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Last Season's Deck umbrella Recycled into Stylish Shopping Totes

After 8 or so years on the pub’s waterfront deck, the yellow-striped giant umbrella has relinquished its responsibilities to a new rookie umbrella just flown in from Edmondton, AB. Envirodesigns  http://envirodesigns.com/ , the North American distributor for the extra-large coverings, has featured the umbrella in its printed catalog for years. You can get a piece of the old one today that has been fashioned into a stylish shopping tote… a la shabby chic. Each bag is unique and emblazoned with the pub’s 20th Anniversary logo along with a reminder that reuse is a good thing.

You’ll have to hurry to get a piece of pub history. There are only about 50 of these collector’s items made. Stop in the pub to get yours, and then head to the Bainbridge Farmer’s Market http://www.bainbridgefarmersmarket.com/ on Saturdays in style.