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Fairies still love to receive notes or gifts left for them. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade from premium western red cedar by\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSugar Bush Fairies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein nearby Digby, these fairy doors are sure to bring some joy to your home or yard.  Place them in your garden, on a bookshelf, against the base of a tree, on a wall or against a baseboard and they are sure to attract a wandering fairy looking for a friendly home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore styles:\u003c\/strong\u003e Please explore our online \u003ca title=\"Fairy Door Colleciton\" href=\"https:\/\/historic-gardens-shop.myshopify.com\/collections\/fairy-doors\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eselection of Fairy Doors\u003c\/a\u003e, or drop into the Gardens Shop to see them in person. 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(The online system does not always provide an accurate shipping fee).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Historic Gardens Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39286339305574,"sku":"SBF-PS-010","price":26.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0196\/3052\/files\/PipsNSqueeksSquare.jpg?v=1701195870"},{"product_id":"fairy-door-nature-sprite","title":"Fairy Door - Nature Sprite","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: left;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0196\/3052\/files\/nova-scotia-loyal-logo-color.svg?v=1740750057\" width=\"110\" height=\"63\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(40, 76, 149);\"\u003e       Locally made in Digby, Nova Scotia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNature Sprite Fairy Door - Green\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eActual size approximately 4\" tall \u003cem\u003e(boxed size approx 5\"x7\")\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Ireland, fairy doors have played a role in daily life for centuries. This is a magical portal between our world and the fairy realm. These fairy doors are intended for magical wee folk so they will not open for us. Fairies still love to receive notes or gifts left for them. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade from premium western red cedar by\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSugar Bush Fairies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein nearby Digby, these fairy doors are sure to bring some joy to your home or yard.  Place them in your garden, on a bookshelf, against the base of a tree, on a wall or against a baseboard and they are sure to attract a wandering fairy looking for a friendly home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore styles:\u003c\/strong\u003e Please explore our online \u003ca title=\"Fairy Door Colleciton\" href=\"https:\/\/historic-gardens-shop.myshopify.com\/collections\/fairy-doors\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eselection of Fairy Doors\u003c\/a\u003e, or drop into the Gardens Shop to see them in person. Each Fairy Door comes in a Sugar Bush Fairy box, making it a perfect gift item.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSeveral fairy doors can be shipped for the price of one. We will assess shipping fees after you've placed your order to ensure that you are only charged the minimum amount required to ship your full order to you. (The online system does not always provide an accurate shipping fee).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Historic Gardens Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39286344384614,"sku":"SBF-SS-011","price":36.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0196\/3052\/files\/NatureSprite.jpg?v=1701195759"},{"product_id":"fairy-door-highland-fae","title":"Fairy Door - Highland Fae","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: left;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0196\/3052\/files\/nova-scotia-loyal-logo-color.svg?v=1740750057\" width=\"110\" height=\"63\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(40, 76, 149);\"\u003e       Locally made in Digby, Nova Scotia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHighland Fae Fairy Door - Nova Scotia Tartan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eActual size approximately 5\" tall \u003cem\u003e(boxed size approx 5\"x7\")\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Ireland, fairy doors have played a role in daily life for centuries. This is a magical portal between our world and the fairy realm. These fairy doors are intended for magical wee folk so they will not open for us. Fairies still love to receive notes or gifts left for them. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade from premium western red cedar by\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSugar Bush Fairies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein nearby Digby, these fairy doors are sure to bring some joy to your home or yard.  Place them in your garden, on a bookshelf, against the base of a tree, on a wall or against a baseboard and they are sure to attract a wandering fairy looking for a friendly home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore styles:\u003c\/strong\u003e Please explore our online \u003ca title=\"Fairy Door Colleciton\" href=\"https:\/\/historic-gardens-shop.myshopify.com\/collections\/fairy-doors\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eselection of Fairy Doors\u003c\/a\u003e, or drop into the Gardens Shop to see them in person. Each Fairy Door comes in a Sugar Bush Fairy box, making it a perfect gift item.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSeveral fairy doors can be shipped for the price of one. We will assess shipping fees after you've placed your order to ensure that you are only charged the minimum amount required to ship your full order to you. (The online system does not always provide an accurate shipping fee).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Historic Gardens Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39286352183398,"sku":"SBF-HF-003","price":38.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0196\/3052\/files\/Highland.jpg?v=1701195790"},{"product_id":"fairy-door-primitive-door","title":"Fairy Door - Primitive Door","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: left;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0196\/3052\/files\/nova-scotia-loyal-logo-color.svg?v=1740750057\" width=\"110\" height=\"63\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(40, 76, 149);\"\u003e       Locally made in Digby, Nova Scotia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrimitive Fairy Door - Red\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eActual size approximately 6\" tall \u003cem\u003e(boxed size approx 5\"x8\")\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Ireland, fairy doors have played a role in daily life for centuries. This is a magical portal between our world and the fairy realm. These fairy doors are intended for magical wee folk so they will not open for us. Fairies still love to receive notes or gifts left for them. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade from premium western red cedar by\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSugar Bush Fairies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein nearby Digby, these fairy doors are sure to bring some joy to your home or yard.  Place them in your garden, on a bookshelf, against the base of a tree, on a wall or against a baseboard and they are sure to attract a wandering fairy looking for a friendly home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore styles:\u003c\/strong\u003e Please explore our online \u003ca title=\"Fairy Door Colleciton\" href=\"https:\/\/historic-gardens-shop.myshopify.com\/collections\/fairy-doors\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eselection of Fairy Doors\u003c\/a\u003e, or drop into the Gardens Shop to see them in person. Each Fairy Door comes in a Sugar Bush Fairy box, making it a perfect gift item.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSeveral fairy doors can be shipped for the price of one. We will assess shipping fees after you've placed your order to ensure that you are only charged the minimum amount required to ship your full order to you. (The online system does not always provide an accurate shipping fee).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Historic Gardens Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39286353821798,"sku":"SBF-TD-004","price":42.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0196\/3052\/products\/20210401_130314.jpg?v=1617381619"},{"product_id":"fairy-door-celtic-sidhe","title":"Fairy Door - Gnome","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: left;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0196\/3052\/files\/nova-scotia-loyal-logo-color.svg?v=1740750057\" width=\"110\" height=\"63\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(40, 76, 149);\"\u003e       Locally made in Digby, Nova Scotia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGnome Door - Red\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eActual size approximately 5\" tall \u003cem\u003e(boxed size approx 5\"x8\")\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Ireland, fairy doors have played a role in daily life for centuries. This is a magical portal between our world and the fairy realm. These fairy doors are intended for magical wee folk so they will not open for us. Fairies still love to receive notes or gifts left for them. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade from premium western red cedar by\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSugar Bush Fairies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein nearby Digby, these fairy doors are sure to bring some joy to your home or yard.  Place them in your garden, on a bookshelf, against the base of a tree, on a wall or against a baseboard and they are sure to attract a wandering fairy looking for a friendly home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore styles:\u003c\/strong\u003e Please explore our online \u003ca title=\"Fairy Door Colleciton\" href=\"https:\/\/historic-gardens-shop.myshopify.com\/collections\/fairy-doors\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eselection of Fairy Doors\u003c\/a\u003e, or drop into the Gardens Shop to see them in person. Each Fairy Door comes in a Sugar Bush Fairy box, making it a perfect gift item.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSeveral fairy doors can be shipped for the price of one. We will assess shipping fees after you've placed your order to ensure that you are only charged the minimum amount required to ship your full order to you. (The online system does not always provide an accurate shipping fee).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Historic Gardens Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39286355886182,"sku":"SBF-CS-020","price":42.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0196\/3052\/files\/Primitive.jpg?v=1701191922"},{"product_id":"fairy-door-whimsical-rainbow","title":"Fairy Door - Whimsical Rainbow","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: left;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0196\/3052\/files\/nova-scotia-loyal-logo-color.svg?v=1740750057\" width=\"110\" height=\"63\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(40, 76, 149);\"\u003e       Locally made in Digby, Nova Scotia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhimsical Rainbow Fairy Door\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eActual size approximately 4\" tall \u003cem\u003e(boxed size approx 5\"x7\")\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Ireland, fairy doors have played a role in daily life for centuries. This is a magical portal between our world and the fairy realm. These fairy doors are intended for magical wee folk so they will not open for us. Fairies still love to receive notes or gifts left for them. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade from premium western red cedar by\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSugar Bush Fairies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein nearby Digby, these fairy doors are sure to bring some joy to your home or yard.  Place them in your garden, on a bookshelf, against the base of a tree, on a wall or against a baseboard and they are sure to attract a wandering fairy looking for a friendly home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore styles:\u003c\/strong\u003e Please explore our online \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/historic-gardens-shop.myshopify.com\/collections\/fairy-doors\" title=\"Fairy Door Colleciton\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eselection of Fairy Doors\u003c\/a\u003e, or drop into the Gardens Shop to see them in person. Each Fairy Door comes in a Sugar Bush Fairy box, making it a perfect gift item.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSeveral fairy doors can be shipped for the price of one. We will assess shipping fees after you've placed your order to ensure that you are only charged the minimum amount required to ship your full order to you. (The online system does not always provide an accurate shipping fee).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Historic Gardens Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39375242428518,"sku":"SBF-LR-011","price":32.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0196\/3052\/files\/Whimsical.jpg?v=1701196374"},{"product_id":"fairy-door-mini-pixie-paradise","title":"Fairy Door - Mini Pixie Paradise","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: left;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0196\/3052\/files\/nova-scotia-loyal-logo-color.svg?v=1740750057\" width=\"110\" height=\"63\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(40, 76, 149);\"\u003e       Locally made in Digby, Nova Scotia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMini Pixie Paradise Fairy Door - Toadstool\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eActual size approximately 4\" tall \u003cem\u003e(box size approx 5\"x7\")\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Ireland, fairy doors have played a role in daily life for centuries. This is a magical portal between our world and the fairy realm. These fairy doors are intended for magical wee folk so they will not open for us. Fairies still love to receive notes or gifts left for them. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade from premium western red cedar by\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSugar Bush Fairies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein nearby Digby, these fairy doors are sure to bring some joy to your home or yard.  Place them in your garden, on a bookshelf, against the base of a tree, on a wall or against a baseboard and they are sure to attract a wandering fairy looking for a friendly home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore styles:\u003c\/strong\u003e Please explore our online \u003ca title=\"Fairy Door Colleciton\" href=\"https:\/\/historic-gardens-shop.myshopify.com\/collections\/fairy-doors\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eselection of Fairy Doors\u003c\/a\u003e, or drop into the Gardens Shop to see them in person. Each Fairy Door comes in a Sugar Bush Fairy box, making it a perfect gift item.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSeveral fairy doors can be shipped for the price of one. We will assess shipping fees after you've placed your order to ensure that you are only charged the minimum amount required to ship your full order to you. (The online system does not always provide an accurate shipping fee).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Historic Gardens Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39481490899046,"sku":"SBF-PM-004","price":32.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0196\/3052\/files\/MiniPixieParadise.jpg?v=1701193048"},{"product_id":"thank-you-tree","title":"Thank You, Tree","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThank You, Tree\u003c\/strong\u003e - by Editors of Storey Publishing, Illustrated by Fiona Lee\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn every page of this beautiful board book, Fiona Lee's charming illustrations invite little ones to celebrate a wonderful tree, learn its name, and say thank you for the tree’s joyful, natural gifts. 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Fairies still love to receive notes or gifts left for them. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade from premium western red cedar by\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSugar Bush Fairies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein nearby Digby, these fairy doors are sure to bring some joy to your home or yard.  Place them in your garden, on a bookshelf, against the base of a tree, on a wall or against a baseboard and they are sure to attract a wandering fairy looking for a friendly home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore styles:\u003c\/strong\u003e Please explore our online \u003ca title=\"Fairy Door Colleciton\" href=\"https:\/\/historic-gardens-shop.myshopify.com\/collections\/fairy-doors\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eselection of Fairy Doors\u003c\/a\u003e, or drop into the Gardens Shop to see them in person. Each Fairy Door comes in a Sugar Bush Fairy box, making it a perfect gift item.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSeveral fairy doors can be shipped for the price of one. We will assess shipping fees after you've placed your order to ensure that you are only charged the minimum amount required to ship your full order to you. (The online system does not always provide an accurate shipping fee).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Historic Gardens Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40427098308710,"sku":"SBF-HD-007","price":38.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0196\/3052\/files\/TurtleIsland.jpg?v=1701181629"},{"product_id":"fairy-door-owl-sprite","title":"Fairy Door - Owl Sprite","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: left;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0196\/3052\/files\/nova-scotia-loyal-logo-color.svg?v=1740750057\" width=\"110\" height=\"63\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(40, 76, 149);\"\u003e       Locally made in Digby, Nova Scotia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOwl Sprite Fairy Door - Green \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eActual size approximately 4\" tall \u003cem\u003e(boxed size approx 5\"x7\")\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Ireland, fairy doors have played a role in daily life for centuries. This is a magical portal between our world and the fairy realm. These fairy doors are intended for magical wee folk so they will not open for us. Fairies still love to receive notes or gifts left for them. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade from premium western red cedar by\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSugar Bush Fairies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein nearby Digby, these fairy doors are sure to bring some joy to your home or yard.  Place them in your garden, on a bookshelf, against the base of a tree, on a wall or against a baseboard and they are sure to attract a wandering fairy looking for a friendly home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore styles:\u003c\/strong\u003e Please explore our online \u003ca title=\"Fairy Door Colleciton\" href=\"https:\/\/historic-gardens-shop.myshopify.com\/collections\/fairy-doors\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eselection of Fairy Doors\u003c\/a\u003e, or drop into the Gardens Shop to see them in person. 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(The online system does not always provide an accurate shipping fee).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Historic Gardens Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40427381358694,"sku":"SBF-GK-001","price":25.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0196\/3052\/files\/AccessoryKit_jpg.png?v=1701192863"},{"product_id":"fairy-door-butterfly","title":"Fairy Door - Butterfly","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: left;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0196\/3052\/files\/nova-scotia-loyal-logo-color.svg?v=1740750057\" width=\"110\" height=\"63\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(40, 76, 149);\"\u003e       Locally made in Digby, Nova Scotia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eButterfly Fairy Door - Orange\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eActual size approximately 5.5\" tall \u003cem\u003e(boxed size approx 5\"x 7.5\")\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Ireland, fairy doors have played a role in daily life for centuries. This is a magical portal between our world and the fairy realm. These fairy doors are intended for magical wee folk so they will not open for us. Fairies still love to receive notes or gifts left for them. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade from premium western red cedar by\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSugar Bush Fairies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein nearby Digby, these fairy doors are sure to bring some joy to your home or yard.  Place them in your garden, on a bookshelf, against the base of a tree, on a wall or against a baseboard and they are sure to attract a wandering fairy looking for a friendly home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore styles:\u003c\/strong\u003e Please explore our online \u003ca title=\"Fairy Door Colleciton\" href=\"https:\/\/historic-gardens-shop.myshopify.com\/collections\/fairy-doors\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eselection of Fairy Doors\u003c\/a\u003e, or drop into the Gardens Shop to see them in person. Each Fairy Door comes in a Sugar Bush Fairy box, making it a perfect gift item.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSeveral fairy doors can be shipped for the price of one. We will assess shipping fees after you've placed your order to ensure that you are only charged the minimum amount required to ship your full order to you. (The online system does not always provide an accurate shipping fee).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Historic Gardens Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40427495882854,"sku":"SBF-BD-002","price":42.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0196\/3052\/files\/Butterfly.jpg?v=1701201408"},{"product_id":"why-i-love-my-family","title":"Why I Love My Family","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy I Love My Family: Celebrating Families Everywhere in Children's Own Words\u003c\/strong\u003e - by Daniel Howarth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \"Why I Love...\" series of books, illustrated by Daniel Howarth, explores different topics through the eyes of a child and using their very own words.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExploring the endearing things that children say about their loved ones, with adorable pictures of baby animals, this beautiful hardback treasury brings together six favourite picture books in one volume. 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This is a magical portal between our world and the fairy realm. These fairy doors are intended for magical wee folk so they will not open for us. Fairies still love to receive notes or gifts left for them. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade from premium western red cedar by\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSugar Bush Fairies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein nearby Digby, these fairy doors are sure to bring some joy to your home or yard.  Place them in your garden, on a bookshelf, against the base of a tree, on a wall or against a baseboard and they are sure to attract a wandering fairy looking for a friendly home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore styles:\u003c\/strong\u003e Please explore our online \u003ca title=\"Fairy Door Colleciton\" href=\"https:\/\/historic-gardens-shop.myshopify.com\/collections\/fairy-doors\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eselection of Fairy Doors\u003c\/a\u003e, or drop into the Gardens Shop to see them in person. Each Fairy Door comes in a Sugar Bush Fairy box, making it a perfect gift item.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSeveral fairy doors can be shipped for the price of one. We will assess shipping fees after you've placed your order to ensure that you are only charged the minimum amount required to ship your full order to you. (The online system does not always provide an accurate shipping fee).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Historic Gardens Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41129420357734,"sku":"SBF-LR-007","price":36.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0196\/3052\/files\/WhimiscalTree.jpg?v=1713034662"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0196\/3052\/collections\/IMG_6969_tn.jpg?v=1701808899","url":"https:\/\/historicgardens.com\/collections\/gifts-for-kids.oembed?page=4","provider":"Annapolis Royal Historic Gardens","version":"1.0","type":"link"}