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Collectors Find Outlet with Moderncraze
I'm not certain how I ended up there but I recently stumbled upon Moderncraze, an online vintage shop based right here in Toronto. The store was established in April by life-long treasure hunter Larysa Fenyn whose living room is pictured. Larysa has been haunting flea markets and auctions all her life and like many collectors, she finally came to the conclusion that she could/should get into the business of flipping her fabulous finds. She has partnered with two similarly inclined friends to keep Moderncraze stocked with decorative arts and jewelry. There's very little furniture but lots of great, well-priced smalls.
Full post and comments...It’s Worth the Drive to Dunnville
Monday, July 18, 2011 by Chris
It's not easy to get to but after a road trip to tiny Dunnville, Ontario, on Saturday I can say without question, it's worth the drive to Time Capsule. Jammed from front to back with mid-century furniture, lighting and accessories, the shop lives up to its name, and then some. Owner/operator Jay Clarke was essentially born into the business; his parents were vintage card dealers and dragged him to shows and garage sales as far back as he can remember. Then as a college student he began kitting-out his own place with the only furniture he could afford, 1960s and '70s thrift store finds. His collecting lead to research and before long, a new vocation. Jay opened Time Capsule about five years ago and has never looked back. He sells online and to visiting dealers and collectors who come in from Toronto or upstate New York.
Full post and comments...Nostalgia Reigns at The Arthur
Monday, June 20, 2011 by Chris
When Toronto Life came to photograph my former house, the shoot was directed by photo editor Liz Ikiriko, a lovely woman with whom I felt an immediate connection. Well, many months ago I received an email from Liz announcing the birth of her online vintage shop, The Arthur, and then earlier this month came an invitation to the launch of her bricks and mortar shop at 550 College Street in the heart of Toronto's booming Little Italy. I was a little shocked to think that a vintage dealer specializing in smalls could survive in such a high-rent 'hood but as Liz points out, the shop is tiny enough that nobody else wanted it so the rent is reasonable.
Full post and comments...Another Satisfied Customer
Saturday, June 4, 2011 by Chris
I love, love, love it when someone writes to share a story about something they discovered on styleNorth. Reader Andrea was delighted to learn about Ontario's Toyls of Labur, which she compared to Britain's Labour and Wait in her comment on my post. After scouring the Canadian retailer's website, Andrea placed an order for some Einbecker Blaudruck table linens totaling just over $200, which meant she received free shipping. "The packaging was lovely," she reports, "and included a great card with info on the company, handwritten, as well as a PDF that they emailed me showing the manufacturing process of my items. I am thrilled with my purchase from Toyls of Labur."
Full post and comments...Green Design Centre Comes to Castlefield
Monday, May 30, 2011 by Chris
Last week I contributed my first post to new Toronto city mag, The Grid, where I introduced readers to 'g' Green Design Centre, a retail outlet specializing in eco-friendly building materials, fixtures, finishes and housewares. The brainchild of LEED-accredited architects Joe Caricari and David Lee, ‘g’ Green Design is the first Canadian outpost for the fledgling Massachusetts-based retailer. In the photo below, the tabletop is made of Paperstone, the Haworth cradle-to-cradle chairs are fully recycled and recyclable, and the carpet tiles from Canadian manufacturer Belletile are also composed entirely of recycled material. Check out my post at The Grid and definitely stop into 'g' for advice and inspiration on how to build your very own green house.
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