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    Sizzling Summer Sale Saturday July 27 to Sunday August 4

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  • Granny Taught Us How

    Destination Shopping

    Perfect gifts, décor treasures and one-of-a-kind finds. With a keen eye for style, we’re setting trends for home décor and gifts at Granny Taught Us How and Heidi’s Room! A shopper’s paradise offering the practical, the unusual and the hard to find, we have been delivering a superior shopping experience from the same historic building in […]

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    Destination Shopping

Home Décor and Gifts

Granny Taught Us …how quality matters…how great it feels to find the perfect gift for an old friend or a new love…how to make a house a home with all the little things that say “you”. Come to Granny’s for home décor and gifts for every taste, occasion and budget.

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Popular Brands

We have our finger on the pulse of popular brands and carry a steady selection of quality favourites. We know that you search far and wide for your preferred brand names; now you can get them closer to home.

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Destination Shopping in Headwaters

Tuesday through Sunday 10am – 4pm
Closed Monday
Phone 519-925-2748


A shopper’s paradise offering the practical, the unusual and the hard to find, we have been delivering a superior shopping experience from the same historic building, a former Orange Lodge, since 1979. Located in the picturesque hamlet of Violet Hill, Ontario on Highyway 89, half way from Lake Ontario to Georgian Bay, it’s never too far out of the way. Along with the exceptional dining at Mrs. Mitchell’s Restaurant, we’re a favourite destination for tourists, cottagers and locals alike.

What can we help you find today?

  • A quick gift for the hostess on the way to a party?
  • The perfect wedding gift for a special couple?
  • A thoughtful gem for a treasured friend?
  • A seasonal update or unique accent for your home décor?

We have just the thing!

The store is filled with possibilities, from rustic and cozy to glitzy and glamorous. Our friendly and helpful staff will help you pick out the perfect thing to suit any taste, occasion and budget, and wrap it up with unique touches that give you a truly exceptional shopping experience. Granny’s has always had a way of making you feel special.

Perfect gifts, décor treasures and one-of-a-kind finds.

Gift Certificate for Mrs. Mitchells and Granny Taught us howWith a keen eye for style, we’re setting trends in home decor and gifts. Visit Granny Taught Us How and Heidi’s Room today, explore our nooks and crannies, and discover all the treasures we have in store!

Any time or just because!

Gift certificates are available in any amount.
If you would like us to send one, please call 519-925-2748.