Shop Notes: Featured in The Globe and Mail’s “Big Guide to Canadian Shopping”
Every once in a while, something happens in the workshop that makes us stop the sawdust from flying, lean on a workbench for a moment, and allow ourselves a quiet, grateful smile. Earlier this year, we had one of those moments—when our handcrafted French-style rolling pins were included in The Globe and Mail’s “Big Guide to Canadian Shopping.”
For a small Nova Scotia workshop like ours, being recognized by one of the country’s most respected publications is both humbling and energizing. The feature highlights Canadian-made goods that stand out for their quality, craftsmanship, and thoughtful design. To be included alongside well-established kitchenware brands like Paderno, Meyer, Grohmann, and Canadiano is truly an honour. Seeing T. Weatherhead & Co. listed in that company felt like a meaningful affirmation of the care, intention, and pride we put into every piece that leaves our shop.
A Rolling Pin with a Purpose
Our French-style rolling pins were one of the first kitchen tools we designed, born from a simple belief: everyday tools should feel good in the hand, work beautifully, and last for many years of family baking sessions. The tapered ends offer a natural, comfortable grip, allowing bakers to guide dough with subtlety and ease—whether shaping pastry crusts, rolling out sugar cookies, or mastering the perfect pie.
We craft each one from locally sourced cherry, maple, or walnut, turning and sanding them by hand until they feel silky and balanced. No two pieces of wood are exactly alike, which means every rolling pin carries its own quiet character—subtle lines, soft shifts in tone, and patterns written by nature itself.
To have this simple, honest tool recognized by The Globe and Mail—a publication that values craftsmanship and thoughtful living—is something we don’t take lightly.
What This Recognition Means to Us
Features like this are never just about the product; they’re about the people behind them. They’re about the early mornings milling lumber, the late evenings sanding at the bench, the ongoing dedication to doing things with care, not speed. They’re also about the individuals and families who choose to bring our work into their homes—because that trust is what keeps us building, refining, and improving.
Being included in the “Big Guide to Canadian Shopping” tells us that there’s a national appetite for handcrafted goods, for supporting Canadian makers, and for choosing items that are built with heart. It reinforces our belief that small-batch craftsmanship still matters—and that people can feel the difference.
Standing Among Canadian Greats
We were also proud to see other well-loved Canadian brands featured in the same guide. Companies like Grohmann in Nova Scotia, Meyer and Paderno from Prince Edward Island, and unique makers like Canadiano—each one contributing to the fabric of Canadian craftsmanship in their own way. To share the page with them is a moment we will remember.
Looking Ahead
Recognition like this fuels our commitment to thoughtful, long-lasting design. It encourages us to keep experimenting, keep refining, and keep sharing our work with bakers, cooks, gift-givers, and lovers of well-made things across Canada and beyond.
To everyone who has supported us—by visiting us at shows, choosing our work for your homes, or simply cheering us on—we’re immensely grateful. This Globe and Mail feature may have our name on it, but it belongs to all of you as well.
Thank you for continuing to believe in small workshops, Canadian makers, and the beauty of handcrafted goods.