Vancouver Island Reviews Notable Businesses 1-23-12

Welcome to the Monday edition, where we highlight notable Vancouver Island businesses!




Photo by David Hillier



First up, Mr. David Hillier - in Nanaimo specializing in, but not limited to, Black and White Landscape Photography.
Looking for something to enhance the look and feel of your Home, office, and or Business? Photographic Art may be what you are looking for.
From local points of interest, unique abstracts and still life, to tucked away hidden treasures. These moments in time can be yours to display and admire.





Only Human - Located in Victoria . Onlyhuman was founded in 2007, recognizing the need to showcase furnishings created by the new generation of modern designers. At Onlyhuman we promote fun, modern decor with an emphasis on quality, personality, and original designs. Shop our huge new downtown showroom for furniture, lighting, high-end design imports, ceramics, local art, and music systems from Tivoli Audio. We love to curate an ever changing and exciting showroom, sourcing products from local and international design houses. We pride ourselves on being a friendly and accessible design store, always interesting, never boring. Onlyhuman is constantly evolving so check back often!





The Coast Collective at Esquimalt Lagoon - A group of five local artists: Marcela Strasdas, Deborah Czernecky, Barbara Giuliany, Terri Rodstrom and Sharlene Stushnov-Lee are taking the lead in developing a new and different kind of art centre. Beautiful surroundings. An affordable showcase for Fine Art. A place to visit, relax and learn. A place to bring people together to celebrate our rich cultural heritage on the Westshore.

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