How it began.
The building at 4 Longhill Road has lived many lives. Her the years, it has been a blacksmith shop, a garage, and for more than twenty years, a beloved local junk shop.
When we bought it, we saw not only what it had been, but what it could become. We spent two and a half years renovating it by hand, slowly and carefully, before opening Oak & Fern Home in may 2025.
Many of the details that now define the shop were built with intention. The arches along the main wall were framed, plastered, and painted by our own crew. The farmhouse table was custom made and built in Blockhouse. Even the color, Gentlemen’s Grey by Benjamin Moore, is one we loved enough to live with in our own home.
Oak & Fern was created from a belief that a home should be layered with things chosen well. Pieces with substance. Pieces with beauty. Pieces with a past worth continuing.
Collected. Considered. Curated.
Every piece in the shop has been through three stages.
Collected - found, sourced, rescued. We look for things with a past worth continuing.
Considered - evaluated, repaired if needed, reupholstered, or refinished. We don’t sell things that aren’t ready.
Curated - placed with intention. Nothing in the shop is there by accident.
We also carry new product, but only things we’d want in our own homes. The same standard applies.
The people behind the shop.
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Rebecca
CUSTOMER SERVICE MANAGER
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Dea
CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE
In the early days, when we were still rushing to get the shop ready to open, Dea simply showed up with her time, her knowledge, and her friendship.
She asks for little and gives wholeheartedly. There’s a generosity to her that’s felt immediately, along with a warmth that makes people feel at ease the moment they walk in.
She has a sharp instinct for people, remembering not just names but stories, and building relationships that make others feel truly seen and appreciated.. And yes; she gives, without question, the best hugs on the South Shore.
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Katrina
SUTTLE SHADES CREATOR & THE DETAILS
Katrina is part of the hands behind our Suttle Shades working to bring each one to life.
Her work ethic is rare. She’s endlessly curious, always learning, and puts a level of care into her work that you don’t often see. While some might underestimate her at first, it doesn’t take long to realize she knows exactly what she’s talking about whether it’s a vintage piece, a consignment find, or something new in the shop.
She has a soft spot for the details; watercolour workbooks, candle scents and certain china patterns and if you ask, she’ll happily show you her favourites.
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Michele
SHOP EXPERIENCE & WARMTH
Michele has that rare, old-fashioned kind of charm, equal parts grace, wit, and knowing smile.
She carries herself with ease, speaks with warmth, and has a way of making even a simple visit feel like something more. There’s a quiet confidence to her, and just enough humour to keep things from ever feeling too serious.
She makes everything more enjoyable and the shop wouldn’t be the same without her.
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Lili
MARKETING & CREATIVE DIRECTION
Lili is more than part of the team, she’s part of our family.
She started with us at sixteen, and over the years has grown into a creative force behind the scenes. With a marketing degree from St. FX and a constant flow of ideas, she helps guide our voice, our visuals, and the way we connect with people.
She helps keep Oak & Fern moving forward, thoughtfully and creatively, always with care.
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Michelle
FINANCE & SHOP SUPPORT
Michelle came to us through Dea, and in her own way, has been keeping us on track ever since.What started as time in the shop quickly turned into something more, she has a way of stepping into what’s needed, bringing clarity, structure, and a steady hand to the parts of the business that matter most. She’s thoughtful and direct when she needs to be, always with warmth and often with a plate of something homemade.
She carries a quiet confidence that people trust, and a generosity that’s felt in everything she does. We’re grateful for her every day.
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Patrick
SUPPORT, OPERATIONS & THE BACKBONE
Patrick has been behind every step of this journey.
Since retiring, he’s brought a steady presence to both our home and the shop; supporting, grounding, and quietly making sure everything holds together. He’s dependable in a way that’s rare, showing up not just when it’s easy, but when it matters most.
He’s also a deeply devoted father, always present and always there; something both our family and community recognize.
He’s at the heart of it all, whether he’d say so or not.
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Isabelle
SHOP SUPPORT & CREATIVE EYE
Isabelle is in her final year of school and brings a natural creativity to everything she does.
She’s always making; be it drawing, painting, candle creating, or reworking vintage jewelry into something new. She’s currently developing original art pieces for the shop, along with a line of purse adornments made from vintage finds.
She picks things up quickly, has a strong sense of style, and understands the pieces in the shop beyond the surface. She brings a lightness and ease that makes her a joy to have here.
