Travelling with an open mind, a keen eye and desire to bring back a little of her former latin stomping grounds to Calgary, Susan Abbiati has launched a furnishing business to appeal to your inner gaucho. Best described as rough-and-tumble chic, her pieces such as a handmade armoire or an antique chandelier, evoke the well made, well used ethos of the South America. For a bit of BA bohemian gusto, outfit the kitchen with a rough-hewn harvest dining table accompanied by a home-grown wine cabinet. All are worth the trip to Abbiati’s new barrio, Priddis. Sales are twice yearly (next is June) or by appointment. —Karen Ashbee