You may remember me writing about Dana Tanamachi about a year ago – I love her chalk lettering. In the last year, she’s done a lot of cool stuff, including the lettering for the cover of this month’s Oprah magazine. She now has a line of paperweights for West Elm. I think paperweights are kind of useless – but they’re sooooooo pretty. I want one.
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It’s been just over a year since I first told you about some of the American retail stores that were/are coming to Canada. And now CB2, the more urbanversion of Crate + Barrel has finally opened at Queen and Bathurst. Torontoist ran a really cool photo series last week, showing off the gorgeously restored building, and the new shop inside. I am so excited that this is just a streetcar ride away. Hide the credit cards!
Can’t make it to the downtown location? You can shop online in Canadian dollars, without fear of getting nailed with duty fees.
[photos by Corbin Smith c/o Torontoist]
When I travel, I often use my iPhone as a bedside clock. I have a white noise app with a sleep mode, where it displays the time. Much easier than remembering to pack a travel clock.
I was amused when I saw these iPhone alarm docks (get it? “alarm dock” instead of “alarm clock”?) from Uncommon Goods. They’re really pretty – the wood is lovely. And you can charge your phone while placing it on the dock. If my current at-home alarm clock* ever dies, I think I’ll replace it with this one.
*I’ve had the same alarm clock since I was 9 years old. It’s called the P’Jammer and it’s pink and purple. It’s so old and goofy looking, but it’s a really good clock, so I’m keeping it around!
Now this is dangerous. Shopcastr is a new Toronto website that features products from local businesses, arranged in an easy-to-see format like Pinterest. Select your neighbourhood (I picked Leslieville, of course), and see some great items for sale from local vendors. Nathalie-Roze & Co, Timmie Doggie Outfitters, Little Peeps, Baby on the Hip, Atomic Toybot, Empire, Studio WE!, Doll Factory by Damzels, The Bone House, Pied-A-Terre, Telegramme Prints, Arts Market… they’re all on there. Drool.
Another great event happening in the ‘hood next week – Crafternoon Tea! Go check it out next Saturday, November 26, from 11am – 5pm.
It’s a “curated crafty/fashion market & charity tea-party” hosted by Nathalie-Roze (of Nathalie-Roze & Co). But it’s not at her shop – it’s at the church down the street,Queen Street East Presbyterian Church (947 Queen St. East at Carlaw).
Some confirmed vendors include Knotted Nest, Clay Girl, and The Happy Seamstress (whose Beard Knitting Kit, above, is genius!)
See the Crafternoon Tea Facebook page, or follow Nathalie-Roze on Twitter for the latest information.
Mark your calendars… Leslieville Wanderlust is next Thursday, January November 24. Local businesses stay open late (6-10pm), and offer treats and special deals.35 businesses are participating this year.
You can follow the Wanderlust Gnome on Twitter for the latest info (and prizes!) or check out the Leslieville Wanderlust Facebook page.
We’ll be out for sure – we want to get a photo of Clara and Isabel with Santa at Timmie Doggie Outfitters.
As a baby gift, we received an adorable hooded towel from Pottery Barn Kids. But one problem – it’s too small. Clara has outgrown it. So I just ordered an oversized “bunny” hooded towel from Land’s End. Isn’t it adorable? I can’t wait to wrap her up in it after bathtime. They also have a Blue Jay, Raccoon, Owl, Giraffe, Lion, and Zebra.
Who doesn’t love popping bubble wrap? What a great way to mark the passing of days.
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Now this is a great idea. It’s a playmat, and then when it’s time to clean up your toys, it becomes a bag. Buy one here, or I bet you could even make one.
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