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Tina Taphouse

@tina-taphouse.bsky.social
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Interior Salish | St’át’imc | 60s Scoop | Mama Bear | Artist | Presenter

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Tina Taphouse @tina-taphouse.bsky.social · 4h
Discover Indigenous art, creativity and culture at the first Native Art Renaissance Market at The City of Lougheed from 11am – 5pm on Saturday, October 10. Shop unique art and handcrafted goods from 20+ Indigenous artists and makers and spend the day enjoying live performances and music. Come
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Tina Taphouse @tina-taphouse.bsky.social · 7h
Tomorrow I’ll be at Lougheed Mall! Next week, two conferences at the same time! Next week, Ashley, Brandon and Iris arrive to stay for a week! I need to make items for market and two conferences next week, and clean and Iris-proof - she’s on the move! 🥰 Stressed but super exited!! Weeeeeee!!! ❤️❤️❤️
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Tina Taphouse @tina-taphouse.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
We’re almost home, on the ferry! AnTee Ali sold so many earrings, she’s making them in her sleep lol. Me and Timothy are snoozing 😴 Great trip, almost home, thanks Cando, thanks Victoria, we had a great time!
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Tina Taphouse @tina-taphouse.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
My views from my table at the CANDO Conference at the Victoria Conference Centre! Great views, eh?!
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Tina Taphouse @tina-taphouse.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Tea time?! lol🫖☕️
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Tina Taphouse @tina-taphouse.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
GO CANUCKS GO!!! With Carolyn!! 💙💚💙💚
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Tina Taphouse @tina-taphouse.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
My princess, my peanut, Ashley So proud of you, so happy for you both! This is my now screensaver ❤️🥰 Great capture, Jenna! 🥰❤️
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Tina Taphouse @tina-taphouse.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Prepping almost 200 coasters, watching a movie - “Pressure”, getting ready for Victoria!
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Tina Taphouse @tina-taphouse.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Oct 1 2025 - Knee replacement Oct 2, a year ago today I had a mini stroke. I didn’t like to call it “mini” but over the year, I’ve learned it was small. I lost much vision in my left eye, which was depressing causing uncertainty over my business and future. Well today, it’s mostly back! There’s
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Tina Taphouse @tina-taphouse.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Today in New West - this video Great day however hearing about Tsawwassen brought uncertainty, heavy hearts and constantly checking for updates. Today was also my last outdoor event for the vendor season. What was so AWESOME about today’s event that is organized by Ruth Weller is there are MANY
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Tina Taphouse @tina-taphouse.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Prayers to Tsawwassen
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Tina Taphouse @tina-taphouse.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
I’m an Indigenous vendor and yes, I’m mostly at Indigenous-run events, markets, etc. Our customer base is largely Indigenous but I/we have many non Indigenous customers too. Every once in awhile I’ll get asked an honest question about my background, whereabouts I’m from, etc. For instance,
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Tina Taphouse @tina-taphouse.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
I will be here tomorrow Orange Shirt Day National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Queens Park, South Fields New Westminster 11 am - 4 pm Please take time tomorrow to honour and remember those who attended residential schools, I will be honouring my Mom, Dad, Aunties, Uncles, family. 🙏🏽🧡🪶
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Tina Taphouse @tina-taphouse.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Gift tag #2 design! hehe 🤭 I think I’ll do 6 designs!
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Tina Taphouse @tina-taphouse.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
I had an idea to make gift tags! Whatcha think?! #lovebeingcreative
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Tina Taphouse @tina-taphouse.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Taken 8 years ago by my dear friend Jeff! Honestly he’s the only one who can capture the true me in his photography! We need a photo adventure, eh Jeff?! 📸📷
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Tina Taphouse @tina-taphouse.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Sunday September 27 9:30am to 3 pm Memorial Peace Park Maple Ridge BC I will be here. Be great to see you too. 🙏🏽🪶🧡
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Tina Taphouse @tina-taphouse.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
I should probably show you when I’m done but anyway lol My first attempt at jazzing up my display racks for the upcoming season. I do like the greenery, will get another strand but I’m not liking the multi-coloured lights, they don’t brighten up my display. I’ll next try clear mini lights. I may
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Tina Taphouse @tina-taphouse.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
HOLLA! The Great Canadian Dollar Store in Walnut Grove, Langley is closing on Sunday. Almost everything is 75% off! They even have some Christmas and Halloween stuff! I got a “few” things 🤭
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Tina Taphouse @tina-taphouse.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
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Tina Taphouse @tina-taphouse.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
*yawn* Got up on Monday morning at 6 am in Calgary (5 am BC Time) to attend a conference. And just got home from vending at an event at the Chan Centre at UBC. I’m tired. I’m going to sleep in alllllllll week next week - my next vending event is next Sunday. Who wants to tuck me in lol 😴💤
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Tina Taphouse @tina-taphouse.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
I’ll be a vendor at this year’s ʔəm̓i ce:p xʷiwəl (Come Toward the Fire)! This annual festival is a celebration of Indigenous culture, creativity and community. You can find details at cometowardthefire.com UBC - The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts Today from 4 - 9 pm Hope to see you there!
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Tina Taphouse @tina-taphouse.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
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Tina Taphouse @tina-taphouse.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
KAMLOOPS! Just gassed up, put in more windshield washer fluid, air in tires. Last three hours! See you soon, Vince!
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Tina Taphouse @tina-taphouse.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Wow, look at the view from the Canmore Save on! I could get used to that view! Picked up some food, getting gas and heading through more of the Rockies. Don’t think I’ll stop for awhile, until my next fill up. Vroom vroom! Thanks Calgary and Lynea and family, love you miss you already! 😊🥰❤️🙏🏽🚙💨
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Tina Taphouse @tina-taphouse.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
My time here at the conference is coming to an end soon. I do want to send my love and prayers to my family back home who are saying good-bye to my dear Aunty Jenny. I wish I could be there, I will spend time in nature later paying her Respect. 🙏🏽❤️
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Tina Taphouse @tina-taphouse.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
My first work injury! 🦶 I was shifting my table around as my coasters are almost sold out, I picked up my big metal magnet board, it slipped out of my hands and landed vertically on my big toe. 😫😭 Ali kept telling me to breath as I rested my head on the table in pain. For about an hour I couldn’t
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Tina Taphouse @tina-taphouse.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Today is National Sober Day! Today marks 1,155 days of sobriety for me! Every single day since has been amazing! If you’re thinking about doing the same, you’ve already taken a good first step!
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Tina Taphouse @tina-taphouse.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
I’m setting up in Calgary y’all!!
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Tina Taphouse @tina-taphouse.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
❤️ Congratulations Katrina & Ryan ❤️ I met Katrina when she was just two months old. Her Mom Lynea came over for an interview to watch Shawn and Vincent while I started my new job at the bank. Lynea and I have been best of friends ever since, 31 years later, even after moving to Alberta. Watching
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Tina Taphouse @tina-taphouse.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Omg!!! Such a great wedding!! We were told there was going to be a line dance performed for the Bride and Groom. Naturally being in Alberta, we thought country line dancing. 🤠 So cool!! I’ll show you a couple videos later but I like this video hehe 🤭 😄
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Tina Taphouse @tina-taphouse.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
❤️ Mr. & Mrs. Griffin ❤️ This has to be one of my favourite photos! Look at the love and happiness, truly! Congratulations Ashley and Brandon Griffin! 🥰❤️
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Tina Taphouse @tina-taphouse.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
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Tina Taphouse @tina-taphouse.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Wow! The Ceremony Look at the background to the wedding ceremony of Ashley and Brandon! The Woven Willow in Mulhurst, Alberta! Everywhere you looked, stunning views! Brandon’s sister Jenna is the beautiful Officiant AND photographer, except for during the ceremony. AND busy Mom to
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Tina Taphouse @tina-taphouse.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Sooooo I’m going to try watching NFL this season. I’ve only watched hockey so I’m stepping out of my comfort zone lol. I could go for the Seahawks, being closest to me. But which team do you cheer for and why?!?
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Tina Taphouse @tina-taphouse.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
I’m doing my first out-of-province vending next week! On Monday, Tuesday and a Wednesday I’ll be set up at a conference in Calgary! Resting after the PNE? Nope, getting ready for this conference! Gulp! Wish me luck!
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Tina Taphouse @tina-taphouse.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Be still my heart ❤️ Leighton walking his sister Ashley down the aisle. Look at how handsome he is, how beautiful she is. My cubs ❤️🥰 😭🥰❤️
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Tina Taphouse @tina-taphouse.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
❤️ The most beautiful Bride I’ve ever seen! ❤️ Ashley, my daughter, my peanut, my princess, on her wedding day August 22! What an amazing day and what a beautiful stunning radiant bride she made! Congratulations to her and Brandon, and Miss Iris!! 🥰❤️🥰❤️
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Tina Taphouse @tina-taphouse.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
While I was at the PNE, I fulfilled an order for 50 Sasquatch wood ornaments. They are for a Memorial - he loved Sasquatch. 🫈 I’m truly honoured. ❤️🙏🏽
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Tina Taphouse @tina-taphouse.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
West Coast Lumberjack Show Brad Laughlin is a 12 time National Lumberjack Champion. Here he throwing a bullseye… and he’s 70! PNE 2026
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Tina Taphouse @tina-taphouse.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Last day of the PNE! Come on down!!
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Tina Taphouse @tina-taphouse.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
I’m across from the Lego building, come on down!! PNE 2026
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Tina Taphouse @tina-taphouse.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
*yawn* Good morning! Today is Day 9 out of 10 days at the PNE! The days are loooong but still fun. Wow, I’ve almost sold ALL of my wood ornaments. Actually all of my ornaments are almost gone! I’m definitely tired but looking forward to today! This photo was taken
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Tina Taphouse @tina-taphouse.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Got myself a new hat from Another Coyote!! Looks great, thanks dear cuzzy, love you ❤️
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Tina Taphouse @tina-taphouse.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
🎶 Good morning from the PNE! 🎶 Starting Day 7 of Day 10! Looks like the weather is going to hold out! Come on down, who’s coming to see me today?!
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Tina Taphouse @tina-taphouse.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Day 6 of Day 10 at PNE! The Weird Al Yankovic concert just ended. Thought I’d show you my area again! 11 am to 11 pm days are loooong. But fun!
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Tina Taphouse @tina-taphouse.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Starting Day 4 of Day 10 at the PNE! Made myself a hazelnut coffee with blueberry bagel made with my Keurig and toaster, yummy! 😋 It’s actually kinda busy already! Who’s coming to see me today?!
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Tina Taphouse @tina-taphouse.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Another frequent PNE visitor, my dear cuzzie Gina, first photo taken yesterday, second photo 2023! I know I’ve seen her other years but I guess we hugged and didn’t take photos! Alexa, you’re beautiful, great to see you both!! 🥰❤️
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Tina Taphouse @tina-taphouse.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
214.9 Langley vs 162.9 Abbotsford Say what?! Abbotsford
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Tina Taphouse @tina-taphouse.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
I’ve been at the PNE for 4 years and every year, Jerry and I take a selfie! He works there too! We’ve both noticed though, every year the attendance is declining ☹️ Jerry, I can’t find our 2024 photo! 😫
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