Last week, I passed by Toronto’s Bluebird, a shop specializing in handmade gifts, mementos and decorative items and I was so struck by the gorgeous display of Sara Paloma pottery just inside the front door that I followed my curiosity inside. With such narrow necks the vases are utterly impractical and stunningly beautiful. On sale for 15 per cent off, the vessels range in price from $125 – $260. Paloma is a potter based in Emeryville, California.
Looking around the shop I was also smitten with the Mac Ausland’s virgin wool blanket below from Prince Edward Island. The queen-sized blanket is exceedingly soft, not at all scratchy and is also 15 per cent off, now priced at $123.25, which seemed like a real bargain for such a high quality piece. We Canadians tend to covet Hudson’s Bay and Trapper Point blankets but I’d opt for one of Mac Ausland’s in a heartbeat.
Bluebird stocks a wide range of handicrafts, most of them made in Canada, so if you’re on Bathurst north of Bloor and have a few minutes, definitely pop in for a boo.
February 12th, 2012 at 8:11 pm
I will! I love everything. And I agree 100% about the blanket. The Hudson’s Bay blanket is iconic but limiting to decorating around.
February 13th, 2012 at 8:35 am
The blanket is from Prince Edward Island not county. The blankets are wonderful, I have two and want more. They have a very good web site where you can order directly from them.
February 13th, 2012 at 9:34 am
RK, thanks, what a gaff. I saw Bloomfield and Prince Edward and must have just stopped reading. Apologies to Mac Ausland’s; I have corrected the post.
February 13th, 2012 at 10:18 am
Ahhhh Bluebird – I lived in the Annex when I lived in Toronto. For such a small space, it is beautifully curated. Many gems as you have shown here!
I never thought to speak with the owner – any ideas on who they are/where they are from/what their inspiration is?
Love the blanket…
February 16th, 2012 at 11:36 pm
Thanks for introducing me to bluebird and now I definitely have to make a trip to go check out the white pottery pieces and that blanket!!
February 23rd, 2012 at 4:38 pm
Can’t wait to visit this shop – thanks Chris! I have discovered many great little gems through your blog!! xxA