I have no idea which cushions, carpets, runners and blankets Toronto textile artist Bev Hisey will be discounting at her annual Christmas sample sale December 3 - 5 but Bev, if you've got one of those orange, felted wool numbers, above left, put my name on it! Hisey has been really branching out lately with some exquisite new lines; I especially love her wildly vibrant carpets, above, although I'd be surprised to see any of those being sold at a discount.
Full post and comments...Wednesday, December 17, 2008
There’s nothing traditional about a Ma-Zone Christmas. I dropped into the lower Church Street accessories shop last week and was delighted with owner/stylist Armin Martiros’s colourful spin on festive style. Purple, orange and silver figure prominently in Ma-Zone’s colour story this year and I say hallelujah to that! The ornaments, priced from $12 – $14, [...]
Full post and comments...Monday, December 8, 2008
Bargain hunters rejoice! Royal Green, a suburban-Toronto floral/giftware/seasonal merchandise wholesaler is clearing out this year’s Christmas stock and that means unbelievable savings for the lucky few who can make it there this week. Royal Green suspended its buyers only rule last Thursday and is selling directly to the public until Saturday, December 13. Signage in [...]
Full post and comments...Friday, December 5, 2008
There was plenty of finger licking going on at the Ontario College of Art & Design yesterday as students blew off some end-of-term stress at the Second Annual Gingerbread House Competition. Organized by Campus Life coordinator Brent Everett James at the behest of chief instigator Amelia Levick, the free event attracted about 20 teams. Yours [...]
Full post and comments...Monday, December 1, 2008
As sumptuous as these pictures are, they hardly do justice to Fiori (633 St. Clair Avenue West, 416.658.0715), one of the prettiest little boutiques I’ve had the pleasure to browse. For 10 months a year Fiori is a florist and gift shop but come November the space is transformed into a glimmering, shimmering jewel box [...]
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Monday, November 30, 2009
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