For the tree
Glass Rainbow Heart Ornament
The ornament the shop is known for — a little rainbow for the tree, or for someone else's.
Shop this gift →Villagedale · Barrington, Nova Scotia
Always proud,
always colourful.
This is Carla Nickerson's little shop with the big rainbow heart — Pride gear, gifts and good stuff for your home and garden. There are 365+ products in the online store, and most pieces run $8–$25.
- Pick up at the store
- Local delivery
- Shipping — just message us
- New stock lands on Facebook first ↓
As seen in the shop ↓
The big gift season is here
merry & bright
Christmas at Always Proud
Our biggest season of the year — ornaments for the tree, candles for the table, mugs for the people you love, and stocking stuffers that won't break the bank. Most pieces run $8–$25, and most are one-of-a-few, so the good stuff goes fast.
For Mom & Dad
Always Proud Mug — Custom
Mom, Dad and more, in rainbow script. The Christmas-morning coffee mug, sorted.
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For the host
Fresh Pomegranate Candle
Sweet and bright in a pink jar — the gift that works for hosts, teachers and neighbours.
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For a happy corner
Rope Rainbow
A soft little rainbow for the wall — nurseries, doors and anyone's favourite room.
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Ornaments for the tree →
The whole ornament shelf — glass hearts, rainbows and more, ready to hang.
Stocking stuffers →
Stickers and small, loud little things that tuck perfectly into a stocking.
Mugs for everyone →
Proud, funny and bee-covered — an easy gift for just about anybody on your list.
Ordering ahead is smart this time of year: pick up at the store in Villagedale, choose local delivery if you're nearby, or message us about shipping and we'll sort out the best way to get your parcel to you in time.
a few
Favourites from the shelves
Real photos, taken right in the shop. Tap any piece to see it in the online store, where you'll find the price and checkout. New stock lands all the time — this is just a taste.
Pride
“Oh Deer, I’m Queer” Shopping Bag
The rainbow deer, printed on both sides. A bestseller for a reason.
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Mugs & cups
Always Proud Mug — Custom
Mom, Dad and more, in rainbow script. Made for the proud people in your life.
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Home & garden
Garden Flag Bundle — Bracket + 3 Flags
Everything you need to fly a little colour by the door, flags included.
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Pride
Rainbow Umbrella
For Nova Scotia weather, fixed. Bright enough to find in any boot room.
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Candles & scents
Citrus & White Linen Candle
Fresh and clean, poured into a coral jar. One of a whole shelf of scents.
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Mugs & cups
Elbows Up Mug
For your coffee, your tea, and your Canadian pride — all at once.
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Pride · Ornaments
Glass Rainbow Heart Ornament
For the tree, the window, or anywhere that needs a little more love.
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Home & garden
Garden Flags — Assorted
Cats, flowers, bees and more. Swap them with the seasons.
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Mugs & cups
Bee Garden Mug
Part of the shop's beloved bee corner — mugs, stuffies and more.
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Pride
Love Is Love Picture Frame
Some photos deserve a frame that says it right on the front.
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Candles & scents
Fresh Pomegranate Candle
Sweet, bright and poured into a pink jar. Lovely gift, lovelier keeper.
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Home & garden
Wool Coasters — Set of 4
Handmade in Nepal in full Pride colours. Kind to tables everywhere.
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Pride · Stickers
Pride Flag Sticker
Made for a car window or door. Small price, big statement.
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Candles & scents
Gin & Tonic Candle
All the botanicals, none of the morning after. In a black jar.
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Home & garden
Rainbow Stripe Pots — Set of 3
Made in Nepal, striped like a rainbow. Your plants have never looked prouder.
See it in the shop →
Pride · Decor
Rope Rainbow
A soft little rainbow for the wall — nurseries, doors and happy corners.
See it in the shop →That's 16 of 365+. The rest — flags, pins, books, yarn, ornaments and plenty more — lives in the full online store.
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Collections
Every shelf of the online store, one tap away. Prices and checkout are in the shop itself.
Mugs & CupsProud, funny and bee-covered
OrnamentsFor trees and windows all year
StickersSmall, sticky, loud
DecorColour for every corner
KitsMake something yourself
Abbott CollectionGiftware favourites
A Bit of EverythingThe miscellaneous shelf
18+
The Adult Section
Grown-ups only, in the online shop
follow along
Carla posts it all on Facebook
The shop window never really closes — Carla posts on the Always Proud Facebook page all the time. It's the fastest way to see what's new, what's happening at the shop, and what's coming up for the season.
New stock, first look
Fresh pieces usually turn up on the page before anywhere else — handy, since so much of the shop is one-of-a-few and doesn't stay on the shelf long.
Shop news & seasonal fun
Holiday hours, Christmas arrivals, market days and whatever's making the shop colourful this week — it all gets posted as it happens.
Say hi to Carla
It's Carla herself behind the page. Follow along, leave a comment, or send a message — about a piece you spotted, or about shipping something your way.
Follow Always Proud on Facebook
Shopping for Christmas? The page is where the newest gift ideas show up first.
easy as
How ordering works
1
Shop & pay online
Browse the online store and check out there — it's the shop's own Square checkout, so your order lands straight on Carla's counter.
2
Pick up or get it delivered
Choose pick-up at the store in Villagedale, or local delivery if you're nearby. Most pieces are one-of-a-few, so ordering ahead saves disappointment.
3
Further away? Message us
Shipping is arranged by message rather than a flat rate — reach out through the store or message Carla on the shop's Facebook page and we'll sort out the best way to get your parcel to you.
kind words
What people say on Google
The words that come up again and again: the friendliest, most welcoming people, a message of love and inclusion — and a lot of giving back, from the food bank on the same property to gifting foodstuffs to a family who'd lost their home in the fires.
“They are the most friendly and welcoming people I’ve met since moving to Nova Scotia. … I wish I could rate 10 stars.”
“This is a funky little craft and object shoppe with a fabulous message of love and inclusion. While we were there a family, who lost their home in the recent fires was even gifted some foodstuffs that the shoppe owner had collected.”
“What a wonderful place to visit - so much love for the community here. Great atmosphere and so many wonderful items. Can’t wait to take this one back to the states. If you’re in the area, you have to stop in!!”
Read the reviews on Google
Rating and reviews from the shop's Google listing.
come say hi
716 Villagedale Road
Barrington, Nova Scotia Get directions
Visit the shop
Always Proud is a real little store in Villagedale, on Nova Scotia's South Shore — shelves of colour, a bee corner, and Carla herself if you're lucky. Order online any time and pick up at the store.
Always Proud Crafts & Gifts716 Villagedale Road
Barrington, Nova Scotia Get directions
Also on the property: the Villagedale food bank. It's separate from the shop and runs through the Villagedale Community Association — for food bank details, visit villagedale.ca.