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To celebrate thirty-nine years of business, Ginger Jar Furniture is giving away one contemporary 9 octagonal infinite tilt sun umbrella. Look for details on how to win below.
“We thank all of our customers, from first time shoppers to those patrons of 39 years. It is because of loyal clients like you that Ginger Jar is where it is today.”Ginger Jar Furniture founders Clarinda Kung and Peter Tai have always listened to their clients. That’s how Ginger Jar, which started as a modest grocery store in 1979, eventually transformed into Vancouver’s premier destination for fine contemporary indoor and outdoor home furnishings, almost forty years later.Even in the beginning, Ginger Jar’s clientele were seeking the extraordinary. Customers favored imported goods and artwork over the grocery stores selection of fresh produce, putting the future success of the family-run business in motion.Despite becoming an influential name in their own right, listening continues to be part of the family-run business’ practice. Above and beyond carrying furnishing collections from European and American brands, including Western Canada’s exclusive Rolf Benz Gallery, Ginger Jar Furniture remains widely sought after for their high-quality custom design work.Their on-staff designers are dedicated to find a perfect match between furniture and lighting, rugs and dining sets to clients’ existing décor. Ultimately, Ginger Jar takes pride in helping create something singular for their clients. Listening of course, remains key.Just in time for spring and summer, Ginger Jar is giving one lucky homeowner the chance to outfit their garden or patio with a contemporary 9’ octagonal infinite tilt sun umbrella.
1. Follow Ginger Jar on Instagram and leave a comment of your name + Instagram handle below (1 entry)2. Subscribe to the WL Daily newsletter (1 entry)
This infinite tilt aluminum, all-weather, contemporary umbrella frame, has a Sunbrella brand fabric canvas that provides resistance to fading and degradation from sunlight and chemical exposure. The winner will get to select from a variety of in-stock fabric options to complement their home and garden. No cash value. No substitutes. Contest ends May 4 and is only open to all residents of B.C., Canada.Ginger Jar is located at 1420 Fell Avenue in North Vancouver. To learn more, visit GingerJarFurniture.com
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