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They Don’t Build ‘Em Like This Anymore
On Saturday, while whizzing up Toronto's posh Avenue Road, I happened to notice several old-style apartment houses with rather grand facades. South of St. Clair Avenue, the buildings run along Avenue Road and Clarendon and St. Edmund Avenues. This may not be decorating but it certainly is decoration. I've always fantasized about coming home to a building that's as well-dressed outside as it is inside.
Full post and comments...Stroll: Notre-Dame West, Montreal
Friday, July 24, 2009 by Chris
After Rue Amherst, our number two priority in Montreal was to survey Notre-Dame West where about 25 antique dealers trade wares ranging from 20th century kitsch (Retro-Ville, No. 2652) to sublime 18th, 19th and 20th century rarities (Milord, above and below, No. 1870). The so-called Quartier des Antiquaires de Montreal (Antiques Quarter) exhausted us, there was just so much to see.
Full post and comments...Stroll: Rue Amherst, Montreal
Wednesday, July 22, 2009 by Chris
One big reason for our trip to Montreal last week was my desire to cover Rue Amherst, the city's amazing stretch of 20th century vintage shops (read mid-century modern). Toronto has Queen Street East for MCM, Montreal has Rue Amherst. The shopping starts north of Rue de Maisonneuve Est and runs for three blocks up the hill toward Sherbrooke Street.
Full post and comments...Strolls: Port Hope, Ontario
Monday, May 4, 2009 by Chris
When Mike and I headed to sweet, little Port Hope to visit the amazing Decollect, we saved some time for a stroll downtown where we found a few extra-special antique shops. If you’re in Toronto, or elsewhere in Southern Ontario, I highly recommend Port Hope for a day trip—the town itself is picture perfect and there’s lots of cute restaurants and bars for lunch or a cocktail when you’re ready for a break from the hunting and gathering.
Full post and comments...Keeping it Modern in Vancouver’s Gastown
Friday, April 17, 2009 by Lindsay Bowman
Vancouver's Gastown district combines historic architecture with a very young vibe thanks to an exciting mix of restaurants, pubs and, much to my delight, a relatively large assortment of modern furniture stores, catering to a wide variety of price points. Among the most exciting is Inform Interiors, Next stop was Inform Interiors (50 Water Street), a store filled with absolutely beautiful treasures and some of the most intriguing furniture I've encountered. Our group wondered where one might put a chair made entirely of Lego (the price wasn't visible, always a bad sign!) or a stool made of ribbon . . .
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