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Relocating: Dead Dog Records on Bloor Street
Dead Dog Records has moved to its new location at 1277 Bloor Street West. Dead Dog Records first opened its doors back in April of 2015, and since then has expanded to three locations throughout the city. You can find them at 1209 Bloor Street West, 568 Church Street, and 256a Queen Street West (inside…
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Alicja Confections: Postcard Chocolate Bars
Are you looking for a fun and fabulous way to surprise someone with a treat? Mail them a Postcard Chocolate Bar from Alicja Confections. Based in Ottawa, Ontario, Alicja Confections (pronounced Ah-lee-tsee-ah) has been creating and sending out their Postcard Chocolate Bars since 2015. These bars are not only delicious and beautifully wrapped, but they…
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I’ll Know It When I See It™ Paper Goods
I’ll Know It When I See It™ is a Canadian-based company founded in Vancouver by the creative duo of Christine and Cassie. They are the brains behind the fun and sassy stickers, magnets, and cards that are loved by many. Christine and Cassie have incorporated their Chinese Canadian experience into many of their designs, paying…
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Just Opened: Little Pink Brick House in Etobicoke
Introducing Little Pink Brick House, located on the south side of The Queensway just east of Royal York Road. Owner Rosanna Rossi has curated a beautiful space with a collection of jewellery, accessories and home decor products sourced from local vendors. The artisans featured in this shop create exquisite hand-crafted pieces with love and care.…
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Openish… Some Shops Reopen for Curbside Pickup in Toronto
On Monday, shops that have a street entrance were allowed to open up again in Toronto. Coco, a wonderful chocolate shop on Jane, south of Annette, has just been offering delivery, but has now declared itself “openish.” Like it says on their website… “Chocolate is not a necessity of life, but it sure does make…
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Koya Edibles: Fruit Bouquets in Toronto
Have you ever received an edible fruit bouquet? It is such a lovely gift idea. We all enjoy eating perfect juicy delicious fruit, but no one wants to chop it up. And no one wants to arrange it in a stunning basket that is delightful to look at. This is why it is the perfect…
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Lampada on Etsy
The floor lamp in our living room finally disintegrated after almost a decade of literally lighting up our lives. I wanted to replace it with something cool, so I went to my online shopping happy place, Etsy. And that’s where I found Vilma of Lampada, who made me this out of recycled coffee filters. Vilma…
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Sweet Olenka’s in South Etobicoke
All locations of Sweet Olenka’s have permanently closed; 2790 Lake Shore Blvd West, 23 Jutland Rd, 1050 Queen St. W. and 225 Augusta Ave. Every so often, I require an amazing chocolate brownie. I have been hearing about the salted caramel brownies at Sweet Olenka’s, a European-style artisan chocolate shop on the Lakeshore just west…
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The Legwarmers in Pliés and Pleases
I recently bought my little man an adorable new storybook at a book launch at Chapters. It’s called The Legwarmers in Plies and Pleases. It’s published by Two Sisters Press, and the two sisters happen to be Christine and Lisa Brkich, dear friends of mine. They have been working on The Legwarmers for a very…
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Eat My Words Cupcakes in Toronto: NOW CLOSED
Eat My Words has permanently closed. For my birthday, two colleagues and two of the loveliest and most talented ladies I know (Candice Batista and Kim MacDonald) surprised me with one of the prettiest gifts I’ve ever received. They placed a turquoise hat box on my desk tied up with a shiny brown ribbon. I…