Karrie Peace wants to help people become legendary gift givers.

To do this in the Salmon Arm, she is opening her store, Poor Davidsa国际传媒檚.

With locations in Cochrane and Calgary, this will be Peacesa国际传媒檚 first B.C. Poor Davidsa国际传媒檚, situated in the downtown at 190 Hudson St. sa国际传媒� the former Victoria Impressions building. Or, going back further, the Bank of Hamilton building, built in 1910.

With a passion for historic downtowns, the building was a perfect fit for Peace.

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Peace is also passionate about supporting Canadian brands, including Canmoresa国际传媒檚 Rocky Mountain Soap Company whose products feature prominently along one wall of the Salmon Arm location.

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As of Wednesday, June 23, Peace and her team, including Salmon Arm store manager Monica Rhodes, were busy unloading boxes and completing finishing touches on the interior in preparation for Friday, when they planned to open the doors to the public. A grand opening is slated for July 9. Much of the floor space was already packed, however, with a wide range of products, from cards and soaps to toys and games, clothes, shoes, jewelry, home decor and more

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While not yet open, Peace said someone did stop in to share their thoughts on the storesa国际传媒檚 name which, she proudly explained, is a reference to her husband, David, who continues to support her on her journey as an independent business owner.

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Peace also noted her husband was born in England, where sa国际传媒淧oorsa国际传媒� is often used in the name of a business.

To help others honour the David in their lives, there is a special T-shirt available.

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For more information, visit the , and the Salmon Arm Poor Davidsa国际传媒檚 Facebook page.