Spring items to decorate your home with or to use in an Easter Basket. Plus we have our usual great selection of decorative and functional Birdhouses.

KITCHEN LINENS We have tons to choose from…and guess what? The Walrus and the Carpenter will be expanding it’s current line of APRONS to include even more men’s aprons and aprons for childern. We also hope to make available aprons that can be personalized. Watch for new developments to happen here!

As always, we have the very best selection of affordable and fashionale purses, scarves and jewellery.

Mark these IMPORTANT DATES on your calendar! Friday, April 29 and Saturday, April 30, this year’s annual Spring SHOP HOP. Six locally owned shops will be collaberating to make this a very exciting event in Ponoka. It will be the perfect ”Girls day out”!

We have the very best selection of affordable and fashionable purses including clutches and wallets. Our already vast Jewellery collection is also getting even bigger! Check out our new ladies blouses, tops and scarves. Pamper yourself with something ”just for you!”

Next week, I am off to Longmont, Colorado to immerse myself in a ”bootcamp” for retailers. I am looking forward to the many new ideas and interesting ways we will be able to make the WALRUS & the CARPENTER an even better and more exciting place for you to visit.

An important date to add to your Calendar is April 29 -30, this year’s Annual Spring SHOP HOP. Seven locally owned shops will be collaberating to make this a very exciting event in Ponoka. It will be the perfect ”girls day out” trip. Plan it!!

SPRING is coming this month, even though it may not feel like it yet! We promise that a visit to the shop will warm you up and give you some great inspirations while we all wait for the snow to go. Spring brings with it Weddings, Showers, Graduations and Birthdays and we carry the very best selection of treasures in Central Alberta! One of our loyal customers, M. Wiancko has this to say about ”The WALRUS & the CARPENTER” It is always unique and smells great; small town shopping at its best. I can always find a wonderful gift and something for myself”

May your sunny smiles grace our doorway soon!

Marlene and Gang!